Chapter 0451
VALERIE.
Somehow, I was expecting that reaction from him. I’m not sure why, but I wasn’t expecting him to be ecstatic over the news and, in a way, I’m glad I was prepared.
Being a doctor, I’ve come across a huge variety of reactions from couples, or even single mothers. Accidental pregnancies are not a small matter, and our relationship is so recent and so new that I don’t blame him for reacting like that even if it does hurt a little.
More than his rejection of the pregnancy, what stung was the way he closed up. My only solace was his parting words, proof enough that he’s trying to be considerate and will return.
In all honesty, it was my carelessness. I told him I’d take the morning–after pill and I should have gotten onto birth control. What was I expecting? But at the same time, so much happened I can’t fault myself for forgetting.
I pick up a gown, still feeling exhausted from the intense sex we had and slip it on as I slowly sit down on the bed feeling… alone, despite the lingering feel of his touch dancing along my
skin.
If I am pregnant, I wouldn’t get rid of it, but I also need to consider Zade and help him come to terms with it. He has his insecurities no matter how much he tries to hide them. And I’m assuming he probably doesn’t see himself as a good father. We’re adults and we will deal with this like two sensible adults.
“I’m waiting for you, don’t be too long,” I say quietly to the empty room as I drop sideways onto the pillow, waiting.
Five minutes become ten, ten become fifteen and, although I feel restless, sleep begins to beckon me. Through half–hooded eyes, I glance at the clock, wondering where he’s gone at
this time.
After another five minutes, I sigh. I can’t sleep like this!
Just talk to me, Zade…
I sit up, deciding I’ve waited long enough. I’ll go find him myself. I take out some clothes and get dressed before I pull on some shoes and leave the room. Looking down the hall, I ponder over where he might be. Deciding he probably went outside, I hurry towards the stairs.
I’m halfway down the stairs when I stop, seeing a shadow from the corner of my eyes. I turn sharply, not even realising I’m more on edge than I ever used to be, more aware of my surroundings.
1 let out a sigh of relief when I realise it’s just Sebastian gulping down a water bottle as he
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walks towards the staircase.
“What are you doing awake at this time?” he asks,
I shake
briskly.
my head. “I could ask the very same, but if you must know, I had things to do,” I say.
He nods slowly, an expression that clearly tells me he’s not buying it. “Sure.”
I frown, noticing how Sebastian observes me, and that long stare makes me slightly
uncomfortable. “I see you’re returning to your old ways.” He finishes off the bottle and places. it down on the cabinet in the grand foyer as I cock a brow.
“My old ways?”
“The
pre–coma Valerie. If memory serves, you were the annoying thorn in my side, always having to defend anyone and speak up for anyone who needs help. I wonder, do you ever put yourself first?”
What is this man going on about?
“Of course I do,” I state.
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