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His tone isn’t exactly accusatory, yet I’m still nervous to tell him. “Jackson’s. I got way too drunk last night with Lyndsey, and he took me home.”
“He didn’t take you home. He took you back to his place.”
I remain silent because it feels like Brad is trying to pick a fight with me. Right now, the only thing I’m thankful for is the fact that I changed back into my own clothes before coming home. Showing up wearing Jackson’s sweats and no underwear would not have helped this already tense situation.
“Brad, why are you here?”
“You left yesterday, and you were so angry with me.” Brad stands but remains on the other side of the coffee table. “Getting those results yesterday was a shock to me, too. As your soon-to-be husband, I felt like I deserved a right to express my feelings. You thought otherwise.”
“It’s my body and my decision.”
“And it’s a decision you’ve had years to think about and process. You’re denying me my feelings.”
“I’m not denying you anything.” I can feel my frustration and anger rising to the surface, and I take a deep breath to calm myself. “Look, if you are dead set on having children, then I am not the woman for you. I’ll never be able to give you that.”
“There are doctors we can talk to.” I shake my head. “Specialists we can see.”
“No,” I whisper, absolutely defeated.
“Do you love me?” Brad’s dark eyes hold mine.
“Of course I love you.”
“Then why won’t you table this conversation until we can get a second opinion?”
“You told me once that when you get married, you want it to be a one and done. If I don’t take action or if you somehow wear me down and I have a baby, there is a very high chance you will be a widow before we even celebrate our tenth anniversary.” Brad deflates and I watch as my words slowly sink in. “Brad, you are right about one thing. I’ve had years to process this. If you need time, if having a biological child with your spouse is something you’re not willing to budge on, then we need to call off the wedding.”
“No.” Brad eats up the distance between us and grips my shoulders. “I love you, Rory.”
“But if having me and only me isn’t enough—”
“You are enough, baby.” Brad’s hands cup my face and he lowers his forehead to mine. “That’s not what I’m saying.”
He wraps his arms tightly around me as he pulls me close. The stress of the week is once again weighing heavy on my heart. When Brad doesn’t release me, I finally give in and wrap my arms around his waist.
“I will never have children, and you’ll never be able to change my mind on the matter. So, you need to be sure that this is something you’re ok with. That years down the road you will not regret the decisions made tonight.”
“I’ll never regret choosing you. If it only ends up being the two of us, so be it.” Brad pulls back and looks me square in the eyes. “That will be enough for me.” Brad presses his lips gently to mine, but the kiss only lasts seconds before he pulls me back into his arms. “I love you, Rory.”
I close my eyes and bury my face in Brad’s chest. “I love you, too.”
“Two more weeks, baby.”
Brad’s words cause my heart to do a somersault in my chest. Only it’s more like dread I’m feeling than excitement. My head keeps telling me I’m doing the right thing. But it’s my damn heart that won’t fall into line.
