The bathroom was silent,only your own breathing as you understood more and more what was happening. The test in your hand is still like part of a dream, but reality has cruelly reached your consciousness.

The voice that suddenly disturbed the silence was Charles standing in the doorway. You saw his gaze as he looked at you first and then at the object in your hand. His eyes widened for a moment, then a dark silence settled over you. The air seemed to have stopped.

L"Mine?" He asked, his voice strangely low, as if he didn't want to believe it, but at the same time as if he wanted to hear the answer.

His question was so simple,but it meant so much. A pained but quiet response was hidden between your lips, and even though you tried to look calm, your heart was beating faster. He still had the young competitor in his body, always quick to react, always sure of his every decision, but now, here in front of you, he too seemed lost for a moment.

You didn't know how to respond or how to take this moment because as close as you were to each other, this was something completely new. Also because of Carlos, how he will perceive all this. But now, as you looked into his eyes, you knew nothing would ever be the same.

Charles took a step forward, his eyes filled with questions and desire for answers, but he didn't want to pressure you, and he took the pregnancy test from your hand. He looked at the two stripes in silence, then back into your eyes, allowing a small smile to appear on his face, finally releasing the tension.

"You're not alone, you know?" He said, his voice ringing with infinite confidence.