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 a second and

he busy today?"

with sweat, he answered, "Yes,

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

woman's voice

pricked

the voice all

It was Lauren's.

intervene, Raegan pushed open the door and stepped

chamber she entered was the most

was awash in opulence, from the floor blooming with rare flowers to the SWAROVSKI crystal

pillars were sheathed in gold

Little Princess Lauren's Birthday." Center

glum face, replaced by a smirk

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

so bustling that

eyes landed on Lauren, who

as Lauren spooned up a piece of

a cake like that is so boring,” a

threw this grand birthday party

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

coy glance at

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

was thick with cheers and

mouth, Nicole uttered in annoyance, "Seriously? She's the shameless home wrecker, and she's so proud

disgusting.” Nicole grabbed Raegan's hand, urging her to

Raegan had other

"Mitchel," Raegan called.

silent, and every head swiveled

sea of puzzled faces, Raegan took a few steps toward Mitchel and said, "Come home with me." Mitchel merely shot

Raegan's mind went blank.

not understand how the man who had held her so

The room stayed silent.

on Raegan, but

"What's...

Raegan whispered in

must have happened, or he 7

connection and lovemaking could not

an unexplainable reason, Mitchel merely

someone broke the awkward silence

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

it to make sure everyone knew she was still

the famous guys and

she would resume being the envy of

of these wealthy partygoers had side flings, so they naturally

now, their comments grew increasingly

Nicole had had enough.

Raegan's hand, and urged, "Come

Raegan was not budging and just locked her misty eyes

crowd grew more and more curious by Raegan’s

this guy is way out

you can hook up

might just make it worth your while

room burst

in,” someone else chimed

an

she outshone

a vibrant shade of blue, looked submissive when she made eye

she lifted her

a stunner

comments from

to them, and he did

Nicole balled her hands

she was about to douse the crowd with her

do you think this is a place where you can act like an uneducated woman?” The cold, familiar

glaring at

Jarrod yanked Nicole away.

get out of his

recognized Jarrod and knew who

away, they began to categorize Raegan as that sort of

guest suddenly grabbed Raegan's hand and

friend chose

everything you want.” "Why should she go with

darling, I can offer you twice what he can." Raegan yanked her hand back and commanded, "Get lost!" Mitchel gazed at the man who grabbed Raegan's hand earlier

man lifted his hand to slap

Lauren intervened

"Mr.

please do

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

not certain about Mitchel's feelings toward Raegan and did not

be safer for her if she

gaze never

in her eyes and

what you promised me last night?” Mitchel finally met her

a man says in the heat of the

a leaf, and she looked fragile and

but filled

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