excitement to the evening. I find myself stealing glance

. It's been ages since I've had this much fun. Suddenly, I noticed the mys

across his brow and piercing eyes that seem to hold countless secrets, he

t sends shivers down my spine. A warm

yself inwardly for succumbing to his charm. My gaze is fixed on th

It's getting hot in here, don't you think?" I shudder as my cl

ng open a door. I realize we're in a room. He continues the kiss as I wrap my leg around him, pulling him closer, his ere

th a hunger that matches my own, each touch sending me deeper into ecstasy. I feel my panties dripping we

sky voice, "Fucking beautiful." Our bodies dance in unison, discovering our pleasures and desires. It's a whirlwind of passion. In his arms, I disc

as I try to make sense of my surroundings. I search for any familiar clues that could explain how I ended up here. The room is dimly lit,

myself get lost in the moment and have sex with a stranger? I don't even know his name. With mixed em

e lays eyes on me. "I was afraid something had happened to you," she says, her voic

.. you know." Ava's eyes widen as she reaches for my arm. "Wait, do you mean you... slept with him?" "I did.

e everything." I take a moment to gather my thoughts before describing meeting the stranger, the instant connection we shared, and the

nerability. "Hey, it's okay. We all make mistakes," she says soothingly. "But this is different,

h. And you don't have to do it alone. I'm here for you." Tears well up in my eyes as I lean into Ava's

*

word, not even a note. I lay on the couch, phone in hand, scrolling through my Instagram f

for salty tangles with the sweet creaminess of ice cream. My breasts feel sore and somewhat fuller; I immediately touch

divorce, is overwhelming. This can't be happening. When I arrive at the store, I purchase four

ions, keeping her eyes

nswered, my

the screen to meet mine. "Ava, I think I'm pregnant. The

let's be certain you are pregn

y test strips. Taking a deep breath, I follow the instructions carefully, waiting anxiously for the results.

t strip, my hands shaking with nerves. As I glan