The Untold Story of A Single Mother

Chapter Two

I made my way down the hallway to the nurses office, I could feel my heart beat getting faster every step of the way. I kept asking myself "Why am I so nervous? It couldn't be anything major." As I waited for her to get finished with the guy in front of me, thoughts of my mom flooded my mind. If only she was here to take care of me, I would be at a little bit more ease than I am now. As the guy walked pass me I could see the nusre motioning her hands for me to come in.

Nurse: Ms. Jimmerson, what seems to be the problem?

Me: Um, I think I'm catching a virus or have an upset stomach.

Nurse: How long have you been feeling this way?

Me: Since this morning

Nurse: Ok Ms. Jimmerson, I can give you some medicine but we have to do this new procedure and you have to take a test.

Me: Test? *looking confused* What kind of test?

Nurse: Pregnancy test.

Me: Oh, I already know I'm not pregnant

Nurse: Ok! Just following the procedure *hands me a cup to urinate in*

This is why I was skeptical about coming, they have something new to do every week but I knew the test would come back negative so I had no worries about taking it. As I urinated in the cup, cleaned myself up, washed my hands and took a quick look in the mirror; I was feeling better already.

Me: Here you go *handing her the cup*

Nurse: This should only take a quick second. You can have a seat until your results are clear

As I waited patiently, I could feel my phone vibrating. It was dad telling me he wouldn't be home until late, why was I not surprised. I was used to being home alone, most nights JJ was there to keep me company or I would crash at his crib. His parents were understanding and didn't mind if I stayed a few nights.

Nurse: Ms. Jimmerson I have your results.

Me: *gets up to leave* See I told you I wasn't....

Nurse: *cutting Nat off* You're pregnant!

Me: *looking at the test* WHAT???

Nurse: Yes ma'am, congratulations.

I couldn't believe my ears. Me, Natalia; pregnant. I wanted to break down but I knew I wouldn't be able to lie to Kels and B. So many thoughts rushed my mind at once, how would I tell my riders or my dad but most importantly; how would I tell JJ. The weight was so heavy on me, the tears began to fall and Russell Clark was the last place I wanted to be right now.

Me: I gotta go

Nurse: Ms. Jimmerson wait...

*rushing out the nurse office*

JJ: Nat, come here. *running over*

I didn't want him to see me upset and I wasn't ready to share the news I had just received so I took off.

Kels: Where is Nat going?

JJ: Idk, she just took off from the nurses office.

*gets in car and drives off*

My thoughts were taking control of me and crying was all I could do at the moment. The more I thought about it, the more the tears rolled down my face. I was a complete mess and being around my friends was not a move at the moment.

*pulls up to drive way, gets out and enters home*

Dad wasn't home and being alone was for the best. I entered my room and flopped on my bed. As I lay there in silence, I could here my phone going off.. "You know very well who you are, you're the only one; you've got my heart" It was JJ calling. I still wasn't ready to explain to him why I ran off the way I did just yet, the time was not now. I could feel a nap sneaking up on me and I wasn't about to fight it. I got undressed, sleeping in my bra and boy shorts. I looked in the mirror at my tiny stomach.

Me: Your fairytale is no longer a dream; it's reality.

I cut my mobile off and crawled under my king size bedsheets. I wanted to sleep forever or until this nightmare was over. Not knowing how to tell my loved ones, maybe this nap wouldn't be so bad after all...

*2 hours pass bye*

As I awake from my sleep, it still hasn't dawned on me that I was a mother in the making. I cut my phone on, knowing I had several messages and maybe a few voice mails.

*buzz buzz buzz*

The messages were coming in faster than a bullet. JJ, Kels and B were very concerned, I had to face them eventually and if I didn't tell them soon, they would soon catch on. I hated keeping secrets from them but when the time was right I would let them in. First I had to tell pops, if only I wasn't afraid of his reaction then it would be easy to tell him.

*hears someone downstairs*

Dad: Baby girl, I'm home.

That's just great. It was now or never, if only never was a choice I'd stick with that but unfortunately I can't hide it for the rest of my life at least I would like too. I heard dad making his way to my room, my heart hit my stomach and I knew shit was about to get real.

Me: hey dad

Dad: Are you alright baby girl?

Me: Yes... Well no *sitting up in bed* I have something to tell you

Dad: Go ahead...

Me: *clears throat* I'm um, I'm pregnant

Dad just sat there for a moment in silence, I could tell he wanted to explode; the look in his eyes were scary and I was ready to hear his lecture.

Dad: Have you told the father?

Me: No, I wanted to tell my main man first before I told him. Are you mad?

Dad: Yeah but there's nothing I can do but support my baby girl, that's what your mom would want me too.

Tears begin to fill his eyes, I guess they were happy tears but I knew he was a little upset. He expected more out of me and being pregnant while in school was not one of them. Now that I had told daddy, I felt ready to tell my riders and JJ, I just hope their reaction will be the same as my dad's.