GIVE HIM (book 2) | ✓

Pearl - promise

"What made you dress like this?" Aven asked me, his hands on my waist.

"I'm going to see someone," I brushed my hair away from my face.

"You need a drive?" He offered and I shook my head, gently kissing his cheek.

"I love you," I told him and he said the same. "I'll be back really soon. Don't miss me."

"I can't promise."

***

I sat in the coffee shop waiting for Lara to arrive. I rested my bag on the floor next to me and greeted an old couple as they asked about my baby and when I was expecting him to brighten my life.

It made me happy to think about dedicating my life to a soul that came out of me but it also made me want to cry when I thought about Hunter. Hunter and Hannah.

Hannah the bitch.

"Pearl," Lara's single clap pulled me out of my thoughts. "I'm here."

"You made that clear," I laughed. "How are you?"

"Eh, good," she smiled. "I brought you news."

I rested my head in my hands, ready to hear them all.

"They're in town."

"Who? Hunter and the bitch?!"

She nodded, not able to hide her smile.

"Do they know I'm here?!"

"I don't think so, they've been traveling a lot recently."

"Oh my God. What are we going to do?"

"Nothing, just stay with Aven. Or it can be your ultimate opportunity to finally face Hannah after what she did to you."

She can't see me. Or him. Hunter can't see my belly.

I shook my head. "I'll figure it out."