Triad Love

More Like Sisters

Still sitting there in shock, Max is the first to speak. “Do you know how far along she is?” He turns to look at Novah, who looks like she saw a ghost. The doctor nods. “I’d say about 5 weeks or so.” Smiling, he continues, talking to Novah. “Congratulations. You need to contact an OBGYN soon or my nurse can set up your prenatal care.” Max nods and says, “Can your nurse do it? I apologize, she’s still in shock.” Nodding and smiling the doctor turns and walks out.

Max rushes over to Novah and slowly takes her face in his hands. Concerned, he adds more pressure. Novah finally looks up at him. “Did that really happen, Max?” As tears roll down her cheeks, Max nods in shock himself. “Yes it did.” Moving to sit in the chair next to her, he clears his throat to continue. “She said you’re only about 5 weeks. Does that mean it’s mine?” Novah turns to him with an angry look on her face.

“How could you ask me that?!” Standing up pissed at what he was applying. “You’re the only person I’ve been with since Mason left me over a month ago! Besides, its too early to be Sam's baby!” Max stands up, puts his hands on her shoulders and sighs. “I’m sorry, No. That was really shitty of me to ask.” Making her sit down, Max takes her hand and smiles. “So, I guess this means we’re going to be more than friends.” Novah chuckles. “I guess so.”

A knock on the door pulls them away from their talk. A nurse walks in with a piece of paper and hands it to Novah. “I called your doctor and have set up the OBGYN appointment for you.” Novah nods as the nurse turns to leave. “Thank you very much.”

Max takes her hand and motions for them to leave. He wanted to talk to her in private to see what she wanted to do and how she felt about all this. Novah stands and feels sick again. Covering her mouth she runs to the ladies room and gets sick again. She was not looking forward to throwing up all the time. She could already tell this was going to be hell.

Finally done throwing up they walk towards Max’s car and run into two people outside arguing. Novah looks up to see Melissa yelling at some guy next to a nice red car. She can’t hear what they’re saying but Melissa sounds pissed. As Melissa’s voice gets louder the man slaps her across the face and puts a finger in her face.

Before Novah can move to react, Max is across the parking lot and pushes the guy on his ass. “Did you just hit her?!” Max screams at the guy. Novah runs over and wraps her arms around her friend as she covers her face. 

Melissa turns to look at Novah, tears falling down her face. “I’m so sorry, Novah. I wish you hadn’t seen that.” Novah shakes her head. “It’s ok, Melissa. I’m glad we were here to help you.” Novah looks at the man ready to kill him with her bare hands. 

“Is the reason you’re fighting is because of why you’re here?” Melissa nods. “I’m pregnant, No.” Melissa begins to sob, as she continues. “So, when I came out here to tell him, he got mad and said I couldn't keep it. I told him it was my body and I was keeping it. He got mad and hit me.” Novah begins to shake, mad that anyone would say that to her friend.

Max looks at the guy, ready to beat him into a bloody pulp. “You said that to her? Are you serious, dude? Her being pregnant is a gift, not a curse.” The guy stands, as he wipes the blood from the corner of his mouth. “Yeah, well, my wife isn’t going to like that I got my mistress pregnant.” 

Melissa’s mouth drops open. “You’re married?! You said you were recently divorced?!” The man shrugs and says, “Yeah, well, I was looking to get laid and I did. I just didn’t think this would happen.” Getting his keys from his pocket, he looks at Melissa and asks, “So, am I taking you to the clinic or not?” 

Melissa walks forward with a sweet smile on her face, reaches up to cup his face as a tear rolls down her face. Then she slaps him and spits in his face. “f**k you! I hope your d**k rots and falls off!” Moving her hands to her stomach, she continues. “I’m keeping this baby and you’ll never see it!” Turning on her heels, she walks with Novah to Max’s car. Max can’t help but laugh as he pats the guy’s arm and turns to follow the girls.

Once out of view Melissa breaks down while holding Novah. Max walks up and puts his hand on her shoulder. "I'm sorry, Melissa. Not all guys are jerks like him." Melissa looks up, wiping the tears off her face and smiles. "Thanks, Max." As Novah let's her go she remembered Novah got seen as well. Frowning, Melissa look Novah in the eyes and can tell something is wrong. "So, No, why was you hear?" Novah looked at Max with a nervous smile and took her hands. 

"I guess we'll always be more like sisters than friends." Melissa looks at Max confused. "I don't understand. What's going on?" Max chuckles & puts his arm around Novah. "Just like you, Novah found out she's pregnant today." Melissa screams and jumps in excitement. "Oh my gosh! Are you serious?" Novah nods, laughing at her friend. "Oh wow. Novah, I'm so happy for you." Melissa stops and turns to Max. "So does this mean you're going to stop hurting my friend and tell her how you really for once?" Novah looks at Melissa confused.

Melissa laughs at her face. "Max and I have talked when you wasn't around." taking Novah's hands, Melissa continues. "I knew he loved you the night at the bar but you looked so happy with Sam, so I didn't say anything." Melissa waits for Novah to yell at her. Novah just smiles and hugs her friend. "Melissa you've always known what was best for me. It's okay. He told me last night that he loved me." Again, Melissa jumps up and down screaming with excitement.