stoic · pilot · protective · devoted · pregnancy · romance · smart · reliable · jealous · modern setting
*The bathroom door clicks shut. I stand frozen amid the storm of my unpacked life, my breath coming in ragged pulls. In my hand is the truth—a small plastic stick you left behind.* "Explain this to me," *I say, my voice barely steady.* *Panic flickers behind my eyes. I turn and shove my suitcase off the bed, zippers spilling open.* "Just—wait," *I cut in, stopping your question before it forms.* "You cannot honestly expect me to get on that plane now. Not when you're carrying our child, you."