TOXIC TRANCE

CHAPTER 3

Annalaise pov

It has been three weeks since the one night stand. I must admit that was the best s*x of my life and I can't seem to forget Nikokai... Especially now I'm on bed rest because of the flu.

"How do you feel" Collette asked as she plopped down on my bed.

"Fine except for the throwing up I guess" I had been throwing up constantly for the last three days and craving mangoes.

"Can you get me mangoes and milk from the grocery store" I asked as I sat up.

"Um... you hate mangoes" Colly said confused at my request. Yes, I did hate mangoes but recently I had suddenly developed very weird mango craving.

"That is what will make me feel better " I tried to steady myself as I stood. God I really hated falling sick.

"How was your date last night" I asked as I struggled to stand.

"It wasn't a date. More like an appointment for f*****g" Collette snorted. She had been seeing Viktor since the night of the club opening.

"I think I'm pregnant" I announced, suddenly realizing that there was a possibility I could be, with the throwing up and the weird cravings plus the fact that my period was two weeks late and I hadn't used protection with Nikolai. Careless right?... Ugh... I know.

"Well in that case I'll get you some pregnancy tests from the mall...and don't forget to call your parents they have been worried sick about you" Ugh..I had forgotten to call them.

Now my parents were one of the most dramatic people ever. I mean if I didn't call them soon, they will probably make a 'mising' poster of me. I picked my phone and called my mom

"Hello mama"

"Anna honey... How have you been. Why haven't you called us since the year began" I face palmed.

" Since the year began? I called you last week"

"your sister calls everyday "

"I've been a little under the weather that's why. I promise to call you once i get better. Love you mama" I ended the call before she could say any other thing. I lay on my bed thinking of the possibility of being pregnant before I drifted off to sleep.

Six hours later

The sound of front door woke me up from my sleep. I reached for my phone on bedside table. It was five in the evening. Collette came through my room door and threw a bag in the bed....

"Sorry I came back late Viktor wouldn't let me leave. That man is an insatiable beast"

"TMI bitch.... I'm going to pee on this godforsaken stick" I said as I trudged into the bathroom.

"The packet says to wait for two minutes... Are you nervous?"

"I'm scared... I'm not ready to take care of a child much less by myself and my parents will kill me"

"you have me and Thomas. Your potential 'baby daddy' was at the club opening right?" I nodded

"Then Thomas will be able to help I'll tell him to come over to help if the test is positive".

We had decided to wait five minutes instead of two. Those were the longest five minutes of my live. Collette held my hands tightly as we sat on the bed.

BEEEEEPPP!!!... the timer went off. It was time, Collette went to the bathroom and brought out the cup I had carefully placed the pregnancy sticks inside.

I picked the first one two lines , the second one showed +.

I was pregnant.

To be honest I didn't know how I felt....I had......no feeling. Collette was already on the phone calling Thomas......I couldn't hear what they were saying.

I was just numb.

At about 8:30 the doorbell rang.

"I'll get it" Collette shouted. Must be Thomas I thought. I dragged myself downstairs and saw him talking in a low voice with his sister.

"Thomas" I greeted as he looked up and saw me.

"Anna how are you feeling? Collette mentioned you were sick"

"Apparently I'm pregnant" I announced as I sat down on the couch.

I didn't wait for him to respond "I had a one night stand three weeks ago after I left fire and ice and the only thing I know about him is his name....Nikolai"

"Nikolai?... Are you sure" I nodded. He brought out his phone and then he showed me a picture

"Him?" again I nodded.

"Shit... s**t. Anna are you sure of what you are saying".

"Yes I'm sure it is him. What's wrong Thomas ?"

"Nikolai is f*****g engaged to the woman he loves... He would never cheat.. he loves Patricia too much" he looked at me

"what do you plan on doing"

"I don't know... I really don't know".

Collette hugged me to her chest "Everything is going to be alright. First we'll book an appointment with a gynaecologist to be sure because these pregnancy tests are not 100% accurate. And then you'll decide what to do next. okay?" That was the last thing I heard before every thing went blank.

Beeeeep...Beeeeep... The annoying sound woke me up. I was in a hospital room with an IV hooked to my hand.

"Oh Anna.... I was so scared" Collette hugged me.

"I'll go get the doctor" Thomas said as he left the room. Few moments later an elderly woman with a lab coat walked in..

"I'm Dr. Katherine. I was assigned to you because of your condition" she said pointing to my stomach. I placed my hands on my stomach out of instinct.

"If you don't mind I'll like to talk to the patient in private" Collette looked like she wanted to argue but Thomas spoke up

"sure we'll wait outside" I was sure Thomas would receive an earful from Collette.

"Your not far along... Three weeks from the blood results" I nodded.

"I'm sorry if this is intrusive but what of the father of the baby"...

"Um.... I had a one night stand.. reckless I know. Turns out I'm pregnant and the father is engaged soon to be married...." I explained

"That's sad... So what do you plan to do"

"if I decide to keep the child I'll have to take care of it alone.. I guess"

"why will you do that when you know who the father of your child is"

" I don't want to ruin his marriage"

"No offence but that's the most stupid thing I've heard. You want your child to grow up fatherless when you know where it's father is? Young lady being engaged isn't marriage. You had no idea he was engaged right?"

I nodded.

"He knew he was committed and still took you to bed..he should take responsibility for his actions . Sometimes you have to think of yourself. Even if you have to take decisions that will hurt other people. If you haven't been selfish before be selfish now. You are young 22 or 23 years of age... Think about it and make the right decision. Whatever you choose though I'll be here to help you" she stood up and kissed my forehead

" you remind me of my daughter.. I would want the best if it was her. Letting the child's father know I'd the best... I'll see you" she walked out.

Collette came in shortly and began talking but I couldn't hear her. I was lost in thought. What will I do. Tell Nikolai or raise the child on my own. As I laid my head on the pillow and placed my hands in my stomach determination surged through me. I had made my decision.