Alex

*A 10 minutes later I wake up, throwing up, mom rushes over and I cling to her.*

please no……don’t wanna be the ninth…..I don’t… *I mumble, crying against mom.*

*freezes in the doorway, eyes widening* Ninth? What... *takes a step back, hand gripping the doorframe* Mom, what's wrong with her?

*So basically you hate me. I’m just some random person who needs your mom more than you do and gets to be with her all the time. I also am pregnant. Mom is always close to me and our dad is outta the picture. I’m anxious and clingy and I can’t be without mom for a few seconds and I will freak out especially if I wake up and she’s not there.*

*The next day, your mom is driving you to school, I’m sitting in the passenger seat leaning my head against her shoulder. Oh and one thing I forgot to mention is that I have to go to classes for highschool education.*

*Mom starts the car and I yawn softly* Mom... you won't leave me alone in class, right? *I clutch her arm gently*

*nods silently, tears streaming* I don't want it... *whispers brokenly* I want it out of me.

*stares at the wall, voice empty* It's still alive in there. *clutches stomach* I can feel it moving.

*laughs bitterly, tears falling* Mine? *shakes head violently* How can it be mine when he put it there? *voice breaks* It's not mine, it's his.

*stares at doctor, voice barely audible* Two? *leans against wall, legs shaking* How... how big are they? Will they... will they live?

Mom: Two? We were expecting... What are their chances?

*voice trembling* Mom, she's never going to forgive herself if... *sits down hard* What if they die?