Chapter 154 154
"I told you not to get pregnant... but here you are now. You're really crazy," Ivana whispered after fixing my hair. I'm at her unit now. We chatted almost all day, and when night came, she styled me.
I looked at her and held her hand. "I'm sorry, Ivana... I didn't expect this either. But I really want to take care of my baby... I love him or her already," I said and smiled at her. I touched my belly and caressed it.
Ivana just rolled her eyes and sighed. "Knowing you, of course you'll do that... I'm just worried, Crescent. I still don't know the father. I haven't judged him yet, and you're so quick to trust... Should I just come with you? I won't be at ease," Ivana said worriedly and held my hand.
I just smiled at her and shook my head. "Don't worry about me, Ivana. Luca is a trustworthy man. He just looks bad, but once you get to know him, he's not like that at all," I said, smiling.
Ivana sighed while staring at me. "You seem foolishly in love with that man, Crescent... I just really hope that he's a good man. You're the one person I never want to see get hurt. You don't deserve it... someone as precious as you," Ivana said softly, worry still evident in her voice.
I smiled wider. "Why are you being so cheesy, Ivana? Don't worry about me, hmm?"
Ivana just sighed and nodded. "Okay, fine... You're a grown woman now, anyway. In my mind, you're still like a teenager. You're so innocent, especially about guys. You're like an innocent prey being played by an expert and dangerous predator. My goodness," she added, shaking her head.
I just giggled and hugged Ivana. "Thank you so much for always being there with me. You're my only true friend. I love you, Ivana."
Ivana rolled her eyes and nodded. "Fine, I love you too... Now, let's go. I'll take you to where you and that Luca are meeting."
I just smiled and looked at the mirror again. I look simple with my light makeup, wearing a light pink off-shoulder dress. I need to look extra beautiful tonight... I'm nervous, but my baby is with me. My baby gives me strength. I can do this!
"We're here, Crescent."
Ivana's car stopped in front of the restaurant where Luca and I were going to have dinner. There were no people in the restaurant because Luca had reserved it for just the two of us. I just smiled and immediately got out of Ivana's car. I bent down and looked at her through the car window.
"Thanks for the ride, Ivana!" I waved my hand at her.
Ivana nodded. "Just call me if you need something. I'll go to you right away... Bye!"
After saying goodbye to Ivana, I went inside the restaurant. The waiter guided me inside to the table for Luca and me. I was stunned to notice that Luca wasn't there yet... I just nodded and sat on the chair. Luca had told me earlier that he would be a little late anyway.
I sat on my chair and took my phone from my sling bag. I just smiled when I saw a text from Luca. I just checked my phone now because I got carried away with my chat with Ivana.
Luca: I'm excited for tonight
I giggled when I saw an emoji in his message. I just shook my head and immediately replied to him.
Me: I'm here, Luca. Where are you?
I just tapped my fingers on the table while waiting for his reply. A few minutes passed, and he still hadn't replied. I just furrowed my brows and looked at the waiters who were also obviously waiting for Luca. I sighed and tried to call Luca.
"Why isn't he answering his phone?" I mumbled; I'm starting to worry about him.
I tried to call him a few more times before he finally answered. I even stood up because of the surprise when he answered my call.
"Luca, where are you? I'm worried--"
"Later, Crescent. I'm taking care of something here. I'll be a little late. Just wait for me there."
"Huh? It's been an hour; are you really alright? Please just tell me where you are. I'm not at ease," I said, worried.
"I don't have time for this, Crescent. I need to end this call now."
"Wait, Luca! W-What time are you coming? Will you be long? W-Where are you first?" I asked one after another.
"Hot and Cold restaurant. Okay, just wait for me there, Crescent." After saying that, he immediately ended the call. It looked like he was really in a hurry to end the call.
I just bit my lower lip and sighed. I went back to my seat, my eyes still on my phone. It seems like an emergency happened; I can't help but worry.
I just searched the internet. I looked for the Hot and Cold restaurant that Luca mentioned. It's not that far... I just bit my nails and looked at the waiters.
Should I go to him? I'll just peek at what's happening.
I just shook my head and immediately stood up and went out of the restaurant. I took a taxi to Hot and Cold. I tried calling Luca, but he's not answering again. It made me more nervous... I don't know what I'm nervous about.
After a few minutes, we arrived there. I immediately got out of the taxi and paid, then stopped in front of the restaurant. I went up the stairs to the restaurant, which was just three steps. The restaurant was big and also had no customers... except for Luca. Luca was standing from a distance while talking to his companion... his companion was Sasha.
I swallowed and took a step inside. My hands were shaking. They seemed to be talking about something serious that they probably didn't hear me come in...
It's Sasha again... It's Sasha again.
"Luca, I-I don't know what to do," Sasha said, a tremor in her voice.
I felt a sharp pang in my chest when Luca held her hand. He's looking intently at her that he doesn't care about everything around him anymore. He's looking at her tenderly... with those loving eyes.
"I can be the father of your child, Sasha."
I slightly took a step back from what Luca said. The corners of my eyes immediately got hot, and my hand seemed to move on its own and held my stomach.
"Even if it's not mine, I can be the father... That's how much I love you."
I sighed, and tears escaped from my eyes... He's going to claim Sasha's child? He's willing to claim Sasha's child that isn't his? Does he love Sasha that much?
Is that what he wanted to tell me? The important thing he needed to tell me... is this it?
Does he want to say that he doesn't need me anymore, that he'll only love Sasha, that I have no chance with him... that he'll never love me the way I love him.
With shaking knees, I turned my back on them and held on to a table. I didn't waste any time and immediately went out of the restaurant, but in my panic, I took a wrong step on the stairs, so I stumbled there. I let out a muffled scream when I completely fell down the stairs, down to the floor. It was only three steps and low, but the impact of my fall was strong, especially on my hips.
I immediately held my stomach and closed my eyes tightly. I can feel the extreme pain in my stomach; it was almost unbearable. My hips also hit the corner of the stairs. With trembling hands, I opened my eyes, and I was so scared when I saw blood flowing down my thigh.
"C-Crescent!"
I heard Luca's voice, but I couldn't even bother to notice it. More tears escaped from my eyes while I was looking at the blood flowing down my thigh. I completely sobbed and held my stomach... That was the last thing on my mind before I completely lost consciousness.