94–Slap Me On The Other Cheek

Sarah’s pov

Granny was sitting in the living room like she had committed some crime. My father was pacing around just to intimidate me. I knew it because he had been doing it since I was a baby.

My mom was the only one who could let him get under her skin otherwise Marwick and I never let that happen.

“Aunt Electra! I didn’t leave my daughter so she can be coaxed into a relationship with any man other

than Justin.”

“Dad…” I tried to speak but he didn’t let me. That day, when I told Justin about my relationship with Keith, I cried because I was ashamed of what I did behind his back.

I was not planning to cry in front of my parents or anyone else just because I fu*kin fell for some other guy of my choice.

“Sarah. You will only marry Justin!” he said in his usual heavy voice “No one else but Justin Deluca.”

“Dad!” I stood up.

“I don’t want to hear anything, Sarah.” He was being ludicrous. Just then I decided to put a stop to all of it.

“Nah! That’s not happening, dad. By the way, congratulations! I am pregnant.” I said and then there was this pin drop silence in the room.

“Wh… what did you say?” he mumbled. Granny knew about my pregnancy already and I was planning to tell my dad face to face. Thinking that he would be happiest once he would come to know about it.

“I said … I am pregnant. It’s Keith’s.” Within a matter of seconds, I saw my father transforming into a monster. The side I never witnessed.

Taking long strides, he was about to come closer when Justin’s tall figure came between us.

“Easy, Mr. Garner! Easy!” he held my dad by his shoulders.

“My daughter is pregnant, and you are telling me that…

“She is a grown–up. She must be allowed to not only choose a guy for herself but also to fall pregnant by anyone she wants.”

S

Justin’s voice might seem soft, but I knew he was fuming. His demeanor was a little bit more nerve- racking than necessary.

“I …” my father took a few steps backwards, “I left my baby with you because I trusted you, Justin. First, you got married to that low life girl, and then…”

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your kids are my friends. I don’t want to do anything that I might regret later. So, please

That

day when Justin fought for me, I promised myself once again that I needed to bring Ashley back.

the university for annual bidding and I kind

him.

wanted to meet Ashley,

out of Professor

that I was pregnant and all I saw was

and tried to ignore my existence. But I was not ready to give up on them. I wanted to rekindle the flame that

damn curse.

I convinced granny to celebrate her birthday. My parents didn’t want

give

and

her in whenever

but my letter was not the only reason she was

told me about her arrival, I quickly went

stage.

word.” I told him with an

is, I hope Keith approves it.” But I shrugged off his concern with a

hand up, “I have got a ring and I need

Have you gone nuts?” he whispered but I kind of ignored his protest and was about to slip the ring when

Hold your hand right

was back. Ashley had arrived at last. After two years of effort, she was here.

here.

Deluca as the divorce never happened?

***

Ashley Walters pov

(Present)

my life

wish… I wish I could kill her.

my misery was standing there looking out the window. His shoulders seemed tensed, but he stood there

when Keith came inside (ubbornly not bothering to turn around and face me.

leaving both of us

kissed Sarah. He also held the slight tummy

becom

with the back of my hand, “But I guess I am still that weakling who used to

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