Chapter 45: In The Meantime

Arriving at the store, I am filled with an overwhelming joy when I notice that the lights are still on. Quickly, I wrap my fingers around the cold steel as I begin to pull and realize that it is locked. Turning to Brandon, I exclaim loudly, “Shit!” before hearing someone just on the other side of the door.

Seeing an older man in his 60’s or earlier 70’s with white hair and a thin well-kept moustache, I bang on the door in hopes that he will open for us. “Mr., please open.” I beg because I must know the answer tonight or I will go insane thinking about it.

As I glance over at Brandon again, I hear the dead bolt turn and disengage before the man slowly opens the door. When it is about a quarter of the way opened, he stops and stares at me with an expectant look on his face before he asks, “What is it?” in a soft voice that sounds sleepy.

“Is there any way we could trouble you to buy a pregnancy test? I have the cash, really.” I say as I jam my fingers into my jeans pocket and pull