Possession

Nicole awoke to the morning sunlight filtering through the curtains of the room they shared. Two months had passed since she discovered she was pregnant, and while the idea of carrying their children had initially filled her with joy, the reality of her days often left her feeling hollow and lonely. Jasper, though kind in his moments of presence, had been consumed by his duties. His high-demand work kept him away for long stretches, leaving Nicole to fend for herself in both body and spirit.

Her days had fallen into a routine of rest and sparse meals, her appetite diminished by a sense of isolation. She tried to stay strong, but the weight of her situation pressed heavily on her heart. She felt the faint stirrings of life within her, but instead of solace, it only deepened her longing for connection, for Jasper's presence.