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.

8 comments:

  1. Okay, tears in my eyes as I read it! You know I'm going to say give him another chance!

    The only thing that bothers me is his reason for breaking up with her. It also seemed as though he hadn't thought about her anymore after they broke up until after her phone call.

    Maybe she should slowly give him another chance. Maybe she should try to test him out to see if he is sincere.

    Loved it Addy!

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  2. Yes, I think she should give Joshua a chance. Her kid should be able to grow up with a father that is there for him/her

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  3. I think that she should give him another chance!!! It might turn out better than the last relationship... Also the baby can have his/her father in his/her's life! Awesome post!!!!

    Kaitlyn Thomas a.k.a Alina Taylor

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  4. I best let you know, I hate commenting on blogger.
    But alas, I must!
    YAAAAAAAAY GOOD BOY JOSHUA!!!!
    The babe needs a good papa in it's life.
    So... Are baby names in the works?
    I best be a part of them.
    EXCITEMENT!
    P.S:When will this "season" end?

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  5. I'm thinking YES but there's something he not telling her and she could take her time with him he should live on his own and just help with the baby AGAIN TAKE IT "SLOW" PLEASE

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  6. Love this story. The best I have read!

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  7. I am not a fan of this Joshua and what are two teens going to do? One should finish high school.

    Ashby

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  8. *grumblegrumble* Ok, so maybe he isn't a real jerk. Was it peer pressure that made him do it? No sparks. heh... I hope it works out.

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