Cameron and Joshua exchange looks and frown.
“Two months later she found out she was pregnant with Joshua but she never thought the baby could be the other man’s because they had always worn condoms. But then when Joshua was older he had an accident and needed a blood transfusion and it was discovered then that he was in fact the other man’s. She was devastated,” I reply.
Joshua drops to the bed as he seemingly loses his balance and Cameron puts his hand on his shoulder in support. My heart sinks.
“When you fell off the horse,” Cameron whispers.
I nod as the tears start to overfill my eyes again. “Yes then,” I reply.
“I remember something going on with my bloods,” Joshua whispers as he puts his hand over his mouth as if going to throw up.
“She said that is why she tried so hard to keep us apart from each other Joshua. She was scared that if we ended up together we would have genetic testing for our children and it would be picked up.”
Cameron holds his temples.
“She said she was scared of this man,” I whisper.
Both Cameron and Joshua’s eyes flick to me. “She is still in contact with him?” Joshua growls.
I shrug, oh crap, do I tell them it’s their dad’s friend… no, that’s going too far.
“I don’t know,” I whisper.
“What do you mean—scared?” Cameron demands.
I shake my head nervously. “I don’t know,” I cry.
“What did she say?” Cameron yells as his frustration hits another level.
“That she thought he was powerful and unstable and that he had a lot to lose if this comes out,” I reply.
Joshua stands angrily and Cameron punches the wardrobe door in anger, making me jump in fright.
“Why didn’t you fucking tell me this in the hospital that day when I asked you?” Cameron demands.
I start to cry and shake my head. “I was scared Cam, I didn’t know if she had told me this to test my loyalty to her.”
“Oh bullshit,” Cameron yells.
I hold my hands on my head. “Your mother scares me, she’s so mean… and I didn’t know if it was true,” I sob.
“You’re a fucking liar!” Cameron yells. “You should have told us.”
“Enough!” Joshua yells. “Get out, you do not speak to her like that… do you hear me?” He grabs Cameron by the T-shirt.
I hold my hands to my head. “Stop it,” I yell.
“You will show her goddamn respect.” He shoves Cameron up against the wall and I grab Joshua.
“Stop it. This isn’t going to help,” I yell. Oh my god, this is getting out of control.
“Our mother has put her through enough,” Joshua sneers.
Cameron pulls out of his grip and glares at Joshua as he seemingly regains his composure. “Sorry Tash,” he whispers.
“No, I’m sorry,” I whisper.
They both nod and sit defeated on the bed.