[Adagio Dazzle’s P.O.V.]
Wednesday was just the same day as the previous two. I’d been rudely awakened by the same routine: wake up, vomit, brush, shower, eat, and stay indoors for the rest of the day with the girls. It’s what I’ve been doing lately for the past several days. Despite the girls being here to keep me company, the situation I am in due to my supposed illness was starting to get on my nerves.
- The Next Day -
I’ve been sick consecutively for four days now, leaving me stranded inside my own house. Quite ironic how I live in my own house, yet I’m being kept inside like a prisoner without handcuffs, I thought to myself.
I sighed as I sensed an uncomfortable feeling stir inside my stomach area. I instantly bolted out of my bed and and went into the toilet to throw up the contents. I could hear a loud bang from my room which I’d assume was Sunset. I looked into the mirror. I look like crap. Suddenly, the bathroom door opened as Sunset stood there and came over, placing an arm around my shoulder whilst patting my back soothingly.
“Ugh! I’m getting irritated of all this vomiting! Why in Tartarus is this happening?” I groaned frustratingly.
“I don’t know, but first, let’s get you cleaned up. Here’s your brush.” Sunset handed me my toothbrush and my toothpaste. I squeezed a small amount. “I’ll go downstairs and make some breakfast while you brush your teeth and take a shower to remove yourself of that horrid smell,” she explained before grinning sheepishly, realizing her words. “No offence.”
“Eh, it’s okay. It’s not like I’m doing it on purpose,” I waved off. Another wave struck me, forcing me to lean over the edge of the sink, my stomach squeezing out bile as there was nothing left to empty.
“Ugh, I’m getting sick of this… no pun intended.” Sunset chuckled.
I closed my eyes briefly. “Could you bring my towel in for me?” I asked.
“Sure. I’ll be right back.” Sunset left the bathroom and came back shortly with my towel.
“Here.”
“Thanks.” I took the towel from her.
“No problem. I’ll be downstairs when you’re done,” she reminded. I nodded before she left. I placed my towel near the cubicle and walked to the sink to brush my teeth first. After a rigorous scrubbing to remove the horrible taste, I stripped off my clothes and undergarments. I went into the cubicle to cleanse myself both of dirt and the horrid smell.
I scrubbed my body clean to make sure I was free of germs and other bacteria. I turned off the shower and grabbed my towel nearby, scrubbing my body dry. I then wrapped the towel around me, picked up my clothes, and went back to my bedroom. As I left the bathroom, my mind clicked. I nearly forgot about my medical appointment with Dr. Turner. Silly me.
I chucked my worn clothes into the laundry and grabbed a pair of jeans, a light purple sweater from my wardrobe, and a pair of new purple undergarments from my drawer. I quickly changed into my new clothes and dried my hair with a dryer before combing it down. I looked at myself into the mirror, flashing my best smile. I’m good to go. I left my bedroom and went downstairs to the kitchen where Sunset was sitting down, staring out the window.
I pulled back a chair and sat down. “Here’s your breakfast,” Sunset offered, sliding a plate over to me. It was toast with marmite and a mug of coffee.
“Thanks,” I said. I took a bite out of my sandwich and wolfed down the rest in seconds.
“Such a hungry wolf,” Sunset teased.
“Yeah, whatever,” I muttered, rolling my eyes. I grabbed my mug of coffee Sunset made for me and prepared to take a sip. I began to feel dizzy as I slowly set my mug down, placing a hand over my head.
“Adagio, are you okay?” Sunset asked with concern.
“Yeah. Yeah, I’m fine,” I said, taking deep breaths. “I think I’ll pass on the coffee. It makes me dizzy when I try to drink coffee now,” I explained.
“Oh. Sorry about that. Would you like a glass of water instead?” she offered. I nodded in response. Sunset stood up and went over to the fridge, pouring some water into a glass which she handed to me.
“Thanks.”
“No problem. I’ll have that coffee instead.” I offered the mug back to her as she took a sip from it. I drank small gulps of water from my glass.
“Ah! I feel much more refreshed,” I sighed in relief.
Sunset stirred her mug with a teaspoon while I occasionally sipped my glass.
“So, today’s your medical appointment huh?” Sunset asked.
“Yeah. I nearly forgot about it. Good thing I remembered. Thanks for the reminder.”
“Don’t sweat it,” Sunset waved off. We sat there, enjoying the silence until the bell rang. I raised an eyebrow and looked at Sunset who also had a confused expression on her face.
“Don’t look at me. I have no idea who it is at the door,” she defended, shrugging.
“I’ll go and see who it is,” I said. Sunset nodded as I stood from my seat and walked to the front door. I twisted the handle and opened the door, and standing before me were Flash and Twilight. I smiled at their presence but deep inside, I was also smirking. They’d make such a cute couple.
“Morning, Adagio,” the duo greeted.
“Morning Twilight, Flash. Come on in,” I greeted in return, opening the door wider for the both of them.
“Thanks. Is Sunset still here?” she asked.
“Yeah, she’s in the kitchen,” I replied.
“What’s Sunset doing here?” Flash asked curiously.
“She’s decided to stay overnight the past several days to look after me because I’ve been sick lately,” I answered him.
“Oh. That’s kind of her. I hope you’re feeling better.”
“Waking up with a painful headache and vomiting every morning is on the contrary, but thanks for your concern. I appreciate it.” I smiled at him which he returned. We entered the kitchen as Sunset sat there, sipping her coffee.
“Morning, Sunset,” Twilight greeted her.
“Morning, guys,” Sunset greeted back. She stood up as they exchanged a sister-like hug.
“How come I didn’t get a hug?” I pouted fakely. The duo chuckled, causing a smile to reappear on my face.
“Oh come here you.” The girls pulled me into their embrace. I noticed Flash standing there alone. I kinda feel bad for him. Wait a minute… an idea clicked in my mind. A devious smirk grew on my face.
“Flash, why don’t you come and join us?” I said with a teasing tone.
“W-what?” Flash stuttered. A faint red blush appeared on his cheeks, causing me to grin wider.
“Yeah, Flash!” Sunset urged.
“Come on, don’t be shy,” Twilight encouraged.
“I don’t know…”
“Stop being such a wuss,” I taunted, grinning.
“I’m not a wuss! I’m not into this girl stuff you guys do,” he huffed, crossing his arms. Twilight pouted as her eyes grew big as a puppy.
“Please?” Twilight begged in an adorable tone.
Ohohoho. This, I’ve got to see.
Flash opened one eye and looked at Twilight which caused him to redirect his attention.
“Twili—”
“Pleaaaassee?” Twilight begged again. Her eyes grew bigger which was unusually hilarious to watch. I could see a hesitant expression on Flash’s face. I knew he was going to give in soon enough. Indeed, Flash sighed in defeat.
“Fine,” Flash admitted, rolling his eyes. We pulled him into the group hug and stood there for a moment before breaking away.
“There, that wasn’t that hard, now was it?” I teased, shooting a smirk at Flash. I noticed his eyes widen a bit which I assume he must’ve caught on.
“N-no… I guess not,” Flash leaned in and whispered so only I could hear. “You sneaky little devil.”
I couldn’t help but laugh. I sat back down in my seat and gestured to the table for Flash and Twilight. “So, what brings you two here today?” I asked.
“Well, I did say I’d come by today when I have time and I’ve got plenty according to my sch—”
“Okay, we get it. You have a list of chores, schedules, and the random hoo hah,” I finished for her. Twilight shot me a look of irritation while I shrugged.
“Anyway, as I was saying before I was interrupted, I decided to come by and keep you company,” she explained.
“Where’re the others?” I asked.
“I’ve sent a text to each of them. They said they can’t come for today because of chores and commitments and stuff.”
“Okay, but what about Flash? What’s he doing here?” I questioned, tilting my head over to him.
“Oh, so I’m not welcome here? Geez, I’ll leave then.” Flash stood up to leave, but I grabbed him by the arm.
“Not what I was implying,” I said firmly.
“Oh.” Flash scratched the back of his head embarrassingly as the girls giggled, much to his chagrin.
“Well, Flash decided to come by today and hang for a bit. He’s leaving for a few days down to the city of Manehattan to visit some relatives.” Twilight explained.
“Oh?”
“Just taking a short vacation. I should be back this Saturday,” he said briefly.
“Ah, I see. Well, I wish you a safe trip to Manehattan,” I said.
“Thanks. Is there anything to do around here? I’m bored,” Flash groaned.
The girls, Flash, and I went to the living room and sat down to watch TV while having a general conversation with each other.
- In The Afternoon -
I checked my phone and noticed it was now 5:03 P.M., that was when Flash had to leave for the airport to fly to Manehattan. We walked with Flash to the front door as his taxi leaving for the terminal was waiting outside.
“Take care and have a safe flight, alright?” Sunset said. He nodded and turned around to leave only to have Twilight hug him from behind.
“Be safe out there,” Twilight said. He turned his head to nod, noticing a faint blush on his cheeks. I smirked at the scene before me.
“I-I will, Twi. Thanks.” He looked at me to say goodbye before heading off.
“Stay safe in Manehattan, Flash,” I said.
“Thanks. Good luck with your hospital appointment as well,” he replied. I nodded and smiled. He waved goodbye which the girls and I returned. We stood outside as the vehicle drove down the road and disappeared from view.
“I hope he’ll be okay in Manehattan,” Twilight said with concern in her tone.
“He’ll be fine. Flash can take care of himself,” I reassured her.
“Isn’t your appointment at 5:30?” Sunset asked.
“It is. I should probably get going or I’ll be late. I don’t want to waste Dr. Whooves’ time any further,” I replied. The girls nodded. I went back inside and trudged up to my room for my house keys. I found them and went back downstairs and headed outside where the girls were waiting. I closed the front door and locked it.
“Alright, I’ll be heading off. See you guys after my appointment,” I said. I left my house and began walking to Canterlot General Hospital, which wasn’t too far away. Glad I live in the centre. It was a relief to be out and about again after being stuck inside for several days.
“Wait!” a voice called out. I turned around to see Twilight and Sunset rushing forwards to me.
“Sunset? Twilight? What is it?” I asked.
“Can we come with you?” Sunset said.
“Um, sure, but why?” I questioned.
“We figured we could keep you company on the way, and wait for you to finish your appointment,” Twilight answered. I stared in silence, pondering over their request.
“Hmmm. Sure. Thanks for the company, girls,” I said cheerfully, smiling.
“Let’s go then! We don’t want to be late!” Twilight exclaimed.
“You mean, ‘I don’t want to be late’?” I corrected her.
“Right, let’s go!”
Twilight, Sunset, and I walked on our way towards the general hospital. I checked the time once we got there. It was now 5:18PM. Phew, I’ve still got some time to spare, I sighed in relief. We entered the hospital and approached the reception desk.
“Hello and welcome to Canterlot General Hospital. How can I help you today?” a desk nurse asked.
“Hello, I have an appointment today with Dr. Whooves at 5:30,” I told her.
“Can I get the name please?”
“Adagio Dazzle.”
The desk nurse flipped through some pages as she scanned for my name.
“Hmmm. Ah, yes. Please head to room 63, ground floor,” the nurse directed. We thanked the nurse.
We stopped at a hallway intersection when we saw a sign pointing to the left labeled Rooms 1 - 100. That must be it.
“This way,” I gestured. We walked down the hallway and passed by doors on both sides.
“60, 61, 62… Ah, here we are. Room 63,” I said. We stopped outside the room the nurse directed us to. On the door, it said Dr. Turner. I suddenly felt uneasy but I shrugged it off, assuming it was normal to feel this way. I sat down on a chair while I waited to be called in. I checked my phone and saw it was now 5:20 P.M.
“Hey there,” a feminine voice spoke. I looked to the direction the voice came from. It was from a girl sitting next to me. Twilight and Sunset were sitting on the other side of the girl. The girl had long dark and light brown hair that was tied to form a long tail, fuchsia eyes like mine, and had light tan skin.
“Um, hey. Do I know you from somewhere?” I replied cautiously.
“Why, yes! I was in the same year and music class with you at Canterlot High,” she explained merrily.
I sat there in silence as I attempted to recall my thoughts. Finally, I remembered. “Ah, yes. Cupcake Slash right?” I held my hand out
“Eyup, that’s me! You’re Adagio, if I’m not mistaken?” I nodded my head to confirm as Cupcake shook my hand.
“Wow, I never thought I’d see anyone outside from school, much less from the music class,” she said in awe.
“Yeah. I’ve seen you around in class. We just haven’t talked in or out of class before, except maybe during a few group lessons.”
“Oh, yeah. I remember. You have a beautiful voice, and so does that boy with blue hair. He’s soooo handsome with those blue eyes, he sings like a heavenly angel. I think I’m in love,” Cupcake sighed dreamily.
I felt a twinge of jealousy rise in my chest. I wanted to grab this girl by the shoulders and straight up tell her in the face that Clavier and I are in a relationship. Unfortunately, I cannot blow our cover as I’m forced to listen to her words. Calm down, Adagio. She’s only got a crush on him. Don’t do anything drastic, I warned myself. I breathed in deeply to calm down.
“Y-yeah. He’s pretty cool,” I admitted. I looked over to Sunset and Twilight who were sitting on the right side of Cupcake. I decided to introduce them to her. I didn’t want to seem rude.
“By the way, these are my friends, Sunset Shimmer and Twilight Sparkle,” I gestured with my hands.
“Hi! It’s nice to meet you guys” Cupcake greeted in the same cheerful tone.
“Hey. Pleasure to make your acquaintance,” Sunset said, shaking her hand.
“It’s a pleasure to meet you,” Twilight greeted, shaking Cupcake’s hand after Sunset. Suddenly, I heard the door open. A nurse stood there.
“Is Ms. Adagio Dazzle here?” the nurse asked.
“That’s me,” I gestured to myself.
“Follow me please.” I nodded and stood up. I looked back to the girls and Cupcake.
“Well, here I go,” I mumbled nervously.
“Relax. You’ll be fine. It’s only a check-up,” Sunset reassured.
“It was nice meeting you, Adagio,” Cupcake said. I nodded and gave a smile of my own.
“Likewise.” I turned around to face the nurse who was standing outside, holding the door open.
“Right, just a check-up,” I reminded myself. Despite my self-encouragement, the nagging feeling remained. I looked behind and waved back to the girls and to Cupcake, which she eagerly returned. I followed the nurse inside a room which had a desk, a filing cabinet, and a weight scale.
“Adagio Dazzle?” the nurse repeated.
“Mhm,” I replied.
“Do you remember me?”
I glanced at her for a moment as I recalled my thoughts. My eyes grew wide in surprise. “Nurse Redheart?” I said hesitantly.
She let out a chuckle. “I see you still have a good memory.” She held out her arms. I stepped forward and accepted her embrace. “My Faust, how long has it been? Five or six years? You were about this tall the last time I saw you.” She gestured with her hand up to her neck.I chuckled at the memory. Like Dr. Whooves, Redheart was a good friend of the family and was my childhood nurse. I look up to her like my own sister, seeing as I have none.
“Look at how you’ve grown. You’re now a full-grown lady,” she complimented, smiling. I gave her a smile of my own.
“Thanks. You look the same. Young and beautiful as ever,” I teased, yet truthfully. Redheart let out a warm laugh.
“You’re still the sweet little girl I knew.” Nurse Redheart’s expression morphed to a professional stance. “Alright, so let’s get you sorted out before I hand you over to Dr. Whooves,” she said briefly, grabbing a notepad and a pen from her desk.
“Alright, I’ll be taking your height and weight first. I’ll need you to take off your boots to prevent interference. Please stand over there,” she pointed to a height meter. I took off my boots and followed her instruction. I stood still as Nurse Redheart adjusted the scale to measure my height.
“Hmmm. Five foot 9 inches. That’s pretty good in terms of a woman’s height average.” She scribbled the information down on her notepad.
“Next, I need you to step on the scale so I can measure your weight.” I walked over to the weight scale and stood on it as it adjusted. The scale stopped shortly, displaying 60.3kg.
“60.3 kilograms? That can’t be. I was only 60 the last time I checked. Maybe it’s my phone.” I fished in my pocket for my phone and handed it to Nurse Redheart.
“Okay, step back on please.” I stepped back on as the scale measured my weight once more. Unfortunately, the scale still read 60.3kg.
“Ugh! I’ve gained weight!” I groaned.
“It depends on what’re you eating. What’ve you been eating lately?” she asked.
I stayed silent, hesitant to tell her my current diet. “Well, I’ve had cravings for sugary foods and less healthy options,” I said sheepishly.
“Ah, that might explain why.”
“I still can’t believe it. Even if I eat that much, I should be maintaining my weight. I do have a fast metabolism,” I explained to her.
“The body changes overtime. It can affect your eating habits as well,” she stated. She wrote down my weight information as I put my shoes back on and placed my phone back in my pocket.
“Okay, that’s all done. I’ll pass you over to Dr. Whooves now.”
“Thanks again, Nurse Redheart. It’s been great to see you,” I said.
“It’s been wonderful to see you too. We should catch up sometime when I’m out of work,” she suggested. I nodded as I opened the door to Dr. Whooves’ office.
“Where’s Adagio?” A male voice spoke as I entered.
“I’m Adagio,” I replied. “I’m the adult version of her.”
Dr. Whooves still looked the same as the last time I saw him. His brown hair was slicked back as his ocean blue eyes glistened in the sunlight. I remembered the time when we had a house call as I tried to fake an illness. ‘Boy, was father disappointed at me for trying to cut a day off school,’ I thought, giggling.
He stood there with a serious expression on his face. It didn’t last long as it transformed into a warm smile.
“Adagio! It’s good to see you! My, look at you. You’ve grown so much,” he sniffed, faking tears.
“Oh, cut the drama,” I teased. We both let out a laugh.
“Alright. We’ll have to cut to the chase unfortunately. I’ve still got other duties to attend to,” he said.
“Sorry if I added up to your time,” I said guiltily.
“Oh, no no no. Don’t apologize, my dear,” he replied. “For you, I have time. It’s my responsibility to look after my favourite patient and ensure her good health.”
“Thanks, Doc. You’re the best.”
“I’m just doing what’s need to be done, lass. Alright, let’s begin shall we?”
I nodded, ready. Dr. Whooves clasped his hands together, resting his head on them. ”Rest assured, we’ll get to the bottom of this. Now I’ll ask you some questions which will help me to determine the cause.” He grabbed a pen and a pad.
He cleared his throat loudly. “Just to let you know, you’ll have to excuse me if the questions seem… a tad embarrassing,” he said with a sheepish smile. I waved him off, gesturing him to begin.
“Have you been feeling nauseous?”
“Yes, since Monday. I’ve been waking up with a splitting headache and the forcible urge to throw up,” I stated. He wrote it down on his pad.
“Okay, next. Have you been receiving cramps such as stomach pains?”
I remained in silence, pondering over his question. “Hmmm. Occasionally, I do from time to time,” I said. Dr. Whooves wrote it down on the notepad.I began to feel uneasy. Oh no. What could it be? Is it cancer? AIDS? STDs? I thought alarmingly.
“Okay. Pardon me, but I have to ask this one. Standard procedure.” I nodded, prepared for his question. “Have you had any sexual intercourse as of lately?”
I blushed as he asked this. My mind drifted off to my physical encounters with Clavier before and after the graduation ceremony.
“Hello, Earth to Dagi, Earth to Dagi, come in,” he joked, waving a hand in front of my face.
“Oh, sorry, Doc. I just spaced out,” I answered.
“It’s okay. So, have you or have you not?” he asked again. I felt sweat forming on my forehead as I sat there in silence.
“Adagio, you’ll have to answer this one for me, otherwise, I can’t help you with your case,” he implored.
“Y-yes. I have,” I admitted in embarrassment.
“And when was the last time?”
“Almost two months ago,” I answered. Dr. Whooves wrote the details down on his pad.
He stood up from his chair. “Please, follow me to the other room,” he said. I stood up from my seat and entered the room he had gestured to. It was filled with electrical equipment and other strange thingamajigs.
“So, Doc? What is it? Is it bad?” I asked frantically. He held up a hand to calm me down.
“That’s why we’re in here. I’m going to get to the bottom of this,” he reassured calmly. “Please lay down on the seat over there. I’ll need you to lift up your shirt up to your stomach area.”
“Okay.” I followed his instructions, leaving my stomach exposed. He grabbed a bottle filled with a gel-like substance.
“What’s that?” I asked.
“This is ultrasound gel. It’s used in conjunction with this machine here which is the ultrasound itself. It’ll allow me to see if there are any problems in your stomach that’s causing you to feel nauseous and throw up,” he explained. I nodded understandingly.
“Okay, just relax. This may feel a little cool while I apply it to your stomach,” he warned.
I yelped as he poured a drop of gel onto my stomach and rubbed it around. Darn, that is cold.
After he finished rubbing the gel around my stomach area, he then proceeded to grab a scanner attached to the ultrasound machine
“Here we go,” he said as he pressed some buttons on the screen. He then began rubbing the scanner all around my belly.
“Now if my suspicions are correct…” he muttered. I raised an eyebrow, confused by what he meant. I was getting more worried by the second. What’s wrong with me? Did Clavier transmit something? I thought worriedly.
“Aha! I knew it!” Dr. Whooves exclaimed suddenly. “I think you’ll be surprised by the news, Adagio.” He pulled the scanner away. I gazed at him, waiting for the results.
“So, what is it, Doc? Do I have a disease or something?”
“Oh, no no no. No, it’s not bad news, rather it is good news,” he corrected. I became more intrigued as he said this.
“Adagio, you’re pregnant.”
The words fell upon my ears like a heavyweight. I stared at him with wide eyes in silence.
“W-what?”
“You’re pregnant, Adagio. You’re going to be a mother,” Dr. Whooves beamed.
“P-p-pre-pregnant?” I stuttered. The uneasiness that was stranded inside sent chills throughout my body. The thought of motherhood, carrying a baby for nine months, then going through hard labor to deliver it into the world made me nervous. Very nervous.
“N-no!! That’s impossible. There must be a technical error or something! I can’t be pregnant! How long?” I burst out desperately.
“Adagio, calm down,” Dr. Whooves said soothingly, placing a hand on my shoulder. I took deep breaths to calm my nerves but I felt more restless as time passed by. “It is indeed possible,” he continued. “Here, I’ll run it through with you. Have a look for yourself.” I looked at the screen on the machine this time as Dr. Whooves gently rolled the scanner on my stomach area. I squinted my eyes, barely able to see a tiny speck on the screen.
“Can you see that small grey thing moving?” he asked.
I narrowed my eyes a bit more and nodded in confirmation. “Yes.”
“That’s its heartbeat. It’s alive and in a very healthy condition. I would say its about 7 weeks old at this stage,” he explained, smiling.
I gulped and began to sweat. My plans to go to a high-ranking college, have a husband, and have a family shattered into pieces. If I’m going to marry anyone, it’s Clavier. But I’m pregnant. How will he react? Will he accept me and the child or will he abandon us? I thought with heavy concern.
“Now before you go, might I remind that you’re going to be two months into your pregnancy starting next week. It is advised that you attend the following appointments provided for yours and the child’s well-being. For now, you’ll be required to attend the appointments every four to five weeks. From there, I’ll evaluate the situation and take the best course of action,” he reassured.
I nodded slowly, then a question popped into my mind. Best to ask him now.
“Doc? Can I ask you something?” I asked.
“Speak.”
“Well, I’m wondering why I’m waking up with the need to vomit and a painful headache. Is there an explanation for this?”
“Hmmm. As far as research goes, there is no plausible explanation as to why or what causes morning sickness. However, the most popular theory we have for now is it that pregnancy hormones are the cause of it. It occurs normally during the sixth week, but can occur as early as the fourth or, if later, at the seventh which is your case. During the first trimester, you’ll start to experience these often due to the high levels produced at the start of the pregnancy. After a month or so, it’ll still occur, but at a lesser rate.” As he explained, I nodded. “Is there anything else?” he added.
“Hmmm. I seem to be eating more than I usually do, especially sugary foods.”
“Ah, yes. As your body adapts during the early stages of pregnancy, your body will demand more vitamins and other nutrients. I would recommend sticking to foods rich in iron, calcium, or vitamin D. Remember, eat healthy snacks such as almonds or carrots and for sweets, sparingly.” I nodded again.
“Are there any more questions?” he asked. I shook my head. “Very well, then I’ll print out the details for you.” He scurried off to print off the documents and details of my appointment. He returned shortly with a folder. I opened it and looked inside to see some results and a picture. It was the picture of my ultrasound scan. I felt warm tears start to flood my eyes slowly.
“Thanks, Dr. Whooves,” I almost whispered it. “I’ll head home now. Thank you for your time.”
“My pleasure. Congratulations and I wish you the best of luck through your motherhood,” he said warmly. I left his office and proceeded to head home.
“Bye, Nurse Redheart,” I waved goodbye as I passed her.
“Take care, Dagi!” she smiled, waving back. As I left the office, the dam in my eyes burst into tears.
“Hey Da—” I heard Sunset speak. She stopped when she noticed my state.
“Adagio? What’s wrong?” Twilight asked. I turned around and ran down the hallway for the exit as I made my way back home.
“Adagio! Wait!” I heard Twilight call out. I ignored their pleas as I continued to run. I cried and sobbed, covering my face with my hands.
As I made it down my road, I could see my house. I ran full pelt and fumbled for my keys to unlock the door. I pushed the door open and locked it and then ran upstairs. I fell on my bed sobbing
“Adagio! Are you okay? Open the door!” I heard a voice. It was Sunset.
“Adagio! Open the door please! We just want to talk!” Twilight called out.
I didn’t respond. I wanted to be left alone so I could wallow in my thoughts. Twilight and Sunset continued to shout and bang on the door, but to no avail. After some time, it was silent.
They must have gone as I’m now alone.
“I’m going to be a mother,” I muttered. Once again, I began to sob.
I’m going to have to tell Clavier. He has the right to know because he’s the father, I thought. Horrible thoughts of rejection and abandonment ran in my mind, making me cry even harder. What if he tells me he doesn’t want the baby? What if he asks me to kill it? I placed a hand to my belly and caressed where it lay, depending on me to live and grow. I didn’t want to harm it.
“Shh… Mommy’s here, mommy’s here,” I whispered. “No one will hurt you, I promise.” I hugged myself tightly as I imagined hugging my baby for the first time in my arms. “Mommy loves you very much and… I’m sure your daddy will love you too,” I reassured. There was no response, but that was to be expected. I hummed to myself while I glanced at the photo of the ultrasound scan from earlier.
“My, look at you. So you’re the one that’s been making mommy wake up every morning feeling sick and hungry all the time, aren’t you?” I spoke to myself, caressing the photo. I giggled to myself.
“You’re a sneaky little one. Looks like mommy will have to put up with this until you arrive,” I sighed. Initially, I was shocked to discover that I was pregnant, but now, I seemed more relaxed and at ease with the situation. It takes some getting used to, I guess, but I have to accept it.
My phone beeped. I picked it up and opened it to find numerous missed calls from both Twilight and Sunset. There’s no hiding it. I’ll have to tell the girls as well. I’m sorry if I’ve been hiding the truth girls, I thought guiltily. Another notification popped up. It was from Clavier. A sense of dread struck me.
“Hey Adagio how’d the hospital appointment go? What did they say? I hope it’s nothing too much of a concern” - Clavier
I read the message and closed the app. I didn’t want to talk to anyone at the moment. I needed to be alone so I could think. It was still hard to grasp the fact. Furthermore, if I’m going to tell the girls and Clavier the truth, I’d rather tell them face to face. I don’t want to seem like a coward. Another thought struck me, making me shiver in fear. I forgot about our parents. How will Mum and Dad, or Delight and Grand react? Will they accept my child and be there to support me, or will they reject and disown me? I frowned at the thought. Many possibilities came to my mind as I thought of the never-ending possibilities.
I sat there, staring into the darkness. I continued to hum a tune to myself and for my child until I felt my consciousness waver. I slipped under the covers and quickly fell asleep, but not without saying goodnight.
“Sleep, little one. Mommy loves you,” I muttered sleepily as a smile crept on my face.