Chapter Six

I was shocked to see Jake like this. He got into a fight? How come? Jake fighting is very rare. This was my first time of seeing this side of him.

I rushed and got the First aid box in my drawer and got to his side to help him but he stopped me.

"Don't you dare come near me." He spat.

"What's wrong, I just wanted to help you with your mess. You look so awful. What happened to you?" I moved close to him and took his wounded hand in mine.

Before I even set the box down he shoved my hand away.

"What did I tell you. Don't come near me. Are you deaf?"

"Jake, what did I do wrong? I'm only trying to help."

"You want to know what you did wrong? I'll tell you. You are blackmailing me with this pregnancy. I don't even know if it's mine. You have ruined me. This engagement has gotten me stuck with you. I never wanted this." He said with so much disgust.

No. I can't just keep quiet and let this excuse of a man talk to me anyhow.

"Excuse you, was that for me? You have no shame. You get a girl pregnant and you blame her for it. I was so naive and I let you into me. The sex was fun right but now the responsibility of your stupidity sucks. You think I really want to stay with you. No. Jake I have my own life. I want to live for myself. But no, I'm stuck with an asshole that questions his own actions. You shattered my dreams too. You not only ruined me but you destroyed me." I felt a bit relieved for taking this burden off my mind.

"You know what? It's a good thing none of us wanted this. We'll both make an agreement that once this child is born, the engagement will be broken."

What did I really hear him say that? It's fine then.

"I agree." I turned to walk away but he said something that stopped me in my track.

"Once the child is born, you'll leave. I mean you'll leave with nothing that is not yours. Not even the child."

"What? How can I leave my child in your hands?"

"You heard me right. It's the only way for you to survive this union."

Who does he think he is? He thinks he's the only ruined one. I'm also ruined. He ruined me for another. Expecting mother at nineteen. If I had my way I would just get rid of this child and move on with my life. By the time I'm up to five months, I doubt if I'll be able to show my face in the public. I didn't want to think about this child right now.

My phone vibrated in my hand and Cheryl's name flashes on the screen.

"Hey, Cher." I breathed out heavily.

"Nicole, why do you sound pissed, what's wrong?"

"It's Jake. He went out this morning and returned with broken lips and wounded fist." I explain the whole thing to her and she told me how it all started.

"Yeah. I actually saw him exchanging some blows with two guys. The two guys confronted him about getting an innocent girl pregnant and getting trapped with her. The news has spread already that you two are engaged. And I guess he's just feeling sorry for you."

"No. That's not how to feel sorry for someone. Not by pushing them away when they want to help you. I understand that he was angry but he doesn't have to vent it on me". I corrected.

"Cher," I paused a bit and break the news to her.

"I'm not going to college until my child is born. Please don't criticize me. I can't afford to go to school and face all those people there. I don't want to make a mistake that may take this baby away from me." I tried to make her understand which I know she did.

"What? I'd actually kill to get in immediately like you did and now you're choosing to have a baby first and not school?" She raised her voice.

"Okay. Tell me what you think is best."

"You know what? If this feels right for you then do it but make sure you don't regret it"

"Why are you all talking about regret?" I huffed out, frustrated.

"And who is 'you all'?" She asked.

"Jake's Mom."

"Oh, I see you both are having a mother daughter conversation now." She squealed.

"Not really. She's actually the only person I can talk to."

"Not bad. But does Jake know about this?"

"No. He doesn't. Please don't say a word about this to anyone not even my mom, OK?"

"No problem. What are friends for. Trust me."

"Thanks B." After that, we talked a little longer and I then decided to go out on a walk.

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I took out my headphones and headed downstairs. Jake seated one the couch so engrossed with something in his phone. I didn't even know he noticed me.

And then he opened his mouth and said, "Sorry." It was more like a whisper. I sighed and kept moving without even responding.

Before I reached the door, I'm stopped by someone. Jake. What does this boy want from me now. He made it clear to me that I should stay away. I don't need someone pissing my sorry ass off.

"That was rude," he said with a frown on his face.

"What?" I asked with a matching frown.

"Never mind. I said sorry for scolding you earlier."

"It's not a big deal." I replied.

"Is that it?" he said looking shocked.

"What did you expect? Please do kindly move out of my way." I tried to push past him but he still doesn't let me go.

"What do you want. I'm not ready for a fight, please step aside." This boy is so hardheaded.

"Wait a minute," and then he gave me a once over, "where are you going with that?" he asked without taking his eyes off the headphone in my hands.

"Does it really matter? Please just move away."

He insisted I tell him where I was headed off to.

"I just want to go on a walk." I begrudgingly replied.

"Let me join you."

"No, I'm not letting you ruin my day again. I want to be alone."

"Then I'm sorry I can't let you go." he said with a smirk on his face.

Oh no. I just hate him.

"Why do you care? A moment ago you wanted me out of your life and now you want to go on a walk with me? Unbelievable."

"You are carrying my child and I just want my child's safety."

I rolled my eyes at him. Boys suck. "No need to panic. I'm not going to get rid of the child or throw myself at a moving car. I'll do just fine without you."

"I insist", this boy is so annoying. I hissed and marched out.