Chains

Chapter 28

I opened my eyes to the dimly lit room. Although it was daytime, I wasn't in the mood climb out of bed just yet. For the past two weeks I had this inexplicable feeling of a bad hangover despite my lack of alcohol consumption. I had initially paid no attention to it as the feeling was over as quickly as it had started. But it was getting worst. My symptoms lasted longer each day with today being the most unbearable. I had forced myself to go to work those other days but I was at my limit today. I was nauseous and prone to vomiting at the slightest provocation. 

I groaned as my phone started to ring. After about three rings I finally found the energy to get my phone.

"Hello" I said, distress evident in my voice. I was able to mask my discomfort on previous days but I was in no condition to sugar coat things anymore.

"Babe? What's wrong,Lou?" Maluma asked,his voice laced with concern. I was about to answer him when my nausea got the better of me. I quickly dropped my phone onto the bed and ran towards the bathroom to release the built up gastric matter. And that's how I spent the next ten minutes.  Once I realized that my episode was over, I brushed my teeth to get rid of the horrible taste in my mouth. I then decided to take a shower and get dressed since going to the doctor was the only thing on my mind.

Once I was finished, I exited the bathroom and picked up my phone. My eyes widened at the amount of missed calls and texts from Maluma. I quickly called him back only to hear a knock on my door.I opened the door to see none other than Maluma with his phone in his hand as he was about to answer my call. He quickly rushed inside and cupped my cheeks. A look of worry was evident in his face.

"What's wrong,baby?" he questioned, his eyes examining my face and noticed the distress I was in.

"I feel like shit" I said,walking into his chest and wrapping my arms around his torso. "Take me to the doc please" I asked softly.

"Of course baby" he said as he rubbed my back gently. It had been two months since we've been together and all the kinks in our relationship appeared to be gone. I gave him a small smile as he lifted me up bridal style after I locked the apartment door. He carried me all the way to his car where I went into the passenger's seat. After telling him about my sickness his hand immediately went to my stomach,rubbing it in a circular motion. Even as he drove down the busy Barcelona streets his hand never left me.

As we neared the doctor's office a certain thought popped into my head. The sudden nausea as well as the mutant gastric flu symptoms were similar to those that Shakira felt during her pregnancy.

Pregnancy. My eyes widened as I thought back to that day. I for sure didn't have any condoms and it was unlikely Maluma had as it wasn't really planned.I swallowed hard as we came to a stop.The more I thought about it, the more it made sense and that scared me.  Sex? Check. No condoms? Check. Missed period?  Well it was definitely overdue. Check. I ran my fingers through my hair as I began to realize the severity of the situation. I was so lost in my thoughts that I didn't even hear Maluma calling my name. I quickly turned to face him to see his worried look intensify.I could see why he was worried as I noticed that my cheeks were now wet from the tears flowing from my eyes. He released his seat belt and quickly opened his door. In less than a second,my door was opened,revealing a beyond worried Maluma.

"Baby "he said bringing me into his arms. I silently cried in his chest,contemplating on whether or not I should tell him about my suspicions.  I decided against it as I wanted to be absolutely sure that I was in fact pregnant. I slowly pulled away from him and wiped my tears away with my hands. It was then that I noticed that we were at the doctor's office. 

The wait was excruciatingly long. I was currently waiting on the results of the pregnancy test that Maluma still knows nothing about. I was lucky enough to convince him that I am capable of seeing the doctor on my own and sly enough to hide the details of the test we were currently waiting on.After what seemed like forever,my name was called once more ,signalling me that it was once again my turn to go see the doctor. I made my way slowly to his room as I was overwhelmed with a feeling of nervousness.

I walked into the doctor's room with shaky hands as I took a seat in the patient's chair. A wide smile grew on his face once he saw. He clapped his hands and handed me the results.

"Congratulations,Miss Mebarak!You are expecting" he said. I looked at him in disbelief although I had feeling in the pit of my stomach that I was. I cracked a nervous smile as I tried to calm myself down. I watched as he wrote a prescription for medication to help with my morning sickness.

Once I got my prescription, I said a quick' thank you' and left his office. As soon as I entered the waiting room,Maluma's eyes shot towards me. He stood up immediately as I approached him,his actions still laced with worry.

"Well,what's wrong?"he asked loud enough for me to hear. I didn't know how he would react to the news so I decided that it would be best to tell him when we were in the car alone. We slowly made our way to his car as I was in fact still in a bit of pain.

Once we were strapped in, I let out a loud sigh which made Maluma look at me immediately. Before he could question me again, I closed my eyes and said the two words I'd never thought I'd say.

"I'm pregnant".

I kept my eyes closed as I was afraid to see his reaction.After a few seconds of silence I felt a pair of lips on mine. Once he pulled away I opened my eyes to see a smiling Maluma.

"Tell me you're serious" he begged his smile growing even wider when I began to nod my head. After I said a small 'yes' he released his seat-belt and reached over towards me,embracing me. Seeing his reaction made me feel somewhat better about the whole situation. For the first time today a genuine smile appeared on my face. Maybe this wouldn't be so bad after all.