Lies and Hope (Zen x Pregnant! Reader)

Chapter 5: The Chatroom

"Have a good night Dave!" I yell to my boss in the back of the cafe.

"You too (Y/n)! Good work today!" He calls back. I walk out of the small cafe, and start my walk home. I'm actually proud of myself, I made it through work without making any big mistakes and I only had to vomit once, and it was when I was on my break so I was fine. But despite throwing up I don't really have an appetite. Well maybe that might change after my twenty minute walk home. I guess I am eating for two now. I look down and touch my stomach. I can't believe that there is a living being inside of me. Something that both me and Zen created. Something that will either strengthen our relationship or break it once and for all. My good mood slips at that thought. Ugh what am I thinking? I at least have to be in a somewhat good mood when I meet Jaehee tonight. Oh man how I would love some alchohol right now. That would loosen the nerves.

When I approach our apartment I reach into my purse to find my keys. Thats when I hear a weird noise coming from somewhere behind me. Getting scared, knowing that this isn't exactly the nicest and safest neighborhoods I quickly rush to our door and dig faster for my keys. I swear purses are like a quantum abyss. When I finally grab them I unlock the door as fast as I can, run in, and slam the door behind me. I lock the door and lean against it, trying to calm down. I slowly make my way to the front window in the living room, and pull back the blinds to reveal . . .

Nothing.

God I'm stupid. Of course there's nothing out there. Its probably just the pregnant hormones getting to me. Speaking of pregnancy my stomach growls at me to feed it something. I walk over to the kitchen and make some ramen since its quick, then I search through the snack cabinet to find stuff for when Jaehee arrives. I find some popcorn, (favorite candy), and of course I have coffee if Jaehee decides she wants some. I set all the snacks on the coffee table and try to relax and eat the ramen. I get a few bites in when the smell and look of it repulses me. My mind says I have to eat it because I only have a 10 minutes before Jaehee arrives, but my stomach lurches at the thought of eating anymore. Ugh fine I guess. I was setting down the bowl on the coffee table and getting comfy on the couch when I hear my phone go off. Jaehee.

Jaehee: Hey I'm sorry about this but there was an accident, and I will probably be a little late.

I reply quickly with your average "Its okay" text before deciding to check up on the chatrooms. I haven't checked up in about a month. I didn't think I needed to, because everyone has my number and I thought if there was an emergency they could just call or text. Plus I didn't want them to see me in the state I was in. It wouldn't hurt to look though. I open the app and skim through the more recent chatrooms. I find one from yesterday that I skim until I see something important.

Yoosung: Okay we have been kind of dancing around this subject, but is anyone else worried about (Y/n)?

Jumin: No, now that I think about it she never comes in the chatrooms anymore.

Yoosung: Yeah! Zen! Why did she stop contacting us? Is she okay?!

Zen: Well I don't really know the exact reason, but I do think that the stress of her new job has been getting to her. Although she is always her cheerful self when we're together.

Yoosung: Well would you mind if I invited her out to eat with me and Jaehee this morning? You said she had the day off right?

Zen: Yeah thats actually a good idea, I think she will enjoy that.

Yoosung: Okay great!

Yoosung left the chatroom

Jumin: This may be out of my place to ask, but are you two doing okay?