FATE'S SECOND CHANCES

Chapter 29

East buzzed the doorbell of Nicole's apartment with trembling hands. This day would decide his fate with Nicole not knowing what to expect. But that was what love was all about you have to take risks for the one you love. East knew he was risking his heart there were no guarantees for a happy ending but for the sake of Nicole he was willing to sacrifice himself.

The first thing East noticed as Nicole opened the door was the guarded expression on her face. It was as if she didn't even want him to enter her apartment. It hurt deep inside but East had to be strong and he was not going to leave Nicole until he had said his peace. She paved way for him to enter but with it was given with half a heart. East felt that no matter what he did or say won't change what was in her mind. But he still had to try with all his heart.

Can I come in Nicky? he asked feeling uncertain the look on Nicole's face wary knowing Kevin got to her first and she believed him.

You know why I'm here Nicky. Just the look in your face. I know you believe Kevin and all his lies.

Nicole's eyes looked unbelieving but she didn't utter a single word as they sat woodenly in her sofa. Nicole had to hear his story. He had to open her eyes to save her.

But I was there Nicky. I left the party early and I saw Kevin rushing out of the hotel. I had been seeing Kevin time and again with Sharon Taylor one of the Account Officers in the Sales Department flirting with each other in the office. I thought it was just purely fun between colleagues but I caught them that night lip locking in one corner of the ballroom. But I needed more proof that's when I saw him that night as he left the hotel in a rush and decided to tail Kevin. I had this gut feeling that this was it. I wanted to save you from anymore heartache. I saw him turn into the Lakeview inn an inconspicuous inn in the outskirts of Boston. This time I heard them talk Nicole. Their hands were all over each other. Kevin doesn't love you Nicole. He's only using you to tie your rich families together to please his father. He loves another woman Nicole Sharon Taylor. One his father does not approve of. He says all those words of love to you but he doesn't mean it! East said the torment of revealing everything showed in his face.

I was in a rage when I heard all the things he planned to do. Your marriage will only be a sham to please his father. I socked the living daylights out of him and confronted him that I know what his devious plans are. I told him how much I loved you and I will expose him so you will know the truth.

Nicole had tears in her eyes looking almost on the verge of a breakdown. You're lying East! Kevin will never do that to me. He's been loving and devoted to me all these years. He couldn't do that! He's even in New York on a business trip how could you possibly see him! Kevin was right you just wanted to ruin what we have. she cried tears falling down from her face.

East wanted to comfort her to make her cry safely in his arms as he reached out for her. But she was belligerent slapping him hard on the face. East was stunned at the impact his face filled with pain.

Do you think that lowly of me that I'd lie about all this. Yes I'm that desperate for your love but I won't stoop that low to even destroy Kevin in your eyes if it wasn't the truth! I saw Kevin with my very own eyes please believe me. I love you and I just don't want you to get hurt. I don't want you to have a marriage filled with pain. That asshole is only using you and your love. After he gets what he wants his going to divorce you and throw all your love away.

No! No Kevin can never do that to me. Kevin was right you're just jealous. You're going to feed me a bunch of lies. Lies that would destroy us. Lies that you yourself had done in the past. For once in my life I had found someone who truly loves me and you want to ruin my happiness East. What kind of guy are you? she shouted angrily at him.