Putting It Like It Is

Randy's POV

I had spent the day talking to Nookie about what we wanted to do. Katalina had to be taken care of and to start that I needed to go talk to her as bad as I hated to. After leaving Nookie's apartment I headed toward the local motel finding Katalina walking out the door. I stopped dead in my tracks, I hated the very ground she walked on. I stood there and watched her walk to her car, I followed her quietly and stopped her door when she want to shut it. "Didn't expect to see me did you, Katalina?" The look on her face was priceless, let me tell ya. It was a look of surprise and confusion. "How did you know...." Her voice trailed off as realization dawned on her. About damn time the girl gets some sense to her. "That's right, I talked to Nookie earlier. Why the hell are you so intent on destroying anything I could have with her again? I want to know your reasons and I want to know them now!" The tone of my voice grew harsh.

She looked up at me with a glint in her eyes. I knew she had something up her sleeve. I wasn't sure what it was but I didn't like that look in her eyes. Something wasn't right with her, that's for sure. "Fine, you want to know why? I'm pregnant, Randy." My heart dropped to my stomach and I felt sick at those words. I was to stunned to say anything so she just kept on talking. "It's your baby, Randy. Don't deny it, you know it is. There's nobody else that could be the daddy." Her words struck my heart like a dagger. Would this cause me to lose Nookie?

I finally gained the ability to speak again. "What the fuck, Kat? How long have you known this? And how am I suppose to be sure the baby is mine? You're the one who fucked around with me when we first slept together. You were with Damien. That gives me reason enough to doubt you." I laid it all out for her. "I'll tell you now, if the baby is mine I'll take care of it but I'll be damn if this is going to drag me back into your grasp. I love Nookie and I always have. Why I was stupid enough to let you talk me out of looking for her I'll never understand."

Katalina's POV

I was dumbstruck. I wasn't even sure how to respond, that completely fucked up my plans. I would have to rethink everything out. "You mean to tell me you would abandon your child?" I was trying to make him feel bad. It always works on him, or so I thought. He just stood there crossing his arms before speaking again, "I would not be abandoning my child since I don't have one yet. I want a DNA test when the baby is born, until then you are on your own. You're a big girl you can take care of yourself." He smirked. "If not go back to Damien. I'm sure he would welcome you with open arms." He always knew how to strike a nerve with me.

"Damn it, Randy. You know damn well I'd never go running back to him. He's a low life bastard and I hope I never have to hear from him again."

Things were not going how I'd hoped, he was suppose to leave her alone and forget about her completely when I told him about our baby. I still had the hope she would find it revolting and tell him to fuck off. "Katalina, the best thing you can do is go back home and leave us alone." I sighed. "I can't do that, Randy. I love you." He stood there looking angry at my words. He threw his arms up.

Randy's POV

I couldn't believe she was going to try to lure me back in with this shit. I wasn't going to fall for it this time. "You need to take your shit and leave, Katalina. I'm going back to Nookie. Leave us alone." I growled at her. This was beyond ridiculous, even for Katalina.

I turned to leave when she stopped me, "What am I suppose to do?"

"Move on!" I stated simply but firmly. "And the baby?" She actually looked hurt about that one. "Call me when you have the baby and we'll have a DNA test done to see if the baby is mine. Otherwise, stay the hell away from me." I stared her right in the eyes then jerked my arm away from her and walked off, heading back in the direction of Nookie's. I needed to talk to her before Katalina got to her, it was the only way she would believe anything I said. Katalina had just complicated things seriously for Nookie and I.

I could care less though, all I want is to be with Nookie. I wouldn't give up just because Katalina claims she's pregnant with my baby. I would do everything I was able to keep Nookie out of Katalina's trap.

I left Katalina staring at my back, I knew she was in a hard spot being pregnant and all but if I gave into her the least little bit it would be a huge mistake.

I walked the few blocks to Nookie's, knocking and smiling when she answered the door and let me in.

What Does Randy Want?

Nookie's POV

I woke up on the bench the next morning at sunrise. Damn sun shining in my eyes. Just what I fucking needed right now. It was way to early for me to be awake. I stretched and yawned. I was extremely stiff from sleeping on the bench all night, not like I hadn't done that one before. It's just been a while since I had to. I sighed and sat up. God, I could barely move. Note to self: Do not sleep on a bench unless you have to ever again! I sat back against the bench letting my muscles relax and stretch some. This was ridiculous, I hadn't been this stiff in years. After about half an hour I took a deep breath and stood up. My muscles protested the entire time, making me groan out loud in pain. "Fuck it all." When I straightened my back, it popped and cracked in several places.

"Well now that doesn't sound good." The voice made me practically jump out of my skin. I spun around quickly, big mistake. I almost fell, Randy catching me around the waist. "Whoa there, baby girl." He smiled that charming smile of his that always made me melt. Fuck, he was gorgeous. "Where were you yesterday?" I hit him in the chest. "I was looking for you and ended up falling asleep on this fucking bench!" He shrugged. "You were with her weren't you?" Accusations are never a good thing, now was no exception. His arms dropped from my waist and he frowned, I knew then I had fucked up badly. "How could you even accuse me of that after what we talked about yesterday?" He was so calm, it was eerie. It almost had me worried. Like he had made his choice to be with her instead of me or something. It was weird.

"She came to my fucking apartment is how! Explain that one, Randy!" My voice was gaining volume the more I talked. And the more I talked the more irritated I was getting. "She thinks this is a fucking game and she's gonna win because she took you from me once before." I stepped back from him. "This is bullshit, Randy! YOU need to tell her what it is you want. I'm not going any further with us until you tell her. I don't want to go through the pain that it caused the first time. I can't go through that again." I sighed and sat back down on the bench. He had been quiet through the entire rant of mine. "Say something, Randy. Or so help me I will walk away right now and never look back. There will be no third chances with me. You're fucking lucky you're getting a second chance." I looked up at him. The look on his face was almost frightening. He walked over almost seeming like he wasn't there or like he heard something he wasn't expecting. I never said a word I just waited on him to say something. If he didn't soon I was going to get up and leave just like I said.

Randy's POV

I sat there with my face in my hands trying to figure out how the hell Katalina had found out where Nookie was. And how that's where I had disappeared to. This was so confusing for me. Fuck, I sound like a girl. I have got to fucking quit that shit.

I sat on the bench quiet until I heard Nookie stand up. "Wait! Nook...please. Sit back down. I just needed to sort through some things." I reached for her hand, she hesitantly took it as she returned to the bench. We sat there looking in one anothers eyes, being quiet yet again. "Randy, you need to talk to me. Otherwise, I'm gone from your life forever as much as it hurts me to say that. I won't be put through the pain like I was the first time. I'm sorry."

I nodded and opened my mouth to say something only to shut it again. Dammit, how do I start? I closed my eyes briefly then reopened them. "Listen, I had no idea Katalina was even here until you said something. Undoubtedly, she's trying to plan something and keep me from knowing." I let that sink in with her. "You mean she came here on her own? What happened before you left?"

I met her eyes with mine. "We had a argument about you. I had just hung up my phone when she came onto the porch. I told her to leave me alone, we argued back and forth about you a bit then I got in my truck and came here. I didn't even tell her where I was going or if I'd be back." I shook my head, I was definitely confused on why she would possibly be here.

When it dawned on me my eyes grew wide. "I could almost guarntee you why she's here. She wants you out of the picture completely. To get you to believe something horrible on me that would make you hate me or break contact with me completely. It's the only thing I can think of." She looked like she was thinking this through.

Nookie's POV

"You have a point, Randy. She did say you were hers and she wouldn't give up." I sighed. How could I have let Katalina get to me like that? "Fuck, I told her game on! I got you back in my life now I'm not letting her take you from me if you're wanting for us to try. It's so not going to happen!" I squeezed his hand. "Tell me what you want, Randy."

"I want you to fight for me. I want to be with you. I want her to go to hell. I want my life back from before that bitch stepped into it. I want you back." I smiled and ran my hand through his shaggy hair, one of my favorite features of his. "Then she won't get you back. You know me, Randy." I smirked. Let the games begin, the bitch was going down.

Dream or Reality?

Nookie's POV

I was pacing my apartment trying to figure out what to do. Wondering if Randy was really telling the truth now and wanting to go hunt down Katalina and beat the fuck out of her for even having the guts to show up at my door. Who does she think she is anyway? Fucking slutty bitch.

I punched my punching bag once more before unwrapping my hands and going in to take a shower, while I was in there I cleared my head. By the time I got out I knew I had to talk to Randy again.

I dried off and got dressed, I grabbed my cell and called him. It rang and rang. "Fuck." I hung up and walked out my door in search for him. I had to find out what Katalina was talking about. If he knew what it was I was going to get it out of him one way or another.

I searched the streets for him and even went by his hotel room. I couldn't find him anywhere. This was getting ridiculous. Where could he be hiding in this small ass town? I went by the park again but there was no sign of him. Shit. Maybe Katalina was right. He could always be with her. It wouldn't be the first time. I had to quit that shit, I kept talking myself into believing he wasn't being truthful. I had no reason not to believe him after everything he told me.

I was lost without him right now and I didn't know what to do. It was becoming frustrating and I hated that.

I continued walking through town looking for him until I came back to the park for the third time. I sunk down on a bench. I needed time to think and try to figure out where he could be. Maybe I just kept missing him. Maybe he was looking for me to. Maybe I'm going crazy. Maybe I'm already crazy and all of this is my alternate reality I created. If it is why didn't I create a more sane one? One where I'm happy. Where nothing has went wrong in my life. God, I think I am insane. I sat there with my hands over my face and my elbows on my knees thinking about shit for what seemed like forever.

Dark came and I curled up on the park bench, things were not getting any better no matter how long I was on that damn bench. I was so lost inside myself. I was fighting a losing battle and I couldn't seem to quit. I wrapped my arms around myself and cried silently, watching animals frolicing in the dark. It was pathetic I know. But what was I to do? I couldn't find the one person I needed now more than ever. No sign he was even in town. Maybe he was gone without a trace. Maybe I'm dreaming, yeah I'll wake up and none of the Katalina shit will have ever happened.....

Game On!

Randy's POV

After talking to Nookie, I left her apartment and decided on a walk around town. Things felt like they were starting to change between Nookie and I. For the better this time. I had explained everything about how Katalina had drugged me that night and the only reason I stayed with her was because of Nookie leaving.

I had searched for her for two months before finally going back and letting Katalina moving in with me. It tore me apart to do that much.

I am hoping for the best with Nookie. At least she's talking to me now.

I wandered around until I came back to the park and sat down on a bench watching the birds and thinking about my talk with her.

Katalina's POV

I sat around my hotel room, biding my time to look for Natalie and tell her what Randy wouldn't. It would be the last time he sees her. I'll make sure of that.

A sly smirk etched at the corners of my mouth as I dressed and walked out the door. Today was going to be filled with sweet victory. At that thought I climbed in my car and drove through town hoping to catch a glimpse of Natalie. I'm tired of playing this little game of Randy's. He's mine and always will be.

I parked in the diner parking lot and got out. I began walking the streets looking in every shop window there was when I saw Randy walk out of an apartment building. I grinned, then hid behind a rather large truck, I watched him pass. It was time to make my move.

I entered the apartment building and found "Nookie's" apartment. I held my hand up slowly and knocked, waiting for my vengence to begin. I laughed evilly to myself as the door opened. "Hello, Natalie."

Nookie's POV

I was more than surprised to see Katalina standing on the other side of the door. My joyous buzz dying instantly. "What the hell do you want you conniving little bitch?" I was ready to hit her, my fists clenched at my sides.

"Aren't you going to invite me in, we are old friends after all?" I narrowed my eyes at her. "Fuck no, I hate you, Katalina. YOU ruined my life you dumb bitch and you think I'm going to invite you in?" I laughed. "Get the hell away from me!" I went to slam the door in her face. She threw her hand out and stopped it.

I spun back around. "Get...your...filthy...hands...off...of..my...door." I said through gritted teeth. She was starting to get to me. "Oh, doesn't little Natalie want to play?" She pouted her lip out like a fucking child. "Afraid of a little competition?"

That was it. "Hell no..." I punched her knocking her ass backwards. "Game on bitch!" I had just decided that I wanted to let Randy back in my life. I'll be damn if I was going to let her take that from me again.

I slammed the door this time and walked through my apartment to where I had my punching bag set up and started beating my frustration out on it.

Katalina's POV

I hit the wall and felt like my face was going to explode. "Fine, game on! He's mine, Natalie." I spat at her and turned, walking back downstairs. This bitch was going down and I was going to be the one to take her out and for good this time.

I exited her building and drove back to the hotel to rethink my plan, since the first one didn't work as I thought it would. Randy has told he something to make her change her mind. I just had to figure out what all he has told her and how to change her mind on it.

Her Determination

Katalina's POV

I was sitting in the house feeling sorry for myself when I decided to go find Natalie myself. I packed the few things I would need and got in my mustang and took off for that bullshit town she was living in. Yes, I knew where she was staying. I had been following her since her and Randy had broke up. I had to keep her away from my man now didn't I?

It took me several hours to get there. I took out my phone and called Randy leaving him a message stating I had went to my mothers for the weekend and would be back on Monday afternoon. Big LIE! I am going to make sure Natalie wants nothing to do with Randy when I'm done with her.

I pulled intot he parking lot of the motel I would be staying at and stepped out sliding my sunglasses down the bridge of my nose looking up at the shabby place, grimacing. "I'll have to endure it for the duration of my stay." I said aloud to myself.

I rolled my eyes and grabbed my bag from the back seat, walking into the motel I stood at the front desk drumming my fingernails on the marble surface getting impatient.

The receptionist came around the corner straightening her skirt. Dear god, does this bitch not have any decency? She gave me a smile. "May I help you, miss?"

I cocked my brow at her. "Yes, you may. I need a room for 3 days 4 nights." I slammed my Visa on the counter.

She took it and swiped it, handing me my room key. "You have a nice stay, ma'am. If you need anything you can phone the front desk and we'll be more than happy to help." I almost snorted, thinking yeah right. I would be better off getting whatever it was myself.

I took my bag and walked out going up to my room. I threw my bag down and smiled, returning to my car and driving around town trying to find a good place to eat before going on my search for Natalie. When I was through with her she will wish she had never met Randy.