Friends With Benefits (Complete)

Your Mistake Is Your Mistake Nobody Else's

"This has to be some kind of sick joke." my mother stated. My mother was trying so hard not to believe me but she couldn't seem to get her mind to believe it enough. "Why Aria?" my mother asked me. She was now tearing up.

I never meant to hurt my mother, but as the seconds passed my words seemed to register more. Which made her more and more upset knowing that her perfect little girl possibly just ruined her life. "I'm so sorry mom. It was an accident." I said.

"Bullshit Aria! You chose to have sex! You could have said no! But you were stupid enough not to! You know what happens when you have sex?" My mother asked me as she raised her voice.

She was no longer filled with disappointment. She was angry and filled with rage. "You get pregnant! There was no fucking accident involved Aria!" She yelled. "Why?" was all my father asked. I knew he meant why I decided to have sex in the first place. My parents both know that by the time I went off to college, I was no virgin.

But it's not like they haven't given me the sex talk. I just didn't listen. And maybe that's either because I knew so much about sex already, or maybe because I was stupid enough to get pregnant. But my father asked me why. So much more calmly then my mother had asked me her questions. She more yelled, and my father simply asked in a calm voice.

Which I appreciated that he wasn't flipping out, even though he had every right. I guess getting approval from them was the greatest thing that I've ever wanted. And I know coming to their house at 19 and telling them  I'm pregnant isn't the best thing in the world. 

But right now I need my parents more than anything. I need their support, I'm not just here for the money. Even though it's a big part of why I came here. I want them to be a part of my babies life. I wanted to be a part of my life.

" it was an accident dad. Logan I got drunk at a party a few months ago. It was never meant to happen. Logan is my best friend, I would never want to ruin that. But after I found out I was pregnant, I told Logan. I was probably only about eight weeks. And at the beginning, he didn't want the baby. He told me to get rid of it. "

"So that's why I never told you. I hope that he would end up changing his mind, which he did. And please don't be mad at him for telling me to get rid of it. I never would have in the first place. But now I need your help, I know it's a lot to ask. Especially since my whole life you've taught me to be independent. But I need the money for an apartment or a small house. So then I can finish college." I said. My father and mother looked at me.

"Aria dear, you know how much I love you. And I'm not mad at Logan either way. I know it's a lot of stress, especially at his age. Both your ages to be more precise. But I won't give you the money sweetheart. And this just isn't about being independent. It's not that we don't have the money, because of course, we do. It's more about you've made a bad decision in your life, a terrible one. Logan was right, you should've gotten rid of it. "

"And now you're paying the price. And apart of that price is supporting your child. Which, will pay for. I will not be giving you money for the mistakes you have made. I did not raise you like that. Your mistakes are your own mistakes and you will not rely on anybody else to help you." My father said. I was taken back by his answer. I expected him to show me, love.

To show me support, I did not expect this at all. What was I going to do? Logan told me in the car that my parents are more rational than his are. So even if we do try and asked Logan's parents, we'd be screwed either way. I've met Logan's parents before.

 They are very nice people. But their money means everything to them. And I doubt no matter what, they would not give us money. So here we are aksing my parents for money that htye won't give.And what hrts more, is that  I don't ahve their supposrt. Which I so desprely want.

"Why not?! I know I've made a mistake, and I'm so sorry about that. But my mistake is not keeping my baby. It's getting pregnant in general. And now over the last three months, I realize something. This baby may change the future for me. And not in a bad way dad, and a good way. So what I'm 19? A lot of mothers at 15 have children! If they can do it so can I. And if I don't have your support I don't give a damn. As long as I have my baby and Logan I don't care. " I said lying about the support.

I looked over to Logan who is just staring at me. He seemed taken aback by my response toward my father. I looked over slowly to my mother who was looking at my dad. I knew something about my mom, and I could tell by looking at her. 

She wanted to give me the money, I knew she did. But she won't stand against my father. Because the money is mostly his, and she will not argue with him over money. She usually never does.

But instead of letting her do exactly what she has done over these last 15 years, I decided to finally stand up to both of them. After calling my father out, maybe it's time to finally let my father know how my mother really feels. Especially since we're getting everything out in the open.

" mom, why aren't you doing anything?! I'm your daughter! You're my mother! You're supposed to help me in my time of need! I know I've made a mistake, but you made a mistake too. You had me young, what's the difference?" I yelled at her. My father then slammed his fist onto the counter startling my mom, Logan, and I.

" I will hear no more of this, my answer is final. Do not try to go behind my back to get your mother. I know she wants to give you the money, but the money does not belong to her. The money belongs to me and  your mother has not worked a day in her life. And you should be grateful for everything I've done for you. And if we have to argue about this anymore, I will make sure that you get nothing! I'm serously Ariaa, I love you sweetheart so much. But I will not let you ruin your life like this." My father said. 

The more he went on to tell me that my child was a mistake, the angrier I got.All  I wanted to do was flip out. But I knew that wouldn't be good for the baby. I was already putting enough stress on it as it was.

"Honey, please come down. I know you think what she did was a mistake. I know you think the babies a  mistake. And I know you think that the baby should have been aborted. But she's your daughter, we should give her a chance. Just loan her the money ,we don't have to give it to her." my mother suggested.

My father took a deep breath in before considering what my mother just said. I should have just said a loan before. I didn't really want to cause a big stir up. I never wanted to.

" I will give you all the money you need if you need $1 million so be it. If you need five so be it. But I am not giving you this money Aria, it will be a loan nothing else. And just as a loan, there will be interest." My father said.

" fine father. We need $200,000. Just to get off for the start. And once we have everything settled, I'll start paying you back as soon as possible." I said. 

My father nodded. He left the room for one second and then came back in with his checkbook, he then started writing something down and then once he was finished he tore off the check and handed it to me. I looked at the check and it said $200,000. I gave him a small smile before walking over to my mom and dad and hugging them both.

" I love you both so much. No matter what you think" I Said before backing away from the hug. After sitting there for about another hour and discussing everything with my mother and father Logan and I decided to leave. We need to go speak with his parents as well. I ended up telling my mother that it's OK to tell other people. Especially since I won't be able to get a hold of everybody in the family.

After saying goodbye to my mother and father, Logan I headed out to the car.

" oh my god that was terrible, I can't wait to see how my parents react," Logan said taking a breath.

I chuckled slightly and then both of us got into the car. It looks like we're half way done.