Tarzan was already waiting in front of my parents’ villa, phone pressed to his ear. I hadn’t checked mine, but it was obvious he’d been trying to reach me. The moment his eyes landed on me, the smile faded. “What’s wrong, baby?” I forced a smile. “Nothing.” “Lena?" I sighed. “Why do you always know when something’s wrong?” “Because I’m your man.” He said it plainly, then turned to my mother, who had been watching us inside silence. “Rosa, please tell me what’s wrong with her.” “Lena, you should be honest with your man,” Mom said, and walked off, leaving us alone. He stepped closer. “Tell me, please. You don't look happy." I looked down at my hands. “I took a pregnancy test. It was negative.” He didn’t speak right away. I could feel his eyes on me, patient, waiting. “I was hoping all that lovemaking…” A hollow laugh slipped out. “I don’t know.” “And you were disappointed.” He said softly. I nodded, still not meeting his eyes. “And now I’m worried.” “About what?
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