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"You should have told me,” He whispers into my ear. It seems like most of the anger has dissipated and now he's just sad or disappointed. And I feel bad for hurting him. That wasn’t my intention at all. “I have a right to know, and you should have told me, Cassidy. I shouldn’t have had to hear the news from Antonio.”
I nod and wipe away my tears. "I'm sorry," I whisper, my arms wrapping around his neck and pulling him into a hug.
We stay like that for a few minutes before he pulls away and looks me in the eyes.
"If you’ll have me, I want to be part of this… part of our baby’s life."
I smile and nod, my heart pounding in my chest. Is this really happening?
"Yes," I whisper, wrapping my arms around him and holding him close. "Of course, you can be part of our baby's life." I look up into his eyes. “I’m so sorry you had to hear this from Dad.” It feels good to be close to him again. I lay against him and let my body rest against him. This is the first time in a long time that I feel happy. “If it means anything, I didn’t know he would do that. He didn’t tell me. I just woke up, and he was gone."
I could see the anger lingering in his eyes.
“You were just getting used to us and the idea of being in a relationship, and I knew you didn't want a kid. I didn’t want to overwhelm or force you," I shrug. "I suppose I was going to tell you eventually. I wasn't going to keep the baby a secret forever. But I didn’t want the pregnancy to be why you stayed. And I didn’t want to hear all the excuses for why you left, either.”
He takes my hand and squeezes it gently. “You won’t have to worry about that,” he says softly. “I’m here now and want to be part of this. I want to help you through this and whatever comes next. I'm here for you and the baby."
The morning sun pours onto the balcony warming me. I hear the rumble of cars from the street below and the distant voices of people walking on the sidewalk.
"Cassidy," he says, resting his hand against my back.
I feel his warm breath on my face, sending a shiver through me. His lips are soft and gentle, but as they press against mine, I feel a spark of electricity ignite. His hands encircle my waist and tighten around me as our kiss deepens and the fire burns between us.
I can feel his tongue exploring my mouth, and I part my lips for him. The air around us is filled with heat and desire, and I can taste the sweetness of his kiss. His hands travel up my back, sending ripples of pleasure through me.
I can't contain the moan that escapes my lips. It has been far too long since I’ve felt his lips against mine. I want to kiss this glorious man all day, every day.
When he pulls away, Ivan continues to look into my eyes. “Cassidy,” he says. My name rolls off his tongue beautifully and makes me look up at him. Right now, Ivan and me are the only ones in the world. Nothing can make me turn away from him.
“Yes?”
Ivan gets nervous. “I need to say something to you. Before I lose the courage.”
“Yes?”
“I love you,” he admits. “No, I’m in love with you.”
My heart swells in my chest. I can feel a warmth spreading from the tips of my toes to the top of my head. This is it. This is what I’ve been waiting for.
"What did you say?" I ask.
He smiles, and I swear the sun gets brighter. "I said I love you."
I lean into him, feeling my heart swell with emotion. "I love you too," I whisper, leaning up and pressing my lips against his softly.
“You know our baby is not going to be raised in a penthouse,” I mumble.
He chuckles. “Anything you want, baby girl.”
We kiss again, this time with all the love and emotion we have held back for so long.
This is what I've been waiting for. This is our happily ever after.
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Epilogue – Six Months Later
Ivan
