His Secret Obsession
Chapter 114

Where to even begin..my name is Lacey Sampson and I have lived in Kentville my whole life. I'm talking born and raised here as my parents were before me..I went to school here, had my first job, first boyfriend..every first I've ever had was done here in Kentville and I always dreamed of getting the hell out. Look at me now..I am officially moving back and am scared as hell to do just that. I don't know what I was thinking. I had been with one of my brother's friends before and that failed miserably just like this one would. Mitch Ballard, my first and only boyfriend...he pretty much scooped me up the moment he could and ruined me beyond belief. Things were great at first..but I was young..really young. I was only eighteen at the time and he was twenty-four. Mitch and my brother Patrick used to be on the football team together and he would come to the house almost daily..I was in love with him for as long as I could remember..and then one day he fell in love with me too..well, I thought it was love. But it was really all about control and power for him.. five years..I gave that a*****e five years of my life.

That man did every wrong thing to me that he could..he cheated, he lied, he mentally abused me, and took away any self-esteem I ever had. I was broken after Mitch had his way with me and left me for another woman.

It took two years to finally replace myself again..I have become the Lacey I always dreamed of being..I was stronger and ready to face any challenge that was thrown my way..little did I know that the challenge thrown at me would be in disguise as the sexiest man I have ever met in my life. The one and only Jack Lewis..he was not only the most desired man in Kentville but he was known as the ultimate player who could never be tied down.

I had just come to town after being away for months. I was visiting for a friend's wedding and felt anxious as hell to run into Mitch. Last I heard he still lived here and worked in the city. Pat always keeps me updated on what that prick has been up to just so I don't run into him while I'm in town..in fact, he was supposed to be out of town this week.

A few of the girls decided to go out tonight for a couple of drinks at the local bar called the Watering Hole and guess who I ran into.. The one and only Mitch Ballard..lucky me..it had been two years since I had seen him. Of course, he sidled right up next to me and started spewing his usual shit of wanting to get back together and said he made a big mistake..Mitch had ruined men for me. I hadn't been with a man since he dumped me and was afraid to even try.. The mere thought of going back to being that weak person terrified me.

Mitch wouldn't let up and I started getting annoyed..that's when the night took a turn for the worse.

"Come on Lace..you know me..you know I can't live without you. These past two years have been torture..you never returned my calls..Patrick wouldn't tell me where you moved.." Mitch's warm breath fanned against my ear, causing a chill to tremble through me..was he always this pushy? How did I replace this charming before?

"I don't think Jillian would agree with that." I muttered, knowing he was engaged now. My brother had told me..he wanted to make sure I found out as soon as it happened so I wasn't blindsided. Patrick hated Mitch for what he did to me...my whole family did. But that night that he had told me was when I knew it was truly over..he hadn't even proposed to me..not after five years. It just proved I truly meant nothing to him.

"Jillian doesn't know me like you do..she doesn't do those things you used to do." He mumbled, causing me to jerk away as his hand landed on my thigh.

Yeah..I know those things he is talking about..Mitch liked things rough..really rough. I can honestly say we probably only made love twice out of those five years..the rest of the time was something I still have nightmares about. "Please, get your hands off of me." I gritted through my teeth, causing Mitch to chuckle as the alcohol on his breath made my stomach turn.

"Come on Lace, for old time's sake..you haven't been with any other men..have you?" Suddenly his grip turned possessive, causing me to stiffen as his words made me feel uncomfortable.

I could see my friends in the corner of my eyes and they were all completely wasted. We had just done a third round of shots and I could feel the alcohol starting to kick in myself.

"Sorry, my friends are waiting for me." I tried to excuse myself but Mitch wasn't having it.

"They can fucking wait. You know you still belong to me..you know you are mine Lacey." He gritted through his teeth, making my stomach tie into knots as those old feelings began to resurface..I need to get the hell out of here.

"I don't belong to anyone Mitch..especially not you." I quickly pulled back, making Mitch stumble slightly off the stool as I started walking away.

"Lacey, get the f**k back here!" He shouted, making me walk even faster as I weaved my way through the now packed bar.

Suddenly I bumped into someone's chest..what the hell..why is it so damn hard?! I peeked up, my eyes meeting his deep blue ones..these eyes...they were like the damn ocean as I practically dove in. Then I saw the smile that caused two dimples to pop up on either side of his face.. Jack Lewis..yep, I recognized that smile. I'm pretty sure every girl in town would recognize that smile. He was friends with my brother and used to hang out with him. I'm pretty sure he doesn't know who I am but I know who he is..the biggest player in Kentville.. Trouble with a capital T my grandma would say..

"Well, hello there beautiful." He drawled, his eyes scanning up and down my body as I felt my cheeks burning. Wait..he was talking to me, right? It took everything in me not to turn my head and look around to see if he meant someone else.

Now those shots from earlier were finally kicking in..and before I knew it I was sucking Jack Lewis's damn face..how it happened, I have no clue..but that's when things got hazy.

I heard Mitch yelling after me but then I felt being pulled by Jack.

I knew this would be nothing more than s*x..and I honestly didn't expect it to go that far but the next thing I knew we were in his bed and I had his dick buried deep inside of me..

Yeah, it was the wildest night of my life but I was throwing caution in the wind and living for the first time..I never had a one-night stand before or acted like this so I was playing a damn part and acting like this was nothing.

Little did I know Jack didn't use a damn condom and I wasn't on birth control.. What are the chances?! One time..it took one time! After waking up in his room I realized he wasn't in the bed..so I expected he wanted me to leave..he was probably hiding out in the bathroom. That's the correct thing to do after a one-night stand right? I couldn't stop the images from that night from flooding through my mind and I swear I never experienced anything like it.

It was the most amazing s*x I had ever had..but maybe that's why Jack Lewis is so popular..

After leaving that morning..I went on with my life..then four weeks later I realized I hadn't gotten my period yet. Yeah..this was bad. There was no way Jack would want a baby..How could he?!

I know it's wrong..but I was afraid he would ask me to abort it..and I just couldn't..I couldn't do that. I don't really even know the guy but I couldn't give up this baby. I even went to try and see him to tell him. I heard he was at the Watering Hole every weekend. I went in and saw he was on some type of double date or something..the lady looked older and had brown hair and blue-grey eyes. Then the guy with her was with a girl with caramel skin. I just chickened out and left..how could I interrupt a date?

Then of course..I just had to run into him today..he didn't even know my name. He called me Lisa..then when he stared at my belly I was afraid he would know for some reason. I didn't know what to do..I know I should tell him..I know this is wrong and I'm scared as hell..but he was with a different woman, but after seeing them closer she looked more like a relative than a girlfriend because the tall guy behind her was holding her waist and wouldn't stop touching her or kissing her head. But still..how could I just come out and say it? My brother practically handed it to him on a silver platter though..maybe he won't put two and two together. Jack probably doesn't even remember when we were together.

Now I am here in bed at my brother's house..tossing and turning with my swollen belly getting in my way.

I was so convinced I could do this on my own..that Jack didn't need to know or wouldn't even want to be involved. He would probably think I was lying or trying to trap him. But I know I have to tell him soon...but how? How can I tell a man I only slept with once that I am six months pregnant with his baby..I am screwed..

"It's okay baby, no matter what..we will be okay." I whispered out loud, rubbing my round belly as tears sprung from my eyes..it will be okay..it will all be okay.