Chapter 51 a beloved friend


    VICTORIA’S POV


    “So? What next?” Jayden asked, sipping on his afternoon coffee as we sat on the porch of my new


    house in Paris.


    This is one of Edwards’s properties under my name, one of the most beautiful locations, a little distant


    from the main city, yet not so far. As I don’t go out frequently, I have chosen to remain in this ce and


    continue my daily routine.


    I sipped on my green tea before turning my gaze to him.


    “What next?” I am a bit confused by his words.


    He sipped his coffee again and kept the coffee mug on the tea table before us, turning his whole focus


    in my direction.


    “I am talking about your life; how are you nning to move further?” He questioned with a serious tone.


    Well, as a friend of mine, I understood his concern.


    I shrugged, “well, for now, I am continuing my study and enjoying the charm of life without any


    pressure. Later with my baby’s birth, I will move forward with him or her. I just don’t want toplicate


    things anymore.” I said truthfully. Frankly, I didn’t think much and decided to go with a simple n and


    live peacefully.


    Jayden remained silent for a while, and I sensed that something about the mood had shifted. I’m


    unsure if it’s because my pregnancy hormones are making me more sensitive or if a genuine change is


    urring. As ofte, I’ve noticed that my sixth sense has been considerably more acute, which may be


    a bit of an annoyance in my daily life.


    “Well, what about Alessandro? Are you nning to tell him about this?” He gestured to my unborn


    infant.


    I put down the cut before caressing my belly and shook my head. “I am not nning to go back to him.


    Maybe today or tomorrow, he will get to know, but that’s just the way of life. This baby is mine, and I


    can take care of it.”


    Even though it hurts my heart to think that this child will have to grow up without a father, I am very


    determined with my thoughts.


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    As if he read my thoughts, he asked, “What about a father? Maybe not Alessandro and someone


    else?”


    I looked up at him, and he leaned forward a little.


    “I am well aware of how strong you are, Victoria, and I understand your thoughts too. Still, I believe that


    a child’s growth depends on the contributions of both parents. At a certain point, your baby will need a


    father.”


    I smiled at his words. “I know, Jade; I never denied this. I am well aware of this, but that doesn’t mean I


    will find someone randomly as my baby’s father. I am sure time will tell what it has to hold for us in the


    future, but for now, I am happy with the things I have.”


    The mood suddenly turned so serious as I predicted, and to lighten it, I smiled again, “and I thought you


    were searching for a boyfriend for me?” I wiggled my brow at him.


    However, he did not reply to my yfulness but thoughtfully stared at me. “Victoria, I understand your


    every word; still, I am not convinced. How about I take the part I have told you before?”


    “What part?” I turned, confused again.


    He sat straight, looking directly into my eyes, “how about me? My question for you, Victoria Edwards, is


    how do you feel about me being your partner and your child’s father?


    I suddenly was dumbstruck. I didn’t really think he woulde up with this sudden proposal.


    I stared at him, holding his gaze for some time. I couldn’t even find a way to run these words as a joke


    because his eyes were not giving them away; he seemed so serious.


    Still, I tried to make a littleugh, “don’t make jokes about such a thing, Jay...”


    “I am serious, Victoria,” he paused me in the middle, and all my smiles once again flew away.


    I blinked under his gaze and sighed inwardly. I just don’t know what to think about his sudden proposal


    that I had never imagined before in my life.


    “Jayden, I understand your concern as a friend, but I don’t want to lose my only best friend in other


    matters. I don’t want to mess up the rtionship that we had and have. I hope you understand my


    words.”


    The peaceful atmosphere suddenly turned serious a few minutes ago, and now it advanced into a


    gloomy one.


    He sighed and lowered his head. Even though I can’t read his expression, I know nothing is pleasant


    right now.


    “Was I too repellent right now?” He asked, with his tone lowered. “I shouldn’t have pressurized you with


    such a matter.”


    “Oh, no! Don’t think like that, Jayden. You were never pressurizing me; you are my friend and only


    concern. I just hope we can be friends always like before, and this moment doesn’t change anything


    between us.”


    I don’t really wanna lose my friend just because of this. Nor do I want to think about this moment again.


    I could have provoked him to speak and put his mind further, but I don’t want to break the peace


    around that has grown up in three months.


    He looked up at me and smiled. “I will always be there for you, Vici. You will never lose your friend that


    you have trusted.”


    I smiled and nodded at him, but fortunately, my phone rang that moment, so I apologized and excused


    myself to pick it up. This matter should end here no matter what.


    ****


    JAYDEN POV


    I watched her back disappear into the house. Still, I kept saying with the hope that is only my delusion.


    Victoria is not only my friend but my first love. I had to move from America ten years ago, and the day I


    returned, she had just gotten married to Alessandro.


    That news broke my heart apart. I only returned for her that day, standing on my own feet, but she left.


    Without saying anything to anyone, I left America and decided never to return.


    However, when Antonio informed me that Victoria left Alessandro three yearster, I was so freaking


    happy, and I thought I finally got a chance to get the love of my life. Yet, I failed again.


    Even if she left Alessandro, she couldn’t forget him, especially with his child growing up inside her.


    Saying beside her, I noticed how her face lit up just at the mention of his name; still, I decided to


    present my proposal before her.


    I have failed once more. It’s possible that she’s meant for someone else rather than me. Although the


    idea is painful, I muste to terms with the fact that she has made her decision. Regardless of what


    happens, it seems unlikely that she will pick me.


    I took the pink diamond ring from my pocket, named ‘Beloved.’ I had purchased it for her with sincere


    intentions, as she was truly the love of my life. I had nned to give it to her if she agreed to be with


    me, but unfortunately, she declined.


    I only proposed to her to be her baby’s father. If she had epted, maybe I would have confessed my


    love directly to her, but now, I won’t. I don’t want to put pressure on her with my feelings.


    Sigh...


    Maybe someday, I will find a moment to give her this. If not a beloved lover but a beloved friend...