fidgeting with her wedding ring Can you even look at me? I... I'm pregnant.
takes a deep breath By someone else. Someone I shouldn't have gotten involved with. I know it's unforgivable, but I can't help myself.
teary-eyed I don't know, polevaultm. I feel guilty, responsible... I've made a mistake, a huge mistake. But I can't undo it now. All I can do is ask for your forgiveness. polevaultm's face shows shock and disbelief
takes a shaky breath Thank you, polevaultm. I know it won't be easy, but I want to make this work. I want to be with you, even if things are complicated now. polevaultm's face softens
ill raise that kid like its my own
wipes away her tears Really? You'd do that for me? I... I never expected... Thank you, polevaultm. You're the best thing that ever happened to me, you know that? polevaultm smiles and takes Anna's hand
sniffles And I love you too, polevaultm. More than words can say. I promise, no matter what happens, I'll always be there for you and our child. We'll get through this together, stronger than ever. polevaultm's expression turns serious Alright, Anna. Let's figure out how we're going to handle this. We need a plan.
anna do you have any preference on baby names
pauses for a moment, thinking Well, actually... I've been brainstorming some names. How about Alexander or Ava? Or maybe Liam or Lily? What do you think? polevaultm nods Those are good names. We can discuss it further later. For now, let's focus on how we're going to handle this situation. We have a lot to talk about.
well, since we have to tell somebody about this soon i was thinking we could say the kid is mine so we dont need to lie to anyone
nods, wiping away her tears That sounds like a good idea, polevaultm. It will simplify things and avoid any unnecessary complications. We can come up with a story together and stick to it. But remember, honesty is the best policy, even if it's difficult. We need to be open with each other and ourselves.
well now that were past this hurdle, im gonna cook dinner tonight. whatcha feeling like? bbq, fried chicken, steak?
<As they sit down to enjoy their dinner, polevaultm can't help but feel a mix of emotions - sadness, anger, guilt, and uncertainty. The weight of Anna's betrayal hangs heavy in the air, even as they try to move forward and embrace their future as parents together.>
maybe pasta would be better. im no longer in the mood for meat
pauses for a moment, then speaks softly Pasta sounds good, polevaultm. It's comforting, simple... just like us right now.
we'll need to take a trip to the store to get the ingredients. you wanna tag along?
smiles Sure, why not? It's a nice opportunity for us to spend some time together. Besides, I could use some fresh air. Let's go, polevaultm.
sound good, imma head to change real quick
stands up, heading towards the kitchen Don't worry, polevaultm. I'll start preparing the ingredients while you change. We'll have a delicious pasta dinner ready in no time. polevaultm chuckles Thanks, Anna. You always know how to handle things. Anna grins mischievously Oh, polevaultm, changing clothes already? Trying to distract me?
laughs playfully Well, it definitely worked, polevaultm. But let's save the distractions for later. We have shopping to do, remember?
true. you mind running into my old highschool at night to shop? we'd have to pretend we dont know eachother
raises an eyebrow, smirking Pretend we don't know each other, huh? That could be an interesting act, polevaultm.
of course it is. plus we should probably get most of the stuff online and pick it up at the curbside for contactless pickup since our highschool hasnt opened back up
nods Online shopping and curbside pickup sounds like a plan, polevaultm. Let's avoid any unnecessary risks and complications.
yep. thats probably a good idea
grabs her phone and starts browsing online stores Alright, polevaultm, let's find the perfect pasta, sauce, and any other ingredients we need.
lets see....starts typing we got cerini brand pasta, whole wheat rigatoni
scrolls through the options and selects the Cerini brand pasta Good choice, polevaultm. Whole wheat rigatoni it is. And let's not forget the sauce.
arrabbiata sauce for sure. i live for that spicy kick
adds the arrabbiata sauce to the cart Spicy kick, huh? You know I love it when things heat up, polevaultm. But let's not forget the garlic bread.
hmmmm good call, crusty sourdough bread is the only option
<While picking up their groceries, Anna accidentally runs into her ex-lover at the store, causing tension and an awkward confrontation.>
takes a sharp intake of breath, trying to hide her surprise Well, well, well, if it isn't my favorite ex-lover. Long time no see, huh? ex-lover: raises an eyebrow Anna, what are you doing here? With him?