ELENA

The morning sunlight leaked through the curtains. I slowly opened my eyes and stretched my body. My limbs felt heavy but not in a painful way, just tired.

Sitting up, I exhaled and reached for my phone in my nightstand. I needed to go visit the hospital. After yesterday, I wanted to make sure everything is fine.

I texted Alessia.

Me: Can you come with me to the hospital today? I wanted to my antenatal check-up.

Alessia: Of Course. I will be there in an hour.

I placed the phone back down and dragged myself to the bathroom. The bathwater scent a reminder of last night. The memory of...