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We stayed until Mrs. Sanchester woke up. We spoke to her for an hour before a nurse came and informed us to leave, so she could rest.
“You guys head home. I will drop Mom off tomorrow before I leave for work,” Tristan said to Nana and Nora after we stepped out of the room.
“Good night, Chloe,” Nora said.
“Take good care of yourself and the baby.” Nana hugged me and gave me a kiss. She did the same to Tristan before leaving.
I sat down on the nearest seat and ran my palms down my thighs to my knees. My limbs felt numb, and my back ached from today’s events. I leaned back on the seat and allowed my shoulders to relax.
Tristan took the seat next to me. I felt his eyes on me. I turned my face away and stared down the large hallway where a nurse play with a small boy who looked like he was three.What a cute sight.My stomach growled, reminding me I hadn’t eaten the whole day. I hugged it with one arm, hoping it would block the unpleasant sound.
Tristan stood up and came to stand in front of me. I looked anywhere else but at him.
“There’s a restaurant close by. Let’s go and get something to eat.” His voice was calm.
“I’m fine,” I muttered, not looking at him.
“Please,” he asked and tried to touch me.
I snapped, “If you touch me, I’m going to scream.”
He dropped his hand. He looked around before resting his eyes on me. I eyed him warily and clenched my fists. My stubborn stomach growled again.
“Excuse me.” I heard him say to a young nurse that was passing by.
“Yes?” She smiled sweetly at him.
“My girlfriend here has not eaten anything the whole day, and she’s being stubborn. I’m worried about her health and that of the baby.”
Her eyes first moved to my stomach and then my face. I rolled my eyes and stared at the busy hallway.
“It’s very wrong to starve yourself while you’re pregnant. I suggest you go with your boyfriend and get something to eat. We have a place where you can get food here. I could take you there.”
They both waited for me to say something.
“She is very stubborn. Maybe you should get a doctor to convince her.”
“Or maybe you could get a doctor to check if there is really a baby in here,” I said daringly and pointed at my stomach.
He asked the nurse to leave and sat back on his seat. We sat in silence for a while, neither of us saying anything.
“I’m sorry,” he said, facing me.
I didn’t say anything but instead stared at the white wall in front of me. Apologies wouldn’t heal the pain and anger inside of me. He had gone too far last night, and I wasn’t sure if I could forgive him.
“I’m sorry for everything I said last night. I didn’t like you going behind my back. I wish you’d be more patient with me, Chloe,” he said in a quiet tone that carried regret. “I understand if you’re finding it hard to forgive me, but don’t starve yourself,” he added and waited for me to say something, but I remained mute.
“You can go home. I will stay,” he said after a few seconds.
“Your car keys?” I asked, extending my hand.
He gave them to me without any question.
I stood up and left, not saying a word. I drove to Belvina’s place and parked on the street a few feet from her house. I picked up my phone and called her. She answered the call on the second ring.
“I’m outside your house. The white car on the street,” I said, leaning back on the seat.
“What? Is everything okay?”
