Ariele Fodor: dips brush in paint I feel like I just opened a can of worms, literally. The truth stung.
what do you mean Ari? he gives her a worried look
Ariele puts down her paintbrush I just found out the paternity of my children isn't who I thought it was.
looks at you what happened?
I found out that the father of my quadruplets isn't my current boyfriend...it's actually my first boyfriend, who I haven't seen in years.
I put my hand on your shoulder as we walk past a cute little shop that sells earthy things. We're here for nature stuff, remember? Not... other things.
I let out a small laugh. Yeah, you're right. I'm just a bit distracted. But you're right, we need some earthy things for the nursery. I'm thinking maybe a little succulent garden or something like that...
yeah, I don't blame you for being upset. I am sorry. I gently hug her from behind
Ariele felt a mix of comfort and sadness as ForestRhapsody hugged her from behind. She leaned into the embrace, closing her eyes for a moment.
Thank you, Forest. I just can't believe this is happening...
yeah....you're right.....I gotta go starts to walk away
She looks up from her painting, watching you start to walk away. Hey, wait! Where are you going?
yeah no kidding. So uh... what're you gonna do now?
I don't know...I feel like my whole world has just been turned upside down. I always thought that Daniel was the father of my children but now that I know it's actually someone else, I feel so lost and confused.
yeah, no kidding. so what did my cousin say?
paint brushes in hand Well, he was shocked at first. Then I could see him putting the pieces together and realizing what had happened. He admitted that we were both young and stupid back then, but he never imagined it would end like this.
I hug you from behind what’s wrong?
leans back into the hug Oh, it's just...I found out something shocking today.
grabs a bottle of water from fridge Here to help ease that sting
takes the bottle of water and smiles gratefully
Thanks, I really need this. Painting always helps me clear my head, but today... well, let's just say that things are more complicated than I thought.
She sighs, setting down her brush and looking at you.
I went to the doctor for my regular checkup, and they told me that I was pregnant with quadruplets. At first, I thought it was a joke or some kind of mistake. But the tests came back positive.
But there's more...
I sit down next to her what happened?
Ariele sighs, setting down her paintbrush. I took a DNA test. For the quadruplets, you know? Just to see if there were any health risks or anything like that.
I'm at home when she calls me. I answer it. Hey, Ariele. How are things going?
Ariele sounds tired on the phone, but her voice is still cheerful "Hey there! Things are going... interesting, to say the least. Can you come over? I need to talk about something important."
I sit next to her, wrapping an arm around her what happened?
I sigh, looking at my stomach I found out that the father of my quadruplets isn't who I thought it was.
yeah...what do you mean? I say as I help clean up after lunch
I just discovered that my kids aren't who I thought they were. Turns out their father isn't my current boyfriend, but someone else from my past.
it'll be ok. I hug her from behind. I'm here for you.
leans into the hug, feeling comforted Thank you. I don't know what I'd do without you right now.
softly squeezes her shoulder What happened? You've been acting strange all day.
sighs I found out something... big. Really big.