She curled up in a ball over the mattress. Her hands were fisted and pulled closer to her chest, her knuckles turned white. The pool of unshed tears gathered in her eyes. She couldn't hold it back any longer. Her shoulder began to shake as her sobs wracked. Her eyes were swollen with all crying. Her face scrunched up as she allowed the pain to seep through her body. It had been a month. She couldn't forget that night. Blood on her hands, clothes, and most essential, that guilt that tormented her every second was fresh in her mind. She couldn't sleep calmly. She woke with his blood on her hands. " I killed him. " She whispered in her cracked sobbing voice. Her breaths increased as her sobs echoed in the room. " Oh, God! Mia! " Kattie rushed into the room and bent over her. Grabbing her hand, she peeled it from her face, " Mia, " She sadly said. " He died because of me. " She whispered. She was holding herself responsible for his death.
She stopped her feet as she sighted Lucas in the backyard garden. His hands were shoved into his jeans' pocket. His gaze was intense as he kept staring ahead at the greenery. Silently, she twirled to leave, " It's your house if you're forgetting. " His harsh tone stopped her feet again. Digging her nails in her palms, she spun and stared at him in astonishment, " I thought. It's only my husband who can recognize me without looking in my direction. " She spoke slowly. " Ethan, " He breathed, " He's the best. Of course, " He glanced at her, with void blue eyes. She nodded agreeing with him, " Lana didn't tell me that she has a younger brother. " She paced ahead. Mark was following her all the time. He stood at some distance, darting his gaze around them. " No one talks about me, " He said, again looking at the distance with a cold expression. " I don't understand, " She asked hesitantly. He glanced at her, sniveling his neck. His expr
Kattie kept her company as they cooked dinner together. To her astounding, no one complained about her cooking skill. Her phone beeped in her hand. she glanced at the screen with a small smile. She was returning to her normal life. ' How did it go? ' Gretta. ' Thankfully, no one complained about it. It's a relief.' " Mia, " Kattie tapped on her shoulder. She twirled with a smile and froze to see Martino, Lucas, Kattie, and Svetlana together. Martino was wearing a black suit with no tie and two buttons of his shirt were unfastened. Lucas was wearing black jeans and a black t-shirt. Svetlana was looking better than before in a dark midi dress. She kept herself locked in the room. It was also after many days she saw her at the dining table. " We're heading to the club. Wanna join? " Kattie asked, excitedly. ' Lana won't like it if I'll join them. She won't show her hatred openly. but I'd be better if she do not see me around her. ' " No, I'd lik
She changed into shorts and a tank top. She slipped under the blanket and tucked it to her waist. She exhaled slowly. ' He has filled the empty space in my life. Does he feel the same? Kattie said that it could be a plan. It didn't look like one. Why would he do this? Lana is also family. He was just smiling. Why is it hurting me so much to see him with her? I love him. He didn't get mad at me when he saw me with Lucas on the dance floor. ' She shivered when she perceived a soft touch on her wrist. She jerked her eyes at strong hands. Her husband was sitting on the edge of the bed. He tenderly brushed his fingers, putting ointment on them. She flinched at the sensation of pain and jerked her hand away. His hold on her hand stopped her. Abruptly, he bent ahead and pressed his lips softly on her. She closed her eyes. It was his way to apologize to her. It saddened her more. She compelled him to take such a step, " It doesn't hurt." She whisp
Her breaths caught in her throat when she stared at the report with a mixer of happiness and awe. She sealed her eyes shut and took another deep breath, " Ethan won't like it. " She said, gulping. " Why are you saying this? It's good news. See! I'm so happy. I'm going to be Aunt. " She pointed at her cheerful face. She was genuinely looking happy. Her smile widened and it dropped immediately, " I'm taking pills since the first day of our wedding. After my kidnapping, I skipped it and... " She glanced at the report, " I can't tell Ethan. What if he doesn't want our baby? " She asked with tears brimming in her eyes. " Are you crazy? " Kattie sighed, " First tell me. What do you want?" She asked, in a softer voice. Tiny shivers broke on her skin and down her back, " I'm not ready to reveal it. " She said, biting her lower lip. Kattie nodded her head, " A week. Then I'm telling him. We should go home. You need to rest. " She got up from the chair.
She peeled her eyes open and drew her body up resting her back on the heap of pillows. She looked at her left side. Ethan wasn't in the room. She stared at the walls gloomily. ' I don't think I'll be ever prepared to tell him about my pregnancy. It'd be better if I'll let Kattie do this part. Should I talk to Rubina? She can convince him. ' A smile appeared on her face as hope raised. Her hand reached on the nightstand to grab her phone. Bringing it in front of her eyes, she strolled down the list. Her eyes dilated as the phone slipped from her hands. Goosebumps rippled through her neck in fear. She let out a squeal. She was terrified. Hot tears rolled down her cheeks. She drew herself to her feet quickly and gathered the bed sheet in her hands and rushed to the washroom. She glanced at it with widened eyes again. Her heart was pounding loudly in her ears. She shook her head in disbelief. The door slammed open behind her. She jumped, letting
He grasped his phone from the counter with a cold expression. He sauntered over to the door. Giving his wife a flat look, he strode out of the room. His hands were still clenched. The doctor walked into the room. Robbie looked at him with a full smirk, " Our wives are best friends. What a miracle!" He put his hand around his shoulder, " If you haven't called me and left your phone behind when they were alone. We haven't known about it. I'm confused now. " Robbie slanted him a confused look. His jaw clenched in exasperation, ' She should talk to me. She should tell me. Doesn't matter, we're not ready for it. I love her, our baby will be her part, and I will love him too. I want her to be perfectly fine. I hope, My words haven't caused her any damage. I won't sabotage our wedding at any cost. ' He gazed at the door before turning his gaze back to Robbie. He wanted to be with her. He needed space right now, " Tight the security. " He said and went quiet. The
Her eyebrows shot up, as she stared at the black leather shoes. It brought only one name to her mind. Ethan! She darted her gaze up as she pushed herself into a sitting position. She nodded off. She didn't realize it until now. "Are you feeling good, now?" He asked. 'It could be weird for him. But time would teach him everything.' Summarily, she moved her head up to down and down to up with a smile. 'I was aware my life would be forever changed. But this change, I didn't think about it.' He extended his strong hand at her. There was so much intensity on his face. He was cruel, but there was a glimmer of softness, goodness in his eyes. A small smile appeared on her lips. She advanced her hand. "I haven't decided to share your body..." Her smile fell. Fear clawed. She had never expected it, just a little doubt in her mind. His words hit her like a whiplash. Her hand was trembling. He grasped her hand. She pulled away, hi