All Chapters of Love in the Headlines : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

REIGN'S POV I had no idea when it started. Was it when I was 12 and was sick and a male teacher carried me and dropped me immediately with the excuse that I was too heavy? Or was it when the boy I was crushing on tried to lift me and could not even lift my arm, the embarrassment causing me to never show my face to him again? There were too much cases to remember so I had no idea which one exactly made me scared and terrified. Scared of being carried. The thought of being in the air and in my someone's arms made my head faint.Was it a phobia or just fear that was deeply rooted in me? You're too big to be carried.You're too big to be carried. Your weight can crush whoever is carrying you. Your nickname is matter, isn't it?It has always been what I heard and what I believed in solely. I would never let anyone lift me in their arms. Not even if I had it in control. I'd rather spare myself and the person the hassle“ No no, please. Put me down. ” I cried. I was too scared, too panicke

REIGN'S POV I was out of the house as soon as the doctor checked on me. Just as I thought, it was not serious and there was no need for a doctor. The doctor who introduced himself as Charles, just checked my temperature then prescribed some drugs. Mel had invited me to her home and no sickness in the world would have made me miss it. All of our meetings had always been outside so I was really excited. It was everything I never got to experience as a kid, I was experiencing them now. Having a friend, visiting each other's house, sleepovers and so on were like a myth to me.Mel's family house was a freaking mansion. I did not have any words to describe it. My mouth dropped open as I stood in front of the huge door that would lead me inside.Was I even worthy of stepping into this epitome of opulence? What if I accidentally touched something I was not supposed to touch?“ Reign! You're here. ” Mel exclaimed as she stepped out of the door.“ Yes. ” I replied awkwardly, clutching the cro

REIGN'S POV I groaned, clutching my head as I turned around and slept on my back instead. Everything hurts. Why did I drink so much yesterday? I sat up and looked around groggily. What was going on? My thoughts were all over the place and I felt weird.I felt funny.I pushed the duvet off me and suddenly it all made sense. I grabbed my pillow and screamed into it.Of course, is it really your time of the month if it didn't come at the wrong time? Is there even ever a right time?I wanted to just lie down and nurse my aching head while rotting away but it felt uncomfortable lying and doing nothing, knowing what was going on down there. I stood up and grimaced at the red patch on the sheets. I pulled it from the bed and folded it in a lump, with the aim of washing after I had taken my bath. I wanted to do it immediately but my first day was usually a river. I'd hate to stain anything else.Freshening up was a hassle and my cramps started to hit as soon as I stepped out of the bathroom

IVAN’S POVI tapped my pen on the table lightly while Henry's assistant explained the structure of the building we were collaborating on. It was supposed to be a refuge for abused women and children. Totally nonprofit at all. I was surprised Henry was willing to do this with me. He didn't seem like the type to do things like this but I knew better than to judge people by their appearance.“ I would like it if we tone down the exuberance a bit. ” I inputted, leaning forward. “ It's supposed to be a place where they can recuperate and face life head on once again. I don't see anyone being comfortable enough to do that here, honestly. ”Henry tapped his jaw in thought. “ I think I see what you mean. I'd have team work on something new. ”“ Please contact my design team as well for any assistance that you need. ” I offered.“ Of course. ” Henry grinned. The meeting was over and he was back to his happy go lucky self. It almost hurts to see all that smiling. What was he so happy about? I

REIGN’S POV I hummed happily as I waited in front of Mel's door. The week had gone by rather slowly and I was glad I was finally done with it. It was crazy I had to face that every month. I had missed Mel immensely and we had chatted often but it was nothing like seeing each other in person.I knocked again when I didn't hear a response. I started getting jittery. What if Mel was not home? I didn't tell her I was coming so it would be a surprise but it looked like I came in vain instead. I sighed and turned around to leave when I heard the door crack open. I turned back with a smile on my face but it slipped when I noticed the state of Mel who was standing by the door. Her eyes were red rimmed and her mascara was smudged down her cheeks. “Mel, what's going on?” I asked, quietly and moved closer to her. As if she had been waiting for someone to ask, Mel sagged in my arms and burst into tears. I sighed and held her in my arms, patting her back gently. I led her into the house without