I grasp a hold of Ben’s arm tighter as the room slightly spins, I probably look as pale as a ghost and wasn’t surprised when Ben’s arms wrapped around me pulling me towards the couch and sitting me down. I could hear my mother’s loud voice from here and it getting louder as she complained about something. I start taking deep breaths as I see my parents round the corner followed behind Ben’s parents. Molly smiles and walks up wrapping us both into a hug and kissing our cheeks as she sits down beside us her husband following close behind and sitting in the chair beside her grasping one of her hands. My parents sit down on the love seat across from us and just stare blankly at us. I squeeze Ben’s hand as I look around the room, trying to avoid everyone’s stares.
I hear impatient tapping coming from one of my parents then my mother’s saying “Well, why the hell did you want us here? This had better be important I had to cancel my spa appointment.” I frown and I hear Ben reply “I’m sorry about that Mrs. Monroe, But Whitney and I have something important to tell you and we know this is going to affect your plans for our future but it was an accident and simply couldn’t be stopped now nor would we want it too.” I felt Molly squeeze my hand and I squeezed her hand back as I sighed and said “Ben and I just found out that we are… expecting….. a baby. I’m Pregnant.” I hear a gasp coming from my parents and a squeal coming from Molly as she jumps up and hugs me saying “This is splendid, the wedding with have to get postponed till next year, oh, the baby can be a-“ Molly got cut off by my mother yelling “Like hell this wedding is getting postponed! Why the hell would you go and get yourself pregnant? Never the less you will just have to deal with it and get an abortion can’t have you looking like a whale on your wedding day.” I gasp as my arms wrap around my stomache protectively as Ben stands up and says “Mrs. Knight we are not aborting this baby, It is going to be your grandchild and if you want this wedding to take place at all you are just going to have to wait another year like my mother just said.” My mother frowns as Andrew stands up and says “I must agree with my son and wife, this wedding can wait another year an abortion is out of the question.” My mother just stormed out of the house my father following close behind but not before frowning down at me.
As I hear the front door slam I start to shake on the couch Molly whispering comforting words into my ear. Andrew pats Ben on the shoulder and says “Ben get your girl upstairs, lay her down and take care of her son. I’m very happy for you two, let’s go Molly.” Ben grasp my hand as Molly kisses us both on the cheek and then they depart leaving Ben and I alone again.
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A while later I was laying on my bed staring up at the ceiling just trying to picture how much my life has changed in the last couple months and how much it’s still gonna be changing. I must have been zoned out cause I didn’t hear anyone come into the room until Jasleen’s face is hovering over mine. I scream as I jump up which was a bad idea as I banged heads with Jasleen who rolled over onto her back holding her head. I groan as I mumble “what did you do that for?” Jasleen scoffs and says “me? You moved idiot, now what has been going on with you?” I roll over onto my side facing her and say “I’m sorry Jazzy, I know I should have told you right after I told Ben but I got distracted and telling you would just make it final then I had to tell our parents and oh boy that wasn’t fun. I thought my mom was gonna chop off my head not that I ever got their approval anyways nooooo its always Jessie and –“ Jasleen puts her hand over my mouth and says “Whit, what the hell are you rambling on about?” I roll my eyes and swat her hand away “Damn it women, keep up, I’m pregnant.” Jasleen gasp and her eyes widen before she pulls me into a hug squealing and shouting “I’m gonna be an Aunty!” I smile as I say “I knew you wouldn’t hate me or call me a slut, you’re too good for me.” Jasleen gasp and says “Whitney you are no slut, you love my brother and my brother loves you and you two are gonna love this child then get married and grow old together.” I smile as I say “I really like the sound of that.” Jasleen laughs and says “of course you do, but now that you said your news I gotta tell you mine.” I sit up and say “well spill it already women.” Jasleen groans and says “Matt wants me to meet his parents, I’m not good with first impressions what if I screw up and they don’t want me dating their son anymore or they think I’m a freak or I spill something or laugh and something comes out my nose or-“ I shake Jasleen’s shoulders and say “ Jasleen! You are a wonderful girl, yes you are a little crazy and hyper but Matt likes that about you and I’m sure when they see how much you and Matt care about each other they will like you right away, so stop worrying.” Jasleen smiles and says “Yeah I guess you are right.” I slap her arm and say “of course I am right this is Whitney Monroe you are speaking too.” Jasleen rolls her eyes and says “yeah yeah.”
