3

It has been one of the craziest schedules for Donny Star, and he couldn't be more than happy when he stopped his car before his Villa at one of the Quiet Estate he owned in Brooklyn Heights.

Carefully, he alighted and walked right into the building, letting out a sigh when he perceived the scent of home. He pulled off his T-shirt and headed towards the bedroom when, all of a sudden, he stopped. He noticed the difference in the hallway. He remembers he had kept the lights off but now they are on.

His eyebrows furrowed in a curious frown as he made his way through carefully toward the living room. In that particular Villa, he has no maids. He has made sure they only come thrice a week to clean up, but they shouldn't overstay. Just like the majority of celebrities, Donny loves his peace and space.

He emerges into the living room to freeze. The one who had violated his security and walked into his home unannounced was his childhood friend. Someone he had never expected to show up at all.

" Ju? " He called, unable to believe his sight.

Julian, who was on the couch, swiftly got up upon hearing the call from her friend. Her lips quivered when he made his way to her.

" What is going on? Hey, why are you here? " He asked softly, his eyes widening with so much horror when he saw her swollen eyes. " Goodness, have you been crying? "

All his questions weren't answered by Julian. Instead, she smiled bitterly.

" I thought you'd be angry I came into your house without telling you "

" Not at all. I know you still remember all my passcodes. Your birthdate "

" Stupid. Why didn't you change them the time I was married? "

Donny pulls back a bit taken aback by her choice of words.

" Was? What are you talking about? What are you doing here, Ju? "

" I still have your text message which says you will be spending your vacation here at this Villa. That was why I have come. I know you will arrive, but I never knew you'd take a long time to ... "

" What's going on? " He cut her off by reaching for her arm firmly. " Answer the question "

Donny pinned her with his gaze. A man slightly built just like Asher. This time Julian couldn't look away. She couldn't avoid the question anymore.

" I... I divorced Asher Atticus "

" Like hell you did. What are you even talking about? He is your everything, Ju. Have you forgotten how much you pined for him during college? When he finally asked you to be his wife, do you remember how much you cried in joy? "

She looks away at his question. Yes. That's the very truth and that is the real reason why she would never forgive him for humiliating her.

" Not anymore, Donny. He asked for a divorce, and I signed the papers. By ... By tomorrow or the next I am sure you will read it in the news. Asher Atticus, the best scientist, divorces Julian Atlas, the small-time Health Consultant who works for him. Didn't that sound like a good and interesting headline? "

She chuckled at her own words, bitterly that it was so painful to Donny. He could see how much she was crumbling. How much Asher had broken her.

He allowed her to laugh to her heart's content, and when the laughter trail off, the tears emerge. Julian sank to the ground, crying bitterly like never before.

Donny, who was helpless now, couldn't help but go down beside her, giving her a handkerchief and sitting right beside her without any consolation.

" I am glad you leave him. He is never worth you " He said to her. " I have never liked him one bit. Now I hated him to the core. Should I curse him for you? "

Julian heard this question, and abruptly, she stopped weeping. Tiredly, she looked away to blow her nose with the handkerchief Donny had given her.

" You have always wanted to be an uncle, right Donny? " She asked after regaining her voice.

" Hmmm. Sure "

" Now your wish will come true. I am pregnant "

Again, Donny was taken aback. It was evident in his eyes and he didn't even bother to hide it.

" What? "

" I did the test and it comes out positive. Five weeks "

" Ju, what about your husband and ... "

" Asher didn't know. I will take care of this baby myself. It belongs to me. You can be its godfather if you want "

Silence fell from Donny's side. He didn't speak. Instead, he pinned his gaze on his childhood friend, who had been everything to him when he was growing up as an orphan.

" I came to you tonight, Donny, for help. Please... "

" I can't " He replied tenderly. " It's Asher's baby. You have to tell him. He has the right to know, ju "

" I won't. Asher's ... I'm so scared of him. I couldn't tell him anything. He wouldn't even listen. He's just... He lost his right the very moment he told me to go to hell with it " She retorted firmly. " I won't go back to that house, Donny. I won't go back to him "

" Your ... Your parents. What about them? "

At this particular question, the memories of her father resurface in her mind and the desperate call from her mother echo in her head. Instinctively tears burned her eyes again.

" My Dad disowned me because I stood my ground against Asher "

" What? Ju, I think you have to go back. You obviously can't stay here. In no time, FanDon will come asking for an autograph, and besides, my vacation only lasted for the weekend. My agency will call soon for a new role "

" That is why I have decided to relocate to the countryside in Baltimore. I will live as quiet as a mouse, Donny till I give birth. You can help me this much, can't you? "

" Ju ... "

" I can't go back to Asher. Unless you want me dead, Donny, unless you ... "

The man didn't allow her to finish her statement before he pulled her swiftly into his embrace. This time he patted her back, consoling.

" We will make the journey with my private jet. I had a vacation house there. You'd stay till you gave birth. Okay? "

" Okay "