(2 weeks later)

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Anaya's P.O.V

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Me and Ashley were in the car on our way to the women's clinic, today was my first doctors appointment for the baby. My mom still hasn't spoken to me since she found out about me being pregnant, me pregnant... it's weird to say.

Ashley's stuck being my personal Uber driver for the time being. It really hurt my mom and I feel horrible, honestly I know I'm not fit to be a mother at this moment. The baby deserves a parent and I know right now I'm not capable of being that. I'm too young to be taking care of a baby I got too many prorates and opportunities in my life and I can't start slippin. Adoption was the best option I could choose at this point, my mom is already pissed at me for being in this position anyway, she would kill me if I gave up her only grandchild before even giving it a chance at life. I just wanted this thing out of my life!

"Hey, after this you think you wanna swing by your house and grab some clothes" Ashley asked glancing back and forth, trying to focus on the road and me all at once.

I slowly turned my head connecting eyes with Ashley, "I don't even want to be in that environment right now" I spoke, in a low calming voice

Ashley nodded her head focusing her mind back on road. Thoughts gradually entered my mind, 'why me' I thought as my heart started to increase speed while tears graciously formed into my eyes.

Me and Nike haven't talked since our last conversation, and I'm fine with that! I broke down, telling Ashley everything I just needed to get it off my chest. She was pissed of course but she didn't over react. Honestly I didn't want to hear her mouth really much about it I just needed someone to sit and listen to me, and that's exactly what she did. We cried and talked it out, then talked about what options would be best for me. Ashley believes I should talk it out with Nike and try to co-parent with him for the babies sake, but I'm not ready to even be around that nigga right now! he took what should've been my decision to give, he violated my body in a way he shouldn't have! That's unforgivable. I don't need Nike or nobody getting comfortable with this baby that's not even gonna be around long.

"You good?" Ashley asked making me break my train of thought, I turned my head quickly wiping out the tears that had been flowing down my face by now. I nodded putting my focus back into my environment.

We weren't that far from the office, the song 'Hey there' by dej loaf came playing through the speakers of the car, you know I had to act a fool! I quickly threw my arm out turning up the radio, singing like I was performing.

"Bitch you can't sing" Ashley said laughing, cracking jokes. I shot her a finger continuing with my song. Not to much longer, we were pulling into a large parking lot packed with cars. I quickly turned the radio down, staring out the window as we drove past many large buildings. They all looked the same, it was difficult to find where we were going but we made our way around to a building with a small sign with the clinics name on it, right above the door.

"Bingo"Ashley said twirling the car back around, into the patient parking section. We swiftly found a empty parking space and hopped out making our way towards the entrance. I swung open the larger glass doors slowly making my way inside, my heart was pounding I don't know why, but I was nervous. I glanced the room with my eyes real quick before making my way to the front desk, the place wasn't that packed but there were a few people in sight. I began signing myself in giving the lady at the front desk all my information.

"Awesome, just have a seat in the waiting room and a nurse will be out soon to help you ladies" the tall Carmel shaded women spoke handing me back my ID and some paperwork

"Thank you" I said flashing a sweet dashing smile her way. Me and Ashley made our way through a tall metal doors, over into the waiting room. We found our seats and got comfortable, it wasn't that long of a wait before I was called back.

"That's me" I said getting up walking towards the nurse. We made our way to the back, following behind her. She led us into a small room with a little examination bed placed in the middle. the nurse swiftly checked my blood pressure and weight before exiting the room. "Your doctor will be in with you shortly" the nurse said before quickly shuffling her way out the door. She didn't do much talking, she seemed as if she was in a rush the whole time. I'm guessing she had other patients to tend to so I wasn't worried or bothered by it.

"Look at my niece" Ashley said smiling hard as she began rubbing my flat belly. I burst into laughter, this girl crazy, can't take nothing serious. "Now you know ain't nothing there" I said rolling my eyes tryna hold back my laughter

"Ok and, my niece gon know auntie loves her" she said talking like a baby to my stomach. I shook my head trying to block out her slow mind mentality. "Ugh where is this doctor" I began to complain just before a soft knock came from the other side of the door.

"come in" Ashley said taking her focus off of me

The door slowly swung open, and when I tell y'all my heart dropped to my butt! It sunk!

Nike stood in the doorway glancing up at me with concern planted across his face. I felt my face get warm and my body get numb, I shot my head over to Ashley giving her a 'really nigga' look. I could feeling my blood boiling from the inside. this is what I mean! you can't say no to this girl she's still gonna do whatever she wants!

" Um, hey" He finally spoke, stuttering

It was silent at first, just me and my unwanted thoughts. Ashley soon broke that.

"Here, pull up a chair" Ashley said grabbing one of the small rolling stools, pulling it next to the bed I was sitting on. I don't care what y'all say, Ashley was wrong for inviting him when I'm not ready to talk to him I already feel uncomfortable being around him and he only been in the room for a few seconds.

Nike nodded his head up and down before making his way over, creeping from out the doorway. He slowly walked over placing his body down on the stool next to me.

"Wassup" Nike said trying to start a conversation, not making eye contact. I ignored him, pulling out my phone. "So, how you been" he said clearing his throat as he moved his eyes glancing up at me. I shot him a evil glare so he can get the hint to leave me alone, does nigga not realize I don't wanna be bothered with his ass right now! I dont got nun to say to him and he definitely don't got nun to say to me! He took a deep breath shaking his head.

"Knock knock" I heard a voice say from across the room, making me break focus. I shot my head over seeing a short Mexican lady standing in the entrance of the doorway, she had dark long black hair and a strong beautiful accent. It didn't take her much long to get to work, she made her way over greeting all of us. She locked her eyes over to Nike beginning to speak "And you must be dad" she said slapping her vinyl gloves onto her hands.

"No, just a friend" I spoke quickly, cutting her off. A nod made her head move up and down. I looked over to Nike seeing hurt in his eyes, I don't care! This baby doesn't have a father and damn sure doesn't need one!

We moved on as she began talking to me about some health risk and what was safe for me and the baby. She also decided to give me a quick ultrasound to check the baby and get some measurements.

"Look at my little niece" Ashley squealed. I rolled my eyes, focusing back on the black and white screen. The baby was so tiny you could barley see anything, it looked like a little dot that was trying to squirm around. I glanced over at Nike, he was really quite just gazing at the screen with a handsome smiling across his face, I don't know why but it put a light smile on mine, I shot my head away glancing back over at the screen.

"It don't look much like a baby" I said looking at the dot continue to wiggle and squirm.

"He or she won't for a while, it needs time to completely develop. But for now the baby is looking very healthy, growing at a normal rate as it should. but I need you to start drinking more water young lady and try not to stress a lot your blood level is a little high and if it keeps increasing that can be very dangerous for you and the baby" the nurse said wiping the cold gel from off my lower stomach.

"Yes ma'am, we definitely will do" Ashley said shaking the nurses hand, as we all gathered our belongings

"Great, we should be all set here today, I'll show you lady's and gentlemen out" she said nodding her head, smiling. We all stood up following the nurse back into the lobby, me and Ashley trailed off to schedule my next appointment. Nike disappeared outside somewhere, I really could care less! I was just ready to go home, I'm frustrated and drained right now.

"Thank you" I said grabbing the small sheet of paper from the women at the front desk. We made our way out the glass doors, getting hit by the blowing wind outside. "Girl where did you park" I asked looking around for her car.

"Bitch ion know, you lost it" she said jokingly shoving me, I rolling my eyes slapping the back of her head. I looked around spotting her all grey Nissan from out the corner of my eye.

"Found it" I said snatching her keys from out her hand, and picking up my speed. I made my way to the car unlocking it and hopping in. I started up the engine from the passenger seat and turned on the AC, I looked out the window staring into the exterior mirror trying to spot Ashley, this girl was taking forever I swear! I fluttered my eyes looking throughout the rear view mirror, where the hell this girl at!

Peaking my head through the wide opening in the door, I spotted Ashley and Nike talking. They were holding a mighty long conversation.

Nike must've seen me because as soon as he looked my direction he quickly looked back at Ashley, dismissing himself as he said goodbye.

Ashley began making her way to the car as Nike walked over walking towards his moms all red kIA stinger, I'm sure she let him hold for the day.

"Hey." I said getting his attention

Nike quickly stopped in his tracks, turning his head into my direction. Confusion filled his face as he wasn't expecting me to even mumble a word to him.

"Thanks for coming" I said calmly. A huge smile slowly appeared on his face "no problem, Ma"

I nodded my head as I poked it back into the car, not to long later Ashley joined me.

Finally- I said under my breath

Dont be rushing me- Ashley said rolling her eyes, beginning to drive off

"Hey, he really looked happy when the baby was on the screen Anaya" she said trying to focus on me. I just ignored her and got on my phone

You know your going to have to tell him your giving the baby up right- she said looking at me

Why? It's not his baby- I said getting aggravated.

You don't know that, anaya I understand your mad and shit you have all right to be, you think I'm ok with it hell no he violated my baby cousin but he still could be the father so I'm trying to get shit together for the sake of this baby. Don't take your anger for him out on this baby by not letting the father in it's life- she said raising her voice

"He's not the father" I said mumbling under my breath

She rolled her eyes focusing back on the road.

"And stop speaking like this baby is gonna even stick around" I spoke

Ashley took a deep breath in before speaking, "Anaya I can't stop you from doing whatever you want with your child or body, but you have to tell Nike don't let him walk around thinking one thing when it's actually going another way" Ashley spoke calmly, turning the wheel as we pulled up in her driveway.

"I don't have to tell him anything Ashley, I don't owe them nigga's shit! They took advantage of me not the other way around" I clapped back. Sharp pains entered my lower pelvic area causing me to stop my words in its tracks. I really need to stop getting myself aroused. "Whatever" I mumbled as I smacked my teeth together, I grabbed my bag and the rest of my belongings and trailed my way into the house. Speed walking up to the door, I swung it open before feeling my body go cold from the sight appearing upon my eyes.

Standing in front of me was a tall, masculine figure. 'Ray' Was my first thought as he stood in front of me. My eyes began to flutter as I tried not to make eye contact. A smirk scurried across his face before he took his first steeps, scuffling past me nudging my shoulder as he went by. 'What is he doing here' I thought as I locked eyes with a lanky, yellow boned figure standing in Ashley's living room.

'Who is he?' I thought.....

To be continued....