Page 28 of Chance

"Thanks," I mutter, curling up on my side and deciding to look away before he sees my tears. He is going to tell me he doesn't want to be with me, I know it.

"May, look at me," Seb says, kneeling down in front of me. I look up, and he frowns, wiping my tears away.

"Damn, Allie is going to hurt me now," he says, making me smile a little, despite feeling like crying more.

"I'm sorry I left. I was so angry at myself for letting you go. To know that you went to someone else for comfort hurts me, but it's worse because it was my fault. I can't be mad at you because I understand it. I did the same thing, and I regret every girl. I want a fresh start with you, too, and if you can move on from my past, then I'm going to try and forgive myself for letting you leave this town and not chasing you down,"he says gently.

"It wasn't anyone's fault, but you’re right, we need to move past this if we are going to have a future. Can you do that?" I ask, covering his hand with mine on the bed. He turns my hand, then entwines our fingers.

"Yes, I love you, my beautiful May," he tells me with a sigh of relief.

"I love you, too." I smile, and he kisses me gently.

"I received the house keys today. I'll have one cut for you tomorrow. I thought we could look at furniture together if you’re not too tired,"he says, pulling out his phone and handing it to me.

"I'm a little tired and hungry right now, but later?" I ask with a yawn, pushing the phone back, and he nods.

"I'll go and get you some food, so stay awake. In fact, I'll send Allie in, she will do that. If she and Elliot haven't killed each other yet." He grins, muttering the end part.

I can't help but laugh, and he kisses me once more before leaving.

I get up slowly and use the bathroom while no one is here. I wash my face and check my phone, but there are no messages from my parents. I shake those thoughts away and remind myself, looking down at my bump, that I'll never be like my parents. My child will know love. I'll make sure of it.

"Hey, Maisybear, let me help you." Allie rushes to my side, slipping her arm around my waist and helping me back into bed.

"I'm really all right," I say, tucking myself into bed.

"I know, but you scared me. I can't lose you again, you’re the only sister I have," she half-whispers with silent tears running down her face.

"Oh, Alliecat, I'm not going anywhere again. I shouldn't have run or let my parents take over my life. It was crazy, and I'm finally where I'm meant to be," I tell her, and she holds my hand in hers.

"So, is everything okay with you and Sebastian?" she asks.

"Yes, we are having a fresh start. I love him," I say with a big smile.

"Hot damn, the sex is going to be awesome." She fans herself, and I can't help but laugh.

"There is no way is he going to want to sleep with me while I look like I have a balloon up my top," I say with a sigh.

"You’re joking, right? That guy will jump you the minute you’re home."She shakes her head at me.

I roll my eyes, deciding to change the subject. "So, are you dating anyone?" I ask.

"No. Men are pointless. I've given up." She pouts, and I laugh.

"Oh, Allie, you'll find someone who you won't be able to push away,"I tell her, and she shakes my comment off with a joke.

"Depends on how good he is in bed, then I’ll see about it." She waggles her perfect eyebrows at me.

"Hey, can I come in?" the sweet voice of Izzy comes from the open doorway.

"Sure," I say with a smile. We have been messaging each other a lot recently. I know she has been buying baby clothes because she keeps sending me pictures.

"How are you feeling? I know high blood pressure can cause early labour, you should tell a doctor if you feel anything," she says, and I smile at her.

"How do you know that?" Allie asks as Izzy sits on the end of my bed.

"I've been reading pregnancy books. Sebastian has them lying around everywhere," she says with a smile.

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