"You did what?" Vivian exclaimed, leaping from her chair in shock. "I know it's wrong. I'm sorry. I'm really sorry," I pleaded through tears. "Hey,hey. Now you listen to me. It's not your fault, okay? Stop shedding tears," Vivian reassured me, her voice gentle yet firm. Vivian had always been my rock, my unwavering support, and I couldn't imagine navigating this turmoil without her. But she hadn't heard the full extent of my confession yet. She didn't know about the pregnancy, the looming threat over my mother's life. How would she react to this bombshell? "No, no, you don't get it," I sobbed, struggling to find the words. "Um, um," I stuttered, grappling with the weight of my revelation. "You know you can tell me anything, right?" Vivian said softly as she approached me, enveloping me in a warm hug. "I'm pregnant, Viv. I'm pregnant. My mom's life has already been threatened because of it," I confessed, bowing my head in shame. Vivian pulled away from the embrace and bega
Chelsea's POV"What are you doing here," I asked."I came to check up on you. Vivian told me you weren't feeling well," he said while I hissed and roll my eyes. "Vivian can't keep her mouth shut." I pondered in my thoughts."Thanks," I finally said to him and was about to lock the door back but he held it with a friendly smile on his face."Can I have a few moments of your time? I want us to talk," he said with a pleading face. I know I have to give him the opportunity because he is not going to give up asking. I smiled and walked him to the flower garden, away from Jason's sight."What do you want?" I asked." Did I do something wrong? You have been avoiding me since after our date. You don't pick up calls or reply to my message. The worst is you hide whenever you see me around. Did I do something bad?" He asked, his words piercing my heart. He didn't do anything wrong to get such treatment from me. Brian is really a good person but I don't want to break his heart. My life is already
Chelsea's POV"Hey mama," he slurred, stumbling into my room. The pungent odor of alcohol announced his presence before he even spoke. "What are you doing here?" I blinked in disbelief, taken aback by his intrusion at this late hour. "I came to see you," he smirked, leaning casually against the doorframe. "You can leave now. I've never been better," I snapped, my patience wearing thin. Ethan had been distant ever since the bombshell news of my pregnancy, and I suspected he had his own suspicions about my recent doctor's visit. "Calm down, mama. I know you're angry," he said, easing his way into the room and closing the door behind him, though he didn't bother to lock it. "You have every right to be mad. I haven't been myself lately, and I want to make it up to you," he added, his words dripping with false sincerity. His story pulled at my heartstrings, but I refused to be manipulated like before. This time, I was determined to stand my ground and assert myself.With determinatio
"Chelsea!" My mom yelled and barged into the room, her disappointment was palpable, cutting through the air like a sharp knife. "Who's responsible for your pregnancy?" she demanded, her eyes drilling into mine. Caught between the truth and the suffocating weight of shame, I could barely utter a word. Tears welled up in my eyes as I struggled to find the courage to speak. "Mom, I'm sorry," I managed to choke out, my voice trembling with emotion. But admitting the truth about Jason or Ethan felt like an impossible feat. "Amanda, please, just tell me," she pleaded, her voice tinged with desperation. "Mom I can't tell you," I said in tears, feeling the weight of Jason's ominous threats. I remained silent, unable to bear the thought of exposing Jason and Ethan. Suddenly, Jason appeared. I guess my mom already told him everything, "Baby, ease up on her," he urged gently, his presence adding to the tension in the room. With a heavy sigh, my mom retreated, leaving Jason and I to grappl
Chelsea's POV Someone once told me that we all have our demons and their job is solely to prick our minds and show us a fragment of hell whilst whispering in our ears. But why show me a fragment when I can bring the whole hell to your very own doorstep. My name is Chelsea .A. Mateo , the A is for Amanda but only my Mom gets to call me that name.Unlike everyone else, I know my demons, their names and their home addresses. Some call me a nerd but I don’t let that bother me, I just want to make my Mom proud with straight A's.My demons came in the form of all the boys I've known especially Ethan and his father. I used to attend Bridgerton High School till my parents got a divorce. My parents always have an argument either about me,or about my Mom's work…they just fight over unnecessary things and that really affects my Mom. After the divorce I moved to New York with my Mom leaving my Dad and two of my older siblings behind. I must confess, being with my Mom is super cool because she
Ethan's POV I was sitting in the lounge playing video games when my Dad's car drove in. “Hey son,” He said, waving at me. “Hey dad,” I said, still playing my video game. “ How was school today? ” He asked as he unpacked the groceries he bought. “ It wasn't bad…just nice” I said “ Alright… I got you dinner” He said “ Oh, thanks Dad ” “ Which game is that? ” He asked and sat beside me to watch. “Call of duty free fire” I said, still focused on the video game as I play with my pads. “ I have news son” He announced as he stared at the video game.“You might be aware that I'm seeing some. Well, the thing is I proposed to her and she said yes” He said smiling broadly. I dropped my pad as I looked at him with piqued interest.“ Wait. You are getting married already? But Dad, you just met her a few months back” I said making sure my facial expression was showing how surprised I was. “ What's her name? ” “Elizabeth. Don't worry son, you are going to love her” He said,the sides of his
Chelsea's POV When I saw Ethan right in front of me, I couldn't help but wonder what the hell he was doing at Jason's house. “Hey Baby ” Jason called out as he walked towards my Mom and gave her a warm kiss. I still stood dumbfounded staring at Ethan. “Hi, Chelsea ” He called out to me, gesturing us inside the house. “Oh, forgive my manners. Chelsea, I want you to meet my son Ethan” He said smiling broadly. “Son! Like Ethan is your son? Wait… that makes Ethan my step brother ” my eyes widened in surprise as my thoughts echoed with a sudden yell. “Ethan,come say hi to your stepsister” Jason said “Hi,” Ethan said awkwardly, his voice carrying a low tone that hinted at unease. “ Look at him. How the hell will I manage Ethan as my Stepbrother? ” I thought, forcing a fake smile while shooting him lasers with my eyes. “Okay,so I made dinner. Let's go and eat because my love and I have a big announcement to make. ” Jason said as he dragged us to the dinning room to eat, his firm grip
Ethan’s POV I could sense her unease as she cautiously stepped backward, her nervousness palpable in the room. The audible gulp of her saliva echoed, and she questioned, “What do you think you are doing?” “Nothing” I leaned in for a pretend kiss but smoothly shifted, reaching behind her for something on the table, turning the moment into a playful surprise. “What do you think I was doing” I asked with a smirk and raised the object for her to see. “I need to borrow your headphone” “Please leave my room” she said, as she rolled her eyes. I walked to the door and locked it quietly. “On a second thought, I want to hang out here a little bit” I said as I walked towards her and dropped back the headphone. “Won’t be needing this for now” Her expression shifted to one of surprise and what are you still doing. I stripped off her towel exposing her petite body. Astonished by what I see, I reached my hands to her breast but this time, it feels like she wants it too. I planted a warm kis