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“Baby, for better or worse. I’m not grossed out. I just want to comfort you.”
I vomited until there was nothing in my stomach. I wiped my mouth with toilet paper and brushed my teeth.
“Let’s get you into bed, baby. You’re obviously sick.”
On my way out of the bathroom, I looked at the tampons on the bathroom counter. I’m late. I can’t possibly be pregnant. I’m on birth control.
“Bed baby.”
“I feel fine Jamie.”
“Then why are you throwing up? Maybe you need to see a doctor to rule out something serious.”
“I’m fine.”
“The look on your face says otherwise. Baby, talk to me. What’s going on?”
“It’s nothing, Jamie.”
“Stella, stop hiding from me. I’m worried about you.”
I’m late and vomiting. I know nothing else that makes you sick like this. I feel fine other than not being able to keep anything down. Could it be? Well, this ought to make him change his mind. I put my hands in his hair as I gaze into his eyes. “I’m sure it’s fine. Probably just a bug.”
“There’s something you aren’t telling me.”
“Jamie, I can’t.”
“Stella, you can tell me anything. Anything!”
I exhale an enormous sigh, “I’m late.” My eyes widened as I looked at him.
“For what? Oh, late, late?”
“I need a test so I know for sure.”
“I’ll be back. I’m going to get you a test.”
“Jamie?”
He’s at the door and turns to face me.
“Please, actually come back.”
“I’ll be quick.”
I have the most terrifying feeling that he’s not ever coming back. It’s too soon for this. I’ve never had a pregnancy scare before. I’ve always been so careful. I’ve also always demanded the use of condoms. We haven’t used condoms for a while. I go to check my birth control pills. Did I miss any? I opened the package. I have not missed a single dosage. How? Relax Stella. Maybe it’s just a bug. I bet the test is negative.
A knock at the door. Please let it be Jamie. Please. It is, and I’m so happy to see him. I threw my arms around him before he even got inside.
He hands me the test as I release him from my hold. He’s so quiet. I’m terrified.
“Go take the test, Stella.”
No calling me baby. He’s pissed.
I headed into the bathroom to find out my fate. I’m either not pregnant or I’m going to raise a baby alone, I’m sure of it. As I wait for the five minutes, I look down at my ring and sob. I’m losing him.
“Stella? Are you okay?”
