Ashford Series 1: Loveless Vows

Chapter 11

Sabrinna POV

"Wow, that shirt looks so cute!" Turo ko sa isang couple shirt na may nakatatak na mama bear at papa bear.

Though I think that shirt might be for couples who have kids?

"Do you want to buy that?"

Kaagad akong umiling at hinila si Prime sa para mag hanap pa ng bagong clothing store. It's been a couple of weeks since Prime confess his feelings, we've been out for a date every sunday and everytime Prime is not busy in his work.

Habang ako naman ay palaging nasa bahay lang, kung iniisip ng iba na hindi ako pagod, nag kakamali sila, gabi gabi pagod ako at kada sisikat ang araw sumasakit ang hita ko. Pero mabuti nalang na kapag tumanggi ako, nirerespeto niya.

The mall was bustling with weekend shoppers as Prime and I made our way to a restaurant for lunch. The scent of food wafted through the air, making my stomach growl in anticipation. We stepped inside, the cool air conditioning a welcome relief from the summer heat outside. Prime led us to a cozy table near the window, where we could watch the people pass by.

As I sat down, something caught my eye—a baby store across the way. My heart skipped a beat, and an unexpected thought entered my mind.

What if...?

Wala sa sariling napahawak ako sa aking tyan. We had been together, intimately, a lot since we got married, and I hadn't been keeping track of things...

I tried to push the thought aside, but it lingered, making me feel uneasy.

"I'm just going to grab something I forgot," Prime said, snapping me out of my thoughts.

He smiled at me, and I nodded absentmindedly. As he walked away, I found myself staring at the baby store again, the tiny clothes and toys on display. The possibility of being pregnant felt so surreal, and I wasn't sure how I felt about it. Would Prime be ready for something like that? Would I?

I was so lost in my thoughts that I didn't notice Prime returning until he was standing right in front of me.

"Sabrinna, okay ka lang ba?" he asked, concern lacing his voice.

I blinked and looked up at him, forcing a smile. "Yeah, I'm fine. Sorry, medyo nawala lang ako sa isip."

He gave me a small nod but didn’t press further. Prime was good at picking up on my moods, but he didn’t always push for explanations, something I was grateful for at that moment.

Lunch passed quietly, with Prime occasionally glancing at me, probably sensing that something was off. I did my best to act normal, but the nagging thought wouldn’t go away. After finishing our meal, we decided to walk around the mall for a while. We wandered through various stores, but my mind kept drifting back to that baby store, imagining what life would be like if...

As the day went on, I tried to shake off the feeling, but it clung to me like a shadow. By the time we decided to head home for dinner, I was mentally exhausted from overthinking.

When we got into the car, Prime broke the silence. "Sabrinna, if something’s bothering you, you can always tell me, you know that, right?"

I looked at him, his eyes sincere, and for a moment, I almost told him everything. But I couldn’t—at least, not yet. "I know, Prime. I’m just tired. I’ll be okay."

He nodded, not entirely convinced, but he let it go. As the car drove us home, I leaned against the window, watching the city lights blur by, wondering what the future would bring.

As soon as we got home, I headed straight to my room. I needed a moment alone, away from the thoughts swirling in my head. The shower was refreshing, but the warm water couldn’t wash away the unease that had settled in my chest. I couldn’t stop thinking about it—hindi pa ako dinadatnan, at mataas ang posibilidad na buntis ako.