#Chapter39River’s POV“Ethan no we can’t,” I said, looking directly ahead and he simply looked up with a smirk forming on his face.“I was just kissing you but if you want, we can always do more. “He replied in a snazzy tone and I rolled my eyes at how childish he was being.“Are you joking?” I asked in a rhetorical manner and he shook his head.“When do I ever joke, especially when it comes to you? “He asked in a smug tone.This was one of the reasons I did not want him to stay over.He always found a way to charm his way through things.It was rather sickening and frustrating so I decided to set him straight in hope of nothing going wrong or I would just run for my life in hope of him never catching me.“Well, um, Ethan goodnight.” I made sure I had enough space to run and so I made the move but to my displeasure, he gripped my hips pinning me in place without any way to exit.“You can’t leave now.” He demanded to create a wave with his eyebrows and I furrowed my eyebrows
#Chapter40River’s P.O.V“You’re joking right, you’ve got to be joking. Yeah, it’s a definite joke or I would have known. “I mumbled and he chuckled resting his hand on his face.“I’m not joking. “He assured with a stern face and I gave him a smug look.“Were waiting for the actual owner now go away Ethan... wait aren’t you supposed to be in Vancouver? What are you doing here?” I continued to argue as he sat there staring at me.“No, I am the owner of the hotel and I will prove it to you, “he said slowly and I rolled my eyes. “What’s the name of our son-”“Wait what so you two uh mmmm.....Ethan Scott is the father of your child?“ Serenity asked with her eyes widening bigger than ever to this realization and I nodded.“ How come I never knew?”“When we became friends, Ethan was out of my life and I wish from now on I could see his face as little as possible but for some darn reason God is not making that possible,” I admitted shaking my head.“Well, you never told me the father o
#Chapter41River's P.O.VI awoke with the sun shining brightly on my face and for some stupid reason there was an idiotic smile plastered on my face, that, of course, was before I saw a bunch of missed calls on my phone mostly from the company, and three from Nate.I called Nate first and he picked up quickly, surprisingly."Hello baby is everything alright," I asked with a concerned tone and I could hear him release a breath of frustration."Yeah, Mom everything is good I just wanted to check up on you. "He beamed, causing my once unformed smile to return." You’re coming back, tonight, right? "He asked and I heard a bunch of loud rummaging before the bathroom door opened and with Ethan walking out in just a white towel around his waist revealing his muscular and toned chest.I was speechless for a good five minutes, as I tried to look the opposite direction so my heated checks won't reveal their selves.Wait what happened last night?I don't recall Ethan being in the same room
#Chapter42River's P.O.V"Men will sleep around with whatever slut in their way but in the end, they return to their wives. “A female voice hissed right over my shoulder and I quickly turned to see Angelina standing before me with a smirk plastered on her face.I wanted to reply to her cruelty but deep down I was being ripped to shreds because I knew, part of her segment had some truth in it.I handed her the teddy bear and quickly walked out of the hospital barely containing myself as I sat on the bench trying to catch my breath.I knew it was my fault, all my fault that they aren't a family now but I wanted him.I still loved him, I always loved him better yet I never stopped loving him despite all the cruel accusations that came from his mouth.I'm so stupid, how could I let something like this get past me.All my thoughts were overpowering my feelings and before I knew I tear fell on my check along with many more."Are you ok? " A deep tone consoled and I quickly looked up
#Chapter43River's P.O.V"Who's the baby daddy?" I sighed crossing my arms." Don't tell me its Michael? “I whispered as she looked up at me with widened eyes."No no, it's not Michael I haven't slept with Michael in over 4 months. She admitted bringing her gaze to the Brazilian tiled floors." You remember that night we went to the bar and you left early I ah sort of got drunk and....."She trailed off moving her hands to explain and this time my eyes went up from shock."No, you didn't, did you, Vi, you slept with a complete stranger, for goodness’ sake how old are you?" I ran my hand through my hair from frustration as she looked up saddened."Michael told me he wanted to leave me after Jacobs party and I was upset at how he can throw a seven-year relationship in the trash....."She trailed beginning to tear up as I glanced at her with sympathy.Not that I wanted to.The bitch in me wanted to tell her to women up but for some reason, I didn't."Do you know his name?" I took a se
#Chapter44River's P.O.V"Ethan move out of my way I don't have time to argue with you." I folded my arms glaring at him and the anger gushing from his eyes was surreal.Oh lord, that didn't indicate he was going to make peace better yet let the situation pass."Ok, that's how you want it." He furrowed his eyebrows walking through the door, and my eyes widened at what could possibly be his next move.I hastily walked out of the bathroom bracing myself at what could be next."Ethan no." I blurted as he was making his way to the table Ryan was sitting at.Ryan turned his head in our direction to see a raging Ethan with a balled-up fist and me shaking my head endlessly with widened eyes and he blinked shaking his head to assure me everything is fine."Ethan my friend long time, no see bud how are you doing? "He chuckled to lighten the mood but I could see how nervous he really was as Ethan cackled to his core than through a punch directly at his jaw causing him to stumble to the g
#Chapter45Violets P.O.VShe glanced up one more time giving me a smug look and finally replied," He's not here." I smiled even though she was being a complete bitch by clearly lying."You don't understand I need to see him please. "I asserted, raking a hand through my wavy brown hair and this time she did not bother to glance at me as the phone rang and she was quick to answer.She was whispering so I barely heard but I definitely heard the phrase quote on quote," Yes Mr. Price."That little ohhh I just want to choke her but you know I'm restraining my myself so the father of my child doesn't think I'm a psycho and then decide to take away my child.So, I took a deep breath."I need to see him," I demanded loudly while glaring directly into her raging eyes.She acted as if I was going to snatch the man right from under her arms."But sir she doesn't have an-"I'm guessing she was cut off. "You can go in. " She said, putting down the phone then smacking her lips.I opened the
#Chapter46River's P.O.VFor some reason when you’re in the arms of a loved one you want everything to stop there or for everything to slow down even if it's just for a minute or a millisecond.Time makes us older, more mature, wrinkly, unbearable and it even causes death so why not live by the moment.Having death in our mindset makes us take risks, make rash decisions or even reevaluate our lives.Being in the arms of Ethan and having Nate laying there next to me makes me want to protect what we have for the life of me.A knock on the door pulls me from my trance of thoughts and has me standing up on my bed just to get by the two that are very attached to the bed.I walk to the entrance of the house and swing the door open to my surprise find my mother and Aiden standing there."Mom you could have called and told me you were coming. "I forced a smile trying to be as polite as possible but then again trying to get her out of my house so she wouldn't see Ethan. "I wanted to see