The night everything changed
But the peace didn’t last long.
The bedroom door creaked open, and Ava breezed in, all smiles and energy.
“Rise and shine, Jessie! It’s your big day — interview time!”
I groaned, throwing the blanket over my head.
“Don’t remind me.”
Ava yanked the blanket back.
“Oh no, you’re not hiding today. You’ve worked too damn hard for this.”
She wasn’t wrong.
Four years ago, my life took a turn I wasn’t ready for. One reckless night with a stranger left me pregnant, scared, and convinced my future was slipping away. I was alone, terrified, and barely holding on.