Runaway

3

I sat on my bed, thinking about what I just experienced, a gun held to my head by a man that had just shot another.

I was shocked when he let me go, maybe he didn't want to take two lives.

This baby practically saved my life.

I wanted to tell someone but I was worried he would somehow find out.

My hands were trembling and my leg was bouncing up and down.

A knock at my door made me jump, I looked through the peep-hole and saw Rachel.

I let out a sigh of relief and opened the door.

"Why didn't you call me?" She asked.

"Crap, I'm sorry. I went for a walk, had to clear my head." I explained.

"It's okay, what happened with Joseph?"

"He tried to get us back together then said if I aborted this baby I'd be murdering it then said he will be back to get his stuff and stormed out." I sighed.

"Aw, it's okay." She pulled me into a soft hug.

My phone started ringing, I groaned when I saw my managers name on the screen.

"Hello?" I answered as Rachel walked into the kitchen with Duke.

"Verity! Thank god I managed to get you. There's a show here in New York that I need one more girl for and since you're one of the best, I was hoping you could do it." He spoke quickly.

"I'm sorry I don't think I can."

"I know your wedding was just yesterday and I'm sorry it's such short notice but I really need you there." He almost begged.

"I'm sorry but I can't."

"That's okay, I'll get someone else, goodbye." He ended the phone.

"Should I go to the doctor?" I asked Rachel.

"Why?" She came back into the room.

"To see if I'm actually pregnant."

"Sure, let's go."

"Don't I need an appointment?" I asked.

"It's fine let's just go." She put her jacket back on and handed me mine.

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We got to the doctors and somehow managed to get an appointment.

"Well, Miss Reyes." The doctor started. "It looks like you're about 5weeks pregnant, morning sickness lasts for about 9weeks but it's different for everyone. Is there anything else you'd like to know?" He asked.

"Um, how far along can I get an abortion?" My voice was quiet so Rachel held my hand.

"Well to get abortion pills, you can be up to 11 weeks or if you'd prefer to get it done in a clinic you can be 24 weeks." He explained.

"Thank you." I got up and put my jacket back on.

I drove Rachel back home after convincing her I'd be okay then went back to mine.

When I arrived, Joseph's stuff was gone.

I felt empty.

My phone rang once again.

"Hello?" I answered, it was my manger again.

"I'm sorry, Verity but can you please do todays show?" He asked again.

"Look, I don't think whatever the outfit is would fit." I sat down on my sofa.

"Why?" My manger sounded confused.

"I'm...pregnant."

"What? How far along are you?" His voice perked up a bit.

"About 5 weeks, why?" I questioned him.

"You'll barely be showing yet, please."

"Fine, where is it?" I gave in.

He gave me the place and I started driving.

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I arrived at the big building and went through the back entrance like I was told.

I saw one of my friends there, Harriet. We met at her first show and I helped her out since she was nervous.

She was at my wedding, one of my bridesmaids.

"Oh my god, Verity?" She ran over to me and gave me a hug. "Are you okay?"

"Yeah I'm fine." I smiled.

She pulled away and started walking to her makeup station, there was one of the makeup artists standing there.

"Sit down." Harriet told me.

I took off my jacket and the woman started doing my makeup, I saw a lot of girls I've worked with before, that made me a bit happier.

Once the woman finished, my manager came over to greet me.

"Thank you so much for coming, Verity." He gave me a small hug and whispered. "Congratulations by the way."

"Thank you, just please don't tell anyone."

"Of course!" He grinned. "Come with me I'll show you the outfits you'll be wearing.

We walked over to the clothes, there was some lingerie there and some short dresses.

"You'll be wearing this." He showed me a black laced bodysuit, it was strapless and practically see through. "And these." He handed me a pair of black heels.

"Okay." I walked to the changing rooms and got dressed.

I looked at myself in the mirror for a minute. I was worried someone was going to be able to tell that I was pregnant.

A knock on the door scared me.

"Just me!" Harriet said from the other side.

I walked out and saw her, we were in the same outfit but hers was white, she looked beautiful.

"Oh my god, you look amazing!" She smiled.

"So do you!" I returned the compliment.

"Next, we have Harriet Bell." The announcer spoke over a speaker.

"Good luck." I watch as she walked though the curtains and out on the stage.

"Up next is Verity Reyes." The announcer said.

I saw Harriet coming back after a second, she kissed me on the cheek as I walked out.

I looked straight ahead as I always do and walked it the end of the stage, I posed for a second and as I did, I spotted a very familiar pair of blue eyes, staring at me.

I could feel my heart beating quickly as I turned back around and walked backstage.

"Change into this." My manager came out of nowhere and handed me a red dress and red heels.

I took them and changed, I could hear other girls names getting announced as I looked at myself again.

Those eyes were replaying in my head, they're so familiar, I need to get a better look.

When my name was announced again I walked more confidently this time, seeing the same man with those beautiful eyes, he was gorgeous.

He kept eye contact with me until I had to turn away and as soon as I did, I knew where I'd seen him before.

He was the man that almost killed me earlier the same day.

I only saw his eyes before but now that I'd seen his whole face it's like he was a different person.

A/N

Short chapter I'm sorry guys.

What do we think Verity should do with the baby?