The Truth [COMPLETED]

Lena was the first one to wake up every single day. That day I decided to get up earlier so I could talk to her. I woke up around 5:30 am and hoped not to wake up Mariana or specially Brandon.

"Hey Lena..." I said.

"Why are you up so early?" She asked.

"Actually, I need to talk to you."

"What's wrong honey?"

"Um... Listen, you have to be super discrete because Brandon asked me not to tell. So I kind of found him yesterday with a knife and two cuts on his arm... I managed to take the knife away." I said sad.

"Oh my god!" Lena started "Is he okay?"

"I don't know. I helped him clean the wounds, and he promised he would never do it again, but I'm scared. I really don't want to loose him."

"Don't worry. When he wakes up, I will talk to him right away." Lena said.

So she did. I know I shouldn't have, but I stood on the door and listened to the entire conversation. I'm just worried, I wouldn't be able to loose him.

"So Brandon, is everything okay? Just wanted to check in." Mama said.

"Yeah sure. Why wouldn't it be?" 

"I don't know, maybe because you just lost a really good friend. You might be feeling lonely, or sad."

"Look, I'm fine, really. It's going to take some time for me to get over it, but I will." Brandon answered.

"Then what happened to your arm? Why are there two cuts on it?" Lena asked.

I could tell Brandon didn't knew how to answer. I was hoping he would be totally honest, I know he needs help, we can't afford to loose him. There was some silence in the room before Brandon started drowning in tears and answered.

"I'm sorry mama..." He said.

"Don't worry, I'm here with you. We are going to get you some help."

After hearing that, I decided to leave to my room so it wouldn't be too obvious I was sneaking on them. I sat there and started reading some book for history class. I was really hoping someone would come in to talk so I could stop "studying". 

"Hey..." I heard Brandon say through the door. "Just wanted to check in, you haven't said anything about the baby lately."

I was already 18 weeks pregnant. I guess I've been keeping it off my mind since everything with Mat went down.

"Pretty good." I answered "I guess apart from being dizzy, which you definitely noticed, I've been fine. Just really nervous. I've been having bad feelings, like something might go wrong."

"Don't worry Callie. I won't let anything bad happen to you, or Ava."

I tried to smile, but I felt a weird movement in my stomach.

"Oh my god, Brandon!" I yelled with excitement.

"What happened?" He asked confused.

"She's kicking! Come quick, feel."

Brandon ran and sat on the floor next to me. He placed both hands on my stomach and just in time, Ava kicked again.

"I can feel it!" He said in excitement.

I had to give him a kiss after that. It was amazing imaging all the life of our family that was ahead of us. I was finally happy. I was finally able to be with someone without the shame or the guilt.

"That's my girl..." He whispered with a big smile on his face. "Thank you."

"For what?" I asked.

"You are giving me the best gift I could ever ask for. You are bringing a miracle into my life. I could never top that. Thank you, for this." He said.

Then I kissed him again before we were interrupted by Mariana coming in the room. 

"What's going on?" She asked.

"Mariana the baby is kicking!" Brandon shouted.

"Oh my gosh. I want to feel it!" She said excited.

She got close to me and moved Brandon to the side. Then she placed both hands on my stomach hoping she would feel Ava kicking. But she didn't. Ava didn't wanted to kick for Mariana. I loved my sister so much, but I couldn't help but laugh. She noticed I was laughing and stared at me madly.

"Maybe another time..." Mariana said disappointed.

Brandon and I glanced at each other and I noticed he was laughing as well. Then Mariana said something I was hoping nobody would remember.

"Oh my gosh Callie. Tomorrow is your birthday!"

"That's right." Brandon said "What do you want to do?"

"Nothing, really. I just want to stay home and maybe watch a movie." I answered.

"Okay..." Brandon answered.

"C'mon. We have to do something!" Mariana said.

"Nothing, really. I'm really tired because of Ava. And anyways, school is ending in less than a week, so we can do something then."

"We'll do whatever you want." Brandon answered.

"Thanks." I muttered while placing my lips onto his.

Then he left, leaving just Mariana and I on our bedroom. I really didn't wanted to do anything for my birthday. The only good thing was that I would be turning eighteen which meant there shouldn't be any more problems regarding Brandon and I. I just wanted to spent the whole day watching movies with my family. But specially, I wanted to be near Brandon. 

"Mariana, she's kicking again!" I said.

Mariana ran throwing her phone to the floor and placed her hands on my stomach again.

"Oh, I can feel it!" She said excited.

Mariana started talking with Ava which I thought was really cute. I never imagined having a sister, or a family either. I would have never imagined myself pregnant so young. I would never imagine loving someone as much as I love Brandon. 

The day went by, and I spent it mostly in my room doing homework. I really didn't wanted to, but I thought it was going to be my last time having to work so hard for a grade. I was so excited to graduate, to be totally free. 

"Well that was too much excitement for a day." Mariana said "Goodnight Cals."

"Goodnight." I answered.

It was kind of hard to fall asleep tonight. Ava wouldn't stop kicking, and I wouldn't stop thinking about my birthday. I really hoped not much people remembered. I know, I'm weird. Most people, like Mariana, go all out on their birthdays. I just never liked that much attention. I mean, I did when my mom was around, but since her death I haven't enjoyed it much. I just hoped I could spend the whole day with Brandon, with the one I love.

Hi! I was thinking, do you want me to skip some months and go straight to when Callie is almost ninth months pregnant, or do I just keep writing the same way I have been? Also, can you believe we are almost five days away from the premiere?! What do you guys think will happen? And thanks for taking the time to read my story!