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I dialed Carson’s home phone with shaky fingers.
It rang twice before Rick picked up.
“Hello?”
“Um…hi. May I please talk to Carson?”
“No Gracie.”
“H-How did you know it was me?!”
“We have caller I.D.” Dang it.
“Alright, well…why can’t I talk to him?”
“Because you know why.”
“I really don’t Rick. I don’t get it. We got along fine when I was there! What Renee is doing isn’t fair! I love your son!”
He sighed. “Gracie, just move on. It’s not healthy to dwell like this. You’re a bad influence like Renee said.”
“It’s not fair! I need to talk to him!”
“It will be harder for him to detach himself when you keep calling.”
Suddenly I heard something in the background. “Dad? Who’s on the phone?” It was Carson!
“No one.” Rick replied.
“I’m not no one!” I screamed. “Let me talk to him Rick!”
“Please, calm down. No, you can’t.”
“Dad, who is it?”
“No one!”
“I’m pregnant!” I screamed.
I looked at Keith and Dawson who were just beside themselves with laughter. They were trying so hard to control themselves and not make too much noise, but Dawson’s face was bright red from holding in his laughter.
“Excuse me?” Rick said quietly.
“Let me talk to him Rick!”
“Are you really?”
“Yes, now give Carson the phone.”
F-fine.” He stuttered out.
I heard some shuffling and then Carson’s voice. “Hello?”
“Carson!”
“Gracie?!”
“Listen, I think I just made a huge mistake! I just told you dad I was pregnant! I’m sorry! I’m really not.”
There was silence on the phone. “I see. Well, that’s….interesting.”
I knew what he was doing. He was trying to make sure his dad didn’t catch on. “Please don’t be mad. I’m really sorry. It just slipped out, and Dawson said I should use it to talk to you, but I didn’t want to…then…well…yeah…”
“We’re going to have to figure out what to do.”
“Yeah…well…”
“School ends in about two weeks for you, so why don’t you come visit then, and we can figure something out. My school doesn’t end for about another month, but I’m sure we can make time.”
“Right.”
“Carson, she can’t come here.” Rick said.
“She has to dad. I can’t just ignore this!”
“What’s going on?” I heard Renee say. I guess she just came in.
“Gracie is pregnant…” Rick mumbled. “And Carson is the father.”
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The Tutor
RomanceGracie May Howards is a brat. She's mean, and she not very smart at all. But she has that personality that's strong that you can't say no to. She is rather naive when it comes to guys. She really doesn't know anything about love, about accomplish...
