Twinkle

I fondly let my hand roam over my slightly bulged stomach.

Yes, I'm pregnant and I found out after Noah left. I battled with my mind for many nights thinking if I should keep this child or not because I was very well aware of the fact that if I say yes to my child now; it also means I should terminate my contract with my dream company.

The little thing growing inside me made me a little dewy-eyed and I decided I'm not gonna kill my child. This baby growing inside me will remind me of my first love - Noah.

I still can't believe it's been already three months since I and Noah parted our ways. Recently I found out that Noah has got a project with a multinational company and not to forget the entire media is on buzz with the fact that the daughter of owner of the company carries hearts in her eyes for Noah. Well, I can't blame her. Noah is easy on eyes kind of guy.

I have seen their pictures on internet. According to sources it says they are dating which ailed my heart but it isn't like Noah promised me anything. We parted our ways saying we would move on. Try to stay happy and I'm happy for Noah that he found someone.

I zoom in the picture. Noah face was straight and his eyes carried determination. I think back about our past - his eyes carried only warmth and love before but now they look different. I avert my gaze to the girl next to him. She is cute with blue eyes just like mine and tall figure. Her eyes gleamed with happiness, any sane person could tell that she is so in love with Noah.

My stomach lurched and fingers automatically typed her name on Istagram. I know I was going to regret later but it was too late. Her profile was filled with her and Noah pictures. Noah sitting on his chair reading some file. Him walking towards his car. Their red carpet photos. Tears welled my eyes, I suck in deep breath and type Noah name in search bar.

My heart stopped for a second, tears rolled down my cheek. I wipe my tears with back of my hand and stare at his profile. His last post was my picture, I was pouting while show casing my ring which Noah had gifted me. I scroll down to see he hasn't removed any of our pictures.

Should I be happy or sad?

"Harmony! Why haven't you had your breakfast yet?" Mom sharp voice pierced my ear breaking the train of my thoughts. Before I could speak mom's gaze averted towards my phone and she frowned with her eyes laced with grief.

"I still think you should tell him about your pregnancy Harmony..." Mom has been constantly asking me to contact Noah and tell him about my pregnancy. The thing is I don't want to hinder his growing business. I know Noah is gonna hate me once he finds out that I hid the fact from him but I had no choice.

"Mom... He- He is happy now mom... He has moved on! I - I don't want to - " I trailed off while a muffled cry escaped my lips.

"Not again Harmony. I wanted you to forget that life and him and that's why I agreed to move out of that country and now here you are crying again..." Dad came in front of me and pulled me in his embrace.

Something I got after Noah left me is endless love of my parents which I was craving since childhood. When my parents heard about me being pregnant. Dad asked me to come home and I told him everything. At first he also wanted me to speak with Noah but after I told him my reasons he agreed with me and we all left the country for our good. I didn't want to stay at place where I and Noah had memories cause I know I would never move on.

"Now have your food. Let's go for a walk after you are done with food..."

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Another month has passed and now I have made quite a few friends. I'm literally adored by all the women in the neighborhood. I was walking enjoying the refreshing wind kissing my skin while I heard a sound of click. I tilt my head to look at my dad smiling at me with phone in his hand.

"After a long time you look so calm." He said and handed me the phone. I peer at the photo in front of me. I was facing the sky with my eyes closed with few locks of hair falling on my face. I know why I look so calm because I have finally decided to give myself another chance. I have made my mind to move on now. Noah looks happy with Charlotte - yes that's the pretty girl name.

I caress my photo, I look so different in picture; I look more mature.

I open my Instagram and post the picture with caption -
Finally letting go ✨

There were enormous comments asking me where I was, where did I vanish suddenly and what caught my breath was one particular comment - Are you pregnant?

I swiftly hit the back button and narrow my eyes at the picture. My bump was slightly visible, it didn't look obvious. I thought of deleting it but then again I shook my head and slid the phone in my pocket.

"Mom we are home!" I yelled strolling towards the kitchen.

"I made your favourite chocolate cake," Mom pushed a plate of molten chocolate lava cake. I quickly grab the plate inhale the heavenly scent of chocolate. It looked so freaking tasty.

My phone started ringing suddenly. I halt and frown because I have not given anyone my new number except for my parents and Alex - my cousin. I pull out my phone from my jean pocket and peer at the contact number.

It was unknown number. I sigh knowing it's Alex. He calls from new number everytime. I don't know why it's so difficult for him to maintain one number.

Adjusting my phone in between my ear and shoulder, I dip my index finger inside the plump cake and retrieve chocolate syrup from it, just when I was about to devour the chocolate I heard a deep sigh on the other side of the phone.

My heart skipped a beat. I stayed glued to my spot without breathing. Batting my eyelids I raise my now shivering hand and held my phone tightly. I bit my inside cheek hard and inhaled deeply. My heart was thumping against my rib cage.

There was a eerie silence sweeped all over my surrounding. I could literally hear my own heart beat.

This has to be a dream.

"Are you pregnant?!" A cold shiver coursed down my spine when I heard his voice. After four months I heard his voice. I felt as if the air is being knocked out of my lungs. My eye sight blurred and everything around me started spinning. The plate slipped from my hand and then I was welcomed by darkness. The last thing I heard my mum's scream calling my name.

"Ouch!" I wince in pain when I tried moving my hand. I rub my eyes and slowly open it. I blink to see my worried parents sitting next to me.

"Did the baby get hurt?" I ask touching my still bulged belly.

"No... But why did you black out? Who was on call? " Mom asked with her brows pulled together. My dad was observing me very keenly. I fidget with my finger and swallow hard.

"I think he got to know," I whisper feebly. I lower my gaze and stare at my white duvet. His voice was so cold, it wasn't like my Noah. His rough, vexed and crabby voice crumbled my heart making me nervous and I couldn't help but black out.

My parents stood still without uttering a word. I sighed closing my eyes, "I think he hates me for hiding it from him... " I whisper with tears welling up my eyes.

"You've moved on and as you said he has moved on. It won't affect him much but he might want to stay connected with his child and I think you shouldn't take away that right from him. Now stop thinking about him and get some shut eyes." Dad said patting on my head and giving me a curt nod.

I lay back gazing at the ceiling with my phone grasped tightly in my hand. Noah hadn't tried to contact me once more.

Does that mean he doesn't want to be part of baby's life?

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Third person

"We will be back in the evening." Mom said pulling twinkle into a hug.

Twinkles parents were leaving to attend some party. She never knew her dad had friends here until today. After they left she sprawled on bed with popcorn, ice cream and rummaraged through the Netflix to find some movie and kill time when suddenly the door bell rang.

Don't tell me they left something. Shaking her head she strolled towards the door while humming the song.

"What did you — " She thrusted the door open and choked bursting into fit of cough. Her eyes watered and she felt breathless until a hand pressed against her back and rubbed her gently. She found herself breathing getting steady but her heart picked up its pace.

After composing herself, she closed her eyes and inhaled. She still couldn't believe her eyes.

How on earth did Noah get to know where she stays?

"Why are you here? No scratch that who gave you my address?" Her nose flared while she looked at him with anything but anger.

"I don't have time for all this... Let's go now." He said trying to take her hand in his.

She jerked herself away from him and folded her hand in front of her chest, "I'm not going anywhere with you... Just leave already!" She yelled pointing at the door. It wasn't like she hated Noah but the fact that he has moved on and he is here after four months just because he got to know she is pregnant made her furious.

"Leave you so that you kill my child huh?" Noah yelled with his jaws clenched.

Twinkle flinched at his rough voice but somehow composed herself, "this isn't your — " But before she could complete Noah cut her off.

"Stop this drama of this isn't your child. I ain't buying any of this... That's freaking my child and you are coming with me! It's an order Twinkle."

"Do I look like someone who takes order? And I can very care of myself and baby. I - We don't need anyone to look after us." Twinkle roared while wrapping a hand around her stomach.

"Yeah I got to know how you can take care of yourself. You fainted just few hours before and that's how you take of my child."

"It's my child too... You don't get to scream at me Noah. Just get out of my house." She screamed placing her palm on her forehead. For a second her surrounded blurred but she shut her eyes and tried holding nearby pillar.

Noah rushed in her direction and held her in his arms. A serene emotions rushed in his heart making him sigh in relief. This is what he craved for months.

"Don't touch me!" Twinkle pushed him away. This angered Noah to another level.

"Just go away. I don't want to talk with you... " Twinkle turned her face away from him.

"I should be the one who should be yelling and getting mad at you. You hid the fact you are pregnant. You seperated me from my child... I'm not done with you Twinkle, we are gonna speak about this but for now you either come with me on your own or I drag you out of here!" He said forcefully taking her in his. She tried to break free but whom are you kidding he was freaking strong.

"My dad would never allow you take me with me." Twinkle looked directly in his eyes. Indeed his eyes looked dark and hollow, they no more carried warmth and love.

"Your mom and dad are waiting for us at airport. They have agreed cause they know no one can take care of you better than me. Don't make this more difficult for me twinkle just come with me." When he uttered the last sentence his eyes and voice turned soft.

"What - what about your girlfriend?" It pained her heart to ask this question but she has to ask it.

"My child is my priority."

This sentence of Noah confused her more. He didn't deny he had girlfriend.

Tears rolled her cheek while she hiccuped. Noah wanted to hold her and comfort her but this time his angered over powered and he stood in front of her without speaking.

How could she not tell him about her carrying his baby. He would have left everything for them.

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A/N : No idea why I feel like writing few more chapters instead of one!