Pregnant and Alone

Finding out

She stomped her foot as she entered the bosses office. Alina looked at her with a raised brow, questioning her stomping. She just glared.

"Why did you call me in here?" She asked.

"April, the doctor called me. He said he couldn't reach your phone and called mine. Your results came back." Alina said. April froze, then nodded her head slightly, as if to say Go on. "April, you're pregnant."

"...what?" She whispered. Her hand almost immediately flew to her stomach; all the times she'd felt sick in the morning, had nausea when certain foods were mentioned, had to use the bathroom frequently. It all made sense but at the same time.. it didn't. How could she possibly be pregnant when he'd used condoms? Austin is going to be so mad. He's going to leave, I know he will. She thought. "Thank you for telling me." She turned and walked away from the office, ignoring the questioning looks she got from her co-workers. It was impossible to tell what she felt. Was she happy or was she upset? Was she angry.. or shocked? She shook her head and tried to focus on her work when she felt her brain become too crowded with questions, confusions. A hand rested on her desk and she looked up to see the questioning gaze of her sister, Harper.

"You alright, sis? You look a bit pale." Harper said softly.

"Yeah.. I'm fine.. Tell Alina I need to go home." She stood up and grabbed her bag, but froze when Harper's hand landed on her arm, stopping her. "I told you I'm fine, Harper. I just need today off. My mind is so scattered and I can't concentrate."

"April, if something is wrong..." Harper started, looking at her with a look that seemed to be worried. The look was so intense, April felt as if she'd drop and breakdown right there in the middle of the hallway where everyone would see it. Instead, she just nodded.

"I'll be fine." She said, forcing a smile. "I'll see you later." She turned as Harper's hand dropped and walked away, waving slightly to those who said their goodbyes and went on with their work. She walked outside, feeling the nausea drift away with the wind. She reached her car before she knew it and got in, sitting there for what seemed like forever before she finally started her car and started towards the house. Please, oh please, God, don't let Austin leave. She knew he wasn't ready, and if he left, she didn't think she would be able to make him stay.

By the time she reached the house, she was shaking with fear. She didn't know if she could get out of this car and have the guts to walk inside to tell him the news. Get your shit together, April. Get out and tell him. Her mind chanted. She sighed and got out of the car, willing herself to get up and walk inside, into the home that would soon become her worst nightmare. She turned the knob, opened the door, and took a deep breath.

"Austin? Where are you?" She called as she closed the door, her hand gripping the knob a bit too tight. She dropped her hand reluctantly.

"Right here, babe. Why are you home so early?" He asked, a bit cautious, as he set down his drink on the table.

"I have something to tell you." She gulped silently. "Sit down, please." He narrowed his eyes, but sat down anyways, braced for whatever news he was about to receive.

"Austin... I'm pregnant.. the doctor called Alina with the news." She bit her lip, awaiting his reaction. For a minute, he just sat there, processing the words she'd just announced. He didn't believe it; he couldn't. He'd used a condom. He looked up at her, a grin on his face.

"You're kidding, right? Is this some sick prank?" He asked, laughing a bit. Her gaze fell and she remained quiet. He grew angrier every second, his rage rising. He stood and gripped her shoulders, shaking her. "Tell me this is a joke!" He spit out. When she lifted her gaze, she was crying. He knew immediately it was no joke and let go, stepping back with a small laugh. "Yeah. This is over." He moved and went upstairs, leaving her in a unstable state. She scrambled after him, pleading him not to leave, but he wasn't listening.