Meghan POVI stared out the window overlooking the hospital grounds. The soft rustle of leaves and the tweeting of sparrows taking a dip in the bird baths erected around the garden was like music to my ears and served to take my mind off the nervous fluttering in my stomach. I have been both dreading and looking forward to the meeting with doctor Vera for the past few weeks, and for good reason too.I and my mate Zack have been trying for a baby for ages now and the news the doctor would deliver would relieve me or shatter my heart into a million pieces again. This is not the first time I came to collect the results of a pregnancy test, and all the others have been a disappointing negative. I have no idea what I’m going to do if this one turns out the same way as well. Zack and I want children, of course, but more importantly, he needs an heir. Being the sweet darling that he is, does not care much for it, but that doesn’t mean the whole pack was not rooting for one. Zack is an Al

"Wh-what are you talking about Meghan?" Zack laughed. "What do you mean the child you are carrying is not-"“The doctor’s made a mistake and I was artificially inseminated by another man’s semen," I blurted out, still sobbing.Zack’s laughter turned into disbelief as he turned to face me, and after seeing the seriousness in my eyes, his face quickly changed into something borderline furious. “What? Are you kidding me?” he exclaimed, shocked.I shook my head and went on to explain everything that the doctor had told me about the mix-up at the fertility clinic. It took me ages to complete the simple story since I kept on bursting into tears intermittently. By the time I was done, Zack had realized that this was not a joke, and he grew livid. “Are you serious right now? How could this even happen?” he shouted.I grabbed onto him to stop him from rising and storming away in anger.“Zack, I would never lie about something like this. I, I do not have the foggiest idea what to do Zack. I d

It took me quite a while to find myself back at the hospital, the anxiety that returned by the time I found my way into the hospital halls was crippling. It also did not help that the weather was now overcast and rain was falling with a vengeance. As I sat in the waiting room at the hospital, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. The stark walls and floors, the uncomfortable chairs, and the hushed silence all served to amplify my anxiety.I tried to take heart in the fact that today was one of doctor Vera's working days and at the very least she would certainly look out for me and try to ease my worries before the abortion. As lost in a maze of nervousness as I was, I did not notice a dark haired man sit down next to me until he turned to me and asked, "Are you okay? You look like you've seen a ghost." I managed to offer up a weak smile and told him I was fine. "Are you pregnant?" he asked suddenly. I was taken aback by his question and a bit offended too. The very las

Doctor Vera led me down the hallway towards the room where the ultrasound was going to be performed. The hallway was white and sterile with a few doors opening up to various medical offices. The scent of antiseptic lingered in the air and made me feel uneasy. As we approached the door, Doctor Vera turned to me and smiled reassuringly."Okay, we're almost there. Just a few more steps and we'll get started," she said softly. I nodded nervously, feeling a mix of excitement and anxiety all at once.The room itself was dimly lit, with a small window on one side that let in a bit of natural light. The walls were painted a pale yellow and there was a large, cushioned exam table in the center of the room, positioned in front of a large monitor. The ultrasound machine was set up nearby, its small screen illuminated with faint blue light. Next to it, there was a small stool for the technician to sit on as they performed the examination."Alright, if you could just have a seat here please," Doct

Lin’s PovAs I sat in the waiting room, my mind was preoccupied with thoughts of the woman I had just met. She had been sitting in the corner, and immediately I saw her, I could not help but notice her striking appearance. Her long, dark blonde hair cascaded gracefully down her back, and her light blue eyes seemed to shimmer perpetually with tears unshed.I couldn’t help but feel shaken by the look of despair on her face and the weight of her emotions. It was clear, through her eyes, that something worried her deeply. I had been at the clinic for my mate’s regular check-up, but my attention had been drawn to the woman who looked so very vulnerable.I was consumed with a mix of empathy and concern for her. It was easy to see that she was carrying a heavy burden, and her worried expression only added to my own unease. I couldn’t help but think about the many possible reasons that led her to be in that state, and my heart went out to her. That had been the major reason, above all else, t