REGRETS

I woke up sharply to the sound of soft knocks on the door.

My heart beat loudly as I looked around in alarm and remembered I was in a motel room after leaving my husband and the pack.

I was so tired and stressed that immediately my head touched the pillow, I snoozed.

I remembered Betty saying she was going to bring me some cinnamon, and after I ordered the food I slept off almost immediately.

Now I was awake and the knock continued.

I groggily looked around for my phone and found out that I had slept for two hours.

And suddenly I looked around to notice my bag was still not here and Betty had not awoken me up earlier.

Maybe she found out I was asleep and decided to let me sleep. My due date was next month, and I was supposed to be getting every rest I could get.

The knock came again, and my attention went back to the door.

"Betty?" I called out.

At first there was no reply and my heart rate started to spike.

"Betty? Is that you?" I asked again and there was silence.

In fear, I picked