Athena

Alex narrow his eyes at me as he furrow his eyebrows—even from the look he is giving me—it isn't stopping me from laughing. Looking away from him, I end up tugging at my shirt, ''Athena, this isn't funny! How long do you want to keep it away from me?'' My mom starts speaking again on the other line.

''Mom, you're overreacting.'' I mutter, ''I'm not even—''

She cuts me off, ''What do you mean I'm overreacting?! This is big news! Of course I'm overreacting. Do you expect me to find out when you are already nine months pregnant? That isn't going to happen, young lady.'' I hear her mumble...