Planned Baby

Chapter 46 SECRET MEETING

Hadley did not have a second thought when I asked her to meet me. I wanted my meeting with Hadley to be a secret to everyone, so I chose a restaurant where it can give us privacy.

I was already in the restaurant's private room when Hadley texted me that she was there. A few moments later, I saw Hadley enter the room.

"Hi, Hadley! I'm glad that you agree to meet me." I greeted Hadley.

I assist Hadley to her seat then returned to my seat. I asked the waiter to get our orders.

"You know that I can't say no when it comes to you," Hadley said in a seductive tone.

I just smile at her. When our orders came, Hadley and I started to eat. It was so quiet. No one is taking the initiative to start a conversation.

I cleared my throat. "I head you offer Ellie a big project?" I decided to break the silence.

She laughed. "Well, it's obvious that she already went to you. What did she say to you? I'm sure she already badmouthed me to you."

I shook my head. "Ellie is not that kind of person, Hadley. It was me who decided to cancel my engagement with you. You already know from the very start that I don't want to marry you."

I saw the pain in Hadley's eyes. I am well aware that the words I uttered can hurt her, but it was the truth. She has to hear it. I was sorry because I can't give her the love that she wants from me. Even before we met, someone already owns my heart, I may not remember her in my mind but not my heart. My heart never forgets Ellie.

"Kade you are only saying that before because you know that Quen likes me. He was your best friend and I know that you don't want to hurt him. If that girl didn't seduce you and made herself

pregnant, you will learn to love me. Especially now that Quen is in love with your sister." Hadley sounded delusional.

I finally understand, why Hadley was so persistent in pursuing me. All this time she thought that the reason why I can't accept her feelings is because of Quen. Though it was one of the reasons why I am not accepting her feelings, still, the main reason why I can't accept her is that I really don't like her as a woman. I only like her because she was close to Quen.

I shake my head. "No, Hadley. I'm really sorry but I don't like you romantically. You are a great woman. Quen told me how amazing you are as a person and I agree with him. It's just that my heart belongs to someone else."

Tears started to fall from Hadley's eyes. I want to comfort her but I stop myself because I am afraid that she will give meaning to it.

"If you believe that I'm an amazing person then why can't you love me? I love Kade so much! I am willing to do everything for you to love me!" Hadley started sobbing.

"I'm sorry Hadley, I am not the right person for you. I'm sure that there is someone out there who is willing to give you the love that you deserve." I told her to somehow comfort her.

"But you are the only guy I love. I don't love them. Kade, can't you just give me a chance? Just open your heart to me, I'm sure that in time you will learn to love me." She pleaded.

I feel sorry for Hadley. But I know that if I give in to what she wants, in the end, she will just get hurt more. I am not the person meant for her. She needs to accept that for her to move on.

"I'm sorry Hadley, I can't. I am in love with someone else." I honestly told her.

"You love that woman? But why? I'm more beautiful and successful than her! What does she have that I don't Kade? Tell me!" Hadley was a bit hysterical.

I wanted to tell her that Ellie is more beautiful than her but I chose not to hurt her more.

"I honestly don't know what to tell you. All I know is, Ellie was the only person who can own my heart. Remember when I told you in the past that I feel like I was forgetting someone close to my heart? I was right."

Hadley's eyes widen. "She was part of your lost memory?"

I smile and nodded my head. I knew that Hadley also knows my condition. Quen will not keep that from her. That is how special she is for Quen. I'm also sure that Quen asks help from her when Quen started to avoid me.

"Do you remember her now?" She asked almost in a whisper.

I shook my head. "No, but Ellie told me about my past with her."

"What if she was just making a story? What if she was aware of your condition and she took advantage of that? Did you just believe her that easily?"

"Ellie will never do that to me. It was me who was chasing after her and not the other way around."

"Kade, don't be so naive! That can be part of her plan." She hissed.

I chuckled. "You don't need to worry about that Hadley because Quen already confirmed it to me. She was one of the memories Quen wants me to forget."

Hadley's forehead creased. "But why would he want you to forget your memories with that girl?"

I shrugged. "No, idea. He still doesn't want to tell me."

"But why?"

"Beats me." I just said.

Hadley started to be suspicious again. It looks like she is starting to make a story out of it.

"Then maybe you should avoid her Kade! If Quen is keeping your past with her a secret then it only means that she's not good for you."

I smirked at her. "We have a child remember?"

Hadley started to pout her lips. "She really planned this! I'm very sure of it. That woman is not good for you! Kade just let me handle her."

"Hey, Hadley stop right there. I don't know why Quen doesn't want me to remember my past but Quen knew how much I love Ellie and he approves of my relationship with her. You don't need to worry about us. What I want you to do is to forget about me and to move on. Stop approaching Ellie because it was me who hurt and not her. Don't pass your anger on her." I told her sincerely.

Hadley went back to her sad face. "But she was the reason why can't you love me. If she will disappear-"

I cut her off. "Don't even go there, Hadley. I will not let anyone hurt Ellie. I will deal with you if you hurt her." I warned her.

"You will fight with me just for her?" She asked sounded so hurt.

"I will do everything for Ellie. I love her that much."

Hadley nodded. It was a relief for me because it seems like she already understands my point.

"Fine. If that's what you want. I will try not to mess with her. But don't force me not to love you. because believe me I have been doing that for five years. If forgetting my feelings for you is that

easy, I will not be here chasing you. I love so much Kade. And it hurts me so much every time you are telling me how much you love her. I hope she knew how lucky she is to have a guy like you in her life." She said while sobbing.

I went to her to hug her. "Thank you Hadley for understanding. I'm sorry for hurting you. I don't want to hurt you but I feel like you really need to hear it for you to start to move on from your feelings from me. I am not the guy for you. And I am very sure that someday you will meet someone who will give you the love that you deserve. You deserve to be loved."

Hadley wiped her tears. "Thank you, Kade."

After our very emotional conversation, we resumed our lunch. We catch up like normal friends would do. Most of our topic is about Quen and Kaela. She provided me with the details that I missed out on from those two. Though Kaela is not treating Hadley well, Hadley still is rooting for her for Quen. She understands why my sister hated her.

My sister is secretly in love with my best friend. Quen was the reason why my sister chose to study in the US. But because of overfamiliarity, Quen thought that what he felt about my sister is purely platonic, that he only sees her as a younger sister because she was his best friend's sister. As per Hadley, Quen only realizes his real feelings for my sister when my sister told him that she had already given up on him. That act of Kaela woke up Quen from his denial and the rest is history.

"Is it okay to make a request?" Hadley ask. All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

"What do you want?" I ask because I can't agree easily without hearing her request first.

"Can you accompany me until we reach my car? I just want to make the most out of my time with you. I feel like it will be the last time that I can spend time alone with you." She said shyly.

I smile and nodded at her. It was just a small request. "Sure. Let's go?"

Hadley nodded happily. We both went out of the restaurant. I accompany her until we reach her car as she requested.

"I want to stop the time right now. Thank you for accepting my request Kade."

"I should be the one to thank you. I know I hurt you but you never hated me. Thank you for understanding Hadley."

"Last hug?" Hadley requested again.

I laugh and nodded. I went to her and hug her.