Chapter 60: Ex-boyfriend

LUCIAN:

"Babe, have you gotten everything you'll need?” I asked, handing my credit card to the cashier.

"Yeah. I think this is all. If I remember anything else you'll get it for me.” She grinned and I shook my head.

She has me wrapped around her pinkie.

Her due date was in two weeks. I couldn't explain how excited I felt to welcome the baby. I pictured her looking like mini Kris.

I'd bought us a new house as her baby shower gift and she loved it. It was furnished and had everything we needed, Including safety precautions for the baby. We planned to move in immediately, after she gives birth.

Grabbing my arm, she pulled me out of the store, towards our car. She was walking beside me till her steps faltered.

She stopped walking, looking ahead of her. I glanced at her before my eyes wandered to what or who she was staring at.

It was her ex. He was walking towards us.

"Look who we have here….” He drawled, stopping right in front of us.

Her eyes met mine and she gulped. She looked like she was asking for help from me. I stared back at the guy, my face drained of all emotions. I was about to speak but he beat me to it.

"I see you're now a baby mama. Eight months after you left me. Now tell me. Did you leave….”

"Shut the fuck up.” I growled out in anger.

"Or what? …Huh?” He taunted. I clenched my fists by my side. I felt her soft hand holding my wrist, pulling me. It was a silent message to stop me. One I wasn't going to obey.

"Ohh... she's stopping you from hitting me? How about you do it? I bet this bitch is only using….” He didn't complete the sentence before my clenched fist connected with his face. I heard the sound of his nose cracking but it wasn't enough.

I raised my hand again but her voice stopped me.

"Oh God! I-I just….” She stared at me in disbelief. Looking at her, I saw water running down her legs.

Shit! Does pregnancy do this?

I was going to carry her but her screaming stopped me.

"Oh my God! The-the baby.” She let out a loud scream. "I think it's coming.”

Suddenly, I felt a jolt of adrenaline in me. Without sparing her asshole of an ex a look, I wrapped my arm around her waist, gently guiding her to the car. It wasn't easy. She kept screaming and pausing on the way but she finally made it and got in.

I managed to strap her seatbelt and hurried round the car to the driver's side. Getting in, I zoomed out of the parking lot.

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"Family of Miss Kristen Morgan.” The doctor announced, making us rise from our seats.

Immediately she'd gone into labor, I'd called her mom and friends. They all came.

"Congratulations Mr. Ross, she's just delivered a beautiful baby girl.” He smiled, giving me a handshake.

This is the best news I've heard in my life.

As if knowing my next question, he answered, "You can see her now.” With that, he turned on his heels and left, after telling us her room number.

I'd asked that she be placed in the best room they had.

In a haste, I strode towards her ward, with the rest behind me all giddy with excitement.

Entering the room, her gaze found mine and a beautiful smile took over her features.

"I did it baby.” She muttered, making me smile.

Getting to her, I sat beside her bed, close to the baby cradle.

"Can I carry her?” I asked and she nodded.

Gently, I lifted the little ball of sunshine from her bed, cradling her on my chest.

She was beautiful.

She had my black hair but her eyes were a mixture of silver and blue. She looked like us.

"She's beautiful.” Her mom said, amidst smiles.

"Just like you.” I directed to Kris.

"No. Just like us.”

"Emerald Angel Ross.” I announced.

"Perfect.” She agreed and everyone murmured their agreement.

Gently, I placed the baby in her mom's arms and she held her.

She looked so delicate.

While the rest of them were fussing over the baby, I held Kris's right hand and wore a ring adorned with little diamonds on her finger.

Her eyes widened in surprise before a smile filled with joy and happiness wiped it away.

"W-when did you get it? It's beautiful.”

"A month ago. I've been carrying it in my pocket till this day.” I explained. "You'll marry me.” I said in all seriousness. She rolled her eyes.

"Be romantic and ask nicely.”

"Too late.” I pecked her lips. "Now you can finally pay me everything you owe me.” I added.

"You still remembered that?” She asked in disbelief.

"When it comes to you, I never forget.” I grinned.

"Guys, you have a wedding to plan.” She announced, drawing their attention.

She raised her hand to show them the ring and they squealed.

"Oh my God! It's beautiful.” Violet exclaimed.

They gathered her to check it.

"Guys, give her some space. She needs to rest.” Her mom informed them, dropping the baby in the cradle.

And there, their soft snores filled the room as mother and baby slept peacefully.

My life was almost complete.