Planned Baby novel Chapter 25

Ulie is clingy these past few days. It all started when I told him that Nick and I are friends.

I see him in my office every lunchtime, and he will invite me to have lunch with him. I can’t reject him because he will always assume that the reason why I am rejecting him is because of Nick.

One time I have a lunch meeting with someone.

We are having our breakfast when I inform him about my lunch meeting.

He said to me. “Are you sure that it's a business lunch meeting, or you will just meet Nick?”

I rolled my eyes. “Why will I lie to you? I will meet Ms. Hernandez to discuss a potential project with them.”

“Are you sure? Why did you set that meeting at lunchtime? I can call her if you want. I will ask her to move your meeting to 2 pm.”

My jaw dropped. “Seriously, Ulie, what is happening to you? You were acting like a paranoid husband.”

I saw him averting his gaze. “Fine. Let’s have lunch tomorrow then.” He said in defeat.

Aside from invading my lunchtime, he is also invading my phone. He will always ask me who I am talking or texting whenever he saw me talking or texting someone.

I am disturbed by his actions. I decided to talk to him to address the issue.

After our dinner, I ask him to meet me in my study room.

“What do you want us to talk about, Ellie?” He asked me.

I looked at him and sighed. “Do we have a problem, Ulie?”

His brow creased. “What do you mean?”

“You know that you are acting weird these past few days,” I told him.

He sighed aloud. “I don’t know, Ellie. I am bothered by your closeness with Nick.”

“Is there anything wrong with that? Nick is your best friend. Are you saying that I can’t be friends with him?” I asked.

He scratches his head. “It’s not like that, Ellie. Maybe I am not used to seeing you being close with other guys except me.”

“Maybe I became obsessed with being the only guy in your life.” He confessed.

I didn’t expect him to say that.

“But he is not any other guy. He is your best friend.”

“I know Ellie. I know what you mean. But still, I can’t help but be possessive of you. And I felt scared.”

“Scared? Why?” I asked.

“I’m scared that you may fall in love with Nick. I am afraid to lose Ellie.” He said with sincerity.

“Ellie, I think I already like you.” He added.

My eyes widen. “Are you being serious right now?”

“Do I look like I’m joking to you?” He said in a serious expression.

“Are you even sure that the reason why you are scared to lose me is that you like me?”

He furrowed. “What do you mean?”

I sighed. “Ulie, you don’t like me. You just find me as your key to your freedom.”

“What are you saying, Ellie?!”

“I heard you and Nick talking in your office. You are just seeing the twins and me as your way to getting out from your arranged marriage with Hadley Adelson.” I opened up to him.

His eyes widen. “Ellie, I can explain.”

I shook my head. “You don’t have to, Ulie. I understand. And I don’t hate you. I’m happy because, despite your reason, you have become a great dad to Alistair and Amelia. And you are always there for me when I need you. I am thankful for all the things that you did for me and the twins.”