Chapter 11 Bad Blood Kelly's POV I had packed my thing and was waiting for my driver to help me get my luggage . I was at the main door when I heard a loud thud in the kitchen . My forehead creased as I looked at the kitchen entrance . The light wasn't turned on so I couldn't see if someone was in there . " Pierce ? " I called as I started walking slowly towards the kitchen . " Kels … " A familiar voice mumbled my name and I immediately pressed the light switch . I gasped when I saw Pierce sitting on the floor while pulling his hair . He looked really in pain and he immediately groaned when the light flooded the whole kitchen . " Kels , the light … please … " Without saying a word , I dimmed the light and I walked towards him . I sat beside him and held onto his knees . " Is your head aching ? " He nodded . " Hmm . " " I'll get your medicine- " I was about to leave when he grabbed my hand and pulled me closer . His forehead rested on my me as if I'm the only one he needed . This is what he always does whenever his migraine attacks him , He would come and sleep in my arms until he'd better . he leaned on my shir shoulder to me " Pierce , your medicine . " " I … already took one . " I was able to breathe properly because of what he said . I put my hands on his back and started tapping his back gently , comforting him . " Can you … stay … for tonight ? " He asked with a hoarse voice . I could never say no to him when he used that face to plead . I sighed and nodded . Letting the driver bring my baggage to my condo , I returned to Pierce . I caressed his cheek , wiping his sweat . His t - shirt is soaking wet with sweat . Even his hair is wet . " Let's go upstairs , " I whispered in his ear . " I don't know what to do , Kelly . I miss my grandma but she doesn't want to talk to me . " I gently caressed his hair . " She will eventually understand . " " I don't know . I feel like I'm losing everyone . I feel like … I'm trading you and my family with the woman I truly love . " I squeezed my eyes closed . I don't know if you're just so innocent , Pierce , or you are purely dumb . Of course , you will lose me . You chose to lose me . I did not speak again after that . He fell asleep in my arms and I had to ask the guard to help me get him to the bed . I stared at his handsome face after putting a blanket on him . I have to stay for tonight since I know I won't be able to sleep in my new house if I leave him in this condition I slept in the guest room and I woke up at 5 in the morning . I took a bath and that's when I realized that my clothes weren't here anymore . I palmed my forehead and went to the master bedroom only wearing a bath towel around my body . Pierce froze on the bed as soon as he saw me . He just woke up and his hair is really messy . His lips parted as he stared at my face . " Y - You're here . It wasn't a dream … " 1/3 Chapter Bad Blood I glanced at his closet . " Can I borrow clothes ? " He cleared his throat and immediately nodded . " Yeah , sure . I'll just … take a bath . " I nodded . " Okay . " " Uh , Kelly … " " Hmm ? " " Thank you . For staying . " +25 BONUS 711 I smiled at him . A genuine smile . " You're my best friend , Pierce . " I thought we'd be awkward but we're not . Breaking up hurts me , probably both of us but our friendship is saving our connection . It hurts to be just a friend to the person you love , but that's our fate . My fate . sinking However , I decided to slowly drift away from him . I want to save myself and my baby . I also know that he's still not ready to have a baby . So it's better this way . " Good morning , Miss Monroe ! " " Good morning , ma'am ! " પ્રથમ થા વો ન પ The employees at the company are strangely bubbly today . They were greeting me happily and I couldn't do anything but to just smile awkwardly . " What's wrong with everyone ? " I asked my assistant when I reached her table . She smirked at me . " Everyone's intrigued and some are even envious , Miss Monroe . If your boyfriend didn't come to pay a visit , we wouldn't know you two are a thing . " My forehead creased . " Huh ? " " Mr. Christopher Parker brought a giant bouquet , Miss Monroe . I put it in your office . " My jaw almost dropped . A giant bouquet and what ? Chris is my boyfriend ? I was too shocked to even correct rushed to my office and saw the giant bouquet sitting on the single couch . my assistant . I I stared at the bouquet of flowers while my mind was in chaos . I don't know why Chris suddenly did this . He made it clear to me last night that he wants us to be friends but knowing his style , I know he's trying his luck to court me again . I took a deep breath and sat on my swivel chair . I shook my head and opened the cabinet to put lipstick on but I couldn't find my favorite lipstick . My forehead creased as I tried to search my pouch but it wasn't there either . I clearly remember leaving the lipstick on the drawer of my table yesterday . Picking the other shade , I shook my head , thinking I misplaced it or dropped it somewhere . I was putting on lipstick when the door swung open and Pierce entered with a creased forehead His eyes immediately roamed around the office as if searching for something before his eyes landed on the bouquet on the couch and his eyes darkened . " Pierce- " Is he courting you again , Kelly ? " My lips parted as I slowly pulled myself up . I stared into his angry eyes , trying to find some certain emotion like jealousy but no I can only sense it was his pride talking . " Answer me , Kelly . " He rushed to me after he locked the door . I tilted my head and stared into his eyes . " Do I owe you an explanation , Pierce ? " 1-2 / 3 +25 BONUS Chapter Bad Blood " Kelly , even if we're divorced , you are still my best friend . I just want to protect you from the people who're trying to hurt you . " I shook my head . " You're being unreasonable . " " I won't approve of him , Kelly . He's not the right man for you . He will just hurt you . " I laughed sarcastically at his remark . " Say what ? Since when did you become a fortune teller ? I didn't know you had a glimpse of my fate ? " " Kelly , I'm not playing with you , " he groaned . " Reject him immediately . I don't like him for you . " " What are you ? My father ? " " Kelly … " 1 " Miss Monroe ? " We were interrupted by three knocks and my assistant's voice . I looked at Pierce and shrugged my shoulders before I walked past him . However , he grabbed my wrist , stopping me . " Reject him , Kelly , Or I will tell him that you're married to me . " " Are you nuts ? " " He's a womanizer , Kelly . He will just play with your feelings . " I lifted my arms . " Okay . Let's say you are my best friend and you just want to protect me . Can't I at least trust my own instinct ? You know me , Pierce . I'm not some … desperate boyfie - searchee to accept just anyone who tries to court me . handle myself perfectly , And please , fix your tone . You sound jealous . " I can TUM X Click to get it BIG SALE : 3500 BONUS FREE FOR YOU !