Call On Me

10

Arianna

Yesterday was supposed to be my last day of therapy so today I had a follow up appointment.

My scary ass dragged Teelee with me because Lord knows I don't want no more bad news. I'm still scared to get my std test results back because who knows what Babyjoe could've passed to me?

"When you finding out the gender?" I asked Teelee, looking down at her growing stomach. Now she was 4 months and finally starting to show.

My legs swung over the bed I was sitting on, waiting for my doctor to arrive with the results of my check up.

I did a pee test, blood test, and she checked my ears, nose, throat, and my wound that was completely healed.

I ran my hand over the scar that I'm now proud of. No need to dwell on it. I fully accept it as a part of me.

"I don't know. I wanna have a gender reveal soon. My mom gone plan it all out" she pulled her hair back into a ponytail. "I'm gone be so mad if-"

My doctor walked back in the room, sitting at her computer, typing some things in. I chewed on my lip out of nervousness, saying a little prayer in my head.

God if you get me to leave clean and std free I swear I'll never even look at another drug dealer, amen

I let out a slow breath as she spun around in her chair, hoping for the best but prepared for the worst.

"I do have some news for you Miss Marshalls" the doctor said, putting her glasses on as she read the document in her hands.

Why me? Why god? What now?

I had my fingers crossed I didn't have any std or sickness.

I was shaking holding Teelee's hand. She gave it a light squeeze, making me calm down just a bit.

"Congratulations you're 8 weeks pregnant and all clear of any std"

8 weeks is 2 months. 2 months ago I was still with Babyjoe I think.

I covered my mouth with my free hand as the tears started.

How? They said I wouldn't be able to carry a child.

"I'm sorry Miss Marshalls, is something wrong?" The doctor walked up to me, placing a hand on my thigh. "We can get you all the help you need"

I was speechless, crying too hard to answer. This all just wasn't sitting right with me.

Teelee knew all along. I dont know how I didn't know. I don't feel anything besides random stomach aches from time to time.

"She's beyond happy, thank you" Teelee told her, hugging me.

"I'll write out a prescription for prenatal vitamins" the doctor stood up giving me a light smile. "Congrats again", walking out the room.

"They said I couldn't .." I whispered outloud.

"God .. God said you can" Tee shook my shoulders smiling at me. She grabbed a tissue, wiping my eyes for me. "You deserve it babe"

"No I don't" I weakly smiled.

"I told youuuuu and you didn't wanna listen to me" she wiped my last tear. "We not gone cry about it. We're gonna be all smiles over here"

I laughed, wiping my face. Sometimes I think everything happens for a reason and there's a time and place for everything.

Lashonda is literally the best friend any girl could ask for. Maybe God ain't give me real girl friends in high school because he was saving this one for me.