We spent the day talking about everything,my mom advising me on how to take care of my and my baby's health and how she and dad would always have my back,no matter what I faced.
"We are a family,and if your family can't back you up when you need us, then who would. You are not alone. We are in this together",she reassured me.
"Don't worry about your dad. I'll talk to him".
I felt relieved at that because honestly, mom accepting it was a big deal but I was still a little worried when it came to my dad.
"Talk to me about what?",my dad,who had come home for lunch, looked at my mom and me.
I didn't know what to say as I was not prepared,but I knew I had to tell him. My mom squeezed my hands,silently encouraging me that she was on my side and I could only smile at her and felt her immense love for me.
"Dad, I have to tell you something",I started. My dad looked at me and nodded and I took it as a cue to continue."I..I'm pr..",I paused, took a deep breath and continued again,"I'm pregnant dad, and the father is unfortunately not in the picture". I looked up to see his reaction and I saw his dejected look.
He didn't speak anything for what seemed like a long time and finally spoke up,"Is the father dead?". I was taken aback but I realized how he must have taken it when I said that the father was not in the picture.
" No dad, he is not dead, but he doesn't want to have anything to do with me and my child",I replied.
He sat down in one of the chairs nearby and sighed,"Issy, I'd be lying if I said I'm not disappointed in you. I thought you were more sensible than this".
Just as my mom was going to speak up,he held up his hands to indicate that he was not done with his talk and continued,"But having said that, there is no point in discussing on that. What's important now is, what are you going to do about it".
"Dad, I want to give birth to my baby and though I know it won't be easy,but I was hoping you'll support my decision", I said and looked at him expectantly.
He smiled sadly and it pained me to see him struggling with his pain and probably anger, but enduring it for me."Well, I'm guessing your mom supports your decision, and after all, who are we to decide and kill God's beautiful creation even before he gets a chance to see this beautiful world?".
I felt genuinely relieved and felt like I didn't deserve my parents. All my worries about how they would react had been for nothing. I thanked them both,for forgiving me and accepting my decision and felt so joyful that they didn't want to chastise me on how unfillial I had been to them.
"Thank you dad,and thank you mom. I feel like a huge burden has been lifted off my shoulders. I can finally breathe at ease now that I know you're okay with it", I cried out not able to control the tears that were flowing freely now.
"Come here darling",my dad called me and I went to his side and he gave me a nice, warm hug and I knew I couldn't be any more blessed than I already was.
My mom wiped her own tears and beckoned us to have lunch. Its strange how a human body works, after opening to them both about my pregnancy, at the mention of food,my stomach let out a big growl.
"We don't wanna keep them hungry now",my mom said and we all let out a laugh and helped ourselves to the wonderful meal my mom and I had prepared.
"Issy,open the door",came a familiar voice from the front door. My dad and mom looked at me and my mom spoke,"Were you expecting someone Issy?".
I only shrugged and went to open the door and I was surprised to see Gabby, Aurora and Zeke at the door. I didn't hide my surprise as I invited them in but stopped when they looked at someone in the car,"You coming in Josh?",Zeke called and I was shocked to see Dr. Williams come to my door and greet me,"Hello, Ms. Miller. We meet again".