Rafael was right, I might be overworking myself a little too much. I was feeling dizzy for a whole day that couldn't be good.

My shift would be over in about 30 minutes and I was very thankful for that.

"Are you feeling okay?" Mike asked, his voice concerned.

"Yeah, I'm fine," I said automatically "Why?"

"You're face is a little more pale than usual? Sorry, maybe not" Mike backtracked quickly, probably worried that he offended me.

"No, it's okay. To be honest I've been feeling a little under the weather today"

"If you need me to cover more shifts-"

"No, it's okay. Probably ate something bad. I will be fine tomorrow"

"Okay"

Another fifteen minutes passed I said "We're almost done. You can go, I will finish here" I said looking at the watch.

Mike nodded and went to the breakroom to change.

"See you tomorrow Eli"

"See you"

After Mike left I noticed there was an empty shelf where water bottles should be. I went to the magazine to get the wrapped package of water from there.

I did miscalculate how much this physical activity will cost me.

I don't know at what point, just suddenly my body became limp. With surprise, I noted how a water bottle falls out of my hand to the ground.

I was falling as well. I didn't feel the impact with the floor I think I blacked out at that point in time.

What woke me up was the loud noise Giovanni was making.

"Eliana, wake up!" I could feel someone patting my cheek firmly. A little too firmly. Ouch, that hurt.

I opened my eyes annoyed just to see my bodyguard now towering over me. With serious concern in his eyes.

"Oh shit, sorry," I tried to get up, but Giovanni's hand kept me on the floor. "Wait a minute. Don't get up right now. Everything will be okay, I'll call Mr. Vincenti"

I wasn't sure if he's trying to calm me down or himself. Either way, everything will not be alright if he calls Rafael.

"Wait, don't call him" I don't need to see his I told you so face when I already feel like shit. "I'm fine"

"You just passed out"

"Can you just put that phone down?" I asked rudely, feeling really frustrated right now.

"No," Giovanni said simply and raised the phone to his ear. That little shit.

"Wait!" I grabbed his phone out of desperation and he looked at me in shock. "How about I go to the doctor to check if everything is alright? Just don't call him"

Rafael was the most unpredictable person I've ever met in my life. I had no idea how would he react to the news of me fainting and I didn't want to find out.

I remember what happened after I was attacked by that rude customer. He was really worried about me, really caring, and really fucking overwhelming. I appreciated protectiveness but not to this extent. That's why I needed to keep it to myself for now.

Giovanni sighed "Okay, but please bear in mind that Mr. Vincenti won't be happy with me or you when he finds out"

"He's not going to find out because I'm fine. I was just tired. I haven't slept well lately"

"If you have anything more than exhaustion you will inform the boss, can you promise me that?"

"Sure. Do you know how long I was out?"

"I checked on you fifteen minutes after your shift ended"

"Then it must have happened right after Mike left" I muttered to myself. "Can I get up now or do you intend to carry me to the car?" I asked sarcastically. Okay, that was unnecessary.

"If that's what you wish ma'am"

"Gosh, no. I'm just letting you know I'm standing up. I feel better now" I stood up and started walking just to stop abruptly to look at Giovanni once again and add "But it would be good if I didn't drive my car tonight, I think"

Giovanni gave me no shit expression. Okay. I deserve that.

"Of course ma'am. I will take you to any location you need me to"

My friend was dating a doctor who worked at ER. I decided to find out if he would have time today. When I arrived at the hospital I was pretty nervous. I hope I'm alright. I'm not dying, right? I hope so.

"Alex thank you for finding time for me so soon"

Alex Brown was a person I've met plenty of times. He and Eva were together for three years now. We knew each other enough to on a first-name basis.

"Of course. Tell me what happened"

So I explained how I fainted at my workplace, how I felt dizzy all day.

Alex asked several follow-up questions regarding my overall health and then more detailed questions regarding my recent condition.

I wasn't experiencing any health problems lately. The bruise at the back of my head was completely healed and I didn't have any headaches, no dizziness, no anything in the recent days. But something definitely was wrong.

"It takes around two hours to examine blood and urine samples you can wait here and come back tomorrow, whatever suits you. I can admit you overnight if you want"

"It's okay. I will just wait, I feel fine"

"Eva said you were always like that"

"Like what?"

"Like you don't want to be a bother no matter what's happening. It's okay to need a little help sometimes"

"Okay, I had no idea you're also a psychologist"

Alex chuckled and shook his head at my attitude.

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I was in the waiting room where Rafael called. I didn't pick up the phone. I couldn't speak to him right now. I was really nervous and I couldn't be bothered enough to think about the consequences of ignoring his calls right now.

Two hours felt like an eternity.

But eventually, I was invited back to Alex's office to learn about tests results. I already had few speeches I would say to Casey in case I was really about to die.

"So what is it?" I asked playing nervously with my fingers, worried at what news Alex could have for me.

"You're pregnant"

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