#Chapter49River's P.O.VWaking up to the sun shining on your eye lids while your eyes are puffy red from crying is one of the worst feelings to experience because your eyes begin to sting and that just gives you another reason to cry but I wasn't going to cry for my son's sake."Mommy, mommy are you awake." Nate yelled, knocking on the door vociferously and I quickly ran to my bathroom to apply makeup under my eyes but he entered when I was in the middle of applying the makeup.He gazed directly at the ground and then back at me "I know you were crying mommy you don't have to hide it."As much as I wanted to admit it, I couldn't let him know especially on his birthday" What no I wasn't." I smiled warmly kneeling to pinch his cheeks lightly."I heard you yesterday." He mumbled stroking my cheek and I shook my head.I couldn't ruin his day so I changed the subject."Happy birthday my handsome man." I beamed and he chuckled pointing his finger."Thank you but don't think I forgo
#Chapter50Ethan's P.O.VI woke up with my head pounding intensely and the memory of what happened last night comes flooding back in. So, I quickly check my surroundings and find River lying next to me sound asleep.Oh shit!What the hell did I do?I tried my best to stay away and then in one night I ruin everything.I had to leave before she woke up and hopefully Jeanine doesn't see me.(The Morning Before I Broke Up with River)Entering my office, I saw Jeanine sitting on the arm chair in front of my desk of course I did not suspect a thing but then again, I didn't have the time to argue with her over the littlest of things."Jeanne what a pleasant surprise." Not, I really did not want to see her because I knew she was going to discuss my relationship with River and I was not going to allow her mess up something I spent months rebuilding."It’s never pleasant to see you Ethan nor will it ever be it's actually a disgrace." She grimaced forcing a smile and I no joke was g
#Chapter51Diana's P.O.VI take a step back in hope he wouldn't notice my presence in the room but my heavy breathing gave me away.He always did have exceptional great hearing.His head cocked in my direction and I visibly gulped locking with eyes. " How could you be so stupid and make a deal like this did you think I would love you again because that's never going to happen my heart belongs to River Diana that's never going to change. "He stepped closer to me while gritting on his teeth.His veins were revealed as he balled his fist."Ethan this was five years ago I...I..... um was-""Save it Diana if it's me you want then you’re gonna get but you leave River and my son alone do you understand me!" He growled in a beastly tone and I nodded my head in fear of his next move." We will get Engaged tonight." I could tell he struggled to get the last part out but I could care less I finally got what I wanted.He paced himself then finally walked towards the nearest exit then he sto
#Chapter52Ethan's P.O.VSeeing River faint made me act on my weaknesses to her.I was concerned and I had to see her for more than one purpose but then again, I had to protect her from Diana and sadly her own Mother.For some reason at that moment, I could care less I wanted to see her even though I would leave hundreds of people wondering all for one person but it was worth it because that person was the love of my life.I was standing outside the hospital door and after having an internal battle with myself I decided to go in.After I was directed to her room by mid aged women, I stopped by her room number and the door was slightly open as the doctor was talking to her."After I questioned you, I did a blood test to make sure my suspicions were correct and it turns out you are pregnant congratulations. “He beamed and she did not look happy her eyes were roaming everywhere but the doctors face.I was, in fact, speechless this was the last thing at the moment I could ever thin
#Chapter53River's P.O.V"Mommy where are we going?" Nathan asked for the thousandth time but I tried to put off his question by changing the topic each time.But he had the habit of never forgetting the question and asking it as many times he needed to get the answer.My heart was breaking for Nate how was I supposed to tell him that we weren't going to see his father anymore better yet he didn't want anything to do with us.I guess it was just the four of us all alone but we were going to survive this I knew we were."We’re going to visit Grandma and your uncle Aiden don't you want to visit them?" I asked placing a hand on his cheek and he shook his head."What about Dad?" He asked backing away from my grip." Why isn't he coming with us?" I sighed trying not blink.I really didn't want to lie to him but then again, the truth would hurt him."Um Nate hon were going to live in New York because the house in San Francisco is getting too small." I replied, placing a hand in his s
#Chapter54River's P.O.VI was trying my best not to act on my weakness but my body wasn't helping one bit.It was aching for his heart-warming touch. So, kissing him back is what came naturally. I felt I had no control over it even though my mind was telling me you’re going to regret this after wards.As if he was reading my mind, he pulled away placing his head on my forehead."River I really am sorry."I wanted to believe him so badly but my mind was saying he will hurt you again.I don't know if I could take another heartbreak."Why? “I asked and he tried to avoid eye contact."First off I don't love her. So, the marriage would be a night mare and she lied to me Avery isn't my daughter she's Ryan's but I'm still set on taking full custody. That is of course if Ryan doesn't want to take her. I will visit her occasionally and hopefully she could stay with me at the end of the week." It was my turn to avoid eye contact because I knew Avery was Ryan's daughter. I would have to
#Chapter55River's P.O.V"River I love you to a point going back would be impossible. Let us forgot about the worries and just live for once. “I knew what he was saying was hard but at the moment it felt like the only logical thing to do."I love you too." I replied, engulfing him into a hug and before I knew it tears came running down my cheeks.Ethan quickly pulled away with widened eyes to examine me," Did I hurt you or anything?" He asked, causing me to chuckle.I scoffed," No its these damn hormones. I think it gets worse each pregnancy." I sniffed and he cackled which earned him a slap over the head."Hey what did you do that for?" He asked with a stern face on and I rolled my eyes."You were being a jerk and laughing at me." I chuckled and he wrapped his arm around me wiggling his eye brows."You want to go to bed? " He whispered in my ear and I glared at him because I knew exactly what he meant by that."You’re a liar. You’re not going to bed. "He just cackled mischiev
#Chapter56River's P.O.VI couldn't believe what the police officer was telling me. He was just here less than three hours ago. I should have made him stay maybe we wouldn't be in this position but something deep within me choose not to believe this.I went to the hospital in high hopes of it not being Ethan's body but due to the burned face it wasn't clear. I couldn't accept the fact of losing him not now not ever.Countless tears were rolling down my cheek as I stood outside on the highest floor of the hospital. This couldn't happen. I didn't want to be separated from him. How could he leave me? He promised he wouldn't.While staring at the ground from what seemed really high. I no doubt wanted to jump and be done with life here. I was breaking from the inside. My heart was tearing to shreds. At least we would be together.But what about Nate?He would be an orphan.Why does he deserve this?Why do I deserve this?"Oh my God River what are you doing?" A familiar voice said