Him (A mafia story)

Chapter 27

On the day of the appointment, Charity and I walked in to the clinic and she sat in the waiting room while I filled out some paperwork for the front desk. I frowned when I got to the section that asked me if I was pregnant. I checked the box for not sure and handed it back to the secretary.

She smiled at me and then looked the paperwork over.

"Okay, looks like you're all set. I'm going to give you this." She said, handing me a cup. "Go through that door right there and follow the instructions above the sink so we can get a urine sample. When you're done, just come out into the waiting room and wait for your name to be called."

I gave her a tight lipped smile and nodded. "Thank you."

Charity was playing a game on her phone, so I went right to the bathroom and followed the instructions above the sink like the lady had asked. I couldn't help but let out a giggle as I put the lid on the cup and placed it on the shelf where I was supposed to. I was being watched by the mafia and peeing in cups now. My life was officially insane.

I made my way back into the waiting room. Charity looked up as I sat down next to her. She reached out and grabbed my hand, giving it a reassuring squeeze. "I really hope you washed your hands."

I laughed. "Don't worry, I did."

It took about five minutes for a nurse to come out into the waiting room and call my name. "Destiny Bentley?"

Charity and I both stood and walked over to the nurse. She smiled at us as we approached.

"Hey." I said, feeling awkward.

The nurse looked at Charity. "Are you a family member?"

Charity glanced at me before answering. "Well, no, but-"

"I'm sorry." The nurse said, cutting her off. "We only allow family and partners in the room."

"She's the closest thing to family I have, right now." I said quickly. "Please? I don't want to be alone."

The nurse sighed and pursed her lips. "Okay, come on back ladies."

"Thank you." I said as we followed her down a hall and into a room.

The nurse was quick at taking my vitals and asked me a few questions, writing them down on a clipboard. "The doctor will be with you shortly, go ahead and lie down on the table and make yourself comfortable." She said before leaving.

I stared at the ceiling numbly, unsure of how to feel about the situation I'd gotten myself in. I still cared about

Nikolai deeply, but I had wanted time away from him to make him realize just how much he'd hurt me. But if I was right about this, I knew I wouldn't get the time away that I needed.

A knock on the door interrupted my thoughts. I watched as the doctor came in and smiled warmly. "Good afternoon ladies, my name is Doctor Johnson. I will be taking care of you today." She introduced herself.

I smiled nervously. "It's nice to meet you."

Dr. Johnson flipped to a page in her patient book and scribbled something on the page. "So first things first, we got the results back from your urine test."

"And?" I said, holding my breath.

"I'd like to be the first to congratulate you, then. You're pregnant!" She grinned. "I'm going to do an ultrasound so we can figure out just how far along you are. I'll just have to ask you to lift up your shirt for me."

I let out a shaky breath and Charity squeezed my arm. I was expecting that answer, but a small part of me had been hoping she'd tell me I was wrong. A small part of me had hoped I had a chance of getting away from everything. I lifted up my shirt and the doctor's eyes lingered on my scar.