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Second Chance At Love CHAPTER SEVENTY NINE
"I think so," I said, a smile playing on my lips before it faded into sadness.Alex's brow furrowed with concern. "What's wrong?"I hesitated, my voice barely above a whisper. "I just can't help but feel like a dirty little secret."Alex's eyes softened, his hand reaching for mine. "Don't say that, Sophie. You are so much more than that. I have never placed anyone above you. Didn't do that then, and I won't start now.""But you're getting married," I said, my voice cracking slightly.He gently pressed his finger to my lips, silencing me. "I've told you, it won't happen. I promise."I wanted to tell him no, that he shouldn't do such a thing for me, that it was putting me in danger with his parents. But I was too selfish to think straight. I'd rather enjoy the moment, even if it was just for a few days. I knew we would eventually wake up from this dream, so why stop us from experiencing this?I nodded, and we leaned in for a kiss. It was beginning to get heated before we caught ourselve
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After work, we spent the remaining day at the local fair, laughing as we tried to win oversized stuffed animals at rigged carnival games. Alex astonished me by winning a gigantic teddy bear, which now sat in the nook of my room, wearing the absurd sunglasses we had purchased on a whim. The day was coming to an end, and I could boldly declare it had been one of my best since birth. We were enjoying a movie in the living room when I began to feel tired. "I think I should go to bed," I admitted, hiding a yawn.Alex glanced at his phone. "So soon? It's barely past nine."I stretched, feeling the weight of the day. "I feel so tired as if I'd done hard labor all day."His eyes softened with concern. "Is there anything I could do to help you feel better?" "Maybe," I murmured, a mischievous smile pulling on my lips as I leaned in to give him a delicate kiss."Name it," he said, his voice low and warm."Are you sure?" I teased, raising an eyebrow.He grinned, "One hundred percent. Anything.
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"Mmm... is that coffee I smell?" I mumbled, slowly drifting awake.“Good morning sleepy head,” Alex’s voice was gentle and soothing. “I thought you might like some breakfast in bed.”I slowly opened my eyes to notice Alex bring in a tray with several steaming mugs and plates. His hair was ruffled in the most adorable way possible, and he gave out a gentle smile that could have melted a million hearts at once, mine included.“You didn’t have to do that,” The words escaped me before I could think better of it and I hastily attempted to fix my hair from the pillow top."I wanted to," he responded putting the tray on the side table of the bed. "After what you went through yesterday, I guess you need a little pampering."I smiled as he handed me a cup of coffee. "I could get used to this, you know?"“That is the idea now,” he winked and sat down on the bed. ”I made your favorite – blueberry pancakes."You remembered," I said, touched by the thoughtful gesture."Of course I did. I remember
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I stopped for a second, a grin spread across my face as I thought about what I’d do next. Finally, I said, “I need you to act out our first date but this time around, reverse the roles; you will be me while I will be you.”His eyebrows arched upwards with a surprise and some hint of amusement in his eyes. “Oh wow, that’s…ah…cute. You really want to watch me attempt to be you for a day?”I smiled and nodded excitedly. "Absolutely! I think that would be both funny and sweet. Plus, I'm curious to see how you remember that day from my perspective."He chuckled, shaking his head slightly. "Well, it would certainly be entertaining."After a moment, I couldn't contain my curiosity. "I'd really love to know what you would have asked for if you had won."Alex smirked. "You'll never know since I didn't win.""Oh, come on! Please tell me," I pleaded, giving him my best puppy-dog eyes.He raised an eyebrow. "Well, if you ask properly..."I dramatically cleared my throat and got down on one knee,
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I sighed softly and took a seat on the couch, starting to count down the minutes till Alex got back. I decided to call Dawson in an attempt to divert my attention. My baby's chirpy voice said, "Hello?" "Hello, honey, this is Mom. How are you doing?" I asked, warmth spreading through my chest at the sound of his voice."Mommy!" Dawson exclaimed excitedly. "I'm good! I drew a picture of a dinosaur today!"I smiled, picturing his enthusiasm. "That's wonderful, honey! What kind of dinosaur was it?""It was a T-Rex, but I gave it wings because I thought that would be cool," he explained proudly."That sounds amazing, Dawson. Please show it to me when I get back, okay?. We spoke about his day, his friends, and the new game he was picking up for a while. His energy and innocence spread to me, making me feel better. "I love you, Mommy," Dawson said as our call was coming to an end"I love you too, my son-shine. So, so much," I replied, my heart full and aching with how much I missed him.
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I suddenly woke up from the sound of the door hitting the doorpost and Ryan shouting in the bedroom."What is this? What the hell is going on here?" He was turning red with anger and his fists clenched up.I hastily sat up, pulling the covers over me, and looked over to Alex, my mind clouded by the previous night’s events. Our lovely evening and the most sensuous bath we had which turned into a love-making session, the most passionate we have ever had. We had fallen asleep in each other’s arms, satisfied. Now the harsh reality was crashing inAlex groggily blinked awake beside me. "Why are you shouting?" Alex mumbled, rubbing his eyes.Ryan's gaze darted between us, his jaw clenched. "Are you kidding me right now? You despised this woman, and now you're in bed with her?"Alex stood up to use the bathroom, but Ryan grabbed his arm. "How could you take advantage of her like this?""Nobody took advantage of me," I finally spoke, my voice trembling slightly.Ryan turned to me, his eyes fi
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Mom!" I cried out, bursting through the front door, my voice cracking with panic. "We are in trouble!"My mom ran to me her eyes widened with concern. "What’s wrong, baby?" She grasped my trembling hands, her voice steady but laced with worry. "Breathe, Sophie. In and out."I attempted to follow her instructions, but panic gripped my chest. I collapsed onto the couch and murmured, "The Hernandez family...""What about them?" Mom's brow furrowed, her grip on my hands tightening.Shame and fear battled within me as I choked out, "I got selfish, Mom. And now... now it's going to destroy us." Tears streamed down my cheeks, hot and persistent. "Sophie Marie, what have you done?" The fear in her voice made my stomach turn. I tried to talk but nothing came out. Rather, a sob ripped from my throat causing my entire body to tremble."Where's Dawson?" I managed to ask between gasps"At a playdate," Mom answered softly, her hand moving to rub soothing circles on my back. "But forget about that
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"Sophie, why do you always choose to go head-to-head with people who are clearly more powerful than us? Why?" Mom said, her voice breaking as tears streamed down her face.My heart crushed at the sight of her. "I'm so sorry, Mommy. I promise I will fix this.""How?" she cried, her eyes burning with rage and terror. "If anything happens to my grandbaby because of your selfishness, I will never forgive you." With those harsh words, she walked away, leaving me astonished and guilty. It was the worst possible moment for Alex to call, and I found myself torn between answering and ignoring it. Thinking of what I was putting my family through because of him, I declined the call and hurried after my mother as we made our way home in tense silence."We could call Celine and stay at her house," Mom suggested, her voice flat."Wouldn't that be inconveniencing her? She only has one room, and there are three of us. It wouldn't be right," I replied, trying to be practical."Then what do you sugges
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Second Chance At Love CHAPTER NINETY EIGHT
The day had finally arrived. Alex had informed his parents we were coming, and my nerves were in shambles. I put on a brave face for Alex, assuring him everything was fine, but inside I was a mess. When he went to get Dawson ready, I seized the moment to steady myself.My fingers shook as I dialed my mother's number."Mom, it's happening," I muttered. Today."On the other end, there was an unexpected rapid intake of air. "Oh, sweetheart. Are you ready for this?"I closed my eyes. "I have to be. For Dawson. For Alex.""And for yourself," Mom added gently. "You've carried this weight for so long. It's time to put an end to it all.""But what if history repeats itself? What if they-""Stop right there," Mom interrupted. "You're not that young girl anymore. You're a strong woman and an incredible mother. Stand tall, Sophie. Her words gave me strength, but I still doubted myself and I knew I needed one more boost. I quickly called Celine."Sophie! What's up? Everything okay?" Celine's voi
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I walked into Alex’s house feeling weary but relieved after talking to my mom. The living room was lit with the faint sound of a cartoon playing in the background. Rounding the corner, I was immediately struck by the cutest sight.Alex was lying flat on the couch with Dawson dozing on his chest. I had to bite back a smile at how cute they looked in their matching superhero pajamas. Alex noticed me, his eyes brightening and a lovely smile spreading across his face."Well, well, look who decided to join us," he teased softly, careful not to wake Dawson.I rolled my eyes playfully. "Miss me that much, huh?""Always," Alex replied, his voice husky. He carefully shifted Dawson and stood up, crossing the room in a few long strides. Before I could react, he had me in his arms, spinning me around."Alex!" I laughed, wrapping my arms around his neck. "Put me down, you goof!"He set me down but kept his arms around my waist. "You’re not getting away that easily," he whispered, his lips inches f
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The ride up to our suite seemed to take a lifetime. My heart was like a drum as I tried to come up with something to say to her but as soon as the lift doors opened, everything I had planned to say vanished. I lightly knocked on the door, a slight trembling in my palm. I felt a rush of emotions when the door opened with my mom at the other end "Mommy.” I choked out, giving her a tight hug. “I’m sorry.”“Sophie, my baby,” she whispered and embraced me closely. We both dissolved into tears.After a moment, Mom gently pulled back. "Let's go inside, sweetie," she murmured, her voice filled with emotions. When I entered the room, I turned to face her and really took her in. She appeared exhausted, her eyes red and swollen. "How are you?" I asked softly She gave a watery smile. "I am happy you are here. I have missed you so much.""You didn't call," I said, unable to keep the hurt from my voice.Mom reached out, taking my hand in hers. "I know you needed time and space to process ever
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“Hey, toss it here!" Alex called out, waving his arms.Dawson laughed and aimed the ball toward Alex. With a slightly unsteady flight, he caught it by a dramatic leap."Nice throw, buddy!" he cheered, making Dawson beam with pride.I couldn't help but smile from my spot. Watching them play, hearing their laughter...it was a dream come true."You got this, Dawson," Alex encouraged as he rolled the ball back. "Just take your time."Dawson stuck his tongue out slightly, focusing hard on the ball. This time, his kick sent it flying straight and true."Goal!" Alex shouted, throwing his hands up in celebration. "We've got a little Messi on our hands!"Their game went on, there was clapping, laughing, and a little bit of ‘oh no’ when the ball went astray. Finally, it rolled to a halt right in front of me.“Okay, you two,” I said, as I grabbed it. “I believe that is enough for today”‘Mommy,’ Dawson complained, then his face twisted into a smile. "Did you see? I won!"Alex came over, ruffling
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I woke up with a start, having Alex’s arm around my waist. I was confused for a second about what had woken me up. Then I heard it… raised voices from downstairs."Mrs. Hernandez, please," a stressed female voice pleaded. "I'm only following Mr. Alex's instructions. You can't just barge in like this!""I am his mother," came a sharp reply. "I have every right to see my son!"My heart raced. Alex's mom was here? I turned to face Alex, who was still sound asleep beside me. "Alex," I muttered, softly shaking his shoulder. "Alex, wake up. Your mom's here."Alex groaned, his arm tightening around my waist. "Mmm, five more minutes," he mumbled, nuzzling into my neck."Alex, I'm serious," I insisted, though I couldn't help but smile at his sleepy affection. "Your mother is downstairs, and it sounds like she's about to break down the door."Alex cracked open one eye, a mischievous glint visible. "I don't hear anything," he said, his lips curving into a grin as he started planting soft kisses
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I tried to reply, but the words would not come out. Rather, I pressed my face against his shoulder and sucked in a quivering breath."It's fine. I'm here now," Alex murmured soothingly, his arms strong and secure around me.After a moment, he gently pulled away and scooped up Dawson, securing him in the back seat, and guided me into the seat next to the driver. "I do not want to go home," I murmured Alex's eyes met mine, filled with understanding. "I didn't have any intention of leaving either of you. “We're going to my house."As we drove, Alex glanced at me like he just remembered something. “What about your mom?”"She's okay, but I'd prefer not to discuss her at this time." Alex took out his phone and made a call to one of his housekeepers. "Sarah I need you to get some new clothes and toiletries for a child. Yes, as quickly as feasible.”The rest of the drive passed in silence. When we arrived at Alex's house, he turned to me. "Why don't you go freshen up? I'll take care of Daw
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My mother's eyes softened as she looked at me. "James was a good man, Sophie. He raised you as his own because he adored both of us.” "That is the father I have known my whole life and will know for the rest of my days. This man here can never be my father," I sobbed, my voice trembling with wrath. "Sophie, I know you are upset but please try to understand,” my mother begged. "We made this decision out of love.""Love?" I scoffed. "You call lying to me for decades love?""I wanted to give you a stable family, a father who would be there for you-"I cut her off. "By erasing my real father from my life? By pretending Dad was my biological father?""It wasn't that simple, sweetheart. I was young, afraid, and alone when I found out I was pregnant-""So you just decided to trap Dad into raising another man's child?"I spat, regretting my words instantly but being too hurt to take them back. "Sophie!" My mom let out a gasp, her eyes filling with tears. "That wasn't the case. Your father..
