It's Different Now [3]

“Mom, Dad, can I talk to you? It is really important.” I said after about five minutes in Jess’ room. I slowly walked over to my favorite chair and sat down. I pulled my legs up to my chest and hugged them as tightly as I could. Jess sat down on the couch and urged me on.

“Sure Honey, what is it? You know you can always talk to us.” My mother said.

“Well, remember when I told you I went to the cabin by the lake with Brett and his family the night of my sweet sixteen? Yeah, I didn’t. at least, not with Brett.” I started.

“Who did you go with then? Olivia was sick, you and Jess would kill each other, who is left?” My dad asked.

“Dan. Mom and dad, I don’t know how to say this so I am just going to tell you. I am about a month and a half pregnant and it isn’t Brett’s. It’s Dan’s.” I said without making eye contact with either of them.

“What the hell were you thinking Leigh Ann? Do you know how much this can ruin you’re life? And your friendship with Olivia. You’ve been friends since third grade, why would you do this to her?” My mother went on screaming at me.

“I love him! I am sorry. I fell for my best friends boyfriend and I am definitely going to pay the price. I just thought that my family would be there to help me and not judge!” I screamed as I got out of the chair and ran to my room. I plopped down on my bed and cried into my pillow. I am going to lose my best friend, my family probably thinks I am horrible, and I will lose the guy I love. My fingernails clenched my pillow as little gasps for air escaped my mouth.

“Honey, I am sorry for reacting the way I did. I will call Dr. Smith and see if he can recommend a good place to get you an abortion.” My mother said as she came strolling in and sat next to me. She moved my hair out of my face and looked at me.

“I’m not getting an abortion. It’s murder and I may be a cheater but I am not a murderer. I cant do that to my baby.” I protested.

“But it will make everything easier. You wont have to tell Olivia about it, you don’t have to go through your junior year pregnant, and you don’t have to be a mother at sixteen.” She explained.

“I know it would be easier if I did that but life isn’t supposed to be easy. I love Liv like a sister but I will always choose my kid over her. I am keeping this baby and there is nothing anyone can do to stop me.” I made my mind up.

“Okay, well then I will call Dr. Smith and get you in there for a check-up.” She said as she left my room. I got off of my bed and walked over to my dresser. I pulled out a pair of shorts and a tank top and walked to my bathroom to change. I looked at the bulge that was starting to form on my stomach and put my hand over it. I shuffled over to my bed and pulled my blanket and sheets down. I crawled in and covered up. I cried myself to sleep, knowing I would soon lose everyone who held a place in my heart.

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Sorry it is short but I am not feeling very well. Next chapter will have drama, this was just to tide you over.