Chapter 125 - Ray’s Thoughts (2/2)

Years went by then one day I received the wedding invitation from Stella. She was getting married. It's clear that her family forced her into it. So, there's no point in attending the ceremony. Later on I found out the truth. Stella was never interesting in girls. That small lie helped her to end those rumours. Vincent knew it all along.

Isn't that ironic?

Technically I never asked Stella about it which is why she didn't get a chance to clarify it. I avoided the topic since it made me feel upset.

I had to see her and tell her how I feel. That opportunity came soon. Neil invites me to his parent's wedding anniversary. That was the first time when I met Stella's husband. The moment I saw him, my body was shaking with rage.

How dare he take what was supposed to be mine?

From the beginning I was with Stella. My feelings for her have been true. Then suddenly a random guy comes and takes away the girl I loved all these years. It's unacceptable to me. I begun to think of ways to frame Theo. I investigated him to find some dirt on him. Sadly it backfired me.

” I always looked at you as my best friend and even if you have confessed your feelings for me I would have never liked you.” Stella's word rang through my ears, making me realise the bitter truth. That's right. She always treated me as a good friend. It was only me who kept on loving her.

After all the scheming and plotting I had to give up my selfish dėsɨrė. Because I was hurting Stella. That was not my intention. Theo is a good guy. I was just blinded by my jealousy. If Stella is happy with him then I should support them.

I went back to Paris. The only thing that kept me distracted from real world was my work. Thanks to the hard work, my career improved rapidly. Although one person didn't left my side during that time.

Megan knew that I love Stella. Yet she was ready to spend her life with me. At first I declined her offer. Why should she suffer? She deserves a lot better.

” You know there's someone else in my heart. Then why bother wasting your time on me?” I had already told her about it many times. She's so persistent! Isn't this more than enough?

” Don't you think we are kinda similar? You couldn't have Stella and I couldn't have you. I can understand your emotions, that's why I want to stay beside you.” Keeping her eyes on me, Megan gave a bold reply.

” Even when I don't love you?”

” Yes. Even if you don't love me back I'll be by your side.” Her mouth carved into a smile although her eyes were filled with remorse.

She stayed true to her words. I was tried of living with the melancholy. If she wants to take away some of my misery then why not give it a chance ? Two broken people can fix each other. We eventually got married.

At that time Stella was pregnant with her second child. I couldn't meet her when Issac was born. But this time I'll definitely go there. Megan was also pregnant with my child. Although she insisted me to go there or I may loose my chance of becoming the god father. Everyone was happy to see me at the hospital.

Few months later a new member joined my family. Megan gave me the greatest gift of my life. I became a father of a beautiful daughter. The day she was born, my life was blessed, filled with so much happiness. That's why I named her Beatrice which means the bringer of joy.

My love for Stella will stay the same but if there comes a time when I have to choose between Stella and Megan then I'll stay with Megan. She's my responsibility and I must give her all the happiness she deserves. Megan was my saviour when I lost my past. She held me tightly so that I won't fall into the depths of abyss. My bond with her only gotten stronger.

Maybe in next life I can be with Stella.

~ to be continued