Never say forever (Never series Book 1) (19 page)

“
Aiden, you’re doing great. You have to get your head in the game. I can see that you are thinking too hard. Clear your mind and you’ll do phenomenal.” He pats me on the back and walks away. Yeah if only I could clear my mind. It’s not so easy when the last time I played, my mother died. This is harder than I thought.

I shower and leave the school, heading home. I enter the driveway and see my dad is home. I’m dreading and anticipating this conversation because I don’t know which way it will go. I enter the house and my dad immediately sees that something is off.

“
Hey, son! How are you doing?” He asked.

“
I’m good, just got back from practice.” His eyes just widened.

“
Practice? Like football practice?” He asked looking really shocked.

“
Yeah. I decided to play.”

“
I’m surprised you’re playing. Can I ask why? I thought I’d never see you on the field ever again” He exclaimed.

“
You might want to sit down for this,” I say nervously.

“
UH OH,” was all that I heard from his mouth as he sat down looking nervous.

“
Serena’s pregnant,” I say a little too quickly. I give him a minute to absorb what I just told him. He doesn’t say anything for a while. Then he gets up from his chair, still not talking and I’m not sure what’s going on. He leaves the room. Fuck! What the hell did I get myself into? He must be pissed at me.

I sit in my chair mentally scolding myself for being so stupid when he walks in with an envelope and hands it to me. I’m a little shocked and unsure of what this envelope contains. I’m almost afraid to open it.

“
You don’t have to open this now, do so when you feel the time is right. When you do open it, let me know. There’s also something I have to show you. I love you son! Congratulations! I’m with you one-hundred percent and I will support you anyway I can.” He hugs me and I am now at peace. My dad is okay with this. This is more than I could have asked for.

I take the envelope to my room and close the door. I open it and read the letter, which fills my eyes with tears. The other item in the envelope made my mouth hit the floor in shock!

Chapter 12

Serena

I left school at the end of the day anticipating and fearing the outcome of the day. Today I’m going to tell Larissa and my mother about the pregnancy. I know Larissa will be happy but I’m not too sure what will happen with my mother. I don’t want to tell her but I have to. I would only be able to keep it hidden for so long until I got big. I just hope I don’t get the same outcome that Cadence received.

I meet Larissa at the coffee shop like we always meet at. I sit down at the chair and listen to her tell me about all the latest gossip around school and let’s not forget the biology teacher. She always has a lot to say about him. She looks up at me as if she knows I’m not paying attention to her. She can see right through me.

“
Okay what’s up? I know something is up. I can see it written all over your face and don’t tell me nothing because I know you too well. You can’t lie to me,” she spat out.

“
Um…. Well you see…..I’m pregnant!”

There I got it out I let out a huge sigh even though this was the easy part. The hard part is sitting at home waiting for me. Larissa’s eyes just widened. I know it’s kind of mean but she looks all bug eyed. I mentally laugh at my insight.

“
This isn’t April fools. You can’t just fuck with me like that,” she said.

“
I’m serious. I took a test and it came back positive.”

I look at her to see what her response will be.

“
You can’t always go by the test results. A lot of times they give you false positives.”

She waves her hand as if she just disregarded my statement.

“
I had an ultrasound done. There is most definitely a bun in this oven.”

I can see the shock hit her face when I tell her. That shock turns into a huge smile. She jumps up, grabs me, embraces me and jumps up and down. I’m happy that she has this response. I know I have people in my life that will stick through no matter what.

“
Okay, please stop shaking me unless you want my lunch all over your clothes.”

She laughs at that.

“
Oh my God, I can’t believe it. I’m so happy for you. When are you due?” she asks excitedly.

“
I’m not sure yet. I just went to the pregnancy place down the street for the ultrasound to confirm pregnancy. They don’t tell you the due date; that has to be done by the doctor. I have to make an appointment, but first I have to tell my mom,” I say nervously looking down at my hands.

“
Oh, I didn’t think of that. I know how you’re feeling with the way your mom reacted to Cadence. I think it’ll be fine. I don’t think she’ll react the same way. She won’t be able to lose both of you. That will be too hard and not to mention her only grandbabies that she won’t be able to see. Think positive girl, everything will work out.”

She sure put the confidence right back into me that I was lacking. I am still nervous and scared but I’m hoping for the best.

I leave Larissa and head back home. I love walking around the neighborhood, getting exercise and seeing all the beautiful scenery. As I’m on my way home, my phone goes off. I open it and see I have a text from Aiden.

Hey Baby Girl. I told my Dad and everything is good. He’s happy and will stand behind us no matter what. I love you!

That put a smile back on my face, releasing some of the tension that has built up. Good news so far. I just need to break the news to my Mom. One more confrontation and Aiden and I can live happily with our new baby, family and friends by our sides.

I enter the house and my mom is on the couch watching TV. I sit down on the chair. I don’t interrupt her, although I should. I’m trying to find the right words to say but my fear and anxiety are getting the best of me. I tried to just say it but the words aren’t coming out. This is a lot harder than I thought. After sitting with Larissa and Aiden’s text, I thought I had it in me. I thought that the fear was gone and was replaced with ease. Not so much.

My mom looks right at me as my mouth is wide open from trying to get the words out. “Hey honey, what’s wrong? You look like something’s bothering you.”

I quickly shut my mouth. Shit. I have to tell her. I sit there trying to get the words out.

“
I have something to tell you.”

I close my eyes with dread because it’s something I can’t avoid any longer. It needs to be let out.

She looks at me and I can see the nervousness taking place. Her hands are starting to tremble as she anticipates what it can be. I can tell
by her body language that she knows that something is bad.

“
What is it?” her voice is shaky.

“
Um….”

My heart is hammering against my chest as I try to find a way to tell her. My hands are now shaking from the fear of being rejected by my own mother.

“
Just tell me. Get it over with,” she said.

“
I’m pregnant.”

As soon as the words hit the surface, the tears started. I can’t even stop them. My mom just sits there silently. She’s sitting across from me looking right at me but I feel so far away right now.

“
Do you want to keep the baby?” she asks and it pains me. It really does because I don’t want this to be a situation Cadence was in. My mom won’t reject both of us will she?

“
I have every intention of keeping this baby. This is a baby from mine and Aiden’s love and I can’t dismiss that. I know it’s not something you want to hear but this happened for a reason. I am one hundred percent on seeing this through.”

The tears are still there but not as much because of my new found strength. This baby is making me stronger than I ever thought possible. I love this baby already
even though I haven’t even met the baby yet.

“
Okay. I’m not going to make the same mistake I made with Cadence. You are free to stay here as long as possible until you’re on your feet. I’ll help with what I can.”

Wow. I’m in shock. I’m also happy. My emotions are crazy right now. I have felt every emotion possible just by telling her and awaiting her response. I couldn’t be happier than I am right now. I got my mother’s approval and that’s all I wanted to begin with.

“
Thank you, Mom. You have no idea how much this means to me.”

I hug her as I’m crying tears of happiness.

“
I know, Honey. Aiden’s a good guy. I know he’ll step up and be a good father.”

I know Aiden will be an excellent father. I can’t wait until this baby is born.

“
Can you schedule me an appointment with the doctor so I can get checked out and get a due date?” I ask her because I am still underage and we use a family doctor.

“
Yeah I’ll call them in the morning and get you in as soon as possible.”

I can’t believe she’s being so cool about this.

“
Thanks Mom. I love you.”

I smile at her.

“
Love you, too, wild child,” she laughed at me.

Now she’s teasing me. This isn’t something I thought would happen but I’m stoked that it is. When I
started to turn around, I saw the tears in my mother’s eyes, letting me know that no matter what she feels, she is being strong for me. Right before bed I shoot Aiden a quick text.

I told my mom. Everything is good. Thank god! I’m going to schedule a doctor’s appointment and I want you to be there. I’ll let you know in the morning. Love you!

Right after I sent the text, I was so exhausted from the event today that I passed out.

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Three Days Later

I’m excited to go to my doctor’s appointment. Aiden and I didn’t go to school today because of the appointment. We sit down in the chairs waiting for the doctor to call us. The whole time in the waiting room, Aiden is holding my hand. I couldn’t ask for a more supportive boyfriend. I’ve seen a lot of
scumbags out there that don’t even care. I’m lucky I snagged a good one.

The doctor calls us back and begins the exam. They do blood, urine and also do an exam down below. They ask me a ton of questions and congratulate me. I couldn’t figure out when my last period was so he has to do another ultrasound. This was pretty neat because Aiden gets to see this time.

I’m not too fond of the cold jelly that gets put on me, but right now I thrive for it because I can see my baby again. Even though my baby looks like a peanut right now, it’s still exciting. I’m excited to see Aiden’s reaction.

The picture comes on the screen and I can see the pure joy portrayed on his face. He has a big smile on his face and he looks in my eyes “That’s our baby!” he grabs hold of my hand and kisses it.

“
Yes, our baby,” I smile back at him as the tears well in my eyes.

“
Well, based off the ultrasound, you are about four weeks pregnant which puts your due date at August 8
th
.”

That works out pretty good. I can at least finish this year in school and school will be over by the time I deliver. I can figure out senior year later, maybe do some online schooling.