My twist of the opening of Romeo and Juliet-
Two teens both alike in dignity,
In fair Cali where we lay our scene,
From past rows to new fighting
Where a boys blood makes a girls unclean.
From forth love and loss of these two foes,
A starcrossed lover will take his life.
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"Michelle, breakfast," her father called from downstairs.
She slumped her head and trekked down the stairs, trying to make an effort to be pleasant. There wasn't much excitement in life without Bradin. Things were a lot more peaceful, but in a creepy way.
"How are this morning?" her mum asked, greeting her with a hug. A bear hug, like Bradins.
But Michelle didn't reply, a putrid smell had caught her nose and she felt terribly ill. She looked over at the stove to see eggs frying in a pan and was almost sick on the spot.
She darted for the bathroom and slammed shut the door.
Her parents exchanged worried glances.
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Michelle rested her head against the toilet seat. Her head cleared now that she had been sick.
"Are you okay?" the voice came from outside the door.
"Fine mum, an upset tummy… that's it. I'll be fine, just a nasty bug. Don't worry about me." She said this more to reassure herself than her mother.
"Can I get you anything?"
A pregnancy test.
"No, I'm fine, go away," she lied.
There's no way I'm pregnant. I mean, there was that night with Bradin but… crap it broke didn't it. Then there was Michael. Oh shit.
Before she knew it she was crying.
When Michelle thought about it, all the signs pointed to one thing. She was a little late, the unprotected sex and morning sickness, not to mention the highly exaggerated sense of smell.
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She watched in anticipation as the line turned blue. Her brain could not process the information that was being thrown at her from all directions.
Michelle blinked. Blue line… positive… baby? Her fears were confirmed. She was, pregnant.
The first thing that came to her mind was Bradin. Should she tell him? A single tear fell again from her eye.
Her parents definitely couldn't know right now. They already wanted Bradin dead, and if it was his, which was highly probable it would only make things much worse.
This could all be a secret! She didn't have to tell anyone at all. Get an abortion, make life easier for herself, put it to a life to sleep, kill an innocent, murder her own child. The thought sent chills up her spine.
She couldn't do that. She already loved, and hated this child. Much like she did Bradin.
It was her decision what she did, but she needed to, wanted to tell him. No matter how much she despised him, he had the right to know.
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Bradin lifted his depressed mood and took the time to write a final letter to his family. He wasn't going to leave them without anything. He tried to smile as he scribbled down his hearts content, but ended up crying heavily.
Dear all,
I love you guys, if you hadn't all taken me in and cared for me I would have gone way before this.
Derrick- Always be cool, but don't take after your brother, you'll end up dead. I love you little bro, though I'm not with you, I'll never forget you.
Don't be to sad, I'll be happy to rid everyone of the baggage I force them to carry.
Love and peace, Bradin.
Nikki- You're growing into such a beautiful girl, keep it up. I'm always watching over you, don't think I can't see what you and Cam are doing. Sorry, but I have to do this. Don't hold back and be strong.
Best wishes in life, your bro who loves you more than anything.
Aunt Ava,
I am so grateful of you, you took me under your wings when times got rough and never gave up on my, but I guess now my time is up. I love you so much,
Brae.
Jay and beautiful Erika,
I'm so happy for you two. Grow old and have heaps of babies together!
Jay- from a best mate to another, I love you. You were there for me everytime, whether it meant advice, strength or umm, protection.
Erika- My first crush in Cali, (don't kill me Jay, though I suppose it's kinda impossible.) You are gorgeous and will go so far as a surfer and friend. Keep Jay in control and don' hurt him.
Love to you both, B-man.
Johnny- Always the sensible one, have a good life and marry Ava. You're made for eachother. I went to you when I needed advice and I appreciate that so much.
See you up there, Bradin.
Susannah- You may have pulled through but I didn't. It makes me cry to do this but it's taking away the pain, you know what I mean.
Love forever, B
Michelle- I love you and always will. I didn't want to hurt you, and now all your troubles will die. Please forgive me, I can't go on without you. Meet some guy who respects a woman's worth.
Forever and ever, Bradin.
Death is the only way out for me.
Bradin cried harder than he ever had. He was a starcrossed lover, and for Michelle, he would take his life.
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how was it, so sad? Poor bradin, the letters I wanted to write but they got so repetitive sorry.
Review coz I love you
MsMcCartney
(ps, I lied there will only be 16 not 17 pages)