I never understood the phrase, 'love hurts' till it happened to me. I told my parents that James and I broke up. It was better to tell them a little lie, than tell them about us just being friends with benefits.There was a knock on my door, I went to open it and it was Emma."My best friend is heartbroken and needs me." She told me while holding a carton of ice cream."I do." I hugged her and cried.Another week went by and I never heard from James. I was still hurting. I could barely focus on my classes and work. My mind went back to him. I missed him. but to him I was just his fuck buddy."Can I get a coffee and an apple pie to go?" I turned to see the girl from that day. Lia went to get her order"Tough week for James, he's been really busy with his music. Did you know he asked me on a date?" Lia came back with her order."He told me he's crazy about me." With that said, she grabbed the order and left."I bet she's bluffing." Lia told me."I don't know what to believe anymore. Thi
A week went by, I was pacing in my room. I didn't know if I should inform James about the pregnancy. I haven't even told Emma about it."I think you should tell him. He deserves to know." My mom told me."I think so too." I sighed."I'll drive you there."I followed her to the car and she drove us to their house. We got out and knocked on their door. Mr. Jacobs greeted us."Nice to see you Misty.""And I'm guessing, you're Mrs. Hawthorne?" He said as they shook hands. "Nice to meet you""Likewise."He motioned us to come inside. "Emma is taking a shower and will come out soon.""I actually want to talk to James." I told him. He just sighed."James, left two days ago. He left his phone behind.""H- he left." I cried. "Is there any way to contact him?""Unfortunately, no. when we went to his room, he was gone. He just left a letter telling us he needed to get away from here."I- I can't breathe." I passed out."That was a good sho-" She stopped when she saw me being carried to the couch
Time went by and I was due any day. I was so nervous. James was still nowhere to be found.I thought everyone in college would look at me weird, or give me nasty looks, but they didn't. Our class was excited to meet her.Today was our final exam. At least I can say, I managed to finish this year with everything that has happened. On our way out, I felt something between my legs."Emma, the baby is coming." I said as I grabbed her, I was in pain.Some of the guys from our class picked me up and carry me to the car. Emma was also nervous she told them to drive us there. Once we reached the hospital, they took me inside.After a few hours, they deliver my baby girl. When they put her in my arms, I cried like there was no tomorrow, this little person was finally in my arms after many months."What's her name?" Emma asked me."Selena Jacobs Hawthorne.""I can't believe you decided to put her our last name." Sophia told me."I did it for you guys, you've been amazing during everything." I s
The next day I woke up with Selena gone. Either Sophia or Emma grabbed her. I did my daily routine and then went to the kitchen.Sophia was feeding her banana puree. "I went to her bedroom to tell you breakfast was ready, but you were sleeping. Selena was wide awake so I took her.""It's fine. She really loves banana puree." I chuckled while seeing her face covered in it."Good morning." Lance said to everyone as he walked into the kitchen, "My little banana monster." He tickled her, she giggled.After having breakfast with everyone, I went to the living room and watch a movie with Emma while Selena was playing with her doll. I'm not a fan of giving a baby, a device to entertain themselves. I'll raise her old school. toys and she can watch her shows on the tv.Halfway through the movie, Selena started to walk away, I followed her and she entered one specific room. It smelled like him."Baby girl, this place is off limits." I told her while grabbing her hand. She giggled.I saw on the
He came every day, they bonded really fast. It was nice to see his goofy side again.We were at his parent's house hanging out."Since I was told a little princess likes my voice, I will sing for her." He said while grabbing his guitar, Selena sat next to him and he started to sing.She was very happy, after he finished singing, she hugged him. I smiled while looking at them. Even if we're not together, I'm happy Selena has James in her life. That was all it mattered now."That was beautiful, James." Lana told him. "Thanks.""My friend is outside, I'll come back later." She was about to kiss him, when Selena got in the middle of them. Lana just got up and left."Baby knows best." Sophia chuckled."We have a brown situation here." James mentioned as Selena was giggling.I picked her up and took her to her bedroom. "Phooey." I said as she laughed."She's amazing." James said in my ear. That sent shivers down my spine"She's the best thing that's ever happened to me." I replied as I cl
Friday came and I was packing our bags for the weekend."Are we ready?" James asked while walking into the room. Selena saw him and walked to where he was. He picked her up and kissed her cheeks."Yeah, let me go grab her food." I told him."No need, I already bought our food and hers.""Why do I get the feeling is more than a weekend?"He just smiled and then gave me a kiss on my cheek.We said bye to my parents. of course, dad told James that if he hurts me, he will feed him to the sharks. Got to love my overprotective dad.After a 2-hour drive, we arrived at the lake. It was gorgeous. We walked inside the house and it was beautiful."This was our childhood home, now it's our lake house." He told me.I saw the pictures on the wall and then came across one and I was in awe. "Selena looks so much like you in this picture.""She's my mini me. Thank you for her." He wrapped his arms around my waist. Just his touch made me weak at the knees.I felt two little arms hug my leg. I picked he
Selena woke up from her nap crying of course. She was hungry."Alright Selena, one for daddy." James said while bringing a spoon filled with potato soup. which is her favorite. She ate it. I love seeing them like this, makes me happy.After lunch, and resting, we went inside the lake. Selena was so happy splashing water.I never thought we would be having moments like these, but here we are. I love seeing Selena so happy. James temper has also changed since Selena entered his life."Look at you, Mr. Softy." I chuckled."Only for two amazing girls." He smiled while putting Selena on his shoulder, she was laughing."Thank you." I gave him a kiss on his cheek.We got off the water and he gave her a bath. she fell asleep while he was changing her diaper. we let her sleep and we went out.Without a warning, he crashed his lips against mine, I gave in. He picked me up making my legs wrapped around his waist, he took us to another room never breaking our kiss, our clothes came off and we lan
I've been having a great time at the lake house, the three under one same roof, felt like we were a family."Let's wake up mommy." He whispered to Selena."Why is there a little monkey on my back?" I mumbled."Because it's time to wake up."I yawned and saw Selena drinking her bottle in James arms. "What a beautiful sight to wake up. What time did she get up?""At 7am. She was wide awake.""At least she didn't cry." I chuckled."True, but she had a brown situation, so I changed her." He sighed, "This little person can sure poop."I laughed at that. "I lo- I need to go make breakfast" I got up and went to the kitchen.I was afraid if I told him that, he would go away. I don't think my heart can handle that again. I finished making breakfast and he came with Selena. He put her in her chair. I gave her, her cereal."We need to have a talk, after breakfast." He told me. I just nodded.We ate in silence, I didn't know what to expect, but I was very nervous. After we finished eating, I put
The next day there was a knock on the door. I went to open it and it was our families."Come in, I thought you guys were arriving at night?""Change of plans, your mama Bailey didn't want to travel at night, she gets really nervous." Mom told me."Well, I'm glad you're all here." I smiled while hugging everyone."Welcome everyone, let me show you your rooms." Nate told them."You can show the guys, I want to see my little princess." Nana Sophia said as she spotted Alena playing with Snowy. Mama Bailey followed her."Hey sis." I turned to see Mia with Alejandro. They got engaged last year."I missed you." I hugged her; I gave Alejandro a hug too."Babe, go see where our room is, I want to play with my niece and that cute puppy." She told him before making a run.We just chuckled, "Nate is upstairs, ask him where your room is." He just nodded and made his way up."Just two more months and then I will be able to walk normal." I turned to see Chrissy walking in with Isaac."Hey guys, glad
A year has passed, a beautiful year filled with good and bad moments, but the good ones, won. Our wedding was simple yet beautiful.Alena was a year old. I couldn't believe she grew up so fast. She was named by Nate. He told me that when he texted me, it would autocorrect to Alena. I laughed at that, but I like the name.Isaac and Chrissy got married and are now expecting a baby boy. They were over the moon when they found out. I was happy for them; they deserve to be happy.I was in the kitchen making lunch with my left arm while I was holding Alena with my right arm. She was babbling while I was cooking. She likes to be held, she's in that phase where she cries if she's alone.Alena is a mini me, she has our blue eyes and my natural hair color, which is brown chestnut. I just dye it blonde. But I changed it to my natural hair now. Nate says he loves how it looks on me, and so do I. I missed the old me."I'm home." Nate announced and Alena started to move like crazy in my arms. Nate
The next day, I went to work. Except I woke up late and traffic was crazy. Hopefully my boss won't get mad. He hates tardiness."Miss. Jacobs. You're late. And you know what that means?" My boss said."That you will give me a second chance?""No, you're fired!""I was just twenty minutes late.""Well, I don't tolerate tardiness. Now get the fuck out of my studio." He grabbed my arm really hard and push me out of his studio. I fell on the floor. He entered immediately."What the-" I looked up to see dad."Hey dad." I tried so hard to not cry."What happened? and no lies."I told him what happened and he was not happy. I tried to stop him but he went inside and.."No one fucking treats my daughter that way! I'll make sure you get what you deserve!" With that said, he punched him.He took me to the hospital just to make sure the baby and I were okay. And indeed, we were. Lucky the fall wasn't too hard and I didn't land on something sharp."I'm glad I came to see you, I wanted to surprise
I was pacing all morning, I missed talking to mom about everything. But the whole me dating Nate was something I couldn't just talk to her about it. especially cause he's older than me."You know what, whatever happens, I know I have you. So here goes nothing." I told Nate."I'll give you some privacy. I'm going to buy some chocolates." He pecked my lips and then left the room.I dialed her number and then paced some more."Hello?""Hey mom, It's Selena." I enable the camera."Little monkey, I miss you. When are you coming back?""In three days, I have some news. But I prefer to tell them in person.""So, how is it going with Nate in Paris?" She gave me a look."You know I'm not in Hawaii?""We know, your dad is not happy." She sighed."I love my dad, but Nate is my happiness. I think I deserve to be happy.""Yes, you do. I wasn't thrilled at first, but I don't want to lose you, Nate is a great guy." She smiled as I smiled too."I love you so much mom, I've missed talking to you." I c
We arrived at the hotel in Paris and they gave us the key to our room. I couldn't wait to start exploring the city of love."Welcome to, Paris, baby girl.""I can't believe we're here." I squealed. He just chuckled."Well believe it. A trip you will never forget." He placed a soft kiss on my lips."Where are we going today?""Explore Paris, get lost in the city of love and then come back and make love to you." He caressed my face."Sounds perfect." I smiled. "Nate, we're always going to be together, right?""Yes, till my last breath." He pulled me into a kiss."Okay, when we go back home, promise me we will fight to be together. No more running away.""I promise, Selena. And if they're not on board, then we have each other which is enough." He smiled."I agree." I told him as tears were falling. Pregnancy has me very emotional."I can't wait for our baby to arrive, I'm very excited." I told him while rubbing my belly."Me too. In eight more months, we will have baby Salgado in our han
*flashback*We were sitting on the couch and by my look, he knew something bad was going to happen."Isaac, we need to talk.""You're breaking up with me, aren't you?""I'm so sorry Isaac." I started to cry. "It's just-"He cut me, "I know, your heart is with him.""I never meant to hurt you, you're a great guy, if it weren't for you, I would've been dead now." I was crying uncontrollably.He pulled me into a hug, "All I want for you is to be happy, you will always have a special place in my heart.""I know there's a special girl out there, she's waiting for you." I said as I removed the promise ring. "Here.""Keep it, maybe it can be a promise that we can still be friends." He wiped my tears."I did love you Isaac." I sobbed."Me too, still do. Maybe one day, I will meet the one.""You will." I smiled as tears kept falling."Can I have a goodbye kiss?" He said while caressing my face. I just nodded.He leaned in and captured my lips; it was a sweet goodbye kiss."Go, you will miss yo
I woke up the next day and saw Nate still sleeping. I grabbed my phone and saw missed calls and text from Isaac. Shit, I forgot about him with Nate.I sent him a text saying, we were having a girl's night in and that I forgot about my phone. He told me that it was okay and that he will pick me up for dinner.I felt two strong arms wrapped around my waist followed by kissed on my shoulder. Butterflies were forming. "Morning, baby girl.""Morning, tool." I smiled, he just chuckled."Come with me to Italy, it will be a month, and when we come back, we will talk to your father." He said while interlacing our fingers."It's not that simple." I sighed."It's just a promise ring, you're not engaged, and you don't love him the way you love me. What's stopping you?""Isaac is a good person, he doesn't deserve what I did.""I go back in a week, think about it. I already bought you a plane ticket.""You did?""Yes, I figured, we could talk and then convince you to come with me. But we just let o
The next few days, I could've sworn I saw him. Am I going crazy?I was at Chrissy's house, since her parents went on business trip for a week. I've been staying here."Chrissy, tell me the truth, is your brother back? I keep seeing him.""Yes, he got back a few days ago.""Why didn't you tell me?""Because, Isaac is a nice guy, and I didn't think you would want to see Nate, since he left you." She sighed."Where is he staying?""We don't know, he bought a house, but he told me he has to leave again for a month.""Ugh, your brother is such a pain in the ass, I will find him and send him to hell." I was huffing.She just chuckled, "I think here's your chance." She told me while pointing at the front door.I turned around and saw him. Fuck, he got sexier, His hair was a bit longer, and his beard, I love how it looks on him. I used to stop talking to him when he shaved it, he would just laugh."I need to see Leo, see you later." With that said, she left us."After two years, you come back
Time flew by, today marks 2 years since Nate left. I did give Isaac a chance, we've been together for a year. I was happy with him. He also gave me a promise ring, I accepted. I also finished college and with honors.We were in his living room watching a movie, his hand traced the ring he gave me."One day I will replace it." He smiled."And I might accept it." I giggled.He pinned me down and started to tickle me. "Kidding, I'll say yes." I laughed."That's more like it." He smirked.He started to kiss my neck and then his hand went to my chest area. He removed my top and bra and started to kiss me. things became heated and clothes came off, he placed protection and slid inside me. He took me right here on his couch. Sex with Isaac is fun."I love hearing you moan my name." He told me."That's because you send me to oblivion." I chuckled."I love you, doll.""I love you too." I smiled."I have to go to the station; I'll be back later.""And I'll go visit my parents." I told him.We d