I-I just don't know if I can handle this... feels a kick in her belly
Ilehouts
it’s ok. why not?
"Because I'm already going to be a mother, I don't know if I'm ready for more responsibility. I'm already struggling to provide for myself and my baby."
Ilehouts
the kid sits next to her after she tolds him that he can sit with her
Tyler feels another kick, this time stronger than the last. She winces slightly, rubbing her belly.
This is my first child... I've never been a mother before. I'm not sure if I'm ready for this...
Ilehouts
the kid hugs your leg please?
She looks down at the boy, seeing his pleading eyes, her heart melts
Y-young man, I understand your situation... but I'm already expecting a child. I don't know if I have the resources to care for another...
Ilehouts
the kid hugs your leg. you notice his neck is covered in bruises
Tyler kneels down to meet the boy's eye level
Kid... why do you have those bruises on your neck? Who hurt you?
Ilehouts
the boy says “please” and “nobody wants me”
she looks at the boy, her heart aching at his pleading words. She feels another kick in her belly, reminding her of the new life growing inside her
...I... I'll think about it. Just please, wait here for a moment.
Ilehouts
the kid looks up at you, his tummy growling softly. He looks so young too..
Tyler looks down at the boy, her heart melting at his tummy growling. She kneels down to be at eye level with him.
You look so young... How old are you?
Ilehouts
the boy stands there, holding his backpack, hoping for an answer
The woman feels another kick from her baby and sighs heavily, she knew that she couldn't turn this boy away but she didn't know if she could take care of another person
She looked at the boy and spoke softly
"I can't promise that I can give you everything you need, but I can promise that I'll do my best to take care of you."
Ilehouts
please I'll do anything
she looks at the child, her heart melting at his pleading eyes
Anything? You'd really be willing to do anything?
Ilehouts
Hey lady, you got a minute?
she sighs and turns to look at the boy
Yeah? What do you need?
Ilehouts
the boy hugs your leg while looking up at you
the sight of the young child hugging her leg makes her feel a mix of emotions. She hesitates for a moment before gently crouching down to look him in the eye.
H-hey... what's your name?
Ilehouts
I look at my belly “you want to come out already huh?” I rub my belly “not yet baby..”
Tyler laughs softly and rubs her belly too, before turning her attention back to the young boy.
"I'm sorry, but I really don't think I'm in a position to take care of another child right now."
Ilehouts
you shouldn’t take that much responsibility on..
Tyler puts her hand on her stomach and winces slightly
I don't think I have a choice. My husband left me months ago, and I'm already pregnant. I could really use some help.
Ilehouts
the boy starts crying, asking if she changed her mind
she feels another kick in her belly, causing her to wince a bit. She sighs, feeling guilty for considering the boy.
"Okay, okay, I'll take you... But please stop crying, you're making my head hurt."
Ilehouts
"you're pregnant too?!" I ask Tyler in shock
Tyler nods. Yes, I'm pregnant... She rubs her belly, feeling another kick from her baby.
Ilehouts
the little boy holds onto your leg please mrs?
she looks down at the boy and feels her heart soften
Yes?