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by NoiryNoisy001

by NoiryNoisy001

January 2020

[Zara]

"I'm glad you've decided to stay with us instead of Faid," Esma said with a smile and rubbed my arm.

"Thanks, Es." My eyes radiated gratitude. "This means a lot to me."

"I'm glad you're feeling a little better." Her golden eyes moved to my stomach and I felt a lump form in my throat.

My fingers crawled over my stomach. A feeling of emptiness settled in my chest.

The baby reminded me of Imran.

Imran?

That was the first thing that came to mind when I heard the bell.

I ran down the stairs trying to wipe the running tears and slammed the door open. A frown formed between my eyebrows at the sight of long basket on the doormat.

I squatted carefully in front of the basket and took off the lid. "Oh my god," I muttered at the sight of the contents in the basket.

With trembling fingers, I took it out of the basket and held it as tightly as I could.

Seeing a small card pinned to the side of the basket, I pulled it off and read the message.

I hope you have not forgotten our contract.

Camilla.

This had to be hers.

"Zara, who's at the door?" I heard Esma calling from the living room.

I felt Noor standing behind me. She glanced at my arms and looked at me in surprise. "Is that a baby?"

[Imran]

I was brushing my teeth when a blue-colored object suddenly caught my attention. I spit the toothpaste into the sink first before squatting down and picking up the item from under the cupboard.

With a confused look, I stared at the object. "No," I muttered under my breath in disbelief, realizing what it could be possible.

I took my phone out of my pocket and searched the internet for pictures of pregnancy tests.

When I saw the pictures, I could conclude that this was indeed a pregnancy test.

This should have been from Zara.

My eyes widened. When had Zara passed and performed this test? And why didn't I know about this?

A sigh left my mouth as I leaned against the wall with my back. Zara and... pregnant?

The possibility that Zara is pregnant with me made me very happy.

I smiled broadly.

Everything would be fine again. Zara, would forgive me and we could continue our marriage again. Raising the baby together and taking care of our children.

We were able to build a family of our own.

I held the test near the lamp to better read the words. My breath caught in my throat when I saw the screen.

Not pregnant.

I felt my world collapse. All hope vanished in a flash.