Truth

"I don't know who told you that, its not really that painful...but they say it burns a bit"

Michelle groaned and buried her head in her pillow "So I'm going to be boobless for the rest of my life"

Darla laughed before clearing her throat awkwardly "Michelle, you're making a big deal out of this....it isn't the end of the world so you have to calm down. The doctors say there is an 85 percent chance that you're going to be okay...that is good!"

Michelle raised her head to look at her friend, her bloodshot eyes were clear evidence of the sleepless nights she's been having "OK...even though I keep looking on the bright side...what if I lose my boobies?"

"Pfft!" Darla couldn't hold it in anymore and burst out laughing, when she realized her friend's expression was getting darker she quickly cleared her throat. "Ha...You shouldn't worry about that, as long as things don't get out of hand you can keep your...b...boobies!! Pfft....hahahahahaha"

Michelle scoffed but couldn't help the small smile that appeared on her face.

Michelle gets a call from Carlos a few hours later. In a few seconds she was already sweating buckets. She was so nervous she almost cried

"Do you think he found out?"

Darla rolled her eyes and flicked Michelle's forehead "How will you know if you answer the damn call" Michelle nodded before picking the phone and bringing it close to her ears "H..hello"

"Press the answer button" Darla reminded before shaking her head, why was she acting like someone who commuted murder.

"Hey, are you busy?" Carlos' deep voice came through the other line. He sounded like he was in a good mood which put Michelle's chaotic heart at ease for a few seconds.

"Is something the matter?" she tried to sound as calm as she could.

"No, I just want you to come over and have dinner with me. So, are you busy?"

Michelle quickly put her hand over the entire screen and looked at Darla in panic "What should I do?....He wants me to come over!" Whispered and yelled at the same time

"Tsk tsk, you better say yes and tell him everything thing afterwards"

"But I..."

"No excuses!" Darla said. Michelle nodded her head before putting the phone back to her ear "...ello? Are you still there?"

"Yes, yes I am...Just tell me where it is, I will be there in an hour"

"OK then, see you" Carlos said before hanging up. Michele released the breath she didn't know she had been holding. "Life is hard...." She muttered to herself before getting up from her bed for the first time in hours.

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Carlos ended up at the hostel to pick her up. Which surprised her, after getting into the car...they were both submerged In silence. It was comfortable...for Carlos though, who had a smile on his face. He seemed to be really happy about something.

Michelle kept writing a speech in her head but then she quickly decided against and told herself to tell him the next day.

Carlos drove her to his house, saying he wanted to eat there with her. Michelle didn't mind, once they got into the house, Michelle was welcomed warmly by Carlos' housekeeper. This wasn't the first time she had been here, the housekeeper had grown fond of her.

She was a woman in a late fifties, she been taking care of Carlos ever since he was brought to his father's house...she was like a mother to him.

"Mrs Vince" Michelle said in greeting

"Oh dear, I've told you to call me aunt. Stop being so formal"

Michelle nodded and smiled at the woman "Yes aunt Mary"

Mary nodded in satisfaction and called the two to the dining room. Carlos suddenly laughed making Michelle look at him strangely.

"Ah....its just that ever since she knew you, I hardly exist in her eyes. She has been telling me to bring you here again and again" Carlos chuckled.

Michelle giggled ''I have that effect on people"

After helping to serve the dishes Michelle sat down to enjoy her food, Mary's cooking was one of the best she had ever tasted. Looking down at the dishes she couldn't help but feel frustrated. They were all her favorite dishes but she couldn't eat most of them....she wasn't allowed to.

"Oh dear, have you been sick?...your eyes look so tired and your complexion is quite off"

Michelle almost choked hearing Mary's words. Is she a doctor?!!!

"Michelle?" Carlos raised his eyebrows and gave her a meaningful look. "What?"

"Are you sick?.... why didn't you tell me?"

Michelle smiled calmly "I'm not sick, Carlos....I'm perfectly fine. It probably because I haven't been having enough sleep that's why" Michelle didn't leave any room for doubts with her words.

Carlos sighed and reached for her hair "You should take care of yourself more, Michelle. Stop being so carless with your health" Carlos patted her head lightly. Michelle nodded happily.

Hearing her ringing tone from the living room she realized she forgot her purse on the sofa. Mary tells her to sit still while she goes ahead to bring the phone instead.

Michelle's eyes widened when she remembered her test results were left in her purse. She had been so depressed these past few days she didn't even move it for days.

Michelle made a silent prayer but unfortunately it was too late for that.

Mary's hands slipped and purse fell to the ground while all the contents spilled on the floor.

"Oh dear, I'm so sorry Michelle...it seems I'm getting older and much more clumsy"

"No worries" Michelle said as she hurriedly put the contents back into the purse.....something was missing, where was the test results?

Her eyes roamed across the floor, her heart pounding faster than ever.

"Looking for this?"

Even without raising her head, she could feel his anger from the tone of his voice.

Carlos was holding the papers in a tight grip, he glared at her. The one thing he hated he most wwa people lying to him....he was angry.

"Care to explain?....And I want the truth!".