~Laurel~"Oh my goodness! Oh my goodness, Laurel, I am so so sorry." I lifted my leg on my desk and frowned at her. "You know you're a freak, right?""Look, I...I didn't even take note. Guess I didn't observe long enough." She said stalking toward my desk. "But isn't there supposed to be a bump as it is four months old?""Well, there is. Tucked under my blouse in a way you or any other person wouldn't notice.""Wow." She pulled a chair in front of me and plopped down on it. "This is great news, Laurel. I mean..how did Kurt react?"I stilled and thought about the look on Kurt's face at the hospital when he found out I was pregnant. "He was so... happy. I haven't seen him as much as he was that day. Lavinia, I... I think this baby really means a lot to his father...and I'm so happy I'm getting to experience this.""How's the morning sickness holding up?""It'll do just fine. With Kurt around, I think it's getting easier to manage.""So that's the reason why he assigned those two huge l
~Laurel~With a smile, I lowered my sunglasses as I watched as Kurt stalked toward me with his surfing board. With his hair dripping wet, his hot body on display and that gorgeous sun-kissed skin, he looked good enough to eat. Mine. All mine. When he got to where I sat, he dropped his board, picked me up from the ground like I weighed nothing and planted a kiss on my lips."I miss catching waves with you." I admitted softly when we pulled away from the kiss.He kissed my forehead. "You will again. Very soon."What if I told you that I won't be around for that 'very soon'?"Come on," still carrying me, he quickly swapped my weight to his back. "it's almost lunch time. Hey buddy, what do you want for lunch?""I think he wants something smouldering for lunch."He chuckled. "Buddy, is that true?""Yes, daddy." I mimicked a tone.He laughed.Giggling excitedly, I wrapped around his neck from behind. "You're going to break your back if you keep on carrying me like this.""That's impossible
~Laurel~"Hey."Happiness bubbled in me when I saw my best friend. "Wesley." I got up and threw my arms around him, tears filling my eyes all of a sudden."How's little man this morning?" He asked with a smile, putting his hand on my stomach."Active. How's Katy and the kids?" I asked him when he rose up and helped me onto a couch."They're fine. Kara's mad at me. She wanted to see you but I didn't let her because she had to go to school."I smiled, imagining the voice of Wesley's cute little girl. "You should next time. How was your trip?""Exhausting, but I survived. I noticed they're extra goons everywhere. And you, you're barely left alone. How are you coping with that?"I sighed, raking a hand through my hair. "I can't breathe. Kurt's scared. He doesn't want anything bad to happen to me and our kids.""He told me what happened. Laurel, he loves you. He's only looking at for you. Protecting you.""I know but this is so....extra!" I got up. "Wesley, he should know that no matter wh
~Laurel~"Mother!" Mira quickly ran up to me when I got down from the car. She pulled me into a hug and sighed. "You're okay.""I am." I replied as we pulled away, my eyes meeting with Gen's next."Where did he take you? What happened out there? How come you look so...happy?" Her eyebrows cocked up as she studied me."I'm fine now. And that's all that matters."Just then, Kurt got out, without paying attention to the girls, his eyes met mine. "I'll go ahead now."I smiled and nodded.With that he walked away."Okay, something's definitely wrong here. Mom, what's going on?" Mira asked as I handed my stuffs over to Camilla. "Why was dad so furious earlier? And why is he so cool now? What's up?""Couple's issue. None of your concern." I smiled at her as I started for the door. "Is dinner served? I'm so hungry, I feel like I could eat a whole chicken.""Dinner's ready." Eve replied as she accompanied me inside.~Kurt didn't come down for dinner. About an hour later, I thought of taking f
~Laurel~The moment our car stopped, Mira got down and stormed off in tears. We had been arguing for the past two hours but it didn't help. It only made matters worse. I didn't know if leaving permanently was actually the right thing to do anymore. But what about giving up your child? Is that right thing? Murdering an innocent baby that has managed to change your life for the better?No, that couldn't be right either. Then maybe, I should take my chances with Alanis. He had promised to save my life and Kurt had when made sacrifices for it so it would be completely heartless for me to ignore the sacrifices he had made for me. You'd get the chance to see your baby and watch him grow.Yes, yes, I would.About an hour later, I was gazing outside my window, a glass of whiskey by my side and a packet of cigarette on the other. I knew this wouldn't help but I had no choice. And in situations like this, drinking and smoking were my only options."Do you know you're putting the baby's health
~Laurel~"Enjoying the view?""No?" When I made a face, she laughed. "Just kidding, it's an amazing view." Give it to Genevieve who always makes a joke out of everything. Even when she's angry or upset."Gen I....""I don't wanna talk about it. Just leave me alone."I moved closer to her and slowly placed a hand on her shoulder. "Says the person who's always there for me during my lonely times." When I realized she didn't make a move to retaliate, I removed my hand and leaned on the railing beside her. "You know someone once said that one shouldn't be left alone for too long..""Guessed that same person said loneliness helps clear thoughts too.""Gen.....I don't know how to put it but...""Mirabelle is your sister and she never took anything away from you. Isn't that what you want to say?"Okay. She's a smart one. "Yes but....""that isn't the way I wanted to put it. Isn't that what you also wanted to say?""Good heavens. You and your father are the exactly the same."She huffed. "I a
~Kurt~"Kurt, if you're reading this, then it means I'm no more. I only wanted you to see this after I'm... you know...gone. Anyways, I just want you to know that it's been a lovely roller coaster with you right from the very first moment we met in London and even till now. Remember, those words we said to each other when we were still very young and foolish? Isn't it so unreal that they all came to pass? You once told me I'd succumb to your charms and well...guess I wasn't strong enough to resist. You had me even from the very first day. I'm so sorry that we didn't get to fulfill some of those dreams we talked about. And I'm really sorry for what I did to our daughters. It's my fault they're this way and I'll never forgive myself for not making them get along even when I had millions of chances to. And I'm so sorry for leaving you like this. I know you're thinking I probably did this on purpose but I didn't...I was only bracing you for the worst. I knew you'd be shattered if anything
~Genevieve~"Damn, this food tastes so good," Dad complimented the food Mira prepared. It was delicious though but the last thing I would do was compliment her. "You should know..like..think about opening a restaurant sometime. You'll do good. Just like your grandma.""I'll think about it.""What about you, Gen? What are your thoughts on working for me as an interior designer? I could really use your skills, you know."I smiled. "Thanks... Dad. But I've thought about what I want do with my life. I heard a position as a design manager is opened in Hyde's Management, Mira?" I asked as she shockingly lifted her eyelids to meet mine."Why would want you come work with me?" "For mom. I'm only doing this for her." Partially, I was telling the truth. But ever since Ryder returned to town, I've been having sleepless nights, unable to stop thinking about him. I guess Mira didn't know he was my ex otherwise, she would have figured out my intentions by now. I couldn't stop thinking about him an