PREGNANCY AT TEEN

Stella started crying again.

Me: It's ok, sweetie. It's ok. Everything will be fine.

Stella: It won't.

Me: Come on, be optimistic.

Stella: When we woke up the next morning. He promised he wouldn't touch me anymore and that he regretted being impulsive. He swore it would never happen again. He made the driver take me home and he never saw me anymore. He calls from time to time but never a visit. He must hate me because he does everything to avoid meeting me.

Sal: Did you try calling him yourself? To ask him?

Stella : No. No point in doing that. I once made the maid call to tell him I was sick, he sent a doctor but never came to see me himself. He hates me.

Me: So does he know? That you are pregnant with his baby?

Stella: No. I couldn't tell him. I just want to get rid of the baby. I eventually found a way to get rid of it safely.

Me: No, you need to tell him. He is the father after all..

Stella: ..Who is getting married to my cousin who is very pitiful. I just can't do it to them.

Me: You have to.

Sal: Stop it Flame, it's her choice.

Me: It's a wrong choice.

Stella: I thought you were my friend. How could you argue with me at this point? Get out. Leave!!!!!.

Me: Stella!!!

Stella: Out!!!!!

Me: Fine. let's go, Sal. She doesn't need us.

Sal: Sure.

Sal and I walked out of her room but then sal went to the maid and ask her some questions.

Sal: Do you know Christian who is getting married into the family soon?

Maid: Yes Miss.

Sal: Do you have his number?

Maid: Yes Miss.

Sal: I want it.

Maid: Am sorry Miss, I cannot give out any information without permission.

Sal: Don't make me repeat myself.

Maid: Am sorry , Miss.

Me: Sal, stop it. You were so quiet in there but suddenly you want to get violent?

Sal: We all get results in different ways. This way works best and would prevent Stella from being miserable.

Maid: Miss, if it's to help the young Madame Stella, I will do it..

Sal: Good. We are Waiting.

Stella's maid went into the room and brought out a card, a complementary card, belonging to Christian. Sal and I took the card and left the house.

Upon getting to my house together with Sal, Sal and I called Christian and informed him about all that was happening.

Christian was very surprised to hear of the incidents but more so he was disappointed that Stella had not told him of the consequences of his actions.

Christian: How many months is the pregnancy

Sal: Two months. Don't you know how long ago you touched her.

Christian: I do. I just wanted to be sure. I will go see her and take responsibility.

Sal: Do you promise?

Christian: I promise to do right by her.

Sal: Good. I will hold you accountable for your words.

Christian: Thank you for letting me know.

That was the end of our conversation on Stella for the day. Sal and I said our goodbyes and she went home. I called Semm afterwards after I had taken my bath and supper.

Semm: Hi girl, what's good?

Me: Am ok. Just thinking.

Semm: About what?

Me: Unfortunate circumstances.

Semm: I won't understand till you explain.

Me: Have you ever impregnated a girl?

Semm: Nooooo. I Always wear protection and if not, I get Post pills in case of emergency. I am a responsible lover. I won't put anyone through that.

Me: I see. But what would you do? What would you do if you impregnated a girl.

Semm: To be honest, I don't know. I think it would depend on the facts of the situation. Did I do it intentionally, then I have to be responsible. If I don't believe the baby is mine, I will deny the baby etc.

Me: I see. Well, just asking out of curiosity. I have to sleep now. Wouldn't want to be late for school tomorrow, you know?

Semm: Yes, I get it

You know you can talk to me about anything. If you are pregnant too, even though I have not touched you yet. Just tell me and I can't help. Because I love you.

Me: I am not pregnant. I am just asking for clarity.

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Semm: Are you sure?

I thought to myself. Why would Semm say he would help. Help with what? Maybe I should ask for clarity or just play along.

Me: Semm. I am actually pregnant.

Semm: I knew it. I knew there was no way you would ask me about such a thing if it wasn't already an issue. Who was it? Who is the father?

Me: Emm, I...

Semm: Don't tell me. Were you trying to push someone's baby to me? Is that why you were so Angry when we didn't make love?

Me: Semm! What's wrong with you? Why are you saying things like this? You were going to wear a condom. How would I have pinned someone's baby on you?

Semm: So who is the dad, Flame?

Me: No one. I am not pregnant. I just wanted to be sure of what you would do. Semm, you call that helping? Throwing blame is not helping at all.

Semm: You were testing me?

Me: Yes, Semm! And you failed miserably.

Semm: Oh..

Me: I cannot talk to you now. I do not want to hate you so I am going to hang up now.

Semm: Flame..

Me: It's either good night now or Goodby to whatever relationship it is we have. Pick one option

Semm:

Ok. Catch some ZZZs.

Me: Sure, good night.

Semm: Night.

That night I thought to myself, "what if I was in Stella's shoes?". What would I have done? I just could hope to never be in such a situation ever. God knows Semm would not be responsible. Cannot say I blame him. As young adults, we cannot take care of a baby. I personally did not want a baby at that point either.

To be continued...