Vera's P. O. V
I woke up with a start, breathing heavily. Another nightmare. Groaning slightly, I tried to sit up. Now that I've regained my memory, I thought they'd stop coming. I was wrong. I stepped out of the bed, placing my feet on the ground. All of my body feels sore. No thanks to the bed. I stared out the window. It's morning. Do I want to go or do I want to stay? I rose from the bed in search of the bathroom. I'm guessing I've found my answer.... After showering, I wore back my clothes and walked to the living room. There, I found Kira and Jeff counting money. Probably stolen. " Good morning." I greeted, still standing at the doorway. Jeff glanced at me and his face lit up with a smile. " Good morning. Sleep well?" I breathed out. " Not sure." Staring at the wads of money in front of them, I asked." You stole that?" " Hmm..." He m( A week later) Vera's P. O. V Aiming for the target, I tried to concentrate so I could make the shot. Jeff was teaching me how to use guns, just like Commander Snake had commanded. We had already left the rundown place to a much better apartment, and I already shopped for clothes. They've been quite nice to me, but of course, they came at a price. I sighed when I saw I missed the target again. I glanced at Jeff, and he didn't look pleased with all. " You aren't focusing Ava..." He complained, walking up to me. " I'm sorry..." I muttered, breathing heavily. " A lot is going on in my mind," I admitted. He took the gun from me and aimed at the target, pulling the trigger. I closed my eyes as a result of the noise it made, but when I opened it, I saw the hole. It went right through it. " When you use the gun, you have to tune out all thoughts. It's just you and the trigger. It's
Vera. Weeks have passed and I'm still training. It's been going well but as the days go by and feeling more weak and nauseous. Not to mention how prickly I get in the morning. Today Jeff was teaching me fighting techniques and let's just say... It's been hard to focus as I keep running away so he wouldn't hurt me. When I finally settled down and he hit me–gently–he claims, I saw stars and I fell to the ground, everything going around in circles. I clutched my stomach due to the intense pain I was feeling there. I eventually got a hold of myself and stood up, panting heavily. " I'm sorry...." I breathed out, " I don't know what's wrong with me." I murmured. I heard someone laugh and when I looked up, I saw it was Kira. She seems to enjoy it when I'm hurt or whenever I do something wrong. " If you keep that up..." she began, her voice filled with contempt, " You're going to get kicked out." She said as a matt
(Days later) We were having breakfast one day when I suddenly felt the overwhelming urge to throw up. The bad thing is, everyone was present, so they watched me stand up, running to the bathroom to empty all the contents in my stomach. Cleaning myself up, I sauntered back to the living room, still feeling sick. On my way back, I heard Kira mutter, " Now vomiting? What's wrong with her?" I swallowed, trying to calm myself down. Everyone's eyes were on me the second I stepped into the living room. I looked down, nervously picking on my clothes. " Are you well?" Commander Snake asks and I nod. " Yeah. Probably it's the food," I mutter. Kira snickers. " I don't think so. She doesn't look okay to me. Look at how pale she is." She says, gesturing towards me. " I'm sure I'm fine. It's just nausea." I say, raising my chin at her. " You've been ha
Vera's P. O. V " I knew it... I just knew it. All that facade you were pulling. You were pregnant." Kira kept talking while I just stared ahead, waiting for the realization to sink in. " How did that happen?" Jeff asked, and I glanced at him, fighting for words. I gulped when I remembered that night. The night I gave myself away... Who knew it would come to this? " It happened sure h a long time ago. I didn't even think I would get pregnant." I replied, and he sighed, his brows furrowed in thought. " You can't keep the baby..." Kira said. I stared at her, my heart skipping a beat. " You're going to have to abort it." She continued, her voice high and haughty. I found myself shaking my head. " What?" I voiced out. " You heard me." She growled. I stared at Jeff, my eyes pleading. " Jeff..." I began, but he cut me off.
Vera's P. O. V Stirring on the bed, I squinted at the bright light coming in through the windows. My gaze wandered around till it settled on the wall clock in front of him. 10:17 am. Groaning slightly, I stepped out of the bed, ambling to the bathroom. I hurried through my morning routine and, splashing some water on my face, stared at my reflection. Though my color was a bit healthy now as opposed to the pale, dry skin I was so used to seeing, I wondered how long it would last till I ran out of money and had nothing. Which reminds me, I should seriously get a job. I trudged out of the bathroom, slowly eating my breakfast of leftover pizza and some fruit juice while I thought things through. I had figured out where I was on the map and realized I wasn't so far off from where I originally lived with madam Deborah. It made me want to see her again, even if I know I should stay away. Damning all consequences, I packed my things
(A month later) Vera's P. O. V Preparing for work, I turned on the radio to listen to some music before I finally went out. The first thing to come up was the News about Ray's father's sentence. He was given twenty years in jail with hard labor. A smile lit up my face hearing that. Although I wasn't satisfied with the number of years, he got because I felt he needed more, it was nice to know he was finally punished for his heinous crime. My thoughts wandered to Ray and once again, I wondered how he was doing now. Shaking my head as if trying to dislodge the thought, I focused my gaze on my stomach. A bump was beginning the show, and I loved it very much. I wouldn't stop caressing it. Due to the pregnancy was always tempted to see Madam Deborah or Ray, but I always stopped myself. Can't risk them finding out I'm still alive. Jeff keeps checking up on me, probably making sure I don't run away. It's not like I h
( A few months later) Chapter 9 Biting my lips so as to suppress a groan, I leaned heavily on the broomstick, breathing heavily. My stomach is so huge now and the added weight really isn't helping matters. Not to mention how uncomfortable have been feeling. When I finally managed to afford an hospitals visit, I was told I would be due in a few days. I've been dreading and expecting the day. I continued working even as the discomfort tripled. My boss saw me and probably out of pity, told me to take a break. I muttered my thanks and went to look for a quiet place to seat and rest my head. I was already drifting off when my phone buzzed, waking me up. I picked it up to check who the caller was. No other than Jeff. Breathing out, I picked it up. " Hey...." I muttered, my voice sounding scratchy. I ran a hand through my
Vera. I finally went back to the pack. And as expected, they were excited to see me. Or should I say... Jeff was happy to see me. Commander Snake still had that indifferent look on although I caught a hint of approval. Kira looked like she was going to explode, her eyes blazing and ears red. I paid no attention to her. " Vera!" Jeff said as he rushed to hug me. I stiffened, unfamiliar with the warmth. " For a second there, I thought you wouldn't return." He muttered against my ears. " Hey... " I began as we disengaged. " I said I'll be back, and here I am. Although I'll have to admit, I didn't want to be back." He nodded, his lips still curled up. I grimaced, looking around. The base looked different now... Sophisticated. You wouldn't even know this place is a home for highly trained robbers. " Wow... This place looks amazing. How did you get all the money to afford all of this?" I ask offh