From Nerd to Bad Boy to Nerd Again

Chapter 2

After I get into the parking lot I see Michelle in her car on the phone. She also looked upset. I got in my car and waited for her and to see what she was going to do. She started her car and started back up checking her surroundings. I then followed her to my neighborhood and she parked her car three houses down from mine. I see a woman at the door holding a toddler. Michelle took the child from the woman and made their way to her car. She kissed the child on the head before putting them in the backseat.

After she left I went to the lady's house. I knocked and she opened. "Hello." She said. "Hi. I'm Isaac. I live three houses down. Um I noticed Michelle was here." "Oh yes. I'm her grandmother. And she came to get my great grandson." "Is the baby actually hers?" "It's her brothers but he passed away on the way to the hospital and the mother died after giving birth." I looked down at the sad story. And now I just ruined her life. I thought to myself.

I went back to my house and my mom stopped me. "Where did you come from?" "Down the street." "Why?" "I saw Michelle's grandmother." "Ew. Why?" She asked. I told her what happened between me and Michelle and mom switch her opinion about her real quick. "She has a child mom." "Oh great. Where's the father?" "Dead." "Oh." "Why?" "Because on his way to the hospital he got into a wreck. And his fiancee passed giving birth." "Then why does Michelle have the kid?" "Because her parents are old and they decided it was the right thing to do." "Well now I feel bad." She said walking away.

I decided to go to the movies to see the new movie 'Miracles from Above'. I got to the concession stand and saw Michelle and her son there. He looked about two to me. They ordered some snacks and Michelle was off the crutches. Instead she was in a boot. I went towards her to talk to her but what she said shot me down but she was right. "Hey Michelle." She looked at me then pushed her son behind her. "I already know about him." "Stalking isn't a good thing. But your little girlfriend is good at that huh." "Michelle please..." "No I tried to explain but apparently you wanted to be a bad boy so bad that you just didn't care to listen. Nerds are the best people to be friends with because in my book they're understanding. Smart, shy, more introverted and I I'm okay with all the traits. Because deep down Isaac, we're all the same. "And with that she picked up the kid and left into the movie.

Later that night:

I called one of my old friends and asked if he could get some information on Nicole. Basically she was a golddigger, she's had mental health issues, she was a drug addict, and so much more. Apparently no one at school knew about this because the school was paid to keep quiet.

I also asked for information on Michelle and the information I got was sad. She had been bullied most of her life. She tries to stay away from social media, her brother Michel died in a car accident by getting hit by a drunk driver. And his soon to be wife Mary, died giving birth. I kept scrolling through the information and noticed that Michelle may have been right this whole time.

Then I decided to do some more digging. I was going to ask Nicole to be my girlfriend. For research purposes of course. Then I turned my laptop off and went to bed.

Michelle's POV:

"Michelle can you come here please." "Coming mom!" I said picking up Mitchell from his bed. I kissed his nose and walked down the stairs. "Yeah what's up." "Hey honey. So me and your dad are heading to Milan for fashion week. I already informed your school and they'll put your work online for you." "Oh okay. Anything to stay with my little munchkin." I said squeezing his cheeks making him laugh. "We also have a conversation with that boy from the hospital."

"About?" "He's going to help you watch the baby." "Mom. No. I can take care of my son." "Michelle please. What if you need the help?" "I obviously don't." "Well to bad cause he said yes." I sigh really hard and walk back upstairs. I then get me and Mitchell ready for bed and lay down.

The next morning:

The next morning my parents went to work. They aren't leaving until next week. I get Mitchell ready and strap him in his car seat. I then ride to my grandmother's house and give Mitchell to her. She gives me a hug and I kiss Mitchell on the head then head to school.

As I enter the door I see a huge crowd. I look through them and see Isaac asking Nicole to be his girlfriend. I just made my way to class and walked to my seat. "Michelle can you come here please." I get up and head to Dr. Holloway's desk. "Yes sir." "Uh the office told me that you'll be out all next week to take care of your nephew." "My son actually." "Oh yes my apologies." "You're good. But yes I will be." "Is Mr. Carter going to be with you too?" "Absolutely n-..." "Yes sir I am." I then look down playing with my fingers. I then stalked back to my chair. I look up and see Isaac looking at me so I look the other way.

The rest of the week was easy and went by fast. By the time I know it my parents were hugging me. "Have fun at Milan you guys. Please be careful." "As always." My mom said hugging me. She took Mitchell and gave him a kiss. Dad ruffled his hair making him laugh. We all hug again and I see a black car pull up. Then Isaac gets out wearing his glasses. I rolled my eyes and waited for him to get his suitcase.

After he got it my parents left. I showed him to the room he'll be staying in and walked to mine with Mitchell in my hand. We were playing with building blocks and they crashed down making him laugh. He then wipes his eyes and puts his hands up to me. I pick him up and rock him to sleep humming a small tune mom taught me. When he was asleep I kissed his forehead and set him in his bed. As I was about to walk out I see Isaac at the door. I noticed how close I was to him and took a huge step back. He then stepped forward.

"Excuse me. I need to get through." I said in an excessive tone. "Mm maybe if you ask nicely." "Well this is my house." I said going around him. I grab the baby monitor off the drawer and walk out. Isaac follows me closing the door carefully. "What's for lunch?" He asked crossing his arms. "I'm eating cereal." I said walking downstairs to the kitchen. "I could make us something." "Nah. And if you think I've 'forgiven' you, you are sadly mistaken." I said sitting at the island.

Isaac's POV:

When she told me all of that in one shot, I knew that I regretted everything that happened. As she was eating I hear the baby monitor go off. "I'll get him." I said looking at Michelle. She just glares at me and goes back to eating her food. I walk upstairs and see a crying baby. I walk over to him and hold him in my arms. I look at him and he looks just like Michelle. I look around at the pictures on the wall. I see a picture of Michelle and what looks to be her brother. They were hugging while smiling at the camera.

I continued to look around at the pictures. I see a pregnant woman with Michelle's brother, Micheal. Michelle was also standing in the picture. They both had their hands on the woman's stomach. I then stopped to look at a picture. It was another picture of Michelle with another guy. They looked like twins. I then looked around again and saw an obituary. I see the same guy from the previous picture. He died of cancer.

I then see Michelle walk in looking at me with a scared face. I then backed away from the pictures and towards her with the baby. "You had two brothers?" I asked not knowing what to say. "I did. But they're both gone. It's just little ole me." "What was your brothers name?" "Tommy." She said with a smile. "He was the sweetest person you'll ever meet. Never got into fights. Made peace with everyone and was just polite." I walked closer to her to take her hand but she just moved back. "I couldn't help him. And I felt guilty." "It's not your fault. Cancer can't be handled the way doctors handle it." I said. I then see her eyes water and I quickly put the baby back in his bed. Before she hits the floor I catch her. And she burst into tears.

Hours later:

I was in Michelle's room with my hands around Michelle. She had fallen asleep on me. I can still hear the sniffles. Hearing her like this makes me even more sad.