She worried a lot about Joan. Sally understood that Warren’s parents would never accept her granddaughter as their son’s fiancée. Unfortunately, in their small town, everyone would quickly find out and gossip about Joan.
But the girl seemed not to hear her grandmother. She was eagerly awaiting her next date with her beloved. Joan had fallen in love with Warren from their first meeting, when she had come to apply for a job at his parents’ farm.
At that time, Warren was just bringing in supplies from town. He looked at her attentively, raised an eyebrow, and even whistled. Then he suddenly winked and whispered to her, Hi, beautiful.
What’s your name? I like you. Joan had been very embarrassed and said something incoherent. His father sternly shouted, Son, stop joking around like that, or I’ll have no one to work for me.
Don’t pay attention to girls like her. And you, don’t expect to be socializing with my son. Give me your documents.
I’ll get you set up for work. Joan apologized and after that didn’t even look at Warren in public, though she liked him very much. He was confident and free-spirited.
One day, as she was walking home, it started raining heavily. A car pulled up beside her with Warren at the wheel. Hey, beautiful, get in the car.
I’ll give you a ride home so you don’t get soaked. He shouted. She agreed to get in.
Joan was shivering and suddenly Warren pulled her close, whispered and kissed her passionately, You will be mine. I won’t let anyone else have you. Joan was quite surprised by his actions, but relaxed in his strong arms.
From then on, they started meeting secretly. Warren was a passionate, bold guy who constantly told her he loved only her. And she believed him as he was her first man and her first love.
Joan dreamed that soon Warren would tell his family about their relationship. She worked diligently on the farm to win his mother’s favor. After some time, Joan found out she was pregnant.
She had been very afraid this might happen, so she and Warren had been careful. But it happened anyway. She wanted to have this baby, as its father was the man she loved.
But she was scared and kept thinking, what will happen now? What if Warren’s parents refuse our marriage? My grandmother asked me not to disgrace her. I need to tell Warren everything today. We need to decide about the wedding and the baby.
Warren reacted very calmly to the news. How did you get pregnant? Don’t worry, I won’t leave you alone. Tomorrow, we’ll go apply for a marriage license.
As for my parents, don’t worry. I’m sure they’ll yell at first, but then they’ll understand. Joan exhaled and hugged her beloved tightly around the neck.
Thank you, Warren. I was so afraid you’d stop talking to me because of this news. You won’t regret it.
I’ll be the best wife ever. The couple, without telling anyone, applied for a marriage license. That evening, Warren told his parents everything.
This led to a huge argument at home. His mother yelled at him so loudly that probably everyone in their small town could hear. What have you done, son? Why marry her? She’s a poor girl living with her grandmother.
They have no money. She’s not suitable for our family. We don’t even know who the father of that child is.
Maybe she’s been seeing someone else. Don’t be foolish, or you’ll have to earn your own money. You’re father, and I won’t support you, mom.
Why are you saying this? I’ve already promised Joan our wedding will be in a week. I really love her. Warren protested.
As for Joan, I’ll handle everything myself. You don’t do anything. There will be no wedding, and there won’t be any baby either.
I’ve said everything. His father said harshly. Joan was very happy, knowing she would soon marry her beloved and have a real family.
The next day, she came to work early, but before she could change into her work clothes, she saw Troy, Warren’s father, appear in the doorway. He looked at her angrily and said sternly, Joan, come to my office. We need to talk.
Joan wasn’t surprised. Instead, she was even pleased. She thought he was going to talk about the upcoming wedding, but their conversation was about something entirely different.
Joan, Warren told us everything, even that you’re pregnant. Don’t think you can use this to become part of our family. It’s not going to happen.
There won’t be a wedding, and we will never acknowledge this child. I’ll give you money to get an abortion and leave this town. The farther you go, the better.
Do you understand? Now get out of my office. You are no longer employed here. The farmer said harshly.
Joan was deeply hurt by these words. She felt humiliated, but why? Warren promised me, we love each other and have already applied for a marriage license. I’ve never been with any man other than Warren.
Why are you doing this to me? I won’t kill my baby. It’s your grandchild, and I don’t want your money. Troy got angry and slammed his fist on the desk.
If you don’t do as I say, you’ll regret it. Tomorrow, everyone in our small town will hear that you’ve been with different guys and don’t even know who the father is. It’s your choice how you want to live, but you won’t be with Warren.
We don’t need poor relatives. Get out, or are you deaf? And take your last month’s salary. Joan started crying, grabbed the money and documents, and quickly ran out of the office.
The other employees were bewildered and silently shook their heads. Joan couldn’t believe Warren could betray her. She believed that he wasn’t to blame, that his parents had made all the decisions for him.
Joan tried calling Warren to talk, but at first, he didn’t answer. Eventually, he picked up and said, nothing will work out for us. You should get an abortion and leave.
I’m not going to fight with my father over this. Sorry, we are both to blame for this. After these words, Warren hung up, and Joan cried bitterly as her whole life changed in an instant.
She didn’t dare tell her grandmother about the pregnancy, imagining how worried and angry she would be, especially with her heart problems. Joan washed her face and quickly started packing her things. Forgive me, Grandma.
I need to move to another city. It’s necessary. I’ll find a job there, and everything will be fine.
I promise to write to you and call you. I have enough money for now. I got my final paycheck today.
Don’t see me off. I love you, Grandma. Joan said, they hugged, and her grandmother, crying, said, what happened? I feel like you’re not telling me something.
Did you have a fight with Warren? Why did you decide to leave so quickly? Joan tried not to cry in front of her grandmother and replied with a smile, yes, I had a fight with Warren. We broke up. I feel terrible, Grandma.
I don’t even want to live. That’s why I need to leave this small town. Everything will be fine.
I’m sure of it. Her grandmother understood what Joan was saying and thought, maybe this is for the best. Those relationships with the farmer’s son wouldn’t have lasted long anyway.
In another city, maybe Joan will meet a decent guy and everything will be okay for her. Grandma took a long time to say goodbye to her granddaughter at the gate of their house. Joan boarded the train, not knowing what to do next.
She couldn’t hold back her tears. She was scared and unsure how she would manage on her own in a big city or how she would cope with her pregnancy. Why had Warren betrayed her? It seemed that Grandma had been right all along and Warren didn’t really care about Joan.