Mommy Dearest *Completed but Not Edited*

Chapter 3

Jaida: 

Well my plans to sleep in this weekend were dashed as it's 2:30 Sunday morning and I'm in the hospital, why? Samantha went into labor and I'm here struggling to keep my eyes open, just hoping that she and her baby are perfectly healthy. Samantha has come a long way these past three months and she's much better off without those people whose suppose to be her family. Those people aren't family, I'm her family now, I've taken care of her and supported her and I'll continue to do so as long as she needs me. 

The sound of a door opening nearby shook me from my thoughts and I looked up to see a doctor walk out, the same doctor that's dealing with Samantha. My eyes widened when I took in the amount of blood covering his coat, I'm no specialist but I don't think he's suppose to have that much blood on him. My heart rate spiked as the doctor walked towards me with a blank look on his face but I managed to catch the pity flashing through his eyes. 

"Ms.Williams?" 

"Umm yea that's me..Is Sammy and her baby alright?" He ignored my question and gestured for me to follow him.

A hint of urgency flashes through his eyes and that causes my tiredness to dissipate and I hurried to follow the doctor. 

He handed me one of those disposable robes and walked into the room, holding the door open for me to walk in. I couldn't help the ominous feeling that settled around me, I already felt my eyes watering because I didn't know what I was going to be seeing, I took a deep breath and walked in. Everything was in chaos when I walked in, nurses were fussing around Samantha and I did my best to not glance at the pool of red at the bottom of the bed and I focused on Samantha. She was pale, extremely pale and my breath got caught in my throat, she was struggling to keep her eyes open so hurried over to her side and grabbed her hand, I gasped at how cold she was. She blinked up at me and smiled weakly, taking a deep breath, 

"Take care of my kid alright? I trust you"  Her eyes slowly slid down and her hand went limp in mines. 

That didn't just happen, Samantha didn't just die right before my eyes. I think my body and mind went into shock, I felt my heart rate spiking up and I started hyperventilating. There was a roaring in my ears and I think I could have distinctly heard the flatline but I couldn't stop staring at Samantha's lifeless body. This was the last thing I expected to happen. 

I was vaguely aware of the doctor calling me but I couldn't focus, I couldn't stop staring at Sam. My vision started blurring and I knew it was because I kept holding my breath waiting for Samantha to wake up. My logical side knew that she was gone but I couldn't just come to terms with that. I felt myself being pulled out of her view and something flashed before my eyes and the strong scent of smelling salts invaded my senses. 

Finally coming back to reality, Samantha's body had been removed and two nurses were in the room, one observing me carefully and the other's attention absorbed in a bundle of pink, 

"Ms.Williams?" I glanced up at the nurse who was staring at me, I cringed when I see pity flash through her eyes, 

"I know this is a hard time to deal with but there is a man outside to see you." I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion and glance up at the other nurse, 

"Can I hold her?" I asked softly, the other nurse, an old, gentle woman with kind eyes, looked down at me, giving me a weary smile, she walked towards me, being careful not to frighten the baby and gently placed her into my open arms. 

I released a shaky breath when I saw her, 

"Isabella Marie" I whispered so none of the nurses would hear me.

She was Samantha's replica, I closed my eyes tightly and took in a deep breath, trying and failing to hold back the tears. I hugged the baby closer to me, making the silent promise to not let Samantha down. 

The door opens again and a man looking very professional in a sharp business suit walks in, I tightened my hold on Isabella and shifted slightly, 

"You must be Ms.Williams" I just nodded, watching this man wearily. 

"I'm Hal, Samantha's attorney.The hospital called me as soon as Samantha passed, I'm sorry for your loss, I've heard you were a good friend" I nodded again but scoffed mentally, 'good friend' is an understatement. 

"We have to discuss guardianship of Samantha's newborn" 

I pulled said newborn closer to me, I don't think I could handle anyone taking her away from me, 

"Can I take her?" I winced slightly at how hoarse my voice sounded. Hal looked at me in surprise, 

"You didn't know?" I furrowed my eyebrows, confused at his question, 

"Samantha named you to have full guardianship of her child in case something happened to her" I stilled and my eyes widened in surprise. I felt relieved that they wasn't going to take the baby away from me but how did Samantha expect me to raise a kid on my own. 

"Are you sure?" I asked in disbelief, he nodded and chuckled slightly, 

"Positive." He opened his briefcase and pulled out a couple papers and a letter addressed to me before standing up, holding his hand out for me to shake. 

"Everything you need to know about Samantha's terms are on those papers, the letter she addressed to you in case this happened and someone from social services will be contacting you soon. Once again I'm sorry for your loss Ms.Williams" 

I mumbled a thanks, feeling a little overwhelmed about this whole situation. I glanced up at the time only to find that it was three in the morning. It felt so much later than that, the amount of things that have happened and still needed to happen. I had to wait for the social services lady to come before I could leave. 

"Have you decided on a name?" I looked at the nurse that had walked in with a file and nodded, 

"Isabella Marie" I answered, looking down at the bundle in my arms who opened her eyes at the same time to look up at me.

Something deep down inside me snapped and I just knew I was capable of raising this kid right, if Samantha had so much faith I knew I couldn't let her down but I didn't know the first thing about raising a kid. 

I was still in school plus I had a part time job, when was I going to have time to play mommy. The panic started settling in now. I was going to be raising a newborn. On my own. Damn it Samantha!!!

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