LOGINWell, well, well it seems that I've peaked your interest if you read on this far so I'll make sure not to disappoint. Without anymore hesitation let's continue on with my story.
After agreeing to get along Khalil and I began to make conversation. We talked about all sorts of things from our favorite movies to what we would do if we were the richest in the world which may sound random but it was actually really entertaining since as we spoke he told me different stories from his childhood. One was as I like to call it "The battle between dummy and living room chair" who shall live to see victory spoiler alert the chair was victorious and he continued to tell me different stories until before we knew it detention was over. It was as though time really flew by but instead of just heading out Khalil asked if he could walk me home but of course I couldn't risk my father seeing me with him so I made up some excuse about how today couldn't work for me because of something, not totally sure what I came up with but her understood. As I was leaving the classroom he called out to me saying that he would see me tomorrow with that same glowing smile plastered on his face but I didn't believe I would see him so I basically ignored this and went on my way home.
When I got there instead of seeing my father in his usual business professional stance with his phone smacked onto his ears I found a letter. Turns out he would be gone for a while on some "important business" he didn't really specify what sort of business or how long he would be gone but I couldn't care less I just went on to play some video games. The day went on as normal until I was going to bed...I don't know if it's the overwhelming silence or the fact that I was all alone but my mind began to race and all I could think about was that annoying dummy Khalil. As I thought about all that we talked about I started to feel a heavy weight in my chest and having not felt anything in a while I was confused because what could this pain in my chest be, it certainly wasn't happiness. That's when it hit me it was guilt and I didn't know why I felt guilty it was not like I've done anything worth feeling bad about. Other then getting Khalil in trouble and even after talking with him for probably an hour non stop I didn't return his smile but why would I smile? Could my mouth even do that anymore? I wasn't sure and slowly but surely I ended up falling asleep.
The next day as usual I was late for school but to my surprise as I turned the corner at the school gate I saw a familiar figure leaning against it. It was Khalil and as I got closer I yelled out to him asking him what was he doing out here and he snickered like I was asking a question with an obvious answer, this pissed me off indeed cause who was he to be laughing at me. Having finished his little laugh Khalil turned to me and told me that he was waiting for me which kind of pissed me off more since I didn't need him to babysit me which is exactly what I told him. But instead of apologizing he simply grabbed my hand and started to drag me to class saying that we were already late enough so we should get going and I hate to admit this but I wasn't bothered by the fact that he held my hand it was actually really soft and warm which put me at ease in a weird way. I was annoyed by the fact that he was dragging me though, he would so get it during detention and I knew he could tell I was annoyed cause he went on to give me a sly little grin but I caught it.
Following this for the rest of the school year Khalil would wait for me at the school gate and we would talk all throughout detention. I don't really know when but I started to come to school on time because I guess I didn't want Khalil to be late since I wanted to sleep in. I did miss this sleep but I didn't really mind because everyday that I came early Khalil would treat me to ice cream afterschool even during the more cooler months since ice cream was life. We basically went from hanging out in detention everyday to the ice cream shop even the employees became familiar with us and with this ice cream treat Khalil and I would end up walking to different places whether it was in an area we did or didn't know about. We also began to do homework together since as to be expected I have trouble with it...turns out sleeping through class all school year wasn't very helpful but with Khalil's help I was able to raise my grades and pass all my classes. Sometimes I would also end up treating him since I didn't want to feel like I was mooching off him even though he repeatedly told me that it was ok I was set on treating him a few times and he didn't have no choice but to agree since I am a very stubborn person.
It was these times we shared that made my life a little bit brighter and I was actually smiling more during my time with him then I've ever had before. We told each other everything including our families and he told me how he takes care of his sister most times since his mom is always busy with work and I ended up telling him about my family and how my mom died when I was younger. But even after learning that my father was loaded Khalil didn't treat me any different. However, for some reason I held off on telling Khalil about my soon to be arranged marriage...don't get me wrong I wanted to but whenever I was around him it was as though nothing else mattered and all my troubles faded away...I was happy and I found comfort with Khalil he's made my life worth living again just like my mom did. It's not exactly like that though Khalil made me feel special, important, and something else but at the time I wasn't exactly sure what just that being around him made my day a million times better.
I said it once and I'll say it again with Khalil time really flew by, it seems like yesterday the we were attending our first few doctors appointments and getting our online classes set up. Now we have completed our online journey with me now being a week from 9 months pregnant it almost seems unreal to see that my stomach had grown to such an enormous size. Khalil wanted to be surprised of the baby's gender but I don't like surprises that much so I was in charge of planning the gender reveal. I'm not gonna spoil the surprise now but let's just say that I'll have the chance to use one of my favorite baby name choices. During our time in Florida Khalil and I made quite a few friends making keeping the baby's gender a secret a really difficult task especially since my girls really pressed me to get the gender out of me but all they got was teased as I spoke but caught myself before revealing the gender. For the baby reveal party I designed everything to be an outdoor barbeque type
The week went by in a blur of online school, paperwork discussing the matters of my trip, and packing. Jacob wasn't home the day of my departure because of an emergency that came up last minute so to make sure that he was aware of what I was up to I left him a little note. 'Work emergency have to travel out of state will be back when everything is sorted out' yeah I made sure not to give any specifics on the trip. As I took a taxi to Khalil's place I took the liberty of texting Mr. & Mrs. Hao along with Mr. Hansson about my trip that way they can't say that I was sneaking around again like with my trip to Miami. As the taxi pulled up at Khalil's house I saw him standing on the sidewalk surrounded by hundreds no maybe thousands of bags and I couldn't help laughing as the taxi drivers jaw fell open. "Please tell me that isn't your boyfriend" I continued to laugh as I gave the taxi driver an apologetic look "I'm so sorry!" After parking the driver went out to help Khalil put hi
For the next 2 months Khalil and I attended several doctor appointments and worked to get everything in order for the baby's arrival. Khalil's Mom and Lilac were a great help in this process as for how they found out well they overhead Khalil and I trying to figure out how we should tell them when they came for a surprise visit. I was expecting Khalil's Mom to be furious but it was the exact opposite as she jumped for joy and Lilac relentlessly rubbed my stomach. I really don't know what I would have done without her, she was the biggest help as she and Lilac accompanied us to shop, appointments, and just to receive advice from physicians on how to keep fit during my pregnancy. I have to say that Khalil was probably taking this whole pregnancy situation more serious than me with him buying heaps of baby formula even though I was still 7 months away from giving birth, signing up for father to be classes, and even taking some short doctoring courses all of which I found adorable.
For the next few weeks Jacob and I attended several meetings with our parents in order to sort out the legal matters concerning our marriage. The only remotely acceptable part of the agreement is that despite this union I am still the sole beneficiary of Mr. Hansson's company so at least I would have something of my own in this whole merge. During these days Jacob attempted to get close to me by taking me on dates, proposing movie nights, and a bunch of other romantic activities but I dodged it all and made it clear more than a million of times that this was purely business and I held no romantic feelings towards him. He even stooped as low as to try and get our parents to promote such behavior but whenever this would happen I would just put myself into a daze until they were done and ready to proceed with more important matters. Somewhere near the end of the legal procedures I began to experience morning sickness but seeing as I was under pressing amounts of stress I just dismi
As I neared the apartment I began to be overwhelmed with dread and this gut retching feeling that I was in for a huge problem. Turns out I was right and probably shouldn't have even opened the door cause the moment I did I was met by the dissatisfied looks on not only Jacob's face but also those of both our parents. My Father was the first to speak as he gave me a cold glare that made chills run down my spine "Well if it isn't my dear daughter it seems you have been making some irresponsible choices during the time we've been apart" as he said this Jacob's Father Daverick Hao cleared his throat making me certain that he would speak next. "Yes, and it would seem my son may also be at fault for your recent actions as he has informed us of your past plans" My eyes widened as I shot Logan a cold stare before turning back to face his Father "So? You know that we didn't want to get married if anything that should make you want to cancel-" but before I could finish Jacob's Mom cut in "
After walking for a few minutes we finally reached the hotel's entrance where we all stood in amazement. The building was almost 50 stories high, engravings that covered the series of pillars, and an illuminated sign that read 'Le Croissant-Lune'. Khalil's Mom went ahead to check us in and get the keys to our rooms with Khalil following closely behind since he knew that she would need help leaving me and Lilac in the lobby. "Hope, what does that sign mean? Is it a desert?" I chuckled as I bent down to pat her head "No, its French and it mean 'The Crescent Moon' which could very well be a desert. I mean I would definitely eat it." Lilac started to burst out laughing and soon enough we ended up strolled around the lobby since she got bored of staying in one place until Khalil and his Mom got back with the keys.Eventually Khalil and his Mom came back and the four of us separated to get settled in our rooms with Lilac staying with her mom and Khalil wi