I awoke to the warmth of the morning sun on my face and felt a hand gently stroking my inner breast tenderly, massaging it in soft circles.The sensation was exquisitely enjoyable, radiating through my whole body and filling me with a sense of pleasure. As I took in this moment of blissful comfort, I thought to myself how lucky I am to have someone who cares for me so deeply that they can make me feel this way.I was startled awake by the thought of Aiden. It has become a daily occurrence for him to invade my morning thoughts in such a way. I let out an involuntary sigh, which soon changed into a smile as I allowed myself to reminisce on all that he has brought into my life. He is more than just a passing acquaintance, he became part of me and my everyday routine. Every morning, his presence rouses something deep inside me that no other person ever could.“Good morning…”Suddenly, all those thoughts collided and shattered like a plane plunged to the ground when the tone of his voice s

“I am not the father of the child…”Those words had an almost eerie effect on me, playing on a loop in my head as I questioned what I was doing with my life and how I could even begin to try and make sense of it all. But now that this information has been presented to me, it's impossible for me to ignore.Even though Aiden had already left us, I felt like I was stuck here, trapped in my own thoughts. The memories of all the time we shared together swirled around me like a never-ending storm. The thoughts weighed heavily on my heart and I couldn't shake them no matter how hard I tried. This emptiness within me is suffocating and it's difficult to look beyond the sadness that now consumes me.“Leilani…”I couldn’t bring myself to look up when Adam called my name. I could feel his warm, firm grip as he tried to offer me solace and comfort in this difficult moment. But I just couldn't seem to be able to accept it right now. Despite his kind gesture, the turmoil within me seemed too overwh

The atmosphere between us had suddenly shifted, wary and tense.Even though Aiden had forgiven me for my wrongdoings and I had done the same for him, I still couldn't shake off this feeling of unease. Despite our reconciliation, something felt off and it was hard to ignore. We were both apologetic for our actions, but part of me felt like something still hadn't been addressed. The tension between us was clear and neither one of us wanted to be the first to break it. We would have conversations but there was always this looming silence afterwards.This guilt that I hold inside hasn't disappeared yet. The fact that I had a sexual encounter with Adam and then proceeded to go back to Aiden, knowing full well he isn't the father of the woman who showed up here has been consuming me day and night. It almost feels like I don't have any right to be here with him, now that all this information has come out. The reality is, if things were different then maybe nothing would have happened in the

I’m scared.For countless reasons I have come to be in this state of distress, but the primary instigator of it is undeniably Aiden. No other person has impacted me like he has; his presence is a source of both pain and pleasure. His every move, every conversation - it all haunts me like an echoing wave. His mere existence unsettles my soul, and yet I can't seem to shake the feeling that he's something special in my life.Part of me wanted to tell Aiden about my pregnancy, but I couldn't bring myself to, due to the fear I was feeling. In the back of my mind, there's a voice that tells me that the baby could be his, but until I know for sure it's impossible for me to confront him with this news. It's a scary thought and it weighs heavily on my heart and mind. This uncertainty is not something I can easily bear; it feels like a heavy burden on my shoulder.“Do you want me to tell him, Ms. Villarreal?”I was suddenly brought back to the present when Dr. Preston uttered a few words after

“We will move out of this unit tomorrow.” I said nothing when Aiden announced that our long-awaited move to our new home was finally about to happen. It's a mix of emotions; excitement, but also a little fear. As much as I am looking forward to making this place feel like home, there is still an unknown element that can be unnerving. We have been waiting for so long and all the little details are starting to fall into place and before we know it, the big day will be here. I looked down at my stomach, still not able to make out any hint of a growing bump. But Aiden was doing everything he could do to make sure our unborn baby was safe and healthy. He had been creative in his approach to prioritizing my safety first. From keeping an eye on me while I went for long walks, ensuring I took my vitamins every day and making sure the food he was providing was nutritious - all these considerations had been taken into account. “What do you want to do before we move out?” I gaze at Aiden, who