Carrie “I am surprised you are not trying to get rid of this baby,” my doctor friend, Rachel, said. Rachel is a friend I have had since I was five. Our families lived beside each other and even though the bond both families formed has now tarnished, Rachel and I take it upon ourselves to continue what could not be finished. “I can’t.” I sank into the chair. “I need the company.” The ginger-haired lady in front of me smiled. “What?” I frowned. “You know this baby changes everything right?” “It already has.” “And the father?” “A handsome stranger who isn’t replying to the messages I left him.” “He might still reply.” I scoffed. “Yeah right. And he will save me from getting married,” I said sarcastically. She got up and grabbed a file. “Look at the bright side though.” “Which side?”

