Planned Baby novel Chapter 39

“I’m sorry Ulysses, I can’t tell you about that.”

My forehead creased. “Why?”

“Your parents ask me not to tell you about her because they are afraid that you will remember everything and you will try to kill yourself again.” He said in a calm voice.

“Did my parents know about Ellie?” I asked him.

I’m a bit confused because when Ellie and I talk to them, they act as if they don’t know my story with Ellie. If Quen is saying now that my parents were the ones who ask him not to say anything to me, then they knew my relationship with Ellie during our college days. Why are they acting as if they are clueless about this thing?

“They knew that you had a girl you like in the Philippines. But they don’t that the girl was Ellie. They did not ask for any details about her because their main concern was to keep the girl a secret to you.”

I’m a bit satisfied knowing that my parents are not pretending about Ellie. I also understand why they came up with that plan. I messed up big time.

“I understand why you guys chose to keep it a secret from me. But now is different. I have Ellie and the twins with me now, there is no reason for me to kill myself. I feel guilty and sorry for them but it will not end up like last time. I will think Ellie and the twins first before myself.” I told him.

“I’m sorry bro but I still can’t tell you. I don’t want to take that risk. Especially now that you and Ellie are family now. Ellie also wants you to stop digging about your past with her.”

I was stunned by his last statement. “How did you know that Ellie wants me to stop digging my past?”

“Ellie went to me yesterday. She asked a favor from me.”

I furrowed. “What favor is that?”

“Did Ellie not tell you that she met Hadley here in my office the other day?” He asked.

“Ellie told me that she met Hadley but did not give all the details. She just told me that Hadley is determined to win me back. Are you still not able to win her Quen? Seriously?! You have five years to win her heart!”

He chuckled. “Yes, I have five years to win her heart but I chose not to.”

I’m confused. “But why? You love her, right?”

He nodded. “Yes, I did.”

“Did? Meaning past tense?”

He laughed aloud. “Is it that hard to believe?!”

“Hell yes! You are head over heels to her. I can’t believe you fell out of love with her.”

He shook his head. “I did not fall in love with her. I still love her but not romantically, more like a friend or a sister to me.”

My jaw dropped. “What really happened? How did you realize all these?!”

I’m eager to know the things I missed about his life.

“Simple, I found the girl I truly love.” He said then smirked.

“Who is she?” I curiously asked.

“That’s a secret. You don’t have a right now to know things about me.”

I chuckled. “Really Quen?! Quit your pussy act bro! I know the reason why you are acting like this.”

My friendship with Quen has a very strong foundation. It can’t be ruined simply because of a girl. We will never break the bro code. I knew even before that he had a reason why he insists to end our friendship.

Flashback

“Bro, I think, I have another memory that I lost aside from the day of the accident and the day I tried to kill myself.”

It was so fast and I had no time to dodge his punch. Hadley screams because of shock from Quen’s action.

“What the?! What’s your problem bro?!” I hissed.

“Don’t play innocent with me. I introduce you to Hadley for you to have a friend since you don’t know anyone except Kaela and me, but I did not ask you to steal her from me!” He said angrily.

“Quen what are you saying?! He is not stealing me from you because I was never yours!” Hadley butt in after she recovers from her shock.

I saw the pain in Quen’s eyes as he heard it straight from the girl, he likes but he tried to ignore her and he looks at me with more intensity.

“You know that I don’t like her. She was the one who is chasing me. I never flirted back. You knew I will never steal a girl from you. I know she’s off-limit and also you knew I was into the girl in my dream!” I defended myself.

My words made Hadley feel offended. Her tears welled up and she walk out.

“Liar! If you did not give in to Hadley’s chasing then why are you engaged with her?” Quen asked angrily.

My eyes widen. “What are you saying? I’m not engaged to anyone, especially to her!”

He smirked. “Go and ask your parents about it. You just broke our bro code. I will never forgive you.”

End of Flashback

“I’m not a pussy! Stop calling me that.”

I was back from reminiscing the past when I heard Quen’s voice.

“Quen quit the act. I know why you are trying so hard to avoid me. It’s about Ellie and the reason why I committed suicide. I won’t force you anymore. Just quit the act.”