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I watch them, content to stand there and store up memories of my men happy and joking together. It’s such a wonderful sight to see.
“I think it’s best you clear out of the kitchen so I can get to work. That or you help me, if you can manage it.” He smirks at Tanner, and Josiah chuckles.
“I guess I’ll be sticking with vegetables then.” Tanner shrugs as he heads to the fridge to pick out a small cucumber.
He takes a large chunk out of it and grimaces, making Rueben smile.
“Fine. I’ll make breakfast for everyone.”
He turns to the stove and beats the eggs, pouring them in to scramble them, and slides some bread slices into the toaster.
The smell of the eggs frying reaches me, and bile rises up to my throat. I turn away from them and hurry in the direction of the bathroom, just in time to vomit the contents of my stomach into the toilet.
My throat burns as I throw up, and the smell causes me to throw up some more. I keep the sounds to a minimum, although all I want is to call the guys and have them take care of me.
The last thing I want is for them to worry, so I refrain from doing so and stand with shaky legs. I flush the toilet and rinse off my mouth before heading to my room and climbing back into bed.
What’s going on? Why am I suddenly so sick?
I am usually not one to fall ill easily, so it’s a bit of a shock to me that I’m suddenly so sick.
And why does the smell of eggs make me want to hurl?
I close my eyes and press the back of my hand to my head. The coolness does little to help with the sudden raging headache I feel, but there’s only so much I can do.
Perhaps I should rest here for a short while.
I try not to think of the other reason I could be getting so sick and throwing up from the smell of food, although it’s difficult not to think about.
Restless, I go to the bathroom and lie gently on the tiled floor, pulling up my top to reveal my bare belly. I roll over and settle with my stomach on the tiles as the chill bites my skin sweetly.
I feel at ease, much better as I shut my eyes. I toss and turn after a short while as so many different thoughts begin to overlap themselves in my mind. I'm a grown woman; I know my body. I understand myself better than anyone else.
A particular thought has been pushing itself into my mind, but I won't let it in. It can't be true.
I have to get to the bottom of this.
Chapter 22
Tanner
Amelia comes into the kitchen, putting an end to the conversation we’re having. I frown as I look her over, an action that causes the others to turn to her as well.
“Are you all right, Amelia?” Rueben asks worriedly, moving away from the stove.
“Yeah, you don’t look so hot there,” I say. Rueben turns to me with a glare, but pauses when he sees that it is not my usual banter with her. I genuinely am worried for her.
Her eyes are droopy, with dark circles surrounding them. She stands there, one arm folded over her chest, and nods.
“Yes, I’m fine. You don’t have to worry about me,” she says, maintaining a distance.
Her words do nothing to stave off the worry that I feel. There’s no way I won’t worry when she looks like she could be ill, and from the looks of the guys, we are clearly all on the same page.
“Did you not get enough sleep last night?” Josiah asks, sitting up.
I walk toward her and pull her towards the kitchen, but her face scrunches up as she looks at the pan.
“Is something the matter?” Rueben asks. “Do you not want eggs? I can make something else for you.”
