An Unexpected Gift

Chapter 23- 'Am I a magnet for chaos?'

"When did your symptoms start?" The Dr. asked, I was trying to mentally calculate from the wedding, the day I royally fucked up. "About 2 and a half months ago....." I responded. I can't believe I was in a doctor's office right now!, he continued "And you say it's....", "It's vomiting, Nausea, I've gained some weight too" He looked at the result from the test I had taken earlier and looked intently focus on the results. I watched as he skipped a page and then held it between the previous one so he could read and compare, he continued this notion for about 2 more minutes when he closed the folder and said "Ms. Foster, from the test you just did I think its safe to say you're pregnant" he completed his assessment with a smile. "You must be crazy, I can't be pregnant!! wait, can I!?!"

"What the hell!" I shouted from the billows of my pillow as my dream was interrupted by a knock on my door on this Lazy Saturday morning. I cocked my head to the side to peak at the time, it was 8:45 am. "Who is it!?" What do you want?" I said as I sarcastically broke down in tears. "I have a delivery for Ms. Foster", A delivery? I don't remember ordering anything so what could this be, I shouted "I'm coming!" Annoyed.

I dragged myself out of the sheets and slouchy headed for the door; I opened it. "Good day, Ms. Foster could you please sign", "Sign?" I repeated. "Well, what is it?" I asked "I really couldn't tell ma'am but have a great day!" he smiled. I watched as he headed down the stairs. Standing in the doorway, I placed it to my ear then attempted to shake it but it made no sound. The packaging looked expensive too, I spun and gave the door a push expecting it to close behind me, only it never made the usual todd I was expecting. Still distracted I turned to close it but stood white as my worst fear had materialized before my eyes.

"Why are you here?" I said sharply, "Hey baby... " leaning on my doorframe. "How did you find me? You need to leave!" I demanded. "I can't, not until I got what I came for..." My peaceful morning has just vanished into thin air. "And what's that?" I uttered weakly, "My fiance" he replied dryly while stepping slowly but deliberately towards me, I swallowed hard. "I think you should leave" I demanded once again. I watched intently as he inched closer till I could feel every exhale he took on my face, I squirmed as he took a sharp inhale then turned and headed out the door. The hairs on my neck rose to attention as I never expected to see him creeping up on me. I knew he was capable of a lot of things but never this. I picked up my phone and dialed as my nerves got the better of me.

"Pablo could you make your way to my apartment please?", "Sure Ms Foster, heading up now". I locked the door and exhaled, "I need a cold shower". I was shaking.