Kelly's POV
Was it a blessing to marry your best friend?
I was not very sure what Pierce thought but marrying him was a dream co true for . And now what was more exciting, we were going to welco our first child.
“It’s a good thing you’re cautious. You could’ve lost your baby, Miss Monroe.” The GYN told seriously as she could see the shock in my eyes.
I subconsciously touched my belly, and still couldn't believe a baby was lying there. Had I heard it right? I was pregnant? I was pregnant with a baby for Pierce! My best friend and my first crush!
On the way out of the hospital, I couldn’t wait to tell Pierce about our baby. I wondered what his reaction would be. Would he scream in happiness? Would he kiss and all? God! I couldn’t contain my happiness.
I cupped my red face as I fantasized. But the mont I felt the cold from the simple ring on my finger, my wildly beating heart cald down. I almost forgot that Pierce wasn't the type to be keen on having children, especially when our marriage was arranged by his family.
Pierce was a complete gentleman, both as a friend and a husband. Every ti we had sex, he was considerate but cautious, saying there was no need to add extra shackles when we were not ready.
This baby, in a way, was out of plan.
My mind was becoming restless as I sat in my car. Would this be good news for him? What if Pierce was still not ready for the baby?
"Ma'am, is everything okay? Do you need to call the Boss?" My private driver Luke asked worriedly as he noticed my frown face. Luke was reliable like a family but if I chose to share, I still wanted Pierce to be the first to know this news. He's my baby's father.
"No," I shook my head, giving Luke a reassuring smile. "He's on the flight. I'll talk to him later myself." So that I could sense his answer directly from his raw expressions. I was always good at that.
I closed my eyes recalling the first day we t. His bright smile in the sunlight was so dazzling, he was a Prince. Long before we beca best friends, I fell in love with him at first sight. But it was only an unrequited love, I knew it well.
I slid down the car window to get so fresh air but accidentally caught a glimpse of our old high school. That bitter feeling filled my chest once again. Pierce is my first love but I'm not his.
In high school, I was only a boring nerd in other's eyes while Pierce Anderson was the shining Quarterback. Everyone was surprised that we could be friends. Though enmity rose, I enjoyed being around him. I slowly realized that I didn't want just to be his friend.
However, right when I was about to confess my feelings to him, another girl ca into his life.
I shook my head trying to get rid of those sad old mories. I gripped the cold wedding ring on my finger, telling myself the past was past. Pierce said they were over and I was his wife now. I was his wife who was carrying his baby now.
I wiped the tears from the corners of my eyes and opened the door to our house. My heart cald down as I breathed in the scent of ho. Our ho. It wasn't as luxurious as his family's villa but cozy. Pierce and I decorated it together with our own hands. We enjoyed it. Yes, I must have been overthinking. That woman had been out of our lives for a long ti and my marriage with Pierce was as beautiful as a fairy tale for the past three years.
I glanced at the clock on the wall. At this point, Pierce should have gotten off the plane. He was over a month of traveling for the sake of our family’s business. Pierce was the President of ADE, the leading fashion magazine company all over Asia, and I was actually the Vice President of the company. We were not only life partners but also good partners at work.
I really missed him. I dialed his number imdiately. I really wanted to hear his voice now, to know when he would arrive ho. I would prepare a good al for him and he would prize with a sweet kiss. And then we might have passionate sex like what he gave the night before his business trip. Oops, I almost forgot I was pregnant now. I needed to tell him this first and then we could do sothing else instead.
I was happily envisioning our lovely reunion and my heart dropped when a woman's voice ca over the line.
[Hello?]
I snapped the phone as just one word ca out. My phone fell to the floor and my body started shaking uncontrollably. NO! It couldn't be her! It couldn't be Lexi! She was already out of our life! I must have misheard.
I rushed to the fridge in an attempt to calm myself with the aid of so alcohol. But the mont I touched the wine bottle, I was reminded of the doctor's words and my baby. I needed to be cautious for my baby's sake. I turned to get a box of milk and walked toward the sofa.
I didn't know what made recognize that as Lexi's voice at that mont. I ant Lexi and I were never close. Lexi Gilbert was a typical blonde beauty that n would go crazy for. She was the popular cheerleader in high school while Pierce was the star quarterback. Better match than he and a nerd like , right? It wasn't surprising that he had fallen for her.
My pride couldn't stand watching the man I loved go crazy for another woman. So I had once tried to stay away from them silently but Pierce refused to quit from my life. Every ti I drowned myself in a sea of books and studies to forget them, Pierce would appear at my doorway asking out. I couldn't say no to his charming smile; I couldn't say no when he claid it was his duty as my best friend to take to enjoy the real world.
To not ruin our friendship, I could only hide my broken heart, silently playing the role of his best friend by his side and watching his happy face for another girl. I finally got up the courage to study abroad as I learned that Pierce was planning to propose to Lexi. However, I never expected Grams would call to beg back.
I returned in a hurry only to see a lifeless Pierce. His heart was hard badly, by Lexi. My beloved sunshine boy was nowhere to be seen, and my heart was bleeding. I started to hate Lexi from that mont. I gave up my cherished man to her, and how dared she harm him so badly! That witch!
Pierce didn't tell anyone what happened except he was over with Lexi. Grams arranged our marriage. I didn't understand why he agreed until the day I heard him say that marrying anyone but Lexi would be the sa for him.
It was so fcking hurt but I still walked into this marriage without a second thought. My cherished boy was broken and I wanted to fix him, not caring if I would ruin myself in the process.
I fell asleep at ho feeling so insecure and worried. I woke up in the middle of the night when I felt soone caressing my cheek.
Slowly, I opened my eyes and I realized I had fallen asleep in the living area.
Soone lifted from the couch. I imdiately recognized his scent and touch as I looked at him with heavy-lidded eyes.
“Peirce...”
“Hmm,” he humd as he walked towards the stairs. “Why did you sleep on the couch?”
I stared at his face when he gently put down on the bed. He caressed my hair and kissed my forehead. He was always so gentle and that was why I loved him so much. Even when making love, he was very considerate of my feelings. We'd been apart for over a month, my body missed him and my heart wanted him.
“Where have you been? I’ve been waiting for you,” I said as I caressed his cheek.
“Just t a friend. You said you were waiting for , is it sothing urgent?"
Looking at his gentle face, suddenly I didn't want to ruin the mont. so I closed my parted lips and swallowed the truth back in my stomach once again. Tomorrow, maybe tomorrow, I will have the courage to face all the puzzles.
I shook my head and pouted, telling him that I was sleepy. He chuckled and carefully carried to the bed. The mont he was about to leave after giving a goodnight kiss, I panicked for so reason. I then quickly grabbed him and kissed him with all my passion, trying to undress him, trying to make him touch more and deeper. I missed him. I wanted him. I felt that the only way I could feel at ease was to let him put himself inside again. To make sure he was still mine.
"Wait Kels," Yet he stopped by pinning my crazy hands on the bed. "I thought you said you're sleepy and you need to rest."
"But I think I miss you more now." I looked at him with innocence and I could catch desire flashing in his eyes but I didn't know why it faded soon. He used to be happy when I beca the initiative one.
As if noticing my confusion, he chuckled and playfully pinched my nose, “I’ll just take a shower. I sll alcohol.”
I just nodded and watched him as he walked toward the bathroom. But drowsiness struck again so I closed my eyes to take a nap. However, it was already morning when I opened my eyes again and Pierce was beside , putting a tray of food on the bedside table.
“Hey!” I greeted and smiled when I realized what he’d done. He prepared breakfast for . In bed. The sweetest.
He smiled and sat on the bed. “Good morning.”
I grinned as I sat on the bed. He carried the tray and put it beside . I shot an eyebrow up and tilted my head as I stared at his handso face. His eyes are deep brown. His eyebrows were thick and black, complinting his beautiful eyes. His nose was proud and pointed and his lips were red and thin. He literally looks like a sexy bad boy. Even Damon Salvatore would be embarrassed to stand beside him. No one stands a chance against this man.
“What is this? Is this a bribe? You stood up last night, bad boy.”
He didn’t laugh. He heaved a sigh and gently tucked my hair on my ears before he held my hand and stared into my eyes. “I have sothing to tell you.”
I felt my heart race. I thought about our baby in my womb. He’s got sothing to tell. I have sothing to tell him too.
“W-What is it?” I asked as I felt my voice tremble.
He took a deep sigh. “You know you’re important to , right?”
I slowly nodded with parted lips. I couldn’t answer. I’m scared of what he’s about to say. I have a bad feeling about this.
“You were my best friend before we got married. You are one of the few people I treasure...”
I hid my balled fists under the sheet. I don’t know why he’s telling all this but I felt tears pooling in the corner of my eyes already.
“Kelly...” he paused and squeezed his eyes closed before he looked at again in the eyes. “I-I think it’s ti for us to divorce.”
“P-Pierce...” I felt my heart clench.
He smiled. “I know you don’t have feelings for either. You just married because of my grandparents. You just did this because you love them. Now it’s ti for our real happiness, Kelly.”
I shook my head, “W-What are you talking about, Pierce?”
“Lexi is back, Kelly. My first love is back.”
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