I will be by your side

****Chloe****


"Chloe, do you want to explain this to me? Why is there a pregnancy test box in your trash bin?"He asks when he reaches me. I can't read what is in his mind right now.

I can't think straight. How am I going to explain this to him? Are we gonna break up because I am pregnant by someone else? Will he agree if I keep it until I adopt someone else? Does he want me to abort the baby? I am about to confess to him the truth when Janet walks into the living room. Her eyes widen and she quickly walks in Alex's direction. She reaches him and points with her finger to the box.

"That is mine, Alex. Sorry, I left it in the bathroom."She suddenly speaks and my mouth opens about this in front of my eyes. She tries to protect me and that is what a really good friend acts like.

I stand on my feet and put my life in my own hands. Nobody needs to sacrifice herself for me. I want to be honest with Alex because that is one of the most important in a relationship. If he can't understand me then we might not fit together. I walk between them and look at him. I take the box from Janet and hold it while gathering my thoughts.

"Alex, that test is mine. I am pregnant."I speak with confidence in my voice. I won't lie to him, that is not fair for him. He was always nice to me from the beginning.

"What? How? We always used protection and it never broke."His eyes widen and shock can be read on his face. He frowns and his eyebrows wrinkle.

"Do you remember that I mentioned my one-night stand after my fiancé cheated on me? That man could be the father of my baby. I have an appointment tomorrow and I can discuss with my doctor about the options."I tell him honestly with a little fear inside me. I feel a little ashamed but at that time it was a good idea. I know I should do something else but at that time it felt right and that man's body on top of me was the perfect way to lose my virginity and left the sadness behind me.

"Oh, Chloe. What options do you think of it? I hope not to have an abortion. I am by your side no matter what. We are together in this as a couple. You don't need to fight alone anymore. Let me know what the doctor says and we will discuss it together. I have to work but I will come here after work and speak about everything."Alex puts his finger under my chin and looks into my eyes while speaking to me. His arms soon wrap around my waist and pull me close to his body. I breathe in his scent and his warmth calms me down. I know that everything will be alright and he is by my side. Janet winks at me and leaves us alone. We speak a little more but soon Alex has to leave because of that emergency call that he received before. He gives me a goodbye kiss before quickly leaving.

I crave some cookies but no chocolate chips at home so I have to go to buy some groceries. If I go there Janet tells me some more stuff on the list and I quickly dress up and drive to the supermarket. The weather is nice but the wind sometimes feels chilly. It is the end of autumn and soon winter is coming so a jacket is a really good choice to wear. I gather everything from my list and pay for them. I put everything in the trunk and headed home. Halfway to home suddenly the car takes a sudden left turn and glides on the road with a strange noise. Luckily I didn't bump into somebody else. I stopped the car on the side of the road to check it. When I step out of the car I see the problem. My tire is flat as paper and has a nail stuck in it. I never changed a tire before and I don't think I can do it alone the first time. Damn it. It is already dark and I can't call anybody to help me. I hitchhike to try to ask for some help. After ten minutes and twenty cars later finally a car stops behind mine. A man around twenty-five gets out of his car and asks me what the problem is. He introduces himself as Mr. Bianchi. I tell him the problem and he gladly offers his help. He is tall and muscular. I can see it even though he wears a jacket. He has blueish eyes but I am not sure because of the darkness around us. His hair is shorter on the side than the top. The top of his hair stands high in the air. He must be experienced to change a tire because he finishes in ten minutes. He cleans his hands with his trousers after he finishes my car.

"Thank you Mr. Bianchi for your help. I can offer you some money for your help or invite you to a cup of coffee. What do you think about it?"

"Thanks for the offers Ms. Smith but I can't accept money for this easy work. I am glad I can help you. I would like a cup of coffee but I am in a hurry and already late."He answers quickly without thinking for a second.

"I understand. Here is my name card. Call me when you're around and I will invite you for a coffee then. Thanks for your help and take care."I tell him and after we both sit in our cars and drive away. At home, I put away the stuff I bought from the store. I quickly start to work on my cookies. After I bake them I sit comfortably on the couch and watch a movie while eating my cookies with a mug of milk. It feels amazing and my tummy loves it also. Instinctively I put my hand on my belly and caress it. I hope the best for my baby and I fall asleep on the couch.