Content Warning: This chapter contains discussions related to mental health and a character's personal struggles. Reader discretion is advised.

It was a great visit. Doctor Chavez informed me I was doing good at the beginning of my second trimester. I was beyond happy to see my baby healthy and safe.

"Would you like to find out the gender," Doctor Chavez asked, and I nodded.

"Yes," May eagerly yelled, and I smiled at her excitement.

"Sorry," May apologized with a bright smile.

"No need to apologize," Doctor Chavez said with a giggle.

My heart stopped beating for a second in anticipation of what I will be having.

"It looks like a healthy baby girl, "Doctor Chavez happily said, and my heart melted.

I am going to have a daughter. I loved her so much. I promised to appreciate her and let her know she's loved.

"You're having a baby girl, yay," May happily said as she jumped up.

"Yes, I am," I said as I looked at her. She was lying down and looked so peaceful as her heartbeat played in the room.

"Would you like any photos," Doctor Chavez asked, and I nodded.

"Yes, three, please," I happily said. I received three ultrasound photos for Slylar, myself, and Joey.

May and I returned to the receptionist. I wondered if Skylar was still there.

Once I entered the receptionist, I saw Skylar sitting with Nicole as they whispered. Skylar seemed to have calmed down.

As Skylar blue eyes spotted me, a small smile spread on her lips. She decided to approach me at the moment; May let go of my hands and walked to Joey.

"How was the appointment," she asked with a forced smile.

"It was okay," I cautiously said. It was surprising to see a calmer response from Skylar, but we stood for a minute with no words. It was a quiet silence as if we knew we had hurt each other.

Her blue eyes held so much pain and regret. I wanted to escape from it because I knew caving without an apology was not what my daughter needed. She needs her mother to be brave even to her next parent. I started to head to May.

She grabbed my hand gently, "I am so sorry about how I acted earlier," she apologized. I just knew she meant it, and I nodded.

"Isabella, Is it possible to talk to you," she asked.

I wanted to decline to hurt her, but I knew I needed the answers for the distance. Her blue eyes held defeat and stress, so I knew she needed this. I knew it would be best in both of our interests.

"Okay, we could," I said. I walked away to May while I could feel Skylar eyes on me.

Before I could tell, May, I was going with Skylar.

"It's okay. You could go with your baby mama, "May joked as she glanced behind me.

"How did you know I was going to tell you that," I asked as I glanced at Skylar, who was standing with authority.

"I will see you later," May told me.

"Yes, we will see you later," Joey teased.

"It's girl night," May jokingly argues with him. They exited the doctor's office, playfully arguing as I returned to Skylar's side.

"See you later, Sky," Nicole said as she hugged Skylar.

"Enjoy the rest of your day, Bella," Nicole said as she left.

It was surprising she didn't wait for Skylar. My lips pouted with confusion as she went in an Escalator.

"She loaned me her car, and her driver was outside waiting for her," Skylar answered my unasked question.

"Are you ready," she asked, and I hummed in agreement. She reached for my hand, which I declined as I walked to the exit.

We walked to Nicole's Range Rover. It was red and black inside. I was surprised since Nicole seemed like a pink girl.

"What would you like to talk about," I inquired as I felt it was best to have this conversation now.

"Are you hungry," she asked as we sat in the car, ignoring my question. I didn't want small talk or any distractions. I want to hurry and get this over with.

"No, I am not, and hurry talk," I said with annoyance, and my stomach growled.

Skylar giggled at me, "I think our baby would disagree," she said with a small smile.

My breath stopped, Skylar said our baby. It's shocking, but it affected my heart, which started racing. It was the first time Skylar said our baby or acknowledged her to me. It filled my heart with so much happiness.

"It wasn't my intention to be late, and sorry about that," she whispered as she drove and crept her finger to mine. I hummed to allow her to continue and allowed us to hold hands.

****Skylar's POV****

"Love, I am beyond happy you feel confident and comfortable to tell Bella what's going on," Joey told me.

"Have a good night! I love you, and it will go well," Joey said.

"Good night! I love you as well," I said as I ended the call to sleep for tomorrow.

I was nervous to tell Isabella the truth about my feelings and my illness. Only a few people knew about my Borderline Personality Disorder diagnosis. I felt insecure about it, although my doctor and Joey told me nothing was wrong with me.

I still felt ashamed, but I needed to be honest with Isabella. Once Joey returned, we both would tell her about our Peanut.

I settled to drive my grey Tesla to Isabella's house. As I rode to Isabella's house, one of my tires burst, and I pulled to the side.

I called my mechanic. He informed me he would have someone there in 25 minutes to bring it to the shop. I knew that was a long time.

I decided to change my tire. Besides, it's not that hard to change a tire. I watched a YouTube video on changing, which turned out hard. With my bad luck, someone drove fast into the wet puddle, which soaked me.

My anger grew at being dirty and soaked. I went back into the vehicle. I tried to start it, but it didn't. I settled for calling Nicole to at least have a ride from here.

" Nikki, I need your help," I pleaded as she answered.

" What happened, Sky," she asked worriedly.

"My car won't start, and my tire blew," I told her in a panic. Not being able to hide my panic, I am facing. I didn't want to seem like a disappointment to Isabella.

"Where are you," she asked.

I told her where to find me. After I told her my phone died. It was not my day, nor was I able to call Isabella.

As I waited for Nicole, a raindroplet fell on me. It felt so cold on my skin, but it was relaxing. It was like the sky was crying for me.

The tow truck arrived at the exact second Nicole's Range Rover arrived. I brought the tow truck driver the key and told him the problem and to let his boss know my mechanic.

Nicole approached me and handed me her jacket to help me get warmed. We walked to her vehicle, and I told her Isabella's address.

"Why are you so dirty," she asked as she glanced at my soaked clothes.

"I tried to change my tire," I whispered, ashamed of how it failed horribly. Nicole laughed for a while, which made me frown.

"Don't be like that," she teased, "Where are we going that have you working," she asked.

"We're heading to pick up Bella for her doctor's appointment," I happily said.

"You're finally going to talk to her," she happily said.

Nikki and Joey agreed I should have told Bella about my fears instead of avoiding her. They have a strong feeling Bella will understand and not give me sympathy.

"Yes," I said as we approached Bella's apartment.

I kept ringing the doorbell and knocking on the door. No one came to the door. My anxiety made me feel so abandoned. I hate how so many negative thoughts are consuming my mind.

"Maybe she went to the doctor's office already, " Nicole offered.

"No, she didn't," I snapped at Nicole, which she ignored.

"Calm down. Skylar, you're late. It would make sense if she left," Nicole said, "how about you call her, " Nicole suggested.

"My phone is dead," I growled, anger consuming me.

"Use my phone, idiot, and call Joey since you're bad at remembering numbers," Nicole said with mocking anger.

"Thank," I guiltily said as I got her phone and started calling Joey. To my bad luck, Joey never answered his phone.

"We're going to the doctor's office, so tell me where it is," Nicole stated, and I told her.

Once we arrived at the doctor's office, I saw Isabella sitting comfortably. She ignored my presence and asked as if I wasn't there. It made me so furious that I went off on her. I knew it wasn't right, but my anger consumed me, and I couldn't stop.

Nicole tried to tell me to calm down, but I was so pissed. I don't get why her roommate was in our conversation, which annoyed me more. It hurt and enflamed me more when she picked her roommate to go with her to the doctor's office.

"What is so funny," I angrily asked Nicole.

"Sky, you had that coming. I don't blame her for wanting to be with her friend who defended her against you, "Nikki teasingly said.

"What," I asked in shock.

"Sky, you being a spoiled child! And worst of all, you're acting as if you're some victim," Nicole said with accusation as I glared at her.

"You're my best friend," I stated, as my best friend- she was supposed to be on my side all the time.

"Don't give me that look! I do not get laid by you, nor am I scared of you to lie, she teasingly said as I playfully pushed her.

"Besides, I am telling you this for your good," she stated, and I nodded.

"Try calmly talking to her after she comes out. You could use my car to drive you all somewhere," she offered, "Also, a word of advice, be a snappy bitch to me again, I would kick your ass," she joked.

"I would like to see you try," I teased as she poked me.

****Returned to Bella's POV****

We went to Wendy's to get some fast food to eat. It was surprising Skylar didn't make any jeers to me suggesting Wendys. I didn't want to go to a fancy restaurant underdressed. We are our food in silence.

As we drove to my home, she told me how she got late picking me up. I felt for her, but that doesn't justify the horrible attitude. She knew with the apologies she was repeatedly telling me.

"Isabella, I need to explain why I was distant. Although it won't justify, it would be a better way for you to understand me," she said as we sat outside my apartment complex.

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How do you perceive Bella's growth as an individual, especially in her interactions with Skylar? Do you see her maturing in dealing with the situation?

Did Skylar's POV provide insight into her character and struggles? Did it alter your understanding of her actions?

Were you surprised by the reason for Skylar's lateness? Did it change your opinion about her behavior?

I apologies for the late chapter post. Dor that reason, this chapter is quite lengthy, nearing 2000 words. I'm still working on finalizing the whole story. Also, Merry Christmas to everyone! Please note that this is an unedited version.