Valerie My phone hadn't rung for the past three hours and it almost felt like it was a dream. Because the whole scenario felt really unrealistic. Suddenly, my boss gave me an off, which was really good news I guess. However, her conveying me that through a text message was almost like what the hell? I was a great employee and my boss and I had daily talks. I was almost stunned for a moment before my anxiousness started to grow to unreachable limits. I mean why the hell and the trending article registered in my mind? Maybe it was because of that and then the thought of me being laid off set fear inside of me. I immediately called my boss's pa only to have me assured that it wasn't something like that. However, from her words, it was sure that it was all because of the mess that the article had made but it was mainly because of Laura and Drew. I had no idea if had anyone connected the dots in the office or not besides Melanie. I mean I had just got out of the house to get to th
Valerie "It's time for celebration!!" Shay yelled before getting a knife from the kitchen and popping the bottle open. She didn't bother for glasses and took a swig directly from the bottle before giving it to me. I looked at the bottle and then at Shay. We were the same. I didn't mind taking swigs directly. It was fun. It felt like old Shay and Val was back, drinking directly from the bottles without bothering about the world."This is such a good day, Val." Shay sang before falling on the couch."I can't believe that so much has happened in my life Shay," Sitting beside her I gulped down the champagne directly from the bottle. Glasses were really a nuisance. She nodded at it before grabbing the bottle from me."Everything has changed in your life, Val," she chuckled as she said. "You got your dad back and you’re happy. You got answers to all your questions after so many years. Best of all, you got your revenge girl!!" She yelled the last part smiling as I smiled along with her. I j
ValerieNo fuckig way. I snapped out of my sad self almost instantly pushing Shay away from me. I pushed her a little bit hard because she fell straight on the floor on her butt. I rushed from one room to another searching for my phone. "What the hell!" I heard Shay scream as she fell with a thud. When I gave her no reply she followed me to my room where I found my phone. "What the fuck was that," she almost yelled at me as I stared at my phone blankly not knowing what to even look for. God, I didn't need the phone I needed the calendar. Grabbing the calendar from my bedside table I looked at it and counted days. I almost face palmed myself knowing that I could have fucking found it on my phone too. However as I looked at the date with great worry into me, I knew that my thoughts were in the right place. No, that can't happen."I'm going to fucking kill you, Val," She yelled at me but it didn't concern me anymore than the fucking date did. I looked at her with widened eyes and tear
ValerieShay looked at me holding out the three packets. We both stared at each other for more than minut wondering what to dod next. "They are the best and the most advanced one. The pharmacist told me they are ninety-nine percent accurate. Let's hope the one percent doesn't betray us." She told me handling the test. Taking one last gulp of water I went inside."You are setting the timer, Shay," I yelled from the bathroom. Taking all the three of them out I stared at them. I peed on the first one, then the second and then on the last one and put them on the edge of the sink. I prayed that the champagne didn't affect the test."Start the timer!" I yelled for Shay. I washed my hands and sat on the edge of the bathtub, biting the tips of my nails. Wait three minutes the pack said. The led screen on the stick will display Pregnant or Not pregnant. I couldn't handle the pressure. I couldn't handle the wait. I was fucking losing it."What's happening Val?" Shay asked from the other side.
Valerie"What the hell?" Shay yelled horrified seeing Aiden like that. Our eyes never left each other. Even Shay's words couldn't grab my attention. I didn't know what to say to him. His jaw was swollen, his upper lip split open and left eye was blackened. He was deformed. I wanted to demand from him who had done this to him but I couldn't. Seeing him brought me down from the high I was on from the happiness of having a baby. I was somewhere in between now. I knew he had heard. His eyes gave it away. The happiness that swirled in his eyes told me he knew. I hadn't even thought about if I wanted to tell him or not."Marry me?" he asked again but I stood where I was. I couldn't move. No, I just couldn't. There was so much between us. Laura was between us. I couldn't believe in his words. It was hard to. Was he asking this to me or was it Laura who was pretending to in his mind. Insecurity had seeped inside of me. Had Laura taken back Drew even after the truth was out. Had he come to me
Valerie Carmen's voice reached me through the haze of tiredness. "She just needs rest," she said.But Dad was worried. "I think we should still call the doctor, Carmen. I mean, anything could be wrong. She's pregnant. I just want her to be okay."Carmen reassured him. "Bryan, I've already talked to a friend of mine who's a gynaecologist. She says Val needs to rest for now and eat healthy. She's booked an appointment for Val tomorrow, but until then, she needs rest. Her fainting is due to stress, and there could be various reasons for a pregnant woman to faint, so don't worry about that. I'll take her myself and be there for her."Dad let out a frustrated sigh. "Okay. Did you tell her about Val consuming champagne?""I did. She said to make Val drink a lot of water so the alcohol leaves her body soon enough. For now, she needs rest. Don't worry, I have everything under control.""Why is Aiden still here, Carmen? Why did you stop me from throwing him outside the house? He doesn't deser
Valerie My eyes fluttered open, finally i was able to see. I had almost felt lost in my ownself. I satred at the ceiling without moving at all. it took more than a minute before all things came crashing down to my mind. I looked around and my father was the first person on whom my eyes fell upon. As I lay there, my father's worried expression softened, and a sense of relief washed over me. "You scared me, Val," he said, his concern evident in his voice. "Shay told us you are pregnant, and it scared me for you. I mean, you were drinking, Val. You shouldn't be so irresponsible about your health. You have a little one to care for, and I need my grandchild healthy and cute."His words pierced through me, a mix of admonishment and genuine care. But before I could respond, Carmen interjected, her tone tinged with amusement and exasperation. "God, she just found out about her pregnancy today, Bryan. Give her a rest," she scolded lightly, causing my dad to chuckle in response."You are going
Valerie I looked at my father and at Carmen. Deep thoughts drowned me. "Send him in," I breathed out, the weight of the impending conversation settling heavily on my shoulders."Are you sure, Val?" Dad's voice was laced with concern, and I nodded weakly in response. "Do you want me to stay?"I managed a smile, grateful for his concern but also wanting a moment of privacy with Aiden. "It's alright, dad. I can handle him," I assured him, squeezing his hand gently."Come on, Bryan. Let's get out of here. We need to cook something healthy to feed her and her baby," Carmen interjected, her voice filled with warmth and determination. I watched as she pulled my dad away, their easy banter bringing a small smile to my lips. There was definitely something going on between them, something beautiful and full of promise. And as they left the room, I felt a sense of peace wash over me, a momentary respite before the storm that was about to come.Closing my eyes, I leaned back against the headboa