Pregnant

Lily

As I returned home, every part of my body weighed me down. My body ached and I could barely think.

The rest of the night was a blur as I stepped into the bedroom, collapsing onto the bed.

The mattress embraced me and I closed my eyes, slipping into a fitful sleep.

In the morning, I woke up with a gnawing hunger.

It was my fault for sleeping off without eating. I sighed getting off my bed.

My bare feet padded across the cool, hardwood floor as I made my way to the kitchen. Opening the fridge for food, I stopped as I recognized a large pack. The same pack Lisa had given me yesterday.

As she had instructed I waited in the hotel lobby after work. When she'd arrived, she came with a small pack, handing it over to me.

“You can try it now or put it in the fridge for later.” she'd winked at me before bidding me goodbye.

Even in my exhausted state, I still followed her instructions.

Taking out the pack, I opened it, only to gasp.

There, nestled within the container, was steak, accompani