Tailspin Anthology

Luna's Decision

What did Luna decide to do?

Christian was talking on the phone when Jason entered the condo they shared. "Are you sure you want to talk to me first? Wouldn't you rather speak to Roger before me? Okay. If it's really that important. I can be there in fifteen minutes. See you soon."

When he hung up, "What was that all about?" Jason asked his fiancé.

"Hey Jason." Christian frowned. "That was Luna. She said she made her decision about Roger but wanted to see me first."

"Why you?" Jason sounded annoyed. "This is between her and Roger. You shouldn't stick your nose where it doesn't belong."

"I know." Christian spoke. "But she insisted it was very important and wanted me to hear her out first." he took a seat on one of the kitchen chairs. "She sounded scared. Whatever it is, I can't just leave her hanging like that."

"Christian." Jason started but sighed at the forlorn look Christian gave him. "Fine. But I am listening in at a safe distance incase things blow up in your face."

"But."

"It's either that or I'll rad you out to Roger." to make a point, Jason took his phone out.

Christian pouted. "Fine. But please try not to butt in. I really think this is something she has to get off her chest."

"We'll see what it is first." Jason told him. "But no promises."

Fifteen minutes later, Christian made it to the local train station and found Luna sitting on a bench where patrons wait for either loved ones to arrive, or for the train they shall be taking. She has dark sunglasses on with a bandana on wrapped from her chin to the top her head and a floral dress. "Hey." Christian greeted when he approached her.

Luna looked up and smiled a bit. "Glad you could come."

Christian sat next to her. "Why are you dressed like that? You look like someone from the sixties."

"This was all I could scrounge up in the dressing room."

"You left rehearsal early?"

"Yup."

"Why?" Christian looked at her concerned. "This isn't like you."

"I know, but you know I wouldn't do that if it wasn't something big."

"Like what?" Luna exhaled and held Christian's hand. "You're shaking." Christian stated. "What's going on?"

"I'm pregnant." Luna announced.

"What?" Christian squeaked out.

"I'm pregnant." Luna repeated. "And it's Roger's."

"How far along are you?"

"About a month."

"A month?"

Luna nodded. "Yeah."

"Why are you telling me this before Roger?" Christian asked her. "I mean, he is the father and has a right to know before I do."

"I told you first, because I know for a fact that you won't pressure me into doing something I don't want to do."

Christian looked at her with big eyes. "Wait, you are not implying that my family would make you abort the little guy?"

"What? No." Luna answered. "I mean, would there be pressures of us marrying one another because of the little bun cooking inside of me?"

"I'm pretty sure they wouldn't." Christian replied. "Sure. Roger is crazy about you, but he would never do anything to make you unhappy or uncomfortable."