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“Tomorrow, I will go to see him,” I mention cautiously. “I’ll call you afterward.”
He drops his gaze to the floor, shoving his hands into his jeans pocket. I ache to touch him but know it’s not the right time. It will only anger him.
“Sure,” is all he says before he walks to his car and drives off.
I stand at the door, alone with my baby, wondering why doing the right thing is hurting my best friend so much. I need Beau’s support, his encouragement to get through this. Telling Hunter will be the hardest of all the people I’ve had to tell, and that includes Dad.
Just like ripping a band-aid off, the faster I do it, the less pain I’ll feel.
But maybe, the wound is deeper than I imagine.
After all, this is a man I once believed I fell in love with.
And once I tell him the truth, there’s no turning back.
SEVENTEEN
ALEXA
The glass building stands in front of me in all its glory.
How can a building, tall and built strong, intimidate me to the point of freezing my entire body on the pavement in front of it?
People walk in and out of the revolving doors, yet I stand, unable to take simple steps because the moment I do, everything as I know it will change.
Over a year ago, I first entered this building on a mission to secure a job, not knowing how my life would change under the management of Hunter Cash.
A man who changed my life forever.
All these memories feel like a lifetime ago. As I stare at the building again, I realize everything looks exactly the same.
Everything but me.
My postpartum body is less than desirable. Not that I’m trying to entice Hunter in any way. I just didn’t want his first impression of me to look like I had a baby. Even though that’s why I’m here, to tell him I did. In my head, I have this perfect scenario that involves small talk and then easing my way into the conversion.
Though, with the tired face, big boobs, and bump, which hasn’t gone down much, I’m a fool to think I can hide the truth.
It took me two hours this morning to find a suitable outfit. I chose a black maxi dress that hides my stomach and flows nicely to my ankles. The bodice is loose, but unfortunately, my breasts are out of control. I’ve tied my hair back into a ponytail and wear makeup to cover the dark circles under my eyes. It’s the best I can do, considering I had a baby two short weeks ago.
With a deep breath, I force my feet to move and follow the people walking into the building. Once inside, my chest tightens even more.
I can’t do this.
My stomach flips with unwanted nausea, prompting me to call Ava. Thank God she picks up when I need her to.
“You can do this. You still look hot for someone who just had a baby,” she tells me.
“Ava, I’m not here to look hot,” I reprimand her. “I mean, I don’t want to look bad but seriously, talk me off the ledge.”
“What’s your worse fear? What can Hunter possibly do to make you so scared?”
I let out a heavy sigh. “Take my son away from me.”
“Alexa,” Ava says in a low voice. “He doesn’t strike me as someone who would do that. You know, if anything, he might want to marry you.”
“Why would you say that?”
“Uh, because he’s rich, and they tend to always get what they want.”
