Chapter 13
My stomach is full and I rub it. On Monday, I went to the doctor, and they confirmed I am pregnant.
A mother. I’m going to be a mother and that freaks me out more than the fact that I received more pictures of me in random states of dress. Someone followed me back home. I worry I’ve put Kaylee in danger, but I can’t leave. She’s my only lifeline right now.
“Are we watching the game?” I ask as softly as I can. My nerves are shot, and frankly, it’s hard to hide how I still feel about Aaron. Even as James’s baby sits inside of me, growing.
“Duh.” Kaylee rolls her eyes at me as she brings me a ginger ale and a plate of cookies.
“You know…” I take a bite of her snickerdoodles and I moan. “Nevermind. Cookies first.”
She doubles over in laughter before she sits down on the couch and turns to NBC.
“The 49ers have seen better days,” the announcer says, and I gasp. If Aaron heard him smack-talking his favorite team, the TV might not be working. He’s very passionate about his team.
Thinking of Aaron makes me wonder if he would be upset knowing I was pregnant. The thought makes me sick and I tell Kaylee I’m going to bed.
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