Trouble

Lily

I walked into the cafe, spotting Malina immediately. She waved excitedly my way, ushering.e to her table.

The moment I came close enough, she pulled me into a tight embrace.

“It's been ages since I last saw you!” she groaned into my neck.

“I know, I know.” I muttered in turn.

It had indeed been a long time. The little time left in the week didn't help. Finally on this Saturday afternoon could I actually talk to her. There were plenty of things we had to catch up on.

After we settled in we started our conversation with my pregnancy.

“You don't even look different.." She marvelled, eyeing my body.

“It's still too early to show." I said, nudging her slightly before looking down.

“Once I start showing, I don't know what I'll do.”

“Hey, don't get yourself down.” her voice cut off my pessimistic thoughts.

“Besides, there's always a way with clothes."

I smiled at her assurance. "Thanks, Malina."

Our conversation shifted as she asked about how I was daring with the pregnancy.

In turn