French Heartbreakers

Falling

Moments later,

Laurent's POV:
While Fiona was in the bathroom, I laid in her bed, staring at the ceiling. Over and over again, I thought to myself,

How could I be so irresponsible?

Fiona returned to the room and crawled in bed. She cuddled up under my left arm and asked,

"Can I asked you something?"

I silently nodded my head.

"Do you want kids?"
"HELL NO!" I shouted.

Fiona quickly sat up as if I scared her.

"I mean...just not now. With the lifestyle I live. It wouldn't be a good time to raise a child. But I guess I better start thinking how I'm gonna raise a child." I answered in a more calming manner.
"I'm not pregnant, Laurent." Fiona said.
"How do you know? I came inside you. And believe me, my soldiers always make it home." I replied.
"Not on my battlefield." Fiona added and looked away.
"What do you mean?" I sincerely asked.
"I can't have kids. Years ago, before I was famous; I got into a bad car crash. My pelvis was broken. I suffered a lot internal bleeding and damage. I don't even have periods anymore. I'm blessed to be alive." Fiona explained.

I felt like such a jerk. I was gonna flip out on her.

"So you're hundred percent sure you can't get pregnant?" I asked.

Fiona sniffled and nodded her head.

"You wanted to be a mother, huh?" I softly asked.

Fiona nodded her head again and rested her head on my chest. I wiped her tear away with my thumb and held her.

"It's okay." I whispered and kissed the top of her head.

Our touching moment was interrupted by Fiona's phone ringing.

Author's POV:
Unfortunately, Fiona's phone was on the night stand near Laurent. Laurent reached for Fiona's phone and handed it to her. The screen read Candice. Fiona was so glad Laurent didn't see who was calling. She took the phone and got out of bed.

"Is everything okay?" Laurent asked as he watched her put  on a robe.
"Yeah, it's my manager." Fiona answered and stepped out the bedroom.
"Hey, what's up?" Fiona said.
"Hey girl, you sound startled. Am I interrupting something?" Candice asked.
"Nah, I'm fine." Fiona replied.
"Good. I wanted to inform you that Mya's birthday is coming up. And I think we should do something for her." Candice explained.
"Really? Like what?" Fiona asked.
"Maybe a surprise party at her favorite club. Will you help out? Denise is already in." Candice mentioned.
"Sure that sounds great." Fiona agreed.
"Great. Oh, one last thing. I want to take you out for lunch." Candice added.
"Okay...why?" Fiona questioned.
"Because I want to get better acquainted with you." Candice replied.

Everytime, Fiona spoke, she looked over her shoulder to see if Laurent was behind her. She lowered her voice and agreed to meet up with Candice. When Fiona heard Laurent hop out of bed, she rushed Candice off the phone. The bedroom door opened to reveal a completely dressed Laurent.

"Hey, you. Where you going?" Fiona asked as she rested her arms on his shoulders.

Laurent held her waist and said,

"I gotta go. My mami is having a barbecue this afternoon. I'll call you later?"
"Yeah, have a good time." Fiona replied and pecked his lips.
"Ew, morning breath." Laurent teased.
"Shut up, boy." Fiona said and playfully hit Laurent.

Laurent laughed and left Fiona's house. As Laurent pulled up at the mansion; Larry stepped outside.

"Laurent, you just got here?" Larry asked.
"Yeah, what does it look like?" Laurent sarcastically replied.
"Look, mami needs some last minute things. So, I'm gonna to get them and then I'll head to Orlando. I suggest you hurry up." Larry mentioned.
"Okay, get off my back. I'll see you at Mami's." Laurent said and ran in the house.