The Stripper

XI

Kyra | 1:19 pm

I sighed and sat back in the chair as I looked at my laptop screen that was on the Google search page. I looked at the words in the search box.

Where can I get an abortion in my city?

Did I really want an abortion? I mean the baby is innocent and its not its fault that it has a fucked up father.

Maybe I could put it up for adoption.

Wait no I cant do that. What if when they grow older they want to know who its birth parents are, they locate me, ask me why I gave them up and then find out I gave them up because I hate its father. They dont deserve that.

I could be a mother.

I've wanted to be a mother numerous times but I always told myself I wasnt ready. I was too young but now look at me, 22 and pregnant with no clue how to raise a child.

I let out a sob because I was so frustrated. I was so close to getting ready to destroy this hotel room. I needed my bestfriend.

I grabbed my phone and called her, she answered on the 3rd ring.

Madeline: Hey g-

Me: Madeline I-I dont know what t-to do. I was gonna g-get an a-abortion but then-

Madeline: Woah. Okay first you need calm down, okay? Stop crying Ke. Wipe your face.

I did as she said and steadied my breathing.

Me: O-Okay.

Madeline: Okay so what's wrong?

Me: I dont k-know what to d-do. I was thinking about abortion, then I was thinking about adoption. My heart isn't letting me do any of those options.

Madeline: Okay you need to get out of that hotel room. Im at the mall with Athena and some friends-ish. Can you come here? We can eat and talk okay. I can give you advice, I will help you. Okay?

Me: Okay. I'll be there in about 30 minutes.

Madeline: Okay. Call me when you get here and I will come meet you. Okay?

Me: Okay.

We hung up and I logged off of my laptop and closed it. I went in the bathroom and washed my face. After 15 minutes I had taken a shower and was dressed. I grabbed my keys, crossbody and phone before walking out the hotel room. I went down to the parking deck and got in my car.

I pulled up and parked. I grabbed my phone and called Madeline while I was getting out the car.

Madeline: You here?

Me: Walking in Dillard's now.

Madeline: Okay. Wait for me by the bench infront of Aeropastal.

Me: Okay.

We hung up and I did as said. I sat down and sighed while looking down.

What am I gonna do?

??: Auntie Kyra!

I got tackled in a hug by Athena. I laughed and picked her up.

Me: Hey baby! Gimme a kiss.

She pecked my cheek and I pecked hers. I set her down and held her hand and walked towards Madeline.

Madeline: Okay so what's going on?

We began walking towards the escalator.

Me: Im pregnant Maddie. I-I have no clue what to do.