Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 2

Could this casual and caring?

a straved man ever!

It was odd. Born with a silver spoon in his mouth, Bryant was also a whiz in the kitchen, whipping up delicious meals in no time.

Yet, he hardly ever cooked. But he served up an enticing tomato meat sauce pasta in about fifteen minutes.

“It’s not bad!” I didn’t hold back my praise after taking a bite. “Who taught you to cook? It is better than any restaurant’s food.”

He seemed momentarily lost in thought, his expression clouded. After a half-minute pause, he said quietly, “For those two years I spent studying abroad, I had to learn to fend for myself to satisfy my cravings for home.”

It was just casual conversation on my part, and I didn’t think much more of it.

After bathing and lying in bed, it was already past three in the morning.

Behind me, Bryant’s warm body pressed against mine, his chin resting in the crook of my neck, gently nuzzling.

“Feeling it?” His voice was rough as if sanded down, his breath on my skin sending shivers down my spine.

respond, he leaned over, his hand

dominant in bed, leaving little

I had to decline. “Honey, not tonight…” My voice was as weak as my body. melting into a puddle.

words turning my cheeks scarlet. “This seems quite welcoming. Don’t you

have a

my earlobe and pulling me into his embrace. “I forgot it.

as I turned to gaze at him, unblinking. “My period

so?” He seemed calm, questioning himself, “My memory must’ve played tricks on me. Is

replied, “I’ve already been

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Chapter 2

doctor say?” asked Bryant.

lowered my eyes, hesitating

The stomach pain was due to a threatened miscarriage, advising me to

anniversary should have been

it in a homemade cake, planning to surprise Bryant during our candlelit dinner.

moment, that cake was

drinks lately.” I kept it hidden for the time, thinking everything would be fine if that necklace returned the next

be strained by the presence of the other woman. Telling him about the baby

tossed and turned, unable to