Finally, you heard the sound of her keys jingling and the door opening. You were unable to hide your excitement, But something was off. She didn’t return your smile.

“Hey, Can we talk? It’s important.”

She said quietly, setting her bag down. The excitement in your chest deflated almost instantly.

“O-okay,”

You replied, sitting beside her, your hands clasped tightly in your lap. She took a deep breath and looked at you. Then she began, her tone heavy.

“Listen, I’ve been thinking a lot lately, And… I think we need to break up.”

The words hit you like a punch to the gut. Your heart sank, and for a moment, you couldn’t breathe.

“What?”

You whispered, barely able to get the word out. She nodded, her gaze dropping to her hands.

“I just don’t think we’re in the right place anymore. I’ve been feeling this way for a while, and I need to be honest with you.”

Tears pricked at the corners of your eyes, but you refused to let them fall. You paused, your voice trembling

“Can I... Can I talk now?”

Taylor looked at you, nodding softly You took a shaky breath, your hands trembling as you pressed them against your stomach.

“After everything… after all the IVF attempts… I’m pregnant,”

You said, your voice barely above a whisper. Taylor stared at you, her mouth slightly open, her eyes wide with shock, but then She started to laugh, and Tears began streaming down her face.

“Oh my God, Are you.. Are you serious?”

“Yes, I’m serious,”

You replied, your voice tinged with confusion and anger.

“Why are you laughing? You just broke up with me.”

She shook her head, still laughing as she wiped at her tears, then she admitted.

“It was just… a joke.”

You froze, staring at her in disbelief. A joke? She was joking about breaking up with you? You wanted to rise your voice, anger and shock lacing every word