Pregnant Before Wedding Day Ep. 2

Lily was alone in her living room. She was thinking about the pregnancy test. The two red lines on the stick had changed everything. But instead of panicking, she made a decision. She was going to pin the pregnancy on Dr. John. He was wealthy, respected, and ready to marry her. “This is the best option,” she told herself. “With Dr. John, I will have a good life. If I stick with Mekus, I might suffer forever.” She convinced herself that it was for the best. She would keep the baby but tell everyone it was Dr. John’s.

She knew it wouldn’t be easy, but she had to act smart. The first step was to officially break up with Mekus. He deserved that at least. She didn’t want him suddenly showing up one day and ruining her plans. That evening, Lily wore a simple black gown and ordered a taxi to Mekus’s apartment. As the car moved through the streets of Atlanta, her heart beat a little faster. “Just say what you have to say and leave,” she whispered to herself. She had already made up her mind. There was no going back.

When she arrived at the apartment, Mekus was at home. He had just returned from work. The moment he saw her at the door, his face lit up. “Lily? Oh my God! You’re here?” he said, rushing to hug her. She stood still. “It’s been weeks. I’ve missed you. I thought something was wrong,” he added. But Lily didn’t respond to the hug. She walked past him and sat on the edge of the couch. Mekus could feel something was off. “Is everything okay?” he asked, looking confused.

“I came here to talk,” Lily began quietly. “There’s something you need to know, Mekus.” He sat across from her, paying close attention. “I’ve met someone else. His name is Dr. John. He’s rich, responsible, and ready to marry me. He proposed, and I said yes. I’m sorry, but I can’t be with you anymore.” The words hit Mekus like a thunderbolt. His lips shook. “You’re leaving me?” he asked. “Just like that? After everything?” His voice cracked as he stood up and began pacing the room. Lily didn’t say a word. She just watched him.

Mekus turned to her with watery eyes. “Lily, please don’t do this. I know I’m not rich. I know I’ve been struggling. But I love you with everything I have. We’ve been together for three years. We’ve shared dreams, plans—why are you throwing that away?” He wiped his face and knelt in front of her. “Please, don’t leave me. Give me time. I’ll work harder. Things will get better. I promise.” But Lily stood up and moved away from him. Her voice was firm. “I don’t want to struggle anymore. I’m tired of paying your bills. I need money. I need financial security.”

“I’ve carried this relationship on my back for too long,” she continued. “I paid your rent. I bought your clothes. I filled your car with gas. I need a man who can do those things for me. I deserve more than this.” Mekus was speechless. He sat back on the couch, crushed and broken. His heart felt like it was falling apart. “So that’s it?” he asked. “Because I’m poor?” Lily nodded. “Yes. I’m sorry. This is goodbye.” Without waiting for a response, she picked up her bag and walked out of the apartment, leaving Mekus in tears.

As the taxi took her back home, Lily stared out the window in silence. She felt a small ache in her chest, but she quickly brushed it off. “It had to be done,” she told herself. “Mekus has nothing to offer me. I need a better life.” She gently placed her hand on her stomach. “You’ll be fine,” she whispered. “You’ll grow up in a rich home. You’ll go to the best schools and have everything you need.” That was her focus now—securing a future for herself and the unborn child. Even if it meant telling a few lies.

The next morning, Lily continued with life as usual. She acted like nothing had changed. She called Dr. John and smiled through the phone. “Hi, baby,” she said sweetly. “Yes, I’m free this weekend. I’ll come over.” She dressed up, wore makeup, and laughed like nothing was happening. But deep inside, she was counting the days. Soon, her pregnancy would start to show, and she needed to be ready. “He will think the baby is his,” she said to herself while brushing her hair. “I just have to keep it a secret until after the wedding.”

Dr. John had no idea what was going on. He was happy and excited. He kept planning the wedding and showering Lily with gifts. He took her to meet his parents, and they loved her immediately. Everything was going perfectly, just as Lily had hoped. But she knew that one mistake could destroy everything. She avoided doctors and made sure nobody suspected anything. She also blocked Mekus on all social media platforms. She didn’t want him to contact her or find out about the baby. Her life now belonged to Dr. John and his wealthy world.

One evening, Lily stood in front of her bedroom mirror, wearing a white dress. Her stomach had not started showing yet, but she could feel changes in her body. “Soon, people will know,” she whispered. “But not now. I’ll wait until the wedding is over. I’ll protect this secret until the right time comes. No one must know about the pregnancy until after the wedding.” She picked up the pregnancy test stick again from her drawer, looked at it, and smiled faintly. “It’s a small price to pay for a better future,” she said to herself, and walked away.

TO BE CONTINUED.