Chapter 5 Emily's POV +5 Bonus Louis had gone to get some dinner at the hospital cafeteria . I was left twiddling my thumbs and staring at the IV in my hand like it magically held all the answers to my problems . I was startled when Dr. Anderson came into the room . She had been so nice to me ; I felt bad for being so distant towards her . " Hey , Emily . How are you feeling ? " I attempted a smile and looked her in the eye as I said , " I'm feeling okay . Better . Do you have those test results ? " She nodded , and I was confused by her cheery expression until she said , " Congratulations , you're pregnant ! " 1/8 Pregnant . I'm pregnant . Chapter 5 1 +5 Bonus My heart raced with mixed feelings that I couldn't quite get a handle on - fear , uncertainty , but , strangely , a bit of joy that I hadn't expected to feel . " Where's Louis ? He'll be so happy to find out- " " You can't tell him ! " I snapped . At her shocked expression , I apologized . " I'm sorry . But please , don't tell him . " Jenna looked at me with concern . " Of course , Emily . What you want confidential stays confidential . " Then she lowered her voice and leaned forward , " But is there anything else going on at home … ? " I flushed and shook my head . It wasn't what she thought . Louis didn't abuse me . But he may have cheated on me , so telling him I was pregnant right now would just add a new layer of chaos . 2/8 I thanked Jenna , and she reluctantly left the Chapter 5 1 +5 Bonus room , saying I could check out in the morning . Then I was alone after a bomb had just been dropped on my lap . I had always wanted to be a mother . And I had imagined this moment as a time of celebration , with Louis at my side . But how could I share this with him when our marriage hung by a thread ? My phone buzzed in my hand . I swallowed thickly and dared to look at the caller ID . Then I relaxed . It was only Maya . " Hey , " I answered softly . " I heard you were in the hospital , are you okay ? " " I'm fine , " I said . " Just a bit of a fainting spell . Low blood sugar . " I heard the jangle of her earrings as she nodded . " Good , good . " I didn't expect , however , for her voice to lower and doubt to creep into it . " Hey , are you going to be free tomorrow afternoon ? I need to talk 3/8 Chapter 5 to you about something . " +5 Bonus I was concerned about the tenseness in her tone , so I figured it was something important . Maybe she was finally getting married to her long - time boyfriend . I smiled and wanted to start planning wedding gifts right away . Maybe I could confide in Maya about this whole mess tomorrow , too . She would know what to do . Maya and I had been best friends forever . One never far from the other ; we were practically attached at the hip . But not long after we got married , Louis started getting angry about Maya and me spending so much time together . He seemed deeply unnerved by her despite having given her a job as his secretary . His anger over it scared me . Especially since … I had gone gift shopping for Maya's birthday . Louis was enraged , demanding that I return the gifts because it was " his money . " I refused , calling him . 4/8 Chapter 5 +5 Bonus ridiculous . And then he … he forced himself on me . Brutally kissed me and forced me to have sex with him despite my protests . It was awful , but I had done nothing about it since then . I swallowed thickly at the memory . Then , I shook my head and forced myself back to the conversation at hand . " Yeah , I'm free , " I replied . " Let's meet at the usual café . " The next day came quickly , and I found myself. sitting across from Maya at the café . Usually , I would be able to relax with her , but she seemed so nervous . that it was putting me on edge . " I have news , " she said as her hands twisted in her lap . I smiled , getting ready to congratulate her . " Are you getting married ? " 5/8 She shook her head . Took a deep breath . Then Chapter 5 she said , " I'm pregnant . " +5 Bonus I was momentarily stunned . The timing couldn't be weirder . Still , I widened my grin . " That's wonderful ! I'm so happy for- " Maya cut me off by grabbing my hand tightly . I was shocked at the tears welling in her eyes . " I'm sorry , Emily , " she murmured . " Louis is the father . " I froze . My breath caught in my throat . " … What ? " Maya broke down , sobbing uncontrollably as her grip tightened painfully around my hand . " Oh god , I'm so sorry . I know I've ruined everything . It's all my fault ! " Louis and Maya ? My best friend and my husband ? 6/8 This all felt like a bad dream . For a moment , I Chapter 5 1 +5 Bonus was certain I would be waking up in bed with Louis at my side and the comfort of knowing none of this had been real . But I quickly realized it was all too real . My vision blurred as tears came to my eyes . I pulled my hand away from Maya's and found I couldn't stop trembling . I tried to speak , tried to get any kind of words . out . " You …- " I stopped with a gasp as Maya suddenly slapped herself . " It's all my fault ! All my fault ! " she cried . People around us were staring . When had my life become a spectacle ? She tried to grab my hand again , but I recoiled . Then her face took on an imploring expression , and she pleaded , " Please , divorce Louis . I need him in my life . Let him go . For the sake of the baby . " If it was possible , I was even more shocked . 7/8 Chapter 5 +5 Bonus How can I even process this ? Was I being pranked ? I looked around for cameras , but all I saw were the accusing eyes of strangers . " But , " I said surprisingly softly , " Louis has no feelings for you . " I noticed Maya's eyes harden briefly , but then sorrow returned full force to her face . " Oh , Emily , please don't say that . Especially since I have you to thank for Louis and I meeting . " She placed a hand on her stomach , and I felt ill . " Without you , I never would have had this miracle . " I winced and clenched my shaking hands . I resisted touching my own stomach , where my own " miracle " lay . " Please , let Louis go so he and I can be together . My child needs it as much as I do , " Maya implored .