Chapter 40

[Unedited, maybe full of spelling mistakes.]

Erica

I was in my living room browsing the web and looking for various pregnancy tips and guides. I had absolutely zero knowledge about pregnancy so I recently started referring books related to pregnancy. I had to still book an appointment with the doctor for my check-up to see how the baby was doing. I heard the door to the house open, but before I could scream for help Ethan walked in with his hands full of bags. Grocery, I suppose. I just turned my eyes away from him and quickly closed the browser before he could see my search. When he placed a plate full of fresh fruits in front of me, I looked up at him in surprise.

"What is this?" There were juicy fruits cut evenly and placed on the plate.

"These are the little things that we call fruits. They are very healthy and good for your body." He replied sarcastically. I rolled my eyes at him in annoyance.

It was yesterday when he left the house when I had a little outburst. Honestly, it felt better to just let out all my frustration and anger on him. My hormones made me irritated and Ethan was cluelessly annoying me more. I didn't know what came over me but as I said all those things to him, I felt light.

"Come on eat it now. These all chips and chocolates and ice cream are very unhealthy for you." My eyes widened a little at his words. For a moment I thought that he knew about the pregnancy but as I observed his expression, he didn't give anything else so I concluded that he was still unaware.

"I'll eat whatever I want. You shouldn't even be here. Don't you have office to attend?" I asked him shutting my laptop.

"I do, but I have realized my priorities now and right now you are more important that anything else." He said with a serious expression.

"What are you trying to do?"

"It's simple, I am trying to win you." He replied cheekily. It was the most cutest face he pulled out and if it weren't for my current anger I would have seriously pinched his cheeks.

Focus, Erica.

It was hard to focus on my target when Ethan was right here and all that we could be doing now was cuddling on the couch. But instead, here I was trying to maintain a straight face as if I wasn't affected by him.

There was no point in arguing with him so I picked up the slices of fruits and put them in my mouth. I was actually very hungry and the baby too. All the while I saw from the corner of my eyes, Ethan watching me with a hint of amusement. I didn't know why he was finding the whole situation so fascinating. I offered him some of the fruits but he just shook his head in refusal. I was surprised he was till here today. What happened yesterday, after that I didn't expect him to be here and being so nice to him. I expected him to be angry and hurt, but he was as bright as a day today, and if he was actually hurt he did a very good job of hiding his emotions.

Now I felt bad for talking to him like that. He did hurt me but he appeared very determined to do what he said yesterday. Sure he was trying and working very hard but I wasn't sure why I couldn't forgive him just yet. Perhaps I needed more healing, within which if Ethan gave up then at least I would know if he was genuinely concerned about us.

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Ethan had left earlier today just before the lunch because apparently there was an emergency in the office. He was very annoyed about that and snapped at the person calling him. I really felt bad for the other person. Before leaving Ethan had given me a quick peck on my lips and promised to be back within two hours.

"You have made a mistake by telling me that." I said to him as he was about to leave. I could sense devil with horns on my shoulder laughing at him.

"What do you mean?" He halted in his tracks and turned to face me.

"If you aren't back within exactly two hours you don't have to bother coming back here." I said with. He had looked at me with a puzzled expression and then nodded before rushing out.

Apparently it was almost time now and if he didn't return within the next seven minutes then he would break his promise. I knew I was being cruel to him but the sick part of me was enjoying this more than I should have.

I glanced at the clock, it showed two minutes. I knew it was impossible for him to be back so early, but still I glanced at the door thinking that he'd be back any minute now. I don't know why but I kind of wanted him to be back early, and not just for the bet but for some other reason that I didn't know. It was as if I wanted to desperately see him.

Knowing it was useless waiting for him to show up I went to the kitchen to heat up the previous night's food. I was hungry and it was beyond my capacity now to stay any longer.

Just then the door bell rang and I went to open it only to find Ethan leaning by the doorframe and panting heavily. I immediately look around to see if there is any danger around or something else.

"What happened to you?" I ask him taking his hand in my hand and noticed that he had a plastic bag in his another hand. Once he regained his breath he spoke, "There's still thirty seconds." Ethan said glancing at his watch. I realized what he was talking about and immediately felt bad for him. It was because of me that he was running from God knows where.

"Come in." I brought him in and he immediately collapsed on the couch inhaling as much air as he could.

"Oh I forgot! I brought us food." He pointed to the plastic bag in his hand. "Damn, I felt like I ran a marathon." He muttered. I was feeling so shitty about myself that I caused him so much trouble.

I brought water for him and served us both food. He gulped the glass down as if he hadn't drank water for ages. I was feeling guilty about my actions. We ate our food in silence and halfway through the food I couldn't help but ask him. "You didn't have to do that." Ethan finished the morsel in his mouth and spoke,

"I promised you that I'll be back on time so how could I back down on my words. I wanted to prove myself to you." He spoke. I couldn't form a reply listening to his words. We both just stared at each other in silence not moving our eyes away from each other.

"I'm done, have you finished?" I asked changing the topic before I say something stupid or worse cry. He nodded and I took away both of our plates but Ethan beat me to it and placed our dishes in the sink. He was acting very sweet and caring and I found myself forgetting the reason why I was mad at him. He was giving me every reason to forgive him. I knew he was genuinely sorry about the situation.

I still remembered the hurt look on his face yesterday when I tild him that the night we spent with each other meant nothing to me. It was a lie, but I couldn't say anything else. I let myself get carried away in my feelings and had the most passionate night of my life with him, in his arms. But the next morning when I woke up besides him I was scared what might happen so I gave him the wrong treatment.

"Baby, what should I do? Should I forgive daddy?" I placed my hand on my belly. I saw that Ethan was out of earshot. "I can't see your daddy like this." A lone tear escapedy eye amd and I formed a decision about myself. In that moment I made a decision that I was going to tell Ethan about our baby. If he would accpet us, accept thahe was going to be a daddy then I would be back with him. There was no place for him in my life if he didn't accept his own child. I realized that I was just waiting for the right moment to get Ethan back. I was hurt and that's why I wanted to punish him to make him realize how I felt. My anger was long forgotten when I saw him for the first time he came back to him.

I

walked to Ethan were he was sitting on the couch probably resting there. It was now or never. I took a deep breath and called him.

"Ethan I have something to tell you."

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Next chapter will be in Ethan's pov. I'm super excited to write it. Till then,

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