Chapter 27

Goodbye

I thought it would be easier to handle my parents' reaction. But now that I’m here, I feel so nervous. I didn't realize this was a big deal for them until I saw their reactions. They were both dumbfounded when I told them I'm pregnant. My mom recovered first and immediately approached me on the sofa where I was sitting.

"Oh my god, Cianna. This is not a funny joke!” She said almost hysterically.

I bit my lower lip to hold back my tears. For the past few days, I thought I had gotten used to my situation. I thought I had accepted it totally, but I still haven't. Until now, the fear is still there in my chest. I still can't believe it.

"I'm serious, mom. I-I'm pregnant," my voice trembled and I couldn’t look at her straight.

"Oh my God," she said covering her mouth.

"Mom, I'm sorry.”

I couldn't stop crying. Seeing their reactions made me guilty. It made me rethink my rash decisions in the past. If only I had been more rational in handling my own emotions, maybe this wouldn'