Forever in my heart

Chapter 9

"What," Emily and Lauren shout at the same time. "You don't have to make a decision right away, Jimin," says Lauren. But Jimin is completely sure of himself. "I know, but when I just heard the heart I immediately fell in love. That is my son or daughter, I can't just let them be taken away," Jimin says as tears slide down his cheeks.

Lauren gives him a big hug. Jimin continues, "of course Emily must want to do this for me, she is pregnant after all." Emily has tears in her eyes. "Can I think about this for a moment, Jimin," she asks.

"But of course Emily," Jimin says. He would of course be very sad if Emily decided that she wanted to terminate the pregnancy and he would understand it too, because to be very honest, it is all easy for him, he does not have to have a child in his belly for nine months. And then she also has to give birth. Respect.

"Just let me know when you've figured it out for yourself, okay," Jimin says and Emily gives him a hug. "Thank you Jimin, I'll let you know as soon as possible."

The three of them go back to the dorms to tell the story to Hobi. "Have you already thought about how you are going to do that with a place to live, because you cannot raise a baby here in the dorm and of course you also need someone to look after your baby when you go to school or have to work.

"No," says Jimin, "I haven't thought about that yet, let's just wait and see what Emily decides. They decide to have something to eat delivered and end the evening on the couch.

A few weeks later, Jimin's phone rings and he sees Emily calling. "Hi Emily," Jimin says. "Hi Jimin," says Emily, "I've thought about it and have come to a decision."

"Do you want me to come to you?" Jimin asks. "Yes, that's good," says Emily. Jimin takes his things and goes to Emily's dorm.

He sits down next to her on the couch. Emily looks at him and takes his hands. Jimin swallows, dreading what's to come. "I have decided," Emily begins, "to continue with the pregnancy." A wide smile appears on Jimin's face. "Oh my god, I'm going to be a dad," he exclaims.

Emily looks at him happily. "But I do have some conditions, Jimin," she says. "First of all, we're going to have to tell my parents and I would really appreciate you telling your parents and them coming to America to talk to my parents about this. It is also up to my parents whether they want to keep in touch with you. After all, it is also their grandchild.

"Second, I want you to go to every doctor's appointment and be present during the birth. I don't want to see the baby after delivery so I don't get attached to it.

"And finally," I don't want anything to do with raising him or her. I know, I'm the mother and I would love to see him or her sometimes, but I'm not going to babysit or anything."

"I know, it may all sound very cold, but I'm just not ready to become a mother and I don't want to either. I am now very busy with school and I really want to have a career and that will be very difficult with a baby.

But I see how happy it makes you and how you've been glowing since we went to the doctor and I don't want to take that away from you. You are very involved and take responsibility and that gives me a lot of confidence in you and raising your own son or daughter.

Jimin looks at Emily and feels tears sliding down his face. He's so happy and he leans in to give Emily a big hug. "Thank you Emily. I agree to all the terms and conditions and if there is any problem or you think something is wrong, please call me and I will come to you right away," Jimin says softly.

When he returns to the dorm, Hobi and Lauren are not there. Jimin decides to call his parents. He has no idea how they will react to this. The phone rings and his mother answers.

"Hi mom," Jimin says. "Oh hi Jimin, how nice to hear your voice again, how are you," she asks.

"I'm fine mom. I got through the summer break well and got to know the city well. I have met new people and have been to many parties. I even have a job in a restaurant.

"That sounds very good dear, I am very happy to hear that. And how are things going at school, what are your lessons like," she asks.

"In the beginning it took a lot of getting used to, but now that I have been here for a number of months, things are going well. I love dancing and the lessons surrounding it are also easy to follow."

"But I didn't actually call that for Mom," Jimin says. He's getting a little nervous now. "Oh, for what," asks his mother.

"Uhm....uh.....I don't really know how to tell you, so I'll just throw it out there," Jimin says, "I'm going to be a father." And he ducks down to await his mother's response.

"Father," his mother shouts. "I think you have something to explain to us, young man," says his mother strict.

"I want that too, but my question is whether you can come to America. I need your help," Jimin says.

"I'm going to discuss it with your father and then I'll let you know what we do," says his mother. "Okay mom," says Jimin, bye bye."

He shuts off his phone and lies down on his bed. He hopes that his parents will help him and that, like Emily, they will see that he will take responsibility and take good care of his son or daughter. He doesn't know how yet, but a solution will probably emerge.

The door to the room opens and Hobi and Lauren walk in kissing and laughing. "Ahem," Jimin clears his throat as he looks at the couple in surprise. "So, since when has this been going on," he asks teasingly.

Hobi and Lauren both turn as red as a tomato, causing Jimin to burst out laughing. "Oh guys," he laughs, "you don't have to get so red. I love it, I think you are a beautiful couple," he says as he gives them a hug.

"I also have news," Jimin says happily. "Emily will continue the pregnancy and I will become a father," he cheers. "Hopefully my parents will come next week and we will go to Emily's parents and look for a solution for housing and everything."

"Oh Jimin," Hobi calls, "I'm so happy for you, but I'm going to miss you here."

Jimin laughs. "Hey, slow down a bit, it's still a long way off. For the time being, you will be stuck with me for more than half a year," Jimin shouts and they hug each other.