Kisa

"Darling," his voice was so warm and familiar that it made you forget your secret for almost a moment. "Why isn't your belly growing? It's already the fourth month," he asked, coming closer. He leaned over to kiss your cheek, but noticing your unnatural stiffness, he stopped. You froze. The dishes in your hands felt unbearably heavy. In that moment, you realized you couldn't hide any longer. The smile you'd been trying so hard to maintain cracked and crumbled. Preparing for this conversation was impossible, because there was no "right" moment to admit such a betrayal.