Life is about choices.
Of some we regret,
we are proud of others.
We are the ones we decide to be.
POV Sarah
The next few weeks passed quickly and Alyssa had moved in permanently. I was surprised by her decision, but both she and Theo explained why. When I found out what had happened, I panicked.
I couldn't explain how that pig found her!
Besides, for a few days, Alyssa was strange. She stopped eating breakfast, and every time Theo and I cooked, she always left the room, pale and tired.
- Sarah... do you know what Alyssa can have? - Theo asked me.
- No Theo... I don't know! I might have some hypotheses, but I don't have to tell you! - I answered him, trying to calm him down.
- I'll talk to Alyssa about it... - she said leaving the room. But she came back soon after, she seemed worried and tired.
- What's going on, Theo? -
- Alyssa is not here! I told her I had just left. She doesn't understand I'm worried! -
- Theo... Alyssa will be back! -
As I said this, the front door opened. Alyssa walked in and looked at us with a mixture of confusion and fatigue.
- Alyssa. Where have you been? - Theo asked, looking into her eyes.
- I went to the supermarket below! I went to see if they had anything against headaches! - his voice had vibrated slightly, he was lying.
- I could have accompanied you! -
- I know Theo, don't worry I'm here! - Alyssa said hugging him.
I didn't know what happened between them, but I knew that Alyssa had locked herself in the bathroom. I realized that one of my assumptions was true.
I sent Theodore with Draco to do some shopping and, once left alone, I went to Alyssa.
- Alyssa... it's Sarah, we're alone you can talk to me! - I told her. The lock of the bathroom opened and a distraught Alyssa looked at me. I could see she was almost on the verge of tears and I wondered what had happened to her.
- Theodore... will send me away! He will hate me! -
- Alyssa... what's happening to you! I can see that something is wrong! -
- I think I'm pregnant! I went to buy the test... I still don't feel ready to have a baby... not to mention the psychopath stalking me... - dropped himself on the floor, crying.
- Alyssa... Theo, she could never send you away! indeed this child will be a reason to protect you more than what she already does! For a few minutes we are alone, take that test and then you will see!? - I said to her. She heartily locked herself in the bathroom and after a few minutes she came out. In her trembling hands she held the test that she laid on the shelf and, while she stood on the sofa, I took advantage of it to make her a herbal tea. I saw that my friend was sick and I saw that she was afraid; but love for Theo would solve anything.
POV Draco
When I came back with the bags, we found Sarah and Alyssa talking. Alyssa was pale and there were tears falling in her eyes and Sarah was trying to comfort her. They both had a cup of tea in their hands, and they seemed to be talking about something serious.
Alyssa was shaking and the cup she held almost fell several times and, on the table, I saw what was a kind of box.
I noticed Alyssa taking a look at that thing, and then screaming. I couldn't tell if it was a cry of excitement, or a cry of fear.
- Alyssa, calm down... We'll sort this out! - said Sarah.
- What's going on? - I asked myself, seeing Alyssa's face getting anxious.
- Draco... What we're going to tell you must remain between you, me and Alyssa. All right? It's hard for Alyssa to accept, as it's hard to say... Of all this Theo must not know anything! - said Sarah, taking my hand.
- Here is Draco... Theo will become a father! I'm afraid... because now I'll be weaker and this Killer will hunt me... He will kill me and he will also kill this child! It should not have happened! - I explained to him. Draco looked at us and then looked again at the small test.
- Alyssa... I'm the least suitable person to give advice, and Sarah can testify to that. But one thing I want to tell you, talk to Theo... He can protect you and only he can make this child survive! -
- What if Theo hates me? -
- He could never hate you.. I've known him my whole life and everything he's got protects him carefully! Lys, you're important to him.. You will survive! This child is the union of love between you and Theo, it will be as strong as you are! Don't worry Alyssa, Sarah and I will always be there for you! -
- Thank you Draco... I'll tell you! But where is Theo.. Weren't you dating? -
- Yes, but we split up. He went back to the barracks for a moment, he should be here soon! -
I looked at the two girls and then I asked Sarah to help me with the groceries. She got up and helped me carry the bags into the kitchen. Theodore Nott returned hours later and, on his face, there was a look of serenity. Alyssa approached him and kissed him, after which she whispered a "I have to talk to you!"