The Girl He Craves

Chapter 27

Sophie’s pov

Mila’s words were reassuring. They really were. But they couldn’t break the circle of doubt, fear, and shock I was currently feeling at the moment.

I was pregnant. At least that’s what all three tests read.

“I just turned eighteen today, I have no job, Mila. How am I going to do this on my own? Aiden

I stopped, hiccuping on a s*b. Life was unfair to me.

Did the heavens hate me that much to not give me a break from all those hurdles they flew my way?

Aiden was behind bars, serving time. And I was a hundred percent sure he hated me with a passion. I dream every day about his cold eyes that shone with betrayal when he stared at me that day before they took him away.

In a way, he blamed me for what happened. He hated me.

My heart squeezed. I had placed myself in a tight spot and I saw no way to get out of it.

“You’re not going to be doing this on your own Soph. You have the Simpsons and me. We’ll be here every step of the way she reassured me while hugging my body sideways as she wiped my tears.

“There are other options you know….” She trailed off as if unsure if her words would create more harm than good.

I shook my head quickly. “I could never do abortion.”

She shook her head. “I was more leaning on adoption? There are families who crave to have what you carry in your womb.

I wince at her words. She was definitely making this more real for me.

But…..she was right

There are families who yearn for a child. I had one currently in my womb. I could make some family happy. I could give them something they craved for

But as my eyes drop to my stomach, my heart squeezes. What if I can’t let him or her go when I first set my eyes on them? What would I do

then?

*I don’t know Mila. ‘I trailed off unsurely.

‘it was just an option Soph. You don’t have to think about it

“And if you do happen to keep the baby, I will be here to help you every

eyes meet hers in the reflection of the mirror. “But what about New York Mila? Our plans? My

and I had already planned to go to New York when we graduate from high school. It was supposed to be an exciting new chapter for us. Me to college and her to look for work Mila had no intentions

school and learning just weren’t

months until graduation. And

and lets me go while

chin and paced the entire length

rent. Her mother, my aunt, did suggest I come and work for her in their little diner. I’m sure

I raised my eyebrows in doubt.

“I’m sure they will. My aunt isn’t as strict as my mom. In fact, I once caught her smoking marijuana at one of our many family gatherings. She owes me one

sighed. This feels too good to be true. How will I make this work when I was supposed to go to college and make a

achieve our dreams, even though they will be postponed for a little bit longer. Whatever you choose Soph, will be the best choice. I believe so.

do this, it will be

cried on her shoulder, holding her tight. “I don’t know Mila.

had a few months left till graduation. By then,

I can already see it. Many would be the baby belongs to

be the talk of the town again. Though my name hadn’t quite died

to tell him?”

knew who’he’

shook my head. “No. I’m not going to ruin his

ago already and I was currently in my room sucking up the courage to tell

minutes of me just pacing across my room, I managed to get that little pep talk

I can hear her playing with the pans and spoons. They rattled and disturbed the

yet. I couldn’t keep much down, but boy do

to. She looked very focused on icing that chocolate

You were not supposed to see this yet.” She sighed and continued icing the chocolate cake. The strong smell had

until I say I’m done” She

of her way to see me happy and this is how I

an innocent

don’t deserve all

pregnant Ingrid.” I stumbled out, my bottom lip already wobbling as I

words,

disappointed her so badly. I

Ingrid. We were not being careful and I fully blame myself for putting myself in this position. I’m so sorry to disappoint

you find out?” She breathed out, staring