Never Broke Again

Chapter Twenty-two

The next few days, I went ghost. I just wasn't feeling it. I didn't want to do anything or talk, I slept a lot. I knew eventually i'd have to tell everyone, But I wanted to explore all of my options first. I didn't even know if I had options. I am still a minor. 

There was one day I knew i'd be alone. Justin had taken Anaya out for the day, My Mom was at work, So I decided to go exploring. 

I entered the clinic alone. I knew I wasn't going to make a decision based off of my visit, But I needed to be informed of everything I had or would be able to do. Approaching the front desk, The lady who sat there could see the fear on my face ( I presume )

"Hello, How can I help you?"She asked curiously.

"I, I think, I'm pretty sure i'm pregnant, But, I wanna know my options, Like, Do I have options? Is there someone I could talk to? I haven't told anybody yet, So"-

"What's your name honey?"-

"Jaila Smith"-

"Okay, Listen, I'll put in a call, And we'll get you right up, Okay,?"-I nodded yes. I went and waited in the waiting area. I started to get anxious the longer that I was there. What if Justin comes back early? My thoughts didn't exactly calm me down. Luckily, A nurse called my name, Scattering my thoughts. I nearly shot up out of my seat. The nurse was a short blonde woman who was wearing purple scrubs-She looked nice.

"Are you Jaila?"She asked as I got to her. I nodded yes.

"Hi, My name is Deena, How are you doing today?"She asked, Smiling. 

"Okay"I replied nervously. She led me into a room, It was like a small office.

"Please, Take a seat"She said, Pointing one of the two available seats. I quickly sat down in the plush chair. She sat directly adjacent to me, In the other chair. "Okay, So, You told the woman at the desk, That you might be pregnant? That you're pretty sure, Did you take a pregnancy test?"-

"Yeah"-

"How long ago was that?"-

"A few days ago?"-

"Were you able to pin point your conception date?"-

"Mhm"-

"So, About how far along do you think you are?"-

"Uhh...The first time was a few weeks ago, Maybe a month? We've only done it twice, But i'm also irregular, So I couldn't exactly say which one was the actual conception. I started having morning sickness, So I thought I could be"-

"Okay. Are you and the baby's Father...?"-

"Um. It's complicated"-

"Do you have any family?"-

"Yeah, I live with my Mom, My brother and his daughter."-

"And how old are you?"-

"Sixteen"I answered. 

"So. Do you have an idea of what you want to do?"-

"No, I don't really know what to do"-

"Okay, Since you're still a minor, Obviously, You're under the care of your Mother. Keeping the child is almost always an option. Then there's adoption. Adopting your baby to a family who would Love care and raise it. And finally, There's the option to terminate the pregnancy."-She delved deeper into each option. Detailing what they'd consist of etc. 

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"You don't have to make a decision now, Wait until you're ready, You've researched and determined which method is most suitable for both you and your unborn child"-I was quite overwhelmed. That was a lot of information for me at one time. 

"Jaila, I know it's a bit much...But, Would you perhaps want an ultrasound?"She asked curiously. "You'll not only be able to see the baby, But we could be able to pin point conception, And how far along you are."She added. My curiosity was strong. 

"Sure"I accepted. 

"Okay, Come with me"-I got up and followed her into another room. This one had a small hospital looking bed and a machine next to it. "You can lay back on the bed, Pull up your shirt and i'll get everything ready"-I nodded and followed her directions. I laid back on the bed and slowly pulled up my shirt. I hadn't realized the small bump of belly that i'd had. It could be easily mistaken for being full after eating though. 

Minutes later, The nurse was rubbing a little wand along my lower abdomen, Trying to locate the baby. It slightly tickled. 

"Oh! There!"She spoke. I turned quickly toward the monitor. On the dark screen, I could see something. There was a small blob in the middle. I wasn't sure of exactly what I was looking at. "You look t'be about five weeks along"She announced. I was definitely struck silent. This is real, Like...Real life. There is a baby inside of me, I'm carrying a baby...

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