Chapter 179 Sapphire
Kristen's POV
I am pregnant.
With everything that transpired these past few days, the attack, the kidnap, Theodore's death, his blind sister's tears, Calhoun's respect growing for me, and Aiden finally walking at 8 months and 3 weeks, I am pregnant.
Pretty much explains why I was nauseous and
vomiting when I was kidnapped. I was pregnant the whole time.
How did I find out?
Today marks two months since I've had my period.
I am carrying Calhoun's baby again, and I don't know how to break the news to him. It's not even up to a week since the whole incident with Theodore.
And I wasn't planning to have another baby when Aiden isn't even up to a year.
Things are just happening too fast.
After getting out of the bed, I go in search of Calhoun and find him in his study, with Aiden sitting on top of him. Calhoun is reading our son a book, and Aiden is so poised and attentive.
The two are having a father-and-son moment. And I hate to disrupt.
"Kristen?" Calhoun calls my name upon seeing me at the door, and even Aiden raises his head to look at me.
"Hi," I avoid his gaze and tuck my hair behind my ear. It's just awkward to think baby number two is on the way.
"Do you have something to say to me?" Calhoun holds a brow up as he sends me a questioning look.
"No...yes," I curse silently and jab my fist in my head because I am torn between telling him the news or keeping it away from him for some time.
"You seem anxious," Calhoun states as he examines my face.
"Can you take care of Aiden? I want to step out for an hour," I say.
"To where," Calhoun instantly stands upright, while still holding our son.
"It's not something you should worry about," I try to wave this off.
"Of course, I ought to be worried, I am your husband, "Calhoun walks until he's standing in front of me.
"I am not a child, Calhoun. I can take care of myself," I school my face into a frown.
"Fine, but at least don't go alone. Take some guards along with you," Calhoun only gives in on this condition.
"Fine," with this saying, I walk out of the study and shut the door behind me.
Pressing my back to the door, I let out a harsh breath.
I can't hide this away from Calhoun. I'll have to tell him one way or the other. But the thing is, I don't know if he'll be happy with having a child so soon. Aiden isn't even up to a year old, and another baby is on its way.
"Congratulations Luna, you're seven weeks pregnant, "The Doctor is full of smiles as he breaks this news to
me.
Thinning my lips, I nod. I already know about it, I just came here for proper confirmation. But I don't even know if I want to have a second baby just yet when I haven't finished taking care of Aiden.
I am walking out of the doctor's office when I see Sapphire seated in the waiting area.
She seems completely lost in her thoughts, and I am left wondering why she's here of all places. Maternity
section.
"Sapphire?" I can't hide my surprise.
And she shudders upon realizing it's me.
"What are you doing here?" I ask as I stand in front of
her.
"I...I just came..." Sapphire seems unsure of herself as she scratches the back of her head.
"Don't tell me it's me you were waiting for, because
you had no idea I would be here today,"
"You're right," her shoulders sag in worry.
"Next!" The doctor opens the door and calls out to
her.
"Are you okay, Saph?"
"I need to go,"
"Sure," I move out of the way because I have no
intention of bombarding her with questions.
And she would not be here if she doesn't fear she's
pregnant.
So, I chose to stay back and wait for her.
It doesn't take up to an hour when she returns, with
red teary eyes.
"You're still here," Sapphire's voice breaks as she
shuts the door.
And I am taken aback because I have never seen my
best friend look this vulnerable before. It's new. She's always been the spitfire between me, her, and Maddy.
Leaving my seat, I walk to her side. But I don't touch her because I doubt she'll want me to.
"Are you pregnant?" My eyes are narrowed in their sockets.
Biting down on her bottom lip, she nods and lets the tears slide down her cheeks.
"Oh my god," overwhelmed with shock, I pull her into a warm embrace.
Sapphire lets me hug her for seconds before eventually pulling away.
"I don't know what to do, Kristen. I never saw this
coming," She tries to wipe the tears but more just falls out. And it's obvious that this is really huge for
her.
"Do you even know the father?" I can't help but ask because Sapphire is known for sleeping with different
men.
"Yes," she sniffles.
"Then it's not so bad," I put my hand on her arm.
"You don't understand," Sapphire pulls away and turns her back to me as if she's ashamed.
"I don't want to be with this person. Nor do I want to
have his baby or anyone's baby. It's just sex and nothing more."
I am at a loss for words at this.
"I hate him," Sapphire continues and sniffles again.
"Uhm, may I ask who's the father?" I ask in the most polite manner possible.
"I feel so ashamed of myself," Sapphire turns to face
me, as she cries silently.
And because people are starting to stare at us weirdly,
I pull my friend into a corner so we can talk comfortably.
"Who's the father of the baby, Sapphire?" I question
her for the second time.
"It's Bruce. Calhoun's Beta," she eventually replies, through low hiccuping sobs. And a gasp tears out of my mouth.