Summary of this chapter: Helga finally makes amends with Olga.
Summary of previous Chapter: Arnold's family falls apart
Fact or announcement: Hey everyone! Sorry I've been gone for so long! College was definitely kicking my ass around :( But I'm back for a while until I have to go to summer classes but I will still try to upload some more since you all are begging me too. :) Also sorry this chapter is shorter than usual, the next chapter is the big chapter so that one will be very long! Hope everyone is having a great day/ night where ever you are in the world. I love you all and thank you for the views and comments! Enjoy!
Comment from the story:
Esmeralda chapter 13 . Feb 11
So sweet the chapter. Arnold still as dense as ever. She dropping a lot of hints and he isn't picking up on it yet.
Kind of abrupt for the conversation to end in that way. But just makes me want the next chapter already lol
About Olga … I dunno how to feel about that. But Arnold is right. And they can seek another blood donor too. We have blood drives for that reason. Lol like saying that Olga unless she has a rare blood type she will be fine getting the blood from someone else. I always imagined Helga and Olga relationship to be mended when Helga is an adult but she would still have problem with her.
Keep it up!
- I love the name ( I always say this I know) Helga and Olga... Just gonna have to read to find out lol. Now about Arnold, maybe he knows and maybe he doesn't. Tune into find out ;)
Also feel free to check out my other story: Lost in the real world- Helga and Arnold get a taste of the real world. :)
It's been another three weeks, Helga and Arnold have been training Helga for her wrestling match that was in another month. Helga was also beginning to show in her stomach a lot more, Arnold was still clueless about why she looked like that but Helga was going to tell him when this wrestling match of hers was over. Right now Helga was thinking of what outfit she wanted to wear for the wrestling match.
Arnold: What about this one? It's purple and pink.
Helga smiled as she saw the outfit. It was a leotard with a pink top and a purple bottom with sparkles and a cape at the waist. Helga smiled as she imagined herself in it and then she remembered she can't wear something like that, since she's pregnant and her body doesn't look like it usually does (Author's Note: ALL BODIES ARE BEAUTIFUL! WE DON'T BODY SHAME HERE AT ALL!) Helga then sighed and got off of the bed they were sitting on. Arnold looked at her confused and sat up.
Arnold: Helgs? What's wrong?
Helga: Nothing, I just look funny.
Arnold: What? Who told you that?
Helga: I did. I mean look at me Arnold, I'm as big as a house.
Arnold got off the bed and stood in front of Helga with his hands around her waist.
Arnold: Helga, you are the most beautiful girl in the entire world. I don't care if you're big, small, thin, thick, white, brown or whatever. I will still like you and only you no matter what and nothing you say or anyone in that matter will change that. Everything you hate about yourself… I love about you. Okay?
Helga smiled and hugged Arnold. He hugged her back and kissed the top of her head. Helga looked up and saw Arnold looking down at her.
Helga: I don't get how you like me so much after everything I've done to you.
Arnold: Yes you've put me through some very difficult times but the only reason you've done it was because you didn't know how to express how you feel. But I am proud of you for changing and growing and showing me your real true colors. I'm glad that you are finally happy.
Helga looked down at her stomach. She just had a feeling that the baby was definitely going to be the best thing that's ever happened to her…..
A couple of hours later Helga and Phoebe were sitting at Sundae Salon eating some ice cream catching up on everything that's been happening.
Phoebe: I can't believe your parents only called you to give blood to Olga. It's been 3 months though.. Is she even alive?
Helga: Miriam said they are giving me one more month to decide before they officially pull the plug.
Phoebe: Well are you going too?
Helga: I have too; Olga may be a lot of things and I will always hate her for everything she has done to me but her child doesn't deserve to grow up without a mother.
Phoebe: Can you even donate blood? You're pregnant?
Helga: Probably not, but I would do anything for her child. So if I can't donate it then who can?
Phoebe: I don't know Helga. You should probably think about it soon. This month has about three more weeks before it ends.
Helga: Yeah you're right.
Phoebe: Did you tell Arnold about the baby?
Helga: I'm going to tell him after the wrestling match.
Phoebe: Uh Helga, do you really think it's wise to fight in a wrestling match when you are pregnant? That sounds very dangerous.
Helga: I'll be fine Pheebs, you worry too much.
Phoebe: I really don't think that's a good idea Helga.
Helga: I'll be fine. Now thanks for the ice cream but it's time to get back home.
Phoebe: Home as in?
Helga: Arnold's house Pheebs.
Phoebe: How long do you think you're going to live in Arnold's house?
Helga: I don't know Pheobe, I guess till I save enough up to get my own place.
Phoebe: You seriously need to tell him about the baby…. It's not right that you are keeping this from him…
Helga: And I will, after the wrestling match.
Phoebe: Helga…
Helga: Phoebe…
Phoebe sighed and rolled her eyes. Helga sighed and grabbed Phoebe's hand.
Helga: Pheebs, everything will be okay.. Trust me.
Phoebe smiled at Helga and they began to chat about everything again. Eventually She went back to Arnold's house and was laying on the bed. Helga walked over to Arnold and sat next to him. He noticed Helga and scooted over and put his head on Helga's lap.
Arnold: How was your day with Pheebs?
Helga: It was okay, I'm just glad to be home.
Arnold: Me too.
Helga: Are you sure your family doesn't mind me being here?
Arnold: Nah, my parents love you so it's okay.
Helga: Well that's good. Can I make dinner tonight?
Arnold: Yeah just go ask mom.
Helga: Okay.
Helga smiles and gets up from Arnold's bed. She walked out of the room and went downstairs to hear Suzie and Stella arguing.
Suzie: Well what do you expect me to do with this baby?
Stella: Be a mother.
Suzie: I want to live my life with my new boyfriend. I don't want to be a mother right now.
Stella: Well you are not putting my son on full responsibility of dealing with the child that you decided to make.
Suzie: Okay, that's understandable
Stella: We don't mind helping you but we aren't raising your child. Arnold is still in school and has a life to live. He doesn't have time to be tied down to a baby. Especially one that isn't his.
Helga looked down at her stomach. She knew she had to tell Arnold eventually but she just didn't know how. Helga felt as if she told Arnold and his parents the truth; they would kick her out just like her parents did. She finally has Arnold and she's going to lose him just like that she thought to herself. Helga sighs and goes back up the stairs to find Arnold sleeping. Helga sighs once more and grabs a jacket and some sweatpants. She throws them on quickly then grabs her car keys to head down the stairs. When she gets down there she sees Stella about to head out as well. Stella looks up and notices Helga about to sneak out.
Stella: Helgs? Where are you going? I was about to ask you to help me make dinner since I know you like to cook. (Author's Note: Yeah I know Helga doesn't like to cook, but growing up with parents who did nothing for her she grew a habit of cooking. So leave me alone :()
Helga: I was about to uh… just step to uh.. The store.
Stella: Oh well will you be back in time for dinner? Should I save you some for when you get back?
Helga: Yes, thank you mom.
Stella: Of course, now be back before the street lights come on or I will go out there and look for you. I wouldn't want you two getting hurt now.
Helga: Two? Arnold's not going with me.
Stella: I know.
Stella smiles and walks away. Helga shrugs her shoulders and heads out of the house. She then gets in her car, starts it, then drives to the hospital. She walks in the hospital sighing and walks up to the receptionist.
Receptionist: Hello ma'am can I help you?
Helga: Hi, I'm looking for Olga Pataki. She's my sister.
Receptionist: Wait you're Helga? She talks about you all the time.
Helga: She does?
Receptionist: Yes she does. She's right down the hall, the last door on the left. Do you need help getting there?
Helga: No, I should be fine. Thank you
Receptionist: Of course hun.
Helga walks down the hall like she was directed to. When she reaches Olga's room she sighed and then knocks on the door. Olga looks up and her eyes widen.
Olga: Baby sister?
Helga: Yeah.. hi
Olga sits up slowly, reaches over to her night stand. She then picks up an apple and lunges it at Helga. Helga looks at Olga and frowns.
Helga: Can you not throw fruit at me please? Do that again and I will leave.
Olga: Oh my god, it is you.
Helga: Yeah, it's me. Who else would it be?
Olga: Sorry the medicine they give me makes me see things that aren't there.
Helga: Oh, may I have a seat?
Olga: Of course.
Helga walks into the room and grabs a seat next to Olga's bed. Helga then sits down and looks at Olga.
Olga: You know, I'm surprised to see you here. I know you don't like me and all.
Helga: I felt like I had to come and see you.
Olga: Do you know who has my sons?
Helga: No I don't.
Olga: I told mummy to give them to you. Did she do that?
Helga: No.
Olga sighs and slowly sits up more on the bed.
Olga: She never listened to me.
Helga: Yeah she did.
Olga: Helga, you were too young to understand. But now that you are older I'll tell you. I secretly hate our parents just as much as you do.
Helga's eyebrows knitted with confusion. She then tilted her head to the side a bit as well.
Helga: Why? They loved you.
Olga: Yes, that may be so. But they took everything from me. You think I wanted to enter into these stupid piano contests when I was 11? No, I wanted to be a normal kid who just wanted to view the world on her own. All my life they pushed their dreams and beliefs on me just because they never got a chance to live life since Mummy got pregnant with me at a young age. The only reason why I did it was because I felt like I had to; to keep us together. But deep down I really hate both of them. Especially for what they did to you Helga. They never really cared about you Helga. As soon as you were born they just stopped. Mom became an alcoholic because daddy was never around anymore. Daddy only showed up when he needed a place to sleep and he still never showed up. I was always stuck watching you. I had to stop going to high school for a while to take care of you since our parents never did. Then as you got older it just got even more worse.
Helga just sat there and looked at the ground. She was always jealous of Olga and the attention that Olga seemed to get but she never knew how much pain Olga was in till now.
Helga: Olga I had no idea.
Olga: I wouldn't expect you too. You were just a child Helga. It was honestly better if you didn't know.
Helga: How are you going to get better? Only I have the same blood type as you and I can't give it to you.
Olga: Helga, no you aren't. Dad has the same blood type as us but he doesn't want to give it away. That's why they called you, because they thought you would give it to me.
Helga: I would give it to you, but I'm Kinda uh-
Olga: What?
Helga: Pregnant… ( Author's note: Pregnant women can't donate blood, they need all the blood they have for their child. So that's why Helga can't give blood.)
Olga: Oh.. How many months?
Helga: 5 months.
Olga: Does Mummy and Daddy know?
Helga: No, and let's keep this between us.
Olga: Oh yeah of course.
Helga: Yeah.
Olga: Is it Arnold?
Helga: What?
Olga: That kid you used to be in love with. The one who you have a little Sanctuary in the back of your closet?
Helga: Yeah. It is.
Olga: Well if you need anything. Please let me know. I had to deal with my pregnancy alone. And I don't want you to deal with it alone. I wished you would've told me sooner. I would've been there for you.
Helga smiled and stood up slowly.
Helga: Thanks Olga but I should get going now.
Olga: You'll come back right?
Helga: You want me too?
Olga: Helga I don't want our parents to be the reason why we never got along. I wanna be there for you and your baby.
Helga: I'll come back. And when you get better maybe we can hang out or something.
Olga: I would like that a lot
Helga and Olga smile at each other. Helga then gives Olga a kiss on her forehead and then walks out of the room to head home.
By the time Helga had gotten home everyone was eating dinner. She smiled and went to the kitchen to wash her hands. After she washed her hands she sat down at the table next to Arnold.
Stella: Hello honey, how was your trip to the store?
Helga: It was okay. I didn't find what I was looking for but it's okay.
Miles: That's too bad Helgs. I hope you like mash potatoes, corn, vegetarian chili and nachos.
Helga: Vegetarian?
Arnold: Mom and dad are vegans.
Helga: You aren't?
Arnold: No, I love a good burger.
Helga: Well I never had vegetarian chili before. I might have some
Phil: Well let us know if you don't like it. We made burgers in the fridge.
Helga: Thank you. I'll take 3 of them.
Pookie: Coming up Eleanor…...
After everyone had eaten dinner Helga and Arnold went into their rooms and laid in the bed. Arnold couldn't help but to stare at Helga's stomach. Helga was scared and confused on why he was staring so she put the blanket over her. Arnold then sighed and turned over. Helga raised an eyebrow and tiled her head.
Helga: You okay Football head?
Arnold: Yeah why?
Helga: You seem like you are stressed about something.
Arnold: No (laughs) I was just looking at how beautiful you are.
Arnold scoots over to Helga and kisses her belly.
Arnold: I just want you two to know that.
Helga: Two? I'm one person.
Arnold: I know.
Arnold turns over and starts to fall asleep.
Helga then rolls her eyes and falls asleep with Arnold right by her side like always.
