In Love With Ms. Manoban

Part 7

Lisa

"I'm home!" I shouted as I walked through the front door. There I saw Jonathan sitting on the couch while watching television.

"Where were you?" He asked, not even looking at me.

"I went to get something to eat." By now I was taking a seat beside him.

"What exactly is that something?" His eyes were still focused on the television.

"Ice cream and pastries?" I said with an unsure tone.

"I thought we talked about this already, Lisa." Finally, he turned to look at me.

"Jonny, I'm pregnant. Remember? I'm going to be hungrier than usual and I'm going to have lots of cravings." I said as calmly as possible, not wanting to rile him up.

"Oh. So now you have the guts to talk back? Because you have that thing in your stomach?!" Jonathan was basically fuming. "Let me tell you now. I do not want that baby!" I flinched.

"You- You don't w-want the b-baby?" My lips quivered as I spoke.

"Isn't that what I said? Or are you getting deaf too?" He said through gritted teeth, looking back to the television. "We're only twenty three, Lisa. I don't want another burden already."

"Well it's now I know that I'm such a burden to you."

"That's not what I said." Jonathan threw a glare at me.

"It sure sounds like it. And a lot of people have children much younger than twenty three. It's not like we can't afford it." Now I'm starting to get angry, tears of frustration building up in my eyes. "I don't understand why you're behaving like this."

"Because I don't want it. Prepare to go to the hospital tomorrow. Let's see if we could get rid of it." He flipped the channel on the television.

"No!" I shouted as I stood from my seat. Jonathan was visibly surprised. "Get out." I said in a much calmer tone, pointing to the door. Tears already started streaming down my face.

"What are you saying?! This is my house too!" 

'I can't believe this.'

"No it is not! This is my father's house!"

"Well, who pays the bills in here?!" 

'What a fool.'

"I do you idiot! Now get out of my house. Now!" He started walking to the bedroom while I stood up. "Don't bother collecting any clothes. You didn't pay for them anyway. Stop being so shameless and just leave."

"This is why I never loved you." Was the last thing he said before he stormed out of the house and walked down the street, leaving MY car behind.

I collapsed back on the couch and sobbed out of frustration and heartbreak. I'm sure what he said was true with how he always treated me. I was so stupid to try to make him love me for all those years.

I dried my tears and went to call Jafhia.

'Jafhia 😝': "Hey."

* "Can you please tell Mr. Hall I won't be able to make it to school tomorrow?"

Jafhia 😝': "Sure, but what happened?" She asked worriedly.

* "Don't worry, Jafhia. I'll tell you everything when I see you. Just know that you were right." I'm sure she understands what I mean.

Jafhia 😝': "Oh. Well I'll see you soon then. And take care of yourself."

* "Okay Mom." I joked to lighten up the depressing mood and we bid our goodbyes.

When I hung up the phone, I headed to the kitchen to get something to eat cause I'm still hungry.

After that, I went to the bathroom. 'Nothing like a good bath to calm the nerves.' I filled the tub with some nice warm water while i got undressed. I then added my favourite bubbles got in. I  instantly felt my muscles relax.

I got out from the bathroom and went to my closet to put on my clothes. That's when I saw His clothes and the tears came again. I got a garbage bag and put all of it in there, tears flowing as I do. I changed my sheets too, because it still smells like him. After spreading a new sheet, I laid down.

"I'm sorry Daddy won't be here, little bump. Forgive me please. But you still have Mommy." I caressed my bump. "Grandma and Grandpa are gonna love you so much. I already know it. Not forgetting Aunty Jafhia. And-" I paused, not knowing who else to mention that will be in my baby's life.

"We had a lot of fun today, didn't we? With Jeremiah? It's nice to be around him. He's really comfortable to be around." That's when I started to remember that wicked man. "I can't believe I'm thinking about someone already when I just got out of a relationship. But who am I kidding? I was already thinking about him while I was in one. Maybe that's why I am where I'm at right now."

"Anyway, I am really tired. This day has really worn me out. Good night, little bump. Mommy loves you. Always stay with me my baby."