Cutting You Loose
Kelly’s POV
I slowly turned around and I’m certain I paled when I saw two people standing a few meters away from us. From the corner of my eyes, I saw Pierce still on the floor, looking at the newcomers with a shocked face.
“G–Grams…” I mumbled as I felt my throat dry.
She shook her head as she laughed nervously. “I must be hearing things. How’s everyone? I missed all of you, so we paid a visit.”
“Grams…” Pierce pulled himself up and walked towards his grandmother.
She was the one who raised him so he loved her and respected her so much. I cupped my mouth when Grams ignored Pierce and looked away.
I took a deep breath and gathered all my courage to speak again… “Grams, I’m sorry…”
She looked at me with tears in her eyes, “D–Did my grandson hurt you, Kelly?“,
I shook my head, “No, Grams. He’s the sweetest. I–I just…I just feel like I need to let him go because we’re not really meant for each other.”
“Kelly…” I heard Mrs. Anderson sobbing.
Grams shook her head and caressed her cheek. Grandpa immediately joined her and supported her as she almost lost her balance.
I felt my heart almost stop beating because of what happened. However, I remained in my place as I watched Pierce try to help his grandma.
She slowly nodded and smiled bitterly. “I want you two to end up together because I know you have a deeper connection. I know you will take care of each other and love each other more than anyone. I–I’m sorry for putting you in a complicated situation. I–I just thought…”
“Grams…” I rushed to her and held her hands. I shook my head and smiled at her. “I know… We know your intention, that’s why we tried it. We gave it a try, grams but we didn’t work. I’m sorry.”
I’m sorry for lying, grams. I don’t wanna hurt you because you’re like a real
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grandmother to me.
The dinner didn’t end well. Mr. Anderson walked out after Grams‘ emotional breakdown. She cried and asked for forgiveness for putting me in this situation but it’s not her fault because even if she threatened me to marry her grandson, without my feelings for him, I wouldn’t have married him.
“Kelly…”
I stopped in my tracks after Pierce called my name, almost a whisper. We’re now home and I couldn’t face him. The conversation with his family didn’t really end well. Even if Grams said it’s okay to choose myself, I know I’m hurting her inside. I know she’s brokenhearted.
“Did you…mean what you said?” His voice sounds tired and lifeless.
I pressed my lips together and tightened my grip on my pouch.
Heaving a sigh, I slowly turned to face him. He was looking straight into my eyes as if he was actually waiting for me to look at him.
“I mean everything I said, Pierce.”
He swallowed hard. There was something in his eyes. Confusion, pain, and thankfulness. I don’t know why he’s being like this but I’m not doing this just for him. I’m doing this for me too. I want a complete family for my baby, but I’m not gonna settle for the small things he can offer. I love him, but I will love my baby more.
“Kels, you’re not drifting apart because of this, right?”
My forehead creased. He expects me to stick to him even after all of these? He’s selfish.
“Kels…”
“Pierce, I’m tired. Let’s talk tomorrow.”
He sighed and slowly nodded. He walked towards me and planted a kiss on my forehead. I squeezed my eyes closed as I felt my heart wrenching.
I’m gonna miss this. I’m gonna miss everything about him. His care, his love, his smile, his laugh, everything. God! If only I could stay with him.
“Good night, Kels.”
I opened my eyes and nodded at him. I turned my back and went upstairs. He was following me and I felt his stares as I walked towards the guest room.
1 guess this is our fate. We are just meant to be best friends and will never go beyond that.
I didn’t sleep well. I kept on thinking about Grams, abo Pierce’s parents, and even about my baby. I felt so sick when I woke up. I quickly ran to the bathroom and puked. I groaned as I felt the bitter taste of the liquid I spit
My eyes widened as I looked at him. I couldn’t move. I couldn’t even cover my naked body.
He faced me and examined my whole body. His face looked so worried as his hand fled to my forehead.
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