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Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 175: In Solitude
OliviaMy baby shower, the wonderful display of friendship, love, and family was shattered by the fight. Now, all that was left in its wake was the sound of Ryan’s car receding down the street. That was when the murmurs began.I could hear Janet, one of our neighbors, whispering to another mother.“This isn’t right,” she hissed, clutching her child’s hand tightly, drawing him away. “It’s not safe here. And the nerve of her, entertaining two men!”The comments were insinuations, cloaked in feigned concern. I could feel the weight of their stares, like stones being cast at me. I wanted to scream, to explain that this wasn’t at all what it looked like. That Ryan had disappeared on me, never once showing concern for our unborn child.And now, he just showed up out of nowhere, expecting… what, exactly?A surge of anger welled up inside of me as I watched the other guests filter out and heard their murmurs of disapproval, but I forced it down. I wouldn’t give them the satisfaction of seeing
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 176: Twilight Beach
OliviaThe beach stretched ahead, an unending carpet of pale sands kissing the obsidian water under the canopy of twilight.The sea sang its nightly lullaby, and the receding sun cast long, wavering shadows across the sand. Nathan’s silhouette was just one of them, a dark outline against the shimmering expanse of the horizon.As I drew closer, my heart raced in a symphony of uncertainty and hope. He looked handsome as he stood as still as a statue, looking out over the waters. I joined him, quietly stopping at his side.The blanket, tucked securely under my arm, suddenly felt heavy.“Hey,” I whispered now that I had finally reached him. The word hung in the air for a moment before dissipating into the gentle hum of the waves.He looked up, a silent acknowledgment of my presence. “Olivia,” he said after a moment, “what are you doing out here? You should be resting.”Frowning, I extended the blanket to him. “You should wrap this around yourself,” I murmured in response. “It’s getting co
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 177: Breakfast in Bed
OliviaThe coastline greeted me with a peaceful aura the next morning. As the soft light of dawn painted the sky in hues of pink and orange, I was momentarily distracted by the smell of bacon wafting through the open window of my bedroom.It was unusual for me to wake up to the aroma of a cooked meal. Not only that, but the sound of someone knocking and calling my name.“Olivia? You awake?”It was Nathan.I sat up, adjusting my hair, which had gone wild during sleep.“Um, yeah,” I said, my voice gravelly from sleep. “Come in.”And there he was. Nathan, standing by the doorway with a tray filled with delectable breakfast goodies: pancakes stacked high with a dollop of butter on top, crispy bacon, freshly squeezed orange juice, and a small vase with a single wildflower.“For you,” he began sheepishly, avoiding my gaze.“I didn’t expect this,” I admitted, eyes wide.“I thought I’d make it up to you after last night.” He placed the tray on the bedside table. “Sorry, Olivia.”We adjusted o
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 178: Finding Out
OliviaThe sun was beginning to set that day, casting a gentle amber hue over the horizon, and I sat alone on the balcony, lost in thought.The rhythmic sounds of the waves crashing on the shore served as a soothing backdrop. An old book lay on my lap, its pages unread and untouched. Nathan’s touch still lingered on my skin, his kiss still lingered on my lips, and his words kept echoing in my ears.“I want some say in the prenatal things, and want to know if it’s twins or not.”I took a deep breath, looking out over the sea.For some reason, I felt terrified to find out about the life growing inside of me. My due date was so close, and yet I still knew nothing about what to expect.All along, I had been content with not knowing, but now that Nathan had expressed wanting to know as a stipulation of our arrangement, I wasn’t so sure if I had ever been content with it to begin with.Was I avoiding the truth because of fear?Nathan had been nothing but understanding, supportive, and carin
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 179: Last Minute Preparations
OliviaThe following days after the clinic visit were a whirlwind of emotions and planning. The villa was filled with a kind of energy that was palpable, even with just the two of us there. We moved from one room to another, discussing baby names and making plans for the nursery.“I’ve always liked the name ‘Aria’ for a girl,” I mused, looking through a baby names book.“Hmm, Aria,” Nathan murmured, letting the name roll off his tongue. “It's musical, just like her mother.”A soft blush spread across my cheeks. “Musical?” I asked. “I fail to see what’s so ‘musical’ about me.”“Oh, come on, Olivia,” Nathan teased, poking me in the shoulder. “Have you really forgotten all about your love for 80s rock music when we were kids? And your penchant for dancing, even when there was no music playing?”I felt my face turn an even deeper shade of red at the mention of those memories. “You know, Nathan,” I laughed, nudging him back. “Some memories are better left untouched. Alright, so Aria is on
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 180: Gender Reveal
Olivia“We’re throwing a gender reveal party,” Angela said, brushing past me and into the villa like she owned the place.“We?” I asked, watching her with wide eyes. Her arms were full of decorations, streamers, and bags of goodies. “Who’s ‘we’? What are you talking about, Angela?”Angela, setting her things down on the dining room table, turned back to face me with her hands on her hips and a fire in her eyes. “You heard me,” she said, flashing me a toothy grin. “It’s been a week since you found out about your twins. It’s about time we throw an official party. You haven’t told everyone yet, have you?”I shook my head, still a bit taken aback by my friend’s tenacity. “No,” I said. “Just you.”“Good.”With that, Angela got to work. For the next several hours, the villa was a flurry of activity. Blue and pink streamers were put up, blue and pink balloons were inflated, blue and pink cupcakes were baked… By five o-clock, the entire villa had transformed into one giant ball of pastel.Nat
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 181: The First Sign
OliviaThe whispers and rustling of paper could be heard in the living room, but I was too busy trying to understand how Angela could keep a secret like this. She had a knack for being unpredictable.“Come on, Olivia! You have to pop it!” Angela urged, placing a sizable balloon in my hand, a smirk playing on her lips as she guided me over to the center of the room where everyone was gathered and waiting for me.I raised an eyebrow, hesitating. “This isn’t going to explode with glitter or something, is it?”Her laughter echoed. “No, silly! Inside there's confetti that will reveal the gender of your baby. Everyone’s dying to know!”I furrowed my brow slightly, wondering how Angela would pull this one off. Blue and pink confetti, perhaps? Not only that, but I hated standing like this in front of people, especially right now. I felt just like this balloon: overinflated and ready to pop.And yet, as I scanned the room, I saw the eager faces of our friends and family. Their anticipation was
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 182: Arrival
OliviaIt was supposed to be a celebration, a gathering of friends and family. The party had been my idea, a last hurrah before the twins arrived. But as I stepped outside for some fresh air, a cramp surged through me, leaving me clutching the bottom rung of the treehouse ladder.“Olivia?” Nathan’s voice held a note of panic. He rushed to my side, his warm hand on my lower back. “What’s wrong?”The cramp subsided as quickly as it came. I forced a shaky smile.“It’s nothing,” I replied, feeling the need to reassure him—and myself. “I’m just tired and a bit sore. You know, typical third-trimester stuff.”He eyed me with a skeptical look flashing through his blue-green eyes but nodded nonetheless. “I thought you looked a little pale earlier,” he said gently, looping his arm around my waist. “Let me help you up to your room. You need to rest.”I sighed, glancing back towards the lively gathering inside. “But the party, Nathan. I need to tend to our guests.”He chuckled, his deep blue eyes
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Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 567: True Luna
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Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 566: Vignettes
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Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 565: By Your Side
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Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 564: One Step
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Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 563: The End of an Era
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Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 562: The Rise & The Fall
OliviaThe air coming through the open windows smelled like the fresh sea breeze as we made our way from room to room, touring every nook and cranny of the newly completed cottage. It was perfect—cozy and quaint, while still boasting all the modern amenities one could want. But more than that, it was a sanctuary, a haven.A fresh start.
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 561: Spring Air
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Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 560: Rage
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