This is the sequel to my first story. As always, comments are appreciated. And thanks to all those that read and commented on part one.

Ryan’s Dilemma (Tia’s Side of the Story)


As she hung up the phone, she let her tears fall freely. How could she let this happen, she thought. She looked at the stick once more hoping her eyes were playing tricks on her. It still read positive. She knew there were only two possible people that could be the father. Instead of going through the shame of admitting she had cheated on Ryan, she thought it best to break up with him. Thoughts raced through her mind on how she was going to take care of a child. Sure, her parents would help but who wants to go through the admonishment of her father looking down on her. She has taken care of herself without their help for so long, to admit that she made a mistake was more embarrassing than her current issues. She thought back to the night in question, the one day she wasn’t sure if she had took her pill.

“Come on Tia, we have a lot of stuff to do today,” Kim yelled from the other room. How this girl could party all night and not get a hangover was beyond her.

They had went to a party at an exclusive club that Kim managed to get tickets to from one of the guys she was seeing. Tia couldn’t understand how a guy could just throw away money hoping to get into a girl’s panties, but Kim showed her time and time again that there were guys willing to do just that. Now the girl was laughing at her as she held her head in agony. Shortly after, Kim decided to be helpful and brought her a drink and an aspirin. Downing both, Tia soon realized that she wasn’t much help at all, with the drink being some alcoholic beverage she brought with her.

“Best way to get rid of a hangover is to start all over, I always say,” she commented with short giggle. I don’t know how I always let her talk me into these stupid things. Now Kim began rushing her to get dressed, she wanted to hit a few shops to get something for a party tonight. Tia had no clue as to where this party was or who was throwing it. She knew from past experience that this would be a blast. With her headache going away, she began the challenge of finding something to wear.

After four stores, a bite to eat, and one more drink, the girls were set with everything needed. Tia found out a few more details about the party. It was in a quiet town not far from here, and was being thrown by a girl they went to high school with. It had been a while since they seen her, Tia never really hung out with her but she was a friend of Kim’s. Kim had called a few friends to make sure they would be there, and from the parts of the conversation that could be heard it sounded like Tia was being set up on a blind date. Doesn’t sound like I will be there long, Tia thought. Kim had a different choice of men then her, the type that will go broke trying to wine and dine a female. Tia enjoyed a simpler type, like her boyfriend Ryan. Ryan was a nice guy but a hopeless romantic. Tia didn’t mine the roses and chocolates from time to time, but he always tried to plan a romantic evening out and would give very few details on where and when. She hadn’t been the most faithful girlfriend in the world, and an accidental meeting with a fling would ruin her relationship. Tia and Kim decided to go their separate ways to get dressed and meet back up at her place. Ryan always had to work late on Fridays, so she didn’t bother checking with him.