Chapter 28 Ain't Working For Me Kelly's POV ' My future husband is your best friend so we're expecting you at our engagement party . Don't disappoint us , Kelly . ' I balled my fists and threw the invitation on the floor . I sat on the bed and cupped my head as I tried to calm myself down . I can't break down again . I might put my baby's life at risk and that's the very last thing I'd want to happen . My baby before anything else . I caressed my belly that's almost four months old . The baby bump is starting to show . I swallowed hard and squeezed my eyes as I reminisced about the old days . Lexi has always been Pierce's great love . He was in love with her ever since . How can I replace the woman who never left his heart in the first place ? Lexi was right . I was just a substitute . Pierce would never look at me the way I wanted him to look at me . He would never love me the way I loved him . I remember those days I always caught him watching Lexi from afar when we were in high school . While I was looking at him , he was looking at her . He's happier when he's with her . Of course , he is . He's happier with her and he's moved on just easily . It's a waste that it's not working for me . My mind was still body in place . " I'm sorry … " Klay … a mess when I heard the door open . A familiar scent filled my nose as I gripped the sheets and kept my " I didn't … mean to startle you . I just … don't know how to restrain my feelings anymore . " I pressed my lips together . It was my fault too . I didn't stop im sooner . It was too late when I realized what I was doing . I allowed him to kiss me and touch me . He wasn't the only one at fault . I let my guard down and I became a slave to my own desire for a few moments . Thinking about what happened in the comfort room still makes me feel hot . My heart was still racing inside my chest as I listened to him , trying to explain his side . I don't know … If this isn't attraction or lust - driven by pregnancy hormones , I don't know what it is . Klay is my stepbrother . I never liked him because he's cold and ruthless . I never imagined myself getting along with him but I admit that in those two months together , I've learned to accept that I'm stuck with him and I can't do anything about it . This might just be because he's always beside me , supporting me . I immediately opened my eyes when I pictured Pierce's face in my mind again . His memory is still haunting me . Our story didn't end well . I should probably face reality to be able to move on because from what I'm seeing , I'm the only one who's still stuck in the past . A blanket rolled on my body , covering me . Klay's action brought me back to the present and my fingers balled into a fist . " I'm not asking you to forgive me because I'm given another chance , I will do it over and over again … " My lips parted . What … " My feelings for you were real . I don't care if you're my stepsister . I will break every law in the world just to have you . I meant everything I said and I won't take it back . If I'm given another chance , I'll kiss you again and make you feel that he's not the only one who can make your knees tremble . I am here , Kelly . You don't need a two - timing * sshole to be happy " My heart raced because of what he said . Whether because of nervousness or anticipation . I don't know . All I know is I can't entertain his feelings I also want to focus on my baby and bury my feelings for my ex - husband For now , that's my priority . I pretended to be asleep until I felt him leave the room . I sucked my breath and bit my bottom lip after I heard the door closed I took a deep breath before I lay my back straight on the bed and stared at the closed door . My forehead creased when in the corner of my eyes , I noticed the engagement invitation on the bedside table Klay pick it on the floor ? +25 BONUS Chapter 28 Ain't Working For Me I didn't know what time I fell asleep . I just woke up the next day feeling so hungry . Right ! I didn't eat properly . I totally forgot . I caressed my tummy . " I'm sorry , baby … " A knock disturbed me followed by a voice . " Kelly , are you awake ? " Klay … I swallowed hard and sucked my breath . No ! I should forget about what happened last night . " My feelings for you were real … " His words last night echoed in my head . I don't even wanna remember any part of his words . - I palmed my face and shook my head . Shut it , Kelly ! I took a deep breath and got off the bed . I walked towards the door and opened it . I came face to face with Klay whose face was blank , as usual , and his eyes were cold . " Breakfast is ready . We should before we go . " Today is our flight back to the country where my father has been living . However , I want to go to another country . I've decided . I need to face the truth or I will never get over him . " I want to go to another country , " I said as I stared into his eyes . He clenched his jaws . " The engagement … " I slowly nodded . " I wanna go , Klay . " 11 འདུ་ ནང་ པ ། ན་ ག་ ང་ ན་ འག་ ནས་ ཅད ། ོ ད་ ཅ I know he won't agree with what I want . For two months , I knew he was doing everything to avoid all the things that would remind me of Pierce but this time , I don't wanna be controlled . I want to be in control of my own l life . I was expecting him to say no . So I'm thinking about the words that I will say once he refuses . He looked down and nodded . When he looked at me again , his eyes softened . " I'll go with you . " The shock was visible on my face because of his answer . I don't know what to say . He agreed to what I want but he wants to go with me . I actually wanna go alone but I know that even my father won't allow me to go alone so it's okay . " I'll go with you . I'll be everywhere you go , Kelly . " Chapter 29 Truth Revealed