Ximena's

POV

"I love you," those words echoed in my head repeatedly. They sounded like chiming bells. My heart fluttered.

"Admit it, you feel the same way. Look at you blushing and giggling like a high schooler," Freya teased. I cleared my throat and focused on the files in front of me.

"I'm not blushing. They simply caught me by surprise," I retorted. She purred. I snapped the files shut.

"What were you thinking, purring like that?" I inquired.

"Because I also feel the same way. I yearn for my mates Emma. You do too but you are just being stubborn. What are you so scared of? You can talk to me. I am you after all. I can feel that you want this but you keep holding back. And you won't allow me to replace out what that is," she said. I sighed.

"Everything is not as simple as you make it out to be Freya. Goddess knows I feel the same way too and I wondered how delightful it would feel to say those words back.." Freya cuts me off with a squeal.

"But, this doesn't just involve us. It involves the kids too. I can't just think about myself anymore. Any wrong decision and it could affect the lives of my kids and I don't want that," I explained.

"I already know all that. But, you need to keep your fears aside and take a leap of faith. Couldn't you feel their sincerity? We are not happy Emma, deep down you know it and if you keep getting scared like this, we might have to live our entire lives alone. Do you want that?" she asked. I shuddered at the thought of living like this for the rest of my life. I felt sorry for Freya, she was ready and yearned to be with her mate but I was the one holding her back because of my insecurities.

"Doctor Ximena, are you okay?" I heard Judith asking as she gently tapped my shoulder, snapping me out of my thoughts.

"How long have you been standing there?" I asked with a small smile.

"Not too long," she responded. I nodded.

"Doctor Ximena?" she called out.

"Yes? I told you to call me Ximena whenever we are alone. You don't have to be so polite, we are basically family now," I said. Her cheeks flared up and she smiled shyly.

"I just wanted to say, I really admire you. I mean, I heard all about what happened to you. Despite all you went through, you came out strong. You are a very brave woman," she muttered. Her words warmed my heart and I smiled bitterly. I was no brave woman, if I was I wouldn't hesitate to get what I want.

"Thank you for the kind words Judith," I appreciated her sincerely.

"Also, can I.."

"Yes, you can close early. I'm also going home early today since we have no more clients to attend to. Have fun on your date and my regards to Xander," I said to her. She ran out of my office in embarrassment. I chuckled at how cute she was. I arranged my table and picked up my bag. I didn't have to pick up the twins from school today because they never went. I made them skip school due to the rumors about me going around.

I walked out of the hospital and I noticed people whispering and staring at me but none dared to approach me. I headed out with my head held up high not sparing a glance at the people who were whispering or giving them any attention. I was completely used to this by now.

I packed my car in the driveway before heading inside. I frowned when I noticed how quiet the house was and also how dark it was.

"Nanny?" I called out wondering where she kept the kids. I switched on the lights and gasped when I noticed the state the house was in. Little fairy-colored lights suddenly lit up the room, sweet-scented candles were in the air, and rose petals were spread on the floor. I walked through it curiously till I came across a candle-lit table filled with different delicacies of food. Before the table was a big heart shape designed with rose petals.

"What on earth is going on here?" I mumbled. Soft slow music suddenly flooded my ears. I looked towards the sound and saw Cole standing with a bouquet of red roses and a wide smile on his face and wearing a black suit.

"Cole? What's going on and where are the kids?" I inquired.

"The kids are safe with their nanny. You don't have to worry," he assured me.

"But..." I protested.

"No buts, promise me one thing. You will do exactly as I say for now without asking questions," he said. "What? Why would I?" I asked.

"No questions, remember? Dance with me," he said, stretching his hand towards me. I sighed. He pulled me closer and we danced for a while. After that, he made us eat at the dining table. The food was nice but I was so uneasy that I could not enjoy it. Cole was behaving weirdly. After dinner, he made us sit on the sofa while he played a video.

"Do you remember all these memories? We used to be so happy together right?" he asked looking at me with a smile. I stared at him without uttering a word. He took my hand in his and leaned towards me. Just as his lips were about to touch mine, I hurriedly pulled away my brain coming to terms with what he was about to do. I stood up quickly and stared at him in surprise. He looked serious. He also stood up.

"I'm sure you really know how I feel about you Ximena. Even a blind person can tell. I waited all this while because I didn't want to convey my feelings and end up getting rejected. I wanted to warm my way into your heart so you could get used to me and slowly learn to be with me too. I want to have a family with you Ximena. You, me, the kids, and other kids that we would have. Let's be a family Ximena," he said with a smile.

I stared at him unmoving for a while. I figured out how he felt through his actions but this was the first time he had actually said it in words.

"I love you and I can't hold myself back anymore," he confessed. I love you. Same words but totally different feelings. When the triplets had confessed, my heart fluttered and my wolf reacted too but now I felt nothing. Absolutely nothing. Cole's confession made me realize how I truly felt. I was also in love with the triplets. It was clear without any form of doubt. I gently held Cole's hand and stared into his smiling face.

I really didn't want to hurt him in this way but I had to. It was the only way we could all move on. "I'm eternally grateful for what you and your father have done for me and my kids. I wouldn't be where I am today without your love and support.." "Please stop. Whatever you have in mind, we can discuss later," he pleaded, the smile vanishing from his face.

"No, this has to be done. Even though it hurts me, I have to do this. You are family to me Cole and I'm sorry I don't feel the same way as you do. I could lie and say I feel the same way as you do so you wouldn't be in pain but we will both be hurting ourselves in the end. I can't tell my heart who to choose or who to love. You will always have a place in my and the kids' heart," I said.

“Please stop," he pleaded, tears falling from his eyes. I also felt my eyes tearing up. I could perfectly understand what he must be going through.

"I'm sorry Cole but this is not the end. You are going to replace your own mate, someone who will truly love you for the amazing person you are," I sniffled. I could feel my heart breaking at the pain he was going through.

"I don't want anyone else except for you. I only want you and the twins," he insisted painfully.

"You will replace your own mate Cole and have kids too. You will forget about this pain in no time. Trust me," I said, pulling him in for a hug. He held me tightly, refusing to let go while I gently patted his back.

"You are still in love with the triplets aren't you?" he asked. I stilled in his embrace at the sudden question and smiled.

I didn't need to answer in words because I understood how I felt perfectly.

"What use would it be if you understand but they don't?" Freya grumbled. I knew what I had to do and at that moment, I felt an instant relief that I hadn't felt in years.

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