Do you know that feeling of fear, which borders a heart attack and that immerses you into an abyss of despair so deep that you will never reach the bottom? Well, I felt that way while staring at a pregnancy test where two annoying pink lines were displayed in the small result box.
I tightened my grip around the small white stick, squeezing it such as to strangle it but released it as I ran out of strength. The pregnancy test fell on the hard and cold tiles of the bathroom as I sighed, laying my back to the wall while banging the back of my head against the same white surface that cooled my back.
I slowly slid down, spreading my legs at the same occasion while gazing at emptiness in front of me.
How could this happen? Memories of that night rose up again in my mind, sending the truth shivering down my spine. That awesome fired up night.
I didn't want to go out that night but the begging's and whining of Rapunzel were unbearable, so I grabbed my bag and we were off to the club. I didn't do much except standing by the bar drinking what could make me forget that I was forced to come here and refusing guys who tried to make moves on me.
I didn't notice him sitting three seats away from me smirking and chuckling as I hushed away some random guys who tried having a hot night, but I made it clear that it wasn't with that they'll have it. Turning my head I suddenly saw him, staring at me with amused sapphire eyes so deep I could feel his stare digging into my skin. I who never believed in anything was sure to be facing a Greek god descended from the Olympus to find a new prey and trick it into its arms.
He stood up and I quickly averted my eyes back from him feeling him getting closer to me. He then took the free seat next to me and started talking to me. Unlike other man he didn't start with a lame phrase complimenting my appearance, his topics were much more interesting although I forgot what most of them were about since I couldn't stop staring at his mysterious eyes, his charming smile and his over-attractive body under his white classic shirt.
I don't remember it clearly but he somehow managed to make me go with him to a hotel, which is really surprising because I don't like following strangers and I don't do one night stands.
Even if I knew that I'd find an empty bed in the morning or no text back of that stranger I would've gone with him anyway because that night might have been the best one night stand or even the first and best sex intercourse in my life.
I could still feel his hands running over my heated body, his sultry kisses on my neck and his thrust digging inside of me. Nothing could describe the feeling I felt surrounded by his arms and kisses but when the sun rose the fairy tale fell, leaving an empty space in the white sheets.
I can't complain, I knew it was bound to happen but it would have been nice to wake up to a warm smile.
I sighed and ran a hand in my messed-up platinum hair when my pocket started vibrating. I plunged my hand in it and pulled out my phone.
Anna's name was written on the screen as the phone continued vibrating. I cleared my voice and replied to the call.
"Elsa? Are you there?", said my sister through the phone half screaming her words. I separated the phone from my ear to prevent myself from becoming deaf.
"Yeah I'm here so please stop killing my ear drums", I cried out at her. "Oh, heh sorry…Anyway are you coming tonight? For dinner? Remember? Kristoff has obtained a promotion and we're celebrating it!"
I rubbed my forehead and suddenly remembered what she was talking about.. "Ah yes, yes, yes. Sure I'll be there. What time was it again?". "It's at 3h00 but I know you're not too keen on time so make it 4h00". "Hey! That is so not true!", I shouted to the phone and heard her laugh through the speakers which pissed me off even more.
"Okay well see you there!", she said but I hadn't time to reply that she broke the line. I sighed and gazed at my watch: 11:45.
Maybe the test was wrong. Maybe I wasn't pregnant. I told myself many reasons and finally I started to doubt.
I stood up and fixed myself up, combing my hair and quickly putting it in a bun before walking out of the bathroom. I searched around to find my bag but it was no were in the room.
I excited my bedroom and walked through the corridor up to my salon. I saw my bag on the sofa and quickly grabbed it, cramming useful items in it while making my way towards the door.
I opened the door of my apartment and closed it. The sound spread accords the empty hall as I locked my apartment plunging my key in my pocket before walking towards the stairs.
I ended up the parking lot and walked over to my black car. I pressed the unlock button on my car keys and the car tweaked. I opened the front door, threw my bag inside and got in, swiftly closing the doors afterwards.
I started the engine and drove out of the parking lot.
I walked out of the Hospital with a paper squished in the palm of my hand. I felt numb from head to toe. It was true, I was really pregnant.
I couldn't believe it, I was too young, I had a life ahead of me, a skating career waiting to be fulfilled. How could I possibly raise a kid with my very low income and without a father?
Suddenly Dr. Camber's voice resounded in my head: "You are 1 moth and 3 weeks pregnant. I you want an abortion better think it through now".
I suddenly felt my world crumble down. Is the abortion really my only hope?
I stuffed the paper in my bag before walking over to my car, opening the door and throwing in my bag but instead of getting in I closed the door and walked away.
I walked straight ahead, wandering in the streets filled with people as a ghost seeking his lost soul. I bumped occasionally into people passing near me but I was too frozen to apologize and feared that if I started speaking it would sound like a cry for help.
Without knowing it I found myself walking in the central park of the city where couple kissed under cheery trees and kids played around the pond while the grand-parents took a long walk on the stoned path.
The sun shone high up in the sky as I walked around the park gazing at the world surrounding me, deciding the fate of the being growing in my womb. It was so hard that I got exhausted thinking about it and decided to sit on a bench right in front of a small playing park for little kids.
I sat there gazing at the kids jumping and sliding having so much fun that it should be forbidden. My eyes then spotted a mother with her son next to the slide. She grabbed him by the waist, lifting him to place him on the gray slide. She kept her hands secured around his waist while pushing him down. The little boy giggled and as he reached the end of the slide his mother lifted him up in the air and placed him on her waist, kissing his neck as he laughed louder.
I gazed at them in awe and suddenly I knew what I wanted. I didn't care if I was not wealthy, some way or another I will make the end meet and I will be raising the child by myself. For my skating career I guess it will have to wait. I will go through this.
My phone suddenly started vibrating in my pocket and I plunged my hand into my pocket and pulled out my phone. Anna send me a message: 'Hey Elsa, I just wanted to ask you if you could buy some wine before coming to the party?'.I texted her back: 'Yeah I don't mind what brand do you prefer?'.
She replied as soon as I send it: 'Whatever just take the one you think is best! Oh by the way I told you Steve's boss is coming and I've heard he is single!', she send. I stiffened all of a sudden and typed angrily my reply,: 'Don't you give me that crap! I told you I don't want arranged dates!'. 'Oh well! See you there 3'.
I sighed and closed my phone, putting it back in my pocket. Obviously I would have to tell the news to Anna; I think I'll be telling her tonight. I could already hear her excited squeaks that often kill my eardrums.
