Love and Debt

"Why do you look so flushed?" Nina asked Belinda.

They spent time together every time Andrew and Rev attended the business conference. Nina noticed that Belinda's mind was wandering somewhere, and her face was so red. She would also smile like a teenager and giggle from time to time.

"Me? N-Nothing, I was just thinking of something." Belinda stammered.

Nina chuckled. Rev had the same expression when he came into their suite. Maybe something happened between the two. She thought to herself.

The guys came home around seven in the evening. Nina prepared dinner for the four of them since it was their last night in Switzerland. 

Tomorrow, Andrew and Nina will fly to Paris while Rev and Belinda will return home. The two will help Andrew's men check the abandoned building and report everything to them.

She didn't have a chance to tour around since she needed to review for her exams. Tonight, Andrew promised to teach her, so she looked forward to it.

"What's for dinner?" Andrew asked while hugging her from behind.

He came into their bedroom while she was changing her clothes. She was still naked when he went inside.

"I cooked pasta and made some garlic bread. I'll just change, then we could eat dinner." She said.

Andrew didn't let her go and started giving her kisses on the neck. One of his hands moved to her breasts, massaging one of them.

"Hey, aren't you hungry?" She asked.

"I am hungry for you." He whispered.

She giggled, then arched her hips, pushing her bottom to his crotch.

"Ahhh… I want you, baby."

"But the food will get cold." She said, but she was beginning to feel hot because of Andrew's touch.

Andrew turned her around and kissed her on the lips.

"We'll do it later then."

Nina smiled and continued to put on some clothes. She took a shirt for Andrew and handed it to him to change as well.

"By the way, I bought something for you. Here." He said while giving her a bag that looked like it came from a pharmacy

When she opened it, she was surprised to see a box of pregnancy tests.

"Why did you buy so many?" She asked, amused.

"I told the pharmacist I need a box of pregnancy kits for my wife. I didn't know one box had fifty kits inside." He said, scratching his head.

Nina chuckled then kissed him on the lips. She finds his reaction cute because of that mistake. 

"I want to try and see." She said while opening the box of the pregnancy test.

"But they said it's better to test in the morning, right?" Andrew asked.

"I don't know, but don't you think the same result would show if it's positive or not?" Nina answered.

Andrew didn't say a word and nodded. He sat on the couch and looked at Nina.

"I'll wait here. Ren and Belinda were still in their suite, so we still had time. I'm not going anywhere. Whatever the result, I'll gladly accept it." He said.

Nina mustered the courage and stood up. She took a deep breath and walked towards the bathroom.

"Or would you like me to come with you?" Andrew asked before she stepped inside the bathroom.

"Stay here. Then I'll call you." She said while closing the bathroom door.

She looked at herself in the mirror. She wasn't pale anymore. Somehow, her complexion changed after she reconciled with her husband. It's been a few days that she felt sick and just threw up everything she had eaten. 

She also felt sleepy and tired even though she stayed in their suite. She was craving some sweets, then suddenly craved for something sour. She knew the signs were telling her she was pregnant; all she needed was a confirmation.

She took a deep breath again, opened the pregnancy test, read the instructions, and walked towards the toilet bowl. 

"It says to collect a urine sample in a cup and dip the test strips in it. That's easy." She whispered and followed what it said.

"Wait for 3-5 minutes. It's positive if it has two lines." She kept on whispering to herself.

She looked at it, waiting for the result. Five minutes seemed so long. She was in front of the mirror, tapping her fingers, then paced back and forth.

Then she opened another kit and tested it again. It was the same result. But it wasn't enough for her, so she did it again. She had tried five times and got the same result.

She bit her lips, then rushed outside the bathroom, carrying the five test kits.

Andrew was walking back and forth when she went outside the bathroom. He looked nervous when she turned to Nina.

"So? What is it?" He asked.

He walked towards his wife when she didn't answer. Andrew's heart started beating so loud when she saw Nina's expression. 

"Hey. You're killing me. Can I see it?" He asked, brushing his hand on her cheek.

She then handed him the pregnancy test. Andrew's eyes widened when all five test kits had the same results. 

He glanced at Nina, who suddenly started to cry. He panicked, then pulled her in his arms, embracing her tight.

"Hey, did you get scared? Don't cry. I'm here. I'm not going anywhere." He said while she cried in his arms.

She shook her head and stared into his eyes.

"No, somehow I felt like I failed you" Nina said.

The tests were clear. She wasn't pregnant. They all turned negative.

"No, you did not. How can you think of something like that? I'm not in a hurry. We could be happy together without kids for now. You're still young; we have eternity to try and have kids." Andrew said in a gentle voice.

"Are you really okay? Aren't you disappointed? She asked while pouting.

"Hm. Well, I wished and hoped to get a positive result, but it's totally fine. Let's still see a doctor in Paris. I'm worried about your health."

Then he pulled her in his arms again, kissing her on top of her head.