TOO LATE. (Urban Teen Fiction)

Chapter. 22. UNDERSTANDING

Jasmine POV

It's been a month and I finally get to go home. I must admit I started going crazy these last few days. Only because Dre had been coming to see me every day except these past few days.  The visits just stopped. A few of my friends from school came to visit me and bring my homework, so I could stay on course.

They also filled me in on the latest, like how Dre and Tara have been a lot more serious in their relationship. They also told me that he has been balling hard, and that him and Justin have been rolling together.

Those two would be the last I would think that would be good friends. His mom has been spending time with me every day,  telling me about his birthday coming up.  He doesn't know yet, but his mom is throwing him a huge party.  So I guess I'm going since I will be home, and out of this damn hospital.

I have been in such a head space about the money Dre gave me.  Every time I try to bring it up, he disregards it and leaves.  I made up my mind and decided to keep my baby. But even with that said, I still didn't know why Dre wanted it to be that way.  With him and Tara being in a relationship it didn't make since to me. 

Me and his mom have become a lil closer, including my mom. They both stood behind my choice and said they would help me out.  My mom has been going to a clinical rehab for the drug abuse and has separated from her husband. Which makes me feel better about how things will be.

I got a call from my mom telling me she was on her way to pick me up.  So I started getting myself ready.  Once she got there I was discharged, and for some reason I felt as free as a bird. We walked down to the car as the nurses wheeled me out in the wheelchair.  I could see someone sitting in the passenger seat of the car.

My whole demeanour began to change, I quickly assumed it was Rick her husband that she claimed she left alone. I looked up at my mom and the whole time she looked back at me with a smile on her face. I seen no reason for her to be smiling, as we started getting closer and closer to the car.

I heard my mom whispering, "now I will have both love's of my life home with me". The person in the passenger seat opened the door getting out as they ran up to me. My frown grew into a smile instantly, as tears of joy streamed down my face.

"Juan", I screamed. "When did you get out.

"I was released this morning, but ma told me she was coming to the hospital for blood work, so I sat in the car. I didn't know you were here, I thought you were at school".

"Yea, I been in here for a while, due to some things. I missed you so much, are you out for good"?

"Yea, but I'm on house arrest, and have to see a fuckin P.O, but it's good" .

We all stood there hugging each other for so long even ma joined in, as we forgot about the nurse standing there. Juan grabbed my bag and put it in the car as we made our way home.

On our way home ma stopped at IHop so we could eat. We sat at the table catching up on everything, I even told my brother what happened. He was pissed off and said that he was going to kill Kevin, but little did he know Justin already beat him to it. When I told him I was pregnant he looked up from his plate toward me in disappointment, "why aren't you getting rid off it"?

"I wanted to but mama and some friends are going to back me up by helping out".

"I understand all that, but what about the sleepless nights and school"?

"I should be ok", at least I hoped.

"Well it's your choice and as your big brother and it being my niece or nephew, I got your back".