God, had I been thatobvious?
Mum:That doesn’t surprise me. Hockey players aren’t known to befaithful.
Me to Mum:I never said he cheated onme.
And how on earth did Mum know anything about hockey players? What did she do—Googlethem?
Right. Of course shedid.
Although I was surprised she had found anything to indicate hockey players weren’t faithful. Maybe Buzzfeed had a list for the Top Ten Sports Known to Produce Unfaithful SignificantOthers.
Mum:Then whathappened?
“I want you to tell them the truth. All of it. The baby. The fake engagement. That I’m the baby’sfather.”
Like that wouldhappen.
So I went with a different kind of truth.Because my career comes first and there’s always a chance he could be traded. I don’t want to put my career on hold because ofit.
How was that for a brilliant excuse? Career trumped all in her books…includinglove.
What about Junior and the possibility of Josh beingtraded?
That was something I didn’t want to worry about for now. Worrying solvednothing.
Simon:Tell Chris I don’t owe him $50. You weren’t engaged for even 5months.
Me to Simon:Neither of you won the bet, mate. You were bothwrong.
Chris:You know what this means,right?
Me to Chris:No,what?
Chris:Unless you sound really broken up about the breakup, Mum will try to hook you up with Drewagain.
A moment later.Who am I kidding? She’ll jump right back on that plan regardless if your heart is broken ornot.
That was what I was afraidof.
Me to Chris:There’smore.
Chris:Likewhat?
I’m pregnant.Why was I telling my brother but not my mother? Because he would be supportive no matterwhat.
Simon:You’re really pregnant? I’m not sure if I should laugh or give you a lecture on safe sex. But I guess it’s too late forthat.
Me to Chris:You told Simon? You know he can’t keep his mouth shut. I don’t care if you have to duct tape his mouth, you have to keep him from telling Mum andDad.
Me to Simon:You can’t tell Mum or Dad. If you tell them, I’ll…I’ll. I was never good at revenge or threats. Just be forewarned that whatever I do to you won’t be pleasant atall.
Simon:Don’t worry, your secret issafe.
I hoped he was right—given his track record with mysecrets.
Then he added,Why don’t you want them toknow?
I’m not ready to deal with their reaction about me throwing away my career. Which I’m not. But that’s not how Mum will seeit.
