Baby for Brother's Best Friend

by Sofia T Summers

I felt like my life was slipping out of my hands when I made the mistake of sleeping with my brother’s best friend.

Can you blame me?

I’m divorced and alone. 

And I dream of having a family. 

A baby. 

So I went to the only person who I thought could help me. 

My fertility doctor.

Who, in fact, is my younger brother’s best friend. 

The age gap should’ve been enough for me to keep a distance.  

But my heart didn’t listen. 

Playing by the rules had never gotten me anywhere.

So I wanted the forbidden fruit this time. 

I wanted his strong arms to hold me tight. 

And his gorgeous eyes to look into mine. 

I knew what was coming.

It was the one thing I didn’t want. 

Love.