Pregnancy Scare

I ended the call and saw the notification.

"Whattt?" I screamed

Two days late, how was I late? Okay it's probably the stress.

I've not made trips or changed environment in a long while, it's probably why my cycle changed and my period is two days late.

It will come, probably tonight or tomorrow morning.

It will come. Carl and I have been careful, we've not had unprotected sex, or have we?

No, no, no, we did, but it was once, that day on the floor of my office.

I tried remembering the date, so I could check if it was on my safe period.

One day to ovulation, this can't be happening to me,

Carl does not love me,

Carl is married to Floral,

Carl is so stupid, I mean how can he have sex with me without using a condom.

Oh I'm so stupid, why do I keep having sex with a man that is not mine?

Do I run a strip test?

No, it is not necessary, I'm not pregnant, it was just once.

My cycle probably changed because of the activity of the past week, I am not pregnant.

I spent the rest of the day keeping my mind busy.

I ran through the activity for the week, then I went to get groceries for the new week.

I also went to the saloon to get my hair treated.

At the end of the day, I was exhausted, hungry and still worried.

I went to the bathroom a million times to check if I was yet on my period, my pantie was dry.

I did not want to get a strip, I was optimistic that my flow was coming,

I thought of Carl, do I call him?

I decided not to, what if he was with his wife.

I decided to have pasta for dinner, I kept myself busy with cooking, trying as much as I could to take my mind off my worry.

To top it all, despite the pregnancy scare, I was still horny.

I tried so much to distract myself, so as I ate my dinner, I watched Netflix.

I woke up the next morning nauseous, I wasn't throwing up but I had a discomforting nausea.

I checked the bedding duvet and my night rope, no sign of blood.

Maybe I would get the strip today.

I decided to have my birth, and then find a solution to this nausea, but I need not to get to work late, today was Monday and Carl's coffee will not make itself.

After my bath, I sat in front of the mirror to dress my hair and my face.

I looked pale, this nausea is killing me.

I fixed my hair but didn't apply any make up.

I didn't feel like it.

I still had time, so I decided to look for a solution to this stupid nausea.

I decided to try the chocolate tea again.

The boilimg scent made me slightly better.

I sipped from the tea cup and savoured the taste.

The sweet burning sensation in my mouth made me feel slightly better.

"Shit"I shouted as I jumped up, I was running late.

I dumped the tea cup in the kitchen and ran to the room.

I picked up my bag and left the apartment,

I was about to lock the door when I remembered I left my purse on the bed.

I raced back to pick it up.

I got to the door and locked it up.

Walking up to get a cab, as I forgot to order one, I then realized I needed a car, my pay could afford me a cheap non luxurious car.

I'd look into that later.

"Hello Sarah"I waved as I hurried up to the elevator.

I dropped my bag on my desk and hurried to get Carl's coffee.

I met Andrea there.

"Good morning Andrea, you need a coffee?"

"Oh my goodness Melanie, you look mess, what have you done to yourself?"

"I feel a bit sick"I admitted.

"You are running late, I came to make Mr Mason's coffee for you, take it go give him before he starts the day on an angry note"

"Thank you Andrea you are a life saver"

"Pass by my office when you are done with the boss" she said and smiled at me

I forced a smile and took the coffee to Carl.

"Good morning boss"I said as I got into the office.

He said nothing, he simply nodded his head, looking at me like some trash.

He took the coffee from the table, I waited for him to dismiss me.

He took a sip from the coffee.

"I need you to make my coffee" He said

"That's what I did Sir"

I said praying I don't have to come across any stress,

I was feeling tired already and it was barely 9am.

"No you did not, this coffee doesn't taste like yours, go get to it"

I went to make him another coffee, the smell of the coffee reawaken the nausea I thought I had overcame.

"Here it is Sir"I handed it to him, he took a sip from it and Gabe a satisfied look.

How can he distinguish the taste of the coffee I make, it's the same thing Andrea and I used.

"May I leave now"I asked feeling dizzy and having a need to test my head.

"No wait" he said

"May I sit"I asked, I needed to sit down.

"No, remain standing" he said giving me a devilish look.

Check out the company's mails and align all my meetings for the week.

Clear a day off work for me also this week.

He kept saying but I wasn't paying attention.

I was light headed and I need to sit now.

"Melanie did you hear me?" Carl asked,

no I didn't hear him, I didn't know what was happening but I was light headed.

"Melanie" Carl called out sharply, I turned to face him, everywhere was gradually getting dark, and then I slumped.

"Melanie"

"Melanie"

I heard Carl's calling out severally, his voice kept getting faint until I couldn't hear him again, then I passed out completely.

"Why is she not yet awake?" I heard Carl asking.

"Be patient she will be up soon, she hasn't been feeding well and she has been stressed, I also ran a few test on her"

"Aside from the part where she has not been eating well, what else is wrong with her?" Carl asked.

"Well I ran some blood test on her, but I can't share the results with you but her, considering the fact that she is only your employee, she might not be comfortable with you knowing about her personal concerns"

I heard the man say, I came to the conclusion that he is a doctor.

"Tell me what the hell is wrong with her"

Carl shouted at the doctor

"Well she is" no Carl shouldn't know if it is what I am thinking about, I opened my eyes.

"I am fine"I announced.

"Thank you Carl for calling a doctor, I'm perfect, doctor would you please come to my office so we can discuss, I don't want us to disturb Mr Mason's work.

Carl started at us, he didn't say anything, so I took it as my clue to run.

I led the doctor to my office and offered him a seat.

"I'm pregnant, isn't it?"

I asked the doctor

"Yes you are"

"How long?"

I asked wanting to be sure

"Two weeks"

"Kindly keep this between us please, don't allow Mr Mason to know about this please"I pleaded with the doctor.

"You have my word, but please come by to the hospital so you can get proper vitamins to help you"

"Thank you doctor"I said dismissing him

"Do you have any morning sickness?"

"Yes, hot chocolate tea helps"I replied

"Keep using that until you are ready to come by to the hospital so I can give you something for the nausea"

"Thanks again"

I locked myself in my office and sat on my chair

Melanie you are an idiot, you are the most stupid person I have seen.

What have you gotten yourself into?

How can you be so stupid Mel?

How can you be pregnant for your boss?

A married man.

He doesn't love you, he doesn't care about you.

Was the adventure worth it?

Will he still want you if he finds out?

So many thoughts ran through my head.

Do I quit the company and run away?

Do I take away the pregnancy?

What do I do?

Who do I confind in?

The Knock on my office door brought me back to reality.

I cleaned my face up on the mirror, and tried to look as presentable as I could.

"You didn't pass by my office again"Andrea complained as I opened up the door for her.

"So sorry I forgot,

I had to redo the coffee and I got tied up with work here.

"Melanie you look horrible, please go home on permission from Mr Mason"

"I will"

"Now, not later"

Andrea scolded and I packed up my things to leave the office.