Average Boy – Episode 29

Chapter 29

 

 

Tori Vega’s POV

 

I was bewildered but I didn’t show it.

 

I’m pregnant for Beck? Beck that is no where to be found?

 

Me: but.. How about the accident? Why didn’t I loose the pregnancy

 

Doctor: well during that time you were only a day pregnant. It was more like a fertilized egg. It was still a zygote, not yet mature so it wasn’t fragile. If the accident happened at two weeks of pregnancy, there’s a possibility that you might have lost it.

 

I rubbed my temples and took the test results from the doctor’s desk

 

Doctor: I prescribed some drugs for you. Also, you have to watch your diet now. No more junk food and exercise daily but not too technical exercises. Rest well and drink a lot of water, okay

 

I didn’t reply. I just looked at the papers. I sighed and stood up

 

Me: thanks doc

 

He nodded and I walked out. I went to the pharmacy and got the drugs then headed out. I sat in the car and called Jade

 

hello Jade

 

Tori where are you? I just came to see you but you’re not in the house

 

I’m at the hospital

 

why? What’s wrong?

 

Jade… I’m pregnant… for Beck

 

She was quiet. I sighed cause I really needed her to say something

 

 

Jade….

 

come home

 

okay

 

I hung up and started the car then drove home. She was in my room waiting

 

Me: hey

 

My voice was so dull. I don’t even know if she heard it

 

I closed the door gently and collapsed on the bed.

 

Jade: does your dad know about this?

 

Me: no.. I just got back from the hospital. I didn’t tell anyone but you

 

Jade: I know this is going to be hard, but you have to keep the baby

 

I sat up. Not like I have plans of getting rid of it but I just want to know her reasons

 

Jade: this baby is the only thing you’ll use to remember Beck, that’s if he’s not found. And.. If he comes back, he’ll be thrilled to find you carrying his baby. The baby’s the love you guys shared. It has to stay

 

Me: I’m scared. Jade I’m just eighteen

 

Jade : I know. But you can do this

 

Me: but, how about school…. I don’t wanna drop out

 

She thought for awhile

 

Jade : we’re almost done with high school. You can still finish up. Just two months

 

Me: and college?

 

Jade: you can get into college after the baby is born.

 

Me: won’t it affect my music career?

 

Jade: you can keep the baby a secret then

 

 

I sighed and nodded. Now how I’m I going to tell dad that he’s little princess is pregnant at eighteen and will be a mother before twenty

 

Just then the door flung open, it was dad

 

Dad: Tori?

 

My heart leapt. Did he overhear our conversation?

 

Me: yes….dad…

 

He stared at me with hurt in his eyes. Jade looked at us and stood up

 

Jade: I’ll excuse you

 

She left and he entered. He was wearing Jean shorts and a grey shirt. His hair was damp. I guess he just had a shower

 

He sat beside me and looked at the wall opposite us. He didn’t say anything

 

I was scared. Why is he like that? Could it be news about Beck? Or is it the pregnancy? Should I tell him first or wait and hear what he has to say?

 

I heaved a deep sigh as anxiety flowed through my veins.

 

He finally faced me

 

Dad: you were at the hospital today?

 

I nodded

 

Dad: you’re sick?

 

Me: pregnant..

 

I looked into his eyes but didn’t see any atom of surprise. Did he know?

 

He looked away

 

Dad: just as I feared

 

My tears began to fall on their own

 

Me: dad I’m sorry… I’m so sorry..

 

He looked at me and his eyes became dull

 

He pulled me into a side hug and began to wipe my tears

 

Dad: it’s okay baby. It’s fine. Everything happens for a reason

 

He stroke my hair gently and kissed my hair

 

Me: I’m a disappointment daddy

 

He brought my face up

 

Dad: disappointment? Tori Vega a disappointment? In what aspect? Because she got pregnant for the man she loves? Or because she stood strong even after passing through traumatic experiences? Or is it because she escaped death? Is it because Beck is missing and she refused to get depressed? Is Tori Vega a disappointment because of all these?

 

He looked into my eyes

 

Dad: no…. She’s not..Instead, she’s the strongest rich teenager I know. Other rich

 

girls in your shoes would either commit suicide or become drug addicts and club girls. My Tori isn’t a disappointment ( More interesting stories available on Topster Stories App)

 

I blinked away my tears and hugged him

 

Me: I love you daddy. I love you so much

 

Dad: I love you more… So much more…

 

I wiped my tears

 

Dad: so what do you intend doing now

 

Me: I’m going to keep the baby

 

He nodded

 

Dad: and I promise to support you through out

 

 

 

 

 

Ten Years Later

 

 

Benedict’s POV

 

 

I stretched on my bed and opened my eyes. I saw someone opening my windows. I looked up to see mom

 

Mom: up already?

 

I screamed and jumped off the bed

 

Me: mom!!

 

I ran into her arms and she caught me and lifted me up, despite my weight

 

Mom: I’ve missed you sweetie

 

She dropped me and squatted

 

Me: when did you return?

 

Mom: last night. But you were already asleep. I didn’t want to wake my little Prince Charming

 

She touched my cheek and hair

 

 

Me : I’m so glad you’re back from tour. I watched you everyday on television. I even saw how you played games with D Code on the beach in Brazil

 

She laughed and stood up to arrange my bed.

 

Mom: that was on the day of my first concert there

 

Me: mom I’ve really missed you. I felt jealous when I saw you looking happy and lively. While I’m dying of boredom in this huge house. I sometimes feel like I’m swallowed up in it

 

Mom chuckled and sat on the bed, I sat beside her and she unbuttoned the upper buttons on my pyjamas

 

Mom: guess what?

 

Me: I’m not guessing.. Just tell me

 

Mom: I cancelled all my tours this year. Except for the one in Mexico City, and it’s still three months away. When I’m going, you’re tagging along. Let’s take a Mexican vacation. And I’m only going to focus on my music video after the concert and you’re featuring in it. You and your dance team

 

I jumped up

 

Me: awesome!!!

 

I began to dance and she laughed

 

Mom: breakfast is ready. Let’s go

 

Me: I’m coming down, let me go to the bathroom

 

Mom: Kay Kay… And we’re going to see Jade tonight

 

Me: she’s in town too?

 

Mom: since two days ago

 

Me: and you didn’t tell me so we could go bowling? You should have texted her to come see me

 

 

Mom: whatever..

 

I chuckled and entered the bathroom. Today is the happiest day since this year. Mom’s back!

 

Tori Vega’s POV

 

I climbed down the stairs gently. I got a call from Jessica, my personal assistant.

 

 

yes Jess

 

Tori, Cat says you forgot your diamond necklace in the dressing room in London

 

tell her to take it

 

okay ma’am

 

I hung up and turned to go towards the dining room

 

Cat is now a fashion designer, based in England. She’s the one taking care of my

 

costumes and for some other artistes.

 

She’s also a partial back up singer for me

 

Jade is an actress. She acts mostly action movies

 

And I am a singer. One of the best. I am the only female singer with the highest fans in the world.

 

I’ve worn awards. Lots of them. I worn a Grammy Award last year.

 

I walked to the table and sat down. My stewardess uncovered the food and I stared at the different dishes. I sighed and took my cutlery. I’m so tired, but I’m happy that I’m home with Benedict Oliver. I’ve missed him so much.

 

I lost hope of ever falling in love after waiting for five months, one year, two years, five years, eight years, and now ten years without Beck.

 

We never found him.

 

 

But I fell in love with the cutest, most passionate and understanding personality in the world.

 

I love him so much. My Benedict. I sometimes feel guilty because I hardly spend time with him but he’s as understanding as always.

 

I just wish he knows his father. He looks so much like Beck. The hair, the eyes, the looks, the dance moves. His charming voice.

 

Benedict is so cute.

 

I wanted to keep him a secret but I couldn’t. I had to let the whole world know I have an angel as my son.

 

Benedict is a partial kid actor. He acted as Tonnie in Summer Sunshine and also Manuel in Dance Tour. He acted as Jackie Luis in Super and Dennis in Empire, a Disney movie.

 

He already gained popularity on his own as an actor and a great kid dancer, much more than the popularity he got as the son of award winning Tori Vega.

 

Lately, he has been concentrating on school so he hasn’t been acting. Just learning new dance steps

 

He came into the dining room

 

Me: come sit quickly. I can’t start eating without you

 

Benedict : that’s good to hear. I thought you would have finished. I would have forced you to eat again…. And you’ll get fat and ugly. And your voice will suck…

 

And no one will buy your songs. And you’ll become broke and rely on the money I make only

 

I laughed

 

Me: would you want that?

 

He shrugged

 

Benedict : even if you’re my mom, I still don’t want a liability. I’m still too tender for that

 

I smiled at him.

 

He began to dish out the food by himself, he never allows a maid do it. I don’t know why.

 

I decided to dish mine too and signalled for the stewardess to excuse us

 

Benedict : mom, I wanna have long hair like Booboo Stewart. But mine would just be jawlength.

 

Me: why?

 

Benedict : I love long hair. It would suit me. And I’d be really good looking

 

Me: like Beck…

 

Benedict : he had long hair?

 

Me: dude, you’ve forgotten so easily. Come on I showed you his pictures.

 

Benedict : ohhh sorry… My bad

 

I chuckled and ate quietly. His next question got me thinking

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Benedict : do you think that dad could still be alive?

 

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To Be Continued

 

Written by Hossy