Chapter 64

We made our way to my mom’s house. When we arrived I saw Casey’s car in the driveway. I was happy that she came. I had invited her, but she had been missing in action all day. She got out of her car when she saw me and she ran to me. It looked like she had been crying. I reached out and hugged her tightly.

“What’s wrong my Casey girl? Did Cyman do something?” I asked.

She nodded her head aggressively. Keegan looked at me and smiled and excused himself after giving Casey a warm hug. He went into the house so that we could talk.

“So remember during the back to school party you saw Cyman and I… well we were sleeping together up until Thanksgiving Break,” Casey said wiping tears on her jean jacket.

“Okay. I knew this information Case. What’s the deal?” I badgered.

I will admit, I was a little perplexed that she was even bringing up his name when she knows I can’t stand him after how he treated her.

“James… I’m pregnant,” Casey sputtered out.

I almost dropped my phone. Did she just say pregnant? I couldn’t even believe what I was hearing. Casey and Cyman are both only 17 years old. What would they do with a baby? I hugged her immediately as she began to sob. Her once bubbly smile had been replaced by sorrow and fear.

“Case, does Cy know? What did he say?” I asked, rubbing her back.

“No James. He has no idea. I can’t tell him. I would look desperate. Harper is still with him after all of that. He can’t know B. He can’t!” she said, through sobs and sniffles.

I rubbed my temples. This was not the news I expected to hear today.

Now my issues seemed so small compared to my best friend’s life falling apart. I had to help her through this. We had to talk to my mom.

“Case, can we tell my mom? She will know what to do and how to help you,” I encouraged.

She lifted her head off of my shoulder and grabbed my hand. She walked me to my front door.

“I think that’s a great idea,” she said, pushing open the front door.

We found my mom in the kitchen setting the table. She noticed our faces immediately.

“Girls? What’s going on?” she asked, as she set the last bundle of silverware down.

“Mom, can we talk somewhere privately?” I asked, pointing to her office.

My mom nodded and gestured for us to go into her office. She shut the door behind us. We sat on the couch and mom sat across from us in her chair.

“Alright girls, spill it. What is with the somber expressions?” mom asked.

I looked at Casey and she looked back at me. She shook her head and grabbed a hold of my arm.

“You tell her James. Please?” she begged.

I grabbed her hands and turned towards my mom.

But my mom had a knowing look. It was almost as if she could feel what I was going to say. She ran over to Casey and hugged her. Holding her head and shoulders in a gentle but tight grip.

“Mom, Casey is pregnant,” I whispered.

I didn’t want the others in the house to hear. My mom sat back slightly but still held Case.

She adjusted herself as if she knew the news but wasn’t expecting me to confirm it.

I couldn’t read the look on her face. Was she stunned? Was she upset? Casey is like a daughter to her. So I know this has to be a shock.

My mom smoothed Casey’s hair and sat her ups right so she could see her face to face.

“Oh my goodness girlie. You must be terrified. How are you feeling?” my mom asked, with such delicate care.

“Well I’ve been really nauseous, which is why I took a test. I did the digital one so there was no doubt. When it said pregnant, I almost passed out. Missy, he doesn’t love me. I’m so stupid,” Casey said.

“Oh sweetie, you are not stupid. We have all made mistakes, but this isn’t the end of your life. Have you thought about what you will do?” my mom asked, rubbing her back soothingly.

Casey shook her head.

“I have no choice but to have this baby Missy. In my culture you cannot terminate a pregnancy. That is unheard of, unless I was assaulted, in medical danger or in financial hardship. My parents are going to be so pissed,” Casey said, wiping her eyes with her sleeve.

“Understood. Would you like me to tell your mom with you? I can go to your house later this evening,” my mom offered.

“No. I appreciate that, but I can do this. I made this mistake and now I need to fix it. I’m sure they will be upset, but I gotta get it done and over with so I can focus on this baby, right?” Casey said.

She was so brave. I would never have been able to handle things as well as she does. My best friend is amazing. My mom and I hugged her and she left.

“Breesy girl? I know with you being 18 now, and you and Keegan being close again, that safe sex is something we need to discuss,” my mom started.

“Oh god mom. Please don’t!” I begged.

“Listen, if you’re old enough to have sexual relations, you are old enough to talk about it,” mom continued. “All I’m saying is, maybe it’s time to get on the pill in case you and Keegan are thinking about taking that next step in your relationship. Are you discussing the possibility?”