Pregnant at 18

A Familiar Face

    It has been three months since Ricardo and I moved in together, and we couldn't be happier. Ricardo was attending each doctor appointment with me, which I thought was awesome. I was elated to have him there, because I appreciated that he had a vested influence in what happened to me and our baby. Of course, he would meet me in the room, because he worked five days a week. While he was working, Jessica and I would hang out in the condo pool, and what was even more great was that the condo had a Jacuzzi. Jessica and I would spend most of our time there. If she wasn't with me she was spending time with James. I was so elated that her and James were getting along so well. Jessica and I always talked about finding jobs, but when ever did anything about it, but now that classes were about to start, Jessica had found a job at a local car dealership for a receptionist. Before I knew it,the day had come for classes to start. I was so elated, because Jessica and I had classes together on Mondays and Wednesdays. The first day of classes Jessica and I met each other in the parking lot, and we walked in together. Monday,our first class was Humanities. When we were about to enter the classroom, we saw a familiar face, that we had not seen since the beginning of 8th grade. I couldn't believe who was standing in front of my face, that I froze in fear. It couldn't be. Why was he back? I cannot see him right now. The guy who took my virginity in the 8th grade. The guy that broke my heart. The guy that I dated since the 5th grade, and up and left at the beginning of 8th grade. It was Alex White. I hated him so much for what he had done to me, and I didn't want anything to do with him. I still was frozen when he came up to us to say hello. "Crystal and Jessica, it's nice to see you guys. At least now campus won't be so awkward." Alex said. I didn't know what to say. I was still frozen in fear at his site. I didn't know what to do, but one thing that I knew for sure was that he could never find out what happened in the 8th grade. That secret had to stay buried forever,no matter what. When I arrived home after my last class Ricardo was already home. He looked upset, and I proceeded to ask him about his day, but he dodged the question, and asked me about mine. I didn't want to tell him about seeing Alex, but what did I have to hide? Hopefully, Ricardo will not find out about this secret that my family and I have been keeping for so long. Not ever Jessica knows this secret. Even though I didn't want to I told Ricardo about seeing Alex today, and how my classes went, and all the work that was giving tome already. He laughed and said that he would help me study if I needed to, but regarding Alex, he asked me to stay away from him. I didn't say anything about him telling me to do that, because I wanted nothing to do with Alex. I wanted to keep as far away from Alex as I could, and knowing me if we had the same classes that would be hard. Even though I didn't love Alex any longer. I still had strong feelings for him. I was happy that Ricardo said that he would help me with my studies, because he had graduated already and he had his Bachelor Degree already. He was very smart and sophisticated, that intrigued me very much. In such a short time, he had accomplished so much. When we went to bed that night all I could think about was seeing Alex today in the hall. Why had he come back? Why does he think that he can just talk to me after what happened? I was so annoyed thinking about all these questions running through my head, that I didn't sleep well that night. I kept tossing and turning,because I didn't want Alex to find out about this secret. I just don't know how I feel about him knowing, or how he would react to it. I had to talk to someone, and I needed to talk to someone that already knew about the secret,because that way no one will find out this deep dark secret that I have been keeping. The next morning after Ricardo left for work I called my mother. I told her that I had seen Alex at the campus the day before, and she told me that I needed to tell Alex.