"Cassie, sweetie, please do me a huge favor."
"What is it, Mom?"
"Do. Not. Get. Pregnant."
"Ever?"
"I mean, don't get pregnant in your teen years."
"Okay, Mom, I won't."
My mom trusted me to keep my promise....I was 13 and in middle school at the time.
The day before my 15th birthday, I have sex with my best friend's brother, which got me pregnant.
My life is ruined because of that baby. I'm way too young to be a mom. And, worst of all, I broke my promise.
Here goes a period of interesting but horrible events that changes my life forever...
I swear, I decided to let loose with my boyfriend, Derek, and it's just BAD news. Now look what happened! I'm pregnant at sixteen! I don't have a clue on how to raise a child, but I do know it takes a lot of work. Now I am going to have to get a job. Work harder at school. Tell my boyfriend AND my parents about this unexpected blessing. Oh, how I wonder how they'll take it. I REALLY hope they don't abandon me in the end. I need all of the support that I can get right now.
One thing for sure is that I don't regret anything. I love Derek and I love our unborn baby. I'll do everything in my power to take care of it. But can I do it? Can I be a good mother at sixteen? I'm Melina Martinez, but people calls me Melly. This is my story.