Chapter 5-Mrs Darbus
"Erm…" Gabriella said unsure of what to say. "Because it is."
"Gabriella, I need the truth from you. Are you pregnant?" asked Mrs Darbus.
Gabriella sat on the piano stool and started to cry.
Mrs Darbus put her arm around Gabriella to comfort her.
"How about you change into some comfortable clothes to wear during your pregnancy instead of the uniform?" Mrs Darbus said softly.
"Yes please. I have a change of clothes ready in my bag."
"Go and put them on, whilst I write you a note to explain your clothes."
"I don't want anyone to find out though!" argued Gabriella.
"Gabriella, they will find out one day. The sooner the better." advised Mrs Darbus.
"Ok then." agreed Gabriella.
Gabriella changed into some comfortable clothes that supported her growing bump.
"I'm back" exclaimed Gabriella.
"Much better. By the way, nice top, and here's your note"
"Thank you." replied Gabriella.
"One more thing; enjoy the freedom whilst you can." laughed Mrs Darbus.
Gabriella walked down the quiet hallway.
Mrs Darbus is really nice. I wonder if this top shows off my bump.
Gabriella got to her classroom door, then knocked and walked in.
"Excuse me Miss Montez, why are you late for my class?" asked Gabriella's English teacher, Mrs Howard.
"Mrs Howard, I have a note for why I'm late and the clothes." Reported Gabriella, as she handed the teacher the note.
"Ok Gabriella, you may sit down now."
Gabriella sat at her desk and carefully listened to her favourite story called 'Romeo and Juliet'.
Martha Cox, a girl in Gabriella's class wrote a note to Gabriella and folded it up into a paper aeroplane, then launched it to Gabriella's desk.
"Hey" someone called Alan whispered. "What's your reason to where normal clothes?"
Gabriella opened up the note from Martha and read it. She then scrunched it up and put it in her jeans pocket.
She raised her hand to get Mrs Howard's attention.
"Yes, Miss Montez?" asked Mrs Howard.
"Please may I tell the class why I am wearing normal clothes?"
"Yes, if you wish."
Gabriella made her way up to the front of the class.
"The reason I am wearing normal clothes is… I'm pregnant, so my uniform does not fit anymore. Mrs Darbus said I could." Informed Gabriella.
"Thank you for your honesty Gabriella." Mrs Howard said with a smile. "You may be seated now."