Rock n Roll Baby by Ella Goode

Author:Ella Goode [Goode, Ella]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-05-15T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eighteen

Cherry

“Brian!” I shout his name as I run into the back of the diner. Things are finally going a little my way for once. Life doesn’t seem as lonely anymore since Brian and I became friends.

“He’s out front,” his father shouts back from the grill where he’s cooking. I bolt out the double swinging doors to the front of the diner. I see him sitting in a booth working on his laptop. He looks up at me. A look of concern immediately comes over his face.

“What?” He’s on his feet. “Everything okay?” His eyes drop to my stomach.

“It’s fine.” I rush over to him, shoving the papers into his chest. He reads them. I can see the moment when what they say registers with him.

“You got the scholarship!” He grabs me, pulling me in for a tight hug. I hug him back, and it feels nice to celebrate this moment with someone in person. I haven’t even told Linc yet. Guilt threatens to ruin the moment for me, but I push it to the back of my mind. I worked hard for this and I deserve to celebrate it. I know he’s at practice right now and I had to tell someone I knew would be happy with me.

“It’s not a fancy school or anything, but it’s free. Books and everything. I actually might have a little extra money.” My eyes sting. The feelings I’m having are overwhelming. Freaking pregnancy hormones have me all over the place these days.

“Don’t downplay this. I told you that admission letter you sent in was killer. I still say you should say fuck nursing and do something with writing. You’d make an amazing journalist.” He snaps his fingers like he’s figured out what I must do in life now. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t tempted by that path in life, but I know that I have to stick to my plans.

“I have to pursue nursing.” Brian rolls his eyes. “Why are you rolling your eyes at me? You want to be a nurse too,” I remind him.

“Yes, because it’s truly what I want to do.”

“It’s safe.” I let out a long sigh, knowing that nursing will eventually provide me with the financial security I’ll need. That no matter where I wind up in the world or how successful Linc is, I can always fall back on my nursing career. There is always a shortage in the field, so it’s a smart decision on my part. Not only for me but my child too. I have to think about that now.

“Help me finish my fries.” He points to the other side of the booth. I drop down, stealing one off his plate.

“I’ll have to take my basics anyway. I can pick a major later.” I shrug.

“So I’ve got time to change your mind.” He smirks. This time it’s me that rolls my eyes but still I smile. I’m not sure what I would have done without Brian. He’s really been here for me.

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