The Billionaires's Temptation (Book 1)

16. Bickering

Olivia

I could feel his gaze as he followed me downstairs out of Jamie's apartment. I didn't know what has gotten into me that I lash out on him. At some point, I needed someone to let out my anger on. Some part of me wants him to care even if not for me. At least for the baby.

I know there's no way he will leave there without me not with the way his eye danced with sadness after my outburst. At least he would drive me home for the sake of his so called reputation.

The night was already mingling with the clouds of midnight. There are barely taxi passing by. "Get in the car" I heard him say. I pretended as if I didn't hear him until he said it again.

I rolled my eyes before walking towards the car. As I got in the car, I could feel the tension thickening in the air. The silence between us was suffocating, heavy with unspoken words and unresolved emotions. I slid into the passenger seat, avoiding eye contact with Logan.

The engine roared to life, breaking the silence with its familiar hum. I glanced out the window, watching the city lights blur into streaks of color as we drove through the night. The rhythmic sound of raindrops tapping against the windshield added to the melancholic atmosphere.

We drove in silence, the weight of our argument hanging heavily between us. The streets were deserted, mirroring the emptiness I felt inside. A part of me wanted to break the silence, to bridge the gap that had formed between us, but another part of me was filled with anger and hurt.

Finally, Logan broke the silence, his voice barely above a whisper. "I'm sorry"

I was quite surprised at his outburst not expecting him to apologize. "I didn't mean to upset you, Olivia. I just... I have a lot on my plate right now, and I didn't handle things well."

I clenched my jaw, fighting back tears that threatened to spill over. "It's not just about you, Logan. I'm going through this too. I never asked for any of this, but here we are."

He sighed, his grip tightening on the steering wheel. "I know, Olivia. I know I've been selfish, and I'm sorry. I should have been more understanding and supportive. I promise I'll try to do better."

I turned my gaze towards him, studying his expression. There was a mix of regret and sincerity in his eyes that tugged at my heartstrings. Despite the anger, I couldn't deny the flicker of hope that ignited within me.

"I don't want us to keep fighting like this," I admitted, my voice barely audible. "We're going to have a child together, and we need to figure things out."

Logan nodded, his eyes filled with remorse. "You're right. Let's try to find a way to make this work, for the sake of our child."

As the car rolled to a stop in front of a convenience store, I shot my eyes towards Logan with a questioning look. "What are we doing here?"

"Don't tell me you plan to go back home on an empty stomach" he said withdrawing the seat belt. My inside swell up with excitement at the thought of him getting me something to eat but I kept on a stern face instead. "I didn't say I'm hungry" I muffled out turning my face outside.

A chuckle found its way out of him making me to glare at him. "Even if I am, you should ask me what I want to eat. There are some things that are not good for the baby"

This time around his chuckle widened. "That means you're really hungry"

"No I'm not. I'm just-" And that was when my stomach decided to disgrace me and make a sound. I did eat at Jamie's when she made a special pasta as she insisted topping it with a music all to cheer me up. Don't know why I'm feeling hungry again.