Fuentes Time

I looked across at Alysha and bit my lip. She looked back and me and smiled in encouragement. We were waiting to be called through. I didn't belong here. The people here were insane. There were a few that I'm sure are having sex nine to five. "This is fucking weird," I whispered.
"It'll be okay," she reassured me. "You took the first one, all that's left is this one,"
"What if something bad happens?"
"It won't, I promise," she told me. "Mike called earlier," she added.
"Did you tell him?" I asked anxiously.
"No," she shook her head. "I told him the other day it was a dud test,"
"Thanks," I sighed.
"Elizabeth Fuentes?" a woman asked. My head snapped up and I saw a woman from the clinic holding a clip board.
"Yeah," I nodded.
"Do you want to come though," she urged.
"Ready?" Alysha asked and squeezed my hand. I swallowed and nodded. I followed them through a corridor and into a room. The woman sat down and I sat opposite her with Alysha next to me.
"How are you feeling?" the woman asked. I looked at her and remembered her from the other day. I think her name was Mary.
"Okay," I shrugged.
"The other day you came and took the first tablet,"
"The pill right?" I asked.
"Yes. You can still change your mind at this stage. Do you want to go through with this?"
"I want it," I said quickly.
"We went over all the risks and options the other day. All I need is a final signature from you and a promise that you'll be looked after today when it starts working,"
"She'll be looked after," Alysha reassured her.
"Okay, if you sign I'll get what you need," Mary said. She disappeared and I signed my name onto the paper in front of me.
"You don't have to go through with this," Alysha said.
"I want to," I told her.
"Here you go," Mary said and set down a glass of water and a pill sitting in a small shot glass in front of me. I held the pill in between my fingers and examined it. It looked so plain. I don't have to do this. But I'm not giving up my life for anyone. I popped it in my mouth and took a large gulp of water to wash it down with. It slid down my throat and I sat back in the chair.
"Is that it?" I asked quickly.
"Yes. Any problems come and talk to us,"
"Great," I nodded. I got up and turned out of the room. Alysha followed me and I let out a sigh of relief once the door was closed behind us.
"You alright?" Alysha asked.
"I'm okay," I nodded.
"Let's get out of here," she said. I nodded and we both walked out of the clinic and outside. We went to Alysha's car and I got inside. My phone started ringing and I slipped it out. "If it's your dad or Mike I can get it," she said.
"No, it's Matt," I replied.
"Cute guy Matt?"
"Yeah," I agreed. I answered and held it to my ear. "Hey, you missing me?" I asked.
"Why the fucking hell did you think it'd be okay to fuck Kyle?!" he demanded.
"Shit," I mumbled. Alysha was looking at me. She could hear him through the phone. "Who told you?"
"Kyle,"
"The idiot," I groaned.
"I've been taking things so slowly, Effy! I did that for you. I don't want to take it slow. All I want when I see you laughing and singing and bending over is to throw you up against the wall and fuck you so hard you wouldn't be able to walk! But I took things slow. While you're fucking guys already,"
"It was one time," I tried.
"Forget it, I don't want to hear it," he sighed. Now he didn't sound angry, he sounded more sad.
"So what? Are you just phoning me to tell me how much hate me?"
"I don't hate you, Effy," Matt sighed. "Just stay away from me,"
"What about what we want? The band," I said desperately.
"There is no band. I can't do it anymore,"
"I'm not letting this stop me! Come on, I need you, Matt,"
"You should have thought of that before,"
"If you can't do it I'll do it on my own,"
"You can't," he snapped.
"So you want to crush my future because of one stupid mistake?" I demanded.
"I don't know what I want,"
"I'm sure it'll all become clear for you when I've got a killer band together," I sneered.
"Good luck," he laughed sarcastically.
"Oh fuck you!" I exclaimed. Then I hung up.
"Want to talk about it?" Alysha offered.
"No, I need to call my dad," I rushed.
"Um okay," Alysha frowned as she drove. I scrolled down on my phone until I reached Dad's number. I called him and waited.
"Hi Effy," Dad answered brightly.
"Hey," I replied.
"Is everything okay?" Dad suddenly asked.
"It's fine,"
"You never call unless something is wrong,"
"Nothing's wrong," I reassured him. "I just had a question for you,"
"Make it quick we have a meet and greet,"
"Where are you tomorrow?" I asked.
"New York," he said easily.
"Great," I nodded.
"I have to go. I'll call you later,"
"Okay,"
"I love you,"
"Love you too," I smiled. He hung up and I looked across at Alysha.
"What was that about?" she asked.
"I need to book a flight," I told her.
"To where?" she raised her eyebrows.
"New York,"
"Why?"
"That's where they'll be tomorrow,"
"But why do you need to see them?"
"Because I need my band. I can't rely on Matt. I need to travel to find the best people out there," I explained.
"Effy, you're having a miscarriage! There's no way in hell I'm letting you get on a plane on your own,"
"Looks like we need two tickets," I grinned across at her.

Notes

Hey! What did you think? Effy did it. But she has her hopes and dreams now. She knows what she wants to do. Any predictions? What will Vic think when she shows up? :)