Her spot-on guess momentarily stunned Stella.
After a beat, she confessed, “Yes.”
“What went down?” Miley probed.
Stella replied, “A few days ago, my period was late, and I was thinking I might be pregnant. I bought a pregnancy test, but my period showed up before I could use it. And it all started here.
Matthew looked relieved when he heard the news. He wasn’t exactly thrilled about the idea of having a kid, as if he didn’t want our child.”
She wrapped it up, her voice trailing off, leaving a heavy pause on the other end of the Line.
Stella furrowed her brow, ready to speak, when a man’s voice came from the other end of the line.
“Matthew has his reasons.”
Miley cut him off.
“Neville! Can you please be quiet? I’m talking to Stella. Why are you jumping in?”
Stella was taken aback by the abrupt scolding and Neville’s voice pleading for understanding in the background.
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After a brief pause, Miley resumed, “Apologies. Carry on.”
Stella quickly regained her focus and inquired, “What’s Neville doing at your place?”
Miley clarified, “He dropped by after grabbing drinks with Matthew.
He mentioned that Matthew was feeling ill with a stomachache, and was in a sour mood. Maybe there’s a misunderstanding between you two. It could be good to have a serious talk with Matthew, especially since he’s not feeling well. I think you should give him a chance to explain.”
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Stella’s brow furrowed some more as she recalled Matthew’s pained expression while helping her with the rack. So, his stomachache was genuine, not at all a prank like she’d assumed.
Regret settled in as Stella reconsidered her recent attitude towards him.
“I get it. You and Neville enjoy your date. I won’t bother you anymore.”
“It’s not a bother. You can always come to me. Don’t keep it all in.
You’re a priority, no matter what,” Miley reassured in an upbeat tone.
Stella appreciated her friend’s kindness and exchanged a few more words before hanging up.
Afterward, she opened her chat with Matthew and crafted a text message. She finally sent it.
“Heard you had a stomachache. Have you seen a doctor? How are you feeling now?”
It didn’t take long before her phone buzzed with Matthew’s reply