Never One To Ask (Book 2) (Completed)

Chapter 25: Expostulation

Sitting in the clinic for the exact same reason as I had been in one the last time is so embarrassing. The only differences are that this one is on campus and this time I'm pretty sure I really am pregnant. I had managed to stay healthy all year leading up to this point, only having small colds here and there when the seasons change. But now, there isn't any other reason I'm sitting on this bed other than to hear my test results, and I can't hide the embarrassment.

"You are in fact pregnant, as suspected," the nurse confirms, reading from her Manila folder. She points her hot pink manicured tips at the paper, reading the print through her glasses. "We were able to determine that you're at least thirteen weeks." My mouth drops at the news. That's close to four months. How could I have not noticed?

Sure, I'd gained some weight, but I still never attributed it to being pregnant. Not once did it cross my mind; not even while engaging in such risky behavior of having unprotected sex. How could I have been so stupid? It took me getting nauseous just for Jay to point it out, and even then I didn't want to believe it.

"Would you like to know the gender?" She questions. "I can get you an appointment with the nearest sonographer."

I nod my head. "That would be nice, thank you."

"Ya know, it's usually the freshman. You're probably the youngest I've ever seen. But, that shouldn't hold you back from anything. So," the blonde nurse continues, shaking my attention away from my thoughts. "You will need to make a decision. I can let your RA know if you'd like?"

I quickly shake my head. "No, no. I can tell her myself," I say. "Thank you though."

"Ok, sweetie. You have a lot to think about but I'm here if you need anything. I can work with you for whatever you decide," she nods as she explains sweetly.

She's right; I have so much to think about now. I know what she's referring to but keeping the baby is absolutely the only option I have. What I really need to think about is how I'm gonna continue my education.

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Gabriel had been avoiding me since I told him the truth about Jay. But lately, we've been giving an effort to be on cordial terms with one another. He doesn't greet me in the mornings like he used to, but he still makes random eye contact with me from time to time.

"How are you doing?" He randomly asks as he sits on the couch right next to me. For a second, I imply that he's referring to my pregnancy, but that's not possible because I haven't told anyone here about it.

"Just fine; you?" I reply. I've been trying to keep my distance from Jasean when I'm around Gibby and I know that he can sense me being a bit stand-offish from him and Amy.

He rubs his chin with his hand before looking at me. "I'm still gonna check up on you, always," he tells me. "Ya know?"

I nod my head. "I appreciate it, I really do, but," I hesitate. "I would've appreciated it more if you would've let me explain myself and if we were still together," I admit.

Gibby scratches his head and nods with a meek smile. "And I apologize. I just don't do well with drama. It leads to heartbreak," he explains as he looks me in the eye. His heart is so sincere and pure, makes me wish for what we had. "I'm sorry though, I really am, Keri."

"It's ok," I assure him with a hug. He holds my hand in his grasp. "We're cool, even though you kinda friend-zoned me," I laugh. Gabriel chuckles too.

"My offer still stands," he smiles. "For the future."

If only he knew about my current predicament, he probably wouldn't even talk to me anymore. "I'll hold you to it." I grin back at him as he takes my hand and we do our little handshake.