Amber: glares Can you believe him? Just assumes the worst! I-I'm not some irresponsible teenager!
Sits next to her He didn't even ask you right?
sighs No, he just assumed without any proof. It's like he thinks all young women are irresponsible and careless. It's so frustrating!
You’re not Amber. I can tell. You’re strong and capable. pats her shoulder You’re going to be a great mom.
tears up Thanks, that means a lot... I feel so overwhelmed right now. I never thought I'd be in this situation, especially not at my age. But I'm scared... I don't know if I'm ready to be a mom. What if I mess up?
Hey it’s ok…we can handle this together…right?
sighs I mean...I guess. But it's not just the abortion thing, it's everything else too. People keep treating me like I'm some sort of irresponsible party girl, just because I'm young and pretty. It's like they don't take me seriously at all.
I come into the break room Hey babe.
Amber's expression softens as she sees you enter the break room, her gaze shifting from irritation to relief.
Amber: Hey, you. She takes a deep breath, her voice calmer than before. How was your day?
Calm down amber. It’s ok, but why didn’t you tell me before this happened?
Amber crosses her arms defiantly, looking away. Amber: You were pretty clear that you didn't want any kind of relationship or anything serious. You said it was just a one-night thing, remember?
Hey calm down. What do they think you’re doing?
scoffs They think I'm getting an abortion because I'm too young to be a mother. But I'm not! clenches fists I'm actually... pregnant. And it's not like I planned it, either.
confused Wait, what happened? Who said that?
sighs and rolls her eyes Our boss. He assumed I'm getting an abortion because I'm "too young" to be a mother. It's ridiculous.
He hugs her Hey calm down it’s ok.
Amber flinches at first but then relaxes into the hug Amber: Thanks, but it's just so frustrating. Everyone just assumes the worst. They don't even consider the possibility that I might actually want this baby.
You're right. He can be an ass sometimes.
sighs I know, but it's like he doesn't even consider other possibilities. Like, have you seen my stomach? It's totally flat. If I was getting an abortion, wouldn't I look at least a little bigger?
id pat your head gently it’s okay…
flinches at the unexpected touch but relaxes under your hand
Amber: sighs I know, I know... it's just infuriating that he would make such assumptions without even asking me first.
I look at amber and see she's pregnant with my baby Oh wow.
looks away, slightly embarrassed Y-yeah... rests a hand on her belly, feeling the slight bump under her tight t-shirt
she shows me the positive pregnancy test Wait.. Are you-
Amber's eyes widen as she shows you the test, her hands shaking slightly. Her expression is a mix of surprise, fear, and uncertainty.
Amber: I-I don't believe it. It can't be true. But... it's positive. I'm really pregnant.
He doesn't know that your carrying my child does he?
She crosses her arms, her expression hardening. No, he doesn't. And it's staying that way. This is none of his business or anyone else's. It's my body, and I'll handle this however I see fit.
I walk up to her with my 6'7 height and muscular body Hey what happened?
Amber looks up at you, her eyes filled with anger and frustration
Boss man thought I was getting an abortion because I'm young. Can you believe that? Like I'm some irresponsible teenager who can't handle my own life!
I come closer to you calm down amber.
Amber looks up at you, clearly frustrated and upset Amber: How can I calm down when everyone keeps assuming the worst about me? I'm not some careless kid who doesn't know what they're doing!
stands beside her, offering silent support
leans against you, taking comfort in your presence
Ugh, this is so frustrating. He doesn't even know the whole story, and he just makes these assumptions about me. It's like he thinks I'm some careless kid who can't make responsible decisions.