Streets Is Watching {COMPLETED}

SIW - 17.

Beyoncé

"I'm so happy you're doing this with me." My coworker, Ashley expressed as I sat in the chair of one of the back hospital rooms.

It was freezing cold back here so I immediately hugged myself to warm me up a little.

"I can't believe I'm doing this shit with you." I said, checking the time on my Apple Watch. It was a little past midnight and definitely time for me to leave.

I was working evening shifts all this week — 3:30 to midnight. It wasn't as bad as I thought since I was cool with a few people that usually work these shifts.

"I just need support, that's all," She said, handing me the small cup with the blue lid, "Go pee."

I rolled my eyes and grabbed the cup before heading to one of the bathrooms.

I can't remember the last time I took a pregnancy test, but I was only doing this for Ashley. Her and her fiancé have been trying for a baby for the longest, so when she told me she had a feeling she was pregnant and wanted to take a test, I tagged along for support.

I did the usual, sitting the cup on the sink once I was done. I washed my hands and checked myself out in the mirror before exiting.

"Nervous?" She asked soon as I entered the room from taking my cup to the lab.

"Girl, no. You should be the one nervous."

She squealed, "I am! What if it comes back positive? That's going to be the best Christmas gift for John."

I nodded, "It would be perfect timing. How long did they say it'll take?"

"Not long, I hope. No more than twenty minutes."

I sighed and pulled my phone out of my shirt pocket. I noticed I had a missed call from Jay's mother. Since she's watching Cori while Jay's at work, I instantly called her back.

"Hey boo, didn't want anything. Just wondering if you were off work yet? You usually be here."

I checked the time, seeing it was thirty minutes passed midnight. I didn't think I had been here for that long.

"Sorry mama, I'm still here. I'll be there soon. Is Cori asleep?"

"Yup. Been sleep since ten something. It's no rush love, I was just checking on you."

I smiled and talked to her a little longer. I ended the call when the lab tech came in the room with our pregnancy test results sealed in an envelope.

"I'm so excited Bey!" She grinned, making me laugh at how excited she was. I really hope she gets the result she's been waiting for.

I took my time opening mine, already knowing it would be negative. When I heard Ashley gasp, I looked up and studied her shocked expression.

"What is it?" I asked, "Are you pregnant?"

She didn't say anything but I could see the small pout on her face that gave me an answer. It couldn't have been good news.

"No.." She mumbled, clearing her throat, "I—I don't understand Bey.."

My heart felt like it shattered in pieces. I put the envelope away and stood up to give her a hug.

"It's okay babe. It's always God's timing. You never know what He has in store for you. Don't take this as a disappointment because it's not. Your blessing is coming."

She whimpered but she never really cried. She held me against her until she finally lifted her head.

"Wait, open yours." She said with a smile.