THE WIDOW WHO NEVER WAS

ALIRA'S POVI gazed at the results in my hands over and over again in confusion.My hands shook violently as I read through every line carefully to make sure I wasn't reading any part wrong.“Wh..wh..what’s the mea…meaning of this doctor?? I..I.. don't…understand.” I said as I stuttered."I am so sorry Mrs Alira but your chances of carrying a child of your own are very slim and nearly impossible....but there are other options to look at..we have surrogacy, adoptions and…”"No!!!!! No..no..no..no..this can't be, doctor…this test is wrong!! I am sure it is…I felt something move inside of my stomach…I know I am pregnant.”“It could be gas or stress because sometimes stress can manifest physically including having abdominal sensations.” The doctor said as tears welled up in my eyes.“But why?? Why can't I ever conceive??? Why!!!!" “Try to be calm Mrs Alira while I explain the reasons for you…remember the time you got pregnant and took some pills you mistook for vitamins that we later fou

ALIRA'S POV “It's Alec." Betsy bit out.At that moment, it felt like I was being poured ice water and I instantly started shivering."Which Alec??” My mother asked."How many Alecs do we have mother??”"Wait, are you trying to tell me that you are pregnant for your sister's husband??”“He was mine first before he met Alira…and as far as I am concerned, I don't acknowledge that sham of a marriage.” Betsy said.I was patiently waiting for my Mother's response….I was waiting for her to say something...to defend my honor...to call Betsy back to order.“Well, if that's the case then it's fine…i'm glad you could give him what Alira couldn't give to him.” My Mother said as I almost dropped down to the ground.“Well I kinda have a secret to share with you Mother but promise you wouldn't say anything to anyone." Betsy said. “Tell me anything dear… I am all ears." “When Alira was pregnant for the first time, Alec told me about it and said he didn't want his child coming from her and he said

ALIRA'S POV "Will you marry me?"The velvet box trembled slightly in his hands, and the candlelight flickered around us. For a moment, I couldn’t breathe…not from joy and definitely not from surprise but from the surreal recognition.This had happened before..Exactly this way. The rooftop restaurant, the violinist in the corner, his polished smile and the diamond that once sealed my fate.I blinked as the world tilted.My fingers trembled on the edge of reality as a thousand memories surged into my mind…hospital, betrayal, blood, the staircase, his hands, my death.I was back.Two years before.Back to the very day I said yes.He waited with his eyes bright with anticipation, the same eyes that once watched me fall. I swallowed the bile in my throat. My heart hammered in my chest but not from love, but from clarity.This wasn’t fate.This was my rebirth.And I would rewrite the ending."Yes." I said as I smiled.His face lit up as he leaned in to kiss me.I let him but behind my

ALIRA'S POV “What the hell was that for??!!" Alec yelled in anger.“Oh goodness, I am so sorry Alec..I thought I saw something creeping up your face…I didn't do that intentionally.” I said."You saw something creeping up my face and you couldn't just say it with words??” He asked, clearly still angry."I am sorry babe." I said with a pretentious sad look on my face.“You are acting weird Alira…is everything alright?? Do you not feel well??” Alec asked."I feel well..am just tired and I had a long day.”"Are you sure Alira??”"Yes Alec.”"Alright, if you say so…anyway come and eat something..the food is ready.”"Alright, I'll be down in a jiffy.” I said.Alec nodded his head, kissed my cheek and walked away.I quickly changed into my clothes and walked downstairs and was surprised to see the table already set.I sat down and Alec served the food but I just kept gazing at the food without eating.“What's going on?? You don't like the food??" Alec asked.“No..it looks good." “And it ta

ALIRA'S POV “What did I do wrong Liam?? Why are you suddenly asking me out of your house??" I asked in confusion.“Do you want me to do anything else for you??" Liam asked.“No but…" “Then it's best you leave now, Alira." He said.“I will leave Liam but will you tell me what I did wrong??" “What you did wrong?? Do you take me for a fool Alira?? So you are going to pretend you don't remember??" "Remember what?? I am confused Liam.”"If you don't remember then it's best you forget about it…you can find your way out when you are done.” He said as he walked away without waiting for my response.I looked around in confusion as I gradually stood up from the couch where I sat.As I walked out of the house, his words kept on replaying in my mind and I wondered what I forgot because if Liam was that upset about it, then it must have been serious.As I drove back home, I got a message notification from Alec apologizing and asking to go out on a date with me but I ignored the text message an