She suddenly hugged me and I sighed and just kept my left hand over her shoulder to calm her down. I could sense that she really is hurt and finally found realization regarding whatever she has done in the past with me was wrong.
Besides that she is also having some problems in her personal life. Maybe loneliness is her problem. I could see that she is stressed and have lost some weight.
I don't know if I should forgive her or not. Because all she did was use me and wanted to be big.
Well, she did become so famous that now she is an important celebrity. When she left me to be with Antonio I thought she will be happy with him.
Never thought he will put her in this state. She is so much different now. Like a fragile body with so much baggage of emotions. But why did that bastard treat her so badly?
"What about your parents?" I asked.
"They are Divorced."
"Oh."
"Alex...I am pregnant." She said in a whisper voice.
"It's Antonio's child and I don't know what to do? Where to go? How to manage? I am....just." She started to panic and I consoled her by making her quiet while hugging her gently.
She was crying on my shoulder and I couldn't see her crying so I said I'll help her in every way.
Her face lit up like a Christmas tree and she looked into my eyes holding many emotions which I couldn't decipher. But somehow seeing her in a bit of relief made me feels at peace. She doesn't deserve to be in such state.
"Have you visited the hospital for checkup?" I asked.
"Yes. I have met my personal doctor and a routine checkup chart is been given to me, along with that a diet chart as well."
"I'll arrange a person to take care of you at home. You don't have to do any chores by yourself and no driving, no alcohol. You should be very careful at this time. I'll arrange a driver as well.
Come I'll drop you home for now. You need to rest." I said with concern and mentally noted few things to be arranged for her, as well as saved the doc's contact number.
After dropping her off at her apartment and headed towards Ray's place i.e. Reney's.
"Hey buddy! How's our old man?" Ray came up and hugged me.
Greeted him back and said,
"Dad is a bit better now."
We sat in one of the inner booth and talked about few general things first about work and all. Then I told him about the Italy business trip.
"Oh I knew it. You two will end up together....Lucky bastard." Ray said in I-Knew-It-all look.
"Well, damn I am the luckiest, happiest man on earth right now." I proudly said to him with a smile. I was thinking about her but soon my thoughts got replaced by Cherry's face. Today's meeting came into my mind.
"What's the matter Alex?" Ray asked me and I discussed about Cherry with Ray. I told him all of the things that had happened today.
"Hmm...So she is pregnant and you're going to help her out but Scarlet is unaware of all these things. Are you crazy?" Ray said in a serious tone.
"I know... but do you really think that if I tell Scarlet about Cherry, she will be fine with my decision?" I asked him while pondering upon the matter.
"She is different man and she will understand you. Besides you are just helping out Cherry so there is nothing wrong about it. But just be careful while being with that damn drama queen.
I don't know, out of all people why did she approach you to discuss all of her emotional turmoil." He said with a thought and now I was thinking about Scarlet.
Finally I decided that its better I talk about Cherry with my Dove.
I don't want to have misunderstanding between us later on. Truth is I don't want to lose her in any way.
She is my world.
Scarlet's Pov~
"Sweetie I want to celebrate his birthday in a very special way. So would you come along with me for shopping today?"
Estelle asked me while we were preparing breakfast together at Mr. Pearce's mansion. (Note: Estelle is Ashton's wife and Ashton is Alex's elder brother.
"Oh... Yes of course I will." I replied with a huge smile.
"Aww thanks sweetheart. I am so very excited! She said with joy and suddenly everyone was screaming for food.
"Let's just serve them breakfast quickly or else they will die of hunger." I said and so we started to serve food to everyone at the dining hall. Sunday morning breakfast was a happy family time.
I could feel that being with family is such a blessing. Well, dad is almost fine now. He just has to do some physical exercise to get healthy.
Hence mom is also relieved of stress regarding his health. The twins are having a wonderful time with their uncle and dad.
I looked at Alex and I saw him being so childish with the kids. Playing with them and taking care of them. I must say he will be a cool dad in the future.
Suddenly I remembered what he said to me about Cherry.
" Scarlet....she is pregnant.
Its Antonio's child and he is a bastard who gets drunk and tortures her like hell. He ruined her life due to which she is struggling a lot right now
I told her that I will take care of her. She is alone and I just couldn't see her crying.
And it's not because she is my ex and it's not that I still harbor any feeling for her or anything as such. Being a human I am just helping her as she reached out to me.
So....I hope you will support me in this decision of mine. "
I carefully listened to him and replied a yes. He kissed me on my forehead and then we hugged each other. I trust him hence I don't have to worry about anything.
I am happy that he told me about her.
But deep down somewhere I feel like something is wrong. I am worried for him.
And why did she approach him out of all the people? I have so many questions but the questions can be answered only by her not him.
I was pulled out of my thoughts by Estelle's voice.
"Hey Alex I am taking Scarlet with me for shopping after some time. Okay?"
"Yeah it's fine." He replied with a smile.
An hour later, I and Estelle were in the mall. We were looking for a beautiful gown for her. After looking for two hours we finally found a perfect one, a teal chiffon gown in which she looked beautiful.
"Scarlet, look this dress will be perfect for you." Estelle said while holding the dress for me to take a look at it.
It was beautiful though I don't know what color it is. Maybe light violet or lavender or lilac. I don't know but I can't have it.
"Oh no...I don't need..." she interrupted me.
"Sweetie I am buying this for you. This is so perfect and you will look gorgeous." She was adamant to buy it so I smiled and said a yes to her.
Above is the picture of the strapless dress for Scarlet.
We also looked for matching shoes and accessories for it. After shopping all the needed things we headed over to the men's section and got gifts for Ashton.
After all the purchase we headed straight towards the food court.
Estelle got a call from Ashton and so I went ahead towards the counter to order food for both of us.
"Scarlet." I heard someone calling my name while I stood in the que, so I turned around.
"You..." I was not expecting to meet this person anytime in my life.
"What..." I was interrupted.
"Scarlet please I want to talk to you. Can you meet me tomorrow afternoon at the park? I will be waiting for you. Please, it's a request."
"Vince...but..."
(Note: Vince D'costa was the new Senior Assistant Manager for Pearce Industries projects who later got fired. He had first appeared in chapter 11.)
"Please..."
"Um...okay."
"Thank you. See you tomorrow." He said and left quickly without giving a backward glance.
I don't know why he wants to meet me or what is that he wants to talk about. After that last incident at office, I never thought he will meet me again like this.
Keeping these thoughts at the back of my mind I moved forward ordered up food and went towards Estelle. She was still on call talking with her husband.
Estelle is such a beautiful person. I really like her company. She always has this sweet smile and positive attitude for everything.
After her phone call we talked about a lot of things while having our food. Now it was time for us to head back home so we took all our shopping bags, got into the car and left.
She dropped me at my apartment and thanked me for accompanying her. Lorry was home but she was busy in the kitchen.
Derek's home got renovated fully and hence he is no more staying with us. He is our neighbor who is always busy with his work or several dates.
I was so damn tired now so I lay down on my comfy bed. Pulled out my phone to check and saw few texts from Alex and my sister Sera. I smiled and opened the messages and read them one by one.
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