Beneath the Surface

Chapter 26

After practice tonight, Arnesto was giving me a lift home. We got in the car, and left the parking lot.

"Can you do me a small favor?" I ask Arnesto.

"Anything for you babe. What is it?" He looks at me putting in the that look that makes me tell him everything.

But tonight. It didn't really work. "Can we stop at walgreens? I need to pick up a few things."

He shrugs his shoulders. "Sure thing. It's on the way."

A few minutes later, we arrived at the store. I get out quickly and he starts to follow. "No no. You can stay. I'll only be a few minutes. Just relax."

He does what I say and stays in the car. As I walk around front, I notice he's a little upset. I feel bad, but just a little while longer. We can do what he wants Friday. It will be better this way.

I walk in the store and head to the back. I find the pregnancy test on the shelf and grab one. as I head to the front, I pick up a few more things. Like a bottle of nailpolish remover and a kitkat for Arnesto.

I pay for my items and head to the car. Whe. I get inside, I give him the kitkat.

"This is for being the best boyfriend ever," I say kissing his cheek.

"Is this all I get?" He says with a laugh. " I noticed you were feeling better and was hoping you'd want to-"

I knew what he would say, but I cut him off."no. Not tonight. But soon, I promise you."

I notice his attitude changes a little. He seems a little tense. A little angry one night say. "It's been like a week. What is it? are you- are you on your period and that's it? Babe that doesn't bother me. We can still have fun. "

I give him a death stare. "No. I'm not and I'd appreciate it if you respected my decisions."

He pulls out of the parking lot and mutters under his breath,"little ungrateful brat."

I let it go because I. Know he's just blowing off steam. We drive the rest of the way to my house in silence.

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When I get inside my house, I have the place to myself. Perfect. This make this all go down a lot easier.

I walk to my room and put my bags down. I take the pregnancy test out of the bag and head to the bathroom.

I do what I need to do. And I sit and wait. Those were the most nerve racking minutes of my life. I wasn't really sure what I wanted to happen. Both were just unrealistic illusions that were things I should t even need to worry about.

After what seems like forever, I get my results. I go on a roller coaster of emotions. I was relieved, but unsure. I was happy, but sad. Just about the only thing I wasn't was okay. I honestly have no idea how to handle that little positive symbol that popped up.