LOREN'S POV

Loren: You're trying to distract me, aren't you?

Melissa: Yeah...does it work?

Loren: Not really, I'm so nervous.

Melissa: I get that but don't worry Lo, we'll help you if there's going to be a baby.

Time's up and I look at the test. It says...

It says that I'm pregnant. One pink plus is going to change my life. Tears start to form in my eyes as I look at Melissa. I can see tears in her eyes too but she holds them back for me. She wants to be strong for me. She shouldn't be strong for me, we both always were the strong ones and it's not going to change now.

Loren (holding back her tears): I'm pregnant.

I don't expect Melissa to congratulate me. She knows that it's not a good thing right now. She always knows the right things to say and congratulations is not the suited word for this situation right now. I know she would have if I wasn't in this kind of position. A position without Eddie by my side through all of this. Eddie can't find out about this. He'll want to help me and Adriana will ruin his career. I can't let that happen.

Melissa (also holding back her tears): Your mom and I will be there for you, Lo. You don't have to go through this alone. (trying to lighten up the mood) Just think of how cute this baby will be. Just think of your face and Eddie blend together in one face. This baby will be the sexiest baby alive.

Loren (looking down): I'm 18.

Melissa: That doesn't matter, Lo. We'll help you, you'll be fine.

Loren (wiping away a tear that is rolling over her cheek): I'm a slut.

Melissa (standing up angry): Don't you dare say that! Eddie was one of your first and you two love each other. This child was made out of love and not because you wanted to do it with a random stranger.

Loren (wiping away another tear): I didn't love him when we first met. We only knew each other for two days so we kinda were strangers.

Melissa (sitting down next to Loren): You did. What you and Eddie had was love at first sight. It just took a little bit longer for you two to realise it. You two loved each other the first moment you saw each other.

Loren: People will think I'm a slut. I can't tell him who the father is.

Melissa: Why can't you?!

Loren: Because of Adriana.

Melissa (shocked): But Lo, you really have to tell Eddie everything. Eddie can't not know he's a father and the baby has the right to know who his or her father is.

Loren: I'll tell him Mel. Just not now. I have to progress all of this first. Promise you won't tell anyone.

Melissa: I promise.

Loren: ...

Melissa: Are you going to tell your mom?

Loren: Yeah, I'll tell her when she gets home.

Melissa: You have to make an appointment with the doctor.

Loren: I'll call right now.

I called and made an appointment for tomorrow at three. Mel and I watched a few movies and she left when my mom came home.

Loren: Mom, can you come here for a sec?

Nora (sitting down on the couch): Sure sweetie, what's up?

Loren (hestitant): I'm pregnant

Nora (pulling Loren into a hug): I know it's not the best time right now but this is great sweetie. (pulling back) You might have it hard right now but a baby is still a wonderful thing. You're going to be a mom.

Loren: I'm not sure I want to.

Nora: Are you thinking about abortion?

Loren: NO! I would never kill my own baby.

Nora: I'm glad sweetie. Do you already have an appointment with the doctor?

Loren: Yeah...

Nora: Do you want me to come?

Loren: Don't you have to work?

Nora: I'll cancel

Loren: You don't have to do that for me.

Nora: I want to.

Loren (smiling): Thanks mom.

I took a shower and went to sleep. It's a new day now and we're on our way to the hospital. It was really weird waking up and remembering I'm pregnant. It was like it was all a dream. I wish it was. I mean I love kids and I want to have them some day but not when I'm 18 and not when I was forced to break up with my boyfriend. My mom parks the car and I breath out. It's all becoming so real.

Nora: You okay?

I nod and we get out of the car. We walk inside and we have to wait for a little while. The doctor calls us and we walk into his room. I have to lay down and pull my shirt up. I do as he says and he puts some of this gel on my stomach. It's cold, I almost start to cry. I don't want to be pregnant. Suddenly there's an image on the screen. I look at it and see a white light flashing.

Doctor: There's your baby. It's healthy and everything is going well. Do you see that white flashing light? That's the heartbeat. You are 22 days far so a little bit more than three weeks. Congratulations.

Loren: Thanks.

I just can't stop staring at the little creature growing inside of me. It's mine and I'm now happy that it's going to be born. It's a piece of me. It's something Eddie and I made together. It's a piece of him too. I'll take care of it the best I can. It's like I already love it. The doctor starts talking again but I can't look at him because that would mean I have to stop looking at my baby.

Doctor: Do you want a picture?

Loren: Yes please.

We stayed there a little bit longer and now we're back on our way home. There's a smile on my face because I can't stop thinking about my baby. I'm just staring at the picture the doctor gave me.

Loren (smiling): Did you see her? She's perfect. Those little fingers and toes are adorable. She's going to be the most beautiful baby ever. She's going to have Eddie's eyes and his nose. I just know it.

Nora: You're happy all of the sudden.

Loren (smiling): I can't help it mom. Something clicked when we were there. I don't care in which situation I am because I'll love my little girl so much no matter what.

Nora: How are you so sure it's a girl?

Loren (gazing out off the window): I can feel it.

Nora: When are you going to tell Eddie?

My smile disappears. I wasn't planning on telling Eddie. He can't know, Adriana can't ruin everything he has worked for. I'm not going to tell Eddie. I'll raise this baby on my own.

Loren (lying): Soon, I have to figure things out first.

Nora: I understand.

It has been 5 weeks since I visited the hospital for the first time. I'm two months pregnant but you can't really see it yet. I have vistited the hospital another time for check up. I'm dizzy all the time but I enjoy being pregnant. I love my girl and I love how Eddie and I created her. I still miss Eddie though. I miss him every day. I dream about him. I dream about how he smirks at me when he's thinking something dirty about or involving me. I dream about how he always puts his hands on my waist and pulls me close. I love it when he does that, I love being in his strong arms. I dream about how he looks when he's only wearing a towel showing his abs I love so much. I dream about showering together which always leads to sex. I dream about having sex with him and when I do I wake up with a wet spot between my legs. Those are the good dreams. I also have bad dreams where I dream about Eddie being with Chloe or Adriana. I dream about him kissing one of them and I always wake up crying after that. I'm sitting on the couch and somebody knocks on the door. I open it and see Eddie standing there.

Loren (confused): Hey?

Eddie: Hey, I just came to see how you were doing.

Loren: I'm doing good.

Eddie: You know because you threw up at the premiere.

Loren (smiling): That was five weeks ago.

Eddie: I know, I wanted to visit you sooner but I've been busy.

Loren (fake smiling): Yeah, with Chloe and Adriana.

Eddie: No, Jake kept me busy.

Loren: I see.

Eddie: So, you throwing up was for no reason.

Loren (lying): Yeah, I guess I just ate something wrong.

Eddie: That's good. Not that you threw up because of that but that it wasn't serious.

Loren (lying): Yeah...nothing serious.

Eddie: So, do you want to have lunch?

Yes, I want to have lunch. I want to make out while waiting for our food. I want to turn each other on while eating dinner. I want to have sex in your car because we can't wait any longer. I want to drive to your house and have sex again. I want to feel your sexy abs, your strong arms. I want to feel you thrust inside of me.

Eddie: Loren?

Loren: Ehm, we can't Eddie.

I'm pregnant and you'll notice. You can't notice. Suddenly Melissa walks in. She looks at Eddie and I know she wants me to tell him.

Melissa (whispering): Tell him.

Eddie: Tell me what?

Loren (making up an excuse): Tell you that we can't go have lunch together because we broke up.

Eddie: We can go as friends?

Loren (sighs): You know we can't.

Eddie (turning around): I guess I'll go then.

It has been a month since Eddie visited me. I have been a few times more to the hospital to check if my girl's okay. I'm starting to show. Eddie visited me a few times but I blew him off. He can't notice I'm pregnant by me throwing up or something. He wanted to know how I was doing and if I wanted to hang out. Like I said, I blew him off. He can't keep visiting me because he'll notice my stomach. Besides throwing up, feeling dizzy, being tired and having sensitive breasts I enjoy being pregnant. The thought of someone living in my stomach is wonderful. I'm in my room and my mom and Melissa walk in.

Nora: Loren, you've had your time. It's time to tell Eddie.

Melissa: He deserves the chance to enjoy this pregnancy too.

Loren: I will tell him.

Nora: I'm going to my work and Melissa has to go home but you're going to Eddie right now.

Loren: I will.

Nora: Good.

They leave and I start putting clothes and other stuff in a few bags.

NORA'S POV

I just came home and noticed Loren's car is still not here. I hope she and Eddie are doing you know what or something. Not that I enjoy the thought of her having sex but because it would mean she and Eddie are okay. I walk into the house and into her room. I notice that her closet looks empty. There a few clothes but I could have sworn there are more. Drawers are open and they look empty too. I hope she didn't do what I think she did. I hope she didn't run. I know she wants to protect Eddie but he has to know. I decide to call Eddie. If she isn't there, she ran away.

Eddie: Hey Nora

Nora: Hey Eddie, I'm sorry for calling you but I was wondering if Loren is still with you.

Eddie:

So, I just had to make this cliffhanger you guys. HAHA, sorry. Will Loren be with Eddie or did she run away? Check out the song rather be by clean bandit. Love it!