"Hi Josh. Listen I need to talk to you.." I started to say. I knew this would be a very difficult conversation to have. But it had to be done.
Later one that evening at dinner I sat with the girls in my mentor group. I was one of the few counselors who chose to do this. I just found the girls a positive influence and I liked not having to act like an adult for a while. After dinner Brown got up on stage to make an announcement.
"Ok campers. I have something to tell you. I should probably put in ear plugs before I tell you so you don't burst my ear drums with your screams perhaps." He said jokingly. Everyone seemed to be paying attention now. Even me.
"We have a new teacher joining us this year. He actually taught here about 6 years ago so fans of his might know who I'm talking about now." Brown said smiling. Everyone started whispering to one another who they thought it was.
"Campers, This is my nephew, Nick!" Brown called out. As Nick walked on stage. Screams were heard all around the room. I covered my ears as the girls at my table screamed.
"Didn't I say just a few days ago that I wanted him to come back!" Screamed Suzie at Eva. While the girls excitedly talked about Nick. I stood up and left. When I got back to my cabin I noticed a bag on the spare bed next to mine.
"Hello?" I called out.
"Demi!" Shouted a voice. I was suddenly being hugged by someone. When we took a step back I realised who it was.
"Marissa! Oh my god! What are you doing here?" I said over joyed. Seeing my best friend. I felt as though I was a teenager again. I had kept in contact with Marissa by email but I hadn't see her in a good few years since we lived far away from each other.
"I'm working here now. One of the dance teachers broke her leg two days ago and Brown asked me to fill in. Didn't he tell you this morning?" Marissa asked me.
"No..he..well he started by telling me Nick was going to be working here this summer. I left trying to avoid him. I just ended up colliding with him in the hall." I told her.
"Aww Dem don't tell me you still hold a grudge against him. I know he broke your heart but what about Josh?" Marissa said. She didn't know about the baby or anything. I then decided to tell her why it was so hard to see him. Only my parents knew why. I walked over to my dresser and took out the bracelet and the photo.
"Mar, theres a reason. Why it's so hard to see him." I said before sitting down on my bed. I handed her the photo.
"Demi I don't understand. Why are you holding a baby?" She asked.
"I was holding my baby...and Nick's baby." I said quietly. Marissa's eyes grew wide.
"OH MY.." Marissa started.
"Ssh Mar!" I said quickly. Not wanting anybody else to know yet. I then handed her the bracelet.
"I had a baby girl. She has one just like this. So does her adoptive mothers." I told her. I could feel the tears welling up.
"Oh Demi. That must have been such a hard decision for you guys." Marissa said. I sighed.
"Not us Mar. Just me. When Nick found out I was pregnant he flipped. He wanted me to get an abortion. But I couldn't do it. So I said I miscarried. He doesn't know about Caroline. Or Carol for short." I told her. As I took the picture and looked at it lovingly.
"I had no idea Demi. I'm so sorry." Marissa said.
"You have to promise me though. That you will not tell anyone about this. Only my parents know." I said softly.
"Of course Demi." Marissa replied before she gave me a big hug. "How about we go out for ice cream?".
"Mint Chocolate Chip?" I asked her.
"As always." Grinned Mar before linking arms with me and leading me out of the cabin.