Chapter 2 I'm Pregnant

CHAPTER 2

Sarah wandered through the streets, her mind a chaotic storm of emotions. Pregnant? The word echoed in her head, sending shivers down her spine. How could she be pregnant? How? She was lost in her world, she did not even know she was crying, and fresh and hot tears rushed down her cheek again.

She considered how she would explain things to her uncle and his wife when she got home, but she couldn't find any words. She kept asking herself, how she ended up like this, if only she had not lost her parents at a tender age, if only her uncle had not betrayed her father by taking over her father's company and refusing to take care of her. If only her uncle and his family had not taken away her inheritance...

How could she possibly bear this child, a product of the worst night of her life? The thought of raising a baby alone, with no family, no money, and no hope, felt like a cruel joke.

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Hours later Sarah found her way back, home. She was welcomed with mockery by Patricia, her uncle's wife. Oh...... you just found your way home, said Patricia. Sarah, who was in no mood for her mockery tonight, went straight into her room.

Beth, on the other hand, has been worried sick, she had left numerous messages for her on her WhatsApp after she had tried calling her phone several times without a response. Sarah had no strength left in her, she lay down on her bed and stared into the blank space, then her phone beeped again, she looked at the caller and it was Beth, she picked up the phone, before she could speak Beth answered from the other end Sarah, have been worried sick, you've not been answering your phone are you okay? Hot tears ran down her cheek again, she hesitated, her lips trembling, and the weight became unbearable. In a voice barely above a whisper, she murmured, "I'm pregnant". Beth's eyes widened in shock. What? How? Who? When?

Hot tears rolled down Sarah's face, she could not bring herself to respond to Beth's questions, it was too much for her to handle. Beth is her only friend and confidant; they have been friends since she started working at the restaurant and they have been best of friends.

It's okay, Sarah, stop crying and go to bed, we'll discuss this tomorrow at work. After the conversation with Beth, as Sarah lay in bed that night, a million thoughts raced through her mind. Should she keep the baby? Should she get rid of it? She clenched her fists. No matter what, she had to be strong. If life had taught her anything, it was that no one else would fight for her.

*The following morning*

Sarah woke up with a banging headache, she had a very terrible night, she kept tossing and turning all through the night. Following her everyday routine, she woke up before everyone else did, did her chores, and left for work, but that morning she was feeling terrible, her body ached, and her taste buds were bitter; if there was anything Sarah detested, it was being absent from work. So, she took her bath, wore her uniform, and headed to work, her face was swollen from crying.

At exactly 8 a.m., Sarah got to work, and Beth, who was as well restless through the night, got to work around the same time, she hugged her and they both resumed work.

During lunch break, Beth and Sarah were seen discussing in the dressing room. She told Beth everything-the VIP customer, how he took advantage of her, and the pregnancy.

Beth, who had been listening to her, pulled her into a hug, her eyes shining with unshed tears. Oh, Sarah... I'm so sorry. She comforted her

Sarah, whose head was resting on Beth's shoulder, sobs, and both friends took turns crying, and all Beth could do was comfort her dear friend. Beth then asked her if he was a regular customer at the restaurant. I don't think so, Sarah replied. I have been working on the VIP floor for a while now, but that was the first time I was assigned to that private room. She said amid sobbing. "I can't have this child."

Beth sighed. Listen, I don't know what you should do, but you don't have to decide right now. Take your time and decide what you would do with the pregnancy.