A Mistake… A Baby!

“Oh my goodness, Ms. Alessandra! Who exactly is that hottie? He is quite good-looking! Could you please introduce us to him?” While she was reorganizing the shelves with the dog food, one of her employees exclaimed.

Cathryn was going to say anything, but she sent her a stern look before she did.

In a worried tone, she responded, “Ahmm… he’s just my neighbor.”

Everyone in the pet shop let out an audible gasp. Cathryn too.

“Are you serious, Ma’am? You don’t have a romantic connection with that hottie, do you?” One of her employees has an inquisitive nature.

She shrugged her shoulders.

“There is no connection between us,” She could see by the look in Cathryn’s eyes that she did not agree with what she had said. She is aware that her pal was planning to say something.

“So ma’am, why is he hanging out with you? If he isn’t your boyfriend, then what is he?”

She was at a complete loss for words. “He’s just nice, that’s all. Please stop asking any more questions and get back to work.” She said, snobbish.

The staff has no choice but to go back to their work. Cathryn interrogated her with a serious expression on her face when the staff disappeared.Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

“Sandy, I don’t agree with what you just said. Why did you tell them that you do not know my brother and you do not have any connection with him?” Her tone of voice is accusatory.

As she glanced at her, her eyebrows furrowed in concentration. “Cathryn, your brother and I do not have the kind of relationship that you might think we do. I’m not even trying to embellish the facts!”

“But, you’re going to get married!” She took several full breaths.

“Cathryn, your brother and I have talked it over, and we’ve decided that after a year we will also part ways.” She confided in her friend, “The only reason I consented to marry him was so that everyone wouldn’t find out the truth.”

“What?! And even though it was your decision, my brother still went along with it? This is an extremely dumb decision.” She tilted her head. It would appear that she is losing her mind, as though the things that she has been saying are completely absurd.

“Gosh! I never in a million years would have guessed that my brother would do this for you…” She gave a slight nod in response.

Her brows furrowed. “What do you mean, Cathryn?”

Cathryn gave the impression by shaking her head that she is really pitiful.

“You know what, Sandy? If we weren’t just friends, I’d pull out all of your hair and shave your head! You’re so dumb!”

“What?” She said, appearing perplexed.

“Ah! I’m not sure if I can still make sense of what you’re saying. I really hope that my brother will talk some sense into you and clear your head!”

She laughed.

A few hours later, it was time for lunch. When all of a sudden, the door to the pet shop opened, Alessandra and Cathryn were in the process of getting ready to go eat lunch.

“Good day, sir! Pooch is pleased to have you-” When she spotted Jack, she paused for a moment. Jack had been a suitor for her in the past.

The man gave her a friendly smile before gesturing with his hand. “Hello, Sandy. Oh, it’s been so long! It is already time to eat lunch,” His question is posed cordially.

Even though he has been pursuing her for a considerable amount of time, she does not have any strong feelings for him. She is unable to feel anything for him, even though he is attractive and has a secure career. Even though she has been forthright with him on multiple occasions, Jack continues to pursue her. Now, she is keeping her fingers crossed that Jack will stop chasing after her.

Because Alessandra did not want to come out as impolite to him, she simply nodded. “Yeah, Cathryn and I are going to eat lunch together,”

He wore a broad smile. “That’s great. I arrived just in the nick of time. Why don’t we eat together? My treat,”

Cathryn suddenly spoke out as Alessandra was pondering how to respond to the question. “Lunch? I’m in! Sandy, we’re going to eat with Jack,”

Alessandra does not have an option but to accompany them because he extended the invitation in a friendly manner and Cathryn accepted it.

They were near their pet store when Jack brought them to an Italian restaurant. They were greeted with mouthwatering meals when they sat down to eat.

Jack talks to her. “How did you feel about the meal?”

Alessandra gave a sly smile. It comes as a surprise as she has always enjoyed eating pasta, but it appears that she has lost her desire for things like these at the moment. But, she is starving. She is aware that she is hungry.

Yet, because she did not wish for Jack to be embarrassed, she made an effort to conceal the truth. “Sure, the cuisine is to my liking.”

During their meal, Cathryn and Jack were the only ones that engaged in conversation with each other. This is not typical of her. But, she was not in the mood for conversation at this time. She had the feeling that someone was digging into her gut, and she felt uncomfortable. When she looked at her palm, she noticed that it was pale.

And then, just a few minutes later, she was engulfed in pitch blackness.

***

Alessandra was awake after hearing a commotion in the place where she was sleeping. It is so loud, and it seems as though she is in a crowded marketplace where people are constantly talking over each other.

“Oh, Princess Aurora has already woken up!” Cathryn yelled at everyone. They did not speak as they looked at her in silence. But she did note that there was something odd about them. They are delighted, as seen by the broad smile on their faces.

She also became aware that she is currently in a medical facility.

“Why do I have to be here? Why am I being treated here at the hospital?” She asked in terror. Is she suffering from some kind of illness?

She recognized a familiar voice. “Sandy, you lost consciousness,” It was Caleb all along.

As she saw him, her breath caught in her throat. She hadn’t seen him since their wedding, which was the last time she saw him.

“Why did I lose consciousness? Well, can I leave here and go back home now? Being in the hospital is not something I look forward to at all…”

Everyone in the McKnight family is present.

Alessandra saw Auntie Cora. The elderly lady gave her a friendly grin. “There is absolutely nothing for you to be concerned about…”

Cathryn appears to be quite impatient. “Isn’t there going to be somebody who tells her?”

Everyone shared a laugh. She gives Cade who was seated on the left side of her hospital bed, a glance before returning her focus to her own condition.

The man was looking at her and appeared happy as well.

“Huh? I don’t understand?” She has no idea what is happening.

Leo McKnight was teasing his son this time. “Come on, Cade. Tell your wife,”

Both Caleb and Cathryn erupted into fits of laughter. “Dad, you’re pressuring Cade!”

She gave a slight nod in response. “It would appear that we have some very good news. Everyone, kindly tell me what happened. I’m curious,” She said casually.

Because of Cade’s intervention, everyone became quite silent. Before continuing, he took a moment to clear his throat.

“Alessandra… I want you to know that…”

“That?” She is really interested in hearing what he has to say next.

“That we’re going to have a baby! We are two weeks pregnant!” He seems to be in great spirits.

They received applause from everyone present. “I am happy for both of you! Congrats!”

Alessandra’s lips parted. “I-I’m pregnant?!” She screamed out in sheer dread.