Love Unbreakable

Come Home With Me Just as Raegan was about to call Mitchel for the third time, she hesitated and chose to send a text instead.

"Honey, are you free right now?" She rarely used that endearment, but Mitchel liked it whenever she called him that.

Feeling buoyed by their candid conversation last night, Raegan figured being a little sweet would not hurt.

She imagined Mitchel might be tied up with work but would smile when he saw her message.

Nearly half an hour had passed since she sent the text.

Still, no response came.

Raegan found herself glancing at her phone more often than she would like to admit.

It was like having a rock in her shoe, and her focus kept drifting back to her phone.

At last, her phone buzzed.

She eagerly checked, only to find a message from Nicole, asking if she wanted to hit the town for drinks.

Figuring a night out was better than stewing in her own thoughts, Raegan agreed.

Without further ado, she asked the driver to drive her to their agreed-upon destination.

Nicole and Raegan decided to meet up at South River Club, a swanky venue known for its blend of caffeine and nightlife.

Once inside, they opted for a small, private room.

While one sipped juice, the other indulged in wine.

Nicole had been having a relatively peaceful time for the past two weeks.

Because of the death of the grandfather of Jarrod's fiancée, Jarrod's wedding had to be postponed for three months.

Jarrod was wrapped up in comforting his grief- stricken fiancée, leaving him with no time to stir the pot with Nicole.

In the last two weeks, Nicole had other reasons to be happy as well.

Her dad was on the mend, and her family business had weathered its roughest patch.

Sure, they were still in debt, but things were looking up.

Although her life was getting better, Nicole was concerned about Raegan.

"So, how are you doing with Mitchel? I've heard you two are lovey-dovey these days.

Am I going to be a godmother soon or what?" Nicole had been keeping an ear to the ground.

She hadn't heard much about Mitchel and Lauren getting together lately, which led her to think that Lauren was not causing a ruckus anymore.

At the thought of this, Nicole felt like a weight had been lifted off her shoulders.

Her best friend had loved Mitchel for a whole decade, after all.

If things were going well for Raegan, Nicole would be over the moon.

After pondering for a moment, Raegan finally broke the news.

"You're gonna be a godmother soon.” Nicole's eyes widened in shock.

"Wait, you're actually expecting? How far along are you?" "About three months.” "And you kept this from me for that long? What, do you have a new BFF or something?” Nicole feigned indignation.

"No, it's not like that.

1 wanted to make sure things were stable first," Raegan explained.

"And what about Mitchel? How's he taking the news?" Nicole curiously asked, keen to gauge his reaction.

"He..." Raegan recalled the scene last night when Mitchel had lovingly placed his hand on her stomach and asked why their little one had not started moving yet.

"He's ecstatic.” Then, out of nowhere, Nicole burstinto tears.

"Oh my...” "Hey, what's wrong?" Raegan coaxed Nicole.

Nicole enveloped Raegan in a hug and sobbed.

"I'm just so happy you found your happiness.” Nicole believed that at least one of them should lead a happy life.

Tears welled up in Raegan's eyes.

She returned Nicole's tight hug and swore, "You're going to find your happiness, too.

No way you're missing out on that.” "Okay..." Both women let the tears flow for a little while in each other's arms.

Eventually, Nicole stood up and said, "Listen, you're expecting now.

You're practically more precious than a national treasure.

Don't stay up late.

You should go home now." Just as Nicole ushered Raegan out of their chamber, they saw a familiar face in the corridor.

Raegan froze.

Her eyes landed on Matteo who was standing at the entrance of another chamber.

It seemed he was equally stunned when seeing her, but he quickly recovered.

He bowed his head and offered a greeting.

walked over and asked, "Is Mitchel in here?" Matteo paused

busy today?"

glistening with

the door to that chamber swung open, and a waiter

voice

ears pricked

voice all too

It was Lauren's.

pushed open the door and stepped

the most luxurious one in South

from the floor blooming with rare flowers to the SWAROVSKI crystal chandeliers that

the pillars were sheathed

Little Princess Lauren's Birthday." Center stage was

yesterday's glum face, replaced by a smirk of sheer

the scene, her complexion went ashen, as though

was so bustling that nobody noticed

landed on Lauren,

as Lauren spooned up a piece of cake

a cake like that

threw this grand birthday

him mouth-to-mouth|”" "Mouth-to-mouth!

cast a coy glance at

picked up a piece of cake between her teeth, clearly intending to transfer it

air was thick with cheers

uttered in annoyance, "Seriously? She's the shameless home

is disgusting.” Nicole grabbed Raegan's hand, urging

had

"Mitchel," Raegan called.

suddenly went eerily silent, and every head swiveled

faces, Raegan took a few steps toward Mitchel and said, "Come home with me." Mitchel merely shot Raegan a fleeting glance

Raegan's mind went blank.

had held her so closely and called her

The room stayed silent.

on Raegan, but she did not

"What's...

Raegan whispered in

happened, or he 7 wouldn't

connection and lovemaking could not have

reason, Mitchel

broke the awkward silence

You must've entered the wrong room." "Are you trying to land a sugar daddy at South River Club? You must've spent a lot to get in here."

organized it to make sure everyone knew she

invited all the famous guys and trust fund babies

up and word got around, she would resume being the envy of Ardlens ‘

side flings, so

now, their comments grew increasingly

Nicole had had enough.

moved forward, took Raegan's hand, and urged, "Come

out of here." However, Raegan was not budging and just locked her misty eyes

more curious by Raegan’s gaze on

is way out of

you can hook

me instead? I might just make it worth your while tonight,"

burst into

in,” someone

an undeniable

makeup, she outshone

eyes, a vibrant shade of blue, looked submissive

way she lifted her eyes was

a stunner she

from

seemed deaf to them, and he did not even

her hands

was about to douse the crowd with

you can act like an uneducated woman?” The cold, familiar voice sent a

Jarrod glaring at her, his

Jarrod yanked Nicole away.

get out of his grip but to

attendees recognized Jarrod

Nicole away, they began

grabbed Raegan's hand

friend chose a

get everything you want.” "Why should she

twice what he can." Raegan yanked her hand back and commanded, "Get lost!" Mitchel

man lifted his

Lauren intervened with

"Mr.

Acosta, please do me

of mine." At her words, Blair relented, although his eyes remained predatory as if he

Mitchel's feelings toward Raegan

for her if she acted

never

welling up in her eyes and her nose turning red, she

met her gaze, and a sneer

actually believe what a man says in the heat of the moment, can you?” All of a sudden,

leaf, and she looked fragile and

eyes not just distant but filled with revulsion as if

at her, silently screaming how utterly