My Reasons
Kelsey's POV
I'm beyond devastated. I can't believe Michael said that. How could he?!
I don't have any where else to go but Anne's house. Maybe she'll agree with my decision. I understand it's my rapist's baby. But its a baby! No matter who the father is. And I'm the mother!
The bus pulls up down the street from Anne's home. I get off and head home. I walk by Michael's house. Memories flash from when I was in high school.
I smile as I remember the very shy Michael.
I push the memories to the back of my head and continue to Anne's house. I walk in and say,
"Anne..."
Anne and Michael are sitting in the living room. Damn it! I knew the bus would take forever. I say,
"Get the fuck out, Michael! "
Anne yells, "Kelsey! Don't you curse in my house! "
I plead, "Please get him out of here. Please. "
Anne says, "Michael told me what's going on and I agree with him. "
I shake my head and run back to my old room. I slam the door and lock it. I hear footsteps jog towards my door. I hear Anne's voice,
"Honey, let me in, please. "
I say, "If you come in, I need you to listen to my side. My reasons. "
She says, "Okay, hun. "
I unlock the door. She comes in. I close and lock my door. Anne sits on my old bed. I say,
"Anne, I understand why Michael wants me to have an abortion, but I'm not killing my baby. I'm not going to punish this baby for his father's mistake. I will raise this baby to be respectful to women and to be kind. This baby could change the world. How will I know if I kill this baby? He only wants an abortion because he wants revenge, but I will not kill my baby! "
I wipe my tears as I say,
"If Michael leaves, so be it. This baby is a milestone in my life. He means the world to me. If Michael does leave, I'll need your help, Anne. Please. "
She's silent for a while, as if she's really thinking about what I said. She says,
"I understand your point. And, even though I don't 100% agree with your point, I'll always be by your side. Whatever you want, I'll be there. "
I hug her as I begin sobbing. She strokes my hair and says,
"Shhh, its okay, baby. I'll be by your side the whole way. Is there anything you need? "
I say quietly, "Please tell Michael to leave. I need a few days. "
She nods and says, "Alright. "
Anne's POV
Kelsey crawls into bed and closes her eyes. I stand and leave her room. Michael is waiting at the end of the hall. He looks eager to know what happened.
I say, "Michael, she's having the baby. There's no changing her mind. "
He looks devastated and frustrated. He asks,
"Why does she want to have that thing! It will become another rapist! "
"Shhh! She's sleeping. "
I lead him outside and close the door behind me. I say,
"Michael, I understand how you feel, but there's no changing her mind. She needs you by her side through this. I don't want my niece to be a single mother. "
He sighs and says, "I don't know how I can deal with this. "
"You'll have time to think about it. She doesn't want to see you for a few days. You really hit a sore spot. "
Michael runs his hands through his hair and says,
"Fine fine fine fine. I'm.. Going home. "
I watch as he walks down the street until he's out of sight.
Who would've thought my first great nephew would be the product of a rape.
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