The ride home from the hospital was extremely silent between Lucas and I. I had been practically patched up since the split in my eyebrow had to get stitches, it was a bit deeper than we had originally thought. I was so scared when they were checking up on me. I kept worrying about what if Seagal madness had somehow harmed my baby. Luckily, I was cleared and the doctor told me everything looked alright and my baby was doing well.

Lucas hadn't brought up any discussion the whole ride back to his apartment and I was worried deep down about that. Was he still so shocked over the revelation? That he was buying time before saying anything to me about it or was he somehow giving me time to come to terms with everything that had happened? I didn't know what it was but I just really wanted to get rid of the tension.

"Lucas, I'm sorry." I said the minute we were inside the apartment.

It was like all the silence had made me started to feel guilty about not telling him and trying to leave without doing so.

"Why didn't you tell me Amy?" Lucas asked me.

"I didn't know how to." I told him truthfully. "I was scared. I didn't know how you would react. I don't understand how it could have happened when we've always been careful every time. And I didn't want you to think that I planned this."

"So instead you decided to be distant then try to run off while you're carrying my child?" Lucas asked me angrily. "You didn't think to tell me? Or to hear how I would feel about the whole situation?"

"Lucas I'm sorry. I was scared. I thought you would be mad." I said to him, wringing my hands together nervously. "I know we're not exactly in a relationship or anything and I didn't think you were ready to commit. I didn't think you would want a child to be thrown up on you. I was scared of telling anyone. I told mom and she tried convincing me to tell you but I just didn't think you'd be ready to hear such news. I didn't want you to feel like you're obligated to take this child and..."

"Amy, I wish you would stop making assumptions and guesses about how you think I feel or I'm going to feel about this." Lucas said to me. "You can't know what I'd think or feel. No one can know but me. I had the right to know. You should have told me from the beginning and let me be the judge and decide how I feel about hearing that I have a kid on the way. I hate when people judge me and think they know how I'm going to react to things before giving me the chance."

"I'm sorry. I wanted to tell you. I really did but I was so scared. I know how you feel about really caring about people. You told me people who you love and care about always get hurt and that was why you tend to push people away. I thought you'd feel the same way if I told you I was pregnant." I said to him. "I didn't want to cause you any further issues and I didn't want you to snap at me, so I figured that if I left, things would be better. I'm sorry."

"This news, it's something that I'm still processing. The thought of becoming a father never came to me before because I've always tried to keep out certain thoughts. I know being in this line of work can be dangerous for those who are close to me, so I never entertained any thought of having a family before. " Lucas said to me. "But not because I have issues and never thought of becoming a father, doesn't mean that I don't want or won't accept the baby. No matter what the circumstances that led to this, it's still my responsibility and I never run away from responsibilities. Just because I have constant fear of losing people close to me or them getting hurt, that does not mean not I won't try to protect those important to me with my life. Knowing that I have a child on the way, I'd kill anyone who tries to harm him or you. You know how I feel about you Amy and if you had told me sooner, then what happened today would never happened because..."

"I know." I said before throwing my arms around his waist. "I'm just sorry that I didn't have the courage to tell you about it sooner and you had to find out like this. I'm a coward. "

"Its It's alright." Lucas replied hugging me back. "As much as I'd like to be, I can't be mad at you right now. I'm just glad I found out before you ran away or before anything more serious had happened to both of you. I'm glad you were able to finally stand up for yourself. "

"Lucas, I'm sorry about everything." I apologized again.

"Stop apologizing now, I told you it's alright. You're forgiven." Lucas said to me. "So how long has it been?"

"I found out a few weeks ago, but I'm nine weeks pregnant." I told him.

"Over two months?" Lucas asked pulling back to look down on me.

"Yeah," I nodded nervously. "Please don't be mad."

"Amy I'm not mad. Surprise or you could say shock, but I'm not mad." Lucas said to me. "You don't need to worry about how I feel about this baby or fret that I don't want it. I do and I'll do whatever it takes to care for both you and him or her. I'll love you both all the way."

"Uh w-what?" I asked shocked at what Lucas had just said.

"You heard me correctly Amy. I love you, and I already know I love the child you're carrying." Lucas replied.

"B-but how...you can't be... How are you sure that you love me? You can't possibly..."

"Amy, stop overthinking things. I said I love you because I know how I feel about you and I don't say things I don't mean impulsively. I know what I said and I do mean every word." Lucas said to me.

"Lucas, I love you too." I confessed. "And I have for a while now. You always make me feel safe and let me know that life is actually worth living."

For the first time in a long time, I saw what was a real genuine smile from Lucas before him kissing me.

"Even though this is still so strange to me, I think we should go get you and my little bambino something to eat." Lucas said to me. "And then let you rest."

"Okay," I nodded as we walked towards the kitchen "Is bambino..."

"Baby. Bambino is baby in Italian." Lucas informed me.

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I couldn't help wondering if there was certain hormone called over protective hormone that is released in the male species whenever the female informed them that they are pregnant. Ever since the whole kidnapping and baby revelation, Lucas had been extremely over protective. And I meant even in the apartment. He wouldn't allow me to leave even when I told him that I was feeling fine now and my eyebrow wasn't even hurting that bad. He still insisted that I should stay home and in bed.

Mom, Katie and Nora and anyone else who wanted to see me had to come over to his apartment to visit. I had to cancel my flight to Barbados and let my family know that I had a little accident and wouldn't be able to fly over as yet but I was still going to visit them soon. I even told them about the pregnancy. I didn't think it made sense to try hiding it any longer since Lucas knew and accepted it. I was surprised to know that they were happy for me and still couldn't wait for me to visit them and share the news with my other relatives that I had yet to meet.

Mom got so emotional when she saw me and heard about what had happened to me. She couldn't stop blame herself for marrying my stepfather because he was the reason why all this happened. It took some time before I was able to calm her down and told her it wasn't her fault.

Lucas had been so sweet, extra sweet now. It was as if things got to a whole new level now and we were officially a couple. It was just a bit weird for me with the whole serious relationship thing and about to be parents in a couple months. It was just so surreal.

Lucas also promised me that as soon as I was fully recovered from the past ordeals, he would let both Mom and I visit our family in Barbados. I told him I would also love if he would come along with us and he promised he would.

I was curled up on the couch watching TV with a bag of chips in hand when we were made aware of someone at the front door. Greta was the one to get it since I was still supposed to be resting. I was surprised when I saw her came back with Adena.

"Hi," she said to me as she was in the living room.

"What are you doing here?" I asked her instead of greeting her back.

"I'll leave you two to talk." Greta announced before leaving us alone.

"Can I sit?" She asked me.

"Sure," I nodded towards the other sofa. "You still haven't told me why you're here Adena."

"I just... I heard what happened to you a few days ago." She started.

"Does everyone knows about that?" I asked. "So what? Have you come here to let me know that you're sorry he didn't finished taking care of me?"

"What? No of course not." Adena responded looking at me like I was crazy. "Amy, I'm not here to fight okay? I just wanted to say that I'm sorry to hear and see how you're doing . I'm glad you're okay."

"Really? Are you serious?" I asked surprised. "I thought you hated me."

"I don't hate you Amy, even though I wanted to because I was mad at you about this whole Lucas thing but I'll get over it." She replied. "You were right. I don't own Lucas and he's obviously into you and not me so I'll have to accept that. And the fact that we are sisters, I know I've been somewhat a little bitchy..."

"A little?" I asked raising a brow.

"Alright, maybe a lot bitchy but I'd like if we could get pass this and get along." Adena said to me.

"For real now? Is this really happening or am I dreaming? Did you seriously just said that?" I asked shocked. "You must be playing with me right now."

"Why is it so hard to believe that I'm not a total bitch and I'd like us to get along?" Adena asked me.

"Oh I don't know, maybe the fact that you've been so cold towards me since you saw Lucas and I and all those name calling before? It is hard to believe that you've just decided to change how you feel about me overnight."

"I said I'm sorry. Really, it's just that I've had this major crush on Lucas since forever and I always thought that one day he was going to ask me out or something. Then you came along and I found out he was seeing you." Adena told me. "I was mad. I felt like I was betrayed or something especially since I had told you how I felt about him and asked if you guys were involved and you denied it. But I'm not going to hold that against you. I honestly do want us to get along and I know Dad and Carter would appreciate that too."

"Well I already told you I had nothing against you and as long as you don't keep with the name calling and trying to put me down, we'll be good." I said to her. "So if you're serious about this that you say, I'd like it if we could get along as well. I never had any siblings before and it could be nice getting along like sisters do."

"I meant what I said Amy. And I am sorry for the way I've behaved and the things I've said to you." Adena said to me before stretching her hand out to me. "Can we call a truce?"

"Yeah, truce." I smiled at her before shaking her hand.

"It feels so good getting the hard feelings off my back. Holding a grudge is exhausting." Adena let out a sigh of relief. "So, are you alright? You didn't get hurt too bad?"

"I'm okay now. I just received a few bruises and the cut above my eyebrow which had to get stitches but differently, I'm feeling better. I'm good now and my baby is alright as well so that's the best part."

"What?" Adena asked eyes wide with surprise. "Y-you're pregnant?"

"Yeah," I nodded with a smile. "I'm over two months pregnant..."

"Wow. I had no idea, I guess I'm going to be an Aunt then huh?" Adena asked to which I nodded. "Wow that's amazing... Congratulations!"

Did you guys expected to get another chapter this soon? I bet you didn't 😀 but it was your surprise and thanks for being such awesome readers, honestly love you guys. So Lucas seem to take the news so well, better than we expected. And even revealed his true feelings to her, look at it, if Amy had only told him sooner it would've been official long time. And how about the little heart to heart between Adena and Amy? A reader gave me that idea- thanks 😊.

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