ANDREA'S POV
About two hours has passed since I got back home. Charlie, Sophie and I have just finished eating and they are both watching TV.
I've been pushing the fact that I have to tell them all evening but now's the time.
'its now or never '
"Ummm guys we have to talk".
They both look at me with concern all over their faces.
Charlie turns the volume of the TV down, all attention is now on me.
"Okay guys ..ummmmm.. whatever I have to say, I just wanna let you know that I understand your opinion and you have every right to judge me".
They nod in unison, their silence urging me to go on.
I silently gulp.
"So charlie, it's about Raymond-"
"Don't tell me you're considering going back to him?" His tone sounds a bit annoyed.
"What ?!! Fuck no !! I would never!" I watch relief wash over his face.
"Then what is it?" Sophie's voice seems strained, like she's trying her very best to be patient.
"Okay....umm...I...I'm -"
"ANDY!!"
"I'm pregnant!" I immediately clamp my hand over my mouth and look at the ground.
I can't bear to see their reaction; the looks of disappointment.
The silence in the room becomes unbearable.
Suddenly, Sophie screams. My eyes shoot up in shock. She runs over to me and hugs me.
"Girly, you've been holding something hot in the oven and you dint say nothing! How far gone are you?".
Her excitement is contagious and I find myself smiling.
"About three weeks now". It comes out in a whisper.
I look over to charlie to see his reaction. It's almost unreadable, only his lifted eyebrow shows his surprise.
"Why didn't you say anything sooner?"
"I wanted to tell you but I was scared of how you might react to it. I didn't want you to be disappointed. I just couldn't bear the thought of you abandoning me".
"But you know I would never do that". His voice cracks at the end.
Tears well up in my eyes as I look into his. All I see is genuine care and love.
'I should have told him sooner'
"Andrea, you know I will always support you and your decisions. No matter what bad decision you make...I'll scold you, no doubt ...but I'll be with you every step of the way".
I can't even doubt his words because the look in his eyes shows that he means every word he's saying.
By now the room is filled with tears, Sophie had started crying at some point.
"Thank you, Charles". I smile with tears and probably snot everywhere.
"Ohh calling full names, I see". He says with a laugh.
"Hey you started it first". I laugh along with him.
For the first time in a while, I truly appreciate the friends I have.
He wipes his face and comes over to hug me.
"I love you, Andy".
"I love you too, Charlie".
"Y'all are Soo cute.....you should be his girl...I ship it". Sophie's joke makes us all laugh.
"So Andy, when's your next check up ?". Sophie is barely containing her excitement.
" I have a check up in a few days, this Thursday to be exact".
"I'm going with you then".
"Okay then". I smile at how happy she is about the baby.
"I'm gonna be a godmother!!" She jumps all over the place and yells.
"Andy, does he know about the baby?" Charlie suddenly questions.
"No he doesn't and I plan to keep it that way". I don't want Raymond finding out and having another reason to be in my life.
"Hate to be that guy, but he has to know sooner or later".
Even though the idea ticked me off in so many ways than one , Charlie's right. After all, the child is lawfully Raymond's too.
I sigh a little bit.
"We'll cross that bridge when we get there".
He nods with a smile.
"Still can't believe you're gonna be a mom though, that's gonna be disasterous". The humor on his voice tells me he's joking.
"Ohhh come-on, I'm gonna be a great mom".
"Yeah right". We look at each other then we all start laughing.
The night goes on with casual conversation and light hearted laughter.
I haven't been this happy in a while.
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The weekend passed quickly with a bunch of baby talk and teasing.Its Tuesday and I'm at work.
I'm about to be done for the day but I need to ask for a leave for Thursday for me check up.
"Ummm Mr Raymond I wanted to ask for a leave this coming Thursday".
He stops his packing and looks at me .
"What for?"
"I need to visit the hospital sir".
A look passes across his face that looks like concern ..maybe panic but it's gone so fast I think I imagined it.
"Why do you need to go to the hospital?".
"I would prefer to keep that to myself seeing as that is not of your concern....sir". I almost forgot who I was talking to.
He looks surprised for a second before his expression changes back to a scowl.
"You can have the leave on Thursday". He says and storms out of the office.
"Thank you si-". The door slams, shutting me up.
'his fucking problem'
At least that's settled, now I won't have him hovering over me later on.
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