"What's wrong?" she asks.
"This is about Lily's pediatrician," I said slowly.
"Yeah? Doctor Felix? Why?" she asked, looking intently at me.
"She's Lily's father," I shook my head, as I said those words.
"She's your ex-boyfriend?" mom almost whispered.
"Yes, mom," I said, I let out a deep sigh.
"What's your plan? Are you planning to tell him now that you had a child together?"
"No. I'm not ready, mom," I said, on the verge of crying, "what if it's too late for me to tell him?"
"I understand that you're feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about what to do," mom replied. "But it's important to consider Lily's best interests in this situation. Have you thought about how keeping this a secret from her father might affect her in the long run?"
"I know, mom," I said as I leaned into the sofa.
MAX'S POINT OF VIEWI walked nervously into the publisher's office, my heart racing with anticipation. I had never expected my first book to be such a success, but here I was, being invited to meet with my publisher to discuss a potential second book.The office was spacious and filled with bookshelves, showcasing the company's most successful publications. I could feel the weight of the moment, as I sat down on the chair in front of the publisher's desk. I tried to stay calm, but my excitement was palpable.The publisher, a middle-aged woman with sharp features and a no-nonsense attitude, sat across from me. She wore a smart business suit and had a stack of papers on her desk, which I assumed was her manuscript."So, Max," the publisher began, flipping through the pages of Max's book. "I have to say, we were impressed with your debut novel. It's been selling like hotcakes, and the reviews have been great. You're a talented writer."I blushed at th
I stood nervously in front of my mother, my heart racing as I tried to find the right words to say. I had been thinking about it for weeks, but now that the moment had arrived, I was filled with anxiety."Mom," I began tentatively, "I want to talk to you about something."My mother looked up from her book, her eyes scanning my face. "What is it, honey?""I've been thinking about moving to Maryland," I said in a quiet voice.My mother's expression hardened, and her lips tightened into a thin line. "Absolutely not," she said firmly. "You are not going anywhere without telling Felix the truth."I felt my shoulders slump in disappointment. I had hoped that my mother would be more understanding. "Mom, I know I need to tell him. But I'm scared.""Iris, you can't keep running away from your problems," my mother said sternly. "You need to face them head-on." I let out a sigh."I know," I said, feeling defeated. "But what i
MAX'S POINT OF VIEWI walked into the bustling lobby of the publishing house, clutching a thick manila envelope containing the final manuscript of my upcoming novel. As I made my way toward the receptionist's desk, I felt a sense of relief wash over me. I had poured my heart and soul into this book, and I was eager to see it in print.However, my relief was short-lived when I suddenly collided with a man, sending my manuscript flying out of my hands and scattering across the floor. Mortified, I quickly stooped down to gather up the pages, only to look up and see the man extending a hand to help me up."Are you alright?" he asked, his eyes crinkling at the corners in concern.I blinked in surprise, taking in Lance's chiseled jawline and piercing blue eyes. "Y-yeah, I'm fine," I stammered, feeling my face flush.I stood up and was ready to walk out of him when he called me, "Max," he said, I quickly let out a sigh and face him this time,
I watched Max and Lance continue to chat and laugh, feeling genuinely happy for them. As I observed their interactions, I couldn't help but wonder about my own past relationship with Felix.I thought about our past. I wondered if we could put our differences aside and be friends, like Max and Lance.As I looked at Max and Lance, I saw the ease with which they communicated and how comfortable they were with each other. I couldn't help but feel a sense of jealousy, wondering if I and Felix could ever have that kind of relationship.Despite my doubts, I felt a glimmer of hope. Seeing Max and Lance reminded me that time really could heal all wounds. Maybe, someday, I and Felix could move past our differences and be friends too.But for now, I was content to watch Max and Lance interact, feeling grateful for their ability to be civil with each other. I knew that their positive relationship would make things easier for everyone in our social circle, and I couldn'
I sat in my cozy house, staring at my phone. I knew I needed to call Felix, but I couldn't bring myself to do it. My nerves were getting the best of me, and I feared what his response might be if I told him about Lily.I took a deep breath and tried to steady my nerves.But the fear still lingered, and I couldn't bring myself to pick up the phone.As the hours passed, My anxiety grew. I knew I needed to talk to Felix about Lily, but the thought of doing so was overwhelming. I paced around my house, trying to work up the courage to call him.But eventually, I made the decision to hold off on calling Felix for a little longer. I needed more time to process my thoughts and emotions and to figure out how to approach the conversation. The fear and nervousness were too much to handle.I decided to visit Isla and tell my thoughts about calling Felix. Lily was at the hospital with my mom today, mom took her because Isla wanted to see her niece. While I was
I stood frozen as Red and Felix chatted outside Isla's room. I couldn't help but feel nervous and unsure about what was happening. I had hoped to avoid Felix for a while longer, but fate had other plans. As I stood there, trying to calm my nerves, the door suddenly opened, and Lily stepped out. My heart skipped a beat as she called out to me, "Mom!" and ran towards me, her tiny arms are outstretched. I was about to embrace her when she suddenly turned towards Felix and hugged him instead. I could feel my heart sink as I watched them. Felix was Lily's doctor, and she had grown fond of him. I could feel Felix's eyes on me as Lily hugged him, and I couldn't help but feel uncomfortable. I knew that he had a right to know about Lily, but I wasn't ready to face him just yet. After Lily hugged Felix, she turned back towards me, "Mom, Doctor Felix makes me feel better," she said with a smile. I could feel the weight of Felix's gaze on me as he waited for me t
As I sat across from Felix in the coffee shop, I felt a mix of emotions. I was happy to see him again after all these years but also nervous about what he might ask me. I knew that Felix had just found out about Lily, and I had agreed to meet with him to discuss our daughter."I'm sorry I didn't tell you about Lily before," I said, breaking the silence between us. "I just didn't know how to bring it up."Felix nodded, his expression serious. "I understand. But I need to know something. Am I the father of Lily?"I took a deep breath, my heart racing. "Yes, Felix. You're the father."Felix's eyes widened in shock, and he sat back in his chair. "I had no idea. Why didn't you tell me?""I was scared," Iris admitted. "Scared of how you would react, and scared of what it would mean for our relationship. I didn't want to burden you with the responsibility of being a father when you were still pursuing your dreams."Felix leaned forward, his expressio
As I sat across from Felix, I couldn't help but feel a sense of nervousness and apprehension wash over me. We had been avoiding this conversation for far too long, and now that we were finally sitting down to talk about our past and their future together as parents, it felt like there was a weight on my chest.I took a deep breath and looked into Felix's eyes. His gaze was intense, and for a moment, I felt like he could see right through me."Iris," he said, breaking the silence. "I know we've had our differences, but we need to talk about how we're going to move forward as parents. For our daughter's sake."I nodded, feeling a lump form in her throat. I knew he was right. We couldn't keep avoiding this conversation forever."I'm sorry, Felix," I said, my voice barely above a whisper. "For everything that's happened between us. I know I made mistakes, and I know I hurt you."Felix reached across the table and took my hand. His touch was warm and reassuring."Iris, you know it's hard f