Chapter 104 : Suffocation

Ivanna

"I can't tell you how badly I'm feeling like dancing with you, Emily", I beam in enormous joy. "I never knew it feels so amazing to know your bestie is gonna give birth to an adorable baby"

"I knew you'd say that", she laughs. "I'm— still. I still can't believe it's true"

Her voice slightly changes.

"I know, right? Some accidents are beautiful", I get onto the bed and lean back to the headboard, trying to suppress the twisting ache inside me.

I don't want her to know that I'm grieving about my experience when I should be celebrating hers. I'm happy and hurt at the same time.

The moment I feel she's so lucky to be able to give birth, something strikes me harder. She had her own traumas— maybe worse than me. There's no one so lucky in this damn world. Flaws, imperfections, traumas— no one can escape the harsh reality of life.

"Yeah, right", I hear her sigh. "I'm especially feeling happier after watching Kane's happiness. After our wedding, this is the next thing which made hi