The Runaway Lover by Kyzyl Mhy (rocket ebook reader TXT) 📖

I then composed a reply message to them that expressed my apologies and informed them that I am safe and sound inside my bedroom. As expected, Jasper immediately called and scolded me through the phone. 

I was so exhausted to even argue with him so I just listened and apologized for making him worry. I know that I am at fault and I really can’t justify whatever mistake I have done.  

I sighed. I feel so foolish for giving myself up to a complete stranger. I want to cry and beat myself but there’s no point in regretting things – what happened has already happened, and I can’t do anything to turn back time. I’ll just have to live with it. 

- 

A few weeks later... 

“Hi Lander! How are you feeling today?” Tina asked using her happy voice. 

She was currently doing her daily rounds of visiting her patients – Lander is one of them. He is an eight-year-old boy who got admitted due to dengue fever. The boy’s eyes lit up when he saw his favorite doctor. He was still pale and week but it was better compared to when he was unconscious for the first few days. 

“It’s good to see that you’re getting better...” Tina smiled. “Just a few more days and you’ll finally be able to go home with your mom.” She added as she gave the boy a slight pat on the hand. 

Then she began to check on his charts and listen to his heart and lungs using her stethoscope, and the boy was very cooperative so she did not have a hard time. 

After that she excused herself and walked her way back to her clinic and get some rest, but she first made a stop at the nurse station to ask for her other patient’s charts. 

“You’re a little pale, doc. I think you need to get some rest.” One nurse said. 

“I’m fine, Adelaide. I’m always pale...” She chuckled. 

“If I do not know that you’re single, I would think that you’re with child.” Adelaide spoke. “You’ve been acting a little off for the past few weeks, and I also noticed that your boobies are a bit swollen.” she added. 

Tina was surprised to know that the nurse had noticed the small details, that she herself was not able to, and she agrees that her hypothesis was pretty much reasonable. Her eyes widened in realization. Her period has been late for almost two weeks and she was indeed exhibiting the early signs of pregnancy – dizziness, change in appetite, swollen and tenderness, headaches, and frequent urination. 

Oh dear...  

-Tina- 

I took the pregnancy test that I have bought from the pharmacy, and as of now I am currently standing inside one of the cubicles while waiting for the result. I can’t exactly describe what I feel right now but it was like a mixture of nervousness, fear and excitement.  

In a few seconds time I am about to find out if I would be opening another chapter of my life. 

The two-minute timer that I set went off. I am more nervous right now compared to when I took my licensure and broad exam. 

I took a deep breath and exhaled before I focused my vision on the small kit to see the result. 

Two red lines... 

“A-I’m... pregnant.” I whispered to myself. 

- 

“I’m happy for you, Tina!” Kassie smilingly said. “... but I still can’t believe that you slept with a stranger.” she added. “I mean, there’s nothing wrong with that... but he must really be so ideal that you couldn’t resist.” She giggled. 

Tina’s cheeks blushed so she slightly looked down and bit her lower lip. “He is...” she spoke and then Kassie squealed. 

“Hey Kass! Let me just remind you that you’re married already...” Roxanne chuckled. “Richard will go ballistic if he finds out that you’re fangirling over Tina’s handsome one-night stand.” she laughed. 

“There’s no reason for my husband to be jealous...” Kassie replied. “He knows how much I love him, and our son and this baby is the proof of that.” she added with a sly smile on her lips. 

Roxanne just shook her head and laughed at her friend’s remark. “So anyways, what do you plan to do now?” Roxanne asked as she shifted her attention to Tina. “Have you told your brother about this?” She added. 

“I will keep my child.” Tina replied with a small smile on her lips. “...even if it means I’ll do it alone, but I do not know how to tell my brother about this,” she sighed and shook her head.  

“You’ll be fine, Tina.” Kassie smiled. “Roxanne and I will help you.” She added and Roxanne nodded. 

“That’s true! Jasper will have no say, especially if we have his wife us our back-up.” Roxanne chipped in. 

“Thanks guys... I don’t know what I’ll do without you,” Tina smiled. 

To be Continued...

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