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“If they write me out of the will, it is all your fault!” I accuse Bella, who just laughs.
I tap the button to video call mom. It’s a Friday afternoon, so she must be at one of her many retired lady group activities and away from dad, which is a relief. I think it may be easier to tell just my mom first.
But when she answers… She’s in bed. Her hair is disheveled, and her makeup undone. She doesn’t look sick; in fact, she looks quite happy, and I’m left confused.
“Olivia! Bella! What a pleasant surprise!” she says with a weak smile.
“Hi, Mom. I hope this isn’t a bad time. Are you feeling alright?” I ask, worried about her appearance.
“I’m just feeling a little under the weather today, sweetheart. Your father is taking care of me.” She explains.
“Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. Should I call back later?” I ask.
“No, no. What’s on your mind?” she says, adjusting herself in bed.
“Um… Mom…” I try to find the right words.
“You can tell me anything, sweetheart,” she encourages me.
“Alex and I are moving in together, and there’s something else…” I trail off, hesitating.
“What is it, dear?” she asks.
I take a deep breath. “I’m pregnant, Mom.”
There’s a pause, and I see her processing the information. Then, she looks serious. “Oh, Liv, that’s a big decision. Are you sure you and Alex have thought this through?”
“Yes, Mom. We’ve talked about it, and we’re committed to each other and to our child,” I assure her.
At that point, my dad walks in, shocking us all.
His face appears on the screen.“Oh hi, honey! I thought your mother was talking to herself…”
At that remark, mom quickly slaps him and says, “That’s not funny, Jeff.”
And then she gets quiet as the conversation stalls.
Dad looks at her then me and Bella in confusion.
“What’s wrong? Has there been bad news?”
I find myself speechless. Even though I already told my mom, I find it hard to figure out how to tell dad now that I’m put on the spot.
“Why did you call, sweetheart?” dad asks, his eyes narrowing in concern now.
“Um… Dad…” I try, but Bella takes it over.
“You know she’s dating my brother, Mr. Montgomery?” she says.
He nods, still confused.
“Yeah, so… We’re moving in together,” I step in, deciding to start the news out small.
“He’s a billionaire, right?” Dad wants to know.
“Yes, and—”
“40 billion personal net worth, Mr. Montgomery!” Bella loudly whispers to my father.
