Once I got into the groove of this chapter I just went with it. I think I changed it 9 times today. But I hope you all like this!
We got into the car & Carissa still hadn't said anything. "Where to next?" Olga asked once we got into the car. "I think we're just gonna go home Olga, I don't think that Carissa could handle spending the rest of the day at school." I said.
"12 weeks pregnant." Carissa whispered to herself, but of course I heard her. I couldn't help feeling sympathetic for her. I know what she's going through. "Carissa, do you want to come back to our house? Olga's gonna make us some steamed vegetables." I said, but got no response.
"Mmmmm, steamed vegetables sound so good & we left before lunch so I'm so hungry." She finally said with a smile.
She was holding onto her sonograms when we got to the house & she wouldn't let go of them. "Can I look at the photos Carissa?" I asked as we were walking into the house. "Um.. y-yeah s-sure." she stuttered as she gave me the photos. "Wow, that's one beautiful baby. What are you hoping for?" I asked her. "I'm not sure Helga, I just found out I'm having a baby & I'm kind of really scared. My boyfriend & I just broke up & I don't think he'll be around much when he finds out... if he finds out." she said, whispering the last part.
"I'll be in the kitchen making your guys' snack!" Olga yelled up to us as we were walking into my room. "Thanks Olga!" we both yelled in unison. I couldn't help but laugh.
"Well Carissa, who's your boyfriend? Does he go to school with us?" I asked her. "His name is Conor, & no, he's 2 years older than us & he graduated when we were sophomores. He's a really sweet & caring guy, but this morning when he came over to take me to school I was checking Facebook & saw your photo of the baby." She said looking down at my tummy with a smile. I couldn't help doing the same.
"& I commented about how precious it was that you & Arnold were going to step up & raise the baby together as a couple. He said that it's a shame that a baby has to come into the world out of stupidity & I completely lost it on him, I just knew that I was pregnant, deep down & it really made me angry that he would say something like that about you.
"So we fought for a little while & finally he said that if I wanted to defend a 'stupid teem mom' I could go straight to hell with her." She said. That infuriated me! "Wow! Well Carissa, I know you're going to be a great mother whether he decides to be around or not." I said to her, grabbing her hand. "Thanks Helga. You're a really awesome friend." Carissa said to me.
"Come here," I said, "I have something I want to show you." I took her into the baby's room. When the door opened her jaw dropped.
"Wow," she uttered. She went around & touched everything, the changing table, her crib, the dresser & rocking chair I have for her. She even touched the giraffe wall hangers. I couldn't help but smile at that.
"This room is beautiful Helga, you're really lu-" she said as her phone rang. "Sorry. Just give me one second" she said.
"Hello? What do you wan- I'm at Helga's what the fuck does it matter? Yes I went to school to day no thanks to you. Does it even matter who took me to school it's not like we're to- Oh don't even go there Conor! Whatever I refuse to go over there if you're gonna be like this. Be like what? Really, you have to ask? Well maybe if you'd spend your days doing something other than smoke pot you'd know what I'm talking ab- What the fuck ever Conor. BYE!" She said as she hung up.
I couldn't help but stare at her. Was her relationship really that bad? Is Conor always like that towards her? "Guys! Your snack is ready!" Olga yelled up to us. Carissa turned to me. "I really should get going, Conor wants me to go over before Terry & Miriam go crazy about my stupid curfew. But thank you so much for everything you've done for me Helga. You really are a great friend." she said. "Well, you're welcome. It feels nice to not have to do much of this on my own, to really have someone I can share all this with." I said to her as I walked her to the door.
"Thank you Olga for everything. But I really have to be going." Carissa said. "Here," Olga said as she handed her a baggie with some veggies in it, "You never know when you'll be hungry again." She gave Carissa a hug & said her good-byes. "Are you sure you don't want me to drop you off somewhere?" Olga asked. "No, I'll be fine, Conor's picking me up at the corner so I'll be fine. Thanks again though. Really." She replied. "Anytime, you're absolutely welcome over here any day of the week no matter what time it is, I'm always home & a very light sleeper in case you're worried about us being asleep." Olga said. Carissa just smiled as she gave hugs & left. I looked out the window & saw her get into a '96 Chevy I assumed it was Conor's. Hopefully he isn't too rude to her. She doesn't need disappointment in her life.
Just then my phone went off. "Hey Arnold, Hey Arnold, Hey Arnold" damnit, it's Arnold. I really hadn't thought about him all day really, I've been too caught up in Carissa & trying to help her. Crimany, that Football head has rubbed off on me.
"Hello?" I said.
"Babe! I'm so glad you answered. Are you okay? Ms. Tim said that you left at lunch today. Do you need me to get you anything. I'm leaving the school now. I can pick you up something on the way home from school & drop it by if you want. I know I'd really love to see you." He said, not even giving me the opportunity to say anything.
"Babe, I'm fine. I don't need anything, but that doesn't mean you can't come over. I really need to talk to you any way." I said to him.
"Okay, I'll be over there in a little while babe, talk to you soon." he said as he hung up.
Should I tell him that Carissa's pregnant? Or should I wait until she starts to tell people? Maybe I should wait until she's at least told Conor. Oh shit. I hope that goes well. I hope he doesn't flip out on her.
OH! & thank you to my awesome fan Conor Dachisen who is letting me portray him in my story. I feel bad but the only character I could think of for him was an ass & he just came out that way. The next chapter is only going to be Conor & Carissa from both of their point of views.
