Lahat ng Kabanata ng Built Like Karma: The Plus Size Girl's Guide to Comeuppance : Kabanata 111 - Kabanata 120

ARIA’S POV As I look over at Nia, she narrows her eyes at me and says, “Bitch… get a pregnancy test.”I scoff immediately. “No, I’m not. Girl, please. Maybe I ate something wrong. I for damn sure know I am not pregnant. I didn’t slip up. I’m on the pill. And we used plenty of condoms, and none of them broke.”She gives me that look, the one that says stop lying to yourself, and shakes her head.“Everything you’re talking about, Aria… none of that is 100% fullproof. Shit happens. How you think I’m pregnant right now? I was on the pregnancy patch and Matt wore a condom. Boom. Baby.”I blink at her. “Are you sure you didn’t just slip up? Because the way you and Matt be going at it...”She cuts me off, waving her hand. “No. Matt and I planned not to have any more kids this fast. Maybe six or seven years after the last one, not this soon, but guess what? Boom. Baby.”I sigh and rub my face. “Okay, listen. To appease you, ma’am, I will go get a pregnancy test. But I’m not taking it this m

ARIA’S POV After being blown away by Jalen’s impromptu bathroom make-out session, I actually had to stop and breathe, and then I had to think to myself, what the fuck am I doing?Seriously. What am I doing?This is not how any of this is supposed to go, and yet… I keep falling right back into the horny trap. Hell, this isn’t a rom-com. This is real damn life. I can’t keep doing this.After staying at the party for another hour and a half, I finally found Nia still hovering around the treat table. Of course.I sigh and say, “Come on, girl. That baby does not need any more food.”She scoffs and goes, “My baby is always hungry.”I laugh. “Let’s go if we wanna catch Walgreens. Let's go say goodbye to Camille and Kendall, and more importantly, let’s slide out before Jalen sees me.”She narrows her eyes. “Why don’t you want Jalen to see you?”“No reason.”“There is a reason, chick. I know that look all too well. You better tell me.”“I’ll tell you in the car,” I mutter. “Come on.”Nia gra

ARIA’S POV I keep pacing around the bathroom, staring at the three pregnancy tests lined up on the counter like they’re mocking me. I drag a hand over my face, look up at the ceiling, and whisper,“Wow… God. This really just threw me for a loop.”My voice cracks because what the hell am I even supposed to do?“I’m literally pregnant… by a married man.”I laugh, but it’s hollow. “As prepared as I thought I was, even on birth control and condoms, I still got pregnant.”Well I thought we were careful.We checked everything, no broken condoms, no slips ups, no condom leaks. Nothing happened that I thought was reckless.“So how in the hell did this happen?” I mutter, pacing again.I know people who’ve had unprotected sex for years and never gotten pregnant, but look at me. The one who doubles up like I’m in some kind of sex Olympics? BOOM.... Pregnant immediately.“What in the entire hell…” I whisper, shaking my head at my own damn luck.And it’s not like I’ve been sleeping with a bunch o

Aria’s POVWaking up Monday morning still feels unreal. I stare at the ceiling for a long moment, hand on my stomach, whispering to myself, I’m really pregnant. And by Jalen… of all people.A sigh pushes out of me. I slide out of bed and start my usual morning routine, but nothing feels usual. My mind is stuck, looping over the same thought, I'm pregnant.I throw on workout clothes and force myself downstairs to my little basement gym. I’m not in the mood for a full workout, but I make myself walk on the treadmill for twenty minutes. My body feels fine and no nausea, no dizziness. I tip my head back and thank God and ask Him to keep it that way.After finishing, I chug a bottle of water and head upstairs to get ready for work. I shower and do my facial routine, brush my teeth, lotion and oil up my body, and fix my hair.Then I go into my closet and pull out one of my fall suits which was a heavy khaki fabric, paired with a deep pumpkin orange blouse. Fall colors for fall vibes. Chicag

ARIA’S POV Buzz, buzz, buzz.Buzz, buzz, buzz.My arm sweeps across the nightstand, searching blindly until my fingers finally hit the alarm clock. I slap it off and slowly push myself upright. My eyes catch the time, 6:15 a.m., and I sigh.Wednesday.The day I find out if I’m actually, truly pregnant.I haven’t had morning sickness since that very first time, which makes everything worse. I’m hoping for the best, bracing for the worst, but no matter what, I’ll face it and handle it. I have to take care of myself.I drag myself into the bathroom. Shower, brush my teeth, face routine, and moisturize. A little glam makeup so at least I look like I have it together. After I’m done, I lotion up, and get dressed in a black pantsuit with a white collared shirt which is perfect for this cool fall morning. Today after my appointment, I’m taking Nia to breakfast before work, then we’ll pack tonight since she leaves tomorrow.And still… I haven't heard anything from Jalen.He must’ve gotten b