Stolen Innocence

Chapter Fifteen

That night, we sat down for dinner, and I was extremely nervous. But I need to tell then, so I just started talking,

“Mum and Dad, I’ve made my decision.” I stuttered,

The both stopped eating, and looked at me. Everything went quiet,

“Okay honey.” Mum said softly, yet I could tell by her face she was anxious.

“I’ve thought about a lot of things lately. But there’s only one decision that makes me feel good about all of this” I spoke softly, as my chest was pounding, and my head felt light “I’m going to keep the baby, I mean- I know I never planned my life to go like this and I never pictured being a Mum yet. But this baby doesn’t deserve to suffer because of it. I understand if its too much for you both, I mean I can go get my own place, if you don’t want me-us here-“ I started talking really fast,

Dad cut me off,

“We don’t want you to leave, you don’t to go anywhere honey. This is your home, and this will be the baby’s home too. Your Mum and I said we would support you no matter what, and we intend too. We will help any way you need us too. Your not alone in this Emily.” Dad’s voice was soft and comforting.

I smiled as I looked at him. Mum still hasn’t said anything, so I nervously looked at her waiting for her to say something.

She gently sat her knife and fork down and cleared her throat,

“Well” Mum said seriously, “It looks like I’m going to be a Grandma!” She screamed with excitement. I laughed with relief after she said it,

“Dad and I were hoping you would keep the baby honey, but we want to make sure it was your decision. I’m so happy! I’m going to be the best grandma ever!” She was ecstatic,

“I’m going to be the best Grandad!” Dad huffed proudly, and Mum and I laughed.

I was so happy that they were not angry about it. I was worried incase they were going to kick me out or something. They really were the best parents ever. After I finished dinner I was so excited to tell Ricky and Ella.

I went and had a shower, then got into my pyjamas. I felt nice and fresh after a nice hot shower, jumping into bed I grabbed my phone. I messaged Ella to tell her I was keeping the baby, then I messaged Ricky,

“Hey Ricky, I told Mum and Dad that I was keeping the baby. Wow. They are both excited. I cant believe I’m going to be a Mum. I’m excited and scared.”

Ricky replied before Ella,

“Your allowed to be scared Em, but you will be a great Mum. I heard your Mum was pretty excited and she screamed. My buddy Pete messaged me to tell me haha” He replied,

I smiled reading it. I was happy that Dad and Ricky got along so good.

“Well damn, My Dad is stealing you away from me” I joked,

“I’m not going anywhere beautiful. But if I visit my friend Pete, then that means I get to stare at his adorable daughter while I’m there” He sent back,

I felt myself blush after I read it. I sat there wishing I had met Ricky instead of Colin. Ricky makes me feel happy, he gives me butterflies, and makes me wish I had a life with him,

“Why couldn’t I have met you sooner” I replied, oh s**t! I didn’t mean to send that, but I did. I was so nervous after I sent it, I felt a little embarrassed.

After a few minutes, he still hadn’t replied. I kept checking my opine, but nothing. I felt a little sad. Maybe I shouldn’t of sent that message, why did I write that. Now I’ve probably scared him away.

He still had not replied, so I headed down to the kitchen to get a cold drink, and an apple. I jumped back in bed and checked my phone. My heart skipped a little beat when I seen ‘New message From Ricky’. I felt nervous as I unlocked my phone to read it,

“We might not of met first. But there’s a first time for everything. Would you like to come over too my new house on the weekend? For a house warming party, and by ‘party’ I mean- You and me; dinner and movies in my new house”

“That sounds like a PERFECT ‘party’ to me” I replied,

“Shall we cal it a date?” He replied quickly,

“Oh so its not a party anymore? A date sounds so much better! As long as you don’t mind it being with a pregnant person” I replied,

“Pregnant person? She’s the hottest pregnant chick I’ve ever seen, wink wink. I’m going to message my best friend Pete, and tell him your coming over.” He replied,

I laughed at him,

“Okay, you message your best friend then lol. I’m going to go to bed now Ricky, I feel exhausted tonight. I’m excited for the weekend ” I replied,

“Sweet dreams beautiful xx” He replied

I put my phone down and stared up at the ceiling. I couldn’t believe how much my life had changed. I had a baby in my stomach, and I’m pretty sure the butterflies I was feel were from the way Ricky made me feel. It didn’t take long for me to pass out.

Waking up the next morning, I checked all the messages again, I wanted to make sure it wasn’t a dream. Scrolling through the messages I could see all of them; they weren’t a dream. I smiled and decided to go eat some breakfast.

“Good Morning Bub” Mum said smiling as I sat down at the table till I decided what I was going to eat.

“Morning honey” Dad said looking up from his phone.

“Morning” I smile back at both of them.

I decided to get up and make myself a cup of tea. I could feel my dad looking at me as I fossicked around the kitchen, making my tea. As I sat back down and took my first sip, I hear;

“I think it’s great your going to Ricky’s new house Em, I’m glad your getting out of the house pumpkin” Dad said,

I nearly choked and spat my first sip of my tea all over the table.

“Oh, Did he message you already Dad?” I grinned,

“He sure did. His a good young bloke that one. Hid got a good future ahead of him too. Plus his heads screwed on right.” Dad spoke highly of him,

“His good looking too” I blurted out, but I wasn’t supposed too. I was just thinking it in my head, and it came out of my mouth,

Dad laughed and nearly gagged on his breakfast. Mum laughed at the both of us.

“Pity I’m pregnant to another man hey” I said with a sigh,

“No one knows your pregnant Emily, and no one knows who the father is dear. You need to remember that” Mum said as she sipped her coffee,

“What’s that supposed to mean Mum?” I chuckled with a laugh,

“What it means is; you don’t have to let this pregnancy stop you from having a life. Your still allowed to be happy honey.” Mum spoke as she looked at me “No one knows about the baby, or who the father is. Not even the baby has to know about it. That’s is your choice and no one else has to know. Its none of their business. But if you and Ricky want to try and make something of your developing relationship then go for it. Just make sure you are both happy to be parents and raise this baby as your own.”

I sat there quiet for a few minutes while I let those words sink in. Mum was right, if Ricky and I wanted to be together, the baby has to come first. But how could I expect someone to raise a child that isn’t even there. I wasn’t even sure if Ricky like me, but I knew I was falling for him; falling hard.

“So what you are saying is, I shouldn’t feel bad because I like Ricky, even though I’m pregnant to someone else?” I said confused,

“No you shouldn’t feel bad” They both said at the same time,

“Look Em, Ricky really likes you, and I can tell you really like him also. My point is Bub, No one has to know the details. If you and Ricky want to try and make this work, the go for it! Don’t let everything bad stop you from finding happiness, don’t let it control you” Mums said,

As soon as she said it, I knew she was right, and I felt every single word that she said. I had been feeling confused over everything and scared. My mum could even tell that Ricky and I liked each other, so surely that says something. She was completely correct though, none of this baby stuff had scared Ricky off. None of it.

Mum was right about all of it, if him and I wanted to take thing further, and become a couple; then we needed to talk about what that involves. If there was going to be an ‘us’ then he need to understand that the baby comes first at all times.

I needed to talk to him about all this, because I knew I liked him, and I wanted to spend more time with him. I hoped he felt the same way. I’m going to talk to him on the weekend while I was at his house, my mind was made up. Life is too short to hesitate and life changes so quickly that I don’t want to waste any more time waiting. I like him, I knew I liked him, I was just in denial.