Cassy POVI hang my head in shame. It was not my intention to purposely keep them in the dark. It was just that things had been so hectic for a while that I had forgotten.“Have you seen the magazine cover?” That is the only explanation for why my parents found out. It filled me with regret that I had forgotten to tell them. “Yes.” Tensed silence descended upon us. I bit my lip, not knowing what to say. My parents let me stew for a while before handing their verdict. “We are coming over. We wanted to talk to your husband.”Mom said after a while, putting me out of my misery. Her words raised me in panic. “Mom, Dad. Don’t blame Caleb, okay? This is my fault.” My mother snorted. “Even your brother kept things from us. Some children you are. You try to cover up for each other. Even when you are old and gray, we still want to be updated with your life. We never asked for anything, just that.” “Sorry.” Again, that word filled me with shame. How could I have been thoughtless?I
Tory POVI was looking at Adam’s side profile while he was maneuvering the car on the road and could not help feeling confused.Seated in the comfort of his car, it only just dawned on me how he snatched me away in plain view of everyone, more importantly, Tony.Tony’s panic-stricken look came to my mind, and a sense of satisfaction overtook me when I saw him chasing after us.In some perverse part of my brain, I took great pleasure seeing the panic registered in Tony's eyes and felt vindicated.But when I realized the trouble this would bring later, I was having second thoughts.True, I wanted to get away from Tony’s oppressing presence. Adam proved an effective deterrent since he knew how to outmaneuver his friend, but I did not want to cause discord between them. They have been best friends since
Tory POVA long silence covered us, and for a time, no one spoke.When Adam broke it, I did not know what to say."What are your plans if Tony won't marry you?"Marriage has never been part of Tony and I's talk. It was always the baby and how he wanted to be a father to our unborn child."I don't expect him to. He only wanted to ensure that I give birth to the baby." I told him honestly.My eyes ventured to my still flat stomach and sighed."And what? He will take the baby from you?"That did not even cross my mind. But Adam has a point. If Tony has his way, he will leave me out of the baby's life. The child will grow up without me.I already lost a child. I don't want to lose another one."I will run away," I told him.It was my only o
Tory POVThe trip to the hospital was a silent affair.Adam and I both did not engage in any talk – probably because our conversation still played in our minds.Adam was unusually silent. I was afraid that it was due to my bringing up the subject of Amanda Hayes. Cassy told me she has a feeling her brother still loves Amanda Hayes and has not recovered from her.Adam turned right to the hospital parking lot.He turned off the engine and told me to wait.I waited while he rounded the front bumper to reach my side. He opened the door for me, held my hand, and pulled me out.
Tony POVI was stunned by the impact of Cassy’s hands on my face, but the look of hurt in her eyes had shaken me.Suddenly, I felt a sudden constriction in my chest.What have I done? I thought to myself as I watched Tory, the mother of my child, walk away from me.“Tory!” I called out to her, but she was not looking back.She was marching angrily away from me, and with every step she took, a sense of panic stirred within me.I gave chase. I yanked her hand back to make her face me.
Tony POV“Get Dr. Martha to the operating room!” I cried after passing a medical crew.“Tory, hang on,” I whispered while I ran the distance from the maternity ward to the emergency room, my arms wrapped around her as I carried her bridal style.Her eyes were closed, and she was whimpering.“Tell me where it hurts,” I told her, but she said nothing.She only cried silent tears while I carried her, and it was driving me nuts.I know she was hurt, but she refused to talk to me.
Tony POVAfter the two orderlies transferred Tory to her suite, I thanked them and closed the door.I sat beside Tory on her bed, careful not to press on her but very much wanting the nearness to assuage the need in my heart.I held her hand – the one without the IV drip - enclosed it with both of mine and watched the pallor on her face. It has not receded until now.Her eyes were puffy from too much crying.“Ung…” She whimpered, and I quickly patted her hand to offer comfort.Fear still engulfs my heart until now. There was a
Tony POVTory slapped my hand away after she delivered those words that rocked my world.She said it with so much finality that it left me in despair.I never claimed to be a good person. I had my heart broken in the past and broke hearts in the process, including the heart of this woman before me. But I never felt so much desperation and regret as I feel now.“Tory…” In a fit of desolation, the only thing I did was call her name softly.I closed my eyes, trying to control my raging heart. Fear has overtaken my senses, but I cannot force Tory. I can only make her see my point.