Be Brave

Chapter Nine

EDITED*12/03/16
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I was sitting in the waiting room of the doctors office, waiting to get checked out. My mother was with beside me reading a magazine but I knew she was just distracting herself from how worried she was. Me on the other hand, I was beyond terrified. There were a million different things that could be wrong with me.

"Beatrice Prior."

When I heard my name my mom and I both got up and walked in. The doctor did a series of tests on me. It was getting towards the end of my session when the doctor said she had some news for me. I got off the bed and took a seat beside my mom. She came over to us on her wheely chair so she was in front of us.

"Beatrice, I'm sorry to tell you this, especially with your recent events, but honey your pregnant..."

I jolted awake and took in my surroundings. I was in my room on my bed, covered in sweat. I signed, it was just a dream. I slipped out of my covers and made my way to my closet. Today I was going to the doctors for a check up and hopefully find out that nothing has changed with me.

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As my mom and I were waiting, I couldnt help but think of the worse. I mean what if I was pregnant? What if they were twins? What if I was infected with an STD? What if I could never have children? This was all too much to handle. I didn't want to change, I didn't want any of this.

"Tris honey, it's your turn to go in now" she said calmly, but I knew she was panicing on the inside and just wanted to be brave for me. I got up and we walked into the doctors office together. When I walked in she told me to take a seat on the check-up seat while my mom could sit on one of the chairs on the other side of the room. My mother had told my doctor what events had occured recently so she knew that I could possibly be pregnant. To be honest I didn't even know if Luke had raped me or not, it was just what I had assumed since I had woken up in nothing but my bra and panties. I had all these questions that needed answers and part of me was relieved that they were all going to get answered though I was still scared of what those answers were going to be.

She had done a basic check-up and it was now getting to the part where my questions could finally be answered.

"I have some bad news, after doing your check up I have come to the conclusion that you have lost your virginity..." she paused an waited a few seconds before continuing "you said that you were feeling a bit sore in that area and that is a symptom you get when you first have sex."

I just sat there unable to speak. That just proved that I was no longer a virgin and worst of all I was raped. But what worried me more was the fact that it means I could possibly be pregnant. I managed to nod at her statement still shocked at the news.

"Because of this incident, I am going to put you through an ultrasound so I can see if you are pregnant or not, okay?" I nodded once again and she led me to a new room.

I sat in the reclined chair and laid back resting my head on the head rest. The doctor put a clear jelly-like substance on my bare stomach. I relaxed while she spread in out over my stomach with a small machine hooked up to a computer screen. I tilted my head so I could see the screen as well. My mother was at my side staring intently at the screen as well. After staring at a black and white screen for what felt like forever and not understanding the movements or shapes, the doctor finally spoke.

"Beatrice you are not pregnant" she said with a sign of relief in her voice.

I let out a breathe that I didn't know I was holding and gave her a small smile. Although I was relieved I wasn't pregnant, I had still lost my virginity in a way that no girl should ever have to. To lose our virginity is a big deal in life and can change who we are forever.

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One week later. . .

It had been a long day today. I had gone to court in the morning and had just got home. I was extremely tired and had been on my feet all day, I was not looking forward to going back to school tomorrow. My parents had been nice enough to let me stay at home all week and 'heal'.

The court ruling had gone pretty well. I told my side of the story in front of the jury and they all seemed satisfied with what I said and Luke was found guilty. He was charged with rape and was sentenced to 3 years in prison without the option of bail. I know I should be glad that I won't need to see his face again for a while but it was the look he gave me before he was taken away.

If looks could kill, I would definitely be buried under the ground by now. His muscles showed his fury and his eyes were staring intently at me, burning holes into them. What made me confused was why was he smirking. It wasnt a funny joking kind of smirk, it was more of a mischievous, evil kind of smirk. He had so many emotions showing on his body, I couldn't tell what he was thinking and to be honest I was scared.

It was almost seven when we returned from the court house. Tomorrow was the first day back at school and it was a Monday. My mom had already talked to the principle about my incident so she knew why I wasn't in school. My friends knew nothing about what happened and I wasn't planning on telling them. They would just pity me which I do not want. I decided to just skip dinner and go straight to bed.

After saying a quick goodnight to both my parents, I headed up to my room. I got changed into my pjs and got under the covers. Tomorrow was going to be a long day.
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