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.

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

he busy today?"

with sweat, he

door to that chamber swung open, and a waiter wheeled out a

voice floated

ears pricked up at

knew the voice all

It was Lauren's.

Raegan pushed open the door

chamber she entered was the most luxurious one

opulence, from the floor blooming with rare flowers to the SWAROVSKI crystal chandeliers

were sheathed

Lauren's Birthday." Center stage was the birthday girl herself, bedecked in a diamond-studded

was yesterday's glum face, replaced by a

the scene, her complexion went ashen, as though her strength had been

chamber was so bustling that

landed on Lauren, who

Lauren spooned up a piece of cake and guided it

just feeding him a cake like that is so boring,” a man

this grand birthday party

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

coy glance at

piece of cake between her teeth, clearly intending to

air was thick with cheers

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

Raegan's hand, urging her to

had other

"Mitchel," Raegan called.

every head swiveled toward

the sea of puzzled faces, Raegan took a few steps toward Mitchel and said, "Come home with me." Mitchel merely shot Raegan a fleeting glance and looked away as if the woman before him was

Raegan's mind went blank.

man who had held her so closely and called her honey could turn so

The room stayed silent.

on Raegan, but

"What's...

Raegan

happened, or he 7 wouldn't

could

an unexplainable reason, Mitchel merely ignored

the awkward

trying to land a sugar daddy at South River Club? You must've spent a lot to get in

to make sure everyone knew she was still

the famous guys and trust fund babies

would resume being the envy of Ardlens ‘ high society,

flings,

now, their comments grew increasingly

Nicole had had enough.

moved forward, took Raegan's

was not budging

more and more curious by Raegan’s gaze

guy is way out of your

you can

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

room burst into

someone else chimed

had an

makeup, she outshone those who were dolled

vibrant shade of blue,

the way she lifted her eyes was

a stunner she

from the crowd

and he did

her hands

the crowd with her wine,

you think this is a place where you can act like an uneducated woman?”

and found Jarrod glaring at her,

Jarrod yanked Nicole away.

get out of

the wealthy attendees recognized Jarrod and

began to categorize Raegan as

suddenly grabbed Raegan's

your friend chose a nice

you want.” "Why

he can." Raegan yanked her hand back and commanded,

his

intervened with a

"Mr.

do me

eyes remained predatory as if he were sizing

Mitchel's feelings toward Raegan and did not want

if she acted all

never left

in her eyes

me last night?” Mitchel finally met her gaze, and a sneer tugged

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

she looked fragile

but filled with revulsion

a contemptuous glance at