A week later...
I've tried...
I've tried so damn hard to fix my mistakes, but she doesn't talk, or even look at me. And the not communicating with me isn't her just not wanting to talk to me, I think she's scared of me.
Her body is always turned away from me every chance she gets, and she's constantly fidgeting with her hands, or mumbling when I'm around.
The only person she talked to at one point, was the baby who isn't even born yet. Sometimes when I've gone out to do a small job, I've come back and seen her talking quietly to her belly in a voice as sweet as candy.
She may have woken up and been able to talk to me, but only now is she realizing my recent
Maria's POVHe's been gone for hours. I mean, I'm not complaining or anything, but if you're going out to do work, just tell me and don't lie by saying you're 'using the washroom'.Because he's been gone all day, I haven't been able to do my daily laps which are crucial. The doctor told me I can attempt them myself with the help of a nurse, but no ones been around. I've just been in the bed all day, alone.I was hoping Garrett would stop by and help me with my laps today. He's a nurse and he always comes in to check on me, even if he's not scheduled to work in this part of the hospital. Everyday, he makes me laugh and feel like I've got something to live for.I just hope he's not avoiding me. I need a friend since I'm
It's the next morning now and I'm just waking up after having forced myself to fall asleep next to him last night.As my eyes fully open to full consciousness, I notice Luke sitting up, his back turned to me.It looks like he's scrolling through his phone.I sit up and rub my eyes. I feel the bed then shift and his eyes meet mine."Good morning," he greets with a soft smile. "How'd you sleep?" He puts his phone on the nightstand."Good.." I say with obvious suspicion.He nods and I get out of bed."Where are you going?" He asks and jumps to his feet."I'm going to sho
A couple of weeks later...Maria's POVIt's been a couple weeks now since I've been back.Thankfully, Luke and I are getting along quite well. We haven't argued or fought since the crash and I'm so thankful for that. I don't think I could handle another fight.I've just woken up and realized it's Luke's birthday today. He's told me not to cook or clean and let the maids and chefs handle it. But, I know he enjoyed it when I cooked for him a while back, so I've decided I'm going to make him breakfast today.Every morning we wake up around the same time. He usually gets dressed, kisses me goodbye, and goes to the gym. When he's done, we meet in the kitchen and have breakfast together. And ever since we had that conversation at breakfast, there's always a guard following me. I thought It would only last a short time, but he's always following me and watching my every move.I'm just glad Luke assigned a
Luke's POVThe next morning, I wake up with Maria sleeping on my chest comfortably. She's letting out soft snores and clinging to me securely.I smile at her peaceful form and begin to gently stroke her soft, chestnut hair.Without disturbing her from her rest, I carefully grab my phone from the bedside table. I turn the phone on and see more texts.Wow, you really know how to pleasure a woman, don't you? Too bad she and your baby will be rotting 6 feet underground soon.My hand clenches my phone tightly, in an attempt to not chuck it at the wall and wake Maria from her sleep.This is getting out of hand.
Luke's POVCurrently, we are sitting on a private beach in Australia which I bought just for Maria, along with the beach house looking out on it. We've been here for a week now.Maria seemed to enjoy Italy, but it was a lot considering my aunt constantly pestering her about the baby. She did like being able to speak with someone about the baby, but it did get out of hand when she asked Maria how she was planning to birth it.That's when Maria begged me to leave. So, we packed up and went to Australia.Since I plan to stay here until she's closer to her due date, I bought us a house of her liking and, like I said, a private beach.She absolutely loves it here. She's a
Maria's POVTwo months later...We've been in Australia for more than two months now, and I'm extremely close to my due date. So, we're leaving today and preparing for the birth."Got everything?" Luke asks as I waddle carefully down the stairs, a bag in hand. He lends out his hand when I reach the bottom of the stairs and I take it.My belly has grown a significant amount these past two months. I struggle to even get around the house at this point and I'm ALWAYS hungry!The baby hasn't even been birthed yet, and their already a HUGE challenge.Exiting the house, Luke runs up ahead of me, b
A few days later..."God, isn't he just the most precious thing you've ever laid eyes on?" I gasp as I admire Aaron sleeping calmly in his crib."He most definitely is," Luke chuckles and stares down at him with a proud smile.Aaron's eyes suddenly flutter open, revealing his big, ocean blue orbs.He looks just like his father.His arm escapes from his swaddled body as he lets out a long, adorable yawn. He stares up at Luke, then his attention is drawn to me when he begins to cry."I think he's hungry," Luke tells me and picks the crying baby up from the crib. I go and take a seat on a nearby chair
Maria's POVA few nights later...Close your eyes.Count sheep...1..2..3..Phew, I got past-Loud cries then suddenly erupt from the bedroom next to us and I'm fast to hop out of bed.Walking towards the nursery, Luke stirs in bed and a groggy noise escapes from his mouth as he sits up in bed. "I can get it, go back to sleep," he says and walks past me and into the room.