22
Erin
I’m in a queue at the office of the university to
submit my thesis. I’m emotional and satisfied
because despite everything I’m doing, I’m going
on with my life.
I go in the office and speak with the secretary
and fill in all the forms, proud of myself. As I walk
through the hall heading toward the exit, I feel
someone touch my shoulder. I turn around to find
myself face to face with Nate.
“Erin … Hi, I thought that was you.” He smiles.
Then his gaze drops lower and his expression
changes.
“Nate,” I say embarrassed, biting my lip.
‘What?”
“I can explain,” I say, gulping hard.
“You’re pregnant?”
I lower my gaze.
“Erin,” he sighs. “It’s…”
I nod, unable to lie.
~ ~ ~
We sit in the cafeteria. I don’t have the courage to
look him in the eye. I wasn’t able to lie to him
either. Nate isn’t stupid.
“Why didn’t you say anything?” he asks,
rubbing my hand.
I shake my shoulders. “You had just left me,
what could I do?”
He nods seriously. “I would have liked to have
