Hello fellow writers! I'm truly sorry for not being able to upload more chapters these last few days but I hope this one makes up for it. It's really long! Also, a special thanks to mozzi-girl for reviewing, I really really appreciate it. Now about this chapter I just want to say I wrote it during class. So sorry in advance for it being a little boring, but hopefully in the next chapters I'll make sure to put some more Maltara and make it less depressing. Anyways thanks and to everyone else out there writing, your stories are beast!

Neha's POV

I had been crying for over 30 minutes now. Today I was supposed to be having a great time partying with my new boyfriend. The only problem was that once I swallowed that spiked Pina Colada I felt my stomach flip and turn; that's when I knew something was terribly wrong. It was so unusual for that to happen to me so I decided to go to the bathroom just in case.

I looked myself in the mirror as I placed my hand on my now very upset stomach. I noticed that I was sweating uncontrollably and I had to hold on to the counter sink to keep from passing out. Then, there it came, very suddenly; all the food I had eaten before along with the drink came back up my throat. I ran over to the toilet and let it all come out.

After a while I felt better; however I couldn't shake this weird fuzzy feeling inside my stomach. I scanned the room as if looking for something that could help me and spotted a box on the wall filled with birth control pills, tampons, pads, and pregnancy tests. I thought to myself "well why not, it's not like it would hurt to try".

After I convinced myself enough to do it I went over to the box and took a pregnancy test. I read the instructions carefully and went over to the bathroom stall. As I peed on the stick, my mind drifted over to all the possibilities, all the things that could explain my upset stomach, but I had already found the answer, and it was right in front of me. I looked at the screen of the stick and the horror and panic came crashing down like a tidal wave. It was positive. Trembling frantically I took the box out again to double check on how to read the results. Still positive. My heart dropped down to my feet and my breathing became uneven, agitated. "This can't be happening" these were the only words that ran through my mind…

My eyes were watery and as I opened the door I realized that nobody was in the bathroom but me; I was all alone. Everything sank in and I started sobbing. Tears of desperation ran through my face and I didn't bother to clean them up. I made my way to the corner of the small bathroom, leaned on the wall, and slid down to a sitting position. I held the pregnancy test close to my chest and I still couldn't believe what was happening. I sat there for a quite a while and the long flow of tears just kept on coming; a headache was beginning to form in the sides of my temple. "What I'm I going to do?" I asked myself. (I need to tell someone. I need to tell Natara. She's always been there for me. Oh, what have I done? What she's going to think? She's going to hate me. No, she's not. She's the only person that cares about me, she'll understand… I hope).

With that I made up my mind and managed to call Natara. Hearing my sister's voice made me calm down a bit but then all these questions started running through my mind. I lost it and started crying again…

Natara's POV

Natara: Neha? It's me. Are you in here?

I made my way into the restroom dreading what could have happened to my little sister that had made her such a mess. I quickly scanned the room and spotted what appeared to be a figure curled into a tiny ball as if wishing she could disappear. Although she was crying her eyeballs out I was relieved to see that this figure was Neha. Without any more thought I rushed over to her, knelt by her side and hugged her tightly.

Natara: Shh it's ok baby sis. Its ok, I'm here. Shh…

Neha: I'm s-sorry. (Crying)

Natara: Shh don't be. I'm glad you called me.

About 45 minutes had passed before Neha was able to speak again. She seemed like her energy had been drained out from crying and she looked weak, vulnerable. Her voice was low and raspy.

Neha: What am I going to do?

Natara: We'll figure it out, I promise. But you have to tell me, did anyone...hurt you?

Neha: No. Sleazeball would never hurt me. The night that it happened… it was an accident. I managed to take some cheap pills but I guess they didn't work. I-I should've known… I'm such a screw up.

Natara: Hey don't say that. You're NOT a screw up. You're the sweetest and most joyful person I've ever known and I hate seeing you like this. You've been through a lot and you'll get through this too. Now in the mean time, what do you want to do? With the baby I mean.

Neha: I-I don't know. I'm not ready to be a mom Natara.

Natara: I know, and there are a lot of options. Just know that whatever happens, whatever you decide, I'm going to be right here. Okay?

Neha nods and at the same time you hear a knock.

Mal: Natara? I don't know mean to intrude, but is everything okay?

Natara: Yeah, we'll be right out.

Neha looks at you with a face full of surprise.

Neha: Is that your partner?

Natara: Yeah. Come on.

As I helped Neha up I felt a red blush appear on my cheeks. I tried to hide behind my hair but I could feel Neha's still puzzled look fixated on me. Finally I gave up, and with a hand on her back to comfort her I opened the door and met with Mal who was waiting patiently.

Neha: Hey Mal.

Mal: Hi Neha. How you holding up?

Neha: I'm better, thanks.

Mal gives Neha a sympathetic smile and nods. Then he turns to me.

Mal: I'll go get the car and meet you in the back in five.

Natara: Sounds good.

After a few minutes I head outside through the back door with Neha by my side. I notice it's around 6 and it's getting dark. A smile creeps on my face when I remember Mal and me chasing a suspect in the Maskmaker case in these very streets. I spaced out thinking about the day he first saved my life and ever since then it seems like everyday he saves it again one way or the other. Suddenly my thoughts are interrupted by the sound of an engine. I quickly recognize Mal's car and we both get in; my sister sits in the back while I seat in the front.

Neha: So where are we going?

Mal: Good question. Natara?

Natara: Oh, I totally forgot about that. Where were you staying before Neha?

Neha: Oh no! I forgot about James, he's my new boyfriend. I was staying at his place over the past few days. I came here with him but then I started feeling sick so I went to the bathroom…

Natara: It's ok, just call him. I'm sure he'll understand.

Neha: Right. Hey what about Mom's beach house?

Natara: Good thinking, that's perfect Neha! Here I'll type the address into the GPS.

As Neha talks over the phone with her boyfriend, you type the address into the GPS while Mal looks at you and grins.

Mal: A beach house? Seriously?

Natara: What? Not what you expected?

Mal: Wow, I'm starting to like rich people more and more these days.

Natara: Ha-ha! Glad to hear that, Mal.