CHAPTER 8

~KAO POV~

After I undergo for some test I was finally discharged from the hospital. I felt relief knowing the baby was safe. I will be staying in Pete's apartment for the meantime until I get into labor and then I will go back to my parents house so I can continue my studies without distractions from Pete. My family was very supportive and understanding for the situation that we have right now.

P'Bright beg for forgiveness for his carelessness from the event and I forgive him already, I know that he was just being nice and he doesn't know that Pete and Luke broke up. Although Pete and I were in good terms, I still asked my parents to called off the engagement. I was still shaken by what happen to the event, hoping that it will not happen again to us. Pete's family handles the situation about Luke and they assure us that he cannot hurt me and my baby again.

"Are you really sure that you are fine by yourself?" my mom asked. We are inside the van they will bring me to Pete's apartment.

"Don't worry Mom, I will be fine and you can visit and stay with me there" I answer

"Yes, I will visit you and if your Dad agrees I can stay there for the meantime" my mom said smiling.

"Pete will be staying with him and they have maids, he would take care Kao and the baby" my Dad said to my mom.

"I know that dear, I just want to assure" my mom said to my dad

"Mom, Dad, don't worry I can help Kao if Pete permitted that I would sometimes dropped by and stay with them" Kai said and smile at us.

"Thank you Kai, I bet Pete would allow you" I said to her.

"Thank you sweetie, I know I can count on you" my mom said to her.

"It's not that we don't trust Pete, but it was good that there are people who would take care of you when he need to go out for work." my dad said and I just nod.

"Thank you for understanding me" I said to them and we just smile to each other.

We reach Pete's apartment and they help me settle to my room, that to my surprise it has been clean and refurnish in such a small time, making it's ambiance more comfortable for me. My parents talk to Pete before they bid goodbye to us, and Pete help me to my bed and I was still thinking about what happen earlier. I was not even sure what relationship that we have right now, maybe our relationship can wait if we are meant to be. Thinking that I off to dreamland.

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Months have passed, the second trimester was starting and I know Pete was having a hard time to deal with my mood swings and my cravings. I was not complaining but I was overwhelm by his patience and kindness towards me, that it looks like he was another person. Even though I was distancing myself to him, maybe my hormones was kicking in because I was becoming more clingy to him and I miss him when he was not around. There were times that I throw some tantrums and I ignore him for the whole day, but I will always crave for him at night.

One thing for sure I was thankful that he was so hands-on taking care of me and the baby. I hope that his good doings was not just to deceive me and my family. I need to focus on my studies so I can give a better future for my child. Both of us was doing some homeschooling to finish our high school. Pete was taking a part - time work for his dad's company and making a living with it. Sometimes Kai was dropping by and staying with us especially when Pete got a called from his father. Like this day Kai brought some cookies she made and she also bring some lunch made by our mom and we casually talking at the living room.

"So Kao, what is the real score of Pete?" she asked out of the blue and I frown at her.

"What are you talking about?" I asked her also because I don't know what she was talking about.

"Sshhh.. Kao.. you know what I'm asking... my gosh...these brother of mine" Kai huffs in annoyance and I felt that she was controlling herself not to punch me. hehehe.

"There were no score for Pete" I start to answer her questions.

"So, what's going on between you two?" she asked again

"uhm.. nothing" I timidly answer her.

"Nothing? are you sure? But he was taking care of you, don't tell me it's nothing?" -Kai

"Look here Kai, I honestly don't know what are we... all I know is he was the father of my child.. we are not even friends to begin with, I just caught up in their mess" I said to her.

"But you love him already... am I right Kao?" -Kai said to me looking straight to my eyes and I cannot retort her words.

"I know it's wrong to love him, but... I can't help it... I've fallen for him" I said to her and she smile at me.

"You know that I can feel what you feel right... I can feel that you let your guard with him... you are comfortable when he was around" -Kai said to me softly and hug me.

"How can I trust him again? Our start was not a pleasant ones... and maybe he was still confuse if he really love me or I am just a replacement of his ex" I said to her while still hugging her.

"Kao, he said that he loves you and he wants to marry you and I know that he was sincere" She said to me and I was confused to what she was saying.

"What are you talking about? When and where you talk with him?" I asked her raising one of my brow with a suspicion.

"I guess it was after a week when we can't find you and we all summon at the mansion and there we met him and his family at first I thought he was a jerk because he was keeping you at his place and not contacting us" Kasi answer

"Why I don't know about it?" I was so dumfounded by the information I know right now.

"Oh it's because of Grandpa Xander, you know the rules right what happens at the mansion stays at the mansion" She said to me and smile

"Okay, but can you give me some hint of it, please" I plead to her it's not that I will announce it for everyone to know, I just want to know what happen.

"Oh, it's just Pete asked you for marriage saying that he wants to make it right... Grandpa Xander allow him and even put him to the test for almost two weeks, before we can meet you at the hospital, do you remember that day" She said to me and I nod at her.

It came to me that those days I cannot see Pete he was with our Grandpa. To think that I almost cry everyday feeling abandoned after what happen to us. I lost on my thoughts and startled when Kai talk again.

"I can see that he really cares about you" she said caressing my cheeks

"How can you say that? Maybe because I was carrying our baby" I counter her. I don't want to assume.

"No Kao, it's not like that, maybe he was a jerk but now I don't see him like that, just give him a chance maybe until you gave birth to your baby" She said to me smiling and I was still pondering what she said.

"I don't know Kai, I just don't want to bind him in me because of our child, he was free to do whatever he wants to do" I said to her.

"And how about you? Do you have the heart to let him go?" She asked me looking straight to my eyes.

"What are you saying Kai? I don't understand it at all" I avert my gaze to her.

"For heavens sake Kao, I know that you love each other. The way you look and smile for each other, you even blush for the single things he made for you." she huffs and rolled her eyes in exasperation.

"Was I really like that?" I asked her shyly.

"Yes my dear brother... you are whipped for each other... and don't tell me that you were shy of him... because for I know he knocked you up" she said me with a teasing manner.

"But I don't know his real feelings towards me, and I don't want to assume by his simple gestures towards me... and don't tease me.. it's just happen" I said to her and I can feel that my cheeks was burning and I am being shy in front of my sister.

"Who are you? Where is my twin brother Kao the Prince of Tease? You are so whipped." she mocked me and laugh at me

"Aaoowww... Stop it Kai" I said to her and I hit her with a throw pillow before I cover my cheeks with my hands.

"Aww, don't be shy... and don't hit me with pillow!" Kai throw back the pillow to me and we laugh.

"Don't be insecure naaa Kao... Pete loves you I can assure that" Kai said to me after we laugh.

"But he didn't say anything to me, he just helping me and staying by my side all the time" I said to her.

"Maybe Pete need a little push, so that you will know what he really feels about you" Kai said to me and I look at her.

"Do you have a plan or idea?" I asked her and she just shake her head.

"Nope, I don't have any plans or idea, it is all up to you my dear brother, so you will know what he really feels" Kai answer

"But I don't know what to do, what if he doesn't love me" I asked her again and I can see that she was already annoyed by my thoughts but I need to be sure, so that I can guard my heart.

"Just asked him straight before it's too late" she said to me.

"I'm afraid to confront him... What if..." I didn't finish what I was saying because she cut me in.

"Stop with your what if's Kao... Don't be afraid Kao... I know you are strong and I know that you can handle him" -Kai said to me straight to my face.

"Thank you Kai for always supporting me... and I am sorry for being a burden to our family" I softly said to her.

"Owww Kao, you are not a burden to our family and I love to help, you know that we got each others back" -Kai said me and hug me tight. We are still hugging and we didn't notice that someone came in and clear it's throat.

"Ehem, excuse me but you are cuddling with each other for a long time"

"Shiiaaa!!! we both shout when we heard someone spoke and it turn out to be Pete

"Ai'Pete make some noise! You startled us!" -Kai said to him

"How long have you been here?" I ask him, worrying he heard what we are talking about earlier.

"Oh, I just got back when I heard Kai said that you got each others back" Pete answer and I sigh in relief that he didn't heard our talk.

"How are you today?" Pete asked and sit beside me

"We are fine, nothing unusual" I answer him

"Oh, have you eaten? mom made some pad thai and tomyum, let's eat lunch I will prepare the food on the dining table" Kai said to him and she stand and go to the dining area.

"Oww, mom was very thoughtful, let me help preparing the dining table" -Pete said and help me to get up and we follow Kai to the dining area.

We eat our lunch heartfully, I miss my mom's cooking so much and I am thankful that from time to time Kai was dropping by to bring some food. After we ate, the three of us chat for more than an hour and Kai bid goodbye to us saying that she will be meeting up with Xandee. When Kai was gone Pete help me to get back to my room and I lie down to my bed.

"Ahm.. Kao.. do you usually hug each other like that?" Pete ask me and I frown at his question.

"Yes, because were twins and we are like that also to P'Beam" I answer him but honestly I don't get him why he ask that.

"Aahhmmm.. only to family members right?" he ask again and by the sound of it he was just assuring things.

"Yeah, why?" I ask him because I don't know what he was thinking.

"Oh okay, ahm.. nothing.. enjoy your nap.. if you need anything I will be in my room" Pete said to me.

"Okay.. you too.. you look exhausted" I said to him.

"Thank you" Pete said and kiss my forehead and leave me in my room.

Pete always leave some soft kisses on my forehead, hands and sometimes on my cheeks. I really don't get his ways but those simple gesture makes my heart flutter and I am slowly falling for him. When the time comes and I ask him what he feels for me I hope that he love me back.

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