Isabella sat on the edge of the bed, her hands trembling slightly as she held the small pregnancy test in her fingers. The Hawaiian sun spilled gently through the window, but it did nothing to calm the storm of thoughts swirling in her mind.
How could this be possible? she wondered, heart pounding. It's too soon… or is it?
Her mind raced, reviewing every moment from the past days, the closeness, the intimacy, everything she and Elijah had shared. The questions piled up faster than she could answer them.
What if it's true? What do I even say to him? How will I tell him? She pressed the test against her palm, staring at the blank surface. Every scenario seemed equally impossible and inevitable.
A sigh escaped her lips as she sank back against the pillows, trying to steady her thoughts. I can't panic. I have to think. I have to be… careful.
Her fingers finally shook as she flipped the test over, her breath catching. Two lines appeared, clear and undeniable. Isabella's heart skipped a beat, and a mix of fear, wonder, and awe washed over her.
It's real. It's happening.
Tears pricked at the corners of her eyes as she considered the weight of the revelation. She thought of Elijah, of their life together, and of everything that was about to change.
How do I tell him? Will he be happy? Scared? Confused? She bit her lip, holding the test close to her chest. I need to find the right moment. I need to… breathe.
Isabella closed her eyes, taking a deep, shaky breath. Her heart pounded with uncertainty, but beneath it all was a flicker of hope — a fragile, growing certainty that this news, however unexpected, could mark the start of a new chapter in their lives.