I cursed all the expletives that I know inside my head. I lifted my gaze to met his and my emotion was indescribable. He was on a polo shirt and his tone muscles are clearly noticeable. I could see that he grew a beard and still looks so divine. Truth be told, he's a whole lot hotter and upgraded since the day I left.
His gaze went down to my left hand and I didn't know if he's checking my ring finger. I'm not wearing any ring because I have nothing to slip. I was able to return the engagement ring he gave to me in the past. I left it to Hailey and she said she handed it over to Hunter. The latter returned it to Brent and Hailey confirmed it to me. On why Hailey did not do it personally, she didn't want to talk to Brent and also to avoid any interrogation about me if ever Brent happen to ask.
He put his hands on either of his pockets and exhaled a deep breath. "I was told that you're here," he spoke calmly and I couldn't decipher what did he mean about that.
"Did you miss mommy?" I carried my son as soon as I arrived in Scottsdale. "Are you a good boy to Grandma?" I kissed him and it was evident that I missed him so much. "Mommy, play," he pointed to his toys and I put him down on the floor.I was spending time playing with my son while Grandma Suzzane got so busy preparing our dinner. She let me stay with Louie because she knew how I missed my son on those two days that I'm away.I shared with Grandma what happened in Los Angeles. She felt relieved that Hailey survived the accident. I told her that Aira is doing well and enjoys her job. She asked me about the father of my son and I opened up about him. I couldn't lie in front of her and admitted that Brent still has an impact on me. That day we'd seen each other again, I knew in my heart that I'm still affected by his presence. Truth be told, I still love him. Though few years had passed, I knew that my love for him still lingered in my system and I believe it
Before Brent left the house that day, he spent a few hours with his son. He tried Louie to familiarize his face by playing with him and his toys. My son was timid the first few minutes but was able to let go of his fear and eventually played with his father.Right after he left, I dialed Aira and shared the unpleasant news. She was shocked and couldn't believe Brent hired someone to follow me that moment he learned I was back in California. We concluded that the call he received when he was in the hospital was from his investigator. Certainly, he was updated that I'm already at the train station leaving the state again.The two of us decided not to tell Hailey yet since she's recuperating from her injuries. Instead, we agreed that Louie and I will stay at her apartment while I'm looking for a job online. I had no other choice but to compromise my emotion than to create trouble with those people who helped me in the past. I opted to endure the awful feelings that I may
Two weeks passed and I hadn't seen Brent since we arrived in California. I could only hear his voice whenever he's around to visit his son. I used to stay in my room because I was determined to avoid him. Honestly, I felt like getting insane just being inside the house. I was like in prison who only had four corners of the place. Thankfully, Aira's apartment has a small balcony that somehow I could breathe some fresh air. I didn't want to go out as I'm afraid that coincidentally I bump with someone from the press. As much as possible, I wanted to be careful because it's better to be at peace than to be the topic online. "It's Louie's birthday in a few days," I received a message from Brent. I replied to him that it's okay with me if he'll get Louie on the day of his birthday and celebrate with his family. I added that we could have it the next day and it's no big deal with me. He persuaded me to go and celebrate with them but I refused instantly. He ask
I wasn't able to work properly but thankfully, I hadn't encountered errors in all my tasks for that day. My mind was really bothered and felt like getting insane. I could clearly recall the same emotion I had when I left California for Arizona. Awful. As expected, the news about the infamous Brent Davis's son broke the gossip online. Brent happened to get cornered by media and asked about details of his son which he proudly admitted. When asked about the mother of his son, he said that it's censored. That was why a lot of speculation got released that Louie was delivered by a surrogate. It was also written in the news that maybe Olivia and he couldn't have a child that they chose to gamble with science. They were still attached and believed that they're in a relationship. Maybe because Brent never denied the rumors between them. When asked about what happened to me, he said he will face them at the right perfect time. I didn't know why he said that but maybe that was
The moment I opened my eyes, I was in an unfamiliar room. I thought that I was dreaming but when I flickered my eyes, I realized that I was in a hospital room. After few seconds, someone pushed the door open and Aira appeared in front of me."How are you feeling?" the concern in her voice was clearly evident. "What am I doing here?" I furrowed in confusion. She told me straightforwardly that I overdosed on sleeping pills. She happened to open my room because it was already noon and I was still sleeping.As per her story, she called me for breakfast but I wasn't responding. Since she doesn't want to disturb me, she let me sleep because she thought I spared more time for slumber. After all, it was Saturday and no work. But when she noticed that it was already noon, she got worried and intruded on my room.As soon as she opened my door with her extra key, she found me on my bed unconscious. She thought I overslept but when she tried to shake
Luckily, Aira sent me to the station on time. Right after I sat down on my designated seat, the train began to move away. I couldn't stop my tears that they fell non-stop from my eyes. I felt suffocated that I would not see my child anymore. I was poured with unfortunate events in life and I felt jealous of those people who are happy and living life to the fullest. Am I cursed? I couldn't stop myself to think about the thing."Are you alright?" A woman in front of me asked worriedly. As I couldn't hide my cry, I told her that I'm just sad leaving the city because I will definitely miss my family. But the truth, my heart was bleeding deeply and I couldn't understand my intense emotion. I felt like my stomach churned uncontrollably on the swirling storm of my sentiments. I was like floating in the air because of my chaotic mind and heart.Am I a bad mother for abandoning my child? Will Louie forgive me in the future? What will be Brent and his family think of me? That I'
I was stunned with parted lips and broadened eyes on the sight of my son. He was carried and fast asleep on the nook of his father. My eyes swelled instantly and didn't want to move because I'm afraid everything was unreal."Louie can't live without his mom," Brent muttered tenderly and my tears fell uncontrollably. I wasn't able to step my legs closer to them because of my indescribable emotion."Lora, could you help me get some fresh vegetables outside?" Grandma motioned to Lora who was sitting on the couch. She nodded and stood up hurriedly before she followed Grandma in the garden. But it was obvious that Grandma did it intentionally to give Brent and me a moment to talk with each other.When they were totally out of sight, Brent walked closer to me. My heart was racing fast and my fingers were trembling in exhilaration to touch my son. Brent breathed heavily, "Kelsie, I'm not that evil to take away our son from you," he sounded soft. Carefully,
I shook my head and right away disconnected his hand from mine. "I don't want to," my breath hitched. He narrowed on my response, "Why?" and asked in dismay."I don't deserve you," I bowed my head, "I'm not worthy of you," and added softly. I felt ashamed that I wronged him in the past. It was enough that he forgave my mistake but for us to be together again is not workable.I didn't want to be connected with him anymore aside from sharing our son. I wanted to refrain from him because I didn't want to suffer in the end. From the very beginning, we aren't born for each other. In short, we're the total opposite in all aspects. I wouldn't find the peace and happiness that belongs to me if I insist on him.I fake a cough to ease my emotion because our conversation had gotten deeper. "Let's not force to be together because things will never be the same between us," I reasoned casually but he wasn't backing down."Kelsie, I'm willing to compromise for you