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Chapter 2: Pregnant and Alone
Weeks passed, and Jessica went back to her busy life, trying to forget the one-night stand. However, she soon began to experience symptoms that she couldn't ignore. A pregnancy test confirmed her worst fear – she was pregnant.
Jessica sat on the edge of her bed, staring at the pregnancy test in her hand. She couldn't believe what she was seeing.
"I'm pregnant," she whispered to herself, feeling a mix of shock and fear.
"What did you say?" her roommate, Alex, asked, peeking into the room.
Jessica quickly hid the test behind her back. "Nothing, just talking to myself."
Alex walked over and sat down next to her. "Are you okay?"
"I don't know," Jessica admitted, tears welling up in her eyes. "I'm pregnant and I have no idea who the father is."
Alex put a comforting arm around her. "It's going to be okay. We'll figure it out."
"But how?" Jessica asked, feeling overwhelmed. "I don't even know where to start."
"You could start by taking another test to be sure," Alex suggested.
Jessica nodded, grateful for her friend's practical advice. "You're right. I'll do that."
After taking another test and confirming her pregnancy, Jessica knew she had to make some tough decisions.
"I don't know what to do," she confided in Alex. "I'm not ready to be a mother, but I don't believe in abortion."
"Have you considered adoption?" Alex asked.
Jessica shook her head. "I don't know if I could give my child away. But at the same time, I don't think I can do this alone."
"You won't have to," Alex reassured her. "I'll be here for you every step of the way."
Jessica smiled through her tears. "Thank you. I don't know what I'd do without you."
"We'll figure it out together," Alex said, squeezing her hand. "And maybe, just maybe, you'll find the father and he'll want to be a part of this too."
Jessica shook her head, doubtful. "I don't even remember his name. It was just a one-night stand."
"Well, you never know," Alex said optimistically. "Stranger things have happened."
Jessica knew her friend was right. She had a long road ahead of her, but with Alex by her side, she felt a glimmer of hope.
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