Family First ♡ - A Chaselyn Story

Chapter 57

Ellies pov
It was all I could think about. The thoughts running around my head. I haven't told anyone. I can't tell anyone. They would hate me. Fuck, Mom and Dad probably would unadopt me or some shit.

I think I'm pregnant.

Me and Cooper.. you know, done it a month ago. We used protection so I don't know how it's possible. But when I started experiencing morning sickness and I missed my period, I knew I had to take a test. That's exactly what I'm going to do today. "Mom, I'm going to the store. I'll be back soon" I say and Mom looks confused, "What for? We were just there yesterday" she says. Shit. "I.. erm, I need to get my friend a birthday present I forgot" I say and she nods. "Be safe, I love you" she tells me as I walk out the door. It was only a short walk to the nearest target.

I made sure to put my hood up, just incase anyone I know saw me. I rushed to the pregnancy isle and quickly payed for the test at the self checkout before anyone could see me. I quickly shoved the test into my hoodie pocket.

Mom was surprised when I arrived home early and even more surprised when I had no bag, "Did you not get anything?" She asks. "Nah they didn't have much, I'll go to the mall tomorrow" I lie and she nods. I quickly head up to my bedroom and rush into the bathroom, with the test in my hand.

As I open the packet, my hands are shaking uncontrollably. I had so many thoughts rushing around in my head. What would Mom and Dad think? What would Cooper do? Can I even manage a baby? Could I handle an abortion if needed? Would my acting career fail?

"Come on Ellie, shut up" I whisper to myself. I tend to talk to myself a lot in situations where I worry. I read the instructions carefully and do what I need to do. Now it's the worst part, waiting for the results to show up. I sit with my back against the bathtub, on the verge of an anxiety attack. This shouldn't be happening.

When I hear the timer go out, I reach out the the test in-front of me. My whole life could basically change because of this. I take a deep breath and turn the test over, revealing the answer.

Positive

"No" I say and hang my head low, tears streaming out my eyes. "Please I can't do this" I say to myself. I double check and sure enough, the answer was still the same. "Fuck I wanna die" I say and I jump when I hear a knock on the door. "Els? Open the door. I can hear you crying" she says and I panic.

I know I have to tell somebody and Mom is the person I trust the most so I open the door. I make sure the shove the test in my pocket and hide the packaging first. "Aw Els what's up?" She asks walking into the bathroom. She wipes my tears away with her thumbs and I find myself hyperventilating from not breathing properly. "Follow me breathing. Just like that" Mom says as I do so.

"Tell me Els, what's up? I'm listening" she says and I close my eyes and shake my head. "I can't tell you. You'll hate me. Fuck, you'll probably unadopt me or something" I say and she looks confused. "Bubs, I would never hate you. I couldn't ever hate you even if you wanted me to. We definitely won't ever unadopt you either. We love you too much. Now, you can tell me. I won't judge" she says and I nod. After sighing, I take the test out of my pocket and place it in her hands.

I see her facial expression change as she reads it. She looks up at me, "Els it's okay. I promise" she says, hugging me. But I shake my head, "No it's not. I don't want a kid yet I'm only a teenager" I say. "Baby, I'm always here for you. You know that. We can work this out together. If you want to keep it, we will support you and help you. If you don't, we will also support you. It's your choice" she says.

"I don't know what to do Mom" I say breaking down once again in her arms. I told her everything, how we used protection and everything. "Have you told Cooper?" She asks me and I shake my head immediately. "I know it's scary but you need to tell him. Then maybe we can tell Dad but only if you want to" she says and I agree. "I'll call Cooper and ask him if he can come round" Mom says and I thank her. I was still a mess.

"I love you. I'll never stop and it's not your fault" she says, hugging me. "I'll make you a snack. Come down when you're ready" she says and I make sure I don't still look a mess before heading downstairs. Thankfully, Dad was out with the others so it was only me and Mom and Cooper arrived soon after.

"Coop I need to tell you something... important" I say, looking at my Mom who gives me a reassuring nod. "I'm pregnant" I say, nervous for his response. He just smiles and opens his arms for me, "I'm here for you Els. Whatever you decide, I'm here for you. We're in this together.. okay?" He says and kisses me.

"Who's pregnant?" I hear dads voice say from the front door.

Shit.