Chapter 9

Annabelle’s POV

I am relieved the words are out, so I release a deep breath. I didn’t even realize I have been holding in my breath. Pam is silent much to my surprise.

I am thinking she will exclaim, “What the hell!” or ask if I am stupid to think of such. But she isn’t saying anything.

I open my eyes slowly and turn to look at her. She is just watching me, with her face devoid of expression. I don’t know what she is thinking and if she is in support. I lean my head down, waiting for something to come out of her mouth.

Pamela has always been the mature one between us and I always runs to her for advice. She is next in line to my mom and I love her.

“You want to abort the baby?” She demands.

“Yes,” I answer sharply.

“Why?” Her voice is low.

I shrug. “Mom and I talked last night, and we...”

“And she asked you to go for an abortion?” I can sense the disbelief in her tone.

Pamela knows me well and she knows I can never think of