Chapter 153 153
"It's positive, Crescent... You're four weeks pregnant," Aiden said seriously.
It feels like my whole system stopped functioning for a moment. We went to Aiden's hospital to run a proper test to confirm if I'm really pregnant, and I really am. I'm pregnant... I don't know what to do... I don't even know what to feel.
Should I be scared? Should I be excited? Should I be happy? I don't know what I'm feeling right now.
I'm only sure of one thing... I want to protect him. I want to raise and take care of him... I want to be a parent to him.
"What's your plan now, Crescent? I mean, with your child... Are you going to tell his father?" Aiden asked.
I bit my lower lip before answering. "Of course, Aiden... He has the right to know. I'll just gather my courage first," I said and gently stroked my stomach.
I wonder what his reaction will be? I'll admit I'm scared... What if he doesn't want our child?
"Who's the father? Is it the guy who pulled you away at the mall last time?" Aiden asked again, then stood up and approached me.
I nodded. "Hmm... That's why I'm scared. He doesn't love me. H-He loves another woman... What if he doesn't want our child?" I asked in a low voice and played with my fingers.
Aiden sat down in front of me and held my hand. He gently stroked it because he felt them shaking. I took a deep breath to calm myself... I didn't expect this. Having a child was not in my plan. I don't know what their reaction will be... Ivana's, my siblings'... especially Luca's.
"Crescent, I know you're scared right now, but you still have to tell him about this. If he can't accept it, if he doesn't want to... don't worry, I will help you. I'm always here for you," he said and smiled at me.
I smiled at him too and shook my head. "Thank you, Aiden... But I want to handle this myself. I really appreciate your concern, though. Thank you very much," I just said, then looked away from him.
I was NERVOUS when I got home. Luca was already at home when I arrived. I found him in the kitchen taking out the honey he bought from the grocery bag.
I smiled faintly... He didn't forget the honey. I thought he would forget what I asked him to buy.
I flinched when Luca looked at me. He smiled at me and licked the honey from his thumb. After that, he washed his hands before he approached me. He was obviously stunned when I immediately hugged him. He seems hesitant, but he just hugged me back and gently caressed my back.
"Where have you been?" he asked and kissed the top of my head.
I smiled and buried my face on his hard chest. "At the mall... I was with Aiden."
He was obviously stunned by what I said. He held both of my arms and slightly pushed my body away from him, then stared at my face. I slightly laughed when I noticed his furrowed brows.
"Why did you go to the mall with him? You should have just taken me with you," he said, sounding like he was sulking.
"You had an appointment," I said, laughing, then hugged his waist.
"Even so. You should have called me; I would have gone to you right away," he said again, frowning.
I just chuckled and hugged him tighter. I kissed his lips and hugged his nape. He was obviously stunned by what I did, but he just hugged my waist and gave my lips a gentle kiss.
"Crescent... I want to hug you all night," he mumbled and buried his face on the curve of my neck.
I giggled and hugged him tighter. "I want a warm hug from you too."
"I missed you so much," he whispered and rained soft kisses on my neck.
"Wow, we only haven't seen each other for a few hours," I said, laughing, then looked at him.
I let out a muffled squeal when he suddenly carried me and brought me to the room. We took a shower together before we lay down on the bed. He put my head on his arm and used it as a pillow, then pulled me closer to him. I just smiled and hugged him, then buried my face in his neck... He smells so good.
"Luca."
"Hmm?"
I traced my fingers on his firm arm and bit my lower lip. "Um, do you have plans tomorrow?" I asked, then looked at him.
Luca shook his head and gently stroked my hair. "No, why?"
"Hmm... Can we have dinner outside tomorrow? There's something important I want to tell you," I whispered and gave him an awkward smile.
"Why don't you tell me now?" he asked in a soft voice and kissed my nose.
I bit my lower lip. "Well... I want it to be special," I mumbled and smiled at him.
Luca couldn't speak and remained staring at me. He just sighed and gently caressed my cheek. He smiled at me and gave me a soft kiss on my lips... It was gentle and so soft that it almost felt like a feather... it's very comforting.
"L-Luca... Why are you being like this to me?" I mumbled and gripped his shirt tighter.
Instead of answering my question, he said something else... "I also have something to tell you tomorrow... What I'm going to say is also important."
My heart skipped a beat. I swallowed while staring at him... His eyes are serious, with a hint of unknown emotion in them. I have no idea what he's going to say to me tomorrow, but it feels like it's really important too.
I smiled at him and gently caressed his cheek. "I can't wait to hear it... It looks like it's really important," I said, smiling, while staring into his eyes.
Luca hugged my waist and pulled me closer to his. I just closed my eyes when he gently rubbed his nose against mine and kissed my lips. I felt him gently move his face away from me. I opened my eyes and caught him staring at me.
"Why are you staring at me like that?" I asked softly and smiled at him.
He remained staring at me; his gaze felt like it was melting my whole body. I also don't know why I can't look away from him.
"Have I told you before... that you're so damn beautiful?" he mumbled and caressed my cheek.
Blood immediately rushed to my face. I just blinked and cleared my throat, then looked away from him.
"W-Why are you suddenly saying things like that? What did you eat?" I whispered and gently pushed his chest.
Luca just held my hand and put it to his lips. He kissed my hand gently and closed his eyes. "Everything about you feels homely, even your presence," he whispered.
I couldn't speak. I just remained staring at him even though my heart was almost going wild because of what he was saying. I just swallowed and tried to calm my system. I remained in a staring contest with him. I don't know why it suddenly entered my mind... I need to say it; I really want to say it...
"I love you, Luca..." I whispered, still staring directly into his eyes.
I expected him to look away from me or get shy, which is always his reaction when I say I like him... but he showed a different reaction now. He remained staring at me. His eyes glistened... and I don't know why. He smiled and pulled me into a tight hug.
I just hugged him back and buried my face on his neck. He caressed my hair and kissed the top of my head.
"My defenses... are all gone," he whispered.
I don't understand what he means by that, but I just smiled and snuggled closer to him. I'm really happy that I fell in love with Luca and that he's the father of my child... I love him... I love him so much.
I was RESTLESS ALL DAY. I'm too excited for the night to come. I admit that I'm still nervous about what Luca's reaction will be when he finds out I'm pregnant. But in the short time we've been together... I feel like he'll also love our child... I hope so.