Baby by Rape - Chalen D. (robert munsch read aloud .txt) 📗

girl who got rapped is my friend and our kids are going to be cousins.”

“Where the hell are their parents?” The lawyer demanded.

“More important where is this girl at?” Dad turned to me, “I need her parent’s number. They need to be in this case. I’ll cover all expenses, tell them that.”

“I’ll get it after school.” I promised.

*

 

“My parents don’t even know that I am pregnant.”
“Well then let my Dad talk to them for you. He can explain everything.”

   She took a deep breath and blew it out just as fast. She let her back pack slide off her arm and dug through the little pocket. She grabbed a green high lighter, and nodded holding out her hand. I gave her my hand and watched her write down a number. She capped the high lighter and zipped up her back as I looked at my hnad. I pulled her into a hug.

“This is going to be good.”
“If you say so.”
“It is.” I pulled back, holding onto her shoulders, “These are our babies, and we need to protect them.”
“You’re right.” She squeezed my wrist and then headed into class.

    I took a deep breath and looked at my hand. This better be the damn right thing.

 

    That afternoon after school we both sat on the couch in the living room. We had just finished our load of homework and Kara imitated her brain exploding. I laughed and pushed her arm.

“I come baring food,” Danny announced setting a pizza down with a bottle of soda.
“Danny!” I smiled at him, “Wecome!”
“Hi Danny,” Kara wave a bit.
“Hey.” He nodded.
“Kara.” I introuduced them.
“I think I have you in my Math class.”
“Yeah.” She smiled.
“Kara and I are in the same-“ I paused snapping my fingers for the words to come.

“Rut?” She offered.
“Yes!” I laughed.
“I’m really sorry Kara.” Danny nodded at her.

          And we all fell quiet.

“But We get a baby right?” Kara looked at me, “That’s good.”
“Uh-“
“Of course it is!” Danny clapped his hands, Pizza, dig in!”

      Danny sat down next to me, and we all reached for a slice of pizza. Danny grabbed the remote and clicked on the T.v.

“Ooh leave it!” Kara grabbed my arm as if I had the remote, “Please.”

     The screen ran over a vas land of grassy hills and large trees. When the setting finally took place, showing America the next bachelor, Danny and I both Choked on our pizza. Danny reached over and patted my back.
“What?” Kara demanded to be in on this, “What happened?”

      I pointed at the T.v unable to speak. What? How is this even possible? Kara looked at the T.v confused and then at Danny for explanation, but he was just as shocked as I.

“Welcoming this season’s Bachelor, Mitch Mason.”
“No!” She sat on the floor, scooting towards the T.v as if something good was about to happen. “No effin’ way you guys.”

“But how,” I questioned, “Is this even possible?”

“Sh!” Kara flapped her arm at me, “It’s starting!”

      She first dates began in slow motion. The conversations continued one after the other. I could actually feel his pain with some of the girls. And then? One conversation caught my attention.
“I do have a daughter,” Dad was going on, “She’s sixteen.”

“Oh I love her already!” One of the girls gushed.

“Oh gag me with a spoon!” I yelled at the T.v, as the two of them laughed, Danny rolling onto his side.

“I can’t wait to meet her!”

The three of us collectively made gagging noises.

“What in the hell was he thinking?” I wanted to know.
“Oh come on.” Kara swooned, “He wants to find true love.”

“True love doesn’t exist.” I snorted.
“Sure it does.”
“My mother is exhibit A!” I shouted.
“Sh!” She flapped her arm at me.
     I flapped both of mine at her, Danny choking on air as he laughed. The three of us looked at each other mouths open confused as our math teacher went on her date.

“Yes, I know her. Good girl.”
        The two of them laughed and clinked their wines glasses.

“What was that laugh for?” Kara asked, hugging a pillow now.

“I know!” I demanded smacking Danny in his chest as if he had been there hiding in the bushes laughing right along with them.

    He burst out in fresh tears as he laughed. We all leaned in for more information, as to how serious this would come to be, but that was about it as the doctor who tested me came on.

“Hey!” I said smacking Danny.

Being tired of being smacked he grabbed my wrist and bit my hand.
“Wait!” Kara sat up, “Who is she?”
“It’s my doctor.”

“Oh, this is good.” She reached for another slice of pizza.

    Danny and I sat on the floor next to her, bringing down the bottle of soda. We continued to watch a few dates.
“What are you guys doing?” Mom asked setting her purse and keys on the cough.
“Dad’s the new bachelor, “ I informed her.
“What,” She dove onto her knees beside Danny, “Was he thinking?”

“Pizza?” Kara offered the box, eyes glued to the T.v.

“Thanks.” Mom reached for a piece blindly until grabbing one.

“My Doctor’s on here.” I let her know.

“Remind me to switch doctors.”

“Will do.” I bit into my pizza.

*

I woke up in a light sweat fighting against my sheets. I turned on the light next to me and looked around my dim room. I was here, in my room. No party. Danny rolled over to face me.
“Hey.” His eye’s where still closed as he grabbed my hand. “You’re okay.”

“Yeah.” I muttered, holding onto his hand.
“What?” He looked at me.
“Bad dream.” I shook it off.

“You want to tell me about it?”

“Jason followed me home from the party and was trying to kill me.”
“Jason?”
I froze. Shit.

“Who’s Jason Sophie?” He demanded, “He rapped you?”

“Yes but-“
“You knew!” He fought against the sheets and stood up, “What’s this bastard’s last name?”
“Danny-“ I reached for his arm and he flung it into the air.

“His last name, now!”

“Danny you promised you’d stay with me.”
“I promised you I’d stay that one night. How could you not tell me that you knew his name?”
      The light flicked on.
“What’s going on?” Mom questioned, “Are you guys okay?”

“I have to go.”
“Danny-“
“No!” He yelled and hurried form the room.

Mom and I stayed silent as we listened to him run down the stairs and slam the door. I jerked at the sound, as if my finger had gotten caught in the door.

*

Mom was sitting at the table with a woman and a Man as they drank coffee. The lawyer was on his computer. Kara was sitting at the table as well her face wet from crying, but she wasn’t actually crying anymore. Danny leanded against the wal his arms folded around himself.
“What happened?” I demanded, dropping my back pack on the floor. I ran over to Kara, rubbing her back as I pulled over a chair. “It’s okay.”
She only nodded.

“Sophie,” The man spoke up, “I’m Kara’s father.”
“Okay, but before you get mad-“
“Mad?” Her Dad scoffed, “I’m not mad. I’m hurt that Kara didn’t feel like she could tell us what happened to her.”
The woman beside him began to sob, and Mom grabbed her hand in a white knuckle grip.

“I understand that you’re in the same,” He paused, “Situation.”

That was an even better word that rut, for sure. I nodded as the lawyer looked up.

“I think,” Her dad paused, “We all think, That-“ He sighed, and gave me a sad smile.

“I think with the two of you combined,” The lawyer stepped in, “This is a really good case. A strong one.”
“Okay.” I hinted for more information.
“With the information we have, and the names of the boys, we have enough to have them arrested and brought in for questioning.”
“What?” I looked at Mom.
“Honey, It’s time.”

“A mother is always right.” Kara’s Mother nodded at me.

“But-“ I looked at them all, a united front unwavering, “Kara-“
She grabbed my hand and took in a ragged breath, “You said. Remember?”  

I nodded, biting back tears and my swollen throat, “Okay.”

“Mr. Pearson will drive the two of you to school, and I’ll be right behind you. A few officers will met us there. All you two have to do is identify the two. You’ll be safe.”
Kara Nodded.

“Okay.” I stood up, as did Mr. Pearson.
“Are you ready Daniel?” He pushed in his chair.

“Yes sir.” He pushed off the wall and went to pick up mine and Kara’s back packs.

“Does Dad know that we’re moving forward with the case?” I wanted to know.
“I thought it best to wait. With the time difference and all.” Mom nodded.
“He’ll be mad.”
“I know, but we’ll deal with him later,” She placed her palms on the table and stood up, “Once we get these boys locked up everyone can take a little breath.”

 Then she looked at me for a few seconds.
“You’ll be fine. You’ll have Ben,” She gestured to Kara’s Dad then the lawyer, “And Nicholas.” Then she walked over to us, and pulled Kara and me into a hug, “Daniel will let nothing happen to you.”

 Kara gave my mom a squeeze and we all pulled back. Mom kissed Kara’s forehead and then mine before quickly turning away. But I saw the tears of many on her face before She turned all the way. We climbed into the back of Ben’s car and drove over to the school. I glanced over my shoulder, and sure enough Nicholas was close behind us.

Dany grabbed my hand and I looked at him. He was staring out the window. He had my back still. I looked over at Kara who was looking out her window too. I reached down and grabbed her hand. She looked at me and Smiled, tilting her head a bit.

 I shook our hands and smiled back. She was ready for this. We had to protect our baby. She would protect mine, just as fast as I would hers. We parked close to the three police cars. Students glanced at them but continued on their way. It was when we walked over to the cars to meet the cops, that they began to stare for a few seconds longer.

“We have cops stationed at all of the exits.” One of the officers informed Nicholas, “We’re ready when you are.”
“I’ll wait out here.” Ben told us.
“What? Why?”
“Honey, I can’t be in the same area as James.”
“But I need you.” Kara was confused as to why her Dad would even say that.

“Okay.”
“Can you handle yourself sir?” The officer asked.
“Yes.” Ben nodded.
     Kara, Danny and I grabbed hands and walked towards the entrance of the school. Ben, Nicholas, and a few officers created a wall around us. Now everyone was staring with no shame. Waiting for the first gossip to drop. This was a bad idea.

 Kara felt my pause and took a large step forward tightening her grip on my hand pulling me with her. Right, we have to. Jason, Obviously, was the first one we found. He was standing in front of his locker laughing with his friends. Carefree. Then he looked over and saw us. And He knew, that we were there for him. He pushed past his friend and darted down the hall.

“That’s him.”

      Two of the cops ran down the hall after him. When they grabbed him, they didn’t waste any time with putting him in hand cuffs. As they came closer, a cop on each side of him, I held my breath. Then he was right in front of me.

“You stupid bitch!” He yelled at me viscously enough for me to feel a bit of spittle in my cheek, “You’re such a slut, everyone knows that.”

   Danny came out of nowhere. Before anyone could stop him, He punched him. A cop grabbed Danny and another walked over holding cuffs.
“Wait, wait,” Nicholas jumped in front of Danny, “Think of the extra paper work you’ll have to do huh?”

They grumbled and walked away.

    I blew out my breath and everything sped up. The cops bringing Jason down then hall, Danny grabbing me and Kara in a hug, holding us close. There was a shouting down the hall and a couple of