231 The man in my business

***~~Meghan~~***I'm sitting on couch with my hand over my belly, stroking it gently.Ever since I started taking better care of my health, the hectic nausea went away, and I started filling out nicely.You can just make out my bump not, almost seven months later.“I think he's moving again,” Melissa says, pointing.I can't help but chuckle. “He always does. And it tickles sometimes,” I say.Melissa smiles. “I'm sure he's going to be running around the entire house when he's older,”Well, yeah.Maybe not.But ever since I found out I was having a boy, it's been overwhelming.I thought I was going to be a girl mom. I spend a lot of time on Pinterest saving all the cute dress.But here we are.A boy mom.I'm sure Liam will be excited to have a younger boyfriend.When I think about this, I can't help but be sad.I miss him. I miss Lilah.And…I kinda know what I'm doing is selfish but still…I don't know how to face everything that's happened.Especially him.Hunter.And that's what both

Last Updated : 2026-09-21

232 Hunt my heart

***~~Hunter~~***I….finally found Meghan after months of searching.Her mother was right.She's here, in flesh and blood.Couldn't even explain how, but the next thing I know I was on a flight to LA.To her.And now that she's in front of me, eyes wide in shock.But—not just that.My eyes drops.Meghan is…pregnant.God.My chest clenched tight. Heart hammering in a weird rhythm.Meghan has lost weight, and I have a feeling it's because of this. I did this to her.She's been handling this all alone. She's having my child.A lump forms in my stomach.I've been a dick. I didn't even know…Okay, that's it.I don't care how long she's going to ignore me.I'm not leaving LA until we've talk things out.I'm not letting go through this phase alone again.We're expecting and I need to be here for her.A gnawing feeling overwhelms me. I was going to be a father.I can't even explain the feeling.Meghan walks off, I follow.If it's going to take a lifetime to win her back, then I'm up for it.*

Last Updated : 2026-09-22

233 Not over him

***~~Meghan~~***Hunter asks the driver to turn up the heater as we drove off. Warm air washes over my skin as we drive in silence.No Music.And not once did I shift my gaze to him, my hands resting on my stomach.But I can feel his eyes on me. At some point, it becomes unsettling.I hate how uneasy it makes me feel.The drive home is quiet, but it feels louder somehow.Finally, the car pulls to a stop in front of my apartment.I reach for the door, no hesitation whatsoever. I just want to get away from him.He steps out of the car and I think I heard him call me but I don't stop walking.I shuffle to get my key out.As soon as I unlock the door, I hear him say. “Goodnight. See you tomorrow?”I roll my eyes so hard I'm surprised they don't fly out of my skull.See you tomorrow? I almost scoff out loud but I don't.I just step in, glare at him and slam the door shut.Inside, I walk further in. But halfway through, something makes me stop and turn back.The next second, I'm running to

Last Updated : 2026-09-24

234 The easiest yes I've said

***~~Knox~~***“Knox,” a familiar voice calls from behind me.I whirl around.My father stands there, eyeing me like he just caught me sprouting a halo.I pocket a hand.Wondering if I have to get through another day of him rage baiting me.But he doesn't.“That's a good choice,” he points to the ring on the open box.My gaze shifts.Yeaah.I've been standing here for a while, staring at this perfect sparkly ring I picked out myself like some lovesick puppy, and wondering if I'm being too fast.It's been seven months of constant happiness.Jenaya makes me so happy, I can't even explain it.I catch myself smiling in the middle of a meeting from her texts.I no longer stay over at my clubs. There's always a need to hurry him because she's there.I could sit and watch her laugh all day without getting tired.They say every man's got a weakness, and yes I've seen mine.Naya keeps me grounded. She's home…the one thing I crave the most.And when something good finally finds it's way into

Last Updated : 2026-09-25

235 Let's go home

***~~Meghan~~***Melissa's eyes is darting between Hunter and I.My face is on fire. I can't even look Lissa in the eye.But Hunter?He just steps back, pockets a hand and fix his gaze on me.I clear my throat. “You're here early Lissa,” I let out.She blinks. “It's 10:30AM.”Right.Her eyes doesn't stop darting between I and Hunter. And I honestly don't think it's going to get any less awkward.And Melissa is perspective. I know she's read the room perfectly.He's the first she's seeing with me in seven months.I force a nervous smile. “This is Hunter. My…baby's father,” I blurt out before I can stop myself.Melissa stiffen.Hunter's staring at me like I've grown two heads.He has this shock written boldly on his face.I know it has everything to do with me telling Lissa he's my baby's dad.Even I surprised myself with that.Melissa breaks gaze and let out a strained exhale.“I see,” he says, turning to Hunter. “I'm Melissa, and I'm Meg's colleague,”Hunter responds with a nod.“I

Last Updated : 2026-09-26

236 Warm my heart

***~~Hunter~~***I sit in the hospital lobby, waiting…My eyes hasn't left where Meghan is sitting beside Delilah, deep in a conversation.It's been over two weeks since we came back.She had blurted it that night without hesitation.I had mulled over it that night, thinking she might change her mind.But she didn't.It was the light streaming from the curtain she had opened that woke me up.She was there, arms crossed, bags packed. “We're leaving,”And just like that, we're back home.It's been the best month of my life, getting the privilege to be by side again, even though the weight of unspoken words lingers.She hasn't talked about us.But that's okay.Being here, constantly waking up next to her is more than enough.There's absolutely nothing I want in the entire world more than this. More than her.“Here,” Soren extends a cup of coffee with a slow exhale.“Thanks man.” I let out, reaching for the coffee.“These two are just inseparable,” he mutters with a slow smile. “They co

Last Updated : 2026-09-28