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Michael was finally feeling better, and his stomach troubles were gone. Teresa decided it was time to take him out for a few days of fun.
Teresa had been working hard on her cooking skills for days, but no matter how much she practiced, her dishes still couldn’t hold a candle to Jonathan’s.
To deal with the meal situation and keep herself occupied, Teresa found a job. After the short holiday, she would start working as a teacher at an elementary school. Luckily, she had earned a teaching certificate back in college.
Teresa hadn’t majored in education during university. The job was contract–based, meaning no permanent position or benefits, but she didn’t mind the modest salary of a few bucks a month.
Part of the reason she took the job was to keep herself busy and avoid boredom.
More importantly, Michael was old enough to start kindergarten. He often complained about being bored at home, and his eating habits needed attention. This job seemed like the perfect solution.
The elementary school was conveniently located right across from a government- affiliated kindergarten. Michael could have lunch there with other kids, which would definitely be more fun for him. With him nearby, Teresa could feel at ease.
Teresa hadn’t told Michael yet. Michael still didn’t know that she was planning to send him to preschool soon.
“Mom, look. I’m all ready.” Michael beamed, his voice full of excitement. He was already dressed in his travel outfit, complete with a little hat, and was pushing a small black suitcase like a seasoned traveler.
Teresa was also busy packing her things, making sure to include her makeup and other essentials. They were almost ready to head out.
“Mom. Mom,” Michael came bounding over, waving a crumpled piece of paper like it was a treasure. “Look, it says ‘hospital‘. Are you sick? Is it bad?”
Teresa froze for a moment when she saw the paper. It was the ultrasound report from her prenatal checkup, which she had stuffed into her coat pocket earlier. She had taken it out and left it on the table, not expecting Michael to find it.
“Oh, it’s nothing serious, Teresa said quickly, scrambling for an explanation. She wasn‘ t ready to tell Michael about her pregnancy yet.
If Michael found out she was pre
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safully unlocked say something like, “Mom, you’re having a baby? Then let’s not go on the trip. We can just stay home and play.”
But that wasn’t what Teresa wanted. She didn’t want her pregnancy to take away the joy and experiences that Michael deserved to have.
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“I’m not sick at all,” she said with a reassuring smile, “I just went to grab some vitamins and calcium tablets, and the doctor needed my ID for the form.”
“Really?” Michael asked, still a little skeptical. He pointed to the shadowy image on the ultrasound. “But what’s this dark, squiggly thing, Mom?”
“Uh…” Teresa furrowed her brows, thinking quickly. “Oh, that’s a black hole.”
“Wow, a black hole. I didn’t know they looked like this.” Michael exclaimed, his eyes. lighting up with wonder. He pointed to an even darker spot on the image. “Look, the black hole has a hole in it.”
Teresa couldn’t help but smile. She didn’t want to ruin his fun. It was the gestational sac, but to Michael, it might as well be a portal to another world.
“Alright, I’ve finished packing too. Let’s head to the airport.” Teresa said, steering the conversation back to their trip.
“Mom, we’ll get the scooter after we’re back home, right?”
“Yeah.”
And with that, they headed to the airport.
After landing in Silvar, their first stop was Cartoon Town, Michael was bursting with excitement, chattering non–stop. But when he saw families with both parents traveling together, he suddenly went quiet.
“Daddy, I’m tired. Carry me!” A child walking ahead of Michael whined to his father, his tone full of playful entitlement.
He turned to Teresa, hesitating for a moment as if wanting her to carry him. But when he noticed how tired she looked, he softened his voice and said, “Mom, you look so tired. Let’s take a break.”
Teresa pressed the button for their suite at the hotel and finally let out a sigh of relief. It had been ages since her last trip, and she had been feeling more drained than usual lately.
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