I was sixteen years old, and I was unlike normal teenagers that could drive a car and go have fun on a count of I have a child.
Napping on a smaller bed next to mine was my pride and joy, Miranda. She was two years old with my green eyes, but HIS blackish blue hair. She was the reason I couldn't do anything, yet I wouldn't trade her for the world.
Her cheeks were chubby and tinted a pink color, her long lashes rested on her chubby cheeks, she looked like a sleeping beauty. Especially with her long, blackish blue soft curled hair fanning the mattress she laid on.
Her father, a boy I thought would be my friend toward the end, has never met nor seen Miranda, and I'd like to keep it that way.
Johnny Abatti pretty much left me for ninny wart when I told him about my pregnancy, leaving me distraught and depressed, luckily my REAL friends, Gina Lash and Gordy Rhinehart, were there for me; I even made them her godparents.
"Mommy." I heard a tired squeak as I woke up from my daze to see Miranda rubbing her eyes and climbing out of bed.
"Hey Mia-bug!" I exclaimed as she toddled over to me, holding her arms up as I picked her up, rocking her back and forth on my bed. Her head snuggling into my chest as her little hands balled up into fists holding my shirt.
"Did you have a nice nap, Miranda?" as I felt a little head bob up and down, she was obviously still tired; poor baby.
Lulu walked in with a smile on her face, wearing a pink Tee shirt, and blue jeaned shorts. She was so fond of Miranda, making her a wonderful aunt!
"Is Miranda awake yet?" Lulu whispered as I smiled.
"Yeah, she just woke up so she's still tired."
"Awww, so cute." My sister cooed as Miranda looked from my chest over to Lulu.
"Hi Mia! How are you?"
"I okey." Miranda replied, yawning. I looked over at the clock; it was only two, so she slept for a while. I carried Miranda downstairs as Lulu followed me, I sat Miranda on the floor of the living room close to her toys. Miranda suddenly became fascinated with those as she began playing with her dolls.
"Why don't you have some fun today, angel wings!" my dad suggested as he walked in the living room, giving Miranda's head a pat, "We'll keep an eye on Mia."
"I don't know." I said, looking over at Miranda.
"You're here every day; you hardly have fun anymore, why not be a child for a day! Call Gina and ask her to hang out."
"Okay, thanks dad." I said, giving him a hug, picking up my cell phone, dialing Gina's number.
"Hey Gina." I began, "How would you like to get an ice cream?" I was silent as I listened on the other line, "You KNOW who works at the pizza place, and I am NOT going to eat there, even if it's the last restaurant on earth! …Ice cream it is then!" and with that I hung up, taking my car keys I drove to the ice cream parlor, meeting Gina there, she waved but I stopped in my tracks, through the window was…him…cleaning tables.
"What is HE doing here?" I asked, crossing my arms annoyed as my best friend looked at me as if I didn't get out much.
"Well since Johnny is dating Nanette, and she DOES have expensive taste, he works two jobs."
"Ooooh, but why did he have to work here?" I spat as Gina shrugged her shoulders.
"C'mon, Gina, we're going to the mall instead!" I exclaimed, dragging her into my car, heading towards the mall, we ended up hanging out there drinking bubble tea, well I was drinking bubble tea, Gina on the other hand was drinking iced coffee and eating a donut. We were silent for several minutes until Gina broke the ice.
"How's Miranda doing?" she asked as I gave a smile.
"Oh you know," I began, "growing up too fast."
"It's been a month since I've seen her; I'll definitely visit tomorrow before school starts."
"Her hair's gotten longer since you and Gordy last saw her." I just sighed and stirred my tea.
"She's even asked 'where's Mia's daddy?'" Gina just gave my shoulder a pat.
"Well she is going to ask that, I mean she sees you and Lulu with your all's dad, sometimes your brothers."
"Speaking of brothers, they're supposed to be visiting soon. Mia's going to have a blast." It was true, ever since Miranda was born my brothers grew up, I even have Kodak memories of them fighting on who was going to hold Miranda first when she was born, in both pictures they had that look on their face when they were holding Mia. They were in love! Not the romantic kind of love, but the love of two uncles and their niece. I was fourteen at the time.
"Un café au lait avec une dose d'espresso , which is French for one latte with a shot of espresso, if you please!" I just rolled my eyes, what was SHE doing here? I tried to ignore her but it was hard especially when she began to sing a stupid French pop song waiting for her drink. She changed physically, her hair was no longer golden blonde and in sausage curls, instead it was voluminous, straight, and a platinum blonde. She also developed curves, even though her breasts were fake, and she wore French designer clothes that supposedly came from France. But she was still the same bitch! The bitch who took my now ex-boyfriend away, the bitch who taunted me throughout my pregnancy, not to mention the bitch who teased me, picked on me, and bullied me through my whole life. I just wish she and that no good Johnny would disappear from the face of the earth!
"Don't look now, Angela, but…" I stopped my friend.
"I know. I know." I whispered, "Just ignore her and maybe she'll go away." Just my luck she walked over to us.
"Why Angela." She began all sweet like, as my eye began to twitch in annoyance "How is your baby? What about your boyfriend? OH! I'm sorry! I forgot, he's MY boyfriend now." And with that she walked away laughing, making me furious.
"Don't worry about her, Angela Anaconda. You'll find a better boyfriend, someone who will accept you and your mistakes, not to mention someone who will be there for Miranda." I just smiled softly; my best friend was the smartest girl in Tap Water Springs.
I dropped Gina off at the ice cream parlor where her car was still parked and drove home, I opened the door to my house to see Miranda with her arms opened and a smile on her face.
"Mommyyyyy!" she exclaimed toddling over to me as I scooped her up in my arms.
"Grandpa maked tuna noodle casserole!" she exclaimed I secretly gave a look of disgust, it was still my least favorite meal, but Miranda seemed to like the stuff.
"He maked Ceaser salad too." She said as I smiled, at least I'd have SOMETHING to eat.
I just ate the salad and when my plate was filled with the tuna noodle casserole, I just fed that stuff to King, the old dog was now blind, but she still had her hearing and powerful smell. My father began chuckling.
"You tired, Mia?" he asked as I looked over towards her, her face was cheesy and she was rubbing her eyes, I just smiled.
"C'mon Mia." I began, "Let's give you a bath, then we'll put you to bed." And with that I took her upstairs and began to run a bath for her, taking her clothes off I sat her in the tub, cleaning her.
When the bath was finished I put her lime green ducky pajamas on her and carried her into my room, laying her in her bed, giving her a kiss on the forehead.
"Mommy will be gone the day after tomorrow, but grandma and grandpa will take care of you so be good for them."
"Why?" she asked as I gave her another kiss, tucking her in.
"The day after tomorrow is mommy's first day of school."
"No, mommy, you goed to school before. Don't go."
"Ohhhhh. Mommy wishes she could stay Mia, but mommy has to go to school to give you a better future."
"Why?" Miranda asked as I smiled, stroking her soft baby cheek.
"You'll understand when you're older." And with that I pulled out my black satin Pajama camisole and short set; slipping them on, clapping twice to turn off the light, covering myself with my blanket.