Sibling Bond

An Unexpected Surprise

One morning, Ashley woke up feeling unusually tired and a bit nauseous. Dismissing it as just a bad day, she went about her morning routine, but the uneasy feeling persisted. Finally, she decided to take a pregnancy test, more out of curiosity than suspicion.
As she waited for the results, her heart raced. When the test showed positive, she was stunned. With Jack away on a work trip, she needed someone to confide in. She picked up her phone and called Austin.
“Austin, can you come over?” Ashley's voice trembled slightly, trying to keep calm.
“Of course, Ash. What’s wrong?” Austin replied, concern evident in his voice.
A short while later, Austin arrived at Ashley’s place. She greeted him at the door, her face a mix of excitement and nervousness.
“I took a pregnancy test this morning,” Ashley began, leading him to the living room. “It was positive.”
Austin's eyes widened with surprise. “Wow, Ash! That’s… amazing news!”
Ashley nodded, but her face showed her worries. “I don’t know what to do, Austin. Jack’s not here, and I’m feeling overwhelmed.”
Austin reached out, giving her a reassuring hug. “You don’t have to do this alone, Ash. Let’s get you to the doctor, just to be sure everything’s okay. I’ll go with you for support.”
Grateful for his presence, Ashley agreed. They scheduled an appointment for later that afternoon. Austin stayed with her, distracting her with stories and keeping her spirits up until it was time to go.
At the doctor’s office, they sat in the waiting room, Ashley fidgeting nervously. Austin held her hand, offering silent reassurance. Finally, they were called in, and the doctor performed an ultrasound.
“There it is,” the doctor said, pointing to the screen. “You’re definitely pregnant, Ashley. Congratulations.”
Tears of joy and relief streamed down Ashley’s face. Austin squeezed her hand, his eyes also glistening with emotion.
“Thank you, Doctor,” Ashley managed to say. Once they left the office, she turned to Austin. “I don’t know how to thank you for being here.”
“You don’t have to thank me, Ash. We’re family. I’ll always be here for you,” Austin replied, pulling her into a comforting embrace.
They returned home, and Ashley felt a renewed sense of strength and hope. She decided to wait for Jack to return before sharing the news with him, but she felt a deep gratitude for Austin’s support during such an unexpected moment.
As they sat together, sipping tea and talking about the future, Ashley felt a warmth in her heart. Life had thrown her a surprise, but with her brother by her side, she knew she could face anything. The bond between them had grown even stronger, and she knew that no matter what, they would always be there for each other.