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“It’s a date. Don’t do too much. If you get tired, come home. Remember what the doctor said. Lots of rest.”
“I will.” With my keys and bag, I leave.
I can’t believe it has been five months since I left Viktor. I miss him so much it hurts. There are moments I want to call him and hear his voice, but I know it won’t do any good. He needs to focus on Fiona and their baby. Reaching out to him would only torture me. My son and I are doing well. My son is my life, my reason for living. What I am feeling is a want, and I shouldn't want him. Outside I spot Marco across the street. He crosses once he spots me.
“Where to Ms. O’Brien?”
“I’m running some errands today.”
“I can drive you. Where is the first stop?” I give him a look but he gives me a look back.
“Fine.” I say already crossing the street.
Our first stop is the post office to mail dad’s rent. I haven’t seen him since I left. He believes I live in another state, working and going to school. He says he is better, and hasn't been gambling. Whether it is true or not, he isn’t my problem anymore. But it doesn’t mean I’m not going to help.
My second stop is a baby boutique. Viktor jumps into my mind against my will again as I enter. I can't stop myself from wishing he was here, holding my hand.
“Welcome. Please let us know if you need anything.” A woman greets me as I walk in. I asked Marco to stay outside. He was fine with it since there are not a lot of people.
“I will.” I walk around the store. There are so many beautiful things. It’s overwhelming. I’ve never felt more alone.
“Ava?” I look up.
“Tina,” I say, shocked to see her here. Did she find me too?
“You are pregnant.” She looks at my belly. I touch it instinctively. I look to see if someone is with her.“I’m alone.” She says, reading my mind.
“Can we talk somewhere?” I desperately ask.
“We are definitely going to talk. You have a lot of explaining to do.” She leads us outside.
“Ms. O’Brien, Ms. Manarch.” Marco says confused. Tina wraps her arms around mine.
“Hi Marco, it has been so long since we last saw each other.” He looks at her.
“It’s ok Marco. We are going to go down the street to a café.”
“I can drive you both.”
“I rather walk if you don’t mind.”
“Ok.”
“Lead the way.” Marco says.
“Since when has Marco been with you?” Tina whispers.
“Long story.”
“You are not getting off that easy.”
“I know. I’ll tell you when we get to the café”
We walk in silence. I have no idea what I’m going to say to her. Normally none of the Manarchs are on this side of town, yet they seem to be coming here. What the hell is going on? We finally walked into the café and are seated. Again I got Marco to agree to stay outside to give Tina and me some privacy.
“Talk.” She almost shouts.
“Please don’t be angry at me.”
