Dublin Unwinded

Part 24

I wake up and I am genuinely surprised because I am actually not sick this morning. I go on my phone and realize that I haven't been on Instagram or Pinterest in a while. I scroll through Instagram for a bit and then remember that I need to find a way to tell Izzy and Nina about the baby. I look for some ideas. I found one that I fell in love with it. Our group of friends all had an inside joke about the show F.R.I.E.N.D.S and I found one that worked with it. The announcement was this onesie that said it was premiering in June 2019 but I am due December 10th so I would change that obviously and then a sign that would say "The one where Margo has a baby." I am thinking of where I could get all these supplies and when. I decide to get ready for the day and get the supplies right now while momma is at work. I get a piece of very small poster board so it isn't like the ones at a football game. I then get a pack of markers, a white onesie and bring it to the printing station, the last thing I did was made a copy of the ultrasound picture. I try to think of the best time to tell them. I text them both and tell them to meet me for dinner tonight. We go to my favorite restaurant Ebeneezer's.  I go home and put the project together. I go to the restaurant a little earlier and I knew that they were gonna be late because they always were and I figured that at least one was gonna be hungover. I order a water and set the box down next to me. I then see them walk in. Izzy is wearing these big black sunglasses and Nina is bouncing inside, how she is 100% okay I have no clue. I wait for them to get their drinks and then start with the most basic statement. 

"So I have something to tell you and it is very serious."

They look at each other and then back at me. I figure I should give them some more background information first. 

"So Ben got news from the government that he has to go back to the USA. He has to leave on Saturday and hasn't been told when he can come back yet, so I have to say goodbye to him in 3 days. He gave me a promise ring yesterday and it was so romantic. I show them the ring and tell them the story. They both aww with adoration. I smile and then resume to a serious face. "Chiquita why are you so upset looking?" Nina says. 

"Well I have more news."

This time Izzy speaks up. "What's up?"

"Here this will do the explaining." I say as I slide the purple wrapped box across the table. They each grab an end of the bow and pull, lifting the top up they gasp. They look at me like a deer in headlights and Nina goes "your lying." 

I reply with "Nina why would I put this much work into a lie?"

"Oh my gosh Nina that's why she didn't want to drink last night."

"Holy shit your right!"

"Guys I told you because I need your help. Ben is moving away and that means I am all alone in this situation. I am not telling him that I am pregnant with his baby and have him move away. I am going to raise this baby by myself."

"Wow that is a bold choice Margo, but don't you feel bad about not telling him?" asked Iz.

"Awful, but he is moving and I have been with this man for almost a year and I know that this would kill him if he found out that I am pregnant and he isn't here to help."

They both reply with "yeah I guess your right."

"So what do you say will you help me?"

"Absolutely!" "Duh!" They reply. I feel so relieved that I have them and we start talking. They ask when I got pregnant, if I want a boy or girl, if I have any names picked out, and if I told my mom yet. I laugh and tell them I just figured out yesterday and I am not gonna tell my mother until I am done with my 3rd trimester in case of a miscarriage, because I know that is definitely a possibility and it is more common when you are pregnant young. They nod and start making bets if it is a boy or girl. Nina wants me to have a girl and Izzy wants a boy. I tell them I don't care what it is I am just so nervous but I am letting myself be happy that I have a miracle growing inside of me. They are getting so happy and excited they took about twice the amount of time to eat their dinner because they were talking about my baby's future. I got done and ate dessert by the time they finished. I love how they are with this situation because it is making it a lot easier. We pay and leave. I go back to my house and feel really drained so I go take a nap in my room.