restless_heart_syndrome_

Chapter 113

Mike: I hesitantly walked into Adie's room. She was awake lying on her bed, curled up like a sushi roll. How should I tell a grieving widow that she is pregnant from her dead husband? I tried to find the right words... "Hey, how are you? I'd like to talk to you... I think it's better if you get it from a good friend than from the doctors. It's something beautiful, my dear..." I waited a few seconds, but she didn't say anything. I carefully sat down next to her on the bed and took her hand... "Adie, you are pregnant in the 3rd month... from Charlie." Adie twitched twice. Once at the word pregnant, and when I mentioned his name. She still didn't say something, but her body spoke loudly. Her pulse increased and she began to sweat, I noticed how she twitched and how tears ran down her sweet rose cheeks. "Are you okay, Adie? Should I call the doctor?" Just as I was about to get up, Adie held me back. She looked at me with tearful eyes, and I took her softly in my arms. "I'm so sorry, girl. I know that it must be very painful right now... But I think this news is something beautiful. Before Charlie left, he gave you the most beautiful present in the world. The little baby is a miracle. You will now have a part of him with you forever... I want you to know that you are not alone. I am there for you, and Billie, Tre, Kevin, Britt, Jason, Janna, we will all take care of you two. You don't have to be afraid!! He or she will have lots of funny uncles and aunts who will love him or her unconditionally..." My words seemed to calm her down a bit down... A few minutes passed while I was talking, and she was silent until suddenly she said something... "Where's Billie?" She asked haltingly. Her voice was very low, she was still very tired. I didn't know what to say. I didn't mean to hurt her. So I couldn't tell her that he collapsed... "He, he's in the hotel... just some tour stuff he has to clear up with Bill. He asked me to look after you. Don't worry, he's fine!!" "Does he know it...?" she muttered worried. "Yes..." I answered hesitantly. Adie winced because at that moment she knew that I had lied to her. She knew him too well and therefore knew it did broke Billie's heart...