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Tatianna's POV
I lay on the cold, sterile bed in the emergency room, the harsh fluorescent lights above me making everything feel surreal. The doctor's voice was a distant murmur as he explained the procedure. I tried to focus, but my mind was a whirlwind of fear and confusion. My mom stood in back of me for support and I felt like my heart was beating out of my chests
"Okay Tatianna, now this is just the rape kit. It's just a couple quick swab." the doctor said gently, her eyes full of sympathy. "It's important for evidence and your health."
I nodded numbly, unable to find my voice. The examination felt endless, each moment dragging on like an eternity. When it was finally over, the doctor sat down beside me, his expression grave. I requested for a female doctor because I couldn't bare another man just touching me.
About a hour later, they came back with my results from my swab test, blood and urine.
"Tatiana, Mr and Mrs Edmonds. I do have the results."she began, in a careful tone."The results show that Tatianna is pregnant."
The words hit me like a punch to the gut. Pregnant? I felt the room spin around me, my breath coming in shallow gasps. Tears welled up in my eyes, and I couldn't hold them back.
"No,"I whispered, my voice breaking. "No, no, no..."
My mother was at my side in an instant, her face etched with worry. I looked at her, my vision blurred by tears. "I want an abortion," I said, my voice trembling but firm."No questions asked."
Toni nodded, her eyes filled with understanding. "Okay, sweetheart. We'll take care of it...it's whatever you want." Mom said, I knew it was to much for her but me..
Mom had said she needed to step outside and talk to Kenny so talk to him so they did. I could hear their muffled voices through the door, discussing what needed to be done.
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Nobody's POV
"What do to think?" Kenny asked.
"She's made her decision.No questions asked."
Ken sighed deeply.
"Okay, we need to support her in this. It's her choice."
"There's something I need to tell you, Ken. It's something I've kept from you for a long time."
"What's up?"
"When I was 16, I got pregnant. It was with you, Ken. After that night we spent together, I found out I was pregnant."
"What? Why didn't you tell me?"
"My mother made me abort the baby. She didn't give me a choice. That's why I was acting so weird to you after that night. I was dealing with so much pain and confusion."
"Toni, I had no idea. I wish you had told me."
"I know, Ken. I've held a grudge against my mother ever since. That's why I want Tatiana to make her own choice. I don't want her to go through what I did. I didn't wanna force her or Tianna for the matter."
Kenny hugged Toni tight. He wanted to be angry but he couldn't. "Thank you for telling me. I'm sure this was so hard for you, Tone"
"It was...I just... I didn't know how to tell you. I was scared, and my mom was so forceful. I felt so alone. She didn't want me to have anything to do with you.. She even threatened to send me back to Maryland to live with my dad and that's why I snapped on Tatianna but it was the wrong thing to do.."
"You don't have to feel alone anymore, Tone..ever. Now Tatianna needs to know that she's not alone."
"Yeah. I want her to feel supported, not pressured. It's her body, her future."
"Maybe we should sit down with her and just listen. Let her know we're here for whatever she needs."
"That's a good idea. She needs to feel our love and support, no matter what she decides. Maybe I should open up to her about my experience so she doesn't feel bad or alone"
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Tatianna's POV
After a few minutes, they came back in, Mom's face was pale but resolute.
"Kenny and I talked,"she said softly. "We agree. We'll support you in whatever you decide."
Kenny walked in behind her, his expression a mix of sorrow and determination. He took my hand, his grip warm and reassuring. "We're supporting anything that you decide."
As the night wore on, I found a small measure of comfort in their presence. The road ahead was uncertain and terrifying, but for the first time in a long time, I didn't feel completely alone.
I laid in the hospital bed, feeling drained and exhausted. The pain was overwhelming, both physically and emotionally. It was hard to believe everything I had been through, but I knew I had to stay strong. This was just another challenge I had to face.
When my mom finally signed off on the abortion, I felt a mix of relief and guilt. I didn't want to go through with it, but I knew it was the best decision for me. The drugs I had taken to numb the pain from the beatings had already put the baby at risk, and I couldn't bear the thought of bringing a child into such a chaotic world.
The days in the hospital seemed endless, but eventually, I was released. We had to stay in Atlanta for a while so I could recover from the procedure. It was a tough time, but being away from the place where I had experienced so much trauma was a relief. It gave me a chance to start fresh, to focus on my recovery without the constant reminders of my past.
I leaned on the support of my friends and family, who were always there for me. They offered a shoulder to cry on and a listening ear. I knew that healing was a long process, but I had faith in my own strength. I had already come so far, and I knew I could get through this too. All I needed was time, support, and a lot of love.
