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Friendships and breakdowns

Chapter 10: Friendships and breakdowns

Krystal's POV

After the week of the great inquisition was over it started to somewhat return to normal. The police reassured the school they would continue to handle the case and let them know if any new leads concerning a student came up.

Meanwhile my life was continuing to spin out of control. Turns out those bombs at our party had been a deliberate attempt to kill someone. We weren't sure who but I had a pretty good idea. I wouldn't say my dad was the most well liked person. Feared and respected yeah but liked, definitely not. Even I sorta wanted to kill him but unfortunately I'd have to get in line behind those bombers.

Plus I had other things to worry about.

"Just try to relax." Jackie instructed. I squirmed around on the hospital cot. She rubbed a cold gel on my stomach and I flinched.

"When will I start showing?" I asked panicked.

"Not for a little while."

"But I will start showing right?"

"Of course." Jackie chucked but I didn't find it funny.

"Alright so on this screen here you should be able to see your baby. It's still a bit early to find out the gender but in a few more weeks we'll know for sure. Do you know what you'd prefer?"

"I'd prefer not to be pregnant at all."

"You know this is kind of your fault." Jackie scolded.

I stared at her tears prickling my eyes. I hated her. But mostly I hated myself because she was right. I'd been blinded by a foolish love.

"Forget this, I don't need you reprimanding me right now." I wiped the gel off and stood up. She grabbed my arm.

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said that. I of all people should be more understanding." I wiped a few tears away.

"Lay back down so we can see the baby." She instructed.

"Can we just wait a little longer... I- I don't think I'm ready yet."

"Of course sweetie. But still sit down. I want to talk to you." Reluctantly I obeyed.

"Do you know who the father is?" She started directly into my eyes. I almost looked away.

"Yes." I answered because I absolutely knew for a fact who the father was.

"Will you be telling him?"

Hell no.

"Never." I said evenly.

"Krystal that's not fair." She argued.

I felt myself getting angry. "No, you don't get to tell me what's fair. You know what's not fair? Life isn't fair. But we deal with whatever it throws at us."

"I wouldn't exactly call how you're behaving dealing." She whispered softly.

I stood up putting my wig and glasses back on before grabbing my purse. "I'm managing. Now if you'll excuse me." My feet carried me toward the door.

"Krystal." I stopped not turning around.

"Take care of yourself ok? I'll see you in a few weeks."

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When I got home I immediately went to my room. I couldn't wait to snuggle in my comfortable sheets and watch Netflix for the rest of the day. After our whole house had been inspected it had been declared safe. I missed my canopy bed.