Madison plopped down on her bed and dialed Grant's number. It rang a few times before going to voicemail. She sighed. He still wasn't talking to her.
"Um-hey Grant. I just, um..." Madison started
She laughed lightly.
"I don't really know what to say. I don't know the proper way to say this. But I have to, or else it'll never come out." Madison said
She began to cry softly.
"I don't really want to say this over the phone." Madison said
She choked back a sob.
"C-Can you come over? I just really n-need to say this to you in person. Th-Th-Thanks. Bye." Madison finished
She hung up and grabbed her pillow, squeezing it and beginning to sob.
"I'm sorry! I'm s-so sorry, Grant, I'm so sorry baby..." Madison said
She buried my face in the plush object and cried. About 10 minutes later, she heard a tap at her window. Madison glanced up from her bed and saw Grant, his brow furrowed slightly. He looked concerned and had a puppy-dog look in his eyes that killed her. Madison unwrapped herself from the pillow and walked over to the window, turning the latch and opening it.
"I got here as soon as I could. What's wrong?" Grant asked
He climbed inside and cupped her elbow with his hand. Madison looked down at her baby bump, and Grant's eyes followed. His concerned look disappeared to be replaced with a horrified one.
"Oh, Madison, baby..." Grant started
"I-I'm sorry, Grant... it's yours." Madison said
Madison whimpered, closing her eyes. Grant shook his head and wrapped his arms around her, pulling her in for a hug.
"Shhh, Maddie... it's okay. Shh..." Grant soothed
Madison sobbed into his chest.
"No, it isn't! It's never going to be okay... I ruined your life!" Madison cried
"Hey, hey, hey." Grant said
Grant pulled away and used one hand to tilt Madison's chin up.
"You did notruin my life, Madison Cooperstein. You changed my life for the better. And this just gives me a chance to say-I love you, Madison. I'm sorry I hurt you; I love you so much. I regret what I did that day more than anything in my life. I love you." Grant said
Madison looked up at him, surprised.
"Grant..." Madison started
"Shhh, you don't have to say anything." Grant said
He pulled her in for another hug, and this time she reciprocated.
"I promise I'm going to be the best father possible to our baby, Madison. I promise." Jesse said
He looked down at her. That irked her. He left her. He dumped her in front of thewhole school. It wasn't "our" baby. Madison pulled away from him, detaching his arms from hers.
"I think you should leave." Madison said
He looked hurt.
"Madison... why?" Grant asked
Madison pushed him toward the window, wanting him to go.
"It's my baby." Madison said
A few days later
Madison had to tell Jason at some point or another, so she decided now might've been the best time. It's not like she could wait until she was 6 months pregnant.
The doorbell rang at about 6 o' clock and Madison answered, seeing Jason waiting for her with a smile. Madison's father and step-mother had gone out on a date night, so the two had the house to themselves. Madison was glad they trusted her.
"Hey, baby." Jason said
He leaned in to give her a kiss. Madison dodged so it was only a peck on the cheek, and he looked concerned.
"What's wrong? Oh shit, are your parents mad at me?" Jason asked
I laughed and shook my head.
"No, they're not even here. I-I made dinner for us! Steak, potatoes, and green beans." Madison said
Jason's eyes lit up. Madison remembered that his favorite food was steak. Lucky coincidence.
After a lovely candlelit dinner, they moved to the couch. He wanted to make out, but Madison had to tell him about the baby now. She had stalled the entire meal, and now the time had come.
"So, I invited you over to tell you something." Madison said
She sat upright while he lounged.
"Sure, what's up?" Jason asked
He looked at the pictures on the mantelpiece. Madison sighed.
"I'm with child." Madison said
He looked a little surprised at first, but then he smiled.
"Seriously? We're having a kid?" Jason asked
Madison bit her lip and looked down.
"No." Madison said
Jason's brow furrowed.
"Wait, what?" Jason asked
"It's not yours." Madison replied
He laughed, thinking she was joking, but then looked angry.
"Well then whose is it?" Jason asked
"That's my business, Jason." Madison said
She held her head up high.
"WHOSE IS IT?" Jason yelled
Madison flinched, but held her ground.
"None of your business." Madison said
He shook his head.
"It's that Grant kid's, isn't it?" Jason asked
Madison stayed silent.
"Oh my God, you slut." Jason said
Madison's nostrils flared.
"Excuse me?" Madison said
"You heard me. You're a whore. Sleeping with every guy you can. My God, I can't believe this. I'm done." Jason said
He stood up and kicked over one of the chairs before slamming the door on his way out. Madison sighed and began to right the chair.
"I can do this on my own. I can. I know I can." Madison breathed
Later
"The Scientist" played in the background as Madison sat on the couch, her arms around her smallish bump. She was in the second trimester now and her babies were the size of avocados. She loved them so much. She began to sing softly.
"Nobody said it was easy. It's such a shame for us to part. Nobody said it was easy. No one ever said it would be this hard. Oh take me back to the start." Madison sang
Suddenly, she felt a movement in her abdomen. She went rigid and gasped lightly.
"O-Oh... my God..." Madison whispered
It didn't hurt, but it felt... weird. Tears filled her eyes and she smiled, laughing lightly.
"Hi, babies. I-I'm your mama. It's nice to feel you kick. I guess... I guess it's nice for me to know you're really here. Listen-I know you weren't planned, but that doesn't mean I love you any less. I've actually always loved surprises. You're my baby, and I-I love you. Nothing is ever going to change that." Madison said
"Madison?" A voice sounded from the doorway
Madison's blood froze in her veins and she turned to see her father, Morgan.
"D-Dad?" Madison whimpered
Her eyes went wide.
"What are you doing here? I-I thought you and Emily were out at dinner." Madison said
"We finished early-were you just... talking to your stomach?" Morgan asked
"I, um..." Madison stuttered
She sighed.
"Yes, Dad. I'm, uh-I'm pregnant." Madison said
Morgan sighed as well.
"How did this happen, Madison?" Morgan asked
"I-I don't know. I just... I have no idea. I used protection. I swear, I did." Madison said
She ran her fingers through her hair.
"Was it with your boyfriend, Jason?" Morgan asked
"N-No... it was with Grant. Grant Volberg." Madison answered, softly
Morgan walked over and sat next to Madison, looking at her stomach.
"Can I feel?" Morgan asked
She nodded and grabbed his hands, setting them on her stomach.
"That's your grandchildren." Madison murmured
"Grandchildren?" Morgan asked
"Yeah... I'm... uh... having twins." Madison said
"Ah." Morgan said
He smiled and Madison felt it move again. Morgan laughed in delight.
"Oh, Maddie-I love the little ones so much already." Morgan said
Madison laughed as well.
"I'm so happy that you're not mad." Madison said
"I could never be mad at you, sweetie. Whatever you want to do is okay with me... it'll work itself out." Morgan said