Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Chapter Three - Joshua


Joshua - What do you want Mari? I told you, we're done.
Marry-Ella - I know, but I have something important to tell you. I was going to tell you then but said that you needed to say something first, then you broke up with me.
She hears him sigh.
Joshua - Mari, I'm sorry I told you I just...
Marry-Ella - Don't, just don't.
Joshua - Alright. I'm sorry Mari. So... What do you want to tell me?
Marry-Ella - Um, not on the phone, I need to tell you in person.
Joshua - You want me to come over? I'm not that far from your house.
Marry-Ella - I'm not there.
Joshua - Oh, well where are you?
Marry-Ella - Twinbrook...
Joshua - Twinbrook? Mari what are you doing in Twinbrook.
Marry-Ella - I'll tell you when I see you... I am going to see you? I need to tell you this and it needs to be to your face
He sighs again.
Joshua - Alright Mari, I'll come to Twinbrook, but where do I go when I get there.
Marry-Ella - I'll meet you in the town square tomorrow, around noon or so, after church.
Joshua - Alright Mari, see you tomorrow.
After that she changed into her PJ's, said her nightly prayers, and climbed into bed.
The next day Marry-Ella sat on the bench wondering if she had made a mistake,wanting to tell him in person. She had gone straight to the town square after church and now had to waitShe was about to give up on him, assume that he wasn't coming, that she was wrong and he didn't deserve to know, and then she heard that voice... Oh that voice.
Mari??
Marry-Ella - Joshua... 
 Oh Mari... what was I thinking, breaking up with her? I just didn't feel the same, didn't feel that spark anymore but now, ever since that call,hearing her voice, I can't get her out of my head. What's wrong with me?
She remains seated as he walks over and sits next to her. Her growing baby bump is considerably less noticeable when shes sitting down and she hopes to be able to tell him before he sees. 
Joshua - I'm here Mari. What do you need to say?
She was suddenly nervous as she tried not to look at him. She couldn't look at him at, his eyes... oh his eyes
No, control your self Mari, he broke your heart and ruined your life... it doesn't matter that his smile makes you want to melt into his arms. What's wrong with me?
She didn't reply.
Joshua - Well?
Marry-Ella - This is private, maybe we could go to my... 
Joshua - There's no one here Mari. Just stop stalling and tell me what you have to say.
Marry-Ella - I, um...
Joshua - Ah geeze, Mari, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to snap. We can leave I guess, if you want,I'm sorry. Just tell me, okay?
Marry-Ella - Joshua I, I'm pregnant.
Joshua - You're, you're wha-..
Marry-Ella - I'm pregnant Joshua.
Joshua - And it's...
Marry-Ella - Yours?!? Is that what you were about to say?  What kind of girl do you think I am? I don't know about you but my first , and only, time was our first timeHow dare you ask me that?
Joshua - I, um, I didn't.
Marry-Ella - But you where going to, weren't you? Don't say you weren't, don't lie to me.
Joshua - I'm in shock,alright, fine, I was going to but I didn't mean it Mari. I'm sorry Mari, I didn't mean it. I'm sorry. Please believe me, I didn't mean it.
Marry-Ella - You don't mean a lot of things you say.
Joshua - Mari...
Marry-Ella - Marry-Ella.
Joshua - Huh?
Marry-Ella -  My name is Marry Ella now. I changed it... when my parents disowned me.
Joshua - They what?!?
She got to her feet, turning back to him.
Marry-Ella - They disowned me Joshua and it's your fault! They disowned me for getting pregnant. That's why I'm here, in this stupid town! I'm all alone, with no friends, and no money, and its all because of you! You ruined my life Joshua. You ruined my life!!
She dropped her head as she fought back tears.
Without thinking he pulled her towards him, to his surprise she didn't resist, and let him hold her.
Joshua - Oh Mari...
She didn't reply and let out a couple dry sobs. 
Joshua - You don't have to be alone.
Marry-Ella - Yes I do.
Joshua - No, you don't...I'm here.
That got her attention. She pulled away.
Marry-Ella - Joshua...  I just thought you deserved to know, you don't have to do anything ,I know you don't want anything to do with me
Joshua - You're wrong. I haven't stopped thinking about you since that phone call, I can't get you of my head Mari. Braking up with you was a mistake.
He kissed her catching them both by surprise, he hadn't thought about it, just done it. 
It was...instinct? Muscle memory? What ever it was, it was automatic, her lips responded to his, and she kissed him back, putting her arms around him. Snap out of it! This can't happen, we can't do this, we can't go there again.
She pushed him back.
Joshua - Mari?
Marry-Ella - .
Joshua - Oh, Okay Mari. 
She could hear disappointment and sadness in his voice but forced herself to ignore it.


Walking into the little house he looked around, his eyes resting on the crib for a moment before he looked back to her.
Joshua - This is where you're living now?
The sadness was still in his voice,he couldn't help comparing it to the large family home she had grown up in.
Marry-Ella - Well it's nothing like the church house but it's not so bad and it's all I can afford.
He took her hands expecting her to pull away again but she didn't. 
Joshua -  You deserve better then this Mari and it is all my fault. I meant what I said though, I want to be here for you.
Joshua - I know I ruined everything. Will you give me the chance to try to make up for it?


Authors Note:
Okay, time for a little reader participation folks.Should Marry-Ella give Joshua another chance? Tell me yes or no,and your reason for your answer in the comments.

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Chapter Two - Weekend


After making her bed Marry-Ella said a morning prayer.
Marry-Ella -  Lord, bless this day, please give me the strength to make it though this trail you have laid before me and watch over me and my child, this precious gift you have given me that I may love and cherish them and raise them forever in your light and grace. In the name of the father, the son and the holy spirit Amen.
After her prayer she took a shower before dressing and leaving the house. It was finally the weekend.
She was getting bigger and needed new clothes and other things so spent most of the day shopping.
It was late evening by the time Marry-Ella went decided to have dinner at the bistro, not wanting to waste her time cooking if she were to lose another meal
She was going though her money fast and knew she needed to find a job but no one wants to hire a pregnant teenager.
After getting home Marry-Ella did her homework from that Friday. Some of it was hard but most of it was easier than at St. Margret's.
As she felt her baby kick for the first time she made a decision. 
Pulling out her phone she dials his number.
??? - Hello? Who is this?
Marry-Ella - Joshua, it's Mari Elaine
She had started to say Marry-Ella but she stopped herself,realizing he wouldn't know that name.
Joshua - What do you want Mari? I told you, we're done.
Marry-Ella - I know, but I have something important to tell you. I was going to tell you then but said that you needed to say something first, then you broke up with me.

Monday, April 2, 2012

Chapter One - A New Beginning


(Note: Mari is pronounced as Mary :P )

She looked up at her new home, it was the best she could afford and still have money to live on. She knew she'd have to get a job, her parents had taught her to work hard for things she wanted so she had some money set aside but not much, not enough.
Sighing, she headed inside and made herself something to eat.
Luckily Saint Margret's had had a good Home-Ec. program and she was a nature cook.
Unfortunately after eating she ran to the bathroom.
After losing her lunch she settled onto the couch resting her head against her arm and wondering what to doIn a strange new town, without any of the people she thought loved her. She had gone to Saint Margret's her whole life, her mother was the headmistress  but the next day she would be starting her first day at a public school. Her phone started to ring and, hesitantly, she answered. Who could be calling her? No one knows where she is.
H-Hello?
??? - Mari? Is that you?
Mari - Katherine? How did you find me?
Katherine - Does it matter? Please come home.
Mari - You know I can't
 Katherine - I miss you Mari. How did this happen? You where the good one, the perfect daughter, I was the screw up.
Mari - Rin...
Katherine - You know it's true. How did you let this happen?
Mari - I thought he loved me
Mari - I thought he loved meI feel so stupid. I'm scared, I can't do this alone.
Katherine - Then don't. 
Mari - I don't have a choice.  
Katherine - Mari...
Mari - Marry-EllaMari Wakefield no longer exists.It's Marry-Ella now, Marry-Ella Woodrow. The first thing I did when I got to this town was change my name. Our parents disowned me, I needed them but they want nothing to do with me. They don't want me, so I don't want their name
Katherine - Maybe they'd let you come back if...
Marry-Ella - If what?
Katherine - If you were, aloneI mean you have,um, options.
Marry-Ella - I'm not giving away my baby Katherine! Even if I did I wouldn't go home, "Daddy" told me never to come back and our mother was more concerned about what people would think. It would  be a huge town scandal too, for the preacher's daughter to get knocked up. I wonder how they're going to explain where I've gone.
Katherine - I need to go now. But Mari, Marry-Ella, I'm not mom and dad, pregnant or not, you're still my baby sister.
Marry-Ella - Thanks Rin. Bye. 
After hanging up the phone she tried eating again hoping this time it would stay in her stomach.
No such luck.
Marry-Ella - Come on baby, you need to let mama eat.
 After failing to keep down dinner Marry-Ella headed to bed.


After make her bed the next morning she slipped back into her jumper and went outside to wait for the bus.
She was the first pick up so the bus was empty. The bus driver decided to talk to her.
Driver -  I haven't seen you before, first day?
Marry-Ella - Yea.
Driver - You nervous?
Marry-Ella - A little.
The woman smiled at her reassuringly. 
Slowly Marry-Ella walked into the school.