Decoy Girlfriend

13: Cold Realities

Sky sat across from Yuna in the café, his heart full of love and hope as he held her hands. But as he looked into her eyes, he sensed a change. Yuna's expression had shifted from relief to something colder, more distant.

"Sky, I need to tell you something," Yuna began, pulling her hands away. "The baby... isn't yours."

Sky's heart sank. "What are you talking about, Yuna? I saw our child. I know you were pregnant while we were together."

Yuna shook her head, her voice firm. "No, Sky. I was with someone else after we broke up. The baby is his."

Sky stared at her, disbelief and pain etched across his face. "Yuna, why are you saying this? I know you're lying. Please, don't push me away."

Yuna's eyes hardened. "You need to let this go, Sky. I have my career to focus on now, and I can't afford any distractions. Please, respect my wishes and leave me alone."

Sky felt a wave of despair wash over him. He could see through her lie, but her resolve seemed unbreakable. He wanted to fight for their love, but he also knew he couldn't force her to accept his help.

"Yuna, if you ever need anything—anything at all—I'll be here for you and the baby," he said quietly, his voice heavy with emotion.

Yuna's expression softened for a brief moment before she steeled herself again. "Thank you, Sky. But I need to do this on my own."

With a final, lingering look, Sky left the café, feeling more lost and heartbroken than ever. He couldn't understand why Yuna was pushing him away, but he resolved to respect her wishes for now.

As the days turned into weeks, Yuna focused on rebuilding her career with single-minded determination. She threw herself into her work, taking on more roles and endorsements to secure a better future for her child. Her manager praised her dedication, and her star began to rise once more.

But the success came at a cost. Yuna's once warm and joyful demeanor was replaced by a cold, business-like attitude. She kept everyone at arm's length, including her friends and colleagues, who noticed the change but didn't dare to question it.

Sky, on the other hand, struggled to move on. He tried to immerse himself in his music, but the melodies felt hollow without Yuna's presence. He couldn't shake the feeling that she was hiding something, that she was suffering in silence. But every attempt to reach out to her was met with cold indifference.

One evening, Sky ran into Yuna at an industry event. She was surrounded by admirers and colleagues, her smile bright but her eyes distant. Sky's heart ached at the sight of her, but he forced himself to approach her.

"Yuna, can we talk?" he asked, his voice soft and hopeful.

Yuna looked at him, her expression unreadable. "There's nothing to talk about, Sky. Please, respect my wishes."

Sky took a deep breath, his eyes pleading. "Yuna, I know you're lying about the baby. Please, just let me help you. We can figure this out together."

Yuna's face hardened, and she turned away from him. "I've told you the truth, Sky. Accept it and move on."

Sky watched her walk away, feeling more helpless than ever. He wanted to believe that she would come around, but her cold demeanor left him doubting whether that day would ever come.

Meanwhile, Yuna continued to juggle her career and motherhood, leaning heavily on her mother for support with the baby. She kept her private life fiercely guarded, avoiding any personal questions from the media and her colleagues.

One night, as Yuna lay in bed, she thought about Sky and the pain she had caused him. She hated pushing him away, but she felt it was the only way to protect herself and her child. She couldn't risk the instability and drama that their relationship had brought into her life.

But as she stared at the ceiling, the weight of her decisions pressed down on her. She missed Sky terribly, missed the love and comfort they had shared. Yet, she convinced herself that this was for the best, that her career and her child's future depended on her staying strong and independent.

Sky, however, refused to give up hope. He continued to watch over Yuna from afar, always ready to step in if she ever needed him. His love for her and their child remained unwavering, even as he struggled to navigate his own pain and loneliness.

Despite the cold front Yuna presented to the world, there were moments when she felt the walls she had built around her heart begin to crack. Late at night, alone in her apartment, she would think about Sky and the life they could have had together. But every time, she would push those thoughts away, reminding herself of her responsibilities and the promises she had made to herself.

As both Sky and Yuna continued down their separate paths, their hearts remained intertwined, bound by the love they had once shared and the child they had created. The future was uncertain, but one thing was clear: their story was far from over.