Samantha
I heard the front door open before Charlie turned on the light, finding me shrunken on the couch.
"Sam, you're still awake! " she exclaimed with concern.
I took my phone, noting it was after 2:00 in the morning. I lay here waiting for Theon to return the call and I didn't even notice the passage of time.
"I think I got some sleep," I sat down.
"What happened? Why are you here?”
"I called him ," I explained, feeling my face warm.
" Oh, I understand," she sat next to me.
I've been running away from that connection ever since I found out about the pregnancy. The girls were trying to convince me to call Theon since my appointment last week, but I always lost my nerve at the last moment, and today, reviewing the ultrasound photos, I decided to try.
“How did he react? " she held my hand.
"The way you expected, I think," I shrugged, looked away," first he thought I was joking, then he said he needed some time, and he'd call me later, and he didn't call me anymore.
"Do you think that's a bad sign? " she observed me.
"I don't know," I admitted, "I found out a fortnight ago, and I'm still freaking out a little bit, I wouldn't judge him for dancing naked in the snow or anything.
Charlie laughed beside me, and I couldn't help but join her.
"From what you've told him, it would be a good sight," Charlie teased me.
"No, it would be an incredible sight," I laughed, feeling a little better.
It wasn't so bad, your reaction was better than I expected. Maybe he'll call me tomorrow. Or later.
"Well, it can't be easy to get this news over the phone," Charlie indicated that I'd lie on his legs.
"No, you mustn't," I sighed.
She started messing with my hair, offering me a little comfort.
"He said it won't go away," I commented staring into the void.
"That's good, at least it's responsible.
"He's older, I think that influences," I explained.
"It's going to be all right, Sam," she declared, "you'll take care of it. I know you will.
"I hope you're right. I just remember the sound of the baby's heart and the fact that there's someone who depends on me now —I turned my face to face it—I don't know him and I can't say I feel all maternal right now, but I want him to be okay.
Charlie gently pushed me so I could get up.
"And he'll be fine, especially after his mother's a little sleep," she instructed me, "Come on Samantha, it's late. He's not going to call today.
I accepted your suggestion, going to the room deciding to rest. I woke up almost at lunchtime the next day, feeling like my stomach was being corroded by acid. I needed to eat something urgent.
I went to the kitchen after brushing my teeth, where Charlie was preparing our breakfast, had some eggs and strips of Bacon scattered all over the countertop.
"Are you feeling better? " my friend smiled as she watched me approach.
"I'll feel better as soon as I eat something—I sighed, watching everything that was scattered there.
I loved all those things, I always did. But today I couldn't even look at Bacon.
"Do you want something else? — she asked worried ly as I felt my stomach turn.
"I don't know, maybe fried chicken? "I scoffed at watching my friend keep the bacon when the intercom rang—Are you expecting someone?
"No," she walked to the device while I picked up a cookie in a jar on the counter - Who is it?
" Uh... Theon. Is Samantha there? — the voice went off the other side causing me to choke on the cookie.
"What's he doing here? "I whispered to Charlie that he would cast a confused look at me.
"I don't know! Should I let you in? — she whispered back.
"I'm not dressed! "I returned, pointing to the old, long regatta that I wore as pajamas.
"What do I say then?
"Excuse me, miss," an unknown voice has softened, "if you keep pushing the button we hear everything. Samantha, I'm sure my cousin has seen you... There...
"Samantha, can we talk? "Theon asked for a little panting".
"She'll come down," Charlie decided in my place.
I ran into the room, trying to get ready as quickly as possible, while Theon was waiting for me at the entrance. Did he really travel so many miles to talk to me?
I put on black knit pants and a moose blouse, fastened my hair in a ponytail and rushed out, wearing a sneaker on the way. It didn't take me long to get to the concierge, where Theon and another boy were waiting for me.
"Hi," I changed my gaze between the two, a little out of place.
I didn't know how to act near him, and he seemed to be suffering from the same evil, as he watched me with both hands in his pocket. We didn't even look like the same people from weeks ago, who couldn't keep their hands off each other whenever they were in the same environment.
His look lingered a little on my face before coming down and settling on my belly. It was your friend who prevented the situation from getting even more uncomfortable.
"Hi Samantha, I'm Gregor Evangelous, Theon's cousin. It's a pleasure to meet you—He reached out, squeezing mine with kindness.
"It's a pleasure, you're the one who got married? " I smiled politely.
"Exactly, and as the child was conceived because of me, if it is a boy, it must be called Gregor—He blinked, causing my face to warm.
"Gregor I call you when i'm done, you can crawl into any casino you find until then— Theon muttered, seeming annoyed by his cousin's prank.
"And so he kicks me out. It's been a pleasure, Samantha. Congratulations on the baby — He waved before walking away.
I sighed, looking around without knowing how to act.
"Do you know any restaurant nearby? "He questioned, breaking the silence.
"Yes, there's one on the next block.
We walked side by side without saying anything. I was thinking about how I could start that conversation, but I had no idea what to say. As soon as we arrived, we settled into a table, choosing what to order on the menu and taking advantage of that moment to gather all the courage needed for what would come next.
"Have you decided what you're going to order? "A young waiter broke the awkward silence that settled between the two of us.
" Samantha?
"I don't know," I suspected alternating my gaze between salmon and a steak with vegetables, "I don't know what I want.
"Nothing caught your eye? - he frowned.
"In fact, I'm in doubt between the salmon and the steak," I explained, feeling my face blush.
Since when have I lost the ability to choose between two simple dishes!?
"We want a salmon and two steaks," he decided, delivering the menu to the waiter-- and two orange juices to drink?
"It may be," I babbled confusedly.
He thinks I'm going to eat all this?
The waiter walked away, leaving us there alone.
" Theon, I'm not going to eat two plates!
"You don't have to eat them both now. What you don't eat, we ask you to pack for the trip—he shrugged—I don't want you to feel like anything later.
"I don't know if that's how it works," I rolled my eyes, containing a little smile.
I felt good about that slightest gesture of care. Elle and Charlie had been trying to take care of me for the last few days, but it was different when this care came from my son's father.
"Don't worry, every restaurant packs for the trip," he said with a smile.
"I'm talking about the question of will," I gave back, "I was just in doubt about the two of you, I don't need to eat both.
"I'd rather not risk it," he blinked, stealing my breath, reminding me of exactly what brought us to this situation!
Silence once again reined between the two of us after that. It was obvious that we would have to talk at some point, but we didn't know how to start.
I took my hand up to my belly, stroking her. My abdomen, previously defined, was already acquiring another form, showing that there was someone living there. Charlie assured me that it hadn't changed much, but I could see the difference.
"I thought you'd call me," I started.
"I'm sorry, I thought it would be best to have this conversation in person," he scratched his throat "how are you?"
"I am fine," I answered timidly, "and you, how are you digesting all this?
"Samantha, I'm going to be honest with you..."
"You're freaking out, aren't you? "I looked away.
"It's not easy, children weren't in my plans for years to come," he sighed.
"I don't even know if children were in my plans," I admitted, "but now...
"Now we have to deal with it," he took a deep breath "How do you want to do it, Samantha?"
“How?” I pised stunned by the direct question.
Of course we needed to discuss it, but did we need to approach it in such a direct way?
Luckily, the waiter approached the table with our requests, giving me an over-the-top moment to think about what to answer.
"All right, Theon” I suspected when I noticed the boy's dull look “as I told you, we can do the DNA test, I've done the DNA test, and we can do it even before the baby is born, but I'd rather wait, if you don't mind.”
"We can wait, we will do as soon as he is born," he agreed before amending, not that I don't trust you, but...
"We don't know each other," I looked away, picking up the cutlery in an attempt to distract me.
"I didn't mean to offend," he tried to fix it.
"All right, I understand," I assured without staring at him, feeling a knot form in my throat.
Not now, Samantha!
"Samantha, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to offend, really—he hurried to see me blink to ward off the tears that threatened to flow in my eyes.
"It didn't offend," I denied trying to cut a piece of steak," I'm sorry, it's the hormones, I'm fine.
"Are you sure? "he asked worriedly, handing me a paper napkin—I know it's hard, but we need to talk about it.
"I'm fine, really—I was able to control myself—I was just terrified the last few days and now that you're here.
"You should have called me sooner," he reached my hand over the table, "I'm sorry you went through this alone." If I can do anything to make you feel better.
"Maybe you can wake me up and tell me it was all a dream? "I forced one smile, receiving another in return.
"It would be good," he laughed, "Why don't we eat and talk about it later?"
"Thank you," I sighed relieved before focusing on feeding the little being who wasn't happy inside me at all.
SamanthaWe both ate in silence for a few minutes, and little by little I became better. He was there with me after all. That's a good sign, right? I'm not alone."I got the pictures you sent yesterday, are you already doing prenatal care? " Theon broke his silence after a few minutes, watching me with fun as I alternated between fish and meat."Yes, I started last week, Elle got an emergency appointment with her doctor—I forced myself to swallow what was in my mouth."And how was everything? — he seemed interested."I'm nine weeks now, she gave me some vitamins and I did other tests. It's okay, it's okay."And when are you born? " he asked."In early March," I recounted, siluting the glass of juice, the same month as my birthday."Really? Do you have your birthday in March? " he smiled.That question affected me, I don't know anything about the man I'm going to have a child with!"God, we know nothing about each other," I moaned disgusted.Theon seemed bland with that comment."I don
Theon A relief came over me as I heard Sam's answer, it gave me a light at the end of the whole situation. It wouldn't be easy, but we could make it work. For the sake of that child, we would make it work. " Thank you so much," I sighed, hugging her. " It was nothing," she assured me, looking a little embarrassed. " Come on, you better get out of this sun," I stood up, helping her out. Samantha smiled, walking beside me with a calmer expression. I let my mind wander for a moment to the day before, when I didn't know everything that awaited me. I had been happy with Harper, And now I don't even know what awaits me from this point on. Will she take it well? How can I tell her something like this? And my family, what will they think of all this? " Well, how will all this work out? " Samantha's voice brought me back from my reverie, as we approached her apartment. " What do you mean?” " What is your city like? When can I move, where will I live? " she explained. " Ahh yes," I fr
Theon Gregor and I left Vegas in the morning, but it was almost lunchtime when we arrived in Aspen. I dropped him off at his house before heading back to mine, letting Harper know that I had arrived before I got into the shower. My only desire at that moment was to sleep for the rest of the afternoon, but I was aware that if I delayed my conversation with my girlfriend any longer, I would lose the courage to tell her what I had discovered. As soon as I was out of the shower, I went to the kitchen, rummaging through the fridge for something for lunch while planning to visit Harper soon after. The sound of the front door being unlocked caught my attention, I closed the fridge and walked to the living room, almost bumping into Harper on the way. " Theon! Hi," she smiled as she saw me. She was wearing a blue plaid shirt and a scarf around her neck. Her hair was tied up simply, but she still managed to look beautiful with that easy smile on her lips. A smile that I would be taking off s
Theon I left the house determined to get that matter over with. My mother's house was not too far away, so I arrived within ten minutes. The first thing I heard as I passed through the front door was the sound of the loud crying of Daphne, Lara's daughter. Right away Evangeline, my younger sister, came towards me with an exasperated expression on her face. " For the sake of your sanity, you better get out of here now," she raised her voice, "this girl hasn't stopped yelling for at least an hour!” I didn't have time to answer her, she simply ran towards the stairs, disappearing upstairs, while my niece's screams, if possible, became even louder. " She's hungry! " my mother's voice sounded muffled from the living room. " I told you, it's not time," my sister whined, "she just had a feed!” I walked over to where they were standing, watching my sister standing near the large glass door that led to the back yard, cradling her daughter in an attempt to somehow comfort her. My mother s
" You've got us curious," Lara smiled encouragingly. " Well, I got a call on Friday," I scratched my throat. " What kind of call? Business? " Liny questioned, concentrating on her food. " I'm going to be a father," I revealed bluntly, causing them all to freeze at the news. Liny had stopped her fork halfway to her mouth, staring at me in shock, while the others seemed to have a similar reaction. " What did you say? " my mother stammered. " I found out on Friday and am still trying to assimilate," I explained. " My God, Theon," Lara smiled, “How long has Harper been expecting?” "That's all the more reason for you to propose to her! " my grandmother pointed out cheerfully. " Harper is not pregnant," I corrected that misunderstanding. " Now I don't get it," Liny frowned. " I met a girl in Las Vegas during Gregor's bachelor party," I looked away to my almost untouched plate, "on Friday she called me to tell me that she is pregnant and that I am the father.” " You got a stranger
Samantha The ringing of the doorbell caught my attention as I folded the last of my clothes into my suitcase. " Sam, are you ready?" Elle's voice sounded in the hallway next to the bedroom a few moments later. " Almost," I crooned. She opened the door, rolling her eyes to find me wearing only panties and a bra and a towel wrapped around my hair. " You're not even dressed yet! That's typical," she sighed, "hurry up your little bit of pregnancy, or you won't look presentable in time. Soon the girls will be here!” " Do you realize how crazy this is? " I let out, looking for an outfit that fit me. “Besides, it's not my fault, I spent the last few minutes kneeling on the bathroom floor next to the toilet. I didn't have much of a choice.” When they found out about my pregnancy and my move to Aspen, the girls from work decided to have an early baby shower as a goodbye. Although I said I thought it was crazy, I was only three months pregnant, but I felt grateful for this gesture. They w
Samantha The flight was smooth, and two hours after boarding, I arrived in Denver with my heart pounding hard in my chest. That was it, it was done. I move for an unknown city, to unknown people, to complete the greatest madness of my life. But now I have no way back.I looked around as I left the airport arrivals area pushing a cart with all my luggage, which was not much, in search of Theon. I frowned as I passed a gargoyle that "adorned" the environment, it was the ugliest thing I had ever seen. Did anyone really think it would be a good decoration? I sat down in one of the vacant seats, waiting for the father of my son to show up. After a few minutes without any sign of him, I decided to call, but before the call could be completed, he appeared panting in my field of vision. And to my utter surprise, he was accompanied.The woman next to him was shorter than him, with shoulder length dark hair and delicate features. Is this his girlfriend? " Samantha, I am sorry! " He apolog
Samantha An uneasy silence filled the vehicle, and I was often watched by Calliope and her brother through the rearview mirror, but I promptly ignored them. I couldn't wait to get to my new home and get rid of them both. As the road became steeper and surrounded by those big rocky mountains, I began to feel the effects of the altitude, and the fact that the road was so winding was not helping my discomfort. I tried to restrain myself as best I could, but the second time I squatted down on the bench to get a little more comfortable, I felt Theon's gaze on me. " Samantha, are you all right? " he asked worriedly, finally breaking the silence that had settled over the room. " Yes, I am," I tried to keep my voice steady, "just…” " Just? " he insisted anxiously. " I think I need some air," I explained, closing my eyes and breathing deeply, under the watchful eyes of the two brothers. " In a few miles there is a lookout, I can stop there," he explained. " Can you handle it? " Calliope