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There’s no way that this is happening.
As I stared at the test, I still couldn’t believe what it said. I couldn’t be having a baby right now. It wasn’t the right time. I didn’t have my career built yet. I was dating my best friend’s father.
I have my boss’ baby.
With a groan, I leaned forward on the counter and buried my face in my hands. I’ve always wanted children, but this wasn’t how I wanted it to happen. Before considering having children, I thought I would be fully settled in my career.
Instead, I was an intern and didn’t have a relationship I could tell my best friend about.
After a few more minutes of staring at the test, I threw it in the garbage. There wasn’t enough time in the day to think about this. I had to meet Mia at her house in less than an hour for a movie night.
Mia was lounging on the couch and dumping little chocolates into the popcorn while the characters on screen fell in love. I watched her for a moment, guilt still curling through me.
I wanted to tell her about the baby and the relationship but knew I couldn’t. She would be upset enough when she found out about the relationship. The baby would only make things worse.
And then there was Brett.
I didn’t know what he would think when I told him about the baby. He already has an adult daughter.
Is he even going to want another child?
“Are you okay?” Mia asked as she glanced at me. “You look like you’re going to be sick.”
“I’m fine.” I curled tighter into the corner of the couch and clutched the blanket in my lap. “I’m just still getting over that stomach flu.”
“Well, if you feel like crap and don’t want to drive home later, you know you’re more than welcome to stay here for the night. Dad won’t mind.”
I know your dad won’t mind.
I bit my tongue and nodded. “Thanks. I’m going to crash here. It’s been a long few weeks. We could use some more time together.”
Mia grinned and leaned over, resting her head on my shoulder and rearranging her popcorn bowl. “It has been a long time. I thought we would spend much more time together once you moved here.”
“Crazy what happens when we’re both busy with careers.” I nudged her head gently with my shoulder, my tone teasing. “New York Fashion Week is amazing. I can’t believe that you’re going.”
“I wanted to tell you in person, but I’ve been running around like crazy.”
“A text was fine.” I grin and lean my head on top of hers. “You’re going to kill it. You have to tell me when it is so I can go.”
Mia laughed. “You have to have an invitation to go, but I was thinking of bringing you.”
“Even though I know nothing about the fashion world?”
“Absolutely. I couldn’t think of anyone else I would rather be there with.”
I felt even worse for keeping secrets from her. Guilt tore away at me as we focused on the movie.
How the hell am I going to make it through the night without spilling my guts to her?
About an hour after Mia fell asleep, I snuck out of the spare bedroom and headed down the hall to Brett’s room.
I opened the door and stepped inside. He looked up from his books as I softly shut the door behind me. A slow smile spread across his face. He set the reader to the side before leaning further into the pillows.
“I didn’t think I was going to see you in here tonight,” he said, lifting the covers on the other side of the bed; I did think about sneaking into the guest room with you.”
For a moment, I considered telling him about the baby then and there. But, it was as good a time as any.
At least, I thought it was until I remembered that Mia was just down the hall.
