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Tianna's POV
Today my sisters and I turned 16 and we were so happy! Mom shared Tatianna to come back but she didn't want to so Tey and I just celebrated with the whole family. Mom had asked Tey and I where we wanted to go and we chose a Hibachi place in Beverly Hills so what's where she took us. I felt light headed the entire night and I barely ate. I had so much on my mind it was hard to stay focus.
"Tianna, are you okay? You haven't touched your food," Mom asked, concern lacing her voice.
"Yeah, I'm just not that hungry," I replied, forcing a smile.
My Dad noticed the exchange and chimed in, "Is everything alright, Tianna? You can tell us if something's bothering you. Is it because Tatianna isn't here?"
I hesitated for a moment, then shook my head."No, it's nothing. Just feeling a bit tired, that's all."
KJ's childish self snickered and tried to lighten the mood."Maybe you're just saving room for dessert! They have the best chocolate cake here."
Everyone chuckled. My reached across the table and gently squeezed my hand. "If you need to talk later, we're here for you, sweetie."
"Thanks, Mom," I said softly, appreciating the support but still feeling the weight of my secret.
Kenston, noticing the tension, decided to change the subject. "So, Teyanna, how's your dance practice going? Any new moves you want to show us?" I smiled and mouthed, thank you, to Kenston.
Teyanna grinned, I was happy he was able to shift the focus. "Actually, yes! We've been working on a new routine that I can't wait to perform."
As the conversation moved on, I tried to join in, but my mind kept drifting back to the test waiting for me at home. I knew I needed to find a moment to sneak away or something. I honestly wanted to call it a night but it Teyanna's night too and it was her first dinner out with her girlfriend so I knew I didn't want to ruin tonight.
I was in my thoughts when I felt a tap on my shoulder, I turned around and it was mom holding Kenji with a smile.
"I gotta change Kenji, you wanna come help me?"
"Sure"
I backed up my chair and went with my mom to the bathroom to change my brother. I cleaned off the changing table then out Kenji's mat down that mom lays him on.
"Ti, Are you sure, you're okay?"
"Yeah I just kiss Tati"
"I thought you said-"
"I know but I didn't want anyone to worry.."
"Oh sweetie know but we all miss Tati but she has to work on herself. I can't let her just disrespect me or anyone else"
"I know Ma..Can we move pass this? I didn't mean to start up anything"
"You didn't sweetie, I know we're all under stress right now"
"Yeah-"
I felt my stomach turn and just as that I ran into the closest stall knocking down the door and spewing my guys in the toilet bowl.
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I was on the bathroom floor sobbing. I tried taking a deep breath, trying to calm myself, but the weight of the situation is overwhelming. I was still shaken from the test that I took over 35 minutes ago. Everyone was asleep and it half past midnight, Fear came over me and wouldn't leave.
I reached for my phone and found Eric's number. I pressed his and it rang. He didn't answer the first time then I called again and he picked up, he was asleep and groggy. I could hear it in his voice.
"Hey T, what's up?"
"Eric, I took the test. I'm pregnant."
There's a long pause on the other end. Then a click.
"Eric?"
I stared at the phone in disbelief, tears flowing even more freely now.
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A knock came to the door and I wiped my tears. A head peeked in and it was Kenston.
"Do you want to talk about it? I can hear you crying from my room•
"I'm pregnant..I took the test Kenston.."
"You serious?"
"Yeah..I just... I didn't expect this. Eric and I weren't even that serious, and now he's completely shut me out. Now I'm on my own"
"You won't have to do it on your own. You've got friends, family, and people who care about you. I'm sure mom and Dad will figure out a plan. Have you thought about what you want to do next?"
"I don't know. I haven't really had time to think. Everything just happened so fast."
"That's understandable. It's a lot to process. But you have time to figure things out, Right? And whatever you decide, I'll support you. We can look into all the options and resources available to you."
"Thank you, Kenston. It means a lot to have someone here with me."
"Of course. You're not alone in this Ti. Take it one step at a time. How about we get out of this bathroom and go downstairs and get some more of the birthday cake before KJ's big self eats all of it"
"Yeah, that sounds nice."
I smiled and Kenston helped me to my feet, and we leave the bathroom together. We go downstairs to the kitchen and get some left over cake that we had from my birthday and we sit across from each other talking.
"Thanks Kenston, I know you got a lot going on but you always got my back"
"You know I love you sis, Blood or not"
"I love you too"
"You know, it's okay to feel overwhelmed. But remember, you have the strength to get through this. And I'll be here to remind you of that whenever you need it. You're stronger than you think, Tianna."
