WEIRD NEIGHBOR

ELLIANA'S POV

The woman's phone suddenly started ringing and she left in a hurry.

“That was close.” I let out a sigh of relief.

As the pharmacist rattled off a list of options, I felt a surge of embarrassment wash over me. I had never purchased contraception before, and the thought of sharing intimate details of my life with a stranger was mortifying.

But I knew that I needed to be responsible, especially given the reckless path I had embarked on with Tom. "I'll take the pill," I replied finally, my voice a whisper.

The pharmacist nodded, handing me a small box. "Take both at a time," she said, her tone matter-of-fact.

With the pill in my purse, I left the pharmacy, my cheeks still burning with embarrassment. But as I made my way to Kora's house, a sense of relief washed over me. At least I had taken some precautions to protect myself from the consequences of my reckless behavior with Tom.

I arrived at Kora's house, my nerves returning as I knocked on the door. When she opened it, he