Her besties couldn't resist teasing, [Rosy, aren't you afraid Hans will explode with jealousy, seeing you flaunt it like this?]
[Afraid of what? Since he doesn't trust me, I might as well make his accusation real. I'll get pregnant just to prove it to him! He forced me into this!]
Everyone praised her for being fierce and mastering the art of taming a husband.
But as I stared at the information my friend had dug up, a chill ran down my spine. Rosy really was pregnant.
Not long ago, she consulted me about a work transfer that would require her to go abroad for a year.
I couldn't bear to be apart from her, so I planned to quit my job and accompany her overseas. Then she suddenly said her boss was reconsidering the candidate.
It turned out that the whole reason for going abroad was that she was pregnant!
Next, she'd likely use my "scandal" as cover to finalize her plans to give birth abroad. Otherwise, how could she hide that belly?
Upon reflection, I couldn't help but admire their acting skills and endurance. She successfully kept it completely hidden from all our other friends.
Rosy had clearly known all along that she was carrying Anthony's child. That's why she'd been so desperate to protect him, why she smashed the cake, forced me to apologize, hurt me and drove me away.
After thanking my friend, I dialed Rosy's number.
It rang for ages before she picked up. The background noise was deafening, mixed with Anthony's hearty laughter and the jeers of others.
"Hello? Have you calmed down enough? Do you know you're wrong? I'm at Anthony's house. If you want to admit your mistake, come over and apologize in person and then you can take me home." Rosy's haughty voice dripped with impatience.
"Fine."
She froze for a second, then burst into triumphant laughter. "Then prepare your grand apology gift for Anthony. Don't show up empty-handed."
She hung up impatiently and gloated in the group chat. [It's on! Hans's coming to beg forgiveness, begging me to come home!]
[You guys better come watch. No backing out of those bets, got it?]
The group instantly erupted with excitement. Everyone was eager to see how I'd grovel.
Some even asked Rosy. [After all those sleepless nights with Anthony, did you finally get pregnant?]
[I can't wait to see your jealous husband weeping his eyes out in a month when he realizes he personally delivered you to Anthony's bed!]