Episode 3

The days continued the same, sometimes the nausea took me by surprise and it wasn't pleasant at all. I couldn't get the girl's words out of my mind. How was that even possible? I wondered over and over again.

One day they announced they were going to celebrate the anniversary. I didn't like it much because it meant there would be many smells, and because of them, I had to rush to the nearest bathroom at those moments.

I had to find out, so one day, tired of it all, I went to a pharmacy and bought several pregnancy tests. I arrived at my apartment and went into the bathroom. My body trembled for no reason, something beyond my control. I followed the instructions and waited for five minutes. I took all the tests at once.

I wasn't prepared to know what the results would say, so I hesitated to look at them. When I saw the results, I couldn't believe it. How was it possible for me to be pregnant when I hadn't been with anyone for over two years? I thought they were faulty, so I checked them all, and they showed the same result as the first one. I crumbled in the bathroom, crying a lot because there was no explanation. I hadn't been with anyone.

After calming down a bit, I washed my face a little. I began to think that it couldn't be true, so I decided to get an ultrasound. It was the only way to find out for sure. I also considered the possibility of having polycystic ovaries; I knew sometimes they could mimic signs of pregnancy.

I went to the appointment early. They performed the ultrasound, and just like the tests, it came out positive. I was already two and a half months pregnant. I couldn't believe that there was a baby growing inside me, and I didn't know how it got there.

A week had passed since I received the news, and I still couldn't wrap my head around it being true. But I also worried about how to take care of a baby alone in a city I didn't even know. Many things were running through my mind. However, one thing was certain, my belly had started to grow, as if it were opening doors. At work, nobody talked about it anymore; they were busy with juicier gossip.

The time for the celebration arrived. I wore a tight red dress that emphasized my breasts, which had grown a bit and were also causing some discomfort. I also wore heels and my hair, as always, was tied back. I applied a subtle makeup, my goal was to conceal the dark circles under my eyes.

When I arrived at the hotel, everything looked beautiful. If the company was elegant, this was even more so. There were smells that didn't bother me, but others that I had to endure.

Colleague: "Watch out, don't explode! Hahaha!"

They never seemed to leave me alone, always looking for something to tease me about.

Everything was going on normally when they announced that the owner of everything would be arriving. Many women screamed as if they were expecting a famous person, even though I hadn't seen him yet and maybe he was as handsome as they said.

The man went up on stage, and I couldn't believe my eyes. It was the same man who helped me the first time I came to the company. In that moment, I wished there was a little hole to hide in; I didn't want him to see me like this. So, I sat at the back tables where I could eat and be calm.

Alliz: "Ana, what are you doing so far away? You know that the person speaking is the handsome owner of the company."

Me: "Yes, I know, but I don't care."

And I continued eating as she looked at me.

Alliz: "You're pregnant, aren't you?"

That almost made me spit out what I was eating. Unconsciously, I put my hand on my belly, although I still wondered how I would manage alone with a baby. On the other hand, it felt wonderful to have a life inside you.

Me: "Yes, I am, but it's a long story. I'll tell you about it later, when we have more time."

Alliz: "Alright, you know I care about you, and you can count on me."

That calmed me down a bit; I needed a hug like that. It was getting late, and I was feeling a bit tired. Suddenly, I felt the urge to go to the bathroom, so I stood up and made my way towards it. The usual troublemakers were there again.

Colleagues - I don't know how you can let a starving person like you be in a company like this. Since I saw you, I realized you don't fit in here. You should go back to your country with that baby on the way.

Me - I am here because I deserve to be here, just like all of you.

They laugh and I walk past them, but one of them pushes me, and I fall to the ground. I feel a bit of pain, so as a motherly instinct, I touch my belly.

Man - What's going on here?..

We all look towards the voice and it happens to be none other than the Greek god, owner of the Rostlen companies, one of the wealthiest families in the country.

Colleague - Camilo, the thing is that she fell on her own, she probably doesn't know how to walk in heels.

Camilo de la Rostlen - I didn't ask you, and I didn't give you the right to tattoo me.

Everyone falls silent, and I'm still on the floor, feeling a bit of pain and afraid that something might happen to my baby.

Camilo de la Rostlen - Are you alright?

...,...

I'm surprised that he's talking to me, and in such a kind manner.

Me - Yes, thank you.

I tried to get up, but the pain won't let me, so I complained a bit, and he noticed. He called someone and they carried me in their strong arms, taking me to a clinic.

Camilo de la Rostlen - Does it hurt a lot? I didn't know you were pregnant.

Me - It hurts a little, but I am fine.

He just kept staring at me, and I wished he wouldn't. That gaze made me feel uneasy, it made me feel things I shouldn't.

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