Chapter 89
Pierce’s POV
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I’m exhausted, dizzy and sleepy when I got inside Lexi’s condo unit. Mom was the one who greeted me and she looked worried.
I held her shoulders and hugged. “Mom. Where is she?”
“She’s still in the bathroom. How’s Kelly? I’m sorry. I just couldn’t convince Lexi to come out.”
I nodded at her. “You can go home now and rest, mom. I’ll handle this.”
She nodded. “Okay. Talk to her calmly. Whatever your decision will be, I’ll be here to support you.”
Clenching my jaws, I nodded again. After mom left, I knocked on the bathroom.
“Lexi…”
“Pierce?” Her voice was shaky and hesitant.
I took a deep breath. “Come out. Let’s talk.”
The door swung open and Lexi threw herself at me. She looked so happy but when I pulled her arms from my neck, her smile slowly faded.
“Let’s talk about us now.”
She smiled again. Her eyes twinkled. “You’re here because you chose me, right? Let’s get married. I already chose my wedding dress and your-”
“Lexi, I want out.”
Her forehead creased. “What?”
I clenched my jaws and sucked my breath as I stared into her eyes. “I’m tired of this, Lexi. I’m sorry.”
“What? What?” She screamed, “What are you saying? You can’t do this to me, Pierce! I will really kill myself this time!”
I laughed sarcastically. “So, I was right? This was just your scheme?”
Her lips trembled as she realized what she just said. She slowly shook her head and tried to touch my cheek but I took a step back and looked at her with anger.
“No! No, Pierce. You can’t do this to me. You can’t leave me!”
Tears rolled down her cheeks. I don’t wanna hurt her more. I can’t be with her when my heart yearns for Kelly. This will make the both of us miserable.
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“I’m sorry, Lexi.”
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“No, Pierce! No! No! I can’t live without you. I can’t…”
I shook my head. “I can’t stay with you anymore.”
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“No!” She burst into tears and tried to reach me again but I took another step back.
“This is my fault,” I said. “If my feelings weren’t messy, this would never happen to us.”
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“Pierce, please… Don’t l–leave me. I–I won’t pull this stunt again. I–I can’t live without you. Y–You know how I fought for us. You set me free, Pierce. You gave me another reason to live. If you leave me, what’s the point of this life?”
I walked towards her and squatted in front of her. I caressed her cheeks. She remained sitting on the floor, so weak, helpless and crying.
“P–Pierce…”
“You deserve someone better. Someone who will love you the way you deserve.”
“No! You’re the only one for me…”
I shook my head. “No, Lexi. I’m not the one for you. I’m sorry for ruining your life. I’m sorry for hurting you. I’m a jerk for hurting you like this. It’s my fault. I’m sorry.”
“Pierce!”
I pulled myself up, stared at her before I slowly turned my back and left. I can hear her screaming my name with so much pain while crying so hard, but I didn’t look back.
This is the right thing to do. Letting go is hard, but I know she will get over me. She’s just another victim of my messy feelings. The fault is in me.
That day, I just visited my family before I went back to the airport to go back to Kelly. She still needs me because she just gave birth. I will just wait for her to fully recover and adjust to a motherhood’s life and after that, I will leave her and finally let her have the life she deserves. A life without me.
I was excited to see baby Snow again. But when I reached the villa, a few people and a group of firetrucks were there. Scattered in front of a burning house were firemen, trying to control the huge fire that’s conquering the house I left last night.
“The guard said there’s a woman and a baby inside that house since the man left last night.”
“What? Oh my God! Poor thing!”
My legs were trembling and my vision was becoming blurry as I slowly walked towards the burning house. I didn’t care about the fire, I only wanted to get inside and find Kelly and the baby, but a fireman blocked my
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“Sir, you can’t get close. It’s dangerous.”
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I pushed him. “No!”
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“Sir, the debris is falling.”
“I SAID NO! I NEED TO GET INSIDE AND FIND THEM!”
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“KELLY!” I shouted and tried to run towards the burning house but I was blocked by a group of firemen.
“NO! NO! THEY’RE STILL INSIDE. I NEED TO SAVE THEM!”
“KELLY! KELLY! SNOW! I’M HERE NOW! I CAME BACK!”
I continued shouting miserably while breaking free from the firemen’s grip.
“KELLY!” Tears rolled down my cheeks as I continued shouting her name.
I need to save them. This can’t be happening. This can’t be!
***Kelly’s POV
I was standing by the door frame watching Pierce leave. He’s walking towards his car very slowly while gripping the car key in his hand. He opened the door and sighed before he looked at me. His eyes were as if begging me to tell him to stay but I won’t. This is the right thing. However, I know him. I know how he thinks. I know what he’s planning to do. He was my best friend so I know him too well.
My eyes never left him as he drove away. After he’s gone, I immediately locked the door and went upstairs to pack our clothes. I need to leave. Pierce will come back here again tomorrow. I’m sure of that.
I know about him and his family. I heard him talking to his mother over the phone yesterday night when we’re still in the hospital. And I don’t wanna involve them in my messy life. I know Klay. He will ruin Pierce’s family once he finds out that they’re helping me. It’s not like I’m underestimating Pierce’s family. It’s just that I’m scared because a devil will always be a devil. Klay would do everything to get what he wants and he’s got nothing to lose so he won’t even hesitate to kill. However, Pierce has a family that he treasures so much. I don’t want him to feel the same hell I felt.
Another thing is… I paused and looked at baby Snow. I’m scared that Pierce might find out that he’s the real father of baby Snow. She looks like me, but there are other things that might reveal the truth. I don’t wanna take the risk.
I need to make sure that when Pierce comes back, we’re no longer here. This is not just about my fear of the truth having been revealed, it’s to guard my heart that’s getting weak again because of him.
After putting just enough clothes for me and baby Snow, I carried her in my arms gently. Good thing I had a part time job while I’m still pregnant for Snow so I have saved enough money. Another reason why I allowed Pierce to shoulder all our expenses.
I carefully went down the stairs, carrying Snow and the small bag on my shoulder. I had to walk along silently in front of the guard post. Thankfully, the guard is asleep so I successfully escaped. I saw the taxi I booked and immediately got inside.
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“Where to, ma’am?”
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I took a deep sigh, glanced at the villa again before I dropped my gaze on my baby.
“To the airport,” I answered the driver and pressed my lips together.
We need to stay far away from you. Goodbye, Pierce.
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