A Terrible Reality
It devastated Jen Adams to hear the principal's reason for banning her. Her dream of prom night had been a long time coming.
However, now she would never have the chance to wear her mother's gown. It was all due to her pregnancy. However, she wouldn't give up easily. Her entire world came crashing down once she heard the news from her principal. They wouldn't get away with this from her.
A Sudden Change
Jen never imagined her life would change so quickly. She went from being the head cheerleading team to being pregnant instantly.
Little did she know that her school would blow things out of proportion when she came clean to her parents. She learned that she had been banned from prom after weeks of sly comments from teachers and strange looks from classmates.
She Was Not Welcome
Her principal was unresponsive to her pleas to keep the big day, even though she begged him not to cancel it.
According to him, Jen didn't deserve to participate in the celebration with the rest of the class. What made him so cruel? When Jen told her ex-marine father about what happened that day, he saw red in the eyes.
Stepping In
Jonathan Adams was her father, and he had been a marine for most of his life. Upon learning what the school had done, he stepped in and intervened.
Despite her sobs, he promised her that they would not get away with it. Despite the school's knowledge, her father had a wide range of connections. As the evening wore on, Jonathan made a few phone calls. She was going to prom regardless of what her school thought.
She Lived A Good Life
Her perception of herself as a fortunate individual had always been positive. A very supportive set of parents raised her in Sacramento, California.
She was raised by a mother who was a stay-at-home mom and a father who worked as a marine. In the months Jonathan was away, she was there for her daughter every step of the way. In order for their daughter to live a fulfilling and successful life, they made sure she had everything she needed. Her life changed when she turned 16 years old.
Announcing His Retirement
During Jen's 16th year, her father announced his retirement. It was important to him that he spend more time with his wife and daughter.
Jonathan knew that spending time with his family came first over everything else, even though it was a difficult decision. It wasn't uncommon for him to spend months away from home every year, but suddenly he was always nearby. It couldn't be more perfect for Jen.
Giving Her The Best
As a result of Jonathan and Demi's commitment, their daughter was able to attend the best school in town.
There was never a doubt in Jen's mind that her classmates and teachers liked her. Hardworking and kind, she was a good person to know. In school, she was a popular cheerleader and the head of her squad. Despite that, she was far from mean.
Falling In Love
However, she did not meet someone who she connected with romantically until her senior year.
He was Aaron, and he was their school's best football player. It was impossible not to fall in love with him, since he was smart and attractive. All their classmates at their school knew they would end up together, since they sat next to each other in most of their classes.
Asking Her On A Date
Their relationship began when Aaron asked Jen to go to prom with him, and naturally she accepted. Her crush on him had been building for months.
However, the story didn't end there. “I was wondering if you'd be interested in going to a movie this weekend with me? We can hang out," Aaron said, grinning widely. Nodding her head, Jen felt her cheeks heat up. In response, she said, "I would really like to do that." However, she had no idea what lay ahead.
Everyone Adored Him
The relationship between Jen and Aaron took off immediately. It was clear that her parents loved him, and that all of their friends admired him.
Every day, Jen and the sweet boy spent together, and Jen was slowly but surely falling in love with him. Yet how could she possibly have known that they were going to make a huge mistake? One morning, when she woke up nauseous, she knew something was wrong. There was going to be a big change in her life.
The Test
Jen was just 17 years old when she and her best friend decided to buy a pregnancy test from a local store. That afternoon, she and her best friend sat in her bathroom, their hearts racing as they waited for the test’s results.
But when Jen looked down at the pregnancy test in her hands, her heart dropped when she saw the tiny blue plus appear.
It Was Positive
“Oh, no,” she said aloud. When her friend looked at the test and saw the results, she pulled Jen into a tight hug. She was just 17 years old, and she was pregnant with her first child. At that moment, Jen felt like her entire world had come crashing down around her.
“What am I supposed to tell my parents? They’re going to be so upset, Layla,” she cried into her friend’s arms.
They Had To Solve It
That day, they spent hours sitting in the bathroom, trying to think of ways to solve the issue. But there was one problem. Jen couldn’t do anything until she told Aaron the truth. That afternoon, they headed straight for his house and showed him the test.
“You’re pregnant!” he exclaimed, combing his hands through his hair in horror and frustration. “What are we supposed to do? Your parents are going to be so mad.”
Her Parents
Jen’s eyes were red and puffy from crying for hours on end as she stood beside her boyfriend and best friend. “There’s only one thing to do, Aaron. We need to talk to my parents about this. They will be angry, but they will do everything in their power to help us,” she said.
The three teenagers were terrified, but in the end, they all agreed that telling Jen’s parents was their best option. “The sooner, the better,” Jen said.
An Urgent Request
Aaron wanted to postpone it by a day, but Jen refused. “We need to tell them tonight. The sooner they know, the sooner they can help us,” she told him.
“I don’t want to go to bed tonight without knowing that everything will be okay,” she cried. Her hands were shaking, and her palms were sweaty. Aaron wrapped her into a tight hug, “Then let’s go speak to your parents,” he said quietly, trying to do what was best for her.
They Could Tell
That evening, Jen and Aaron sat her parents down in the living room. From the look on Jen’s face, they could tell something was terribly wrong. But when their daughter told them the truth with tears streaming down her face, they were anything but angry.
Jonathan, Jen’s father, felt an overwhelming need to protect his daughter from the judgment of the world. He knew how other people would react.
Work It Out
He could only imagine how her friends and teachers would react at school. Jen was surprised when, instead of yelling, her mother and father held onto her tightly. “Don’t be scared, honey. You and Aaron have us,” her mother said, gently stroking her hair. She wasn’t going to shame her daughter for making a mistake.
“I will speak to the principal. No matter what, we will work this out together and help you through it,” Jonathan promised.
A Reminder
That night, Jen went to bed once again, reminding herself that she was one of the luckiest girls in the world. Not only were her parents supportive, but they were going out of their way to help and protect her and Aaron.
She was still shaken up by her discovery but prayed for the best. If only she had known what would happen the very next day.
Prom Night
As she lay in bed that night, she thought about everything that was to come. There was still so much to look forward to. Their prom was two weeks away, and she couldn’t wait to attend with her friends and boyfriend. Things were complicated, but she knew they would work out.
But in the pit of her stomach, she couldn’t help but feel uneasy. It was like her body could predict what would happen the next day.
Discussing The Matter
The next morning, while Jen sat in class, sick to her stomach, her father was in the principal’s office, discussing the matter with him. “Jen’s mother and I thought it would be best to be open and honest with the school from the start,” he told the principal.
But Mr. Cowly, the principal, seemed anything but pleased by the information. Jonathan had no idea what he would do just hours later.
Asking For Help
When Jonathan left the school that morning, he thought everything would be fine. He explained the situation to the principal and asked for his help in protecting Jen.
But he had no idea that the principal would do the opposite. It was just after lunch that he called Jen and Aaron into his office. At first, they didn’t know what to expect, but when they saw the furious look on his face, they knew it wouldn’t be good.
Disappointment
“I cannot express how disappointed I am in the two of you,” he told them as soon as they sat down in front of him.
“Don’t you see how this could portray the school in a terrible light? I can’t risk you destroying the school’s image any further,” he said. Jen was confused. For a moment, she wondered if he was about to expel them, but what he said next broke her heart into millions of pieces.
He Banned Them
“Because of this, I have decided to ban the two of you from prom. If either of you shows up, I will have security kick you out,” he said. The second he said those words, Jen’s face twisted in horror. What did he mean by saying they were banned from prom?
“Mr. Cowly, please don’t do this. I have been looking forward to prom all my life,” she said desperately, but he wouldn’t have it.
Shaming Their School
“Well, you should’ve thought about that before you put my school’s name to shame,” he said and shook his head. “Now, please leave my office. I am not willing to negotiate on the matter,” he said and pushed his glasses up the drive of his nose.
Jen sat frozen in front of him, astonished by what he had just said. Aaron slowly helped her from her seat and walked her out of his office.
Calling Her Father
As soon as they stepped out of the principal’s office, tears began to spill down Jen’s cheeks. She couldn’t believe he would go that far. She knew that this had nothing to do with the school’s reputation. He only wanted her to suffer, so she decided to call her father.
“Can you please pick me up? Something happened, and I don’t want to be at school anymore,” she cried on the phone.
Picking Her Up
Jonathan wasted no time. The second he hung up the phone, he got into his car and drove to the school. Somehow, he already knew Mr. Cowly had something to do with it. Jonathan’s blood began to boil at the thought of the principal doing or saying anything to his daughter. As soon as he stopped in front of the school, he saw his crying daughter.
She ran out toward him, her face red and puffy from crying. But Mr. Cowly had no idea that he had messed with the wrong family.
Taking Her Home
As soon as she stepped into her father's truck, he sped off, trying to get her as far from the school as possible. “What’s going on, honey?” he asked, trying not to show the anger bubbling in his veins. He wanted to be supportive.
“Dad, Mr. Cowly said we weren’t allowed to go to prom because we put the school’s name to shame,” she revealed. Jonathan saw red.
The Wrong Person
He couldn’t believe his ears when those words left his daughter’s mouth. He knew how excited she was for prom. Since the day she entered high school, she couldn’t stop talking about how excited she was to hang out with her friends at prom.
How could the principal do something like this to her? Jonathan couldn’t stand by and watch it happen. Mr. Cowly had no idea who he was messing with.
Reassuring Her
As soon as they got home, Jonathan made his daughter a warm cup of tea. He spoke to her for hours, trying to raise her spirits. “No matter what, I am not going to let Mr. Cowley get away with this. You are going to prom, whether he likes it or not,” he promised.
Jen had no idea what her father was planning, but she knew that if he made a promise, he would keep it.
They Knew
Jen stayed home the next day, but she knew she couldn’t avoid school forever. She wondered if anyone else knew that she was pregnant yet. But when she walked through the school doors that Wednesday morning, she instantly noticed all of the stares and whispers as she walked down the hallway.
Jen looked around herself, wondering what was going on, until one of her friends ran up to her. “Everyone is saying you’re pregnant. Is that true?”