Universe (VegasPete) R18

Chapter 63 - Whispers from an old friend

-Pete-

« Hum, Khun Pete? Do you want me to knock for you? »

I turned my head towards Lek who was standing right behind me, giving him a dark gaze.

« I'll do it. Just give me a minute. »

We finished climbing the stairs to the fourth floor of the campus building where Emi lives and where Macau spent the night.

I was out of breath and my stomach was still hurting me. But above all, I was nervous. And I couldn't figure out why.

I was standing in front of the closed door of Emi's apartment, staring at the number written on it, just trying to gather my thoughts and find enough courage to lift my hand and knock.

Vegas and Macau's fight was not a simple bicker between two brothers. I knew it from the start that it wouldn't be easy, I knew I don't have freaking superpower to make Vegas change his stubborn mind, but I was confident with Macau.

Because he is different. I know he can understand why Vegas reacted like that; I know he is mature enough to.

But I also know he is still a kid deep inside, even if he hates when we remember him that. He wants to be in control of his life, he wants to be able to make his own choice, choosing his own future. But he is still eighteen, and just like Vegas, I am worried about him.

But I was determined to try and smooth things over between them and I was confident, and even if it was the first time, I knew I was the one able to do it. Yet, the anxiety was taking over me as I was waiting in front of that close door.

I took a deep breath. And eventually knocked.

A few seconds later, we heard the sound of the key inside the door lock and as the door slowly opened, I froze.

I saw the petite but round silhouette of Emi, bundled up in an oversized hoodie appearing in the half-opened door. She lifted her gaze, her face closed, her long dark hair falling on her shoulder covering her chest.

But when our gaze met, her cold demeanor suddenly faded away and a smile appeared on her face.

« Pete-san. » she said in a low, yet joyful voice.

San? Is she Japanese?

I stayed there without saying a word, my heart beating in my chest strongly. I wasn't expecting Emi to greet us, I was expecting Macau. And suddenly I realized why I was nervous. It was not because of Macau and Vegas' fight or my ability to make things right between them.

It was because of Emi.

I didn't know if it was because she pointed a gun directly at my head a few hours ago or because I was shy in front of a someone I knew nothing about who happened to be the future mother of Macau's child, the brother of my now fiancé.

The situation was like my head right now: a freaking mess.

"Hi...Hum, sorry to disturb but is Macau here?" I said, smiling at her, but I couldn't hide the nervousness making my voice tremble.

Emi nodded, her dark gaze still hooked on mine and stepped aside to let us in, still smiling slightly.

As I saw her side profile, I could now clearly see the bump even if her clothes were large. I stared for a few seconds. It was clear that she was far in the pregnancy. And again, my heart started to race inside my chest, feeling that strange warm and peaceful feeling spreading in me.

I quickly shifted my gaze and walked inside the apartment, followed closely by Lek who clearly was on edge. And I couldn't blame him after what Emi did last night.