add, close to tears.
“Everything’s fine, I’m good. I have Liam and
the guys and you. We’re a big family, and you’re
part of it. You’ll never be alone while you’re here
with us.”
Her words reassure me. They are the only
people I’ve got now, and even if I could call my
father, have him run out here or for me to go to
him, I know it wouldn’t be the right thing to do.
It’s time for me to grow up, to be an adult, to make
my decisions and take responsibility.
I’m pregnant. I’m going to have a baby. Without
a father.
I pull away from her and take a deep breath.
“We have to go downstairs.” I get up from the
couch and look for my shoes. “I have to work as
long as I’m able to.”
“Just don’t exaggerate, okay? You’re in a very
special condition.”
“I don’t think that working in a pub can harm
the baby.”
Rain smiles. “That’s the first time you’ve said it
out loud, you know?”
“What?”
“Baby.”
I smile too before shaking my head, slipping my
shoes on and heading out the door.
“Come on, we got work waiting.”
~ ~ ~
We prepare everything for the evening. I clean the
