A Shocking Pregnancy Revelation: Isaiah’s Worst Nightmare

Mariah sits on the edge of her bed, holding her phone nervously. After taking a deep breath, she calls Isaiah. When he answers, she struggles to find the right words.

ISAIAH:

Hey, Mariah! Is everything okay? You sound different. What happened?

MARIAH:

Isaiah, I need to tell you something important. Please listen carefully.

ISAIAH:

You’re making me nervous. Just tell me what’s going on.

Mariah closes her eyes before finally revealing the truth.

MARIAH:

Isaiah… I’m pregnant.

Isaiah freezes. He cannot believe what he has just heard.

ISAIAH:

What? Pregnant? Mariah, are you serious right now?

MARIAH:

Yes, Isaiah. I’m serious. I wouldn’t joke about something like this.

ISAIAH:

But are you absolutely sure? Have you confirmed it with a doctor?

MARIAH:

Not yet. That’s why I wanted to tell you. I’m scared, and I don’t want to face this situation alone.

Isaiah begins pacing around his room. His mind fills with questions, and he struggles to think clearly.

ISAIAH:

Okay. I’ll come to Atlanta tomorrow. We’ll go to the hospital together and find out what’s really happening.

MARIAH:

You promise you’ll come?

ISAIAH:

Yes. I’ll be there tomorrow.

After ending the call, Isaiah sits silently. He cannot stop thinking about Mariah’s words. He is worried about the pregnancy, but another fear quickly enters his mind: Brooke.

ISAIAH:

If Brooke finds out about this, everything could fall apart. She’ll never forgive me.

Isaiah opens his laptop and searches for flights to Atlanta. After checking the available options, he books the earliest flight. He hopes that Mariah might be mistaken, but he knows he must discover the truth.

The next morning, Isaiah arrives at Atlanta Airport with a small travel bag. He checks his phone and calls Mariah.

ISAIAH:

Mariah, I’ve landed. Where are you?

MARIAH:

I’m outside the airport. I’ll be there in a few minutes.

ISAIAH:

Okay. We need to talk, and then we need to go to the hospital.

MARIAH:

I know. I’ve been waiting for you.

A few minutes later, Mariah approaches Isaiah. She looks nervous and tired, but relieved that he has come.

MARIAH:

You actually came.

ISAIAH:

Of course I came. You told me something that could change everything. I couldn’t just sit at home and wait.

MARIAH:

I was afraid you wouldn’t believe me.

ISAIAH:

Honestly, I’m still trying to understand everything. I need us to confirm this before we make any decisions.

MARIAH:

That’s why I wanted you here. Let’s go to the hospital.

They travel to the hospital together. In the waiting area, Mariah sits quietly while Isaiah repeatedly checks the time. Both are anxious about what the doctor will say.

ISAIAH:

When did you first start thinking you might be pregnant?

MARIAH:

A little while ago. I started noticing changes, and I became worried. That’s when I decided I needed to get checked.

ISAIAH:

And you haven’t had a medical confirmation yet?

MARIAH:

No. I wanted to tell you before doing anything else.

ISAIAH:

I wish you had told me sooner that something was wrong.

MARIAH:

I was scared, Isaiah. I didn’t know how you would react.

Before Isaiah can respond, a nurse approaches them and calls Mariah’s name. They follow her into the examination area, where the doctor reviews the test results.

After a few moments, the doctor puts the report down and looks at Mariah.

DOCTOR:

Mariah, your test results confirm that you are pregnant.

Mariah’s eyes widen. Even though she suspected the result, hearing the confirmation makes everything feel real.

MARIAH:

So… it’s true?

DOCTOR:

Yes. The test confirms the pregnancy. We’ll discuss the next steps for your care and any further checks that may be appropriate.

Isaiah stares at the pregnancy report. His face becomes tense, and he struggles to accept what he is seeing.

ISAIAH:

You’re sure about the result?

DOCTOR:

Yes. The report confirms it.

The doctor explains the importance of follow-up appointments and gives Mariah time to ask questions. Isaiah, however, remains lost in thought.

MARIAH:

Isaiah, say something. You’ve barely spoken since the doctor told us.

ISAIAH:

I don’t know what to say, Mariah. I thought there might be some mistake. I thought we would come here and find out that everything was fine.

MARIAH:

I know you’re scared. But I’m scared, too.

ISAIAH:

I understand. I just never expected this to happen.

After leaving the doctor’s office, Isaiah and Mariah walk through the hospital corridor. Isaiah keeps looking at the report, his thoughts becoming more troubled with every step.

ISAIAH:

What are we going to do now?

MARIAH:

We’ll figure it out. We don’t have to solve everything today.

ISAIAH:

You don’t understand. This isn’t just about us. Brooke could find out, and if she does, I don’t know how she’ll react.

Mariah becomes quiet. She realizes that Isaiah is deeply worried about Brooke’s reaction.

MARIAH:

You’re more worried about Brooke finding out than anything else, aren’t you?

Isaiah looks away, unable to answer immediately.

ISAIAH:

I’m worried about everything, Mariah. I don’t know how to explain this to her. If Brooke discovers that you’re pregnant, she’ll think I’ve betrayed her. She’ll never forgive me.

MARIAH:

And what about me, Isaiah? What am I supposed to do while you’re worrying about what Brooke might say?

Her question catches Isaiah off guard. He realizes that his fear has made him forget how difficult this moment is for Mariah, too.

ISAIAH:

I’m not saying your feelings don’t matter. I’m trying to understand how we’re going to handle all of this.

MARIAH:

Then stop thinking only about the worst possible outcome. We need to talk honestly and decide what happens next.

Isaiah takes a deep breath. He knows she is right, but the thought of facing Brooke still frightens him.

Outside the hospital, they stop beside the car. Isaiah looks down at the pregnancy report one final time before folding it carefully.

ISAIAH:

How did everything become so complicated in just one day?

MARIAH:

Isaiah, whatever happens, we need to be honest about this. We can’t keep pretending that the problem will disappear on its own.

ISAIAH:

I know. But I need some time to think about how to tell Brooke.

MARIAH:

Take the time you need to think, but don’t leave me wondering what you’re going to do.

ISAIAH:

I won’t. I promise I’ll talk to you, and we’ll discuss the next steps.

Mariah studies his expression, trying to determine whether he truly means what he says. Isaiah gets into the car, hoping he can find a way to handle the situation before everything falls apart.

Suddenly, his phone vibrates.

He looks at the screen and freezes.

BROOKE CALLING…

Mariah notices the sudden change in his expression.

MARIAH:

Is that Brooke?

Isaiah stares at the incoming call, unable to decide whether to answer. The phone continues ringing as his worst fear begins to feel closer than ever.

TO BE CONTINUED…