Chapter 52: Break-up

KRIS:

Walking into the cafe where I'd agreed to meet Tyler, my eyes scanned it till I found him seated at a table, eyes directly looking into mine.

After a week of ignoring his calls, I had called him and told him to meet me there. I finally decided to stop sulking and fix my life. I couldn't sit around and wait for the baby bump to show before I did the right thing. so, I decided to start with Tyler. I couldn't keep him hanging anymore.

Getting to him, he stood up from his seat and gave me a smile but his eyes told a different story.

He was worried.

He pulled me into a tight embrace and pecked my cheek when he pulled away. His nice gestures were making it hard for me to continue with my plan but I had to.

It's the right thing to do.

He took his seat and I sat across from him.

"How are you?” He asked.

"I'm fine.” I replied. Looking into his eyes, I knew I needed to make this fast before my stoic girl act breaks.

"Do you want anything?” He asked, eyes staring at me intently.

"Actually, that won't be necessary. I...umm...I can't continue with this, Tyler.” I dropped the bomb, eyes still holding him to show him I was serious.

He stared at me like I'd grown two horns.

"I can't continue with this relationship.” I clarified.

"You are serious.” He stated more than asked.

"Very. It's over.”

He didn't respond. He only stared at me, his gaze getting cold. Behind the cold exterior, I knew he was hurt. I wanted to tell him I was sorry but I didn't.

Saying sorry wasn't going to change anything. It won't make him stop hurting. Instead, I scraped my chair back, got up and walked out of the cafe as fast as I could, leaving the damage I'd caused behind.

I couldn't stand seeing him that way.

With Tyler out of my mind, the next thing was to resume work at Ross Inc.

I knew it wasn’t a good decision but it'd get Lucian from my back for now and again, I needed to start preparing for the arrival of my baby. I hadn't gone to the hospital for any checkups but eventually, I was going to. My mom called every day to check on me and Violet was also very helpful.

I couldn't be sitting around so I decided to work till the baby bump would start growing then I'd quit.

If Lucian finds out about it, I'll just tell him I got pregnant for my ex but he isn't ready to be a father.

Those were my carefully constructed thoughts and plans.

I wasn’t ready to let him know it was his. I'd forever be in his cage if he knew.

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LUCIAN:

A knock sounded on my office door, disrupting me from what I was doing.

"Come in.” I muttered with eyes on the door.

It opened to reveal Kris striding into the office like she owns it. A smirk tugged slightly at the corners of my lips.

Ignoring me, she strode towards her desk. The long-sleeved blazer dress she wore fitted her, showcasing the curve of her hips. I licked my lips at the sight.

"Hi baby.” I greeted her with a smirk once she was seated but she rolled her eyes without saying a word.

Just then, the office phone rang. Answering the call, the voice of my assistant, Katie, streamed into my ears.

"Sir, Mr. Walton is here.”

"Send him in.” I said before dropping the phone.

Seconds later, there was a knock on the door before it opened to reveal Mr. Walton.

"Good morning Mr. Ross.” Walton greeted as he stood across from me, stretching out his hand for a handshake which I took, nodding curtly.

After pleasantries were exchanged, we went on to discuss the reason he was here. He was a potential marketer for our products. While I was explaining the terms of the contract, his eyes kept drifting to Kris with an appreciative look on his face.

It was annoying as hell but I wanted to get done with the process and send him out. Ignoring him, I continued but his eyes drifted to her once more. By now, my hands were itching to be wrapped around his neck.

"Take your eyes off her. She's taken.” I stated in a cold voice and his eyes snapped back to mine.

If Kris heard, she didn't show it. She was focused on whatever she was doing.

He raised his hand in surrender but then he muttered something in French which I heard.

"Depuis quand as-tu commencé à baiser tes employés? (Since when did you start fucking your employees?).”

"Depuis que vous avez perdu le contrat (Since you lost the contract).” I replied in French and his eyes widened.

The fucker thought I didn't understand what he said.

"See yourself out.” I dismissed him.

Anger flashed across his features and he made to speak but he knew not to. It'd be a huge mistake on his part. Without any more words, he walked out of the office, slamming the door shut.

Asshole.

I averted my eyes to Kris whose eyes were on me. Smirking, I sent her a wink. She returned her attention to her work but my eyes never left her.

I loved watching her in her own little bubble.