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Forty-five minutes later, we’re in the big city. I can’t get over how busy it is at this time of morning. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised, considering it’s a Friday night. Finally, the silent driver pulls up at the bakery I’d seen on my Google search.
“Where’s your friend?” he asks.
“Oh, she said she’s running five minutes late.” I pretend to read a message on my phone.
“Do you want me to wait with you?”
My heart’s racing. “No, it’s fine, thank you. She’ll be here any minute.” I climb out of the car, giving him my thanks. He lingers, and I pretend to get a call, hoping he leaves. After several minutes, he does just that.
Thank goodness.
I glance down the street. One way leads me toward a dark alley and the other toward the busy nightlife. Being around people right now looks like the better option, so I make my way toward the busy streets. Across the street, there’s a twenty-four-hour shop, and my stomach growls.
All right, I’ll get some food.
I step inside, and only a handful of people are in the store. I make my way up and down some aisles, grabbing a prepackaged sandwich, fruit, and sweets. I stop dead in my tracks when I get to the toiletry aisle. Mulling over numbers and dates in my head. When did I have my last period?
“Damn.” I hiss, and my heart slaps against my chest.
I go straight for the pregnancy tests, glancing up and down the aisle to make sure no one sees me grab it and shove it deep in my basket.
This can’t be happening.
I can’t be.
What am I going to do?
Walking to the cashier, I place my things on the counter. My hands shake as I grip the test and practically throw it.
“Good evening, young lady,” the elderly man serving me greets.
My smile wavers. “Hey,” I answer breathlessly. “Uh...do you have a restroom I could use?”
When he sees my test, his facial expression doesn’t change. I can only imagine that he’s judging me. All those insults are probably running through his mind.
What am I going to do if it’s positive?
I’ll have to tell Hunter.
My stomach twists at the thought.
“There’s one at the back of the store.”
I nod, pay for my stuff, then head straight for the restroom. Why wasn’t I more careful? I push the door open and lock it, my fingers still shaking. I release the heavy breath that was stuck in my lungs as I stare at the toilet bowl like it’s going to jump out and bite me. Placing my bag on the floor near the door, I dig out the pregnancy test box and rip it open.
I’m sick to my stomach as I follow the directions. My chest tightens, waiting for either the second little line to show or not to show. Unable to sit still, I place it on the back of the toilet, then clean myself up and wash my hands.
Tears fill my eyes as I approach the test, my body trembling with nerves. Rubbing my hands together, I try to calm my already over-the-top anxiousness.
I stare down at the test.
Positive.
I’m pregnant...
... with Hunter’s baby.
A quiver rolls over my stomach, and I dry retch into the toilet bowl. Perhaps I should go back to May’s and tell her. How am I going to tell Hunter?
