Chapter 9
The next morning April ditched her usual girly dress for a pair of denim shorts and a strappy loose fitting peach top. She knew there was a possiblilty that she would have to pull up her shirt. April had stayed in bed a little longer than usual that morning so as to avoid Bianca who thankfully left early enough. She knew very well that it was important that she eat, April just couldn't stomach breakfast because of the day that was in it. When she looked like at the clock, it was half eleven and her appointment was at twelve. April left the house straight away to go meet Ruby and Heath outside Angelo's and then head to the doctor's.
When April arrived at Angelo's, Heath and Ruby were already there looking in different directions with sullen expressions on their faces. April sighed. The last thing she needed now was Heath and Ruby at eachother's throats. Thankfully, when both set eyes on her, smiles crossed their faces and April knew that was a good sign. Ruby gave her best friend a hug. "Hey April. How are you feeling?" she wondered concernedly.
April shrugged. "A bit sick. I don't know whether it's the morning sickness or the nerves."
"There's no need to be nervous Ape, me and Ruby are here for you." Heath said sweetly taking her hand.
Ruby shot him a venemous look. "Heath this is probably one of the biggest days of her life, she's allowed to be nervous!"
April frowned. "Stop it you two. If you're going to be arguing I'd rather go by myself."
"Don't worry, we'll be on our best behavior." Ruby told her and Heath nodded. For some reason that didn't comfort April in the slightest and she got into the passenger seat of the car.
It seemed like it took hours to get to the obstetrician and when they finally arrived, April's anxiety only worsened. She felt like she was on death row and entering that building would only seal her fate. She was afraid to have what she already knew confirmed.
Ruby took her best friend's hand reassuringly. "Everything is going to be fine April." she promised softly.
April nodded. "Come on, we don't want to be late." she said.
Heath gave her a kiss on the forehead. "I'll be waiting right here for you. Ruby's right, everything will be fine." he promise and April smiled briefly before she and Ruby made their way inside. The waiting room was nearly completely deserted. April made her way over to the reception where there was a friendly looking middle-aged woman sitting behind the desk.
"Hello, can I help you?" The blonde woman wondered, smiling at them both.
April nodded nervously. "I'm April Scott, I have an appointment with Dr O'Connor at twelve." she told the woman.
"Okay excellent. Are you here with her?" The woman asked Ruby who nodded. "Right, so you two can take a seat for a few minutes."
April and Ruby made their way over to the seating area and sat down. April tapped her foot nervously. "Ruby, I am so scared." she told her best friend although scared was probably an understatement. It was more like terrified beyond belief.
Ruby frowned. "There's no need to be scared. I know that's easy for me to say but April you already know that you're pregnant, don't you?" April nodded. "Then what else could the doctor tell you. It's not going to get any worse than it is now."
April could see where was her friend was coming from but she couldn't explain where her fear was coming from. "I know but Ruby you and Heath are the only people that I've told. I don't know what it's going to be like telling a complete stranger."
"That's her job April. There's a lot of girls younger than you having babies. Would you rather it was someone you knew like Sid? Would that make it easier." Ruby wondered.
April shook her head immediately. She couldn't even imagine that. "I know I'm pregnant but I don't know... I guess I'm worried about having to make a decision."
Ruby nodded. That was exactly what she was hoping April would bring up. "That's right, you have options. Don't think that you have to keep this baby."
April didn't answer. She didn't know what to say. She hadn't yet let herself think about where she would go from here. Thankfully a woman, who April assumed to be Dr O'Connor walked over to them. She was in her mid to late twenties with dark brown hair and vibrant green eyes. She was really beautiful. "April Scott?" she wondered warmly. April nodded and she and Ruby stood up. "Great. You can follow me." Dr O'Connor smiled.