Page 77 of Keeping Skylar
Heath wasted no time introducing me to his family as his girlfriend. Carol and Howard practically leapt from their seats, wrapping me in warm hugs and showering me with heartfelt welcomes. In that moment, I felt something I hadn’t in a long time—true happiness. It was one of the best feelings in the world.
Heath stayed by my side for the rest of the night, with me sitting comfortably in his lap and his arm draped protectively around me, as if silently telling the world I was his. As the evening wore on, Liam became increasingly quiet and withdrawn, eventually excusing himself to head home early. We brushed off Natasha’s icy glares from across the room, where she watched us like a hawk all night. Thankfully, she never approached Heath again.
After the wedding, we rushed back home, unable to keep our hands off each other.
That night, when we made love, it felt different—raw and more intense, like every touch was charged with emotion. Itwasn’t just passion; it was something deep and real. It wasextraordinary.
The following evening, Heath moved into my room, marking the final step in solidifying our relationship and making it feel official.
The rest of the week was nothing short of incredible. Heath and I were practically inseparable; despite our hectic work schedules. We made every moment we spent together meaningful and unforgettable. For the first time in months, I felt truly happy and in love.
I’m packing up my things ready to head home after another successful day in class when I hear a ding on my phone alerting me of a new email. I swipe my phone and gasp at the sight of Lucia’s name on my screen.
Why the hell is she reaching out now, after all this time? It’s been six months, what could she possibly want? Driven by curiosity, I quickly open the email to find out.
From: [email protected]
Date: 28 April, 2023 at 3:04 pm.
Subject: Where is Kaden?
Dear Skylar,
It’s been a while, and I know I’m probably the last person in the world you want to hear from, but I guess desperate times call for desperate measures, huh?
I’m sure you’ve heard by now that Kaden and I are officially together, and without getting into the specifics, things have been going amazingly well. If you hadn’t run off the way you did, we would’ve told you the truth eventually. Kaden was always going to leave you for me in the end.We did feel bad for lying and sneaking around behind your back. But the truth is, we couldn’t fight the way we felt for each other anymore.
When you found out about the affair and left your husband, I was relieved—relieved that we no longer had to hide and could finally be together. I could go on and on about how great things have been since you left, but that’s not the reason why I’m contacting you. Kaden mentioned during our last phone call that he ran into you in Melbourne.
That was almost four weeks ago. I haven’t heard from him since. He’s completely stopped answering my calls and texts, and to be honest, I’m getting pretty fucking worried.
I just want to know if you said or did something that made him suddenly cut me off. It’s not like Kaden to go completely silent without a reason. So, either he’s with you and avoiding me, or something serious has happened to him. And honestly, I’d rather it be the latter.
If he is with you, or if you know where he is, could you kindly pass along a message to him? Can you tell that boyfriend of mine that I’m pregnant and to give me call when he stops being such a coward.
That’s all from me, for now. I look forward to your earliest reply.
Sincerely
Lucia Cardillo
Argh!The nerve of this woman!
Just when things are finally falling into place, the universe finds a fresh new way to screw me over. I might not be interested in Kaden anymore and have buried the whole damn affair in the past where it belongs, but Lucia dropping her pregnancy bombshell, no doubt timed to perfection, is the final nail in the coffin. I’m done with these fucking people.
If I had known what a snake Lucia truly was, I would’ve never let her into my home, let alone my life. But if their betrayal had never happened, I would’ve never found Heath, and in the end, he’s all that truly matters to me now.
Rather than sinking into anger and hatred, I choose to rise above it. My focus is where it truly belongs—on reclaiming my life and nurturing the love I’ve found with Heath. With renewed hope and determination, I pick up my phone and tapreplyto Lucia’s email.
From: [email protected]
Date: 28 April, 2023 at 3:12 pm.
Subject: RE: Where is Kaden?
