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Jackie's POV

I felt so different now that I knew I was pregnant. I started acting carefully, scared that something was going to go wrong with the child growing in my womb. I felt conflicted within myself too, a feeling that made me feel like my whole life has changed somehow.

It was a case where I had to choose options and anyone I chose would change something in the future, which is why I needed to speak to the women in my life before anything.

I had met my mother and cried to her, asking her if I did something wrong by getting pregnant early. She had said I didn't and told me that a child was a blessing and that I also had the right to abort it if I wanted. After our conversation, she showed me all the baby pictures she always carried with her in her wallet. It warmed my heart.

Now, I needed to hear from my best friend who was sitting on a chair, staring at me from across the room.

"Did you get the test done?" She asked and I exhaled.

"Yes and it says that I am pregnant," I replied and Maddy was awed.

"I'm so happy for you," Maddy said, smiling but when she saw I wasn't, she rose from the chair and came to my side. "What's wrong?"

"I don't know what to do, Maddy? Everything is happening so fast. One moment, I'm in a relationship, the next I'm getting pregnant. The one time I have sex, I get pregnant," I said and crossed my arms.

"I heard women don't usually get pregnant on their first sex if it was unprotected," Maddy said with a shrug of her shoulders.

"Tch. I counted the day I got pregnant and I was ovulating that week, so the chances of pregnancy were high. Besides, I had taken a morning-after pill late."

I walked over to the long window and leaned against it, staring down at the people walking downstairs on the road just over the fence of the apartment building.

"So, what is the problem?" Maddy asked, standing beside me. "Aren't you happy?"

"It's just that I'm scared. I'm nineteen, broke, and without an idea of what my future will be like. What if Lucas and I break up? What if Lucas isn't my happy ending? I'm scared of heartbreak. I love Lucas so much but what if our love won't take us someplace with a happy ending?" I asked.

This was the same thing I had told my mother and I was surprised how she accepted my relationship with Lucas even without meeting him.

"Jackie," Maddy said and took my hands. She squeezed it a bit and smiled. "I have known you to be someone who has always been careful with the things of life. You've gone through a lot and that has made you feel gated in some way. But, you need to understand that your life is different from the one it was months ago. You have a man who loves you, a man who is willing to sacrifice a lot for you. Listen, I know the kind of person Lucas was before he changed and I can promise you that the man that he is now will do everything to love and protect you."

Tears filled my eyes and I rolled them, stopping the tears from spilling. I suspected my pregnancy had something to do with me crying out of the blue.

"Jackie, even if you feel the two of you aren't going to reach that happily ever after you want, remember that you have me and Axel. Please, you have got to stop thinking this way and be positive. Think happy thoughts for once. You two are so in love with each other and are new to this," Maddy said and poked my nose, making me giggle. "Besides, I want to be an aunt. Imagine being a young and sexy aunt?"

I couldn't help but laugh and pulled her into a tight hug. She hugged me back and I sighed, feeling comforted and ready to face Lucas. I pulled away and aligned her long hair against her shoulders and face.

"Thank you, Maddy. I love you," I said and she grinned.

"I love you too. Now, what's your decision?"

"I'll have to talk to Lucas first," I said and Maddy nodded.

"Hurry up, I need to know if I should start shopping for my niece," she said with an air of confidence.

"Niece? What if it's a boy?" I asked.

"Ugh, I hope not. Boys are so difficult to raise."

We spoke about other things before Maddy had to go. The moment she left, I forced my way downstairs where I found Lucas on his laptop, backing me. I bit my lip and thought over what I had discussed with my mom and Maddy.

With a deep sigh, I walked over to him and hesitantly wrapped my arm around his waist, causing him to stiffen. He softened his body before turning around and cupping my cheeks. I smiled and looked up, meeting his soft eyes.

"Hey," he said in a low voice.

"Hey," I replied and placed my hands on his chest. I started to play with the grey shirt, running my fingers all around the fabric.

"Are you okay?"

"Lucas, how do you feel about this news?" I asked and he dropped his hands from my cheeks to hold my hands.

"I'm nervous and anxious about the news of us being parents," he said and kissed my knuckles. "Baby, listen; I will always love you. You know that, right? If you want to have this baby, I will take care of you and our baby. I am happy too that the woman I love is carrying my child but I don't want to offend you with it."

I felt touched by his words. His eyes held so many emotions that it felt like I could feel them through our touch. I could also sense fear in his tone which made me worried.

"Are you scared?" I whispered and he looked away from my face for a brief moment before looking back at me.

"Yes. I'm scared that this might affect our relationship. I want to be with you, Jackie. I want to fall deeper for you, I want to make you mine in every sense of the word and I'm just scared."

I moved my hands out of his and cupped his cheeks. He leaned into my touch and I blinked, making a tear roll out. I leaned forward and on my tiptoes, I pressed my forehead on his.

"I'm also scared of the future. I am afraid that you might leave me someday. You are my first everything; my kiss, my boyfriend, you are my everything. I love you so much that I don't want to feel heartbroken," I whispered with all my emotions.

"I will never break your heart. I would die if I did. I don't want to lose you, I don't even want some fucking person to take you away from me. I would go crazy if they did," he said, breathlessly.

My heart melted at his words and I let go of his cheeks. I slowly took his hands while maintaining eye contact with him. I sniffed and brought his hands to my stomach.

"I love you, Lucas and I want us to have this baby together. Will you do that with me?" I asked and I watched his lips twitch into a smile.

"You... You want us to keep the baby?" Lucas asked, his eyes darting from my face to my stomach.

"Yes, I do."

Lucas exhaled. "Oh, God. I... Damn, you just made me so happy and relieved."

I chuckled and gasped when he hugged me with my feet dangling in the air. I couldn't help but throw my head back and laugh.

"Thank you so much, baby," he whispered in my ear and put me down. He cupped my cheeks and kissed me.

I gave in to his affection and kissed him back, opening my mouth for him. He deepened the kiss and moaned inside my mouth, running his tongue around mine. I felt goosebumps on my skin and a familiar heat between my legs as he kissed me more passionately.

Lucas stopped and pulled away. He pecked my lips and nuzzled his nose against mine.

"I love you so much," Lucas said, eyes dilated as he stared at my face. "I will love you forever... As well as our baby."