The Comeback Route -Book 1 Moss Bluff Series

Chapter 31

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Chapter 31

Aubrey

Getting out of bed this morning, I'm stiff and sore, but moving itself feels good. Maybe a walk in the woods with my two pals will help my sour mood. I was bruised and bumped hard, inside and out, because I was doing the right thing. I chose to stand up for Beckett's sister and niece, because it was right.

Now, I'm paying the price with bruised ribs and bumps on my head from a hard encounter with a big rock. Not my finest moment. But it was the right thing, and thinking back, I'd do it again. But I'd watch my footing better.

Shuffling into the bathroom, I take a hesitant look at myself in the mirror. Dark rings under my eyes, I look worn out and a bit sunken in. The residual effects of heavy drugs. There's what I can only describe as a cloud over me. Gently, touching around my eyes, over the now sewn up gash on my forehead, it's all cosmetic now, but inside is a different story. I feel empty.

Opening up the medicine cabinet, I reach for my toothbrush and freeze. Looking at the small, round, plastic container, laying in there on the shelf. Frowning, my mind begins to whirl. When did I take this last? Quickly, I open the lid and look at the untouched pills. It's missing the first week of pills.

Oh, oh.

Running back into the bedroom, I grab my phone and sink onto the edge of the bed as I scroll through my calendar. I keep everything in here. I'm anal about making sure I mark down my first day every month. I'm not an every month like clockwork kind of gal, like Brynn. That's why I take the pills. To stabilize my cycle. But.....

This is a moment. My hands shake as I look from the compact in one hand to my calendar in the other. Have I really forgotten about it all this time? I've been busy with work, distracted with Beckett being here consistently every night then moving in. It's been hectic.

Going back in my calendar, I find my last entry. October fifteenth. The fifteenth, quickly, I flip forward and find the thirty first. The fall festival, Halloween night. My first time with Beckett. It was a surprise for both of us to act upon those growing feelings between us.

It wasn't planned, much less expected to happen. And I haven't taken my pills in... how long? I wasn't worried about it. I wasn't having sex. Not since coming home. So missing a day here or there, it happened to me because I've never been good about taking medicine daily.

"Oh boy." I bit down on my lip, thinking about this.

That night, multiple times that night and I don't remember him wearing a condom once. After that night, yes. He was religious about it, but that unexpected night. No. Not once did either of us think about it. Could it have happened then? Could I have been pregnant the entire time and not realized it?

I just need to know. It's that simple. I can't wait to talk to Beckett. He left for work early this morning so they can get a move on with the Inn. He wants everything done for our wedding. But He didn't want to leave me alone, so he arranged company for me. In other words, I am getting a babysitter. At least it's with someone I like, and someone I know will understand my need for answers.

Quickening my pace, I drag on clothes and pull myself together to get my answers. Sitting around here all day is only going to keep me wondering. Dialing my doctor's office, I cross my fingers they have an opening.

"Good morning, this is Aubrey Taylor. Is there any way you have an opening with Doctor Mills today?" Breathing a sigh of relief, I schedule my appointment. I'm going to get my answers.

"Good morning, sunshine! I am here to.... What are you doing?" Brynn stands in the doorway of my bedroom, looking at me like I'm trespassing on sacred ground.