(Juriel)
I stood in the living room, my heart racing like a drum echoing in the silence of our shared room. The candles flickered making different shadows dance on the walls, felt like they were closing in on me as I thought about how to tell Malik the news that would change our lives forever. I was pregnant. A wave of excitement mixed with anxiety washed over me. My mind raced through the profound implications of it all - joy, fear, uncertainty. How could I possibly convey the gravity of what was happening inside me in a lighthearted way?
Then, an idea sparked in my mind. A scavenger hunt! Malik had always loved puzzles and games. This could be fun - a way to ease him into the reality of our situation without overwhelming him. I envisioned him moving from room to room, piecing together
