Waiting for You Island Series No. 1

Chapter 2: WFYTheUnexpected

I woke up with heavy eyes, still unable to process what happened earlier. My heart feels heavy. I don't know what to do anymore.

"I'm the father of the child, ma'am," Zackery suddenly blurted out.

My mom's eyes widened in disbelief. I know they don't approve of Zackery, but he is the father of my child. I can't just send away the father of my baby.

"Is it this, Zariyah? Why? What does he do for a living?" My mom asked in quick succession. She doesn't know who my boyfriend is. Ever since, I never introduced Zackery to her because I knew what would happen. They wouldn't accept him, so I decided not to say anything.

"What do you mean pregnant? Who's pregnant?" My dad appeared from a short distance.

I was shocked I didn't know what to do. When I looked at my dad, I saw the pain and anger in his eyes, as if he wanted to lash out but couldn't.

"Dad, I'm pre -gnant," I said, as tears began to fall. Zackery immediately comforted me.

I know my dad had high hopes for me, but I let him down.

"What about your studies abroad? Zariyah " My dad said, tears also falling.

"What now?" he repeated, until my mom hugged him. It felt like I was being crushed by a sharp knife, seeing my parents cry because of me.

"Get out of my house," my mom told my boyfriend to leave.

"Leave," she repeated, as if she was disgusted with Zackery.

Zackery had no choice but to follow my mom's command.

"Go ahead, babe, just leave for now," I told him.

"I'm sorry. I love you. Take care of yourself and don't stress too much," he said, kissing my forehead.

"I'll be leaving now, ma'am, sir," he bid goodbye to my parents and immediately left.

After I showered, I went downstairs. I wanted to be alone, so I went to the garage and got into my car. My decision was firm.

When I arrived at Delo Santos OB-Gyne Clinic, I immediately got out and went inside.

"Good morning, ma'am. How can I help you?" greeted a woman who I think is a doctor.

It hurts me, but I need to do this for everyone's good.

"I'm here for an abortion," I could barely say to the woman.

"Are you sure, ma'am?" the woman asked.

"Yes, I'm sure," I answered directly. I know this is wrong, very wrong, but I have to do it.

I couldn't think of anything else but to terminate the baby inside me.

"If you're sure, please fill out this form," she said, handing me the form, which I filled out immediately.

Through this, I will be able to study abroad. I hope the Lord forgives me for what I am about to do.

Once the bed was prepared, the woman called me to lie down.

"You can lie down here, ma'am," she said as she prepared the tools.

I went to the bed, and as I lay down, tears started falling.

I suddenly remembered Zackery. I know he would be furious, that he would hate me. But it doesn't matter anymore. What's important is that I go through with the abortion.

What now? I'm so confused if this is the right thing to do.

Just as the woman was about to start, I suddenly stood up from the bed.

"What's wrong, ma'am?" the woman asked, surprised.

"I can't do it," I said, crying.

"I can't have this baby aborted," I repeated, sobbing uncontrollably.

"I'm sorry, but I just can't," I pleaded for forgiveness.

"That's okay, it's good that you didn't go through with it. I know you're a good person. Now, go ahead and get dressed," the woman said, leaving the room.

Suddenly, my phone beep. It was a text from Zackery.

"Are you okay, babe?"

"Have you eaten?"

"Don't skip meals."

"I love you and our baby so much."

"I love you both," were Zackery's texts before I was about to get the abortion. I just didn't hear them earlier.

I quickly typed back:

"We're okay, me and our baby. Don't worry."

My tears kept falling as I read Zackery's messages.

I quickly left the OB-Gyne clinic and went to Breakwater to reflect.

The day ended with nothing but tears.

"Mam Zari," Manang said when she saw me staring blankly at the dining table. Mom and Dad had already eaten. They didn't even wait for me.

"What is it, Manang?" I said without looking at her.

"Are you okay, ma'am? You look pale," Manang said.

"I'm fine, Manang. Don't worry about me," I told her. Despite everything, she's been so kind to me, like a second mother. Manang Solly is such a good person.

"Just call me if you need anything," she added before leaving the dining room.

"Yes, Manang Solly," I replied, standing up to get my medicine. But then my phone beep again.

It was a text from Zackery.

"Okay, babe. Let's meet tomorrow at our usual spot. I have a surprise for you."

I quickly replied:

"Okay, babe, see you." Somehow, the night ended on a happier note. I couldn't wait, so after taking my medicine, I went straight to my room to sleep.

The next morning, I woke up around 7 AM to get ready. I went down to the kitchen for breakfast, but I didn't see Mom or Dad. They probably already ate. As usual, they were still mad at me. But I didn't mind, because I was going to see Zackery.

I asked Manang to prepare my food. After eating, I went back to my room to take a shower.

Once I was ready, I went straight to my car. I noticed from the corner of my eye that Mom was watching from a distance.

But I ignored it and drove off.

When I arrived at ADRCI Minimart, the place where Zackery and I always hang out, I got out of my car but Before I could walk over, I saw something in the distance that I didn't expect. My eyes started to sting, my tears fell, and my heart ached. I couldn't bear what I was seeing, so I decided to leave, but before I could, I saw Zackery looking at me.

"B-babe?" I heard him say as he tried to come toward me. But I immediately got into my car and speed off.

"You're all disgusting" I screamed, speeding up even more.

"I love you so much, but why is it like this?"

I screamed and screamed speeding up even more.

To be continue...

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