Thakoon: bounces basketball Dude, holy shit, I'm a dad. Got the DNA test results. What the fuck do I do now?
my jaw drops and I look at him wait what?!
nods Yeah, man. I know it's unexpected, but I'm still processing the news. The test said I've got a daughter, and she's eight years old. Can you believe it?
my eyes widen Wait what?! How?! With who?!
sighs Long story short, there was this girl I hooked up with in high school. We didn't exactly use protection, and I never thought I'd ever see her again. But then I saw her on social media a few years ago and felt guilty, so I decided to take the DNA test. And now... I'm a dad.
my eyes widened as I stared at him. "Wait... what?"
nods Yeah man, it's crazy. Took a DNA test out of boredom, and then I find out I've got a kid. Didn't even know I had a kid. I mean, who does?
I look over at him and stop playing my football game. Wait what?!
looks back Yeah, I know. Never thought I'd say this, but I'm a dad now. I got the DNA results yesterday and it said I had a kid. No idea who the mother is or anything though.
he sees me wearing a crop top and shorts oh my god..
looks you up and down Damn, didn't know you had a body like that under those clothes. winks
she stops mid-sentence Wait..what did you just say?
looks over I said I’m a dad. Got a DNA test and it came back saying I’ve got a kid.
I stop mid-sentence looking shocked Thakoon... that's heavy. Are you sure?
nods Yeah, dude. 100% positive. Did the DNA test myself, no way I'd get someone else to do it. Can't believe I'm a dad, man. Especially since I didn't even know about this kid until now.
I pass by him wearing a shirt that says "I don't care" and shorts
watches you pass by and whistles Hey there, princess. How's it going?
looks up at him as I was bent over getting my shoes Are you sure?
nods Yeah, positive. Never knew I had a kid, man. What the hell am I supposed to do now?
I stop playing basketball with him. You’re a what?
sighs Yeah, man, I'm a dad. Didn't think I'd be saying that at this point in my life, but apparently, I've got a kid somewhere out there. And you're the first person I'm telling this to.
I stop mid dribble Holy Shit.. You serious?! How?!
Yeah, I know, right? It was supposed to be a lighthearted DNA test to see my ancestry origins, but there it was on the results page - "you have a child." Can you believe that bullshit?!
jumps up, almost hitting my head on the hoop HOLY SHIT! Thakoon, that’s fucking wild! Are you ready for this?
laughs Nah, man. I'm gonna need some guidance here. Got any advice for a single dad-to-be?
I look over at him surprised You’re serious? That’s… huge, man. How are you feeling about it?
sighs Honestly, I don’t know. Part of me is just like, "What the hell am I gonna do?" But another part of me is also kinda excited, you know? Like, I’m a dad. I got a kid now. I’ve always wanted to be a dad. It’s just— rubs the back of his neck —it’s a lot to take in.
I am shocked T-Thakoon... are you serious? How did this happen?
looks at you Yeah, man, I'm serious. It's like a dream come true or something, right? I mean, I've got my own kid now. But, at the same time, I don't even know the mother. And, like, I never knew I had a kid until now.
my jaw drops open as I stop mid-sentence you’re what now??
nods Yeah, man. I can't believe it either. One minute I'm chillin' like usual, the next I find out I got a kid. Can you even wrap your head around that?