Finally Grounded (Sequel To The One Who Grounds Me)

Chapter Fifty

Tiana

One month later

The rain pitter patter against the window. Sighing, I rolled over on my back. It's been six weeks, since I found out I was carrying Tristan's child.

I still haven't told him, anything as yet. Every single day, the guilt consumed me more and more. I don't know why, I can't just tell him the truth and just move on. I'm such an awful girlfriend.

His arms wrapped around my middle and i found myself tensing under his hold.

He pressed a kiss to my ears. "You're up early?" He rasped.

"I couldn't sleep."

"Is everything okay?" He asked, propping himself up on his shoulder.

Yes everything is wrong. I hate lying to you. Tristan pushed my hair, behind my ears.

His gaze was soft as he looked at me. "I....." My mouth opened and closed. Biting the insides of my cheek, I shook my head to the sides. I wanted to tell him so badly. But I'm so scared. Instead of responding, I slid my arm around his neck. "I love you." I whispered against his lips, ever so softly.

Tristan's eyes widens at that. It has been at least six weeks since he said those three little words to me. He has been waiting for me to say them back to him since forever.

Even though I was guilty, I did mean everything I just said to him. I smiled sadly. With each passing day the burden I carry becomes more and more heavier.

Tristan pressed a kiss to the tip of my nose. "I love you too." He said.

My heart fluttered in my chest. Inching closer, he covered his lips with mine. Pushing my hand, underneath his shirt. I tried to distract myself.

Now is not the time to think about this. Lifting my head, I deepen the kiss. Groaning Tristan pulled away. My eyebrows furrowed in confusion.

"What is it?"

"I have something for you." He said, getting up off the bed.
Patting my hair down, I pushed myself up into a sitting position.

Tristan rummaged through his pants pocket in annoyance. Nibbling on my lips, I watched him through lowered lashes. After some time, he ambled back over to the bed. Instead of sitting on the bed, he knelt in front of me. My mouth opened and closed. What is he doing?

"I've been going back and forth for the last couple of days. I've never been so nervous in my whole entire life." His eyes, had a mischievous glint in them.

He propped open the square black box, that he had in his hand. Inside was a Three stone diamond ring. Tears welled up in my eyes as I stared at the jewellery. Of all the things, I was expecting. This was not one of them.

"Tiana.... I know I shouldn't be doing this.... but I just can't wait anymore. I...." he licked his lips. ".. Will you marry me?"

Tears poured down my cheek and I shook my head. I couldn't. "... I can't." I croaked.

At the sound of that, Tristan's smile vanished.

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