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.

asked, "Is Mitchel in here?" Matteo paused for a second and

busy

with

chamber swung open, and a waiter

woman's voice floated

ears pricked

voice all too

It was Lauren's.

Matteo could intervene, Raegan pushed open

was the most luxurious one

was awash in opulence, from the floor blooming with rare

were sheathed in

Lauren's Birthday." Center stage was the

yesterday's glum face, replaced by a smirk

the scene, her complexion went ashen, as

was so bustling that nobody noticed

on Lauren, who

up a piece of cake and guided it toward

like that is so boring,” a

this grand

gratitude! Feed him mouth-to-mouth|”" "Mouth-to-mouth! Mouth-to-mouth!" the

a coy

objecting, she picked up a piece of cake between her teeth, clearly intending to

air was thick

that piece of cake inched ever closer to Mitchel’s mouth, Nicole uttered in annoyance, "Seriously? She's

Raegan's hand, urging

had other

"Mitchel," Raegan called.

suddenly went eerily silent, and every head

and said, "Come home with me." Mitchel merely shot Raegan a fleeting glance and

Raegan's mind went blank.

could not understand how the man who had held her so closely and called

The room stayed silent.

were on Raegan, but she did

"What's...

Raegan

must have happened, or he 7

connection and lovemaking could not have been a

reason, Mitchel

broke the awkward silence with

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." Today's

it to make sure everyone knew

all the famous guys and trust fund babies

party wrapped up and word got around, she would resume being the envy of Ardlens ‘ high society, the Murray family's

partygoers had side flings, so they naturally lumped Raegan into

their comments

Nicole had had enough.

forward, took Raegan's

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

grew more and more curious by Raegan’s gaze on

is way

someone you can

me instead? I might just make it

burst into

me in,” someone

an undeniable

without makeup, she outshone those who

shade of blue, looked

she lifted her eyes was

stunner she

comments from the crowd

he did not

Nicole balled her

she was about to douse the crowd with her wine,

a place where you can act like an uneducated woman?” The cold,

turned her head and found Jarrod glaring at her, his

Jarrod yanked Nicole away.

to get out of his grip but

of the wealthy attendees recognized Jarrod and

Jarrod whisk Nicole away, they began to categorize Raegan as that sort of

grabbed Raegan's hand

chose

get everything you want.” "Why should she go with you?" another man

hand back and commanded, "Get lost!" Mitchel gazed

lifted his

intervened with

"Mr.

do me a

eyes remained predatory as if he were sizing up his next meal, Of course, Lauren wanted Blair

Raegan and

be safer for her if she acted

gaze never

eyes and her nose turning red,

night?” Mitchel finally met her gaze,

the moment, can you?” All of a

a leaf, and she looked fragile

had eyes not just distant but filled with revulsion as if

still, the crowd cast a contemptuous glance at her, silently screaming how utterly ridiculous