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“I know. I saw him.” I sniffled and went back to the bathroom and grabbed the box of tissue. “And I told him to leave.”
“Are you okay?”
My mind was all over the place, and I didn’t know where to begin. “No. I’m not okay, Lizzie.” I blew my nose.
“Oh, I’m sorry, babe. Did he say something to upset you?”
“He said he was sorry and that he missed me.”
“Huh, I’m surprised he left that easily. He practically barreled into our room this morning, looking for you. And he wouldn’t leave until I told him where you were.”
“Well, he tried, but I caught him by surprise and slammed the door in his face.” I peeked out my blinds, worried he might be standing out front, still waiting. However, I didn’t see him.
I kept thinking about my missed period, and how lately I’d been dealing with nausea. I thought it was because I was still upset over Axel and this engagement. Goosebumps settled over my skin. What if I was pregnant? I’d have to tell him. I’d have to tell Kiran. Rubbing my forehead, I said, “I may have a bigger problem.” I paused, clenching my cell tighter. “I haven’t had my period this month.”
“Oh. Well, maybe you’re just late. You started birth control recently, so it could’ve messed up your cycle.”
“It’s been six weeks,” I said quietly, glancing up at the ceiling. “And I’ve been experiencing nausea for the past few days, but I thought it was just nerves… and a broken heart.”
“Ohhh.”
“What do I do?” I whined.
“Listen to me, Nat. You have to go get a pregnancy test. It could be a false alarm. You’ve been dealing with a lot lately. So just take a deep breath before you panic, okay?”
I swiped my nose with the tissue and inhaled slowly. “Okay.” I could do this. “I’ll go now, and I’ll call you when I get back.”
“You better. And whatever happens, I’m always here for you.”
“I know, bestie.”
I hung up and picked up my purse, stuffing my cell inside. I splashed water on my face and took several deep, calming breaths before I left my room. Walking into the kitchen, I listened as my mother was on the phone. “Oh, thank you for letting me know. I’ll be there in fifteen minutes to pick it up.” She nodded. “Okay. Thank you. Bye.”
She clicked off the phone and eyed my purse. “Where are you going?”
“I need to grab some things from the grocery store.” I hoped she didn’t detect the anxiety in my voice.
“Oh, perfect. Could you pick up Rajina’s cake while you’re there? The bakery called to say it was ready. I’ve already paid for it.”
“Sure.” At least I had a legit reason to go to the store.
Walking out to my car, I glanced around, still expecting to see a black BMW parked on the street, but I didn’t. I only saw an older couple walking their dog down the sidewalk and some kids riding their bikes.
When I returned from the store, I passed the cake off to my sister-in-law, who fawned over it, and then I fled to my room. Closing my door and locking it, I sat down on my bed and pulled out one of the boxes of pregnancy tests I bought.
I called Lizzie who answered on the first ring. “Did you get it?”
“Yes.” I put her on speaker and ripped into the box. “I’m opening it right now.” My hands shook. “I don’t know what to do.”
“I’m fairly certain you just pee on a stick and wait a few minutes to see the results. I don’t think it’s rocket science.”
“I’m already stressed enough as it is, Lizzie.” I frowned and pulled out a stick and the instructions.
“I know. I’m sorry. I wish I could be there for you.”
“Do not apologize. You can’t miss your final stage performance this afternoon.” Lizzie was performing in the final show ofHamletand had received rave reviews.
I scanned over the instructions. “Okay. I think I can do this.”
