Nine months too late: After divorce

THREE DAYS LATER.

Something was definitely wrong - Sylvie concluded as she typed away on her keyboard.

Neither Kage nor Westley had said something to her about an issue, but she knew there was one. She just didn't know who to get it from. Kage had been acting really strange around her, giving her the cold treatment. Although, he never stopped providing more than enough food for her and made sure she always had what she wanted. But that little warmth between them had now grown very cold. And Sylvie couldn't u n't understand why. As for Westley; he was still on about the wedding. He kept pestering her to think about it and give him a reply soonest. His desperation was actually the reason Sylvie was still reluctant about it.

She checked the time. It was almost eleven. She and Kage had to go for an inspection.

Her hands froze on the keyboard when her abdomen hurt, Oh, God.

She lowered her head and groaned, waiting for the wave to subside. It did. She stood up, exhaling deeply and grabbed her bag

She's been experiencing light cramps for some days, but the gynaecologist told her it was normal and would be ending soon. But there were times when she wished she had a shoulder close by that she could put her head on and groan. She wished her life wasn't so lonely.

What right. She had? Westley. She she that tiny v. Only proble

right. She had Westley. She should love him. Only problem was, he couldn't be close to her all the time. Walking out I of f the office, she met Kage who was already heading down. She joined him.

smell I nice. Edible,"

le," she closed her eyes and said with a smile.

"Hm. You sm "Thanks." He only glanced at her before returning his gaze to his phone. Sylvie felt a

a stab to her chest. Just the other night, they had dinner and walked down the road together. Now, he was acting like she was an employee who was bugging him. What did she possibly do? Getting into his car, they set out to their trip. They'd barely gone far when she spotted an ice cream truck by the side of the road.

Key! I want some

of that!" She She pointed out.

was able to get a peek of the truck before their car drove pass.

He rolled his neck. "It's day tine, Sylvie. We can't possibly stand in such a crowded area to get ice cream."

Sylvie fell as though, she'd been asked to stop breathing, she'd been craving something cold and sweaty since she woke up.. She's taken a bottle of cold drink already, but the craving wouldn't quench. And now, seeing the ice cream truck with some kids holding cones of it, she realized that was exactly what she needed

"How about someone goes down and gets it for us? Please, Kage. I really need it

He sighed deeply.

"Make a reverse," he instructed driver.

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They returned to the ice cream truck and remained in the car while the guard in the front seat stepped out to get it for

them.

When he returned and Sylvie had the cone in her hand, her joy was like none. She took a big kick, staining the sides of her lips in the process. is S SO

Ho God. This i

so good." She licked her fingers.

Her gaze was on the ice cream, but she could swear she'd seen Kage staring at her from the side of her eye.

He handed her a napkin. "You eat like you a still a kid. Have some."

She frowned. "Well, then, I am a kid, Kage. Or maybe it's because I'm pregnant with kids, what do you think?" She laughed. looking at him.

kage's eyes seemed to linger a little longer on her. He didn't smile but looked at her with those cold eyes, like he had a lot on his mind.

He looked away, returning his gaze to his laptop/

They reached the i

I the inspection site, did what they had to do which took them some time and an hour later, they were ready to leave.

"What's going on?" Sylvie asked as she walked back to the car with Kage.

Kage had his hand in his pocket and wouldn't look at her. "What're you talking about?"

"This this very attitude you've been displaying" She sighed. "We've been acting like strangers, Kage. You hardly look at me, you hardly talk to me. It's as if ... you're withdrawing. What's the problem?" Kage didn't look at her, and to make it worst, he said nothing in response to her questions.

I'm serious, Kage. Did I do something?" They were getting older to their car.

"Sure, you

didn't. If you did, you know I'd have told you about it. To be honest, I don't know what you're complaining about We're tougher, aren't we? I still provide protection for you, I feed you a lot. An hour ago, we stopped by to get you an ice cream, didn't we?" Sylvie stopped walking. "What the hell? You sound like a robot!"

maller.

also stopped, few steps ahead of her. He sighed, pinching his brows. When he turned to her, he was ready to end the

"I just... I have a lot running through my mind, Sylvie. And I'd really appreciate it if you get in to the car so we can be on our

way.

Her eyes flashed with hurt. Why wouldn't he talk about it?

She continued walking, getting to the car before him.

You know you can talk to me about it, right?" she asked when he joined her in the car.

"Why? What can Sylvie Price do for Kage Hawkins?" His eyes were on his laptop.

She scoffed disbelievingly. "Well, I may not be Kage Hawkins, but there are still a lot of things I can do, alright? What do you think you are, a god?"

Chapter 56 "Maybe"

They hit the road, and the silent treatment continued. Few minutes later, Westley called.

Sylvie glanced at Kage who was busy with his laptop before picking the call.

"Hey

"Hye, babe. How're you doing?"

Tm good. Just finished from an inspection."

"Oh Had lunch already?" Not yet.

""Nah. Not

Ther words were interrupted she Kage snatched the phone from her hand, ending she call. Her eyes widened as had looked at him in shock "Hey! What the... what are you doing!?"

He threw the phone back at her. "That right there, is one of the problems! I don't want you talking with this guy. Sylvie. I don't want my kids being around him!" He snapped. Sylvie was perplexed. "What do you mean you don't want me talking to him? We're engaged, Kage, just in case you're forgetting,"

"Well, then, don't talk

talk to him around me! You can do whatever shit you have to do, just don't let me know, Sylvie! Keep it away from me as much as you can She couldn't believe it. Okay, things had gotten really wrong with them. Clearly.

"Wh... What's going on?" She asked I calmly. When Kage looked at her, his eyes burnt.

"What's wrong is that I hate

He looked away, while she guy so much. I hate that you're with him, and I wish you didn't have to. But of course, Sylvie never listens."

The rest

didn't argue further. She knew arguing with Kage in thst mood would only make things messier

of the drive to the company was very quiet, even as they used the elevators and headed for their floor, they didn't as much as glanxe in each other's direction. Sylvie headed for her office, while Kage headed for his. He was tired of working for the day. He confirmed he'd pack up be i his way.

When he reached his office, he found Lana.

"What're you doing here?" He only glanced at her as he took off his jacket.

She'd been sitting on his couch but stood up as soon as he entered.ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

I've been... I've been waiting for sometime now."

Although, their relationship had gotten better over the week, but Kage was in no mood to talk to anyone.

a and

"I need to be alone for now, Lana: You can come back later." He was walking to his seat when her hand reached out, holding

It wasn't until he'd stopped walking and looked into her face that he noticed she'd been crying.

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Chapter M

"What's wrong?

was still cold as he asked.

Lana smiled, another tear rolling down.

Tm just...so emotional right now, Kage. I don't even know what to do."

He withdrew his hand from her but didn't step away "What is ir

Sniffing, she withdrew a paper from her bag, handing it to him. Tve been sick for some time now. I thought it was probably stress and all. I decided to run a test. And Kage... she opened the paper, showing it to him. Tm pregnant! I'm carrying your child