Emily's tears finally subsided. She slowly got up and walked back to her bedroom flopping on the bed face first. Things had been going so well. She had a great job. Was in love with a wonderful, sexy, charming man. Emily rolled on her side and grabbed her pillow, holding on for dear life. Fear didn't even begin to describe what she was feeling.
BANG BANG BANG
Emily jerked her head up slightly disoriented. She must've fallen asleep.
"Emily I know you're in there. Open the door!" Matt shouted.
'Please just go away' she silently begged. Emily was not ready to see him yet. Matt didn't know about her mom and she was afraid of how he'd react to her being sick. Would he stick by her?
"Come on Emily! Don't make me call Frank over here to bust down this damn door! You know I'll do it!" Matt was getting desperate. He had to see her. Make sure she was ok. He got concerned when she never returned to work after her doctor's appointment.
Emily sat up. She knew he wouldn't hesitate to call Frank.
"Emily!" The door opened.
"Emily, thank God," Matt drew her into his arms.
"Are you ok? I've been worried sick. What did the doctor say?" He looked at her searching her eyes.
Emily took a deep breath.
"I'm fine." She lied. Now wasn't the right time. Matt was already freaked out.
"I had to wait a little longer than expected, and I was exhausted afterwards. I came back here and must've dozed off. I woke up to you pounding on my door." She forced a weak smile.
Matt just stared at her. He had gotten worked up over nothing. What did this women do to him. He tilted her head up and kissed her ever so softly.
"I was so scared. I..thought maybe something was wrong with you. I don't want to lose you Em."
Guilt plagued her. She was lying to the man she loved. But there was really no reason to tell him now. She should wait until the doctor ruled out everything before putting anyone through that. But could she get through this, all the testing, on her own? 'Stop being selfish' she chided herself. 'Why should Matt have to suffer if everything might be just fine.' Great now she was lying to herself. Deep down she knew she wasn't fine. It was just a matter of waiting for the doctors to know.
Matt watched her silently. Her face all scrunched up mind going a million miles an hour. It suddenly occurred to him she might be lying. He held her close again not wanting to let go just yet. She would tell him when she was ready. He hoped.
