*Olivia*

My phone buzzed, and I was elated to see that it was Elena calling. Ever since the embryo transfer, I was so excited to find out if the pregnancy took that I spent every day just trying to distract myself from thinking about it.

“Hey, Elena!” I greeted her.

“Hi! Olivia, I have some news.”

My heart started pounding so hard that I thought I might pass out.

“Y–yes?” I managed to breathe out.

“My period is ...