Unexpected Love

Chapter 15

Jezz POV

When Jen called me to confront me about what had happened between Lix and me, I was filled with a mix of anger and regret. Anger at Lix for ignoring me and leaving me in the dark about everything, and regret for the mess I found myself in. As if things couldn't get worse, I started feeling sick, and no amount of medicine seemed to alleviate the nausea.

After consulting with Jen, I decided to confide in my mom about my health concerns. Concerned for my well-being, she took me to the hospital, where the shocking truth emerged—I was two weeks pregnant. The news hit me like a ton of bricks. My mom, a staunch believer in the sanctity of life, firmly opposed the idea of abortion, leaving me torn and confused about what to do next.

Two days later, just when I thought things couldn't get more complicated, Felix showed up at my doorstep, his presence bringing a whirlwind of emotions. He spoke of things I never expected to hear from him, including the suggestion of abortion. But my parents' stance on the matter made that option seem impossible.

Feeling overwhelmed, I confided in Jen about the pregnancy and the turmoil it had brought into my life. Her support was a lifeline in the midst of chaos, but I couldn't shake the feeling of being trapped in a situation I never imagined.

Then came the day when I decided it was time to reveal a secret of my own. With Jen and Hyunjin by my side, I gathered the courage to address the unspoken feelings between them.

"Hyunjin, you have a crush on Jen, don't you?" I started, knowing the answer before he even spoke.

"How did you know?" Hyunjin's surprise was evident in his voice.

"It's written all over your face," I teased, glancing at Jen, who seemed equally shocked.

"Wait, seriously, Hyunjin?" Jen's disbelief was almost comical.

"Yeah, Jen. I've liked you for a while," Hyunjin confessed, his cheeks flushing slightly.

The revelation brought a surprising twist to the situation. Instead of causing rifts, I inadvertently played a role in bringing them closer together. Their mutual feelings for each other were like a silver lining in the storm cloud of my own troubles. They thanked me profusely for helping them realize their feelings, but inside, I couldn't help but feel a bitter irony. Life had a cruel way of mocking me at every turn.

As high school graduation approached, I couldn't help but feel a heavy weight on my shoulders. The silence from Felix was deafening, leaving me to navigate the aftermath of our shared secret alone. The decision to undergo an abortion without my parents' knowledge weighed heavily on my conscience, especially as I saw reminders of children everywhere, each one a haunting echo of what could have been.

The days leading up to graduation were filled with a tumultuous mix of emotions—regret, sorrow, and a gnawing sense of uncertainty about what the future held.