Chapter 80: Titania’s Confession
Ash didn't have any bad intentions, but Titania was already shouting at him. He didn't know how to tell her that Sapphire was pregnant and he was going to take responsibility for it, no matter what. "I understand that you don't like me, but please don't doubt the love Sapphire and I have for each other."
There was a hint of pain in Ash's voice at that moment.
"We love each other and we're different. This time, history won't repeat itself. I'll protect her and love her," were the last words Ash said before walking away.
Titania just watched him as he left.
If the love Ash showed for Sapphire was true, she would be the one to thank him... but it was very hard to trust the Colemans, and not just the Colemans, but everyone. She couldn't trust anyone anymore. Even her first love, which turned out to be her greatest downfall, Randall.
Titania remembered her past. She was panting heavily as she ran for her life, finally escaping the Coleman mansion.
There was no containing the joy she felt as she successfully fled from the people who wanted to end her life-and the life of her child.
"Ah!" she cried out, tripping over a stone on the road.
Fortunately, she quickly caught herself with both arms on the ground, sparing her abdomen from any harm.
It didn't matter if her arms were bruised and swollen. She could never forgive herself if anything happened to the baby inside her. The child was innocent. She would protect her from the cruel world awaiting them. "Ugh..." Titania groaned weakly before hurriedly pushing herself to stand, only to freeze in place when she saw a man standing right in front of her.
She cursed loudly in shock, instinctively stepping back. It was dark where she stood, and her vision was blurring-whether from hunger or exhaustion, she wasn't sure, as she had been running for hours. "Have mercy on me!" she screamed hysterically as she backed away.
She couldn't even stand up anymore. Fear had gripped her entire being. She knew how to fight, but terror was overtaking her body.
"My love, it's me," said the man as he quickly approached her and placed his hands on her shoulders. "Don't be afraid. It's me."
That calming voice, the presence that could bring her back to sanity. There was no doubt-it was Randall.
Her suspicions were confirmed when the moonlight illuminated his face. It was the person she missed the most. She couldn't believe Randall was right there in front of her, helping her.
But what puzzled her was why he was here.
"What are you doing here, Randall?!" Titania was glad he was there, but not in this situation. "You shouldn't be here!"
She feared that Silver or Simon might also target Randall. She couldn't bear it if anything happened to her boyfriend.
"I came to pick you up," he replied. "But I didn't expect to find you like this."
Randall gritted his teeth when he saw Titania's condition. Her hair was disheveled, and her body was covered in wounds. He had never laid a hand on her, so he didn't know how to control the anger building up inside him. "Who did this to you?" Randall said, each word enunciated with intensity. "Is this why you've seemed so sad when we talked? Is this why you've stopped calling me so much?"
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Randall knew this wasn't the right time to ask such questions, but he couldn't stop himself, especially when he saw the fear and sadness in Titania's eyes as she looked at him. "Randall- Ahhh!" Titania didn't get to finish her sentence when they heard a gunshot.
It wasn't too close, but it was enough to make Titania tremble with fear.
"I'll explain everything, but we have to leave here first, please? I promise I'll tell you everything."
Randall had no choice but to nod before helping Titania to her feet, and they ran away from the hell she was escaping.
"Whose house is this?" Titania asked when Randall brought her to a place unfamiliar to her.
The house was small and wasn't built with expensive materials, but she knew it would be just the right place for the two of them.
"It's ours," Randall replied, though his voice showed restraint, as if he was trying not to lose his temper. "Just ignore the mess."
"If this is a mess, it's a beautiful one," she said before walking over and hugging him from behind. "Thank you so much, Randall. I know you're angry right now, but let's calm down first. I'll tell you everything. I've never lied to you or kept secrets."Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.
Randall didn't respond, but Titania felt him lightly stroke her arm.
Moments later, Randall gently broke her embrace, only to hug her in the front. He stroked her hair as she leaned against his chest. Just a while ago, she had been terrified, but now she felt at ease because Randall was there to comfort her. She just wasn't sure if he could handle the truth, though-if Randall could accept her when he found out she was pregnant, and he wasn't the father.
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Titania hugged him even tighter as tears began to fall from her eyes. If this was the last time she could embrace her boyfriend like this, she would make the most of it.
On the other hand, Randall looked around the room after planting a soft kiss on top of Titania's head.
There were scattered balloons and confetti everywhere. There was also food in the kitchen, which he had prepared because it was their anniversary. Titania loved this kind of surprise.
Randall wasn't usually the showy type, but for Titania, he had made the effort to do something like this to show his love for her. But now, he felt like all his efforts were wasted.
"I'll wait for you when you're ready to tell me, Titania." He gently pushed her away to see her face. His heart shattered when he saw her cheeks drenched in tears once again. "Don't force yourself. I'm not in a hurry."
Little did Titania know, Randall was also terrified of what she had to say. If he could only pretend he didn't have suspicions about what was going on, he would have done it.
His gut feeling had been right. He never should have allowed Titania to go back then. Maybe their life would still be fine now.
"Randall... I'm pregnant."
And there it was. Randall almost collapsed. If he hadn't grabbed onto the nearby chair, he might have fallen to the floor. "T-That's not true, is it?" he stuttered, asking her.
Randall couldn't even look into Titania's eyes while asking that. Titania couldn't look at him either.
Both of them silently feeling each other out, both hurting in the midst of the quiet place where they stood.