Live A Little

Chapter 9

When we got out of the hospital it felt like I saw pregnant people around me everywhere!" Oh and it didn't help that my giddy friend of mine kept rambling on that it will be okay to be fat again and eat as much as I want because now I'm feeding for two and not one. "You know you're not helping me at all right?" "And why is that?" "You're telling me I'm going to turn into a fat slob again and I'm kinda freaking out about this whole baby thing. And don't get me started about how many pregnant people are here!" "Um Alex we're at a hospital. This is where a lot of women who have children in their stomach's go." "Whatever this is too much to handle." "Anyways when are you going to tell baby daddy?" "Soon okay." "No need for the attitude."

"Jenifer Marie you are NOT helping out with my situation at all!" I said throwing my arms in the air. "let's go get some Starbucks I'm sure that will help." "Didn't you hear there doctor. I can't have caffeine!" "I'll get you a decaf." "But that's not as good as a caffeine!" "Fuck fine I'll get you a fucking smoothie!" She yelled stomping to my car.

After we got our smoothies we were discussing the right time to tell everyone about my little 'gift'. "Just make a card and put mom, dad... Then it opens up and it has a picture of you with a baby bump saying I'm pregnant." "You know that would work but you know how my parents are they'll be even more pissed that I had to make a card." "Have Paul right next to you!" "Why my brother?" "Because he's a big fuck up and once they hear the news they'll look at Paul and start yelling at him instead of you!" "Too bad Paul moved out." "Then I don't know make them dinner have a nice talk then BAM and be like yeah bitches I'm pregnant! Suck on my pregnant belly!" "God you're such a dork but that might just work. I'll do it but I'm going to skip over the sucking on my belly part." "Whatever works just do it!" Jen said leaning back in her chair.

"And now for Ryder Colts. What and where are you gonna tell him." "Probably at school. I mean I'm not going to go to the park like last time." "You'll most likely beat the shit out of him!" "Sadly. But I'll most likely grab his arm and take him to a secluded area then be like hey you're a dad!" "Rather tell him then have him find out from someone else."

We got up after we finished we're on our way home. "Make sure to call me to see what they say." "Oh don't worry I will. Heck I'm sure I'll come over and spend the night." "Alright well good luck Alex and make sure to be calm." "Alright later." I said driving away.

"How was the movie sweetie?" Mom asked me right when I walked in. "Um it was cute. Yeah and funny. Hey tonight I want to cook. Is that okay?" "Sure dear let me just get out of your way and let my little chef cook." Mom said patting my head. I set the table with apple juice and all the plates and forks and brought out the meal I made. "Hey mom!" "Oh hi dear I didn't know you'd stop by?" "Yeah thought I'd come by and visit- Oh did Alex cook tonight?" "Yeah Paul I did." "Well count me in the family meal." Paul said sitting down at the table. Well here's another person to judge me while I give out my information that I am indeed pregnant.

"Chance get down here dinners ready!" Dad yelled. Well at least they are in a good mood right now. Chance came down and sat down by me. Everyone dug into their meals while I was waiting on the perfect time to spill the beans. "Something wrong dear?" Dad asked. "Uh no I'm fine." "Nah sis what's wrong." Paul said egging me on. "Honey are you alright you don't look fine." Here it goes...

"You can't get mad okay?" "Now why would we-" "I'm pregnant." "YOU"RE WHAT!" "EXCUSE ME YOUNG LADY!" "Alright sis! Way to get laid!" "Does that mean I'm going to be an uncle?" I heard everyone yell all at once. "Take deep breathes Margot." My dad tried soothing my mom. "When." "A mon-" "I don't even want to know! What makes you think this situation is okay! Do you know what all the other moms at book club will think! I raised you better to not go sleeping around!" "Mom I'm sor-" "I don't even want to hear you talk. You have ruined this meal! No you've ruined this family!" "For Christ sake Margot calm down!" "Dale do not tell me what to do when it comes to my daughter!" I just looked down at my barely touched plate ashamed. Ashamed of myself. "So how long do you think this bickering is going to last?" Paul whispered. I shrugged. "Pretty sure mom is gonna shun me for the rest of my life. Probably disown me." "Nah. She was like this when she found the bongs and pipes in my room." Yeah but you weren't having a child!" I whisper yelled. "I'm sure dad is going to calm her down and she won't be mad anymore." "She is the evil seed in this family! You hear me Alex!" Mom yelled while dad was dragging her up the stairs. "So when did you last have it." "Like a month ago." I told Paul.

"Well your mother is definitely not happy with the choice you made." "And she thinks I am." "As it sounds yes. It sounds like you did this on purpose." "So you're on her side. You think I'm a whore and wanted to make this family fall apart!" "She is my wife so yes I'm on her side." Dad said holding the bridge of his nose and taking off his glasses. "Yeah but I'm your daughter." "Daughter who made a stupid choice. You had unprotected sex dear. And don't go on telling me it was just once." "But it was!" "Save it. I don't want to know about your sex life, just go to your room." "But." "GO TO YOUR ROOM!" "Well fuck you too!" I said pushing my chair back trotting up the stairs.

Her parents are a bit harsh?