Why'd You Leave Me?[ A Bensler FanFic]

Chapter 24

"You're what?"My mother asked, and I swallowed hard.

"I'm pregnant. I guess it happened 3 weeks ago." I spoke, and Aunt Amanda was smiling largely at me, but my mother was quietly looking at me. She was surprised.

"Congrats, sweetie." Aunt Amanda beamed, before moving to hug me. I hugged her back and then swallowed hard.

"I have to get some pills, then I should be able to go home." I breathed, and my mother turned and left. I frowned and bit my lip.

"I'm not the only one who isn't extremely happy." I sighed.

"Why aren't you happy?" Aunt Amanda asked, and I frowned.

"My husband may be dead, and then I just found out that I'm nearly a month along. You wouldn't be happy either." I frowned, before running my hands through my hair.

"Hey, just don't worry too much. I'll go check on her. But on the bright side, Jesse is going to have a cousin close in age."

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I went home later that day, and I went straight to bed. I slept for a few hours, before Tyler and Sadie came to wake me up.

"Harper, time for dinner!" Tyler exclaimed, as he climbed onto the twin bed and started to cover my face in sloppy kisses, but it was my baby brother, I enjoyed all the love he could give me.

"What time is it?" I asked, looking at Sadie.

"6. Dad made burgers." She spoke, but I quickly grabbed Tyler and put him on the ground before running to the bathroom. I threw up, and I didn't even feel like eating at all now.

"Harp, are you alright?" Sadie asked, and I nodded, as I sat back and took slow breaths.

"I'm fine. I'll be down in a few minutes." I replied, and then I quickly turned and threw up again.

"I'm gonna go get Mommy."

After a few minutes, I heard my mother's heeled boots make noises as they came into the room.

"Morning sickness?" She asked, and I nodded slowly.

"I've never gotten sick before, just really sick to my stomach." I breathed. She helped me to my feet, and then pointed to my tooth brush.

"I'll go make you some tea to settle your stomach." She spoke, and before she could leave, I spoke up.

"Mom, I'm sorry. I know that this isn't what you want, and frankly I wasn't prepared to be pregnant at 19 and have my husband on the other side of the world, but it is my baby." I breathed. She stopped and turned to look at me. Her eyes were filled with tears.

"I love you and this baby, Harper. It is just a lot to take in at once. I'm happy that you and Lark are having a baby, but I still wish you would've waited longer." She replied, and I nodded.

"I'm going to be the best mother possible to this baby." I breathed.

"I'm not doubting that. You are going to be an amazing mother." She smiled. My mother touched my arm and then leaned in and kissed my cheek.

"One tea coming up."

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Two weeks later, we were ready for my Aunt's baby shower. It was CoEd because she wanted Dominick to be there. So everyone was bringing their husbands, and Liza showed up with Ethan.

I was standing in the background, getting food out while everyone else talked to my Aunt and the rest of the guest, when I heard Ethan's voice.

"Hey, Harper." He spoke, and I swallowed hard.

"Hi." I replied quietly. I walked towards the fridge and pulled out another tray of veggies, but turning back. Ethan was smiling at me and I looked at him with confusion.

"What?" I asked.

"How are you feeling?" he asked, and I shrugged.

"I haven't fainted since our fight, so I'm fine." I replied, and he frowned.

"I'm sorry about that." He spoke, and I shrugged. I was going to respond, but then I heard my phone ring. I pulled it out of my pocket and walked outside quickly.

"Hello?" I questioned, and I heard noise in the background, gun fire and helicopters.

"Harper?" The voice questioned. Lark's voice questioned.

"Babe? Where are you?" I questioned quickly.

"I'm in a base hospital. I'm fine." he stated, loudly.

"What happen?" I questioned back, panicked.

"We were bombed. I got a few cuts and some bruises. I'm helping out here until I get reassigned. How are you?" He asked, and I ran my shaky hand over my face and felt tears run down my cheeks.

"When can we talk again?" I breathed.

"A week or so, why?" he asked, and I bit my lip as I looked at the ground.

"Can you hear me okay?" I question.

"Barely, but I can guess what you are saying." he laughed, and I chuckled.

"Lark, you are going to be a Dad." I spoke, and his side went silent.

"I didn't catch that." he replied. I swallowed hard and decided to say it louder.

"Lark, I'm pregnant!" I exclaimed into the phone, and all I heard was a cheer from his side. 

A smile spread over my face, and I laughed.

"I take it that you're happy?" I asked, and he laughed.

"I'm more than happy! Am I going to make it home before the baby is born?" He asked.

"I'm only 5 weeks along, so I'm sure you'll be home before."

"Only 5 months left before I should be home." He replied, and I heard my name called and I sighed.

"I have to go Lark. I love you so much." I smiled.

"I love you too, Harper. I'll be more than excited to get home to you and our boy." he spoke, and I laughed. 

"What makes you think it's a boy?" I giggled.

"Just a feeling. Stay safe, Harper."

"I should be saying that to you, Lark. I'll still be praying for your safe return."

After saying we loved each other another time, I hung up and put my phone in my pocket. I went back into the hall, and saw Liza and Ethan fighting.

She looked at me and stomped over.

I was happy for a moment, but then when she came over and slapped me, that happiness faded away.

"What the hell was that for?" I asked, as I held my cheek. Aunt Amanda, Dominick, and my parents came over.

"Stay away from my husband, slut. If you dare come near him again, I will kill you." She hissed.

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