Chapter 7

Brian’s POV

“Who was that girl, Brian?” Rebecca asked me the moment we got home. Her voice was calm, but I could hear the storm beneath it. “I didn’t want to cause a scene earlier, that’s why I stayed quiet. But now, I need you to tell me. Who is she?”

I looked at her, trying to stay composed. “She’s no one, baby. Honestly. I’ve never seen her before in my life. You know you’re the only one I love, right?” I reached out and held her hand gently. “Do you trust me?”

Rebecca paused for a moment, searching my eyes. “I do trust you,” she said softly. “But the way she talked… it was like she knew you really well. She seemed serious.”

I took a deep breath. “I understand how it looked. But I don’t know her. I promise. Baby, today is supposed to be our special day. Let’s not let this ruin the moment. Let’s focus on us, on our future together. I love you, Rebecca, and I want to spend the rest of my life making you happy.”

To ease the tension between us, I leaned in and kissed her gently, slowly, deeply, hoping my touch could reassure her more than my words ever could.

She pulled back slightly and smiled. “It’s okay, darling. I believe you,” she whispered. “Let’s not dwell on it. Tonight is about our engagement. I’m so happy, Brian. I can’t wait until we’re finally married.”

Hearing her say that made my heart swell. Rebecca was my world now. Whatever I had with Serah was over. She belonged in the past.

I won’t lie, there was a time I genuinely loved Serah. But over time, everything we had faded. The connection, the laughter, the desire, it all slipped away until I couldn’t feel anything for her anymore. I knew it was time to walk away, and although the breakup was messy, I stood by my decision. She had begged me to stay, pleaded for a second chance, but I just couldn’t do it. The love was gone, and I had no intention of looking back.

Now, the only woman who mattered was Rebecca, my fiancée, my future. She had brought light into my life again, and I intended to guard that light with everything I had. I would never let Serah, or anyone else, come between us. Not now. Not ever.

I knew deep down that Serah wasn’t lying when she mentioned she was pregnant. I could see it in her eyes, she was telling the truth. But I felt nothing for the news. No fear, no regret, not even guilt. Just… indifference. I didn’t want to be a father with her. She wasn’t the person I wanted to start a family with. And to be honest, just thinking about her made me feel uneasy. I still wondered what I had ever seen in her.

I turned my attention back to Rebecca. “Thank you, baby,” I said softly, cupping her face in my hands. “You have no idea how much joy you bring into my life. Let me show you just how happy you make me.”

With that, I lifted her into my arms. She giggled and wrapped her arms around my neck, her face lighting up like the woman I fell in love with.

“Oh, Brian,” she whispered, “I’ve been waiting for this moment. I want to feel close to you tonight.”

Her words melted into my heart. There was something so sincere and warm in her gaze, full of trust, full of love.

“I’ll make sure this night stays with you forever,” I told her as I carried her into our bedroom.

We lay together, wrapped in each other’s arms. The world outside faded away. We were lost in our own rhythm, our own quiet universe, where nothing mattered except the love we shared. Every look, every touch, every heartbeat brought us closer. There was passion, but there was also something deeper, tenderness, connection, belonging.

Later, as we lay tangled in the sheets, I turned to her.

“Did you enjoy that?” I asked with a teasing smile, brushing my fingers gently through her hair.

She leaned into my chest and murmured, “Very much, baby. You made me feel special.”

“I’m glad,” I said, pulling her closer. “Now come here. Let me hold you.”

She nestled into my arms, her breathing steady, her body warm against mine. I felt her slowly drift off to sleep, and I held her tightly, like the treasure she was.

This was the beginning of forever. And I intended to protect it at all costs.