Après (sequel to Arranged marriage with Adnan)

Chapter 5

I sat on the bathroom floor with my back up against the cold wall.

The room was freezing cold, yet I was sweating like crazy. I was super hot. I wiped my forehead with the back of my hand. My grey sweatshirt lay on the ground across from where I sat. That left me in just a pale pink t-shirt and black training shorts.

I was in shock. I had no idea what had just hit me and I was even more unsure about what to do next. What was I going to do now? Well, I mean... I guess it all made sense.

Positive.

The test I just took read positive. The other ones show the exact same result, too. I looked closely again just to make sure. Still positive. I didn't know what to feel right now, I was exploding with excitement. We were going to be parents! My breathing sped up and a small smile spread across my face. I was ecstatic, but at the same time scared. Were we really ready for a child? The both of us are only twenty... What will our parents say? Thoughts raced through my head and I tried to block them out. Right now, I should be happy.

Wait... What if he's not happy?! How about after I tell him he doesn't think it's a good idea? Would he leave me?! What would he do?! I can't raise a child on my own!

I slowly rose to my feet. My body was shaking. I needed to tell him.

"Adnan!" I called.
"Scarlett? Is everything ok?"

He pushed open the door. It took him a moment to take in the scene. I knew that he probably knew what was going on, but I still decided to tell him. I took both of his hands in mine.

"Adnan..." Tears were evident in my eyes, "I'm pregnant."

He stared at me in disbelief for a second. I think he was as surprised as I was. Neither of us knew what to say in that moment, so the silence took over.

Finally, he spoke, "Scarlett, that's great news."

He brought me closer to him and I buried my head into his chest. His strong arms held me, his hands rubbing my back ever so gently and with care. I bit my lip. A few tears trickled down cheeks. I pulled out of the hug and looked up at him.

"What's wrong?" He said, wiping the tears away from my face with his thumb.
"What do I do?" My voice was soft.
"Scarlett, be happy. Why're you sad?"
"I'm scared," I answered.
"I'm here for you, always."
I took a deep and shaky breath, "What is everyone going to say?"

He looked at me for a long time. I couldn't tell if he was thinking or what.

"Who cares. It's about us now, not them. They can say whatever they want, but it's not going to change anything. We'll start our perfect family together. I love you, Scarlett."
"Really?"
"What, you didn't think I love you?"
I laughed, "I know you do."
"Hey, see, I made you smile!" He was smiling too.
"Ok, you got me."

He could always make me smile, no matter what. Adnan made me feel better about my pregnancy. At first, I was scared to tell him because I didn't know how he'd react. I didn't know if he'd be supportive. Now, I was glad that he was on my side. I would be devastated if he said anything else, but really? What else would he have said. He loves me and we're happy with our marriage.

"Adnan?"
"Yes?"
"What if we're not ready for a child? We're only twenty!"
"Scarlett, we're ready for anything. We've taken on this marriage, we can take on the world."
"You think so?"
"I know so."

I kissed him passionately. I cupped my hands around his face as he rested his hands on either side of my waist. We held that position for a while with our lips moving together. He suddenly pulled away and placed both hands on my stomach.

"That's where my son or daughter is going to spend the next nine months until I get to meet them."
"Adnan, stop," I squirmed away from him.
"Why?"
"Because, it tickles."

We laughed together and the sounds of our laughter echoed in the bathroom. All of a sudden, I started to feel dizzy and I got that similar feeling in my stomach again. This had happened a couple mornings now. I stopped laughing. I shoved Adnan out of the way and hurled into the toilet. I clenched the rim and threw up again. Adnan was by my side and holding me, trying to comfort me.

I think I was done. I stood up as Adnan quickly rose to his feet. He still kept his hands on me.

"That's something that I'm not going to get used to," I announced, wiping my mouth with the back of my hand before washing both my hands and face.
"There goes breakfast."
"This is the second time today..."
"Oh, Scarlett. At least you know why you've been sick each morning for the past few weeks."
"Yeah, I was starting to think something was up."
"Anyway, a baby?!"
"Yep, guess so."
"I can't believe it... My first child."
"Our first child," I corrected.
"Ours," he said.

This chapter goes to YoussraBoudik and adnan_janxzaj for telling me to continue haha. Glad you guys enjoy the sequel so here's the next chapter. Just a heads up I won't be able to update as often since I'm writing two books at one. Thanks for understanding.