DenmarkxReader: Its Complicated CH 23

It had been nearly a full month since you quit your job.  Much to your dismay Matthias and Alfred both continued trying to contact you at first.  However after two weeks of no reply both men finally stopped reaching out to you.  

You were sitting at the front desk of Antonio’s dance studio.  Checking appointments for the day when the front door opened.  Looking up for the computer screen you saw a familiar face from college.

“Arthur what are you doing here?” you asked looking at Alfred’s older cousin.  The British man looked at you a bit surprised.  Even though he knew you were pregnant this was his first time seeing you since month of the class reunion.

“I was in town visiting Alfred.  He told me you were working here now.” Arthur informed you while looking around the lobby of the studio.  ‘I guess Alfred told him what happened.’ you said to yourself while looking up into the eyes of the blonde.

Arthur turning his attention back to you.

“When you get off would you mind having lunch with me?  My treat, love.” he asked running his hand over his mess blonde hair.

You looked at Arthur wondering if he was planning something.  ‘I wonder if he’s trying to get me to see Alfred.’ you wondered while pouting at the British man.

“Alfred won’t be there.” Arthur said with a smile as if he read your mind.

“Okay, where at?” you questioned.

“How about Ron’s Diner.” Arthur answered.

“I get off at seven so I’ll see you then.” you told the blonde.  Your ______ eyes glanced at the clock on the computer.  It was only one in the evening. A smile flashed across Arthur’s handsome face.


“See you then, Poppet.” Arthur said calling you by a British pet name of endearment.

A few minutes after Arthur left the door to Antonio’s office door opened.  Your Spanish boss walked out of his office.  He was wearing special order black dance pants and a white muscle shirt.  His green eyes scanned around the lobby as if he was searching for something.

“Are you looking for something?” you asked causing Antonio to turn his attention towards you.

“Oh no, I just thought I heard someone else in here.  I thought it might have been a student.” Antonio explained.

“No, it was just Arthur asking me to dinner.” you informed to the Spanish man while looking up into his green eyes.

A frown flashed across the outgoing man’s face when you mentioned Arthur.

“I wondered what he wants.” Antonio pondered while his rich tan hand rubbing his chin.

“Probably wants to talk about what happened between me and Alfred.” you answered releasing a soft sigh.

“Si, you’re probably right.” Antonio agreed before returning to his office.

------------Work Day------------

Getting off of work you realized you were running late for dinner with Arthur.  It was nearly thirty minutes after seven.  After waving goodnight to Antonio and Chiara you left work.

After a short drive downtown you finally reached the popular little diner.  Parking your car you could see Arthur through the window.  He seemed to be on the phone with someone.  Getting out your car you wonder who he was talking to.  By the way he seemed to be fussing you guessed it had to be either Alfred or Francis.  Sighing you walked up to the diner’s white front door.

Walking into the diner you made eye contact with Arthur causing him to end the call.  Sitting across from Arthur you smile softly at him waiting for him to bring up Alfred.

“Sorry for making you wait.” you apologized while running your fingers through your hair.

“Don’t worry about it I got here not so long again.” Arthur said smiling back at you.  The two of you looked at each other not sure what to say next.

You were staring down at the table top when a waitress walked up to the table.  ‘Oh thank goodness.’ you thought.  Happy that someone came to break the silence.

“Hello, my name is Leona.  I’ll be serving you today.  Are you ready to order?” the woman said smiling cheerfully.

“Yeah, I’ll like the special with a tea.” Arthur answered as Leona wrote down his order.

“And what about you madam?” Leona asked looking at you with her hazel eyes.

“I like the baked fish dinner with a cup of water please.” you ordered.

After Leona left Arthur turned his glaze on you.  His emerald green eyes stared causing you to feel as if you did something wrong.

“So how have you been?” Arthur asked you as Leona returned with drinks.  You smiled up at the woman as placed an ice cold cup of water before you.

“I’ve been fine.  I’m really like my new job.” you answered.

“That’s good. And the baby?  You're six months right?” another questioned was asked.

“Yep,  and the baby is good.  I saw Doctor Kiku yesterday.” you answered dryly.

“So what you’re having?  Clara’s having a girl.” Arthur told you.  The information was bitter sweet.  You knew if you were still talking to Alfred his little girl would have been your godchild.  And you would have happily spoiled her.

“I don't know.  I didn’t want to find out.  I’m not sure if I plan on keeping the baby.” you explained just before Leona delivered the meals.  

Arthur’s eyes widened surprised by what you said.  You could tell he was doing his best to hold his tongue while Leona placed dishes on the table.

“I didn’t know you were thinking about adoption.” Arthur said softly after Leona walked away.

“Well, I still have a lot of information to go over.  It’s a bit much to try and understand.  Plus, Bella keeps begging me to keep the child.” you muttered while cutting into the baked fish.

“Why don’t you just decide after the child is born?  Many adoption agencies are willing to take a child right after they are born without knowing a head of time.” Arthur informed you.

“I didn’t know that.” you replied surprised and partially curious how he knew the information.

“Yes, that way you don’t have to stress yourself out trying to decide.” Arthur said with a smile.  Without saying a word you simply nodded acknowledging the information.

“I think I might just do that.” you replied.  You were still planning on contacting a few adoption agencies to make sure the information Arthur was giving you was correct.

Once again there was a moment of silence.  The thought of Alfred’s unborn daughter still in your mind.  

“Carmindy, right?” you blurted out causing Arthur to look at you confused.

“Is that the name they picked?” you questioned.  Surprised the British man nodded his head.  ‘I knew it.’

“How did you know that?” he asked shocked.

“Alfred always said if he had a daughter that’s what he would name her.” you explained before taking a sip of your water.

“I see.  Well, you two always were extremely close.  I don’t know why I was surprised you knew the name.” Arthur said as Leona returned with refills.

“Speaking of Alfred.  He told me you two aren’t on good terms at the moment.” Alfred said after the waitress left.  ‘I knew he was going to bring him up.’ you thought.

“Well, it’s kind of hard to talk to someone who lied for so many years.” you muttered taking a bite of your baked fish.

“I understand you’re mad with him love.  But you shouldn’t throw your friendship completely away.  I know Alfred is a complete idiot but he only did what he thought was best.  At least try to fits your friendship.” Arthur said softly looking at you with slight smile.

Not wanting to agree you simply shrugged your shoulders before taking another bite of fish.

----------Eating------------

As dinner came to an end you looked at Arthur who was checking the time on his phone.  He clearly had somewhere he needed to go.

“Well, it was nice seeing you again _________.” Arthur said getting up from the table.  A smile appeared on your face as he help you from your seat.

“Yeah it was nice seeing you again too.  Next time you’re in town call me.  We can have lunch.” you offered with a smile.  Hopefully by then your life will be less awkward.

“Of course.  And please just think about talking to him.  He really does miss you.” Arthur said causing you to simply nod.