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THE ALPHA'S TWIST OF FATE

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Tala discovers she's pregnant after a brief relationship with Lowell, who unbeknownst to her is her aunt Liz's boyfriend. When Lowell visits Liz, Tala is shocked to learn of his connection to her aunt. Liz demands Tala terminate the pregnancy, but Tala refuses, feeling a strong connection to the unborn child. Despite the complicated web of relationships and the pressure from her aunt, Tala decides to keep the baby and confront Lowell about his impending fatherhood. The story explores themes of family, loyalty, and the complexities of relationships.
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Chapter 1 - THE ALPHA'S TWIST OF FATE

 CHAPTER ONE

 TALA

 

 He pulled out of me and I smiled, sex with Lowell has always been the best, I crave him more and more every time I set my eyes on him. He knew how to please a woman, very much.

 I love Lowell so much. Who wouldn't? 

 Lowell was a Twenty-seven years old guy,well built; dark, tall, lickable six-packs, smoldering eyes, powerful with sharp white teeth, of course he's an Alpha everything about him screams sexy!

 I've known Lowell for four months now, I got to find out he was an Alpha the second month of us dating.

 Knowing someday Lowell will find his Luna and I'll either be his mistress or be left alone makes my heart glitch.I'm just a normal girl with no attributes of a Luna or whatsoever. Frustrated about this fact, I got up, dressed and headed home, it was already getting late. 

 

 ****

I lay in bed, I felt the familiar stirrings within my body. My body ached with a hollow longing, like an emptiness that couldn't be filled. I have been feeling it for weeks now, a restless energy that seems to come up each passing day. 

Tala, a Twenty-one year old girl, was a distant cousin of Liz. She became an orphan at Eighteen with no family to support her, but luckily for her, Liz took her in.

I knew exactly what I wanted - my instincts were craving for an alpha, a mate to satisfy my urges that are at the verge of consuming me.

But where was he? I had made out with two guys but none had completed me. Sometimes, I wonder if I will ever find my alpha or maybe I am doomed to be alone forever.

 I never told Liz who I truly was, she was skeptical. Maybe Liz will throw me out of her apartment. Nahh!! I was never going to tell her. Humans see us with this nature as monsters.

 Liz was back…

 Liz Adolf, a Twenty-five years old beautiful, slender woman opened her heart and home to me,and formed a deep and unbreakable bond, like two threads woven together into an unshakeable tapestry. We created a bond that was truly sisterly in every sense of the word. Liz is a sweetheart that accommodates every living thing around her.

 "Liz, you're back" I said jumping from the couch to hug her.

 "Yeah, I am," Liz answered with a smile, returning the hug.

 "What is up for dinner,Tala? I'm really hungry", 

 "Didn't you have dinner at Lowell's place?" Tala snapped back immediately with a mocking laughter.

 "Stop acting silly, T. Well.. I ate but then I still needed to eat, I used a lot of energy" Liz said with a familiar look that I seemed to understand.

 Tala understood what she meant by "I used a lot of energy", ofcourse.

 For the past four months Liz started seeing Lowell. It had always been Lowell this,Lowell that. Well… I was happy for her though.

 I went to the kitchen to prepare something for us to eat for dinner, I was still pondering about my emotions.

How long till I get to find my alpha, my emotions were eating me up already.

 "Tala, what's burning!!!!" Liz shouted from the living room.

 Shit!! I put food on the fire. I ran to the kitchen and discovered it was filled with smoke.

 What the hell is wrong with me lately? I've been acting weirdly of late. 

"What's up with you, T? You've been acting really withdrawn lately. The other day, you left the shower running and I had to come put it off, is everything okay?"

 "Yes Liz, I'm fine" I lied.

 How was I supposed to tell her what was wrong with me?

 "If you say so then, you know you could always talk to me concerning any of your worries right? I'm always here for you as your big sister" Liz said and tickled me.

 Sweet Liz! How I love her so much.

"So.. Lowell said he'll be visiting soon, I can't wait for you to meet him," Liz said clapping her hands with a lot of excitement.

"I can't wait too, I've heard so much about him and I can't wait to see him, your prince charming" I winked at her playfully.

 Awww… she looks so in love, I wish that was me right now but here I am struggling with some stupid emotions in my head. I wasn't even supposed to be feeling this way, I don't know why this is happening to me.

 I went to my room and tuned on the radio, the popular Paul Simon song "Father and daughter" was playing and my emotions kicked in again!

 It hasn't been easy recovering from my Mum and Dad's death, the accident is still fresh in my head till date…

 After a boring day at work, my Dad came back and decided to take me and Mom for a ride in his car, although it was already rickety, it served us a lot. I remember a truck coming in the opposite direction, there and then, the brakes failed.

 I screamed and screamed but before I could say any more things, I passed out.

I woke up at St. Anne's Hospital, Ohio.

Memories of everything that happened replayed in my head and I started screaming my Mom's name. My aunt Liz who was a distant cousin but fond of me was there, she patted me till I slept off.

 I woke up alright and the news of my Parents death was relayed to me, I couldn't cry, I sat there helpless. They were my world, everything about me revolved around them. 

 As I layed on my bed soliloquising, I slept off.

 He pulled my chin up, I couldn't see his face clearly but I saw his body. Well.. built, Damn!! Who the hell is this? And why can I see his face clearly?

 He was caressing my face and It felt so warm, I've never felt this way before. I closed my eyes to feel his warm hands on my face, my heart was racing so fast.

"Beep beep beep" my ear-piercing alarm shattered my beautiful sleep. I struggled to recall the details with my sleepy eyes but they slipped through my fingers.

The face of the man in my dream was hazy, yet he left an incredible mark to my subconscious.

I sluggishly reached over to silence the alarm, a reminder of the real world waiting.

I lay there, feeling the warmth of my bed, the comfort of my pillow, and the reluctance to leave the haven of my dreams.

 

 CHAPTER 2

LOWELL

I woke up early, feeling the warmth of the sun peeking through my window. Stretched my muscular body and yawned, revealing my sharp teeth. After a quick workout and a cold shower, I dressed in my signature black leather jacket and jeans. 

"It's going to be a good day I suppose," I said to myself, smiling and admiring my physique in the mirror.

As I headed to the kitchen for breakfast, my mind wandered to my plans for the day. I had a meeting at the architecture firm to discuss a new project, a high-rise building in the city center. 

I spent the morning going over the designs and brainstorming ideas with his team.

After lunch with Emily, my colleague and very good friend, I headed to the pack gathering, a monthly tradition where we would normally catch up and bond over our shared werewolf heritage. We met at a trendy bar in the city, blending in with the human crowd.

Marco and Dante, my cousins, raised their glasses in a toast. "To Lowell, the most humanized werewolf we know!"

I chuckled, taking a sip of my beer. "Hey, someone's got to represent our kind in the human world."

Dante teased, "Yeah, but don't forget your roots, Lowell. You're one of us, a true werewolf."

I smiled, feeling a sense of pride and loyalty to my pack. "I'll never forget, cousins. But I've got a life to live, a mate to love, and a future to build."

The pack leader, Alessandro, nodded in approval. "We respect your choices, Lowell. Just remember, your true mate is out there, and when you find her, you'll know."

 Immediately, my thoughts drifted to Liz, my human girlfriend. I really like her but then she's not what I want. I shook my head to remove the thought and focus on the discussion with my packs.

As the night wore on, I and my pack celebrated our bond, our laughter and stories mingling with the human crowd. We talked about their lives, their jobs, and their families. I really felt grateful for his pack, his support system in the human world.

It was really boring at times just hanging out with humans, it's never as lively as this.

But as the night wore on, my werewolf nature started haunting me. I felt the urge to run, to hunt, to let this wolf side of me free. I excused himself, stepping out into the night air.

The city streets were alive with energy, the sounds of cars and music filling the air.

 "A lovely city" I hummed under my breath.

 The sight of happy couples holding hands and families laughing together only served as a reminder to what I was missing. My inner wolf growled in agreement. I needed my Luna, my mate, my partner in every part of the world.

My mind wandered back to Liz, the beautiful human who captured my attention. I had revealed my true nature to her expecting her to flee in fear, but instead she seems to be more drawn to me.

I thought about the numerous women I have been with, none of them ever satisfied the deep-seated longing within me. My wolf craved for something more, something real.

As I turned a corner, I spotted a small bookstore. On second thought, I decided to enter, hoping to find some kind of distractions in there from my thoughts. The musty scent of old books enveloped me as I wandered through the shelves.

Then I saw her - a stunning young woman with piercing green eyes and thick black long hair, sitting at a small table, reading a book.

Our eyes met and I felt my heart skip.

"Hey", I said, trying to sound as calm as ever. "Mind if I join you?"

She smiled, her eyes crinkled at the corners. "Not at all".

I sat down across from her, and we introduced ourselves. Her name was Tala, she was a lover of books, she came to the book shop most evenings to read.

We talked for hours, sharing, sharing stories and laughter, and I felt a connection with her that I had never experienced before.

She is not just beautiful but intelligent and creative as well. At one point, we stumbled upon a shared love for old movies and old songs, it happened to be her favorite old movie was my favorite too. 

I felt like I have known her for years, not just hours.

 

"Lowell, tell me something that no one else knows about," she said. 

I was scared that she might despise me if I told her but there was something about Tala that made me feel like I could trust her with my deepest secrets. 

"I have a special connection to the moon", I said, my voice barely above a whisper. "I feel it's pull, it's energy, in a way that's hard to explain".

Tala's eyes lit with intrigue. "That's amazing," she said 

"I've always been fascinated by the moon's power and its energy too".

In that moment, I felt a spark of recognition, like I found a kindred spirit. 

She checked her time, it was getting late already. I knew that but I didn't want to leave the moment.

" I will be heading home now," she said, closing the book chapter.

"Do you mind if I walk you down?" My voice sounded desperate but then I did not really care.

"Sure, but I will be taking a taxi where I live isn't a walkable distance" 

"That's fine."

 I knew I wanted to see her again but did not know how to ask, this was very unlike me. It seems I have just become weak just by being with her.

I walked her down to the street where we stood waiting for her to board a a taxi 

 "How do I get to see you again, Tala"? I finally asked.

 

 "I come here every Monday, Thursday and Friday by 7pm, we could meet here any of those days you're free."

 Satisfied by her response, I nodded and smiled. She finally found a taxi and left..

While walking back, I knew this was another story that was only just beginning to unfold.

 CHAPTER 3

 HEART WHISPERS.

 

 " Anticipating seeing Tala at least three times a week always made me excited. Our meeting at the bookshop blossomed. 

We found ourselves reading books together, arguing about a particular topic, taking leisure strolls, sharing laughter and eating roadside foods. 

Each passing day, my affection for Tala deepened, but I had second thoughts, I didn't want to get rejected or ruin our newfound friendship.

 I felt so connected with her, I remember telling her I felt a strong connection between the moon and it seems she never really understood what I meant. Maybe I would have just told her of my true nature, that I am a wolf.

 Liz…

In the past few days, communication with her has been rocky. We rarely see each other. 

It has been that way since I met Tala at the bookshop. I enjoyed her company more but then I would not want to hurt Liz."

 I pondered upon all of these as I prepared for work. 

 *****

"I can't believe how much my life has changed since the encounter with Lowell at the bookshop. Lowell is everything I never knew I wanted - handsome, charming,, with a scent that drives me wild. Every moment we spend together is like magic, and I find myself smiling like a fool each time I think about him.

 Liz has noticed the change in me and is constantly pestering me to spill the beans, 'You're seeing someone, aren't you?' she asks, inquisitively.

But I'm not ready to share my secret yet. I'm not sure what this is, or where it's going.

 But there's something else that makes my heart race and palm sweat. Lowell mentioned that the moon energizes him, and I can't help but wonder...could he be like me? A wolf? The thought sends shivers down my spine. I have never met another wolf before and the possibility that Lowell might be one too is both thrilling and terrifying.

 I'm scared to reveal my true nature to him, scared that it might ruin this connection we share. What if he gets afraid of me?

But at the same time, I can't help but feel drawn to him, like we share a secret language only we could understand.

 Suddenly, I felt very excited. We were meeting at the popular ' 'Neu de cafe ''. He opted for the idea of us having a coffee there and I agreed.

 "I need to wear something very nice," I said, searching through my wardrobe. Then, I found a blue gown, a beautiful one that fits my eyes perfectly. It was lovely and made me feel pretty and confident. I knew I had made the right choice".

 ****

" It was 2pm and I was already waiting for Tala, I was a bit nervous but then I had to go for what I wanted. The door opened and I saw the woman that has been giving me sleepless nights. 

She looked so beautiful in that blue dress that I couldn't stop staring at her".

 "Hey, Lowell," she said shyly as she sat down.

 "Hi Tala, you look really beautiful in this dress" I said, bringing myself back.

 "Thank you, it took me a while before I could get this" she said laughing, showing her white teeth and dimples.

 I ordered the coffee but throughout the discussion I couldn't stop staring at her. I couldn't hold it anymore, I had to tell her how I felt.

"I'm in love with you, Tala" I said with my voice trembling.

 She looked shocked and I understood, probably she wasn't expecting it to happen so suddenly.

 "Since the day I met you at the bookstore I can't get my mind off you. I've always been anticipating our meeting each time, I love you and I will understand if you don't feel same for me right now but just give it a trial I promise not to do anything to hurt you" 

My heart lifted immediately when I told her these words.

 She did something very shocking afterwards, she kissed me! 

 "I like you alot, Lowell. I don't know if it's love but I don't mind trying this with you" she said holding my hands.

 I felt like I won a lottery when she said those words.

 I asked her for dinner at my place and she accepted. We left the coffee shop and headed to my apartment. 

As we walked in, Tala couldn't help but notice how big my apartment was. "You live alone here?" She asked, surprised.

I nodded, "Yeah, I love alone. My... pack sometimes comes to visit me." I accidentally let the word "pack" slip out.

 "A pack? I thought that was a term used by wolves," she said with excitement. "Or are you... a wolf?"

I took a deep breath and said, finally, "Yes, I'm a wolf. I wanted to tell you earlier, but I was afraid you'd be scared of me."

Tala smiled, "scared of you? Why would I be scared of you? I'm a wolverine myself!" She chuckled.

"I had a feeling there was something special about you the first time I met you at the bookshop, but I wasn't really sure of what it was," I said with a big smile.

 

We both laughed, relieved that we could be our true selves around each other.

I made a simple dinner for us. "I never knew you could cook this good," she said between mouthfuls.

"There's lots of things I could do that you don't know" I said flirty.

After eating, we sat on the couch talking about nothing in particular. I couldn't stop staring at her lips, it looked so soft.

 

I went closer and kissed her, she kissed me back then, I knew she wanted me just as much as I wanted her..

As our lips met, the world around us melted away. 

Her response was immediate, her lips parting to deepen the kiss. I felt her hands in my hair, pulling me closer, and I knew we were lost in the same desire. 

My hand traced the curve of her thigh, feeling the warmth of her skin. "Do you want us to do this?" I whispered, my voice barely audible over the pounding of my heart. 

I needed to hear her say it, to know we were on the same page. 

"Yes," she breathed, her voice trembling with emotion. I undressed her slowly, savoring every moment. Her beauty left me breathless.

 I kissed every inch of her skin, drunk on the scent of her, the softness of her flesh. Our connection was electric, every touch igniting a fire that threatened to consume us. 

When we finally came together, it was like nothing I'd ever known. The intimacy, the passion, the emotion of it all was overwhelming. In that moment, we were one, our hearts beating as a single together.

 CHAPTER 4

 TURNS 

I layed in bed, reminiscing about what happened yesterday. It was really beautiful and I felt like being in his arms forever.

"Tala" I heard my name downstairs. I came back home really late at night and that's very unlike me. Liz really wanted to know what happened but I was too tired for any form of discussion yesterday.

I went downstairs and she was seated on the couch, "I'm sure you've rested enough, now can you tell me about last night?"

Oh Liz! At this point I wish she had forgotten about last night 

"uhmm.." I stuttered, 

I wasn't really used to saying things like this to her but then I think it's high time I tell her about Lowell.

"Okay, his name is Lowell and we met at the bookstore weeks ago. We've been really bonding for a while now, he asked me out to dinner yesterday and I agreed. One thing let go another and we had sex" I said shyly.

"Lowell? That's his name?" Liz asked with all seriousness.

 "That's the name of the guy I told you we've dating for few months now"

I took a wrap of chocolate on the table, ate it, and said to her, " I'm sure they're lots of Lowell in this city, Liz. You're getting worked up over nothing"

"I guess you're right, anyway, he'll be coming tonight for dinner." she said smiling.

She mentioned this couple of weeks ago and I'd really love to see this Lowell which happened to bear the same name as my man.

My man? I couldn't stop smiling when I thought of that, I had a man of my kind now.

 *****

"Ding ding" the doorbell rang, I heard it from my room but didn't bother since Liz was in the living room.

I heard voices and decided to leave my room, maybe her man was here already.

I walked into the living room but what I saw left me speechless. 

Lowell, was standing in my living room, sipping a glass of wine with my aunt Liz. My mind went blank as I tried to process what I was seeing. How did he get to know my address? I never shared it with him.

"Lowell," I managed to say, my voice trembling.

He turned around, looked at me and was as confused as I was. "What are you doing here, Tala?", he said, his eyes darting between Liz and me.

I felt like I had been punched in the gut. "What's going on here? You never mentioned you were coming, and how did you find my address?" I demanded, trying to act cool.

Lowell looked at Liz, then back at me, he looked confused. "I don't understand, Tala. Liz invited me over for dinner and I had no idea you lived here too"

Liz stepped forward, a fake grin on her face. 

"What's going on here is that Lowell is my boyfriend, Tala. I told you he was coming today, remember?

My head was spinning. Boyfriend? Lowell was Liz's boyfriend?

The same Lowell I was really into and thought we were a thing? The same one I've shared my deepest secrets with? I felt very betrayed. 

"All along, you knew Liz was my aunt, and you still played me?" I accused, my voice rising.

Lowell took a step forward trying to reach out to me but I took a step backward. "Tala, I swear, I had no idea. Liz never mentioned you were her niece."

I couldn't believe what I was hearing. The room seemed to close in on me as I tried to process everything.

Liz's eyes widened as she turned to Lowell, her voice trembling with anger and disbelief. "You're dating my niece? Tala, is this true? Is this the Lowell you talked about?

I nodded, feeling a mix of emotions: anger, hurt, and betrayal. "Yes, Liz."

Lowell had this guilty look on his face. "Liz, I can explain. I didn't mean to hurt anyone. I met Tala at the bookstore and we connected really well. I got to find out she was of my kind and that made us bond even more, and I never knew she was your niece."

Liz looked really pitiful at this point. "Tala, is of your kind? Tala is a wolverine? And I never knew? And the best you could do was play both aunt and niece"?

Liz's voice was icy cold. "Get out of my house, out!"

There was tension in the room and I felt it. There was a lot going on in my head at this point.

Liz looked at me sternly and I knew I had some explanations to give.

 

 

 CHAPTER 5

 MORE TURNS

 

It's been two days since the incident with Lowell and I would really say it's been the worst two days of my life.

Liz has distanced herself from me and I felt even more alone.

The day it all happened, I tried explaining to her.

"All along you hid the fact that you were not normal? Is this how you pay me back after all these years of goodness to you?" Liz cried regretfully.

"I never meant to keep you in the dark, I was just scared you might see me differently if I mentioned it to you" I answered, terrifyingly.

"No wonder you weren't open to me, I tried talking about your whole 

love affair but you were so secretive about it. Little did I know it was Lowell of all the men out there" she screamed at me while crying.

I felt worthless.

I betrayed the hands that took me in, fed me and made me to never feel alone, Liz was the only family I had and I know I hurt her but she has to understand it wasn't intentional, I never knew Lowell was her man.

 

 

 ****

I was writing in my diary when suddenly, I felt nauseous. I ran to the bathroom.

This is the third time I'm vomiting this morning and I hope it's not what I'm thinking.

Instead of presuming I decided to visit a drugstore very close to the house to get a pregnancy test strip.

On reaching home, I saw Liz's car outside. She was sitting down tiredly on the couch but, when she saw me she murmured something under her breath and truthfully speaking I wasn't ready to upset her more. 

"I have more pressing issues I need to attend to," I said to myself, while walking down to my room.

I did the test and I tested positive.

I was pregnant!

I was pregnant for a man that cheated and lied to both me and my aunt?

I felt overwhelmed, unsure of how to process everything. 

I was pregnant with Lowell's child but he betrayed me. I didn't know if I should tell him or terminate the pregnancy.

I was scared to tell Liz, fearing her anger would grow.

Dark thoughts crept in, making me consider ending my life to escape everything.

But I knew I couldn't do that. I felt alone, unsure of who to turn to. I needed help, but didn't know where to find it.

But I made up my mind, I was going to tell Liz about it.

I took a deep breath and approached Liz, who was engrossed in her work at the dining table. My heart raced as I whispered, "I'm pregnant, Liz."

She removed her glasses, looking up at me with a mix of shock and disbelief. "What did you just say? That you're pregnant? Who's responsible for this? And how are you sure you're pregnant?" she asked, her voice firm but laced with concern.

I hesitated, but knew I had to tell her the truth. 

"Lowell...he's responsible. He's the only one I've been intimate with recently. I felt really sick, and I suspected it might be a pregnancy. So, I took a test, and it came out positive."

Liz's expression turned stern. "You'll have to remove that baby, Tala. I won't allow a bastard under my roof," she said, her voice cold, as if the decision was final.

I felt a surge of emotions: fear, anxiety, and desperation. "I can't remove it, Liz. I can't," I cried, my voice shaking.

Liz's gaze didn't change. "You have no choice, Tala. You're not ready to be a mother. And with Lowell's betrayal...no, I won't allow it."

I felt tears streaming down my face as I turned and ran back to my room, feeling defeated and alone. 

Maybe I had made a mistake telling Liz. Maybe I should have kept it to myself. 

I thought about Lowell, and how much my life had changed since the incident. 

I had avoided him completely, refusing to pick up his calls or even respond to his messages..

The constant buzzing of my phone with calls and messages made me block him.

But now, I knew I had to contact him again. I needed to see him, to tell him that he was going to be a father soon.

I can't remove this baby no matter what Liz said. I knew I had to take responsibility, so I took a deep breath and unblocked him. 

My heart raced as I sent him a text.

"We need to talk," I wrote, trying to keep my emotions in check.

Anxiously awaiting his reply, I thought of how he was going to react to the message. Would he even care?

Finally, my phone buzzed. "I've been trying to reach you for weeks. I couldn't come around because I knew I wasn't welcomed. Are you okay? What's going on?

I hesitated, trying not to reveal so much. "We need to talk in person," I wrote, trying to stay firm.

We arranged to meet at a coffee shop.I arrived early, my nerves on edge. 

When Lowell walked in, I felt angry and hurt at the same time but as I looked into his eyes, I knew I had to be strong.

"We need to talk about us", I said, my voice shaking slightly.

Lowell, looking concerned and curious, asked, "what's going on, Tala?"

I took a deep breath and let it out slowly. "I'm pregnant, Lowell. You're going to be a father".

 CHAPTER SIX

MAYBE THIS WAS IT, I GUESS?

 

Pregnant for me! This was the best news of my life.

 "You mean I'm going to be a father soon?" I smiled, trying to hide my excitement.

I still saw resentment on her face as she said. "Yes, but we'll have to find a way to co-parent since we cannot be together".

I knew where all of these were coming from. She hasn't forgiven me for everything and she didn't even give me the chance to explain myself. 

Maybe this was the right time to make things right with her, with us, with my unborn child 

"Tala, I'm really sorry for everything I put you through. I never meant to hurt you,I promise". I explained, almost at the verge of tearing up.

"Life without you in it has been very useless, I love you so much and for the past few weeks I've not been myself. I tried reaching out to you but to no avail."

From the look on her face, it looked like she wasn't buying any of what I was saying but I meant everything I said. I tried reaching out to her hands on the table but she pulled her hands out.

"I know you're hurt, but I'm going to make it up to you, I promise" I said, hoping it sounded convincing enough.

 ****

I came back home with mixed feelings, I was happy that he accepted for me to keep the pregnancy but at the same time, I was sad because it looked like the baby was going to bring us back together.

How was Liz going to feel about me going back to a man that betrayed us? 

Getting pregnant alone was enough heartbreak on her part already but I don't think she will bear the sight of us coming back.

My phone buzzed. "I missed you, can I see you again tomorrow? This time around at my place, please?" 

My heart raced.

Was I still in love with him? I know I tried acting tough earlier today but seeing his sincerity melted my heart.

I responded to the message, "Yes, we can".

I was still in love with him even though he broke me completely. I still wanted him and a part of me was excited he was the father of my baby.

I got to his place and nothing had changed from the last time I was here.

It brought back memories as I rubbed my stomach, smiling.

He led me to the dining room and it felt like he was expecting more people.

"Are you expecting more people?" I asked coldly, trying to look less concerned.

He smiled and held my hand "I made all of this food for you two, my baby and you" 

My heart melted at his response even though I tried to look unbothered 

God! Is this it for me?

I ate silently, not saying a word because I had a lot of questions going on in my head already. 

Throughout the meal,he kept staring at me and I felt so uncomfortable.

"I want us back together, Tala. I want to have a family with you, I want this child to grow up in the same house as us" he finally said, with all amount of honesty in his voice.

"You hurt me, Lowell. I don't think I can forget it". I said almost in whispers.

He held my hands again, this time coming really close to me. "I know and I'm sorry, please give me a chance to make it right with you, please. I am madly in love with you"

"What about my aunt? What's she going to think of me? She took me in when I had no one and now I'm going behind her back to be with a man she once loved? I cried, resting my head on his shoulder.

"Whatever was meant to be was meant to be, Tala. She will get to understand that someday" 

Honestly, I felt like he wasn't wrong at all.

This was my life, my child's life. I'm not going to let anyone ruin our happiness.

I looked at him coyly and said "I've missed you too". 

He pulled me closer to him and kissed me, and I felt the electric shock run down my spine. 

I kissed him back passionately, we kissed until we couldn't no more.

He looked at me and smiled.

I guess this was it, our destiny.