Palm springs

" Is Everyone here?" I roam my gaze around my office where all my employees are standing waiting for me to talk. I gathered them here to discuss our new upcoming project which is the wedding of Mr. Joon Jae and Miss Isabella.

" Yes." They said in unison.

" So, I have gathered you all to inform you about our new project which is going to be a destination wedding." I started.

" Where is it, Miss Francis?" Someone asked.

" The wedding will be in Palm Springs, a beautiful desert and we have a luxurious hotel available there which will provide us with the wedding place and everything."

" And, everyone has to do their best to make it successful and grand. Got it!" Andre said, looking at everyone.

" Okay, guys! The preparations will be starting next week so be ready. We only have two weeks for the wedding." I informed them.

" it is an Interracial wedding so we need to prepare everything according to the two cultures. I have made some prints which will help you all to understand their rituals and customs so please read it carefully and come up with some ideas." I said handing them the prints which have all the information about Korean and American cultures and traditions.

" Good luck, Guys." I cheered them before taking my seat.

" ugh, why am I this tired!" Pregnancy is not a joke man! It is tiring the hell out of me but I am loving every second of it. I can't feel anything now because I am in the First trimester other than being nauseous of some food and smell. I am going to enter into the second trimester in a few days and I am very excited to feel my stomach and the baby.

" Come out of your dreamland Miss Francis." Andre mocked before sitting on the couch and started reading the prints which I handed them out.

" Huh! What are you talking about? I was just thinking about where to start the preparations." I scoffed at him not meeting his eyes.

"Lies! lies! Pretty lies….." He started signing with a smirk on his face.

" Shut Up! Andre." Ugh, he got the reason to tease me.

" Okay, okay, calm down baby mama." He starts to get up from the couch taking his print with him.

" Take your Ass out of my office Andre."

" Okayyyyyy! I am going by the way. Do you want to join us for lunch?" He asked waiting for my answer.

" Us?" I questioned.

" Siya and I, do you want to join?"

" Umm, no. I will order something because I have some things to sort out. You guys enjoy."

" Okay, then, and don't forget to eat." He warned sternly before hugging me.

"Okay,  Dad!" I saluted at him with a frown.

" Ha Ha Ha, I am going, bye!" I said goodbye before leaving my office.

" Say Hi to Siya," I yelled at him and I knew he heard.

I sat down on my chair before reading the printout and noting down the main things which are important in both cultures. It took me an hour to note down and understand everything about them.

My stomach started growling with hunger, I retrieved my phone from the table and ordered something healthy and a large portion to fill my mine and baby's tummy. Until then I went to the washroom because my bladder is killing me and I need to pee frequently thanks to the pregnancy.

When I came back to my cabin, the food was waiting to be devoured on my table. I ordered a turkey salad and a burger with fries. I was craving some meat from the morning but I didn't get to eat it in the morning because I felt nauseous when I opened the fridge to take out some meat.

This whole pregnancy thing is so confusing. I need some time to understand everything about it. I moaned at the soft texture of turkey in my mouth which was smoked and its flavors were melting in my mouth. It feels like I have never eaten turkey in my life.

I was brought back from my food orgasm by the sound of notification which made me curious because it's the sound of Facebook notification and it means…..

My heart skipped a beat and I gulped down my turkey to not choke on it with my anxiousness and curiosity.

I took my phone into my hands which was lying helplessly on the table and unlocked it. I closed my eyes before clicking on the notification. I peeked from one eye to see who texted me and I saw Kang and I know it is from Jeon. I haven't replied to his Hi yet and he already sent another text?

I opened my eyes to look at the context of the text and there it is sitting in my hands which I was expecting and waiting for.

The contents of the message are, " I hope you trust me enough to not believe the pictures which are circulating in tabloids. I am not giving any explanation about it but I just want to tell you that I miss you so much and I am sorry. Take care." He ended the text with a purple heart which made me feel butterflies in my stomach.

How can I trust the man who left me the morning with any goodbye after we spent a passionate night together?

My heart is saying to trust him but my head is telling me to not fall for his lies. I don't know whom I have to listen to. Do I want to take the risk of getting hurt again? Is he worth risking my heart? What if he is just lying to me? The pictures are not lying though. They seem so cozy in the pictures.

I texted Siya to come and meet me at my apartment. She will surely help me out with it because she always thinks straight and right. I lost my appetite but I need to eat for my baby.

I finished everything from the plate and threw the boxes into the dustbin before taking the files which I need to work on and exited my office, not in the mood to work anymore.

I have time to take a nap before Siya comes to the apartment. I will just lock away everything at the back of my head and sleep through it so I can think properly when I wake and can take a proper decision regarding Jeon.

I hope this time I will not make the same mistake I did before and regret it till now. No one got hurt more than me.

I changed my clothes into a large hoodie which is so comfortable that my eyes are getting closed on their accord. I fell on the bed and slipped into the deep slumber which I need to keep my health in check.

Jeon has to wait till I  get up from my nap.