No Control

Chapter 5: Alone...but free.

Amethyst's Pov:

I can't believe it, I left. I left three days ago and I haven't heard a word from him. Granted I am staying at a B&B in the middle of the city. I wonder what he's doing right now, I mean I hated him...I hated living with him and I love that he's no longer got control of me but curiosity consumes my thoughts.

I've been looking for jobs and apartments for rent every day since I left. My first night away I walked until sunrise and I thankfully found this place. I explained to her my situation and she is letting me stay for as long as I need. I made a doctor's appointment for this afternoon and have sent in my resume to a few local places of work.  

Before Harry kept me locked away from the world I had a life. I went to university for culinary, music, and Psychology. I majored in all three because I wanted to make sure there was that much extra of a chance to get a job somewhere. But then Harry told me I never had to work so I put it off and put it off and then one day I was just completely locked away from the world.

"Amethyst, is that you?" A familiar voice mumbles behind me.

I turn around and I don't recognize the woman, tall blonde with green eyes and a lip ring. She looks familiar the longer I look at her.  The eyes look at me in recognition and she smiles like she's happy to see me and that's when it hits me.

"Alexia?? Is that really you?" I exclaim.

She hugs me tight and her breathing hitched in her throat. Her warm hug and the inviting scent reminds me of home.  My best friend, god it's been so long. She looks so different, she used to be a brunette, never had a piercing and she's aged...like me. We're still young but after years of not seeing her...I barely recognized her.

"Where have you been? I've looked everywhere for you. You don't have any social media and nobody has heard from either you or Harry in years. I was so worried and for years I kept thinking I was seeing you and the same as today but it's actually you. Where's Harry?" She rambles excitedly.  

"It's a long story and I want to tell you but not in the middle of this store," I explain.

"Come to my place, I'm sure Jason would love to see you!" She smiles.

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We went to her place and I told her and Jason everything. They told me to call the police but I don't have any proof. Besides, it's drama I don't need right now and I don't want him to know where I am. 

"Look, I appreciate your help and I am so so glad to reconnect trust me. I haven't had any contact with anyone besides Harry and his mother for years. I gotta go though, I've got a doctors appointment in twenty minutes. We'll talk soon okay?" I smile and hug her tight.

"Let us drive you, we'll stop for some Starbucks and A&W. What do you think?" She smiles.

We made it to the appointment with ten minutes to spare. I haven't told her why I'm here yet and I don't know how to, I'm nervous.

"Hi, I'm Amethyst...I called and made an appointment for an ultrasound." I say to the desk clerk. 

"You're pregnant?" Alexia looks at me astonished.

I nod and walk toward the waiting room.

"I planned to leave him today, he was going to be out of town but then I saw the signs and if I am pregnant...I couldn't stay and have him figure it out. I never would've been able to leave. He wouldn't be a good father and I wasn't going to give him the chance." I shrug.

"I'm so sorry you went through that girl. If you need anything at all, we are here for you." She takes my hand and gives it a squeeze.

"Amethyst?" The doctor calls my name.

I follow her in, nervous as hell and hope to god I'm pregnant. Even if it's Harry's child...I've always wanted to be a mom and even though I'm alone, I'm alone and free.

"Do you know for sure that you're pregnant?" She asks tapping the chair.

"No, I haven't had the chance to pick up a test." I smile.

"I'll just get you to roll up your shirt. This gel is going to be a bit cold." She smiles.

She squirts the gel on my stomach and I focus my attention on the screen. She takes the ultrasound stick and moves it around.

"You are indeed pregnant, times two." She smiles.

"Twins??" I ask surprised.

"Indeed, twins. Do you want a print off?" She asks.

I nod and as she prints it off she hands me a cloth to wipe the gel off my stomach. 

"Congratulations." She smiles.

I smile at her and make my way back to Alexia and Jason in the waiting room.

"So??" She smiles.

"I'm a mama." I smile.

She squeals and hugs me with excitement.

"A mama, of two!" I smile.

"Twins! Oh my god, it's a miracle. That's amazing! We also have good news. We were talking while you were in there and we decided that since we have a spare room in our loft that we'd offer it to you. Free-rent, just pick up some groceries here and there. At least till you get your own place." Alexia offers.

"Are you kidding? You guys! Thank you...you're the best!" I exclaim.