Lena woke up the next morning with a sense of heaviness, her mind still reelin' from Que's confession. The shock had faded, but a dull ache lingered, a reminder of the trust that had been broken. She knew she needed time to process, to think about what this meant for her, for her daughter, and for the future she'd envisioned.
The sound of her mom knockin' gently on the door pulled her from her thoughts.
"Lena? Can I come in?" her mom's voice was soft, filled with the kind of comfort only a mother could offer.
"Yeah, come in," Lena replied, her voice still laced with the weight of last night.
Her mom entered, takin' a seat beside her on the bed, her hand reachin' over to gently rub Lena's back. "I can tell somethin' is weighin' on you, honey. What happened?"
Lena hesitated, unsure where to begin, but eventually, she told her mom everything—Que's confession, the other girl, and the uncertainty of their future. She tried to keep her voice steady, but a few tears slipped through as she relived the hurt.
Her mom listened quietly, noddin' as Lena spoke, and when she was finished, her mom pulled her into a hug. "You don't have to decide anything right now, Lena. Take your time, and think about what's best for you and the baby. But just know, whatever you choose, you have us right here by your side."
Lena felt a sense of relief in her mom's words, a reminder that she wasn't alone in this.
A Day of Reflection
After her mom left, Lena spent the day focused on herself, takin' small steps to clear her mind. She stayed in, readin' through her psychology notes and tryin' to center herself. The reality of motherhood felt closer than ever, and with each moment, she felt her resolve strengthen. No matter what happened with Que, her priority was her daughter, and she was determined to build a life that was safe and stable.
Que Reaches Out
That evening, as Lena settled in to relax, her phone buzzed with a message from Que.
Que: Lena, I know I hurt you, and I don't expect you to forgive me right away. But I need you to know that I'll be here for you and our daughter, no matter what. I want to do right by you.
Lena stared at the message, her heart conflicted. Part of her wanted to respond, to let him know how much his actions had hurt her, but another part of her needed space, time to figure out what she truly wanted. Instead, she simply typed back, I need time, Que. Let me have that.
His response came a moment later: Take all the time you need. I'll be here.
A New Sense of Resolve
Later that night, as Lena lay in bed, she felt a sense of clarity settlin' over her. She didn't have all the answers yet, but she knew one thing for certain—she wasn't goin' to let Que's mistakes define her path. She had her own dreams, her own goals, and a daughter who would soon be dependin' on her.
For now, she'd focus on the journey ahead, on creatin' a world where her little girl would feel loved and safe. As for Que, only time would tell if they could rebuild the trust that had been broken. But no matter what, Lena knew she had the strength to move forward, one step at a time.
With a deep breath, she placed her hand on her belly, whisperin', "We're gonna be alright, baby girl. I got us."
As she drifted off to sleep, Lena felt a renewed sense of purpose. She was ready to face whatever came next, with her heart set on buildin' a life of peace, love, and resilience for her daughter.
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Unfinished Business
RomanceLena thought she was doing the right thing when she broke up with Que, the love of her life, just days before heading off to college. After all, they were headed in two different directions-she was focused on building a future, and he was tied to th...
