Baby On Board

Girl Meets The Friars

16 weeks pregnant

Today is the day Lucas and I finally tell the Friars that we are having a baby. I can tell Lucas is nervous because he has been frantically texting me all day. It is currently 3:30 in the afternoon and I have to be at the Friars by 7. I have already tried on about 6 outfits and when I put all of them on you can clearly tell I am pregnant. I am officially 4 months pregnant and have a slightly bigger bump. When you look at me you can clearly tell I am pregnant. I want to hide my bump as much as possible but since Lucas and I waiting this long into my pregnancy everything is showing off my baby bump. I sighed throwing another outfit on to the bed after realizing it made my stomach look huge. I pulled a black dress our from my closet and tried it on. I looked in the full body mirror, and to my surprise my bump didnt look huge. It looked very small compared to its actually size. Hopefully I hide it enough. I walked into my bathroom and begin working on my hair and makeup. I loosely curl my hair and apply some light makeup. After finishing with that I see it is 4:40 and I grab my flats. I begin walking to the door when my dad stops me.

"Are you sure you don't want me to come with?" He asked for the millionth time today. Dad is worried that Lucas' parents will act the same why my mom did. To be honest, I wouldnt expect that from Lucas' parents. I've met them before and they seem like the type of people who will support their child under any circumstances.

"Dad, this is just one of those things I need to do alone." I said smiling at him. He walked over and hugged me without saying a word. He let me go and I grabbed my coat. I looked back at him as I opened the door and smiled. I saw him smile and give me a quick wave before I closed the door walked out of the apartment building.

I hopped into my car and wiped the January snow of my flats. I drove to Lucas' house. At first I was worried but remembered to calm down and imagine that everything was going to be okay. The car ride only lasted about 8 minutes and I stepped back out into the chilly air.

I wrapped my coat tightly around my body and walked up to the door. I pushed the doorbell and stood there as my teeth chattered trying not to think about the cold. The door opened and I saw the face of Lucas father.

"Hello sir." I said with my teeth chattering.

"Maya. Please come in." I didnt hesitate to walk into his home. I wiped my feet on the door mat and instantly began to warm up.

"How have you been?" He asked and took my coat.

"Good and how about you?" I asked trying to polite. In all honesty I didn't really care but since he is going to be the grandfather of my child I figure I should at least pretend I do.

"I've been good as well. Shall we go eat?" He said leading me to the dining room. When I walked in I saw a beautiful table covered in a white table cloth, set for four people with a flower center piece. Lucas mother was already sitting down and so was Lucas. When Lucas saw me he immediately got up and welcomed me. I walked over to the chair he was sitting in and he pulled the one next to him out for me and pushed it back in after I sat down.

"So Maya, Lucas tells us you have something to tell us." Lucas mother says. I nod nervously and giggle a little.

"Maybe we should start eating first?" Lucas and suggest and I nod in agreement. We pass the food around the table. I grab a piece of chicken, some mashed potatoes and corn and a roll. We all begin to eat our food in silence. It was awkward.

"So.. Um.." Lucas starts but doesnt know where to go with what he is saying.

"Are you guys excited to graduate?" Lucas' mom asks. I nod. I am excited to graduate.

"Where do you plan to go to college, Maya?" Lucas' dad asks taking another bite of his food.

"Uhh..." I trail off. College is last thing on my mind. Obviously I'd like to go to college, but with a baby and Lucas in college, there really isnt any time.

"Thats actually what we wanted to talk to you about." Lucas said chiming in. I nodded. I don't know where he is going with this, but I'll pretend I do.

"Well Mom, Dad, I have decided not to go to college this upcoming fall." Lucas said. Both of his parents dropped his fork and I did as well. I knew one of us wouldnt be able to go to college but I thought it would be me.

"And why is that?" His father asked angrily.

"Well, I need to be there for Maya. Because um.. she kinda pregnant with my baby.." Lucas looking around in circles trying to avoid eye contact with his parents.

"What do you mean kinda pregnant with your baby?" His mother asks. At this point I am silent.

"Kinda as in she is pregnant with my baby." He mumbled a little.

"Lucas please. Thats ridiculous. You would never do anything like that." His father said and Lucas looked up with sadness in his eyes.

"Dad.. I'm sorry." Lucas said

"Lucas! What about youre future! You're ruining your entire life! What about college? a career? How could you be so irresponsible!" His father roared standing up. His mother is watching and not saying a word.

"Dad maybe this is my future. Maybe this is what I am meant to be. A dad." Lucas said standing as well. A smiled crossed my face as he protected himself and his child to his father.

"A dad?! At 18?! Lucas you've got to be out of your mind if you think you can raise a child at 18 years old. Especially with her." His father said motioning towards me. What does he mean? I thought he liked me? I mean obviously he doesnt like me right now but still.

"What is that supposed to mean?" Lucas asked with irritation in his voice.

"She never had a family. She didnt have a father and barely had a mother. What makes you think she is going to be any good and raising a baby?" His father said with disgust in his voice. I was hurt. But he was right. I barely had a mother so how can I be a good one?

"Maya is going to be an amazing mother. Just because he family wasnt perfect doesnt define who she is. I want this baby with her. I want to have a family with her and if you dont like that then I dont need you!" Lucas yelled back to his father. I stood up.

"Lucas please dont do this. I already ruined my family dont let me be the reason yours becomes ruined." I said grabbing onto his shoulder to calm him down.

"You already have." Lucas' father snarls and throws his napkin down onto the table. He looked me once more in eye before walking away. Lucas mother is still sitting in her chair silently.

"Maya. I'll walk you out." She said standing up. I follow her to the door.

"How far along are you?" She asked.

"4 months exactly." I said putting on my coat and shoes.

"Maya. I will support you and Lucas and your baby. I love my son, and it is obvious he loves you and your child. He wouldnt have done what he just did if he didnt love you. Please let me know if you ever need anything, I would be happy to help. And I will talk to Lucas' father." She said. I hugged her.

"Thank you." I smiled and walked out the door. On the way to my car I thought that I might have just ruined Lucas' family, and if I did, I dont think I will be able to live with myself.

A/N: omg guys i think this is the longest chapter I've ever posted. Anyways in a couple more chapters the babys gender will be revealed. I saw alot of comments asking to make the baby a boy so what I have decided is that I am going to post a poll and you can vote on what you want the babys gender to be.

I posted the link to the poll as an update on my profile so go over and vote! Whichever gender has the most votes by the time I write the gender reveal wins!