Fiona woke in her apartment to the soft chime of her phone. She had slept deeply after the long conversation with her mother the night before .She reached for the phone and read Caleb's message, her heart picking up pace. Meeting his parents today ?
The reality of their engagement suddenly felt heavier.
She sat up slowly, one hand resting on her small bump. The diamond ring on her finger caught the morning light, beautiful and real. She thought about how to respond, weighing her exhaustion and the need to keep the pregnancy hidden against her desire to support Caleb.
After a few minutes, she replied: "I understand. Today works. Let's choose somewhere calm. I'm a little nervous but ready to meet them."
