His hands skillfully undressed me. He placed wet kisses on my neck taking his time to nibble on my skin.
Suddenly, I felt dizzy and almost fainted. Olivia! are you okay? Leon loomed over me with a frightened expression.
I feel sick, whispered sitting on the bed. Maybe we should go to the hospital tomorrow, he suggested but I opposed. No need to go to the hospital I'll be fine.
He seemed to think for a while, suddenly his eyes widened. Or are you pregnant? I laughed, don't be ridiculous I can't be pregnant, "I'm on pills".
I gasped when I realized the words slipped out of my mouth.
You are on pills? Yes I am. Why? Because you said you aren't ready yet. I said that? Yes you did, and I am not ready too.
Nevertheless you should take a pregnancy test. Who knows if you are...I hope not. Suddenly, his expression changed. You really don't want kids?
Why are you acting like this is my decision alone we both said we weren't ready yet so what is the fuss.
Actually I changed my mind, I want kids, he said. I am not so sure, I'll think about it.
What is there to think about? He said and I glared at him. Have you forgotten what happened last year? I carried the baby for five months and lost it.
You think I can ever forget? But that is in the past Olivia, this one will stay. Which one? This one in your belly, he whispered. I told you I am not pregnant. We will see about that.
I couldn't sleep all night thinking about how possible it is that I am pregnant.
But I take the birth control pills regularly. Finally the morning came and I rushed to the bathroom.
It felt like forever. Slowly I took it and checked it.
I heaved a sigh of relieve seeing the line wasn't two but one. Leon, wake up I tapped his shoulder. What is it? He asked, his voice hoarse. I showed him the result and his eyes widened.
You are not pregnant? He looked disappointed. Are you not happy that I am not pregnant? Of course I am not, he muttered looking down.
Seriously Leon I am not ready for pregnancy yet. When I am ready I`ll tell you.
And when will that be? I don't know yet.
I thought he was going to be moody or giving me cold shoulders but he surprisingly was in a good mood all day.
Spill, what is going on with you? You keep smiling, I said. Our movie just got nominated. Are you serious? Congratulations.
Leon's acting career skyrocketed and every agency wanted him. Life was perfect. But the only problem was, he got busier and we spent less time together.
At a point, he had to travel for almost half a year, stating he'll spend the other half at home but he never kept his promise and only came home twice in the last seventh month. We'd video chat here and then but nothing felt like talking physically.
I used his absence to my advantage and submerge myself into my work. Breaking my own record. Even though I faced severe health issues, I still did it.
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I was cleaning the living room when a car pull up in the drive way.
Curious, I went outside and was surprised to see Leon. I ran to him like a little child and enveloped him in a tight hug.