135 = Gabriela

After staring at the result window of the pregnancy test for what seemed like forever, I made my way to Vlad’s office. I stop the door and take a deep breath with the pregnancy test in my hand I knock on the door. I wait for his rough,

“Come in.”

I open the door and enter. He looks up from some paperwork on his desk and his open laptop in front of him, and he smiles at me. I watch him move his seat back from his desk as I approach. I walk over and climb into his lap sideways, wrapping my arms around his neck as I bury my face. His arms automatically wrap around me and tighten holding me close, he seems to take a deep breath before whispering next to my ear.

“Darling. What is the matter, you’re trembling.”

I hadn’t realised that I was but now that he has I can feel that my whole body is slightly shaking. I open my mouth firmly in what I think I want to say but instead of coming out strong and confident, my voice is soft and hesitant.

“Please, don’t challenge my brother…”

He sighs, “You