His Secret Obsession
Chapter 124

(Lacey)

My eyes darted between Jack and the house standing before us. The two-story structure was definitely dated but had a certain charm to it. The house was painted I'm a soft yellow color that was chipping away and had a huge wrap-around porch with a broken swing. I knew the inside was probably even worse than the outside but the moment I laid my eyes on this place, it felt like a home..like a real home. It looked like it had been loved by someone a very long time ago and I began to wonder what memories were made here. I wanted to see more of it so I took a tentative step forward, walking towards the place that Jack just said could be ours..yeah I'm sure I heard that right..he said he wants me and our baby to live here with him.

I stepped up the wooden porch and made my way to the front door before opening it slowly. Jack didn't say a single word as he switched on the lights and watched me carefully.

My eyes glided across the hardwood floors and landed on a beautiful sitting room with a huge fireplace. Everything looked so homey...it was definitely outdated but I suddenly began imagining what life would be like if this was ours. If we fixed it up and made it exactly what we wanted.

"It needs a lot of work..but I can do most of it." Jack suddenly blurted, making me meet his gaze briefly before walking over towards the fireplace and running my fingers along the wooden shelf that sat above it. The deep wood had beautiful flowers and swirling designs carved into it and I couldn't help but stare at it with awe. It was beautiful..

Next, I made my way to the kitchen. It was actually huge with large cabinets and long counter tops with an island in the middle. The place I lived in before was just a small one-bedroom apartment..so to imagine having my own kitchen this big was exciting and something I've always dreamed of.

"We would do granite countertops and we can get rid of this wallpaper." Jack explained nervously. I studied the wallpaper..it was a cream color with a flower print all across the top half of the kitchen..I kind of liked it.

"It has four bedrooms..so if we ever..well I mean..there's room to grow." He said before clearing his throat, making me turn my head away from him and smile to myself. He was thinking if we ever had more kids..that thought alone made my heart swell with happiness. I drifted my hand down, my palm rubbing against my stomach absent-mindedly as Jack stared at me anxiously.

After walking back into the living room..I was finally ready to speak. I could tell my silence was killing Jack and I had made him suffer long enough. I just had to have a moment to think about all of this. To make sure it was real..

"Okay..but only on two conditions." I started, making his eyes widen as his mouth dropped open.

"Wait..Okay? You said okay?" He asked in disbelief. I nodded my head and smiled, making him rush towards me and wrap his arms around my waist, holding me close to his chest.

"You really want to do this with me?" He questioned excitedly..making me nod my head yes again as I let out a soft chuckle.

"What are the conditions then? I will do anything." He breathed, making my stomach flip as he pulled back and stared down into my eyes.

"Well..first, you have to promise me that we will be open about all of this and if you aren't feeling this then you have to tell me. I just don't want to have false hope." I admitted, feeling scared about what might happen if he decides he doesn't want to work it out with me after moving in together.

"Lacey, I have never felt this strongly about anyone..and the fact that you are pregnant with my child..it just adds to it even more..but okay..I promise I will always be open and honest." He nodded his head before removing his arms from around me and guiding his hands up to my face, cupping my cheek with his palm and prompting me to lean into him as I let out deep breath.

"I feel the same way." I admitted, peering into his blue eyes as he gave me one of those smiles that makes my knees grow weak.

He bent forward, his lips pressing against mine as he kissed me softly..this was different than what we had done before..this was gentle and full of emotion..it was as if this one kiss made so many insecurities evaporate into thin air. "Now what's the other condition?" He asked curiously with a big smirk as he pulled away from me slowly.

"We keep the wallpaper in the kitchen." I smiled brightly, making him chuckle deeply before enveloping me in another hug. He laughed like I never heard him laugh before as he rested his face in the crook of my neck and kissed me softly. "Deal." He agreed and I couldn't believe we were doing this..were we crazy? Was our relationship destined to fail and this was just the honeymoon phase like some would say?

No..I can't believe that's what this is..because Jack Lewis isn't that type of man. Jack has never hidden who he is and always made it clear how he feels about relationships. Even though I don't necessarily see the appeal of a bachelor lifestyle..I know he wasn't the type to lead a girl on. So to see him all in on me and our child..it's almost shocking how much he has changed..but I guess I have changed a lot too. And why the hell would he be just in it for the s*x or whatever if there is a child involved? If he wasn't all in he would have ran for the hills the moment I gave him that out. Instead, he came back and told me to give him a chance..

I feel deep down that this was all meant to happen for a reason. I wasn't going to come back for that wedding..but something was pulling me to. I wasn't going to go out for drinks that night, but last minute I changed my mind..and the moment I saw Jack..I felt safe for the first time in a long time. I felt like I could truly be myself and let go..I trusted him blindly and now I am going to do it again.

"Thank you, Lacey..thank you for giving me a chance. I promise I will prove myself. I promise I will be everything you and our child need no matter what." He whispered, causing my heart to ache in a way I never knew possible.

It ached for this relationship and the bond we already share..it ached for this man who chose me and our child over a much easier life he could've had..it ached for the love that I had given up on and never thought truly existed..That night I opened myself up for the first time since Mitch broke me..that night I believed that maybe happily ever afters might truly exist..and maybe this is the beginning of a wonderful story in the making. I can't wait to see where it takes me..no, where it takes us..