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.

an option Soph. You don’t have to think about it so early on.’ She reassures,

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

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

an exciting new chapter

Apparently, school and learning just weren’t

until graduation. And now

winces and lets me go while mumbling. “Well,

the entire length of the

willing to let us share her apartment with her. We only need 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

raised my eyebrows in doubt. “They’ll

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 for

too good to be true. How will I make this work when I was supposed to go

okay Soph? We can still go to New York and live 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

this Sophie. If anyone can do this, it will be

her shoulder, holding her tight. “I don’t

left till

see it. Many would be the baby belongs to Aiden while the others

town again. Though my name hadn’t quite died

going to

I knew

head. “No. I’m not going to ruin

ago already and I was currently in my room sucking up

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

the pans and spoons. They rattled and

The air smells like chocolale cake and my belly grumbles reminding me that I hadn’t eaten yet. I couldn’t keep much down, but boy do I now

I expected to. She looked very focused on icing that chocolate cake. When she

see this yet.” She sighed and continued

“Cover your eyes until I

and this is how I

an innocent boy to take

don’t deserve

bottom lip already wobbling as I waited for

my words,

disappointed her so badly. I am

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

out?” She breathed out, staring at