"A Life Reborn"

The door to the room swung open, and I felt a sense of shock wash over me as Sarah walked in. She was wearing only lace lingerie and a sheer nightgown, her hair loose and flowing down her back. What caught my attention, however, was the small baby bump on her stomach, a subtle but unmistakable sign that she was pregnant. She walked into the room with a confident air, her eyes scanning the space until they landed on John. A soft smile spread across her face as she made her way over to him. "Honey, I'm still lonely," she said, her voice husky and seductive. "Earlier wasn't enough for me." John's face lit up with a warm smile as he pushed himself up from his chair. He opened his arms, and Sarah walked into them, snuggling up against his chest. He pulled her onto his lap, his arm wrapped around her waist, and I felt a pang of discomfort at the intimate scene unfolding before me. As they settled into each other's arms, John turned to me, a triumphant glint in his eye. "I'd like you to meet my wife, Sarah," he said, his voice dripping with pride. I felt like I'd been punched in the gut. Wife? John and Sarah were married? I stared at them, trying to process this new information. How could Sarah be John's wife when she was my friend, my confidante? Sarah seemed to sense my shock, and she turned to me, a soft smile on her face. "Hello," she said, her voice gentle. I forced a smile, trying to play it cool. "Hi," I replied, my voice barely above a whisper. John seemed to enjoy my discomfort, and he chuckled, his eyes sparkling with amusement. "I see you're surprised," he said, his voice dripping with satisfaction. Sarah leaned forward, her eyes locked on mine. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you," she said, her voice sincere. "Things happened quickly, and I didn't know how to reach out to you." I shook my head, trying to clear the cobwebs. "It's okay," I said, trying to sound casual. "I'm just glad you're okay." John's arm tightened around Sarah's waist, and he pulled her closer. "We're more than okay," he said, his voice filled with pride. "We're building a new life together, one that's full of possibilities." As I looked at them, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. What had happened to the Sarah I knew? And what did John mean by building a new life together? I had a feeling that there was more to their story than they were letting on, and I was determined to find out the truth.