The weeks had passed and Bram was able to enroll in an on-line class recommended by his mentors from RGC. He was taking the classes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for four hours. I was also interested in taking the leadership on-line classes but mom had an accident at home. She slipped and had a bad fall. I took care of her and helped Roland with the restaurant.
I only came home to the Glass House after three days, so I could get clothes and spend some time with Bram. And we always made the most out of it. One night on a Friday, Bram invited me for a swim. When we were in the shallow water of the pool he took my hand and made me touch him. My eyes widened because of how hard he was.
I glanced at the house to see if Maria was watching us but there was no one. Bram pulled down the front zipper of my bathing suit, lifted me a little, and sucked my left breast. I was so scared that I would drown. He pulled me to the steps for a more comfortable position. I hesitated, I told him that I did not want to get an infection from the water of the pool.
So we used our towels as mat and did it on the darkest side of the pool area. It was so quick because we did not want to get caught. I remembered watching the reflection of the moon on the pool as I felt Bram released on me. Then he dived naked in the pool as I put my bathing suit back on. I watched Bram finish his lap while I walked to the shower area.
Maybe because we missed each other so much that we never made it to bed. There was a time when I was watching television in our living room and Bram was done with his work-out from the balcony. I looked up when he came near me, our eyes met for a moment then he crouched down and removed my panties. He removed his sweat shorts and my mouth hung open when I saw how ready he was. We still both had our tops on and I started to get sweaty.
I wrapped my legs around him as he laid me down on the long sofa. When Bram found a comfortable position he slowly entered me and started his rhythm. I moaned when I felt his fullness come in and out of me. He increased his pace and I had no choice but to whimper. Then Bram closed his eyes and let out a growl as we both reached our climax.
I sighed when I felt his warm spill on me. He opened his eyes and found mine. He lowered his face and kissed me full in the mouth. I could never forget that day. Sometimes I dreamed about it too.
March 5
“Congratulations, Emma,” Dr. Delgado greeted me. She handed me the strip that showed two coloured lines. She started filling out a request form, “Do you want me to schedule your ultrasound this week?”
I just answered her with a nervous smile and nodded. I could not believe that I was pregnant. Dr. Delgado and I were not able to discuss much because there was another patient waiting outside. I said my goodbye to my OB-GYN and opened the door. I was fixing the strap of my shoulder bag when I almost bumped into someone. I looked up and saw Connor’s smiling face.
“Hello,” Connor greeted me, “Are you here with Bram?”
I gave him a small smile, “No.”
“Sorry for doing this,” Connor said, “Can you wait for me? I need to talk to you. I will just say hi to my aunt.”
“Um..” I was hesitant not because I did not want to wait for him. But because Bram told me that Connor had me investigated. I glanced at Chantal. She was standing at my right and she was watching Connor.
“Please, Emma?” Connor put his hands together like he was praying, “It will just take a moment.”
Chantal and I shared a meaningful glance. I sighed before I gave Connor my answer, “Okay.”
I sat on the bench that was outside my OB-GYN’s office. Chantal was standing to my right. I was recalling my first time here. I was thinking how Dr. Delgado was related to Bram’s family.
This was the connection that I was looking for: Dr. Delgado was the aunt of Connor. I did not know what was going on so I decided not to think about all of them. I thought that when I got pregnant I would feel relieved but I did not. Instead I felt scared, for my future and for my baby’s future.
I stared blankly at my white sneakers when I remembered that I needed to inform Bram and Mama Credence for the result. I turned to my left when I heard the door of Dr. Delgado’s office opened. Connor came out smiling. He invited me to have brunch with him near the area and I said yes. We followed his car to a coffee shop.
“How are you, Emma?” Connor asked with a smile. We were seated facing each other while we waited for our food.
“I’m doing good,” I grinned at him, “How about you?”
“Me?” Connor pointed at himself, “I’m puzzled.”
My eyebrows met in the middle, “What do you mean?”
Connor crossed his arms to his chest, “I saw Alicia last week and she said she was here to attend Bram’s induction party.”
I shook my head. I did not know where his statements were headed, “And what is the puzzling part?”
Connor gave me a playful smile, “I’m still trying to figure it out.”
Connor was being cautious. I smiled at him and nodded, “Okay.”
“Can I ask you a personal question?” Connor told me. We were momentarily interrupted because our coffee and food arrived.
“Sure,” I answered after the server left, “What is it?”
“Do you have a sister or a female cousin that I could marry?” Connor asked jokingly.
I was about to cut my toast but I stopped when I fully understood his question. I laughed a little, “I don’t have a sister and I will need to check if some of my female cousins are still single.”