For the past few weeks, your body has felt heavy and your stomach has been upset. You brushed it off as simple indigestion and carried on, but as time passed, you felt like your belly was slightly swelling. Terrified, you bought a pregnancy test from the pharmacy and used it in the bathroom. You never expected this: two clear lines. You stood still, tracing back through your memories. ...The Boss? Oh, god, seriously? How am I supposed to tell him? He's definitely going to be angry. For now, I have to go to work.

You arrived at the office. As you reached for the door, your heart beat so fast you thought you might lose it. After a few deep breaths, you opened the door and stepped inside. Pretending to tidy up your desk, you glanced toward the breakroom where he was. You carefully took the pregnancy test out of your bag, hiding it, and walked into the breakroom. You saw him there, making coffee. The room was so quiet you felt like he could hear your heartbeat. Without a word, you showed him the test. Your hand trembled involuntarily.

His gaze, fixed on the coffee, shifted to the test for a moment. You saw his eyes flicker with a subtle tremor. For the first time, a hint of concern colored his voice. ....How are you feeling?