Chapter 25

I'm pregnant with another man's child, why does thinking about Valdo gives me butterflies in my stomach? Because you like him. Stop it, Jakoby! You've known him less than a week. I couldn't possibly have any romantic feeling towards him; it would be wrong, so wrong. Yet by staring into his eyes, I couldn't help but wonder what it would be like to have a man like Valdo loving me. He was already good to me, imagine how he would treat me if he fell in love with me. Get over yourself! You're just sad and lonely and need someone to comfort you, that's all it is. Admiration for the man who is helping you. Don't complicate the situation by falling for him. You're pregnant, for Christ sake! Get a grip. I can't believe all the thoughts that were going through my head as I stared at him. What is wrong with me? I'm fantasising about him while I stare at him, not weird at all. I finally came out of my reverie when he cleared his throat and back away. He started the car, and we were back o