FORBIDDEN TIES {My brother's best friend}

Chapter 37

I stared at Eva, my laughter dying off as the weight of her words sank in. Her tear-streaked face was a clear sign that this was no joke. My mind raced, trying to grasp the gravity of what she had just told me.

“Pranks again??” I forced a laugh, though it came out hollow and uncertain. Eva’s silence, her pained expression, confirmed that this was serious. The realization hit me hard.

“You think you’re pregnant, right? Let’s go get a test done,” I said, trying to take charge of the situation.

“I’ve already taken the test,” Eva said quietly, her voice barely a whisper.

“Okay... and it’s negative, right?” I asked, my hope hanging on every word.

“No... it’s positive.”

“What the fuck!!” I exclaimed, the shock evident in my voice.

“The tests can be wrong, right? How many did you take?” I asked, my mind racing for a glimmer of hope.

“Ten... all positive,” she replied, her voice trembling.

I felt my heart sink. This was bad—beyond bad. I slumped into a nearby chair, my mind whirling as I tried to process the news. Eva, pregnant by Ezra? The gravity of the situation was overwhelming.

“I think you need to sit,” I said gently, motioning for her to take a seat beside me. She complied, her movements slow and heavy with despair.

“What are your plans?” I asked, trying to steady my voice. “Have you seen a doctor to confirm it?”

“I’ve already booked an appointment for today at 4 p.m.,” she said, her voice wavering.

“I was hoping you’d come with me,” she added, her eyes pleading.

“You don’t even need to ask. I’ll be there,” I said firmly, trying to offer a semblance of comfort. Eva nodded, visibly relieved.

“I’m so scared,” she admitted, her voice breaking. “I’m not ready for this. And Ezra isn’t either. The last thing I told him was that I was seeing someone else. What if he thinks the baby isn’t his?”

“He wouldn’t dare think that. I’m a witness to the fact that you haven’t been with anyone else,” I said, trying to reassure her.

“And Ezra does like you,” I added, watching her sigh deeply.

“I just wanted to get back at him,” Eva confessed, her eyes filled with regret. “I noticed he was becoming too attached. He calls me all the time and wants to be with me whenever I’m free. So I thought if I told him I was seeing someone else, it would hurt him. I wasn’t planning to leave him—I like him a lot. You can call me stupid, but I think I am.”

I looked at her with empathy. “When it comes to these things, I think I’m even more stupid,” I said with a small, understanding smile. Eva managed to smile before sighing.

“Let’s go grab something to calm you down,” I suggested. Eva nodded, grateful for the distraction, and we both gathered our things.

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             Doctor's Appointment

Eva's hands trembled as she held onto the steering wheel, her knuckles white from the pressure. I glanced over at her, trying to offer a reassuring smile, but my anxiety was building as we approached the clinic.

“Are you sure you want me to come in with you?” I asked, trying to keep my voice calm. Eva had been so quiet since we left the ice cream shop. She nodded silently, her gaze fixed on the clinic entrance.