Love is Blind//Sequel to We're Forbidden

Chapter Five

Alexander's Pov

The following days after Eliza's announcement went on as normally as always. I had always known that children were something she had always wanted, and it was nice to see her so happy for once. I on the other hand, never really thought about having kids. But now, I'm in even deeper shit.

Eliza's pregnant, and I'm still in love with John. I know that the right thing to do would be to break up with John and just pretend like it never happened. Or tell Eliza. To make things even worse, John isn't going to be very happy when I have to tell him about Eliza.

My thoughts were interrupted by a loud knock at the door. I groaned and stood up from my seat on the couch to get up and answer the door. I was surprised to find none other than Aaron Burr standing on my doorstep. He looked absolutely terrible, with dark bags under his eyes, like he hadn't slept in days.

"Hello Aaron," I said as kindly as I could, trying not to show how stressed I actually was. He didn't even attempt to offer a smile back.

"Can I come inside?"

I nodded and pushed the door open further. The two of us sat down across from each other on the couch. I placed my hands in my lap and waited for Aaron to explain why he was here. I heard him sigh next to me.

"Alexander, you know I don't like you, and I know you don't like me either. But I'm not going to set another date for the duel," he told me.

I gave him a confused look. "Why not?"

Aaron leaned forward and rested his elbows on his knees as he stared into the fireplace.

"My wife, Theodosia, isn't getting any better. If she doesn't... make it... I don't want to risk getting shot in a duel with you, because I don't want my daughter to be an orphan," he said sadly.

I gave him a sympathetic look. "I understand. I'm sorry about Theodosia, please tell her Eliza and I hope she gets better," I replied.

He gave me a grateful look and reached out to shake my hand. I took it and as we shook hands, Aaron quietly said, "Thanks, Alex."

He gave me a small smile before leaving me alone with my thoughts again.