I came straight home from the hospital. Doctor Kennedy gave me details of my midwife, and offered me a scan. I didn't want to see the baby, not right now. So the scan was rescheduled to next week. Thankfully, none of my neighbours were out in the lobby, so they couldn't ask any questions.
I did try and get some work done, but I couldn't concentrate. The news had left me with a splitting headache, and I couldn't focus on anything.
I just gave up and went for a lie down. It didn't last long though, as I heard a knock on the door.
Bjorn: "Audrey, are you in? I have something to show you."
Little did he know, that I had something to show him too.
I let him in, and he had a massive smile on his face. He was also wearing some new clothes.
Bjorn: "What do you think? I grabbed these from HugoSims, trendy, huh?"
Audrey: "You look lovely, Bjorn."
Bjorn: "What's wrong? You look upset."
Audrey: "Bjorn...I don't know how to say this..."
Bjorn: "What's happened? Are you okay?"
Audrey: "I..."
Bjorn: "Aud?"
Tears started welling up in my eyes, I couldn't hold them back, and just started sobbing.
Audrey: "I'm so, so sorry!"
Bjorn: "What for?"
Audrey: "I'm pregnant."
Bjorn: "C-congratulations? You don't seem very happy."
Audrey: "Bjorn, it's yours you idiot."
Bjorn: "But, how? Isn't it Cannon's?"
Audrey: "I'm six weeks pregnant, I've not been with Cannon, in
that way, since he left about 8 weeks ago."
Bjorn: "But the doctors said I'm..."
Audrey: "They must be wrong. Either that, or this is a miraculous conception like the baby Jesus."
Bjorn: "I just..."
Audrey: "I'm sorry."
Bjorn: "There's nothing to be sorry about, it takes two to tango, Audrey. We're in this together. I just...don't think this is all bad news."
Audrey: "What're you saying?"
Bjorn: "I just feel...like this isn't...bad."
Audrey: "But Bjorn, I'm not ready. I live in a tiny apartment, I don't have a stable job, I can barely look after myself!"
Bjorn: "Come here."
He pulled me into a hug, I just clinged to him for dear life.
Audrey: "What are we gonna do?"
Bjorn: "Listen. We can do this. I know you weren't expecting this, heck, I was the last person to expect this. But now it's happened, all we can do is our best. I always wanted another child before I hit 40, that's why Clara and I were trying so hard. There's going to be trouble and maybe even anger coming our way, but we need to face it head on, and do our best for this baby."
Audrey: "..."
Bjorn: "So what do you say?"
I gave a smile. Bjorn made me feel so safe and made me feel so loved. I thought back to what he said, about the L thing. I couldn't bring myself to say it back, considering the circumstances. Something inside me was preventing me from giving my heart to anyone else. However, I still found myself falling for Bjorn. He had such a big heart, and I adored him for it.
Audrey: "Are you sure we'll be okay?"
Bjorn: "We'll be fine. You'll be fine. I think you'll make a fabulous mother. Just imagine all the things you can teach them!"
Audrey: "I'm just scared."
Bjorn: "Don't be silly, everything will be okay."
Audrey: "I have a bit of an odd request though..."
Bjorn: "Yeah?"
Audrey: "Could you please...stay the night? I don't want to spend tonight alone."
Bjorn: "Of course! I'll just be alone at my house otherwise."
So as we got ready for bed, one of the neighbours decided to have a party. The mess in the lobby was disgusting!
Bjorn: "Who lives like this? Seriously? This is dangerous!"
Audrey: "Open up!"
Audrey: "I swear when they open up, I'm gonna slap them so hard, their plumbob will fall off!"
Bjorn: "Don't be ridicuous, you're not fighting in your condition!"
The neighbour eventually opened up and she didn't look too pleased. For some reason, she aimed her anger at Bjorn. Bad idea.
Neighbour: "What the hell you want, grandad? Listen we live here too, we're not turning the music down, so bog off!"
Bjorn, who wasn't good with confrontation, just huffed and walked away. I wasn't taking this lightly.
Audrey: "Bjorn, you get back here. How dare you let this woman speak to you in that way!"
Audrey: "And as for you, missy! Number one: your dress is awful. Number two: you
will turn that music down. Number three: I've just found out I'm pregnant, so if you don't want me stuffing dirty diapers in your mailbox for the next five years, I suggest you apologise to Bjorn and
turn the music down."
Neighbour: "Jeez lady!"
Audrey: "Excuse me?"
Neighbour: "Okay, okay I'm sorry Bjorn, and I'll turn the music down, okay? Okay?"
We went back into the apartment, the music was promptly turned down. Bjorn couldn't sleep so he made himself a coffee. I caught him playing that confrontation back to himself.
Bjorn: "You
will turn that music down ma'am or I'll write a strongly worded letter to the council!
I'm having a baby!"
I found him so weird sometimes, but it was cute. I couldn't help feeling out of place though. Although nothing drastic had changed, I'm still me, I'm still in this apartment, there aren't any cribs or baby clothes littered about...even though this baby is literally only millimetres in size, it had made such a big impact on me. My life will change, significantly. I'll have a little person to raise, to teach right from wrong, to keep safe from danger, and I was terrified. I know Bjorn was here to help, but I couldn't help feeling worried.
Safe to say, we both slept well that night. Perhaps it was because of the lack of blaring music outside. Or maybe, it was because for the first time in a while, we both had someone to sleep next to.