Found You

CHAPTER 3

Mia's POV

I can't believe this.

I stared at the stick with two lines in front of me on the bathroom floor. I'm growing a life in my uterus.

A father was a stranger that I can't even remember the name of. I messed up but an innocent child isn't guilty of her mother's mistake.

I was reckless and stupid but God has done this for a reason. Should I start looking for that man? But I don't know who it is. I remember his dark hazel eyes that looked at me almost...lovingly when we were spending a night together.

I was only a one-night stand for him and he probably doesn't even remember me and what we shared. Stupid Mia. Getting attached to a stranger. But I can't help myself when I felt safe with him. I wish I could see him again.

I need to tell my parents and I know that they won't take it well, but I decided. I won't harm a soul who hasn't got a chance to live. I will give birth.

I placed a hand on my stomach and smiled. I never believed those women who said that motherhood is amazing but now that I'm starting to experience it myself, I feel happy and excited.

I threw a stick into the trash bin and went to my bed. I called Alejandra to tell her the news. She already had a kid so she would understand me.

"Hey, chica! What are you doing?" Alejandra cheered on the other side of the phone while her baby girl was crying in the background. Her husband was probably trying to calm her down.

"Do you know how I told you that I felt sick these past few days?" I asked.

"Yes. Did you take any medicine or drank warm tea to settle your stomach?" Alejandra suggested.

"It won't help because I'm not sick. I'm pregnant." There was a silence on the other side making me worried.

"Didn't I tell you not to leave that night?! I told you to wait for me but you didn't listen!" Alejandra scolded me harshly. I flinched at the tone of her voice.

"I know that alright. I know that you were worried and all. It was my fault and now there are consequences." I said.

"What do you plan on doing? You aren't even married or having a boyfriend. How will you tell your parents?" Her tone changed in one of concern as she spoke to me a bit softer.

"I want to keep it. It never was the baby's fault. And I plan on telling my parents after lunch. I don't want to hide it from them." I explained.

"If that's what you want to do, I'm with you. I will tell you everything you need to know about the first trimester. I want you safe. You are my best cousin." Alejandra chuckled. I smiled to myself at her words. She was always so nice but she knew how to talk back with anyone.

"Thank you. I love you, Ale." I said.

"Love you too, Mia."

After a small talk, I decided to take a shower and prepare myself mentally for what's about to come. What's the worse that can happen?

They can disown me and throw me out of the house. But I'm a legal adult so they can't force me to do something against my will. They can accept it or not as their grandchild, but I will keep it safe.

I walked down the stairs and smelled the delicious aroma of my mom's cooking. Dad cooked better but mom was also a good cook. Suddenly, there was something heavy in the pit of my stomach.

I found mom putting a pan on the table where plates have already been set. Dad smiled warmly at me as I sat down.

"It looks delicious, mom," I said.

"Well, thank you, young lady. Your mom knows how to cook." She said looking at dad with narrowed eyes. He must have said something to her regarding the food.

"I didn't even say anything, honey. Why are you looking at me like that?" He asked her.

"Because you were criticizing my food since I started." Mom replied harshly.

"Guys, calm down. Mom, the food looks amazing. Can we start eating now?" I said, switching looks between the two of them.

"Sure." She muttered as she sat down. We said a prayer before starting to eat. My baby must be hungry since my stomach growled.

I finished the second plate in no time as my dad looked at me surprised. I wiped my mouth with the making and leaned back in the chair.

"I have to tell you something. I don't care if you are not going to accept it but you deserve to know. What happened, happened and I made my decision." I said calmly.

"What is it, sweetie?" Mom questioned. I gulped before speaking up.

"I'm pregnant. And I don't know the father." My dad spit out the water and looked at me like I was crazy.

"What? When? Why? I'm confused." My mom asked in disbelief.

"When I went to the club with Alejandra. I met the man and things happened. But I decided that I want to keep the baby." I explained, feeling my cheeks flush in embarrassment.

"I don't have words. I'm disappointed. I never thought you would do something like that. But it's also brave of you to tell us this and keep the baby." My dad said.

The word disappointed hit hard. But I should have expected it.

"What are you going to do now?" My mom asked.

"I'm still early and I will continue with my college."

"I'm out of words, Mia. But if you think that this child is what you want, then I and your dad have nothing to tell you. It's your decision." I was shocked by her words but also I knew my parents weren't bad people.

"Thank you both." I smiled a little. My mood was upgraded hearing her words and I'm happy they accepted my child.

"We are going to help you as much as we can, but the baby is your responsibility and you will need to take care of him or her. It's going to be hard." My mom explained and my dad nodded, agreeing with her words.

"I know. I love you both too."

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