Chapter 3
Kaida
The sterile scent of the hospital clung to the air as I tried to process Dr. Cooper's words. Twins. I was pregnant with twins. My head spun with the news, and for a fleeting moment, I felt a surge of happiness despite everything that had happened. But reality crashed back into place when I thought of Kaelen.
I swallowed hard, my throat dry as I looked up at Dr. Cooper. "Does... does Kaelen know?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper. A part of me already knew the answer, but I had to ask, had to hope - no matter how small - that Kaelen had some shred of decency left in him.
Dr. Cooper gave me a sympathetic look, shaking his head. "No, Kaida. Kaelen wasn't the one who brought you here. It was your driver."
My heart sank. His words were painful and they settled heavily in my chest, suffocating. Of course, Kaelen hadn't been the one to bring me here. He hadn't cared enough to follow me when I'd fainted. He hadn't even asked about me. The realization left a cold pit in my stomach. How could someone I had loved so deeply, someone I had been married to for two years, be so utterly heartless?
The tears that had been threatening to fall since the moment I'd signed the divorce papers finally broke free, sliding down my cheeks. I turned my head, not wanting Dr. Cooper to see the full extent of my pain. But he was a doctor, and he saw everything. He placed a gentle hand on my arm.
"Kaida, I need to talk to you about something important." His tone was calm but serious. I wiped my tears and looked at him, fear creeping into my chest.
"What is it?" I asked, my voice trembling.
Dr. Cooper hesitated for a moment before speaking. "Your pregnancy... it's at risk." His words hung in the air like a thundercloud, ready to break.
"At risk?" My voice cracked. "What do you mean?"
"You have PCOS, Kaida, which you know makes it more difficult to get pregnant. But now that you are, it also increases the risk of complications, including miscarriage. I need you to be as stress-free as possible during this pregnancy. Too much stress could jeopardize your health and the babies' health."
My heart clenched. Miscarriage. The thought of losing the twins - after everything - was unbearable. I wrapped my arms around myself, as though that could somehow shield my babies from the reality of my life. But I knew better. This wasn't a fairytale. And I was living in the middle of a nightmare.
"Stress-free?" I laughed bitterly, shaking my head. "How am I supposed to be stress-free when everything in my life is falling apart?"
Dr. Cooper's gaze softened. "I understand that things are difficult right now, but you have to put yourself and your babies first. If that means stepping away from certain situations or people to protect your health, then that's what you need to do."
His words stirred something inside me - something like resolve. He was right. I had to protect myself. I had to protect my babies. And that meant making choices, no matter how painful they might be.
"Dr. Cooper, please," I said, my voice trembling with desperation. "You can't tell anyone about the pregnancy."
He looked taken aback. "Kaida - "
"Please," I interrupted, my hands gripping the edge of the hospital bed. "Kaelen and I are divorced now. He wouldn't care about the twins. And if he found out, it would only make things worse for me. I can't... I can't deal with that right now. Please, just keep it a secret."
Dr. Cooper's brows furrowed, clearly concerned, but he didn't argue with me. "Kaida, I understand where you're coming from. But you have to promise me that you'll keep up with your appointments and take care of yourself. I can keep the pregnancy confidential, but I need to monitor you closely to make sure everything stays on track."
I nodded quickly, relief flooding through me. "I promise. I'll do everything you say."
"Good," he said, his voice firm but gentle. "I'll prescribe you some medication to help manage your condition, and we'll schedule regular check-ups."
I thanked him, my voice weak but grateful, as he handed me a list of prescriptions and instructions. After he left the room, I stared down at the papers in my hands, the weight of everything pressing down on me once again.noveldrama
I couldn't stay here. Not with Kaelen. Not with Alara. The thought of being in the same house with them while carrying the secret of my pregnancy was unbearable. I needed to leave. I needed to start over.
Without thinking, I pulled out my phone and dialed the one person who had always been there for me, no matter what.
"Kaida?" My sister Dahlia's voice was filled with concern as she answered. "What's wrong?"
I took a deep breath, my voice shaking as I spoke. "Dahlia, it's over. Kaelen and I... we're divorced."
There was a beat of silence before Dahlia's voice softened. "Oh, Kaida... I'm so sorry."
"I'm pregnant," I blurted out, my hands trembling as I held the phone to my ear. "Twins. And he doesn't even know. He doesn't care."
I could hear the shock in Dahlia's silence, but when she spoke again, her voice was steady and reassuring. "Kaida, listen to me. You need to leave. Come stay with me. You don't have to go through this alone. We'll figure it out together."
Her words felt like a lifeline, something solid to hold on to in the middle of the chaos. I nodded, even though she couldn't see me. "I'll come. I'll come as soon as I can."
"Good. Pack your things and come straight here. You don't need to deal with Kaelen or anyone else. We'll start fresh, okay?"
"Okay," I whispered, my heart racing. I didn't have a choice anymore. I had to protect my babies, and I had to protect myself.
After collecting my prescriptions
from Dr. Cooper and thanking him again, I left the hospital and headed back to what used to be my home. The drive was silent, my mind facing with the decision I had made. I was leaving everything behind my marriage, my life, my home - and starting over.
When I stepped inside the house, it felt emptier than ever. Kaelen wasn't there.
He was probably with Alara, playing the perfect mate to her, while I was left to pick
up the shattered pieces of my life. But not for long.
I moved through the house in a daze, gathering my things, stuffing clothes into a suitcase, and grabbing what few personal items I couldn't bear to leave behind. Every itemi touched, every room I passed through, felt like a goodbye. But that was okay. I was ready to say goodbye.
By the time I was done packing, it was late. The house was quiet, and I felt a strange sense of peace settle over me. This was the right decision. It had to be.
I wheeled my suitcase to the front door, taking one last look at the life I was leaving behind. There was no point in leaving a note. No one would care where I went. Kaelen had made that clear. And so, with one last breath, I stepped out into the night.
The driver was already waiting for
me, ready to take me to the airport. I climbed into the car, my heart heavy but determined. I was going to start a new life - for me and for my babies. And nothing, not Kaeten, not Alara, not anyone, was going to stop me. śwnovel
As the car pulled away from the house, I didn't look back. I was done looking
back.
I was moving forward.
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