Story 21 Chapter 1

   It was a bright, warm day and the weather was pleasant for that time of the year, but eighteen year old Jenny was far too nervous to feel the heat of the sun on her face. She let out a soft shiver, despite the temperature.   Carla slipped her arm into Jenny’s and gave her a little squeeze of encouragement and support.   “Come on, you’ll be fine,” she reassured her with a smile. “Every woman’s had this at some point. There’s literally nothing to be ashamed or embarrassed about.”   “I know,” mumbled Jenny. “That’s what my mom told me.”   “And your mom’s right. She must have had dozens of these kind of check ups over the years. And I’m sure you’d rather have this than like...I don’t know...get cancer or something. Because there’s a risk, y’know, if you don’t get these check ups – “   “I know, I know,” Jenny interrupted. “You’re right. Mom’s right. I can’t help being nervous, okay?” She huffed a bit and pushed some of her medium length blonde hair back off her face. “I just don’t like t