I stare at the glossy half-moon shining brightly while waiting by the bus stop.

I had to work extra time at the shop because I demanded a raise in my salary from my boss since I need the money more than ever right now.

Refusing to cogitate about what went on today, the most shocking news leaving me stupefied and weak I exhale shakily blinking back the tears threateningly to fall, the sound of cricket coming from the thicket, dulcet me from my maudlin thought.

Zephyr blow helped me normalize my breath from the fear growing in me.

I stare in silence watching cars pass by and people going in different directions before hearing my phone vibrate to life.

I scramble through my bag for my phone before answering the phone to be welcomed by the concerned voice of Emma" Shiloh where are you? "

"I had to close late today but I will be home very soon, just waiting for the bus, " I say hastily hitting my heel on the bench continuously.

"tell me where you are I will come, get you, " she says while making a susurrate sound.

"Um... the bus is here already, " I say hearing the bus pull to a stop in front of me.

I pick my bag from the bench before walking into the bus "okay take care" she says hanging up.

I decide to sit by the right side of the bus closer to the window before putting my phone back into my bag.

Focusing my gaze outside enjoying the calmness of the night since there are few people on the bus it wasn't noisy.

Today has been stressful having an arrogant boss finding fault in anything you do. Mrs. Andrew is a pain in the neck sorry to say, I have never met anyone as bossy as she is.

You can never find that woman saying a joke or laughing at one, always so grumpy, she owns the little supermarket in which I work.

The bus came to a stop, I pick my bag before coming out of the bus.

I walk the short distance towards the house on a sombre night, the guard opened the gate letting me in with a nod.

I smile sweetly before walking towards the front door, my heartbeat loudly against the ribcage of my chest making my breath shallow.

"what if he is still in there with her" I mutter under my breath.

I exhale shakily trying to normalize my breathing before pushing the door open "I can do this" I whisper silently entering the living room.

I find Emma sitting together with Damian on the couch while glaring at him with Louis sitting across from them on the couch.

Maybe I could use my nonexistent ninja skills in running towards my room without them noticing " Shiloh thank goodness you are back" Emma says averting her gaze towards me with a sigh.

It seems my idea has become futile" what are you all doing? "I ask placing myself comfortably on the couch with an audible sigh leaving my lips.

"I don't know about them but I was only waiting for you to get back" she shrugs with a smile playing on her lips.

I stare at her with a raised eyebrow in a manner that says ' what uncanny idea are you plotting on'.

"is that so," I say mellowly.

" Shiloh I would like to um... say sorry," Louis says dolesomely meeting my gaze with imploring eyes.

"We both are sorry for not letting you know about Chance's engagement," Damien continues with sincerity in his voice.

"it wasn't your fault" I pause momentarily a forced smile appearing on my lips " It is very shocking but I am optimistic for him," I say wistfully.

Bizarre emotions overwhelm me bringing a glimmer of tears clouding my vision.

I hate crying around people and not being able to hold in my emotions, I am blaming this on my raging hormones.

"Shiloh, have you eaten anything ?" Emma asks breaking the suffocating silence.

I blink back the tears before glancing her way" I am not hungry I just need to rest" I shrug standing from the couch "goodnight" I call walking up the stairs.

I brush my teeth before changing into my pajamas.

Immediately my back hit the bed I was out, the stress of the day weighing me down.

" What is this ?" I ask myself finding a red substance on my bed immediately I got up this morning.

I touch the red substance before bringing it to my nose" oh my God blo-blo-blood" I stuttered nervously.

I check my pajamas to find the blood flowing down my legs, I gasp horrified as my leg gave way making me fall to the floor causing pain in my lower abdomen.

I cover my mouth with my hands as tears roll down my cheeks "my baby. My baby" I cried from the pain and the feeling of notion overwhelm me.

'What if something happened to my baby or even worst I lost the baby' different scenarios of what may have happened made me feel more anxious and on the verge of a panic attack.

"get it together Shiloh, " I say taking a deep breath while running my hand through my disheveled hair.

I push myself off the floor with shaky legs before wrapping a clean light blue bed sheet around myself before racing towards the dining room, as expected Chance's car key was laying on the dinner table picking it up I dash out of the house towards Chance parked car.

Trying to make less noise as possible since everyone must still be asleep as it is a Saturday morning.

Not caring about my appearance I drove out of the compound towards the hospital trying to keep my overdriving fear at bail.

I reached the hospital in no time parking the car in the parking lot before going into the hospital.

"I would like to see Dr. Anna Carson, " I say softly as possible even though my last patience is running out.

"do you have an appointment? "the nurse on duty asked giving me a once-over look.

I run my hand over my hair while using the other to hold the sheets properly around my body " I need to speak with her, it is very emergent" I plead desperately.

"Sorry you can't, " she says not impressed.

"Okay, can I get her number? " I asked with pleading eyes.

She nodded before writing down her number on a sheet of paper, I took it from her before typing the numbers on the telephone by the nurse's desk since I left my phone in a hurry.

She picked at the first ring" Hello this is Dr. Anna Carson who is speaking ?" she inquire politely.

"it's Shiloh. I am actually at the hospital to see you but I can't since I have no appointment" I say in one breath still feeling slight pain in my lower midriff.

"Okay, wait am coming out," she says before disconnecting.

I place the telephone back before pacing while waiting, getting a curious look from the nurse and a sympathetic look from people around.

After a few minutes of waiting she came out with a lady walking behind her out of the office.

I rush towards her after she dismisses the lady before letting me inside, getting inside I took a seat opposite hers.

"is anything the matter? "she asks warily while studying my appearance curiously.

"I think something is wrong with my baby, I woke up this morning with blood on my bedsheets, " I say calmly as possible.

"the blood was coming from me, I don't know if it is a miscarriage, and also I am feeling pain in my lower abdomen," I say feeling anxiety creeping into my body.

"Okay come with me I will carry out a test on you," she says standing from her seat.

After carrying out the necessary test we returned to her office" it wasn't a miscarriage and nothing is wrong with you or the baby" she says mildly.

"so nothing to worry about?" I ask puzzled.

"no, but you need more rest because you are so stressed out" she advice with a concerned frown on her features.

I smile warmly "thanks for putting me at ease, I will be leaving now," I say my goodbyes before leaving towards my parked car or better yet chance packed car.

I drove out of the hospital feeling more relaxed that my baby is safe.

"Thanks," I say to Jones the security guard while he closes the gate for me before parking the car then walking towards the front door, getting in I heard voices and laughter coming from the kitchen /dining room.

It seemed everyone is awake, I took dawdle steps towards the kitchen /dining because let face the fact I am too exhausted for any morning questions.

"Okay before you say anything ..." I announce coming into the kitchen /dining room but my long summery was cut short when my gaze focused on the lady looking chic, her light brown eyes sparkling with excitement and a bit of amusement in them which were focused on me.

"Where have you been and also dressed that way? "Chance's voice ring in my eye drum but my mind and thoughts were focused on the lady in front of me.

Remembering my current outfit made me feel self-conscious and the attention I am getting right now wasn't helping" Mum Elaina?" I ask in shock.

Can this day get worst ?, she is here right now and I am dressed in pajamas which have bloodstain and a bedsheet over me while gawking at her with wide eyes, I know my face is flush crimson right now from embarrassment.

So yeah this day is officially the worst, I didn't even think of informing her about the new development, even worst I didn't think of calling or texting her.

I bet she is angry with me for totally forgetting about her existence and hiding the news of my pregnancy from her.

I blink twice to get me out of the trance am in " uh... excuse me I need to change into something clean and nice" I said pointing towards the stairs.

I rush towards my room without waiting for a reply, I took a quick shower before changing into a sweater and Blue Jeans then putting my hair into a bun leaving my face free of makeup before standing in front of the full-length mirror.

"you can do this, just try explaining everything that happened," I say staring at my reflection.

I blow air through my mouth before taking Chance's car keys and my phone from the nightstand then leaving the room towards the dining room.

I walk into the room before taking a seat beside Emma while trying to avoid everyone's curious gaze.

I took a deep relaxing breath while focusing on my hands on my lap under the table.

"here is your car key I used it in driving to the hospital" I whisper pushing the keys towards Chance.

" I thought you have no appointment until next week?" Emma asks curiously while staring at me curiously.

" yeah I thought so too but she asked me to come, see her today," I say trying to keep my voice steady.

"okay? " she says more like ask.

Why isn't she saying anything or am I behaving rudely by ignoring her presence? "Shiloh I would like to speak with you later after breakfast" she finally says her voice sounding smooth and soothing.

I took a deep labored breath trying to calm my nerves, the situation is so nerve-racking" okay" I say meeting her gaze.

Tears row down my cheeks unwillingly making me look pitiable, I wrap my tears with the palm of my hand before averting my gaze from her running my sweaty hands on my jeans feeling suffocated, I need to tell Anna about me having shortness in breathing and my nerves being also in overdrive.

Why am I behaving so weak it is so frustrating " eat up," Emma says placing a plate of scrambled eggs and bread with a glass of milk in front of me.

"Thanks," I say with a smile.

I dig in forgetting the eyes focused on me because let face it I love food and the scrambled eggs are scrumptious.

This day was going to be very long.