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Suddenly, my heart stops, and the pain inside my chest refuses to dissipate. A month or so ago, I remembered seeing the pregnancy test inside Alexa’s room. I remember it so vividly because we fought, and I was livid. Thank God, it was negative.
Or so she thought…
This cannot behisbaby.
My eyes move slowly to focus on Alexa properly. Nothing about her looked different, aside from her face looking slightly thinner. She never complained about feeling sick or nauseous, which is what I thought you’re supposed to feel if you’re pregnant.
I pinch the bridge of my nose to alleviate the pain inside my temple.
“I… I don’t understand,” Alexa stumbles with a pale face. “We used protection.”
The doctor glances at his chart and then lifts his head to meet her distraught gaze.
“Miss Edwards, from the bloodwork I have here, it would appear you are close to three months. However, it’s best to do a scan and measure the baby to get an accurate count. It’s important for you and the baby to get the best care.” He scribbles something on his chart, then continues, “As for treating the kidney stones, we can administer something safe to help you pass the stones. Now, I’ll check on you shortly, so try to get some rest.”
He walks away and closes the curtain behind him, leaving us alone.
I desperately want to leave and escape this nightmare I’ve found myself trapped in. My rage is barely contained, ready to destroy everything it can in sight. As my hands clench into fists, my eyes widen and fixate on the stark white wall.
Alexa reaches out and grabs my arm, her grip tight.
“Don’t leave me alone, please,” she begs.
My eyes shut to hear the pounding inside my ears. With an elevated pulse, the adrenaline rushes through my body, leaving me struggling for air. I force my eyes open, but I can’t look at her.
“I won’t leave you.”
“Look at me, Beau, please,” she cries.
I swallow with a dry throat, turning to look at her at an agonizing pace.
“What is it you want from me, Alexa?” I question, unable to change the cold tone expelling from my mouth. “You’ve got what you wanted… him.”
Alexa shakes her head with tears running down her cheeks. “I didn’t want this. How can you say that? I can’t … I can’t do this again.”
“Again?” I raise my voice. “How can you be so stupid?”
She turns away, breaking my unrelenting stare. “You know what, just go. It’s all about ego with you. I’m pregnant with another man’s baby, and that’s all you can fixate on. Never mind how I actually feel. The one who has to have this baby alone and raise them for the rest of my life.”
“Alex—”
“Just go away!”
The sound of her demand echoes around us. I bow my head, knowing I’m no good to her. I’m fucking raging, unable to control the side of me which refuses to accept all of this.
But as I shift my gaze onto her one more time, I see a terrified woman questioning her entire being.
Don’t leave her.
Don’t bethatguy.
My lips pull back, baring my teeth, then I do everything in my power to control my internal thoughts.
Reaching out, I grab her hand, noticing just how cold she is. Her lips begin to chatter, so I grab the blanket and pull it to her chin.
“I’m not going anywhere,” I reassure her.
Alexa softly cries into the pillow as I rub her hand, trying to soothe her. The doctor returns with something for Alexa to take. She sits up as best as she can, swallowing the tablet before drinking water from the glass sitting on the table beside her.
