Not that simple

Lisette is looking at the test in her hands — the proof that Eleonor is pregnant. It's been a few long seconds since Eleonor told that her discomfort was really due to an unexpected pregnancy. But the shock was such that Lisette was unable to say a single word.

Eleonor is sitting on the balcony, and although her gaze is on the horizon, she isn't looking at any specific point. After she saw the test result, her mind had been empty and floating. Fortunately, Giovanni left early in the morning and still hasn't returned, which gives Eleonor time to reorganize her thoughts. Or at least try.

“How long has it been?” Lisette finally asks, looking up from the test and landing on Eleonor's slight figure.

“I'm not sure. At least six weeks, since I haven't had my period in that time…” Eleonor sighs, slumping her shoulders.

“That's…” Lisette is hesitating. “Have you told Giovanni yet?”

Eleonor looks at her friend, and her expression says enough. Of course she didn't. How could she? Eleonor is so s