Habitual instinct kicks in and I hold back a yelp of worry. Debbie catches my reaction and giggles as she jumps off the tire and lands on all fours. “Tada!” She sings. I clutch my cheer. “Be careful,” I tell her anyway. Debbie runs over to me and wraps me in a tight hug. “Remember Jasper said that
Mia’s POV They think I’m stupid. They think that just because they cover their faces behind tall menus that I don’t know they’re talking about me. I sit up taller in small rustic chair and tap my teaspoon against the fine china and watch the droplets of earl gray tea splash back into the cup.
“That’s it?” I say and eye it like its suddenly lost all appeal to me. “So, you’ll take it?” The woman asks cross her arms and her lips curl into a sneer. I fume. How dare this Brit think she can talk to me this way? Her hair is clearly dyed from a box, she needs Botox-badly, and she could lose th
Annie’s POV“You’re pregnant,” the doctor says.“I’m pregnant,” I whisper in awe more so to myself than the doctor. I instinctively bring my hand to my belly."Yes, you are. Congratulations." He hands me the B-Ultrasound picture. I study the small black blob on the granny photo and I can’t help but
Annie’s POVEvery muscle in Eric’s back tenses up. I brace myself for his reaction, whether that might be apathy, amusement, or anger. Unfortunately, I don’t expect him to be apologetic.Eric has never apologized to me once in his life. Instead, he either buys me something expensive or turns the sit
5 Years LaterRenee’s POVI stand before the mirror and put on the finishing touches of my makeup. I click on the cap of the lipstick and take a step back. My reflection catches me by surprise. I stare at the woman in the mirror and like what I see.No longer is there a timid and submissive wife. Th
Third Person POVEric and Andrew stand gobsmacked for a moment. Did she just ask what I think she asked? Eric wonders to himself, while Andrew just starts cackling.Just then the old woman reaches them and Eric’s gaze hardens. "You should really keep track of your young," Eric reprimands Margaux. He
Renee’s POV"Seriously," I laugh out loud. The old me would have slinked off, tried not to make a scene. But not the new me. The new me isn't going to let Mia get away with this.People begin to crowd to see what’s going on. The pressure comes to a boiling point. Luckily, Eric hasn't noticed me caus
“That’s it?” I say and eye it like its suddenly lost all appeal to me. “So, you’ll take it?” The woman asks cross her arms and her lips curl into a sneer. I fume. How dare this Brit think she can talk to me this way? Her hair is clearly dyed from a box, she needs Botox-badly, and she could lose th
Mia’s POV They think I’m stupid. They think that just because they cover their faces behind tall menus that I don’t know they’re talking about me. I sit up taller in small rustic chair and tap my teaspoon against the fine china and watch the droplets of earl gray tea splash back into the cup.
Habitual instinct kicks in and I hold back a yelp of worry. Debbie catches my reaction and giggles as she jumps off the tire and lands on all fours. “Tada!” She sings. I clutch my cheer. “Be careful,” I tell her anyway. Debbie runs over to me and wraps me in a tight hug. “Remember Jasper said that
Renee’s POV Every time I pass by a mirror I stop and inspect myself. Unapologetically letting my eyes roam over my body even if I’m in public. Pregnant. I imagine my belly growing and getting bigger. I definitely have that glow as people say. My skin is supple, my hair is shiner. Not like when I
Through the hospital doors, Linda greets me from the front desk. “Good morning Renee! I didn’t know you’d be in today,” she says and checks her notebook. “I heard Debbie got some great news,” she says and I manage a smile, but don’t stop walking for the chitchat. I come up to Eric’s office and see
Renee’s POV I poke my head through the bedroom door that was left slightly ajar before fully entering it. Seeing that it appears empty, I step inside and close the door behind me and twist the lock. I flop down on the bed with a sigh and let the plush comforter envelope around me. Unfortunately
Jasper waits for the wooden door to clock shut before he speaks. I notice the swell of his muscles as his shirt sleeved scrubs hugs his bicep. He’s been working out. “I just want to apologize,” Jasper starts and I force my eyes off of his arms. “About what?” I ask confused as to how this convers
Renee’s POV “Well, I’d say she’s nearly perfect,” Jasper exclaims removing his stethoscope from his hears. I pull away my fingers away from my mouth. “Really?” I ask, almost in disbelief. I thought I’d never hear those words. “Really,” Jasper says with a genuine smile. I let out a cry of joy.
Out on the open road. Without being tailed by the media Eric drives at a much calmer pace. The sky is a Heather gray and the roads are slick. I pause for a moment before opening Emily’s text, enjoying the fullness of the atmosphere, wanting to soak in this rare moment of mundane. Then my anxiety g