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A BAD JOKE

Author: JOSSY
last update Last Updated: 2024-08-12 18:58:58

“Pregnant?” I snap, secretly feeling my belly with one hand. But my tummy is as flat as always. And even if that one-time mistake bore fruit, it could not have grown that big to be seen, much less to be noticed by some man who has zero knowledge about signs of early pregnancy. I doubt even the machines would capture it. Damn! I hope that does not happen, though.

He urges me to smile after noticing my squeamishness. “Yes. With words. You have been staring for minutes.” He explains.

Ooh. He should have just asked if I had something to say. That was such a long way. And wait, I was the only one staring? He wasn’t?

“You were staring too. I think you are the one who looks like you want to say something. So, what’s up?” I ask, resting my back on the kitchen counter.

I cannot believe I am doing this. I don’t even know if I am doing the right thing. I am taking a huge risk.

He looks down for a minute, then drags his eyes back at me. “You really want to listen to me? Are you finally accepting
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