Rose

“Rose, are you okay?”

I look at Frida but say nothing.

“Rose! Are you okay? Why are you looking at me like I have three heads?” Frida giggles nervously.

“Am I okay!? How can you ask me that? Of course, I am not okay! I have four humans growing inside me. FOUR!” I nearly scream.

Frida chuckles at my outburst. “Aww, sweetheart. Do not freak out about this. Just breathe, okay? It’s going to be okay.”

I continue to stare at Frida, my eyes filled with a mix of shock, ...