Chapter 15: Baby Girl

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Monday. May 13th.

The doctor presses the Doppler against Moeko’s slightly swelled belly, she winces from the cold. I sat in the chair next to Moeko, staring at the screen. It takes a second for the doctor to find the baby, once she does, she points, “There’s your baby.” A baby was in there all right, there was no doubt about it. By now, it looks
human, and I can no longer deny I’m about to be a father. “Would you like to know the sex?”

Moeko looks at me. “Do you want to know?”

“Yes.” I nod. “Do you?”

The doctor looks at the screen, moving the Doppler around for a moment. She looks at Moeko and smiles. “It’s a girl.”

Moeko grins. “Really?” She squeezes my hand.

I stare at the screen in awe. “A girl, huh?” My phone goes off. It’s a text from Andrea, she has a proposition and wants to call me now. I tell her to give me a minute.

“Whose that?” Moeko asks.

“Kendryck. He’s wondering where I was.” I put my phone back into my pocket. “I’ll talk to him later.”

“Okay.” She asks the doctor some questions, but I zoned out. They talk for a little bit about her symptoms. She prescribes Moeko prenatal pills and ends the appointment. I drove Moeko here, so we climb back in the purple Cruiser. “Well, that was fun.” Moeko couldn’t contain her grin. “A girl, Vehren. We’re having a girl.”

I don’t respond right away, instead I start the car and turn down the radio. “Would I be an asshole to ask if you’re sure about an abortion?” I look at her with a blank face.

“Yeah, you would. I’m not getting an abortion, Vehren. I cherish life, no matter the circumstances. I won’t kill my baby.” She turns in the seat, squinting her eyes. “You’re so fucking free to not be in this baby’s life.”

I frown. “Why would I not want to be in her life?”

“Well, you want to end it so badly.”

My eyes lower. “We’re not ready.”

“We fucking will be!” Moeko snaps. She rubs her temples. “This baby is going to be just fine. I’ll make sure of it.”

“So will I.” I sigh. “I’m sorry for asking.”

“You’re not willing to give up porn?” She tilts her head, staring dead at me.

“No.” I reply sternly. “I’m taking it seriously.”

She scoffs, “For what? It’s humiliating.”

“Have you seen my work?”

“No, and I don’t want to.”

“Then you don’t know. Neither will anyone else in my family. Including our child.”

She stares at me. “How are you so sure?”

“I’m going to do everything in my power to prevent them from find out.”

“Good luck with that.” Moeko sits straight in her seat. “Just take me home. I want to rest before class.”

“Sure.” I back out of the spot and hop on the freeway back to West Bloomfield. I drop her off at home and head to my place. In the parking lot, I call Andrea. “What’s up?”

“How do you feel about going to California?” Andrea asks right off the bat.

“I’m not sure I have the funds.”

“What if the studio is willing to pay for your flight and hotel? Would you record the movie then?”

“How long is the movie?”

“Forty-five minutes. It’s you and two other actors and directed by Kirby Steve.”

“He wants me?” I smirk.

“He believes this movie will help you.”