Lahat ng Kabanata ng Yes, Alpha Daddy: Kabanata 31 - Kabanata 40

GWEN POV"Well, that's not good for you, is it?" I said, trying to sound unaffected and offended. But inside, I felt hot and shaky, and it wasn't from anger.He took a step closer, his eyes intense. "Are you really saying that you wouldn't rather have my dck?"I crossed my arms. "I'm telling you that your behavior is rude. You were annoyed that I'm even here, and now you're talking about that?"He let out a sigh, a heavy rush of air. Then, in a move that surprised me and made him seem weak, he leaned forward and rested his forehead against mine. "It's that wanting again, Gwen. That feeling of wanting something that I absolutely know I should not have."I closed my eyes tightly, trying to stop myself from believing his words, trying not to let his closeness affect me."Well, I guess it's a good thing we're not at the cabin anymore," I whispered. "We are in the real world now. April is right in the other room."He shifted his weight. I heard a quiet click that sounded like a lock turnin

GWEN POVOnce I was inside my apartment, I walked straight to my bathroom. I ripped off my clothes and stepped into the shower, turning the water to be as hot as I could stand. I scrubbed and scrubbed, trying to wash Nolan right off my skin. I wished it was just as easy to wash him out of my thoughts.If only I could forget him like soap down a drain.I hoped that as time passed, he would just become a memory—a mistake I regretted from a long time ago. I hoped the embarrassment would fade. Then, I could look back and just say it was the silly mistake of a young, foolish person.After the shower, I put on my softest pajamas and climbed into my bed. Only then did I let myself cry. I felt a deep sadness for giving myself to a man like Nolan. I cried for the hurt and the shame that I was feeling.I decided I would let myself feel sorry for myself just for this one night. Tomorrow would be a new day, a new year, in a way. Tomorrow, I would push Nolan into the past and put all my attention

NOLAN POVJanuary was always a busy month for both of my businesses. People made New Year's resolutions to get healthier, so the gyms and healthy food places were full. But by February, everything always went back to normal. Most people gave up their goals.Now it was the middle of February. Life was calm again, or as calm as it could be after meeting Gwen. I couldn't stop thinking about her. The worst part was the guilt. I felt terrible about how I acted and what I said to her on New Year's Eve. I really wanted to say sorry, but seeing her was a bad idea. She left without telling April where she went, and that told me she didn't want to be found.Anyway, things were mostly back to normal. Even my daughter, April, had time to visit tonight. I was making her fried rice. Of course, that brought back memories of Christmas at the cabin... with Gwen.The front door opened and then closed quickly. "Dad?”"I'm in the kitchen, sweetie."She walked in. She was carrying a bottle of red wine. Sh

GWEN POVI sat in my car, my hands gripping the steering wheel so tightly my knuckles were white. I could feel anger and deep shame burned inside me. I felt like such a fool for coming here—to Nolan’s big, fancy corporate office—just to try and talk to him.I had already decided to raise this baby all by myself. But then, I went to the doctor. We talked about possible health problems for the baby, things that could cost a fortune I simply didn't have. Because of that, I had to think about telling Nolan.I was sure he would be furious. He would say cruel things. And he would definitely, absolutely demand that I keep the baby’s father a secret from everyone, especially April. But maybe, just maybe, he would offer some financial help if I needed it badly.I couldn't lie, though. A tiny, stupid part of me hoped he would be different this time. That he would actually want to be a father to our child. That he would even want me. It was a joke how foolish that hope was, especially after the

NOLAN POVI was just about to walk into a charity event at the art gallery when my phone rang. I looked at the screen and saw it was April, my daughter. The only thing I could think of was that she might be calling to tell me she had seen Gwen. I really wanted to ignore the call, but at the same time, I needed to know. Was my secret out? Did she know I had fucked her bestfriend?I thought about it more. I didn't think she knew, because April would usually talk to me face-to-face about something that big, especially if it was about me sleeping with her friend. Maybe I was worrying too much about her call. She probably just needed money for something.Even though it was almost spring, it was still cold outside. But I decided to go outside to take her call anyway. I didn't want anyone inside the gallery to hear what we were talking about."April. Is everything okay?" I asked."Oh, my goodness, Dad, everything's great. I saw Gweneth, and you won't believe it."Her excitement was a big rel