Moving On

Jeanne talked to the doctor in a whisper, asking him to keep her body state a secret from Aaron. As soon as they finished talking, Aaron knocked on the door and went inside.

"So, how was everything?" inquired Aaron curiously.

The doctor seemed hesitant to reply but Jeanne gave him signs to remember their deal just now.

"Hm, nothing much. Just lack of rest due to overwork. Maybe can rest for a few days and everything should be okay" explained the doctor.

Aaron listened to his focus.

"Okay, so you will rest here until tomorrow night" ordered Aaron while looking at Aaron. Jeanne wanted to against the suggestion but she was too tired and decided to recharge her energy. She then slept directly after Aaron fed her with medicine. Aaron had a few talked with the doctor before the doctor excused himself.

Aaron then walked towards Jeanne again in the bedroom. He took a place beside Jeanne, reaching for her hands while Jeanne was deeply asleep. He watched Jeanne until he ended up sleeping at the side of the bed.

Hours after that, Jeanne woke up from the deep sleep. She detected Aaron's presence beside her. Aaron's hand still firmly held Jeanne's hand. Jeanne took a moment to appreciate Aaron's features.

With the fair skin, thick brows, pointed nose, and very playful lips, oh my!

This creature is so perfect, said Jeanne silently in her heart. She played her fingers at Aaron's face, lingering around the brows and nose. Soon after that, Aaron woke up from sleep.

"You're awake. Sorry that I slept. You want anything?" Aaron asked caringly with a sleepy face. Jeanne smiled and threw a little laugh seeing Aaron in such a cute condition!

Aaron was left puzzled. Jeanne then keeps lingering her fingers around Aaron's face as he still did not wake up from the position. Upon reaching Aaron's lips, Aaron intentionally bites her fingers.

"Auch!" Jeanne screamed. Aaron laughed happily, followed by Jeanne. They looked so happy together.

However, deep in heart, Jeanne was worried about Aaron's acceptance if he knew that she was carrying a baby. Jeanne will feel ashamed as she is breaking her own philosophy about being a virgin. Not to add that she was left in such a condition due to rape, she cannot even imagine how Aaron will react to that.

Suddenly, Harry came in, knocking the door and bringing a few sushi rolls. Aaron and Harry exchange gestures before Harry walked out.

"Come, let's eat," said Aaron. Jeanne who was hungry since forever directly arranged her steps to the table. Without further fuss, she instantly digs into the food.

"Hm, yum!" whispered Jeanne cheerfully. Aaron just watched Jeanne across the table. Even though he felt hungry before, seeing Jeanne eating wholeheartedly make him full already.

"I want to go back home after this," said Jeanne while finishing the last pieces in her plate.

Aaron did not seem pleased to hear that from Jeanne.

"No, you are to stay. You are still weak" said Aaron firmly yet in a loving way. He became worried as Jeanne looked so weak and that she may pass out anytime.

"Please. I want to accompany Ma at home" told Jeanne, hoping for some understanding from Aaron.

Aaron did not want to lengthen the issue as Jeanne seemed too tired. He then just agreed to Jeanne's decision and asked Harry to bring Jeanne home.

After a while, those two walked towards the lobby where Harry was waiting. Jeanne appeared to be burdened by Harry's presence but Aaron insisted. Aaron then opens the door and let Jeanne in. Jeanne opened the window to say goodbye.

"Bye, take care. I'm going to miss you, " whispered Aaron while kissing Jeanne's head and their hands are together. Jeanne just let Aaron did anything as she was too exhausted.

"Call m..."

Before Aaron was unable to finish his sentence, his phone rung. Aaron left a kiss on Jeanne's cheek and answered the call.

While Aaron answered the call, Jeanne talked to Harry

"Can we drop by the pharmacy for a while after this?" said Jeanne to Harry.

"Sure. Why Miss? Are you feeling not well?" asked Harry, concerned.

"No, no. I just want to buy the menstrual pill. That's all" explained Jeanne, covering up her agenda quickly before Harry senses anything. Harry then nodded, agree to Jeanne's plan. From afar, Jeanne observed Aaron's dull and wrinkly face throughout the phone call. Soon after that, Aaron ended the phone call.

"My baby," Aaron said sadly while arranging his steps towards Jeanne.

Harry slowly touched Jeanne's cheek with his rough hand.

"Something suddenly comes up. I need to head to UK for.. maybe around 3 weeks, " explained Aaron sadly.

Jeanne looked deep into Aaron's eyes. She knew that the man loves her dearly, and the fact that they are just come clean burdened the man's heart to let her go.

Jeanne threw a lovely smile. She took Aaron's hand on her cheek and hold it tightly to her heart.

"It's okay. Just go. It's more important, " said Jeanne calmly.

"But... " Aaron tried to continue, his heartfelt so heavy to leave his girl.

"Shush, I said I'll be okay. And I mean it. Will be waiting here for you just fine. It's not that long" convinced Jeanne.

Aaron somehow agrees with Jeanne. He then canceled his plan to accompany Jeanne back home as he needs to go there as soon as possible. But before that, there is quite a preparation that he needs to do. They exchanged loved kiss and bid goodbye.

Along the journey to the pharmacy, Jeanne cried silently. She felt so sad that they have to separate at the moment they started to clean the air between them. But yeah, he has more important jobs and she does not want to be the barrier.

Arriving at the pharmacy, Jeanne quickly bought the pregnancy test and paracetamol and head back to the home.

"Thank you, Mr. Cullen wood, " said Jeanne to Harry, showing her gratitude. Harry nodded and head back to Aaron's.

Jeanne slowly walked to the house.

"Ma, I'm home, " said Jeanne upon opening the front door.

Jeanne lift her head and was shocked to see Ma and Andy were in the living room. Andy smiled guiltily to Jeanne but Jeanne ignored it.

"Lucky Andy that you are finally home. He's been waiting forever" said Ma cheerfully. Ma did not know about them breaking up and hence, Ma is not at fault that she treated Andy in such away.

"Jeanne..." called Andy.

Jeanne was too tired to be friendly to anyone at the moment. She then threw a smile to Ma while giving signs that she wanted to wash up upstairs. Ma just nodded. Now, Andy and Ma again were left in the living room.

"It's okay. Give her some time. Later, you can go check on her. Come, let's eat the peach cobbler" invited Ma. Andy followed her steps slowly.

Up in the bedroom, Jeanne directly went to the toilet to clean herself. She took a long, relaxing bath. Once she finishes, she went back to the bed, taking the pregnancy test in the pharmacy bag.

"Phew, let's do this, " said her to herself, trying to calm herself before the storm. She then arranged her steps again to the toilet.

"Beep, beep. beep, beep"

Jeanne's phone sound startled her who is still in the toilet. She stared emptily on the pregnancy test on her hand. The tears slowly rolled down her cheeks.

Two clear lines.

Now, it is confirmed that she is pregnant. And, the baby she is carrying belongs to the one who she once adored, Andy.

Maybe if this happens sooner and with a sacred vow, she would have felt so happy but reimagining the fact that she was. treated like an animal during the sexual intercourse making her felt disgusted with herself.

She then wiped the leftover tears and arranged her steps to the ringing phone.

As Jeanne went out, she saw Andy was already in the room, waiting for her near the window. Jeanne who was holding the pregnancy test froze. The phone that was ringing was the only sound in the room.

Andy looked at Jeanne with a heart full of guilt. Seeing Jeanne froze with a distance that is enough for him to guess that Jeanne was holding a pregnancy test, He quickly went up to Jeanne.

He then took the pregnancy test on Jeanne's hand and see it to himself. He also froze. Soon, tears come out from his eyes.

"My baby, " cried Andy while starting at the pregnancy test happily. Jeanne who was still frozen remained a poker face.

"I'm so sorry for what I've done to you. I know it's bad, it's worst! But please let me take responsibility. it's the best for you.... and our baby, " cried Andy to Jeanne, consoling Jeanne to forgive him and let him take charge.

Jeanne remained silent.

"Hello, my baby. How are you?" Andy bows his body to reach Jeanne's belly so that his face was right in front of it. He then stroke the tummy carefully.

Even though he never see the baby, he knew that now all his love is to the baby and it is growing fonder. My baby.. whispered him silently.

Jeanne just let Andy stroke the baby before she went to the bed. She just ignored Andy and wanted to sleep. As she laid down, Andy comes closer right beside her.

"Jeanne, please..." begged Andy

Jeanne tried to close her eyes but the tears are coming out more and more. Her whole body is shaking that she was holding so much pain inside her tears.

Andy tried to reach Jeanne's hand but she was faster to drag her hand. Soon, Jeanne started to voice out,

"It is not easy for me, Andy," she said while sobbing

"Please, we can start afresh, we can start anew. I'm still in love with you. I know I was astray for a moment but now I realize that it is you that I treasure the most. You still love me, right?" consoled Andy diligently.

"No, not anymore. How can I love you after all the things you did to me? Please, go, " said Jeanne with a low voice. She is just too tired.

"Jeanne, no, please. I promise you that I will be good. For you, for the baby, " Andy continues to beg to Jeanne while reaching for her hands.

"We can bud the feelings again, trust me. Please, for the sake of the baby" continued Andy.

"No, I do not want a baby in this way, I will...." before Jeanne can finish her sentence, Andy budge in.

"No, please don't abort the baby. Have some mercy!" cried Andy.

Jeanne is shocked to hear Andy's statement that she got so angry.

"I'm not a murderer! Even this baby come out from a miserable start, I will take responsibility. I will take good care of the baby, ALONE! OFF YOU GO!" cried Jeanne as hard as she can while pushing Andy out of the room.

She uses all her energy to kick Andy out of the room. After banging the door, she cried as much as she can while leaning against the door.

This is too much for her to handle. Now that she is budding feelings to Aaron, slowly letting go of Andy and suddenly the baby exists and conflicts happens and mess the whole thing.

How would she face Aaron?

What will be Aaron's reaction?

Is this the end for her and Aaron?

So many questions are running in her heads. Without Jeanne realized, finally she fell asleep leaning on the door, just like that due to tiresome.

Outside, Andy was waiting for her in front of the door. Andy also cried.

How can I do this to the one I loved so much?

He felt like punching himself in the face for being so stupid. Tears rolled down but he just let it be.

I will take responsibility.

I will take care of you and the baby.

Andy monologues alone in his head.

Down the hallway, both Jeanne and Andy did not know that someone was there, saw and heard everything that was happening between them.