Secret Of The Locket🔐

Chapter 23

Chapter 23: It's Out

"Honey. Wake up."

I open my eyes at the sudden voice. Papa smiles warmly at me.

"Come on, baby. Get up. I called-in sick for you since I thought you didn't want to go to school today."

I smile and sit up against the bed rest.

"Thanks, Papa." I rub my eyes but they burn from crying so much.

"How do I look?" My voice croaks as it feels dry. He gives me a playful smile.

"Terrible." We laugh. He sits on the edge of the table and grabs hold of my hand.

"Mija... why didn't you tell us about you being pregnant?" His playful voice turns a little serious. I look at my lap to avoid his eyes.

"I don't know, Papa. I knew it'd disappoint you.. and I was planning for an abortion anyways.." A pain of guilt punches my stomach as I remember the little boy Quinn.

"An abortion? Honey, you shouldn't make big decisions by yourself.

"I didn't really do it on my own, Papa. Isaiah said it was okay to get an abortion."

"Really?" His actions show him being surprised.

"Yeah... but I changed my mind about getting an abortion."

"And why's that?"

"When I was at the clinic, I met the doctor's sister and she has one son and a baby on the way. I don't know, Papa. It made me wanna be a mama too."

"You're mother doesn't agree. And neither does your brother. Honey, you're too young to take care of a baby." He soothes my hand as he talks to me.

"I know.. but for some reason... I feel like I'm ready. I don't want to hurt the baby... it's part of me, Papa..." When did I become this interested and determined to keep the baby?

Papa sighs.

"Seems like you won't change your mind about this. Yes I agree that abortion isn't a nice idea. But maybe another alternative would've worked. But if you want to keep the baby... then go for it. That baby has a supporting grandpapi now." He smiles. And I smile back.

I love my Papa more than anything in this world. He has been there for me since I was born. Many people say I look exactly like him. Looking at him now, I'm still proud to be looking like my Papa. I have my Papa's eyes, same light skin, same hair color, and same nose. We both have dimples when we smile.

I lunge towards him.

"I love you, Papa."

"I love you too, Mi Preciosa."

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"Can I come in?" Joshua leans against my bedroom door.

"Yeah." I pick up the last thing that was on the ground.

"I'm sorry for yelling at you."

"Me too." I take a seat on my bed.

"I... I just wish you told us sooner."

"I'm sorry."

"So Isaiah's the father, right?"

I nod.

"Just making sure. Have you seen who are you gonna give it away to yet?"

My eyes widen. Give it away?? He's not meaning...

"I'm not selling or giving up my baby, Joshua."

"Aubrey. Think of those families that can't get babies. Think of those who do want a family."

"I want this, Josh. And both Isaiah and I are wanting to keep our baby." I hiss.

"You can't do this." He sternly says. I roll my eyes.

"Why not? Who are you to tell me what I can and can't do?"

"You're big brother who's looking out for you! You won't be able to finish schooling because of a baby!" His voice begins to rise. But I won't be taken aback.

"I'm still going to school! This baby isn't going to mess it up. It just won't." I don't know who am I trying convince: Joshua or me.

"That baby is a mistake, Aubrey. You weren't supposed to get pregnant at 15!!!"

That's when I get up and shove him out of my room.

"You wouldn't know." I glare and finally slam the door. I go to the mirror and boy was Papa not kidding when I look terrible.

My make-up was smudged. The traces of my tears are black. I really did look terrible.

"Grandma.. what am I going to do?" I take a deep breath and look through my phone. I text Gissel and the girls in our group chat.

Me: hey guys. Can we all meet at the park?

Seconds later they reply.

Lina/ Gissel/ Teresa: sure thing.

I fix myself up a bit and go out the window. I go through the alley and begin to walk. While I'm walking I leave a text to Isaiah.

Me: hey Baby.

It doesn't take me that long to get there. When I walk in the gates they were already there.

"Hey Baby." Gissel smiles.

"Hey Aub." Lina swings herself.

"Nuestra Princesa [our princess]!" Teresa gives me a bear hug. I lightly hug her back.

"Everything okay, Baby?" Gissel notices my expression.

"Yeah what happened? Why weren't you at Gissel's house?" Lina slowly swings up.

"They all know."

Immidiately Lina stops swinging.

"Wait- I thought you told them?"

"You didn't tell them?" Teresa gasps.

"Baby..." Gissel's smile fades.

"I couldn't have told them. I didn't want to. And I thought if I aborted the baby then they would never find out." I admit. They all nod in comprehension.

"So what now? Are you going to live back with your family?" Teresa moves and takes the swing next to Lina.

"I don't know. They don't even know I'm out here right now. I sneaked out and.... mama and Joshua are mad and don't like the idea of me having a baby."

"Well.... anything on Isaiah yet?" Teresa lightly smiles.

"Yeah. He's back." I smile. Lina stops the swing again for a second.

"Finally." Lina laughs.

"Did you tell him about keeping the baby?" Gissel sits on the grass.

"Yeah. And he supports me." I warmly give them a smile.

"AAAAWWEEEEE HOW CUTE!!!! A LITTLE AUBREY!!!" Teresa squeals at the thought. Lina and Gissel smile. I look down at my stomach and I feel a small smile form in my face.

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