Penelope’s. P.O.V.
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I felt eccentric.

I slowly walked out of the operation room and went to the main desk.

“Dr. Smith said I could get my… donor’s information here?”
“Ah yes, give me a minute.”

“Penelope, right?”
“Yes ma’am.”

She tapped around her keyboard and ripped out a small slip of paper. She started to jot down his information.

“Here you are!”

I looked at it and got confused.

“No name?” She shrugged her shoulders, “we only write down what they want to be passed on, sorry.”

All that was on it was a number.

310-978-1601

I’m starting to think something is wrong here.

***

I unlocked my door and paraded into my apartment. I threw my keys and bag onto the counter. I shoved my shoes off and laid down on my couches; grabbing a pillow to hold against my chest.

As far as I know, I am really pregnant.

I am growing a human in my stomach.

One that I can care for and give my heart to.

But the first thing that’ll start this journey is messaging the father of our child.

***
From: Me
My name is Penelope. I know you don’t know me, but you made a donation to the Virginia Center for Reproductive Medicine and I was the chosen woman. If you don’t want contact just tell me that. Have a good evening.

Sent. My anxiety was off the charts. What if he was a psychopath? What if he’s abusive? What if he hates-

*ding*

My phone lit up and I dreaded the message; but I opened it with shaky hands.

From: Unknown
Wait seriously? I'm going to be a dad?! Did it go okay?

From: Me
Um yes it went fine. I can test if it worked in three days. But may I know some things about you, though?

From: Unknown
What do you want to know?

From: Me
What’s your name?

From: Unknown
I’m John. Where are you living?

From: Me
Virginia; but only for my job.

From: John
I’m actually in Virginia currently on a business trip; would you mind meeting up?

Meeting up? Is it too quick?

From: John
I get if it weirds you out I just would like to build a relationship with the mother of my baby.

From: Me
Babies*

From: John
Excuse me?

From: Me
My biggest aspiration was to be a mother but I’ve always wanted twins. I’m sorry that was not what you expected.

From: John
It’s not me carrying the child, love; I don’t mind at all. It was just, as you said, unexpected. How long ago was the procedure?

From: Me
This morning.

From: John
Could I possibly take you out to dinner tomorrow?

What do I say?

Notes

How should she react?

Sorry it's so short, it'll get longer.

XxX,
Abygail

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