ARIANNA I was suddenly out of breath and every other thing seemed non-existent to me. The only thing I could focus on right now was the trapping ruthless gaze of Lucas who stood quote a distance, staring at me whilst I danced away with an unsuspecting Ian Connor. My trepadised orbs trailed down to his hands and I could see that they were already turning to a ball of fists.I was shaken with fear.His anger was mirroring through his facial expressions. It felt like if he could just reach out to me and strangle me to death then he would do so.What the fuck is wrong with this man!? What is his problem!? Is he now angry because I choose to dance with Ian? Jesus! He literally avoided me from the moment he walked into the hall. He avoided and snubbed me like a plague. I was forced to watch as he chatted and laughed with Rose and Anne. Driven by his actions, I stayed on my own but I was later approached by Ian who kept me company as usual. Ian was like a substitute companion I never ha
ARIANNA I woke up this morning with a headache that felt like a construction crew was breaking down my skull. The music from the event had completely vanished, which meant the party must have ended ages ago.Letting out a tired groan, I yawned, hoping to shake off the remnants of sleep. It took a considerable amount of time for my vision to adjust. My eyes were heavy and swollen, probably from all the crying I did before drifting off.But once my sight cleared, I found myself in a room flooded with sunlight, as if the curtains were filtering the rays to their maximum brightness.Summoning every ounce of strength I had, I managed to stand up, but my head spun like a whirling dervish, and my body felt as rigid as a concrete block. It was as if my head had transformed into a dumbbell, weighing me down.Why on earth was I in such excruciating pain? As I pushed myself to move towards the bathroom, a wave of nausea surged through me, threatening to make an unwelcome appearance. Yet, I fou
ARIANNA I am really pregnant. I am fucking pregnant! Approximately about more than nine hours had passed since I and mother arrived from the hospital but yet the thought would not leave my head. How could I let it leave?All my life I had been wanting to start a family of my own with my own children and now it seems that dream might just come to pass.Never will Lucas or father or Rose look at me with disdain any more because I have proven now that I am very capable of taking in. I am very much fertile and this unborn baby is the proof. I will cherish my baby with everything I have irrespective of its gender. I will raise my child in the best possible environment and shower it with a lot of love and affection.If my baby is a boy, I will teach him to always value relationships and be true to those he loves. I will teach him the important of trust and loyalty, something which Lucas lacks. And if my baby is a girl, I will instill sound reasoning in her and let her know that she shou
The jarring sound of the doorbell shattered the tranquility of Anne's cozy sofa nest, where her eyes were fixated on the television."Who on earth could that be?" Anne pondered aloud, rising from her seat. She had not anticipated any visitors dropping by unannounced. Her mind momentarily flickered to Lucas, but she quickly brushed aside those thoughts."If Lucas were coming, he would have surely given me a heads-up instead of catching me off guard," she reassured herself, gripping the gleaming brass doorknob and swinging the door open, revealing the flustered countenance of Rose."Rose? I must admit, I was not exactly expecting your presence today," Anne exclaimed as Rose strode into the living room."Well, it seems we have been graced with quite a parade of unexpected guests lately," Rose retorted sarcastically, her words casting a veil of confusion over Anne, who remained oblivious to the tumultuous happenings within their mansion."Let me get you a drink then or food perhaps. What
ARIANNALucas' large hands slowly caressed the surface of my belly, his touch comforting and soothing. The warmth of his embrace made me feel protected and loved. As I rested my head on his shoulder, a wave of calmness washed over me.It was remarkable how Lucas had transformed in just two days since discovering my pregnancy.His behavior towards me had totally changed. The once harsh and distant man had become tender and soft. He now insisted on taking care of me, ensuring I did not engage in any strenuous activities that could harm our unborn child.This sudden change both amazed and puzzled me. Why did Lucas not show this level of care and compassion for me from the beginning?I never believed he could ever even be kind towards me talk more of all these!Was it solely because of the baby growing inside me? It seemed as though the mere existence of our child had softened his heart and awakened his paternal instincts.However, a nagging doubt lingered in the back of my mind. Would Lu
ANNE "Urgh fuck!" I groaned out in anger. My heart was racing so fast and exasperation tightened around my throat. This was literally the hundredth time I had tried calling Lucas this evening. But yet with each unsuccessful dial of his number, the call would always end abruptly.He only picked up my call on the first try, which was surprising. Strangely, he called me 'Mark' instead of my actual name, Anne. Could he have mistaken me for someone else?Or perhaps he was with Arianna? Even so, a simple text message would have sufficed to reassure me that he would speak to me later. Lucas has never missed my calls before, no matter the circumstances. But now he confidently declines my calls and does not even bother to text back. It is disheartening.Oh my God. Maybe Rose was right all along. Will Lucas suddenly discard me like garbage? I took a deep breath and shuddered as I faced the harsh reality.As I dwelled on my distressing fate, the sound of my ringing phone shattered the silence,
ARIANNA"Come on, give me that, Arianna. Stop over working yourself," Mother scolded me, firmly grasping the tray from my hand.I let out a silent groan, accompanied by a timid smile on my face. It has been over three weeks now since we discovered I was pregnant, and to put it mildly, I am being treated like a toddler taking her first wobbly steps.The shift in the atmosphere is palpable in everyone's behavior. Lucas now dotes on me incessantly. He showers me with gifts and has practically become my personal doctor. If I happen to miss even an hour of a doctor's appointment, Lucas scolds me without fail.Even Father, who once despised my very presence in the mansion, now genuinely loves me and treats me as his own daughter.Mother always insists that I refrain from any kind of work. I do not even feel the slightest hint of fatigue or twinge of pain when I am active, but Mother insists that I rest. Every step I take on the floor is perceived as a grave offense by her and everyone else.
ARIANNA Having Anne come over days ago was a blast. She just could not stop showering me with compliments and teasing me about my pregnancy, making me feel like the center of attention in the most delightful way possible.And when my mother joined our lively conversations, the experience became even more memorable, It has been three days already and its safe to say that I had the time of my life with both of them honestly.I desperately needed this break from the stress and anxiety that have been tagging along with my pregnancy. It's been challenging to navigate the swirling thoughts and worries that have been consuming my mind.Now I was nestled on my bed, embraced by its familiar soft sheets and duvets.I honestly have not been myself since today. I do not know if I should call this restlessness part of my pregnancy.I have been having unsatisfied cravings and irrational moodswings. It irked me a lot knowing that my mood was just like a pendulum. It could just sway from being ha