Chapter 55

Zara's POV
Seeing the situation escalating, Leo finally took a deep breath and said, “Zara, I’m going to leave so you can calm down. I don’t want to force this. I’ll give you time.” He knew that maybe now wasn’t the right time, and even though it hurt, he chose to leave me here.
As Leo started to walk away, my heart felt a little empty. The decision to stay at my parents’ house made me feel safe, but I also felt trapped in a situation full of uncertainty.
After he left, my parents tried to calm me down once more. “You do seem really stressed, Zara. Maybe you need to take a break. Tell us what happened so we can help you,” my father said carefully.
But as they tried to convince me to share, I felt a headache and a queasy stomach. The pain grew stronger, and I felt extremely anxious. Could it be that I was pregnant!
Immediately, my mind wandered to possibilities. If I was pregnant, it meant new responsibilities, and this situation only sharpened the uncertainty that already existed. Moreover, who was the father of this child—Leo or even everything I felt about him?
“What’s wrong, Zara? Are you feeling unwell?” My mother asked again, observing my pale expression. With sadness and anxiety in my heart, I felt trapped in this difficult situation.
“I… I feel dizzy and nauseous,” I answered softly, trying to calm myself. “Maybe it’s just because of all this. I also feel very stressed.”
Over and over, I tried to let out everything I felt, but now a sense of helplessness enveloped my mind. All the questions and uncertainties were spinning in my head, making me feel even more confused.
My parents decided to take me to the doctor to check my condition, hoping to get a clearer explanation about all of this. In my heart, I hoped that whatever happened, I could get answers about what I was really going through—both about the pregnancy and the mysterious Leo.
After waiting in the doctor’s room with a pounding heart, the obstetrician finally called me in. With a trembling heart, I stepped inside, hoping to hear good news. However, when the doctor began explaining the results of my examination, my whole world collapsed in an instant.
“Zara, I’m sorry, but the test results show that you are pregnant,” the doctor said softly, but her words felt like lightning striking.
I could hardly believe it. “What? But… that’s impossible! I’m not ready to have a child, especially so soon!” My state of panic grew. Thoughts were spinning wildly in my head, and at the same time, fear and confusion enveloped my heart.
The doctor tried to calm me down. “Try to calm down and lift your head. This may be shocking, but we can get through this together. Let’s talk about the next steps.”
I tried to hold back tears, but it was so difficult. When my mother noticed that I was about to faint, she immediately put her hand on my shoulder, giving me support. “Zara, stay with me. Take a deep breath,” she said, her voice full of affection.
But inside my heart, chaos was haunting me. Pregnant with a non-human child? What did this mean? Is this possible and will I be able to live with a reality I never dreamed of?
As questions and worries pressed into my mind, some scary images appeared in my mind. Can I keep this baby? Should I get rid of the child in my womb?
“Doctor, the situation is very different, and I am a little confused,” I said, my voice shaking. “What if… this child won’t be normal? What should I do?”
The doctor responded patiently. “Every pregnancy is different, and we need to do further tests to understand the situation better. As for whether or not you want to continue, that is a choice you have to make from now on. We will support you in whatever decision you make and provide you with all the information you need.”
Hearing that, I felt a little relieved, but that peace was quickly replaced by fear. I was not ready to be a mother, and being pregnant in such an unusual situation was scary.
“I need time to think and understand everything. Mom, I don’t know what to do,” I said, looking at my mother, who seemed to understand how heavy my feelings were right now.
“Zara, whatever decision you make, we’ll be by your side. We’ll figure out the best way to deal with it,” my mother replied, giving me the support and understanding I had been hoping for.
The anxiety that was gripping me slowly began to push me to discuss it further. If I was really pregnant with this baby, whatever was inside me, I was going to need an honest explanation from Leo. There had to be a way for me to understand what I was supposed to do with my life.
With renewed determination, I focused on what was coming next. I had to talk to Leo and get the truth I desperately needed. This was the first step in determining the direction of my life—whether I was ready to be a mother, let alone face the fact that this baby wasn’t the one I knew it would be.
Leo arrived at my parents’ house with a serious expression. He looked anxious and worried, and when he looked at me, I could feel the weight of his burden. In a haze of fear and confusion, I didn’t know what to say or do when I saw him.
After trying to calm myself, Leo finally spoke. “Zara, I know this is all very hard to take. I want to explain everything,” he said in a gentle voice. “Yes, I am an alien. My people need human eggs to survive. It’s part of our culture, and I know this sounds like a nightmare.”