His girl

Chapter 16

One month later

Katie's POV

I've been feeling strange recently. I get emotional easily. Way easier than I used to. Yesterday I cried over the fact that I dropped my ice cream. That's nothing like me. I also realized I've been feeling ill every morning. For the past two weeks, I've been puking my guts out every morning. Strangely enough, it's only in the mornings. What's happening to me? My eyes widened in realization. I also missed my period this month. I recall the night when Adrian and I made love to each other for the first time. Oh, my holy realization. Is this what I think it is? Could I maybe be... Pregnant!?

I asked Stacy if I could come over to her house. She said there was no need to ask and to consider it my house. I'm fortunate to have the most fabulous friend in the world. I informed Adrian that I'd be going out with Stacey for the day. When I arrived at her house, I explained the whole situation to her. She looks so ecstatic for me.

 She suggests that we ask her sister-in-law if she can lend her, a pregnancy test. Since Stacey's brother and his wife were trying to conceive, Stacey was certain she would have pregnancy test kits. She approached her sister-in-law and brother who had just walked through the front door, suitcases in their hand. They had been on a long business trip for the past 1 year which is why I haven't mentioned them much. 

Alice and Aidan met in their office and they've been together for 7 years and got married a year ago, shortly before they left for their immensely long business trip. They treat me the same way they treat Stacey. Stacey's brother, Aidan, is protective over me just like my brother used to before he passed away. Aidan sees me as a younger sister and has never hesitated to spoil me rotten. Their timely arrival cued Stacey to ask if Alice had any pregnancy test kits since I was experiencing pregnancy symptoms and wanted to know for certain. She had the precisely same reaction as Stacey did when I told her about my pregnancy symptoms. Aidan seemed to clench his teeth at the mention of me being pregnant, but he's like my older brother after all, so needless to say, he's overprotective of me, especially after knowing about my past and my abusive foster family. However, as soon as he came to the cognizance that there couldn't be a better guy for me than Adrian and the knowledge that he might become an uncle soon, his expression shifted to one of enthusiasm.

I took the test and awaited the results with a heart racing in anticipation. This could bring about a drastic change in Adrian and my relationship. While I waited, I imagined the endless possibilities of the time we'd spend with our future child if the test indicated that I was pregnant. I imagine his/her first Babble, first giggle, First step, and everything else that comes along the way. I would be thrilled if I was pregnant. Having a family with Adrian has been my dream since we got together. Not just that. But having a child is one of my biggest aspirations. I adore children. Having lost my parents at a young age and experienced abuse from those who had sworn to nurture me after I lost my family, but failed due to their misery, these aspirations have only grown stronger. 

I looked down at the test that was now ready as Alice advised to wait for at least 15 min and it's been exactly 15 minutes. Time trudges slow when you're waiting. I closed my eyes because this test could go either one way or another. I opened my eyes after taking in a shaky breath due to the nerves built up. What I saw brought tears to my eyes. I WAS PREGNANT. My biggest aspiration had come to actualization, Adrian and I would become parents in 9 months.

I dashed out of the room, everyone was waiting for me with bated breath. I exclaimed gleefully, "GUYS,  THE TEST RESULTS CAME OUT POSITIVE!! I AM PREGNANT!! YOU ALL ARE ABOUT TO BECOME UNCLES AND AUNTIES IN 9 MONTHS!" At that, Stacey ran to me with tears streaming down her face and embraced me tightly, she told me how thrilled and ecstatic she was for us. Aidan came forward and patted my head lovingly and endearingly said, "I'm so happy for you, dear. I can't wait to become an uncle. If you ever need anything at all, your big brother is right here."

Now, I have gotta think of a way to surprise Adrian with this pregnancy. What would be the best way? Should I put up banners in his room saying "You're about to become a dad"? Throw a party?  Watch several baby videos and drop the bomb on him. What's the best way to surprise him? Myriad possibilities crossed my mind.