All Chapters of ONCE AGAIN: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

By the time I arrived, dinner was already in full swing."Destiny, you're late," the elder at the head of the table remarked. I felt the urge to roll my eyes. "I wasn't informed about this dinner plan," I replied and took a seat beside my husband, Walker.The head of the Anderson family was Lady Grace Anderson. She built her empire from the ground up from a single motel and became a legend in the business world with a chain of malls, restaurants, and hotels, all both domestically and internationally.However, out of the public eye, she was a strict and controlling woman with a constant need to manage the lives of those around her. Her three children were miniature versions of her, though they knew when to hold back.The last layer of this family dynamic consisted of Lady Grace's grandchildren—Walker, his brother, and their cousins. They were the positive aspect of the family lineage.As the maid brought in my dinner, Walker looked at me and asked quietly, "How was your flight?" I shru

Soon we reached the hospital. Because it was still early, there weren't a lot of patients and soon it got our turn. I had my blood drawn and we were told that we would be contacted in a week or two about the results. As soon as we stepped outside, I felt a wave of relief wash over me. I couldn't stand the smell of antiseptic or the weight of dread that pressed down on me—remnants of my trauma after losing our first child. We made our way to the car park. "Looks like you followed me here for no reason. I could've come by myself. Now you have to drive back home before going to work," I said."It's fine." I was a little shocked at his somewhat cold response, "..Are you angry?" I asked him. Walker opened the car doors with the remote, "Why? Should I be angry?" He asked back.Answering my question with questions? He was angry. And I could guess why. Back at the red light, after I lied, he became quiet and he didn't say anything while we were in the doctor's office. He rarely got mad and

It was a whole new week when I finally got the test results, and just as the pharmacist said, I was pregnant—five weeks along, to be exact.Even though I knew this might be the case, I was still surprised. Like how could I have forgotten about my period or missed the soreness of my breasts? Thank God I decided to stop drinking just in time.A mix of emotions hit me. Excitement and joy coursed through my body, but so did worry and fear.The doctor had warned me that my womb wasn't stable and that I could lose the baby if I wasn't careful.This news would freak Walker out. He'd be worried, and that usually led to him stressing out even more. I didn't want to see him back in that state. Not anymore. So I decided not to tell him. In the car, I first sent Walker a picture of the results, feeling a rush of excitement. The message showed that he read it almost right away, but five minutes later, he still hadn't replied. He was probably busy but he shouldn't have read the message if he cou

WalkerThe sound of voices in the meeting room faded into an indistinct murmur as I fixated on the phone cradled in my hand. My fingers danced anxiously over the screen, tapping and swiping with a growing sense of urgency. Each impatient touch was accompanied by a quiet, frustrated whisper escaping my lips: "Why isn't she responding?" The silence of the screen felt deafening as I anxiously awaited a reply that never seemed to come. I knew she was fine and there was nothing to worry about. After all, I had sent Jenna to keep her company, and they were probably busy gossiping about who knows what. Yet, an uncomfortable tightness settled in my chest. It had been two years since that time, and I thought I had gotten over it. You never really get over some things, I guess. "I know it's nothing, but maybe I should call... just in case." I was about to press the call button when a message popped up: - Okay.I released a breath I hadn't realized I was holding. "...Sir?" I suddenly became a

This chapter contains mature themes. Read at your own risk. Enjoy❤️************************************************"I miss you," he said with a serious tone. I looked at him, he wasn't looking at me but playing with the foam in the bathtub. I scoffed and asked, "..Miss? Or Missed?" Walker didn't respond and I didn't want him to. I didn't want to know what he meant. It's just drunken bubbles. I went into the shower cubicle to check if the water was okay. "The water is warm now," I told him. Suddenly there were arms around my waist and a body pressed to mine, "What are you doing?" He didn't respond and only held me closer. I could feel everything against my back and it made my heart mad. What does he think he's doing?!I tried to pry his hands off, "..You're wetting my clothes." Water seeped into my clothes. He leaned close to my ear, "Then take them off. Take a shower with me," he slurred. What the fuck?! I shivered, "I-I've already showered." "Then take another one, you're already