New Beginnings

Chapter 58

Then the room finally filled up. There were about 6 girls that looked like they were about 15. 2 of them looked like they were rich so I was wondering why they were here. 5 of them had on dirty or ripped up clothes. Then the last one was sitting next to me. She had red hair that went down her back, green eyes, and freckles. She had a black eye and there were bruises on her shoulders and wrists. Ouch.

"Welcome everyone. Im Natasha and I was once was a troubled pregnant woman. I thought things weren't going to get any better but they did and here I am. Im here to help you. So lets start off with names", the one with the clipboard said.

Everyone went around in the circle and said their name. I didn't bother to remember any of them except the one next to me. Her name is Stacey.

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".... And he left. After I told him I was pregnant, he just disappeared. I never saw him again." One of the younger girls were just finishing up her story. They all had the problems I thought was going on. The baby daddy leaving them, the mom being on drugs, and abusive relationships. It finally got to me and I shook my head,"I'll pass."

"Are you sure?", Natasha asked.

"Yes Im sure. Thank you", I gently smiled.

"Are you her husband?", she asked Chres.

"Yes?"

"Hmm okay. Stacey, it's your turn", she said.

"U-um I, uh", she stuttered.

"It's okay, Stacey. Just take a deep breath. No one will judge you. We're here to help", Natasha assured.

I looked back at Stacey and she took a deep breath. "Well it started off so perfect. Me and my boyfriend were so excited for my pregnancy. We'd bought the baby so many clothes, bottles, diapers, everything.. Then..", she stopped, started to tear up. "On his way home one day, he got into and accident.. He didn't make it home."

Now she was full on crying and her leg was shaking. I reached over and put my hand on her knee to try and calm her down. She looked at me and smiled. "After that, I had no money and I was kicked out of my house. I had to move in with my dad because my mom had already passed away. Everything was going fine until he started doing drugs and drinking alot. He was getting very aggressive and always yelling at me. It wasn't long after when he started getting physical which explains all this", she said motioning to herself. "When I try to tell him I want to leave, he starts crying and saying that he's trying to stop. I believe him every time but its just getting worse and I don't know what to do anymore."

When she was done, I leaned over to Chres and whispered,"Thats so sad."

He rolled his eyes,"Can we leave now?"

"No."

When the class was over, Chres sped out of there. He's so dramatic.

"Hey Stacey!", I waved walking over to her.

"Hi.. Umm Ava right?", she asked.

"Yeah.. I have to make this quick because Chres is really trying to get out of here. Do you have a phone?"

She took out a little flip phone,"It's really crappy but yes."

"I think that we should hang out sometime. I just moved out here and I have no friends", I laughed. I held my hand out,"Can I?"

She smiled and handed the phone to me,"Of course! Nobody ever asks me to go anywhere. I guess because of how I look or something so thank you."

I gave it back to her after putting my number in,"No thank you.. Bye."

"Bye", she waved.

I walked out of the building to the car. When I got in, Chres was staring at me. "What?"

"What were you doing?", he asked.

"Walking over here. I think you forgot that Im not as fast as you", I said.

"Right.. Sorry."

He drove silent for the rest of the ride. Once we parked, he finally said something,"Please don't go there anymore."

"Why not? I like it."

"I don't", he stated.

"You're not me Chres. You can't control what I do all the time. If I want to do something, Im going to do it. Im tired of listening to you all the damn time", I said raising my voice a bit. I got out of the car and slammed the door. I walked up the steps to our house and waited for him to open the door. When he did, I pushed past him to the bedroom, closing and locking the door.

He twisted the door knob but it didn't open. "Can you open the door please?"

"No."

"Im sorry for being so bossy. I just want you to stay safe. I don't want you getting caught up into their problems..." I didn't say anything. I just stared at the door. I heard him sigh and slide down the door onto the floor.

After about 5 minutes, I opened the door and saw him sitting on the floor. He was resting his head on his arms that were on his knees. He looked up at me,"Can I come in?"

"Yeah.."

He stood up and grabbed both of my hands,"You're not mad at me right?"

"Im not mad, just irritated."

"Im sorry", he apologized.

"I know. I understand that you just want me to stay safe. I won't go anymore."

"Thank you", he smiled. "Kiss?"

I puckered up my lips and he leaned down, giving me a quick peck. "Im sorry... Again."

"Okay okay. I get it. It's okay", I laughed.

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