A bear attacks a vulnerable woman and does something very strange to her a few days later her belly begins to grow enormously when she goes to the hospital and finds out what’s inside her she’s shocked are you sure you want to feed the Bears by yourself today Victor asked with a worried expression as they walked side by side down the zoo’s service Corridor Pamela gave a half smile adjusting the leather gloves on her hands yes I do you can go take care of the alligators I can handle it he hesitated for a few seconds watching his friend carefully she was one of the best Keepers in the zoo always calm and

 

 

patient but that day there was something different in the air a strange feeling even so he didn’t insist he just nodded and walked away heading towards the reptile section alone Pamela picked up the large bag of food and walked towards the Bear’s enclosure the sound of her heavy boots on the iron walkway seemed to Echo more than usual the sky was cloudy and a cold breeze cut through the morning air adding to the feeling of unease she unlocked the heavy security gate and entered the enclosure closing it behind her before going in she took a deep breath her eyes scanning every

corner the space was large surrounded by concrete walls and high steel fences everything seemed too calm and the bears were nowhere to be found the woman knew that they usually hid in the artificial cave especially when they weren’t in the mood to be observed by the zoos visitors she approached the huge metal feeder on the side of the area with each step her senses became more alert it wasn’t fear it was Instinct she bent down slowly opened the bag and began to pour the food into the Container she was almost finished when she heard it first there was a low crack like sticks being

crushed then there was aoar low sound that sent shivers down every fiber of her body she turned around slowly without making any sudden movements there was the bear immense black as night its golden eyes fixed on hers Pamela held her breath as she felt the heat of the animals breath hit her face the roar that followed made the ground shake beneath her feet for an instant the world seemed to stop Pamela knew what she had to do she remained still trying to become part of the surroundings she breathed slowly

controlling the Panic that threatened to explode inside her stay calm he’s going for the food she thought but it wasn’t the bear didn’t look away it took a step forward then another Pamela didn’t move her legs wanted to run but she knew that if she did it would be the end of her the animal came even closer until she could see every detail of its sharp white teeth then the next Roar came with devastating violence and in the blink of an eye Pamela felt the Bear’s teeth Pierce deep into her leg the world

became a blur of pain and despair she screamed a scream that echoed throughout the zoo the pain was excruciating the bear shook its head tearing through flesh and muscle as if they were cloth Pamela fell backwards onto the dirt floor being dragged like a rag doll by the bear with her free leg she tried to kick the animal hitting it snout hard but the bear didn’t seem to feel anything it just bit her even harder on the other side of the zoo Victor was feeding the alligators when he heard a roar then a scream a human

scream Pamela he shouted dropping everything and rushing towards the Bear’s cage he stopped by the weapons room picked up a rifle with tranquilizer darts and ran out meanwhile Pamela was being brutally dragged into the bear’s cave her body dragged along the dirt floor leaving a trail of dust and small blood stains the bear was dragging her so hard that she could hardly breathe the pain Rising with every sudden movement the cave was dark damp and smelled of Earth inside the bear let her go she groaned in pain when she saw the wound on her leg she tried to crawl away but the bear wouldn’t let her suddenly

with a Swift and brutal movement he ripped off her clothes the fabric tearing like paper thin she thought it would be the end but it wasn’t the bear didn’t attack her again he simply lay down next to her pressing her body against his Pamela felt the brutal heat of its thick fur the crushing weight of its paw holding her as if she were its property she held her breath her heart hammering in her chest the situation was surreal she knew that bear it was usually docile even accepting fruit directly from her hands without showing any signs of aggression but now it was different there was something wild and

possessive in its eyes as if it wanted her close as if it was claiming her for its own outside the cave Victor and the other zookeepers had already controlled the other Bears who began to come out of their dens alerted by the confusion the dart shots had hit three of them and they had fallen heavily but the biggest one the one that had dragged Pamela Was Out Of Reach inside the cave we have to go ins side said Victor his voice shaking with despair she must already be a zookeeper began to say but couldn’t finish his sentence Victor didn’t want to listen he

grabbed his flashlight and rifle and walked towards the Cave the silence inside seemed more threatening than any Roar inside the den Pamela remained motionless her face pressed against the cold Earth the bear was breathing heavily its snout pressed against her neck her Instinct screamed at her to run but her body wouldn’t react there was no way out she thought of her family her husband her two young daughters waiting for her at home the memory of her two little girls made her heart squeeze with pain I cannot die here she thought the sound of footsteps approaching the cave

made Pamela slowly open her eyes Victor and the Zookeeper stopped in front of the entrance the silence was suffocating the only only sound was the heavy breathing of each of them mixed with the rapid hammering of their hearts Pam Pamela Victor called out his voice shaking with fear and hope there was no reply he felt a chill in his gut and slammed the rifle he was carrying against the stone wall making a hollow sound that echoed into the cave Pam say something can you hear me more silence the atmosphere became denser and heavier left with no choice Victor stepped forward his hands were shaking but he

managed to turn on the flashlight the beam of light cut through the darkness Illuminating the dirt floor and stone walls he took a deep breath and stepped inside feeling an icy chill run down his spine it only took a few steps before the beam of light illuminated the back of the cave good Lord he whispered his eyes widening Pamela was lying on the floor almost completely naked the huge bear wrapped its heavy arms around her as if she were a fragile doll the animal’s head rested close to her face and its warm breath made her disheveled hair move slightly the bear snored loudly the low sound echoing like

muffled Thunder she’s alive whispered one of the zookeepers standing next to Victor relief mixed with horror the woman wide-eyed and unable to move a muscle stared at her friends begging for help the fear in her eyes was clear without wasting time Victor aimed the tranquilizer gun and pulled the trigger the dart hit the bear with a soft thud the animal let out a horse Roar waking up with a jolt in an instant it squeezed Pamela even tighter against his gigantic body again Victor shouted reloading the gun with trembling hands and firing another Dart the second tranquilizer hit its Target the bear snorted loudly its

breathing getting heavier but he still still wouldn’t let Pamela go on the contrary it rolled to the other side dragging Pamela along and squeezing her tighter the Beast didn’t wouldn’t give up wait stay away the woman managed to say with difficulty her voice suffocated by The Animals weight he’ll calm down any moment now Victor hesitated he knew she was right any wrong move and the animal could take her life before the sedation took effect time seemed Frozen as everyone waited it took two interminable

minutes but finally the bear let out a long sigh its heavy body relaxed and the arms holding Pamela went slack now Victor ordered running up to her he and the others approached cautiously checking to see if the Bear’s breathing had slowed down only then did Victor pull Pamela out as carefully as he could he took his coat and covered her protecting her from the cold and exposure her clothes were in tatters almost non-existent I’ve got you Pam I’m going to get you out of here he whispered thrilled with one arm under her knees

and the other behind her back Victor lifted her up he felt her lightweight but realized how tense she was Blood Stained the fabric of the makeshift bandage they had hastily made they walked quickly out of the cave passing the other zookeepers who made way in Silence the tension was still still strong but relief was beginning to settle in the zoo’s emergency room the doctors tended to Pamela’s leg the wound looked worse than it was the bite had been deep but fortunately it had only hit muscle no major arteries or tendons

she would have scars but probably no sequal Pamela remained silent watching the movement around her with a distant gaze she was still trying to process what had happened you were very lucky said the doctor few people survive a bare attack with no permanent damage Victor who didn’t leave her side at any moment forced a smile saying that his friend was tough taking advantage that the commotion had calmed down Victor decided to call Thomas Pamela’s husband and also his close friend he immediately told him what had happened and as soon as he finished he

had to hold the phone away from his ear because of Thomas’s scream what what do you mean a bear attacked was she been bitten is she okay Thomas shouted on the other end of the line overcome with despair calm down she’s fine now said Victor they’ve taken care of her she’s at the zoo’s Medical Center just come quick a few minutes later Thomas arrived at the zoo like a hurricane he ran past the reception desk through the hallways until he found the medical room his wife was in Pam he shouted hugging his wife who was still in bed I’m fine she said softly trying

to calm him down fine you’ve been attacked by a bear you’re not fine said Thomas upset his gaze desperate well I’m alive she insisted taking a deep breath and the bear didn’t kill me I’m here in one piece in one piece he said shocked at the state of his wife who was almost completely naked if it hadn’t been for Victor’s jacket that animal could have killed you Pam we have children for God’s sake what if you had died huh you know what that’s enough I don’t want you to take any more risks with these wild

animals Thomas couldn’t contain his anger and fear Pamela stared at him with narrowed eyes this again I told you I’m not quitting my job Thomas it’s not a job it’s a death sentence you risk your life every day and for what he retorted stop it Thomas Victor intervened now is not the time for that she needs to rest Thomas ran a hand over his face taking a deep breath to calm down then he agreed with Victor and took his wife’s hand let’s just go home Pamela looked at verer before being Carried Away by her husband there was something strange in her glance a discomfort greater than the

pain in her leg something had changed that day and even she couldn’t understand what it was when they got home Tom carefully carried his wife to the bedroom his face rigid on the way softened a little as he laid her on the bed the couple’s two young daughters Eva and Helen ran to her as soon as they heard their parents arrive they both threw themselves on their mother with tight hugs and worried eyes Pamela held the girls lovingly forcing a smile to calm them down after a few minutes Thomas asked the girls to go and play

saying that their mother needed to rest as soon as they left the room he lay down next to his wife gently running his fingers through her hair the look in his eyes was one of tenderness but also of restrained tension Thomas was a renowned lawyer known for his firmness and success he earned well enough to provide a comfortable life for his family without her having to work but Pamela had always insisted on keeping her job at the zoo something he had never really agreed to but now after what had happened Thomas believed that maybe she would finally change her mind darling he

began his voice low but firm we need to have a serious talk about this about your job she sighed she knew that this conversation would come sooner or later Thomas please but he didn’t let her finish look what happened Pam you could have died I’ve told you a thousand times you don’t need to work I earn enough for us and the girls you could I don’t know enjoy this time with them take care of yourself Pamela closed her eyes for a moment trying to be patient when she faced him again she replied calmly I don’t want to depend on anyone I’ve always been independent and I want

to stay that way then change jobs anything but the zoo he insisted with a pleading tone no she said without hesitation I love my job Thomas I love the animals what happened today was an exception it won’t happen again Thomas ran his hands over his face in frustration he wanted to believe her but his fear was greater in his mind the images of the attack were still Vivid as if he had witnessed it himself but seeing that he couldn’t convince his wife at that moment Thomas took a deep breath and gave in with a

smile all right then but at least for now you’ll spend a whole month at home who knows maybe you’ll change your mind Pamela smiled back a little tiredly don’t get your hopes up the conversation was interrupted when she put her hand to her stomach an expression of discomfort Crossing her face what is it Thomas asked standing up immediately attentive it must have been something I ate she replied trying to sound indifferent nothing unusual but it wasn’t an isolated situation over the next few days that discomfort would return several times and something much stranger would start to happen her belly

began to grow quickly silently abnormally at first Pamela thought it was just swelling perhaps it was a side effect of the medication she was taking or the lack of exercise with her legs still sore and her movements limited Pamela who used to exercise all the time was far from her active routine but even though she was eating healthily the Bulge in her abdomen was getting bigger every day one morning when she woke up Pamela felt different the skin on her belly seemed tighter more sensitive to the touch she sat on the edge of the bed with difficulty and as she lifted her

cotton blouse and stared at her reflection in the mirror her eyes widened her belly was clearly bigger than it had been the day before she ran her hands slowly over her tense skin as if trying to understand what was happening it was warm strangely warm and the shape rounded symmetrical just like when she was pregnant with her daughters just then Thomas entered the room bringing her breakfast he stopped when he saw her standing in front of the mirror are you all right he asked his tone a mixture of concern and something more difficult to Define Pamela turned

around slowly I know you want to say something go ahead Thomas hesitated for a few seconds before approaching he put the tray down on the dresser and approached slowly analyzing his wife’s belly it’s just your belly it just looks different bigger I would say then he held up his hands trying to avoid sounding critical I don’t mean to sound judgy or anything honey it’s just that it got bigger all of a sudden Pamela nodded slowly I know I noticed it too but it doesn’t make sense I’m eating really well and I know

it’s not just a lack of exercise Thomas slipped his hand around her shoulders and pulled her into a hug it’s probably just swelling some kind of reaction to the meds we can go see a doctor tomorrow do some tests she leaned her forehead against her husband’s chest his heart was beating too fast there’s no need I’ll get better soon she replied her voice low but deep down Pamela felt that it wasn’t just a swelling something was growing inside her and she had no idea what it was that morning she decided to go to the zoo not to work as she was

still limping from the injury and rest was essential even so she missed the environment in which she had spent the last few years of her life and decided to stop by after doing some shopping when she arrived she was greeted by Victor who was standing near the staff reception Pam he greeted her opening a wide smile it’s been so weird here lately without you the zoo is just not the same she smiled back but something in her eyes seemed absent she was tired her face was a little pale and the dark circles under her eyes were deeper than usual I miss working too but I have a

few more days off to rest I was just in the neighborhood and decided to stop by and say hi I’m still limping a bit see she said showing his leg Victor nodded we miss you everyone does he paused then added in a lower tone you can’t imagine how weird it all was and the craziest thing is that after the attack the bear became docile again not a sign of aggression since Pamela frowned is he okay he is he replied as docile as ever as if nothing had happened Pamela was silent for a moment looking towards the path that led to the bare section something inside her urged her to go there Victor noticed her tense

expression but didn’t say anything he just watched as she began to walk with a slow limp towards the Bear’s enclosure as she neared the railing she spotted the big black bear as soon as it saw her it stood up and walked towards her with slow but determined steps the bear stopped near the railing staring at her Pamela felt an icy chill run up her spine the animal’s gaze seemed intelligent Almost Human it didn’t growl it didn’t snarl it just stared at her as if waiting for her to cross come inside again when she moved to the side it followed her with its attentive eyes

Pamela put her hand to her stomach feeling a twinge that feeling was back a strange discomfort different from the pain in her leg she decided it was time to leave back at home she threw herself on the bed exhausted her head was spinning and her body felt heavier than usual a few minutes later Eva appeared with a plate of lasagna in her hands smiling grandma made it said the girl excitedly she made it for you the mother tried to smile but as soon as the smell of food reached her nose a strong nausea hit her she put her hand to her mouth

and stood up quickly limping to the bathroom she was just in time to kneel down and get everything out of her stomach outside Eva knocked on the door mommy are you okay I’m fine darling Pamela replied panting mommy’s just a little sick go play with your sister I’m fine but Pamela knew she wasn’t well she sat on the cold floor for a few minutes catching her breath her hands rested on her belly again and she felt that it had gotten even bigger it was at that moment that the realization hit sickness a swollen belly

it was impossible not to remember her two previous pregnancies the symptoms were identical Pamela took a deep breath trying to rationalize no it can’t be Thomas had a vasectomy just after Helen was born she said to herself there’s no way but the doubt remained in the evening when Thomas came home from work he found his wife sitting quietly on the sofa in the living room with her hands on her stomach he approached her and stared at her already feeling a knot in his stomach what happened honey he asked Pamela took a second before answering then she looked

into her husband’s eyes and said it’s my stomach it’s getting bigger and bigger and today I got nauseous out of the blue just like when I was pregnant with the girls Thomas immediately shook his head in denial so you’re saying you’re pregnant Pam I had a vasectomy you know that I know she retorted almost frustrated but my body is telling me something the symptoms are the same the only difference is that everything is going too fast it feels like I’m 3 months pregnant already Thomas nervously rubbed the back

of his neck and said the doctor said that the chances of me having a child after the the vasectomy were almost zero and it’s been 8 years since I had the procedure Pamela stared at him again I know what the chances are but it’s not impossible Thomas Thomas took a deep breath struggling with his own mind he knew his wife better than anyone he knew she was loyal he knew her character there was no doubt about it but what was happening defied all logic wait here he said hurrying out of the front door she

remained seated staring at nothing her heart beating wildly a few minutes later Thomas returned in his hands was a bag from the pharmacy I bought a pregnancy test he said giving her the bag let’s end this uncertainty now Pamela held the test for a moment before getting up with difficulty and going to the bathroom outside Thomas paced back and forth impatiently he tapped his foot on the floor as if this would help calm his mind but it didn’t to minutes later the door opened and Pamela came out slowly holding the small white stick her eyes were fixed on it so

Thomas asked anxious Pamela looked at him and said it’s negative Thomas let out a sigh of relief he hugged her kissing her forehead see I told you it’s probably just swelling but it’ll pass honey then Thomas tried to ease the tension by saying but you know what honey you look beautiful with a pegy belly she laughed softly and patted him lightly don’t be silly for a moment the mood seemed light again but the next few days showed that this situation was far from over every morning Pamela woke up with a

bigger belly it didn’t matter how many teas she drank or how she tried to control her diet the volume only increased and the nausea became more and more frequent Thomas insisted that that she go see a doctor but Pamela was reluctant she hated hospitals she always had and now something inside her made her resist even more I’ll go tomorrow she would say but tomorrow never came and as time passed the strange feeling inside her grew something was changing and she knew she couldn’t put off the truth for much longer but before we continue with the story tell us with would you be brave

enough to work in a zoo looking after wild animals leave a comment and don’t forget to like And subscribe to our Channel now back to our story a few more days passed and finally it was time for Pamela to go back to work she got up early that morning with determination in her eyes she put on her Zoo uniform put on her boots even though her leg was still bothering her and tied up her hair as always but when she tried to zipper up her pants she realized that the zipper wouldn’t go up her belly bigger than before prevented any attempt to hide her new reality she forced a smile

in the mirror adjusted her blouse to cover the open waistband of her pants and went downstairs Thomas was in the kitchen drinking coffee as soon as he saw her his gaze went straight to her belly his face hardened Pam he began dropping his mug in the sink with a clatter he walked over to her and stopped a few steps away you’re not going to work you need to see a doctor she let out a heavy sigh Crossing her arms her countenance firm Thomas we’ve talked about this I need to get back standing still is driving me crazy

it’s psychological it’s stress that’s what’s making me put up some weight Thomas ran a hand through his hair visibly irritated but trying to control himself put on some weight Pam look at you he pointed to her belly which was now as big as that of a woman 5 months pregnant rounded and tense that’s not normal and you know it she looked away fighting something inside her part of her wanted to give in while the other clung to the stubbornness she’d always had I just need to go to work I’ll feel better you’ll see he took a deep breath and moved

closer he placed a lingering kiss on her forehead holding her by the shoulders do you promise that if this doesn’t get better by the weekend we’ll go and see a doctor I promise she replied although he wasn’t sure if he really would moments later at work Pamela walked through the zoo’s Courtyard every step seemed to bring all eyes on her colleagues stopped for seconds unable to disguise their surprise some whispered others just stared as they saw her belly as if she had suddenly Advanced months in a non-existent pregnancy Victor appeared in the distance and when he saw her he

couldn’t hide his reaction he approached frowning trying to understand what was in front of him Pam he began his tone careful is everything all right she forced a smile she brought her hand up to her belly as if to protect it from stairs before you ask no I’m not pregnant she said as if she already knew what he was going to ask but to be honest I have no idea what’s happening I just know that it’s weird Victor nodded slowly you need to see a doctor Pam she shook her head in denial I’m fine don’t worry the Working

Day continued as usual and Pamela insisted on helping to feed the bears but this time Victor didn’t let her go into the cage alone he went along even though he knew that in the event of an attack he wouldn’t be much help as she passed through the security gate the black bear the same one that had attacked her emerged from inside the cave walking slowly towards her the two stared at each other the animal stopped a few meters away without any sign of aggression Pamela reached out cautiously and touched the Bear’s head he closed his eyes briefly in an almost comforting gesture and then moved his head rubbing

it against her belly as if he wanted to feel something there the touch made her shiver she felt a slight pressure inside her something moving p camea remained motionless the bear stood there for a few more seconds before backing away watching her with eyes that seemed to have an impossible Humanity it Disturbed her deeply when she left the premises she spent the rest of the day in silence disturbed by the feeling she was carrying in her body and mind after work she decided she couldn’t stand that uncertainty any longer she went to the pharmacy before going home she thought

that the first pregnancy test might have been false negative the clerk greeted her with a professional smile hello how can I help you he asked I need a pregnancy test said Pamela looking around as if she didn’t want to be seen there the man handed her the package but before she left the employee tried to lighten the mood don’t worry these tests are accurate he paused and let out a short laugh unless it’s for an animal but then it would be absurd wouldn’t it Pamela raised an eyebrow what do you mean he Shrugged oh it’s just that there

was a client a while ago who bought a test to see if her dog was pregnant it came back negative Weeks Later a whole litter was born he smiled finding it funny these tests are only meant for humans Pamela left the pharmacy with the clerk’s comment running through her head on the way home she repeated the phrase over and over in her head only for humans only for humans she arrived home ignoring the dinner that Thomas had prepared and went straight to the bathroom with the test in hand she performed the procedure with the same precision as before and after

waiting 2 minutes looked at the result negative Pamela stared at the stick for a long time something inside her screamed that it didn’t make sense her belly was growing she felt nauseous and now she felt something move inside her the test said negative ye but everything in her body said positive she remembered the pharmacy Clerk’s story he said that the test only worked on human pregnancies and then another memory came like a cold blade running through her Consciousness that day at the zoo the bear the moment he dragged her into the dark cave the suffocating heat of his body against hers the weight the smell

the hot breath him tearing off her clothes she raised her hand covering her mouth her eyes widened in a deaf Panic the idea was absurd unacceptable but it was there throbbing in her mind did she get pregnant by the bear Pamela fell on the cold bathroom floor the pregnancy test stick falling out of her hand her mind was spinning images flooded her and with them a growing sense of dread she knew something was wrong something deeply wrong was happening in beside her and now there was no denying it she was

changing and something in her was alive was there really a bear cub inside her the thought wouldn’t leave her mind no matter how hard she tried to push the Absurd idea away it always came back like a shadow that was impossible to ignore it’s impossible she repeated to herself but at the same time something deep down whispered but what if it’s true what if somehow that bear she squeezed her eyes shut tightly as if she could expel that absurd thought but it was no use the symptoms were there the belly getting bigger

every day the nausea the feeling of something moving inside her everything felt like a pregnancy except that the test was negative twice as much as she wanted to escape that reality Pamela knew she had reached her limit she needed to find out what was going on she needed to see a doctor sighing deeply she picked up her cell phone and called her mother Mom can you come over I need you to watch the girls I’m I’m going to the doctor her mother Mrs Donna didn’t hesitate even though it was strange since her daughter wasn’t one for going to the doctor of course darling be right there

shortly afterwards the doorbell rang Thomas opened the door and found his mother-in-law with a worried look on her face has something happened he asked immediately Pam called me she said she was going to the doctor replied Mrs Donna adjusting the bag on her shoulder Thomas frowned she didn’t say anything to me it was at that moment that Pamela appeared in the room she walked slowly one hand resting on her stomach Mrs Donna was immediately stunned and her eyes widened at at the sight of her daughter’s belly size my goodness Pam she exclaimed

approaching slowly what happened I mean I thought you guys couldn’t have children anymore Pamela lowered her eyes not knowing how to say it it’s not pregnancy mom she paused her voice breaking at least not with a human baby the silence that followed was Heavy Thomas widened his eyes what the heck are you saying Pam he asked his voice tense she sighed deeply staring at her husband and mother I don’t know I don’t know what’s happening to me but I’m going to find out now Mrs Donna moved a little closer and with a trembling hand touched her daughter’s belly suddenly she felt

something hard like a kick she recoiled immediately putting her hand to her chest good lord it’s moving Pam for God’s sake you’re pregnant Pamela took a deep breath struggling not to panic whatever it is I’m going to the hospital right now to find out I took long enough she went into the girl’s bedroom and kissed them on the forehead the girls looked at her belly and asked together is it our baby brother mommy she forced a smile no Darlings Mommy’s going to the doctor with Daddy and we’ll be right back okay be good to Grandma Thomas remained quiet the whole

way to the hospital his hands trembled on the steering wheel his jaw clenched from time to time he cast quick glances at her belly it was no longer a slight bulge it was huge and something inside her seemed to move finally he broke the silence what your mother said Is it true is it moving Pamela kept her gaze fixed on the road ahead yeah it is Thomas took a deep breath did you take another pregnancy test was it negative again yes she replied firmly Thomas felt a chill run down his spine and asked and what are you thinking Pam she hesitated then in a low voice she replied I think

it might have been the bear Thomas break suddenly the car skidded slightly on the asphalt while Pamela let out a muffled scream he looked at her his eyes wide with disbelief what did you say she took a deep breath you heard me Thomas rubbed his face with both hands in shock so you think you’re pregnant by that that Beast the woman felt her throat go dry I don’t know Thomas but it was after that day after he dragged me into that cave held me for so long and now now he rests his head on my stomach every time I come

near him the silence between them lasted a few seconds Thomas finally started the car again and sped off towards the hospital faster than before whatever it is we’ll find out minutes later they arrived at the hospital Pamela walked alongside her husband passing the reception desk under the Curious gaze of the staff the size of her belly Drew attention but no one said anything they just handed her a form to fill in soon afterwards they were called into the medical room Dr eponine a middle-aged woman with thick rimmed glasses and a calm expression welcomed them good

afternoon Pamela right please come in the couple sat down and the doctor smiled at the sight of the supposedly pregnant woman let’s see from the size it looks like we’re about 6 months along right have you had your prenatal care how many weeks Pamela did didn’t look away her voice came out firm but trembling with tension I’m not pregnant Dr eponine frowned confused what do you mean so what Pamela held her gaze serious well I’m not pregnant with a human baby the doctor was even more confused she remained silent for a few seconds she put her hand to her chin scratching it slowly as if trying to understand and

what Pamela had just heard the atmosphere became heavy Thomas looked from Pamela to the doctor waiting for someone to say something but no one did the silence in the room seemed to crush her until Pamela took a deep breath and began to speak I I need to tell you everything from the beginning her voice was low but firm a few weeks ago I was attacked by one of the Bears at the zoo where I work it was the biggest bear we have I was alone I thought he was in his cave but suddenly he appeared he Advanced on me then dragged me into the

cave Dr eponine listened in silence her face serious Thomas too with his arms crossed but clearly Restless Pamela continued he bit my leg he tore off my clothes but then he didn’t attack me again he lay on my side held me as if he were protecting me or holding me down I don’t know she rubbed her forehead tense I thought I was going to die but when I was rescued I only had a bruised leg she paused took a deep breath her husband squeezed her hand lightly encouraging her so she continued since that day my stomach started to grow at

first I thought it was just a swelling then I thought I was going mad but then I started to feel sick to get sick of smells like when I was pregnant with my girls and then something inside me began to move the doctor continued to listen but her face showed that she was trying to process everything I took two pregnancy tests both were negative Pamela now looked straight into the doctor’s eyes but I’m sure I’m pregnant only it’s not a normal pregnancy there was a heavy silence Thomas sighed deeply trying to stay calm

while eponine leaned back in her chair and adjusted her glasses so you think you’re pregnant with the bear the doctor repeated slowly Pamela shook her head affirmatively I don’t know what to believe anymore the doctor almost almost lost her balance in the chair but soon pulled herself together taking a long breath look Pamela I’ve been a doctor for almost 20 years and what you’re saying is impossible at least that’s what science says she paused thoughtful but science doesn’t explain everything getting up eponine walked

over to Pamela let me take a look at your stomach Pamela still wary slowly lifted her blouse the taut skin seemed more tense than before the doctor touched it gently her cold fingers Gliding Over the warm surface within seconds she felt something a strong Movement Like a Kick made her jump eponine’s eyes widened there’s definitely something in here it’s moving Thomas stood up immediately what did you feel something yes I did the doctor replied now passing her two hands in different positions she felt another movement as if something was sliding down the woman’s belly Thomas broke out in a cold sweat

doctor what is it eponine didn’t answer immediately she walked to a corner of the room and picked up a stethoscope she quickly adjusted it and placed it on Pamela’s belly an initial silence and then a strange muffled sound but it wasn’t the rhythmic sound of a heart it was something different as if something was moving swimming in there no heartbeat there’s no heartbeat eponine confirmed her voice breaking there’s no human baby here and no bear CB either so what Pamela asked her voice trembling feeling Thomas’s hand squeeze hers even tighter the doctor shook her head lost I

don’t know but we’ll find out now it was then that eponine said that it was time for an ultrasound Pam and Thomas followed her in silence to another room the cold White Walls only added to the tension they felt Pamela laid down on the stretcher feeling the cold gel spread over her belly epinine held the transducer steady looking at the couple ready to find out what’s in there Pamela took a deep breath I can’t wait the doctor turned on the equipment the Monitor blinked and emitted a faint hum as soon as the first blur appeared on

the screen a shock the monitor broke Sparks jumped and a dry noise echoed around the room Pamela let out a scream squeezing Thomas’s hand tightly what was that the husband in shock could barely speak whatever it is it doesn’t want to be seen epine didn’t say anything for a few seconds her face was livid but determination soon followed a that piece of junk had to burn just now come with me she quickly LED them to to another section of the hospital where there was a more modern ultrasound the atmosphere was totally tense Pamela laid down on

the stretcher again the doctor applied the gel and carefully positioned the device slowly passing it over her taut belly this time the monitor screen turned on normally but suddenly eponine paled her eyes widened and her mouth opened slightly in shock Pamela realized her fear right away what’s wrong doctor what is it the doctor didn’t answer Thomas stepped forward doctor what’s going on what’s inside my wife’s belly eponine kept quiet her eyes fixed on the monitor caught up in what she was seeing as if she were in a

trance Pamela tried to get up but Thomas held her back the atmosphere was suffocating then without saying a word the doctor put down the transducer and hurried out of the room Pamela panicked Thomas what’s going on why did she leave like that the husband didn’t answer he didn’t know what to say he just tried to calm his wife down even though he didn’t know what was about to happen shortly afterwards the doctor returned accompanied by doctor Bartholomew the gastroenterologist they both came in talking at the same time I can’t believe it eponine Bartholomew said walking

quickly you must be mistaken I know what I saw Bartholomew she said but you’re an expert you’ll understand better Thomas stood up and raised his hand demanding enough what’s going on what’s inside my wife’s belly tell us now silence fell once again Dr eponine raised her hands asking for calm I need you to trust me her voice sounded firm but there was something unsettling in her gaze I suspect what might have happened to you Pamela but before we say anything I need confirmation from a specialist Pamela’s eyes widened what do

you mean if it’s not pregnant then what is it eponine took a deep breath struggling to maintain her composure your case is a little more complicated she exchanged a quick glance with Dr Bartholomew that’s why I called Dr Bartholomew he’s a gastroenterologist and well we’ll look into it together the device was turned back on the monitor l up with images that pulsed in Shades of gray and black as soon as Bartholomew stared at the scan he paled he squeezed the handle of the transducer hard as if that could change what he saw it’s

swimming inside her he said his voice almost a whisper incredulous Pamela felt her heart stop for a second her hands trembled she turned her face to the doctor her eyes wide with Terror what is it what’s swimming inside me her voice came out louder than she expected Bartholomew pulled himself together and stared at the couple I have a hypothesis but before we say anything we need an endoscopy that’s the only way to be sure Thomas stood up his eyes Shone with Despair and restrained anger hypothesis no I want to know what’s happening to my

wife right now he held Pamela’s hand tightly as if he needed to Anchor her at that moment eponine sighed and approached them both what we can say for sure is that there’s something moving inside her abdomen and it needs to be removed she paused choosing her words carefully but surgery at this stage without knowing exactly what we’re facing could put her life at risk the endoscopy will give us a more accurate picture Pamela looked at Thomas tears welling up in her eyes I can’t stand this doubt any longer she muttered let’s do the exam Thomas still conflicted took a deep

breath all right he nodded to the doctors take us where we need to go minutes later Pamela was walking slowly alongside them through the cold corridors of the hospital every step was a torment her breathing was fast and she could feel the cold sweat running down her back surgery she thought repeating the word like a cruel echo in her mind she who had always run away from hospitals was now on the verge of something she had never imagined she would experience Thomas accompanied her in silence his face showed the tension he was trying to disguise but every now and

then he would lightly squeeze her hand and murmur it’s going to be okay the endoscopy room was chilly illuminated by a white light that seemed to further amplify the feeling of emptiness and uncertainty Pamela was placed on a stretcher and told to relax even half sedated her eyes wouldn’t close she wanted to know she needed to know Dr epinine was standing next to doctor Bartholomew who was conducting the examination with steady hands the small camera descended slowly transmitting images in real time on the Monitor and then it

stopped Pamela’s stomach appeared on the monitor but what they saw there wasn’t normal a movement something was swimming in there Bartholomew pressed his lips together and pulled his chair closer to the monitor he already knew what it was but it was hard to believe Pamela tried to move her voice came out horse but clear what is it doctor he took a deep breath he looked first at eponine then at Thomas who was waiting with fixed eyes and finally at Pamela it’s a round worm he said with a serious almost solemn tone the silence

that followed was brutal Thomas blinked not believing what he had heard a what a roundworm his voice faltered but how is that possible that big that that’s a monster I know the doctor nodded I’ve never seen anything like it the size is absurd it looks like there’s been some kind of genetic mutation it’s grown Beyond any known expectation or explanation he paused before adding it’s a mutant roundworm and we need to remove it now Pamela put her hand to her mouth feeling the bitter taste of bile rise in

her throat a tear escaped before she could stop it eponine seeing her growing Panic approached speaking firmly Pamela we’re going to help you everything will be fine but we have to act immediately Pamela felt her whole body shutter please her voice was almost a whisper take it out of me Thomas hugged her feeling the weakness in his wife’s body but there was something in her expression that was also determination Pamela had always been strong and now would be no different they quickly called the surgeon on duty Doctor Robert a specialist in delicate

and emergency procedures he arrived without delay reviewed the tests and confirmed what the others had already diagnosed transfer her to the operating room room we’re going to do it now Robert was direct the fear on Pamela’s face was mixed with bitter relief the time had come they prepared her for the procedure Thomas asked to accompany her to the operating room and despite the risks the doctors allowed him to stay close while they laid out the surgical drapes and prepared the instruments eponine calmly explained what would be done Pamela you’re going to receive a

local anesthetic we’re going to make a cut here very similar to a cesarian section she showed the area with her gloved fingertips you’ll be just fine Robert approached the stretcher and looked at her with an encouraging expression you won’t feel any pain we’re going to take this out of you and when you wake up you’ll be free Pamela closed her eyes for a moment and took a deep breath when she opened them she looked at Thomas he held her by the hand I’m here he said his voice firm but with tears in his eyes she nodded let’s start

announced Robert sedation was applied and little by little Pamela’s eyes closed her body relaxed as she fell into a deep sleep she dreamt of her family Thomas her daughters Eva and Helen and even Victor and his wife in the dream they were all at the zoo smiling walking together the Bears and and other animals ran wild around them happy and tame as if they had never posed any danger when she woke up still a little sleepy from the anesthesia the first thing she saw was Thomas’s face leaning over her smiling the look in his eyes was peaceful relieved Pamela tried to speak

but her voice came out weak then her eyes went down to her belly it was smaller the rounded bulge had disappeared she took a deep breath and despite her weakness a smile appeared on her face it was over everything had worked out the surgery was a success the giant roundworm was removed and immediately sent for studies in a specialized laboratory a few days later the report confirmed what the doctors suspected it was a very rare genetic mutation the hypothesis was that Pamela had ingested some contaminated food which resulted in that monstrous parasite growing inside her stomach what

seemed impossible happened but the most important thing was that the bear had nothing to do with it the creature after all was not responsible fortunately the roundworm hadn’t eaten into any important organs or tissues in Pamela’s body despite the scare and weeks of suffering she had no serious complications after a few days of observation in hospital she was discharged and was able to go home as for the bear new investigations have been carried out one of the zoo’s security cameras revealed what no one had noticed before on the day of the

attack someone had thrown something into the enclosure a substance hidden in a piece of meat after testing the animals blood it was found that the bear was under the influence of a substance that raised its adrenaline levels and made it agitated and aggressive the person responsible was identified and arrested by the authorities over time Pamela made a full recovery she returned to the zoo with the support of Victor and the whole team she continued to live her passion for animals but now with extra care surrounded by her family with her

daughters running around the yard and Thomas by her side she found a new meaning to life she survived a brutal attack overcame a nightmare inside her and came out stronger than ever.