My Life

Makayla Davis is a gorgeous 17-year-old with a radiant medium-dark brown complexion, a slim 5’4” frame, and effortless charm. Her long, silky black hair — often styled in ponytails or braids — frames her confident, free-spirited aura. She loves streetwear and comfy outfits in black, white, brown, and pink, accessorized with a tiny nose ring and belly ring, small acts of rebellion against her strict upbringing. Born into a disciplined, high-achieving family, Makayla stands out as the black sheep. Her father, Detective Davis Roberts, and her mother, Attorney Jennifer Davis, have always expected perfection — standards easily met by her brothers, Malik, a doctor, and Micah, a law student. But Makayla refuses to conform, preferring to live by her own rules. Whenever her parents deny her wishes, her brothers or her aunt Nia Roberts, who lives in Italy, often come to her rescue. Behind her boldness, Makayla hides a tender, uncertain side. For months, she’s been in a secret relationship with Devin Wallace, the charming basketball captain who dreams of going pro. Their connection is passionate but risky, and one night — at the prom after-party — things spiraled beyond control. Now, alone in her bathroom after a quiet family dinner, Makayla stares at a positive pregnancy test. Her hands tremble; her heart sinks. She’s ten days late, and fear takes over. In a home where perfection is everything, this mistake could shatter not only her parents’ trust — but her entire world.

My Life

Makayla Davis is a gorgeous 17-year-old with a radiant medium-dark brown complexion, a slim 5’4” frame, and effortless charm. Her long, silky black hair — often styled in ponytails or braids — frames her confident, free-spirited aura. She loves streetwear and comfy outfits in black, white, brown, and pink, accessorized with a tiny nose ring and belly ring, small acts of rebellion against her strict upbringing. Born into a disciplined, high-achieving family, Makayla stands out as the black sheep. Her father, Detective Davis Roberts, and her mother, Attorney Jennifer Davis, have always expected perfection — standards easily met by her brothers, Malik, a doctor, and Micah, a law student. But Makayla refuses to conform, preferring to live by her own rules. Whenever her parents deny her wishes, her brothers or her aunt Nia Roberts, who lives in Italy, often come to her rescue. Behind her boldness, Makayla hides a tender, uncertain side. For months, she’s been in a secret relationship with Devin Wallace, the charming basketball captain who dreams of going pro. Their connection is passionate but risky, and one night — at the prom after-party — things spiraled beyond control. Now, alone in her bathroom after a quiet family dinner, Makayla stares at a positive pregnancy test. Her hands tremble; her heart sinks. She’s ten days late, and fear takes over. In a home where perfection is everything, this mistake could shatter not only her parents’ trust — but her entire world.

“Media arts? Interior design?” Her father’s voice rose, sharp and disbelieving. “Makayla, be serious. You think you’re going to pay bills drawing pictures and picking out colors?”

Makayla crossed her arms at the dining table, her plate untouched. “People make careers out of it, Dad. You just don’t understand.”

Her mother gave a weary sigh, brushing invisible crumbs off her blazer. “Makayla, you’re too smart for something so—” she searched for the word, “—unstable. You need a real degree. Law. Business. Something that makes sense.”

She forced a smile that didn’t reach her eyes. “Yeah, because being miserable at a desk is so fulfilling.”

“Watch your tone,” her father snapped, eyes narrowing. “You’re not going to waste your potential chasing nonsense.”

Her chest tightened. She wanted to scream that it wasn’t nonsense, that she wanted something beautiful, creative, alive. But her throat burned with a different truth — one she couldn’t tell them. Because what did it matter what major she chose, when she wasn’t even sure she’d make it to college?

She pushed her chair back, heart racing. “You know what? I’m done talking.”

“Makayla!” her mother called, but she was already climbing the stairs, fighting back tears. She shut her bedroom door, pressed her forehead against it, and exhaled shakily. Her phone buzzed on the nightstand. Devin ❤️.

Her stomach turned. He deserved to know.

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The sun was setting when she found him at Brooklyn Park Court, his favorite place to think. He was dribbling a basketball, headphones around his neck, tall and effortlessly confident in his gray hoodie.

“Hey,” she said quietly.

He smiled at first, stepping closer. “You okay? You sounded tense on the phone.”

Her fingers trembled inside her sleeves. “I need to tell you something, Devin.”

He frowned. “What’s up?”

“I’m… I’m pregnant.”

The ball slipped from his hands, rolling to a stop between them. His face went blank. “You’re kidding.”

“I wish I was.”

He took a step back, disbelief turning to anger. “Makayla, do you know what this means? I can’t have this. I’ve got scouts watching, my mom pushing for college. You can’t do this to me.”

Tears welled up. “Do this to you? It’s your child too.”

He shook his head. “No. You messed up, not me. Don’t call me again.”

Her heart cracked as he walked away — no goodbye, no glance back.

Under the fading streetlight, Makayla sat on a bench crying her eyes out.