Kelly’s POV
I couldn’t sleep. Pierce and I hadn’t started anything yet but I already ended it. His family was being dragged to the ss in my life. His younger sister is in danger because I want him, selfishly for myself. I can’t stand other people dying because of a cheated death.
Snow moved beside . Her little arm wrapped around my waist, hugging .
I smiled and stared at her face. This little angel is my strength. If not for her, I would’ve lost my will to live.
When morning ca, I did my routine normally. Today is the weekend and I’m planning to go to the gym to sohow freshen my mind.
“Ana, I’m going to the gym. When Snow wakes up, cook her breakfast and don’t leave the unit.”
“Okay!” Ana smiled sweetly.
I nodded before I went out of the condo unit and rode the elevator. The condominium tower had a gym on the third floor, so I didn’t have to go out of the tower.
The gym was kinda crowded because it’s the weekend.
I was running on the treadmill when I noticed soone staring at from the huge mirror in front of .
I stopped running as soon as I recognized him. He slowly walked towards .
We didn’t have the chance to talk again. He said he wants to court but after Phoebe’s birthday, I realized he’s avoiding . And now, he seed to have cleared his mind because he approached first.
“Caleb...”
“Kelly...” He licked his bottom lip and smiled a little. “How are you?”
I road my eyes around as I grabbed my towel from my shoulders and started wiping my sweat.
“I’m fine. How ‘bout you?”
He stared at my face. He seed bothered about sothing. “I...I’m not okay.”
He’s honest. “Problem in the company?”
He shook his head. “It’s my feelings. I told myself I’m gonna stop pursuing you after that night. But here I am, availing mbership in this gym so I can see you.”
What is he talking about?
He laughed a little. “I’m sorry. This is not the place to talk about that. And considering all the problems you’re facing, I don’t think you have ti.”
“What night? What about it?”
Biting his bottom lip, he looked down. “It’s nothing. Don’t worry about it. I just...I’m just shocked after I confird my hunch that you’re with him.”
My lips parted. He knew! The night he’s talking about. He must’ve seen and Pierce at the pool area. That’s the reason why he’s intentionally not contacting even after confessing his feelings.
“I’m sorry...” That’s the only thing I could say. I know how it feels to have one sided love. I know it very well and it’s painful and...sad.
He smiled again, genuine this ti. “You don’t have to apologize, Kelly. I love you unconditionally. I took the risk but I won’t regret anything. I just hope that he won’t hurt you because that’s what I would regret the most. Giving up so easily.”
I shook my head and bit my bottom lip. “He’s not gonna hurt . I was the one who hurt him.”
His lips parted. He seed curious but he didn’t ask.
“Everything is just so ssy. I don’t even know if I can be true to him and to myself anymore. My parents died an unjust death. I want justice for them and protection for my daughter. Reason why I had to push Pierce away was because it would be dangerous for him and his family.”
He stared into my eyes, aningfully. “He’s the CEO of the leading magazine company, Kelly. I don’t think he’d be affected by a re issue circulating around the internet. If he’s in love with you, he won’t back down just because of sothing that is untrue.”
I smiled bitterly. “It was , Caleb. I am the problem. Not him.”
“Why are you punishing yourself? The world is unfair, Kelly. It will never adjust to you, you have to fit in, no matter what the situation is. You can never please anyone, it’s not even necessary. But pleasing yourself and doing whatever will make you happy...that’s the most important thing in this world.”
He’s right. He has a point. Why do I have to suppress my feelings for Pierce just because Klay wants to control my life? Pierce’s family is powerful too. They’re rich. They have a lot of connections. And given the fact that Mr. Anderson is a smart business magnate, he won’t let anyone break his family apart. He’s cold but he treasures his family so much. Sa with Pierce.
Caleb’s words made realize the thing I’m giving up. Love. A second chance. Happiness. A complete family for my daughter.
I don’t know how I got back to the condo unit. All I know is I want to see Pierce today. I want to tell him everything. Tell him about how I feel. Tell him the truth about Snow’s real father. He deserves it. More than anyone in this world.
My lips were curved into a sweet smile as I entered Pierce’s company. Pierce’s assistant knows and in spite of my sweet smile, I saw fear and nervousness in her eyes.
“Is Pierce inside?”
“Y-Yes, ma’am but...”
I didn’t let her finish. I couldn’t wait to tell him about our daughter and about how I feel for him but when I opened the door, I felt my heart sunk and my vision instantly beca blurry.
Sitting on the swivel chair was Pierce, sitting on his lap was a woman who have always been my rival in his heart. They are kissing. Pierce’s hand was resting on Lexi’s waist and Lexi was hugging his neck while kissing him deeply.
I sucked my breath as tears rolled down my cheeks. I hurt him. Did he give up already?
Pierce pushed Lexi away and looked at her with a creased forehead. When his gaze past through her and t mine, his lips parted and he imdiately pushed Lexi away from his lap.
I imdiately turned my back on them, wiped my tears and closed the door. I heard Pierce calling my na, but I didn’t look back. I ran towards the elevator, unable to look back because I already felt weak and broken.
“Kelly!” I heard Pierce.
I entered the elevator and I saw him following , but Lexi keep on pulling his arm back while glaring at .
The elevator door slid closed. Pierce’s eyes remained on as he successfully got away from Lexi and rushed towards the elevator but the door already closed, closing the distance between us.
I sobbed and covered my mouth. I’m at fault. I pushed him. I gave him mixed signals and pushed him away.
It hurts. So much but I can’t do anything.
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