Prologue
I stood there, frozen. Clutching onto the side of the bathroom counter, it was the only thing holding me up at this moment. The girl looking back at me in the mirror only
disgusted me. She gave into temptation. Told herself summer love could last. Broke every rule she ever set for herself. It was all about to be thrown back in her face.
And she had it coming. She knew better. I knew better...
The faint sound of footsteps grew louder. It reminded me of what I would tell mom. Mom. I knew she would disappointmented, to put it lightly. She has been let down so many
times, so many countless times. It was one of those rules I had set for myself, never disappoint mom. She didn't deserve it. But this isn't about her right now. This is about what
I'm going to do. How am I going to tell Him? I haven't seen since the last day of camp and, even though there is Facebook, he deserves to be told face-to-face. I resepect him
far too much. More than I do myself at this moment.
A soft knock hits the door, the knob turns and I quickly gussy myself up. My sister, Charley, pops her head. She gives a soft smile. "Ness, are you okay?", she asks me. She
looks at me skeptically. I put on my best fake smile and nod. Charley hesitates and begins to speak. "Ness, I'm your sister. Don't lie to me. Please". I gather up every ounce of
courage I had, grab the test off of the window ledge and stand back in front of her.
"Charley, I'm pregnant".