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I blew out a long breath. “It’s complicated.”
“Uncomplicate it.”
I laughed. “It doesn’t work that way.”
“You have his number, right?”
“Yes, Aug. I just know he’s not interested in starting a family.”
“Well, he was interested enough to get you horizontal.”
“Okay, can we not go there? It’s just weird to talk to you about sex.”
“Yeah, well, I don’t like thinking about it either. But he still needs to know.”
“He won’t—”
He twisted our hands until my smaller ones were enveloped by his huge ones. “He still deserves to know.” His eyes were serious and steady. “Then it’s on him. And if he doesn’t help at least monetarily—”
“No. I’ll take care of this baby. Somehow I’ll make it work.” I didn’t realize just how much I wanted it until I said that. Because it was true. This baby was mine.
I might have been in love with Rory, but I could survive without him. It would suck and a little piece of me would always be sad, but the baby was non-negotiable.
“It’s not just the responsibility angle, Ive. It’s doing what’s right. If I had a kid out there, I’d want to know.” He let my hands go. “But I’m here for you. Whatever you need.”
I nodded. “I know.”
Keeping this from August would have been impossible. Hiding a pregnancy test was ridiculous. As if I wasn’t going to tell my big brother. Not like I’d be able to hide it much longer anyway.
Did I mention flowing shirts for the win? Guess I wasn’t far off on that one.
August got to his feet and tugged on one of my braids. “Tell him.”
“I will.”
He narrowed his gaze at me.
“Soon. I just need some time.”
He nodded. “Get some rest. Your partner in crime is snoring on the couch.”
I laughed. “Yeah, she took me to get the test.”
His gaze was unreadable, but he gave me a small smile. “Are you all right?”
“I will be.”
“Good enough. But you have to tell mom.”
I swallowed a groan. Barely. “Yeah, I’ll need a day or so to get ready for that.”
“You and me both. Night, brat.”
“Night.”
I waited until he closed the door, then slid my hand over my barely there curve of a belly. “Just you and me.”
At least for now.
