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.

think about it

do happen to keep the baby, I will be here to help you every step of the way.

meet hers in the reflection of the mirror. “But what about

high school. It was supposed to be an exciting new chapter for us. Me to college and her to look for

Apparently, school and learning just weren’t for her

more months until graduation. And now I had a

while mumbling. “Well, I hadn’t quite thought about

entire length of the

to pay our share of the rent. Her mother, my aunt, did suggest I come and work for her in their little diner. I’m sure that they’ll accept both you and me.” She rushed out as if finding a solution

in doubt. “They’ll

She nods. “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

I make this work when I was supposed to go

with my cousin and work for my aunt. We can still 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. And you should

can do this,

I cried on her shoulder, holding her tight.

still had a few months left till graduation. By then,

controversies this will bring, I can already see it. Many would be the baby belongs to Aiden

town again. Though my name

to tell him?”

I knew who’he’

I shook my head. “No. I’m not

and I was currently in my room sucking up the courage to tell Ingrid that

room, I managed to get that little pep talk

the pans and spoons. They rattled

that I hadn’t eaten yet. I couldn’t keep much down, but boy do I now

focused on icing that chocolate cake. When she hears my

sighed and continued icing the chocolate cake.

“Cover your eyes until I

Ingrid always went out of her way to see me happy and this is how I repaid her? By getting pregnant

innocent boy? For causing an

don’t deserve all

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

Hearing my words, Ingrid

disappointed her so badly. I

so sorry Ingrid. We were not being careful and I fully blame myself for putting myself in this position. I’m so sorry to disappoint you’ll rushed out, coming closer to

did you find out?” She breathed out, staring at me