Fatima: Love, Family, and Career

Chapter 31: Feelings

Fatima and Andi have a meeting with a very big client. After the meeting, they go out for lunch to one of their favorite spots.

"So, what's going on with you and Zac? I saw him leave your office today," asks Andi.

"I offered to be his attorney, but as far as he and I, I told him that we should take a break, at least until all this is over. I don't know Andi, maybe we should just be friends."

"Aww, and I know it took a lot for you to let your guard down."

The waitress brings them some bread and salad and then they order their food.

Fatima goes to the restroom. When she returns, she sees Ian.

"Oh, Lord. Is there nowhere else for you to go? It's like you keep popping up everywhere." says Fatima.

"This is a public place, Fatima. Besides, you don't look too good. Can I take you home?" says Ian.

"Hell naw. I am here with Andi."

Fatima goes back to her table.

"Was that Ian's crazy ass?" asked Andi.

"Yes. I think this salad is bad or something. I'm not feeling well or maybe it's Ian. Can we take our food to go?"

"Ok, that's cool. Do you want me to take you home?"

"Yes. Please. I may just call Madea for some soup."

Andi and Fatima get their food to go and then head to Fatima's house. Fatima calls Madea and lets her know she has the flu and would love some of her soup.

"Do you want me to pick up the soup later?" asks Andi.

"No, I think Madea will drop it by the house."

Fatima runs to the bathroom and throws up.

"Umm, Fatima are you okay?" asks Andi. "Are you sure you're not...?"

"Don't even say it." Says Fatima.

"I'm just saying. You and Zac have been doing the nasty."

Fatima rolls her eyes at Andi.

"Don't roll your eyes at me. I'm going to stay with you until Madea comes by."

"I will call her and let her know you will pick it up. I don't want her to see me like this. Can you get me a few things from the store?"

"Of course, girl. I got you."

Andi goes to the store and picks up a few things for Fatima before going to Madea's.

An hour later she made it back to Fatima's.

"Thanks. What did Madea say?" asks Fatima.

"Nothing she just told me to tell you to feel better and call her later."

"Did you get the tests?"

"Yes."

Fatima goes into the bathroom to take the pregnancy tests.

"What is it saying?" asks Andi.

"Hold on!" yells Fatima.

She took two tests. They both read positive.

"Shit!" says Fatima as she leaves the restroom to show Andi.

"Damn, Fatima. What are you going to do?"

"I don't know. I need to make a doctor's appointment."

Fatima and Andi lay on the bed silently for a while. 

"What do you need from me?" asks Andi.

"Nothing. I just want to be alone. Can you pick me up in the morning for work and I will get my car from there?"

"Sure will. I love you, girl."

"Love you too."