Chapter 21: venting and blushing

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I took the bus to Sori's and I was completely terrified. We all know what happened last time I took the bus heading to Sori's.

I arrived safely and trust me I was thanking God! Sori and Ford have a beautiful home. Their house is 4 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms and a basement! that's huge considering I live in a 2 bedroom apartment with my mom.

I knocked on the door and Sori immediately opened it. We kinda just stared at each other for a few minutes and then we embraced in a hug. It made me feel really good.

Sori told me to come on in since the twins were sleep. Her babies are so cute! They have her green eyes and curly hair, but they have Ford's everything else.

Sori is mixed with Italian and Ethiopian and Ford is from Ireland. Her babies have a milky white skin with a hint of honey.

We sat on the couch. I twiddled my thumbs due to my uncomfortableness. I'm starting to think I shouldn't have told Sori.

"Well Shana, I guess I want to know why did you keep it a secret" She asked.

"I felt very strange. I didn't want a case. I didn't want anyone to know what happened. I didn't want anyone to think I was a whore. I didn't want anyone to think I asked for it.
I don't want fake pity. I just want to pretend this never happened." I said trying to stifle my tears.

"I don't even know what to do. I'm keeping my baby. I believe abortion is killing an innocent child, so I'm not doing that. Yet, I know when my baby grows up, they're going to want to know who their dad is. How do you explain to your child "your daddy is a rapist and we can go visit him on Tuesdays at the county jail"? That's something I am always gonna dread telling." I say.

"I understand. You are still very traumatized. But look at the blessing in this, you could've gotten an STD, but God gave you a baby instead. I know you probably think I don't understand but I do and I'm always here for you." She said.

Sori always makes me feel better.

I noticed a trail of confetti going outside.
"Sori, what's with the confetti?" I asked.

"Follow the trail." she replied.

I followed the trail and "SURPRISE!!!"

All of our friends and family were here. But why?.... of yeah! It's my 19th birthday today!

Even Luke and Antonio were here.

I started to walk over to them until Brendan stopped me.

"Hola Shana! You look beautiful! Happy Birthday" he said.

"Thanks. I'm glad you could make it." I gave him a friendly peck on the cheek.

I finally made it to Luke.
"Hey Luke! How are you!" I said. He looked upset. He kept glaring at Brendan.

"Luke calm down. He's just my friend." I said. I gave him a kiss of the lips. He blushed and calmed down. He picked me up and kissed me back.

"Can I ask you a question Shana?" Luke asked. I nodded yes.

"Would you be my girlfriend?" he asked with an obvious nervousness.

"Sure Luke! But I'm pregnant. I was raped the day before our first date. I hope that's not a conflict if interest though" I said.

"Nope. It's not a conflict. It's just all the more reason to want you." he whispered in my ear.

Now I guess I'm the one blushing.





Author time
So what do you guys think?

Are you glad Luke and Shana are dating now?

What do you think Shana should have; a boy or girl? Or multiple babies?

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