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Lies

"Can mom ask you something?" she asked in a stifled voice.

Switching topics, I thought. But I nodded anyway, albeit hesitantly. Hoping it wasn't a difficult question I was about to receive.

"Who got you pregnant?"

Boom! My head felt like it was scalded by mom's question. What should I tell her now? I can't possibly tell her the truth. She'll be disappointed, not only in me but also in Axe. Even to herself.

"I don't know, mom. I was raped, the guy just left me." I stare straight ahead. I don't know why the lie slipped perfectly from my lips.

"Are you sure, honey?" mom asked reassuringly. I nodded slowly. I think mom knew I was lying. But she just silently let the lie run its course. Maybe she realized I needed a break from the bad thoughts that haunted me.

"All right. Now you should rest. The doctor said you shouldn't be exhausted. You lost a lot of blood after-" As if realizing something Mom stopped and looked at me skeptically.

"After what? Is my baby okay, is it still there?" I asked
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