Nashville, Tennessee October 24th, 2023 5:23 am Pov Tiana
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3 weeks later
I groaned as the nausea hit me like a wave, my stomach turning with that now familiar feeling. I glanced at the clock 5:23 a.m. and dragged myself out of bed.
This baby already got me up at all times of the night/morning, I thought to myself shaking my head.
It was the third time this morning. I barely made it to the bathroom before the sickness took over again, my body bent over the toilet as I throw up. I felt disgusted with myself all over again. I just couldn't handle it anymore.
I leaned against the bathroom wall, letting the sobs take over. My body shook as I curled up on the floor. I never been so emotional before, it felt so weird letting my emotions take over my body.
I didn't want to wake Miracle or Ari, but the sound must have carried because soon I heard footsteps rushing toward me.
"Tinka? Baby?" Miracle's voice was soft, full of concern, as she bent down beside me.
Ari wasn't far behind, sliding into the bathroom and coming to my other side. She attempted to wrap her arm around me, but I flinched unintentionally, causing her to stop and give me a small smile. She placed her hand over mine instead."Tinka, what's going on?" she asked, her voice calm, but I could hear the worry underneath.
I looked away in embarrassment, feeling the tears swell up in my eyes, dripping down my now red cheeks.
I couldn't hide it anymore. I couldn't keep pretending I was just sick, or that it was nothing.
Taking a deep breath, I looked up at them both. They were here, and that's what I needed right now.
"I'm... pregnant." The words barely came out as a whisper, but it felt like they echoed in the small bathroom.
A stunned silence followed. Their eyes widened, and I could see the surprise, the confusion, the questions flashing across their faces almost like they took a couple wild guesses on what happened. But no anger. No judgment.
Miracle's hand squeezed my knee gently. "Tinka... how long?" she asked softly, her voice trembling a bit.
"Almost a month," I whispered. "I've known for a while... but I couldn't bring myself to say anything. I didn't know how."
Ari's expression softened, "You don't have to explain anything," she said quietly, her voice filled with understanding. "We're here for you. Always."
