Chapter 3:
Hailey woke up next to Nick. They had their three year anniversary three weeks ago and it wasn't unusual for them to sleep at each others places, most of the time just sleeping. Hailey looked over at Nick and smiled at him. She loved him with all her heart and he felt the same about her. She knew they were meant to be together. The smile quickly faded as she felt something rising in her throat and sped off to the bathroom. She had no clue what was wrong with her, she had been throwing up every morning for the past week. After she had controlled herself she stood up and splashed water on her face and brushed her teeth. She took a long look in the mirror, 'you know exactly what's wrong.' she thought. 'No, it can't be.' she fought with herself.
Nick walked into the bathroom with just his boxers on. He snaked an arm around her waist and kissed her neck. Hailey pushed his arm away, fearing that if he squeezed to hard she might vomit again. "You ok?" She had never pushed him away.
"Yeah, my stomach is just a little upset." She lied. She turned around and gave him a peck on the lips. "I should get going anyway. I have a few things to do before work." she left a stunned Nick in the bathroom and got dressed.
He went into the bedroom as she was slipping her shoes on. "Did I do something?" he asked looking down at her.
'Quite possibly.' She thought. "No hon, I told you, I'm not feeling well and I have some errands to do before shift." She said kissing him once more before leaving his house and driving to the pharmacy.
Hailey stood in the female section of the pharmacy. 'Why couldn't there be just one type. There has to be like fifty different brands. Do I want to pee on a stick, pee in a cup?' Hailey thought to herself. The part of her mind that wasn't afraid to speak up fought back again. 'Just pick a damn one.' The denial side fought back. 'Only one? Maybe I should get a few, to be sure.' 'If that's what it takes fine.' 'Should I get the same brand, or maybe three different brands. Maybe they will all be defective. Then what, do I come back for another one? What if they all read something different?' 'That's why you get three dumb ass, then at least two will be the same if not all three.' "Good Lord." Hailey whispered out loud rolling her eyes.
"Hailey Hayes?"
Haileys eyes got real wide. She turned at the sound of the voice. "Hi, Mr. Koveleski." She said her cheeks turning bright red.
"Hello dear." Loretta said coming out behind Mr. Koveleski. Hailey smiled at her, becoming even more flushed.
Mr. Koveleski looked at what she was looking at. "Are you and that nice young boy trying for a child?" He asked.
Hailey looked at the pregnancy tests then back at her elderly neighbors. "No." She said slightly shaking her head. "A friend of mine thinks she might be but she's to embarrassed to come in and get one for herself." 'Good thing you've got a fast mouth.' 'Shut up.' the denial piece of mind spoke up.
"You're all red dear." Loretta spoke. "Are you something down with something?"
"Must be." Hailey threw a hand to her forehead checking for a temperature.
"You should get one of those ice packs they have in isle four b. My late wife," We all made the sign of the cross, "Rest her soul, she used them when she went through the menopause. Those awful hot flashes." Mr. Koveleski offered.
'Good Lord.' Hailey mentally sighed.
"Thanks, I'll do that." Hailey smiled.
"Ok, dear. We need to go get our medications. We'll see you around." Loretta said waving.
Hailey waved and the two rounded the corner out of sight. Hailey grabbed three boxes from the same brand and went up front to pay for them. She handed the money to the cashier, said keep the change, and ran to her car. She sped out of the lot and went home, still red from embarrassment.