Emilia and I landed a few minutes ago and we hurriedly came out of the airport. Asher was waiting to pick us up outside.

"Good, you're here." He said as he hugged us both. I missed him.

"Yes. How did...?"I didn't have the courage to ask him.

"It was a cardiac arrest."He answered gravely.

I nodded my head and got into the car. All I could think about was Ethan. It had been a month since we saw each other. He did not try to contact me at all. I blamed myself for this, I shut him down. He didn't have anyone to turn to share his grief with. He needed me and I was being selfish. I need to see him. Nothing in the world is worse than losing a parent and who would know it better than me?

We reached our house. Emilia and Asher got out and waited , looking expectedly at me to come out.

"I'm sorry. I need to see Ethan first." They both nodded in understanding. Without a second thought I drove to the penthouse.

I entered in. He never asked me to give him the key back and it was probably for the best.As I set my foot in, a strong whiff of whiskey hit my nose. I looked around and the penthouse was completely trashed. Glass shards were hazardously lying all around. Undone ties were thrown on the couch.It was like a disaster followed by an eerie silence.

I walked towards the terrace and saw Ethan napping on the patio chair. He was disheveled. His hair was a mess, the upper three buttons of his shirt popped open. His face was tear strained and his expression didn't radiate the usual peacefulness while he slept. Looking at him my heart clenched.Tears welled up in my eyes.

I love this man.

I sat beside him and gently stroked my hand through his hair. His eyes popped open.

"Skylar?" He asked as if he was afraid to touch me, see if I was real. With tears in my eyes I nodded hastily and hugged him. He held me tightly like.None of us said a single word as we both didn't let go for a solid five minutes. I finally backed away and looked up at him.

"Ethan, I'm so sorry." He shook his head but I continued, "Ethan, I know this is isn't easy for you but it's time for you to get ready for the funeral." It was almost impossible for me to croak out those words.

"I cannot face him, Skylar. The fact that he wanted the best for me and all I did was fought with him is something I can never live with.I let him down. He didn't deserve a son like me.You didn't deserve a husband like me. No one deserves a human like me-"

"Hey, hey shhh. Look at me. You made your dad proud. You upheld his good name. You brought his dreams to heights that he never imagined.Despite you guys fighting, deep in both your hearts you knew that you loved each other tremendously. It's not the time to blame oneself, it's time to get yourself together and bid him goodbye with all the love and respect he deserves."

"How did you get over this?" I was pained by his question.

"The truth is you never get over it. Over time it might hurt a little less but you don't completely move on. However when someone special comes along with you they help you realise that holding on to the past does nothing but ruin our future. You and I both have committed this mistake once but I believe both of us have paid the price for it. From now on, it's us against the world, not me and you against each other."

"It won't be easy."

"I know but you're the strongest man I've ever met.Now go and get ready, your family needs you."

He held my hand, "And I need you." I looked at him and without another care, kissed him. It comprised of everything ,the love I have for him. The pain we endured from being apart.The sorrow for a big loss and our passion towards each other.We finally parted and he rested his forehead against mine.We didn't say a word, our eyes held all the unsaid words.

We were seated at the church and currently Kate was giving a speech. It was emotional and moving, proving how much she loved George. This was followed by Liam but Ethan refused to say anything, I could understand that and no one forced him to do so. Seeing Kate ,Liam and Ethan together like this, standing right by each other in the time of need was something to admire. One by one everyone dispersed the church and went home.

It was 8 in the evening and I saw Ethan leaving with his coat. Before I could stop him he had already driven out.I followed him and he finally stopped at the cemetery.

He entered in and laid a daisy on his Father's tombstone. I decided to stand by rather than intruding on him.

"Dad, I can only wish that you're able to hear me. I know I haven't been the ideal son you deserved. I've been defying you and going against you my entire life. I thought you forced me to give up my dreams but what I didn't know that it was all well-thought. You did all of this to secure my future.I promise you that I'll make you proud. I'll miss you. I know I've never said it enough but I love you Dad. I always will." He closed his eyes as he got up and a single tear drop fell from his eyes.

He started walking out and saw me standing here, his eyes widened. I moved towards him and grabbed him in a tight hug,"I'm so proud of you." I whispered against his ear.

"I was too late." He added morosely.

"It's never too late. Wherever he is, he heard you."

He looked at me and all I wanted to suck all of the pain out, he didn't deserve this. I just cradled him. We both sat down and looked up at the stars. It was after a long time of comfortable silence that we left.

6 Months Later

"I still cannot believe you're married, Ava!" I hugged her and the tears started to fall, I've been crying a lot lately.

"I know, I'm literally the happiest person in the world right now!"

"Alrighty, enough you two. Ava, Asher's been waiting for you outside. It's time for the bouquet toss.You guys need to leave for your honeymoon as well." Em said as she stood excited by the door.

I looked at Ava and she winked at me.What Em didn't know that she was in for a surprise herself.

We all walked outside and Ava positioned herself to throw the bouquet.

"1...2..." before she could say three she turned around and handed the bouquet to Emilia.

"What's happening?" Ethan asked me as we stood arm in arm by the side.

"Just wait and watch baby." He looked at me suspiciously and turned his gaze back.

Em was shocked as she held the flowers.

"Turn around, Em!" By this time both Ava and I were jumping in excitement.

She whirled around to be surprised by Ace on his one knee.

"Emilia, ever since I met you I knew there was something special between us. Looking at you every second makes me realise how lucky I am to have you in my life. Every day that I spend with you ,I find a thousand new reasons to love you.Even the worst days turn into the best when I am graced with that precious smile of yours. Make me the luckiest man on this earth, marry me?"

Em had covered her mouth with both her hands. She was crying and smiling at the same time.

"Yes! yes! yes!" Ace slipped the ring on to her finger and they kissed. Everyone erupted into cheers of joy.

"Wow, that was so beautiful. " I said could feel the tears welling up. What is with me today?

"We should do that sometime." Ethan said in his sarcastic tone.

"Nah, it's too cheesy." We both laughed together and he kissed me.

"What Ace doesn't know is that he isn't the luckiest man on earth, I am." He whispered while nuzzling against my ear.

"Oh really?And why is that?"

"It's simple. I have you."

"Uh - huh. What else does that mouth do apart from passing cheesy comments?"

He was surprised and then gave me his signature smirk. "Would you like me to show you?"

"Yes, please. Take me home." I winked at him.

We congratulated Em and Ace and bid goodbye to Asher and Ava before making our way home. As soon as we entered our home we were half undressed. Ethan's hot kisses were bothering me starting right at my jaw and going down to my cleavage.

"Alright enough foreplay. It's time to take this to bed." I grabbed him by the collar and took him upstairs , kissing him all along.

When we reached we were already panting. "What do you want Skylar?" Ethan asked in midst.

"I want you, under me." I was feeling particularly bold today. My hormones are raging.He obeyed me and pulled me on top of him.

I made myself comfortable and started riding him. Both of us were moaning in pleasure.

"God, you're so hot." Ethan whispered as he cupped my breasts.

"Ethan , I-" Before I could complete my words I climaxed. Ethan came at the same time.

We were both lying next to each other. Ethan had held me so close to him. He was already asleep but I for some reason couldn't sleep.

As I closed my eyes I felt a wave of nausea. I got up and made my way to the bathroom but thankfully didn't throw up.It was at this moment I realised that I was late. Very very late.I pulled out the test from the cupboard to make sure and took it. I was roaming around, 2 minutes seemed like a lifetime right now.

The time was finally up when my phone rang. I hurriedly dismissed the timer to not wake Ethan up but it was too late as I heard him, "Sky?"

"In here."

He came in the bathroom and looked at me with his adoring sleepy eyes. "What's wrong?"

"Nothing. I just suspected I was pregnant so I took the test."

"Well? What does it say?" He asked me slowly, still comprehending what I said.

"I haven't looked. Wanna do it together?"

"Yes, of course." He hugged me from behind and rested his chin on my shoulders as I picked up the stick.

2 blue lines. It's positive. I am pregnant!

Holy shit.

"What does that mean?" He whispered.

"It means that you're gonna be a father!"

His eyes got big as surprise was written all over his face.He hugged me tighter."Really, Sky?"

I just nodded excitedly.

"We're gonna have a freakin' baby!" I said as I jumped into his arms. He caught me and twirled me around.

"I cannot believe it. Thank you for making this true. I love you so much." He said as he kissed me hard and carried me back to bed.

This was my little world. Forever.