Betrayed by Husband Divorced when Pregnant (Kelly and Pierce) novel Chapter 34

Chapter 34: Chapter 34 Words That Cut

Kelly’s POV

“Let me go,” I said coldly as I shot him cold glares. His expression softened and his eyes flickered with a strange emotion. Fear? Pain? I don’t know and I don’t care. I just talked to his mother and told her that I will not get involved in her son’s life anymore. It would be my shame if I didn’t act upon my words.

“Can we...talk for a while?”

My forehead creased. “Talk? What’s there to talk about?”

“Please, Kelly. I want to clear things between us.”

Clear things. Right! He’s right. We should talk about us and end us properly. We never had the chance to have a closure and that’s probably the reason why I still hold onto him and still hurting because of his broken promises. Maybe I can finally let go of our bitter ending once we talked this out.

I looked at him blankly and slowly nodded, “Fine.”

I averted my gaze from him when he smiled as his eyes twinkled for some reason. He seemed so happy that I agreed to talk to him about us. I don’t know what’s on his mind but I only have one thing in my mind now...ending us completely. I need to do that to be able to move forward.

He brought me to a familiar cafe. My lips parted as I paused in front of the shop. The exterior design of the cafe was still the same and the ambience brought back the memories. I feel like I couldn’t move my feet to enter the cafe but I know I have to. I have to say goodbye to the past and saying goodbye to familiar places like this is not an exception.

I took a deep sigh before entering the cafe. Pierce was already at the counter when I entered. He was waiting for me but unlike before, I didn’t walk towards him. I picked a table and sat there comfortably. I saw him looking my way with a pained expression. I don’t even understand why he looked like that.

He walked towards me after a sigh. I just watched him silently with cold stares.

“What do you want?”

Does it matter? I scoffed in my head as I sensed bitterness in my own question.

“Anything,” I answered languidly.

He stared at me for a few seconds before he nodded and walked back to the counter. He ordered for us while I waited until he came back.

I crossed my arms after he sat in front of me. “Where do we start this conversation?”

“I just...wanna know if you’re really with Klay Carver.”

I stared at him blankly. Why does it bother him? I’m not with Klay but if ever I am, what is it to him? Why does it matter?

He looked down, “Why him, Kelly?”

“Why not him?” I threw a question back. He was shocked by my remark.

He stared into my eyes and licked his bottom lip while shaking his head. “He’s your step brother.”

I was about to say something sarcastic when an old woman approached us. I recognized her as the owner of the cafe. She knows us and I also know the meaning behind her sweet smile. She put our order on the table while still smiling.

“Oh, you two! I’m glad you’re still together. I supposed you’re married now?”

I immediately shook my head but Pierce nodded at her. I looked at him in disbelief. What the hell is he doing?

The Mrs. smiled at me and looked at Pierce before she walked away. I bit my bottom lip and looked at Pierce with irritation after the woman disappeared from our sight.

“What was that?” I asked angrily.

“We were once married. It’s not like that simple nod would ruin your relationship with Klay Carver.” I sensed bitterness in his voice but I’m not dumb to fall for the same trick again. I was once fooled by his complicated actions and feelings. I don’t wanna disappoint myself for the second time.

I grabbed my bag in anger. “Doesn’t mean you can go around doing whatever pleases you. Let me remind you, Pierce. We’re over—”

“What?”

I pressed my lips together and lifted the box of her favorite pastry. “I’m sorry...”

When I looked her in the eyes, I realized she’s about to cry but she held her tears and heartlessly threw the box of pastry to the ground. I was beyond shocked as I stared at her face that was full of hatred.

“Kels...”

“Why don’t you try to just forget about me and treat me like a total stranger, Pierce? That would be nice. Do me a favor, please.”

I clenched my jaws, losing my cool. “I’m just trying to reconcile because I know I did you wrong. I just want us to be friends again—”

“Oh, don’t ever try!” She cut me off angrily.

“We’re best friends,” I whispered as I feel like something’s suffocating my heart.

She laughed sarcastically. “Oh! Guess what? Being your best friend is worse. The time I spent with you as your best friend was worse and there’s no way I’d make you my best friend again.”

“W-What?”

“Did you know how long I have to endure you? God, Pierce! Befriending you is one of the stupid decisions I’ve ever made. I regret it. So much.”

I shook my head slowly. “You don’t mean that...”

“Why would I lie about it? Besides, I don’t wanna get involved with you anymore. Might as well make you understand why we can’t be friends again. I just hope you understand that and never bother me again. I have someone special to take care of already. I don’t need any excess baggage.”

I couldn’t move nor even speak. She said something that hurts so much and broke every piece of hope I have in me that we can still reconcile. I was wrong. She never...treated me as a friend and it hurts so damn much that she chose Klay Carver over me. This is fcking insane!