Chapter 44

CHAPTER 44

|| Savannah's POV ||

My lips parted, taking another big bite from the juicy burger that Ares had bought for me. I shouldn't have forced him to go with me on groceries. Recently, I had been keeping my weight on tiptoe to avoid any more weight since my boyfriend was a sportsman. His bulging muscles envied me sometimes hence I was determined to put on a slim figure. But there, he caught me, staring at those juicy burgers, stationed inside the glass walls. Despite my unwillingness, he forced me to have them. Now, I was savoring a big burger, sitting next to him, and humming with the music inside his SUV.

I told him why he had to buy this super expensive SUV and guess what, his ridiculous reason left me speechless. He stated that it was his unique way to vent his anger on me. Who spent dollars to burst out his anger? Well, I wouldn't be doing it ever. Money doesn't fall from trees.

" Easy, Princess!", Ares sent me a warm concern, chuckling at my messy eating style. I shot him a glare which made him laugh out loud. It was all his fault to buy me this burger.

I mumbled between my sweet, delicious chews,

" I told you, I don't want to eat it."

Ares chuckled teasing and rolling the car wheel slowly,

" Yes, I can see how you are biting like a caveman!"

" Ares!"

I glared at his laughing face and sighed heavily, staring down at my food. This burger was a mistake similar to his. I wanted to have a perfect boyfriend from me who would cuddle me to sleep and give me his shoulder whenever I needed him. But I got the exact opposite. My one always solved everything with 'fuck' and dirty comments. As much as I hated to admit it, this turned me on so badly. Perhaps, he was turning me into a bad girl.

" What?", he furrowed, noticing my eyes on him. I shook my head, a little embarrassed that he caught me eyeing him. I mumbled to avoid my embarrassment,

" This... juices were too good.."

Ares sent me an intense look, a look that only showed when we were having sex. His malicious grin soon took over his face along with his meaningful words,

" But I love the juices of yours."

Oh, gosh! Can't he think positively while driving?

I smacked at his shoulders, glaring hard at him. My face flustered instantly, wishing that he wouldn't notice. His laughter evaporated around the car, so soothing and melodic that it made my core throb.

Gosh! What did this boy do to me?

I liked this little moment between us, so melting and relaxing. Imagining those days when I hated him to death was like a joke to me. I guess, the old phrase 'love is blind' was proven true in my life. I wouldn't say that he loved me crazily or he treasured me like a gem but the most important thing was he made me, feel valuable. Time and time, he proved how important I was to him. Love always starts with importance which I always believed. There would be plenty of people in the world who would love you but there would be only a few who will put you as their first importance.

So much of my skeptical thoughts, I missed the sound of his phone ringing consistently. Involuntarily, my eyes pulled over to look at his flashed screen. A sting of pain coursed in my heart followed by a deep frown, appearing between my temples.

Brittany!

Why was she calling him again? Were they still seeing each other?

No matter how much I tried, my pale demeanor remained solid and straight. Ares sneaked a glance at his phone and spoke again breaking the odd silence between us,

" I am not meeting her, Princess. Believe me! I was just hanging out to make you jealous. Don't make that face!"

I wanted to laugh at his poor situation but somewhere, it touched my heart that he was so quick to explain everything. The sincerity in his tone couldn't be avoided and I knew, he wasn't lying well.

Smiling, I was lost in my thoughts for a while. Brittany was pursuing Ares for years after they had nightstands. Could it be that she is in love with Ares? Will she give up so easily?

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|| Aria's POV ||

" Lucas, stop dragging me, Lucas...Stop..", my throat dried because of those begging, cries that I had been doing for a while. Something felt very wrong to me especially when Lucas took me straight to the hospital. I couldn't believe that he was dragging me like an animal when I was pregnant with his child.

The outdoors of the city hospital was nearly empty as it was already so late at night. A few strangers sent us a puzzled look but no one dared to intervene as it was none of their business. My eyes searched for his father but he was nowhere to be seen. Panic rushed through my veins and I yelled again, fighting with everything to get rid of his hard grip,

" Lucas...Stop..you need to tell me what is going on first..."

He didn't listen as if I vanished in his eyes. Pulling and dragging me inside the hospital, I gasped to see his group of friends of his. They looked like a bully from school. Two boys, and two girls all had their earrings on and when I gave them a better look, I noticed that it was the same girl whom I saw on Lucas's lap in his apartment.

What were they doing here?

I seethed in rage, desperately struggling to break free,

" Lucas!! Let go of me!! What are they doing here? I want to go home!"

He halted abruptly and I prayed that he would just let me go of this fucking hospital. His head whipped back to glare at me,

" Let go of you when you are fucking planning to ruin my life?"

I gasped, my eyes hardening at his anxious features,

" What are you talking about? I left you willingly. What's more, do you want?"

Before he could give me any answer, the girl in front walked over to us. Her pink hair blazed under the light. She pecked Lucas's cheeks suggestively and I wanted to vomit in disgust. They seemed like they were having a whore show. She grinned at me wickedly, muttering to Lucas who didn't let go of my wrist,

" You did the right thing, baby. Come, the doctor is waiting for us."

All of my goosebumps appeared on my skin, anticipating the worst to come yet. Doctor? For what reason?

I barked, unable to keep my temper in check,

" Doctor, why the fuck am I seeing a doctor at this hour?"

That pink-haired girl glared back at me, smirking devilishly,

" Come on, Aria. I don't want to be a stepmom at this age."

Almost a loud gasp passed from my lips but I tried hard to keep my brain awake. Now, everything was clear to me. Did they want to kill my child? No way!

I began to shout at Lucas, making sure that everyone around was hearing my voice,

" No, Lucas. I told you that you don't have to take responsibility for this baby. Why must you get rid of it then? You can't abort the baby without her mother's permission."

That pink-haired girl hissed in annoyance, looking around to ensure that no one was suspecting them. Before I could scream more, Lucas interrupted calmly as if he knew the right things only,

" Aria, don't make it more complicated. It's the best for us!"

I was about to shout out loud that how was it okay to kill an unborn child, his blood and flesh?

As if the pink-haired girl saw through my thoughts, she glared at me, threatening me in a hissing voice,

" If you make any other noise, I will make sure that your baby gets born by our kicking, Aria. That will be a long painful process for you."

My lips parted in rage but looking at her friends who seemed like a local gang, I sealed my lips shut.

Why did I agree to come with him? My baby!

Lucas began to drag me forward like a puppet again and I kept silently crying. How would I save my baby from these monsters? Who would save me from them?

I kept praying and looking around silently. I should have taken Ethan's suggestion. He strictly advised me to stay away from Lucas but I fell into their trap for my foolish emotional thoughts.

Placing a hand on my stomach, I said sorry to my baby for the first time,

" I am sorry, baby...Mama might not save you anymore...I am sorry that you had such a terrible father... It's all my fault.."