Chapter 5: Your the Father!

Amy quickly went to the hospital, carrying fear and trepidation after the unexpected call from Quen. What he said on the phone wasn't clear, but Amy felt that there was something important she needed to know. As he walked down the hallway of the hospital, his heart beat faster.

Arriving at the place where he was called, he saw Quen standing outside a room, a serious expression on his face. Amy immediately approached the young man.

"Amy, thank you for coming so soon," Quen said with a look of worry on his face.

"What happened? Why did you call me?" Amy asked holding back the nervousness in her chest.

Quen answered with a deep breath before speaking. "We found something in your tests. As you can see from your last check up, there is a complication in your pregnancy that needs to be addressed."

Amy frowned. "What do you mean?"

Quen adjusted his glasses, apparently thinking of the right words. "In the test labs, it came out that you are pregnant, you need a rest," Amy was stunned, feeling that time suddenly slowed down.

Amy nodded, her face filled with worry. "I understand. But in this situation, it's better for the father to know. Especially since your pregnancy has complications," Quen told him.

Amy was silent, trying to make sense of things while bearing the weight of her situation. "Thank you, Quen. I will think about it."

While at the hospital, Zack sees Amy from afar. Quen was with it and the two seemed to be having a serious conversation. Zack stopped in his tracks, wondering what Amy was doing there and why her brother was with her.

When he saw the two enter the room and close the door, Zack thought. "Why are Amy and Quen together?" he asked himself. Something is bothering his mind. He knew something was different, but he couldn't tell what it was.

The next day, in their office, Amy is back at work, but it's obvious she's thinking about something. He was trying to organize his papers, but Quen's words kept touching him. Questions about the father of her child came back to her mind. Inevitably, he had to face the truth.

In the middle of what he was doing, Zack entered the office, his face serious. It looked directly at Amy, seemingly hesitant but full of intention.

"Amy, we need to talk," Zack said, his voice cold but full of emotion.

Amy stopped what she was doing and faced Zack. "Yes, sir?"

Zack approached, his eyes searching. "I saw you at the hospital yesterday. You were with Quen."

Amy froze where she was, thinking of what to say. He knew it wouldn't be long before Zack found out the truth, but how was he going to start?

"That was a personal matter," Amy replied, trying to keep her voice calm.

"Personally? Amy, if it's serious, I need to know. I'm worried about you," said Zack, and in the tone of his voice, you could feel the concern.

Amy didn't seem to know how to answer Zack. He wanted to tell the truth, but he was afraid of Zack's reaction. What if everything changes after Zack finds out that he is the father of the one he is carrying?

Before Amy could speak, Zack's phone suddenly rang. He stopped, peered at the screen and quickly answered the call. Vanessa called.

"Hey, babe," Zack replied, the tone of his voice instantly changed, from being serious and deep, to something more calm and relaxed. He shook a little to talk on the phone.

As Amy stood and watched Zack, the weight of her situation suddenly returned. He knows that revealing the truth is inevitable, but with every step towards it, something seems to stop him. But he can't hide anymore. Zack has to learn the truth about their son—and he has to prepare himself for the possible consequences of all this.

After her talk with Zack, Amy left the office.

His mood is restless, he tries to control his emotions. He knows it won't be long before the truth comes out, but the question is when will he tell it.

As he walked to the pantry, he could still hear Zack's voice, the words he had said earlier: "I'm worried about you." Amy felt each step getting heavier.

The last scene in the hospital with Quen was still in his mind.

"There is a complication in your pregnancy," Quen said repeatedly. He couldn't quite figure out how to handle it on his own. Especially now, Zack needs to know that he is the father of his child. But how can she tell this to a man in a complicated relationship with Vanessa?

Quen suddenly entered the pantry. When Amy saw him, the young man's face showed concern.

"Amy, are you okay?" Quen asked as he approached her.

Amy adjusted herself, trying to hide the weight she felt. "Yes, I'm fine," he replied quickly, but it was obvious in his voice that he was nervous.

"You don't look okay," Quen replied, seemingly unconvinced by Amy's answer. "I know it's hard, but you have to make a decision. You have to tell Zack the truth."

Amy was stunned, she knew Quen was right. He can no longer hide. The longer he hides the truth, the harder it will be in the end. But she's afraid of Zack's reaction—not just to his fatherhood, but to the possibility of him disappearing from the man's life forever.

"But how do I begin, Quen?" Amy asked, unable to hide the doubt in her voice. "What if he gets angry? Or he walks away from me?"

Quen took a deep breath before speaking. "Amy, it's better for him to find out now than for him to find out any other way. You can't hide it forever either."

Amy nodded, trying to understand what Quen was saying. He knew it was right, but the nervousness in his chest still didn't go away. Before he could answer, they heard footsteps approaching. The pantry door opened and Zack walked in, looking surprised to see the two of them.

"Quen, Amy, you're here," Zack said, trying to smile but there was a strange tension in his voice.

Quen stood up and looked at Amy, seemingly passing the decision to her. "I have to get back to work. Talk to you first," he said before leaving the room.

Amy and Zack were left staring at each other, seemingly speechless for the first few moments. Amy could feel the cold air between them, and she knew now was the right time to reveal everything.

"Amy, I've been wanting to ask you for a while. Is something going on that I don't know about?” Zack asked, his voice serious.

Amy took a deep breath, gathering all the courage she had. "Zack, I need to tell you something. I don't know how to start, but..." He stopped, feeling the weight of the words he wanted to say. "Zack, I'm pregnant and you're the father of the one I'm carrying."

Zack stared at Amy, seemingly unable to believe what he heard. A few moments passed before he spoke. "What do you mean?" he asked, surprise on his face.

"Promise, I don't intend to keep this from you for long," Amy stated, tears welling up in her eyes. "I just don't know how to tell you, especially since you're in a relationship with Vanessa."

Zack was silent, seeming to think about everything Amy said. Amy could feel the tension between them, and the nervousness in her chest seemed to explode. But he has to face it—it's the start of a bigger fight.

"I need some time to process this," Zack said, his voice cold but the weight of those words was obvious. He stood up and wordlessly left the room, leaving Amy tearful and alone.

While sitting in a corner, Amy felt the weight of her decision. He didn't know what the outcome of all this would be. But in spite of everything, he knew what he did was right to reveal the truth.