59. Tyler

My job in Michigan went too quickly, or maybe it was long I just didn't happen to care since my mind wasn't focused that much on there but rather on Keya.

She still went out with that Thomas guy bringing our son along. I knew about it since she updated me all about it through text. She's been texting and calling me the whole weekend but I didn't returned any of it since I felt so betrayed, but then again I should not be surprised this is my karma. Just thinking about Keya choosing that Thomas guy over me is a fucking huge punch on my gut. I cannot dare to see the three of them being happy together, I just can't!

When I finally made home from the airport, I immediately hit up Jamie to come grab some drinks with me at the bar. Thankfully he is in town and was bored too so he instantly said yes.

Later on I met him at the usual bar where we always grab some drinks and sat on the far end corner of the bar where nobody will notice us.

"How's Michigan man?" He asks. My friend have already ordered some drinks for us already while I'm still on the way since he arrived first.

"Good. McDavid and I just did some quick cameo on some campaign shoots BioSteel did." I answered. "How's the break for you?"

"I just got back from Mexico last week." He says chugging on his beer. "How's your baby and Keya?"

I didn't answered, I just sighed and Jamie instantly spots that there's something wrong. "What's up?"

"She rejected me."

"What? You proposed to her?"

"No." I answered. "I told her that I want us to be official right after she told me that some random guy ask her to go on a date. And guess what, she still chose to went out with the fucking guy!"

"Oh!" Jamie said and was silent for a bit. "When did this happen?"

"Last Friday night."

"Did she really said no to you? Why? What's her reason?" Jamie asks further.

"No, she didn't." I replied. "We only bickered for like five seconds and I left. I hate the feeling of being rejected bro!"

"You didn't let her explain or even finish or even just think, didn't you?"

"What's the point? She'll still going to reject me anyway." I answered and chugged on my beer again.

Jamie shakes his head. "Where's the Seguin I knew who never takes a no for an answer from women?"

"That person no longer exists, Jamie." I said rolling my eyes.

Few people then went into our table and kindly ask for some pictures, Jamie and I were quick to go entertain and have some small talks about the season that the Stars have.

As the bunch of fans leaves, I noticed my phone that I put on the table vibrates and it's Keya calling. I only stared on it waiting for it to stop from ringing.

"Are you going to answer that?" Jamie asks.

"No."

Jamie's nose flare. "Just why? Don't tell me you're the one who have the audacity to ghost or ignore her now?"

I stared on him sighing.

"Bro, ignoring your baby-mama is just bullshit!" Jamie says chuckling. "I'm not even convinced that she actually did rejected you."

I contemplated on what Jamie said, maybe he was right. Maybe she really didn't, I didn't even gave her enough time to think and decide about it. I was just maybe too scared and insecure to have faith on her that she'll chose me, us.

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When Jamie and I finally decided to leave the bar, I head straight back home. It's currently raining so hard, well I guess this is what the weather forecast reported earlier today that there will be a rain storm tonight.

As I slowly reach the curve heading inside the gate of my house, I saw a familiar figure standing outside. I can't clearly see it due to the rain falling down on the dashboard.

"Holy shit!" I immediately cursed when I realized that it was Keya. Standing outside completely wet!

I immediately went out of my car after I parked it not caring if I get wet too running towards.

"Jesus Christ Keya!" I mutter and reach for her. "What the hell do you think you're doing?"

"Standing in the rain, bloody waiting for you!" She shoots back glaring.

I dragged her inside the house. "You're gonna catch a cold!"

"And that's going to be your fault!" She says. "Why aren't you responding on my texts and calls? What on earth is wrong with you?"

"You'd better get change, and let's talk." I ordered since she's clearly shivering.

"No! I demand to talk right now!"

"Just change, Keya." I said massaging my temples. "You're literally going to be sick!"

I heard her sigh in retreat and disappeared. I also went to my closet and changed my clothes real quick and head to the kitchen right after to prepare some tea. I know how Keya loves tea, coming from Britain, specifically in Edinburgh so it's just a basic fact.

She emerges in the dining room as I sat on the dining table waiting for her, she sat on the chair in front of me shaking her wet hair using her bare hands. She looks way too beautiful and I couldn't help but sigh.

I poured her a cup of tea and gave it to her.

"Thanks."  She said accepting the mug and sip on it, looking as annoyed as I feel. "What the hell is wrong with you, Seguin? You can’t just ignore or ghost me! You're son was completely wondering about where the hell are you already!"

"I'm finally giving you a space." I replied. "You clearly don't want me, anyway."

"Who said that?" She says putting the cup on the table and I'm surprised it didn't broke into pieces. "You know what, we clearly didn't able to finish what we have talked about last time!"

"There was nothing left to talk about."

"Bullshit!" She angrily shakes her head. "You didn’t even let me talk!"

"Oh trust me, I did." I answered flatly. "And trust me, you said plenty."

"Plenty?" She repeated looking so frustrated. "I can even barely remember what I said. You know why? Because you totally caught me off-guard and did not even gave me few seconds to think about it.”

"What’s there to think about? You’re either into me, or you’re not."

Keya releases a frustrated noise. "You’re not being fair again. Just because you suddenly want us to be officially together doesn’t mean that I’m going to squeal like one of your fan girls and yes! I clearly need some time to think about and absorb it, but you didn’t give me any time at all. You just jumped immediately into conclusions and ran out!"

I experience a pang of guilt. She has a point. I was threatened by some guy and instantly decided to confess what I want from her but then I indeed jumped into conclusions right away. I was silent as I realized that I was so stupid!

"I’m sorry I didn’t tell you about Thomas and for still going on the lunch date with him." She says calmly this time playing on her cup of tea. "However, I’m not going to apologize for needing more than ten bloody seconds to think about you and me finally becoming a couple."

My breath comes out sighing. "I’m sorry I ran off." I concede. "But I’m not also sorry for wanting to be with you. I just love you!"

Her beautiful eyes probe my face. "Do you really mean that?"

I nod. Then I gulp. "Absolutely! I have been loving you for so long and it took me time to even realize that! Aside from that I really want a family Keya! For years! I have been wanting that!"

"Alright then! Let's not play around the bush anymore." Keya smiles at me. "Let’s make it official."

A dark cloud dims some of my happiness. "What about Thomas?"

"What about him?"

"You guys went on a date. What will you tell him?" I  say through clenched teeth.

"Actually, I decided to go on that lunch date to finally have a proper closure. And to tell him that I want to be with you more than anyone else."

The dumb butterflies inside me take flight again. "You really did?"

She nods smiling.

"So you’re not into him anymore?"

Humor dances in her eyes. "I have been so into you since I met you Seguin."

Just like that, my anxiety dissolves into a burst of pure joy that brings a grin to my lips. I stood up and went towards her giving her a tight hug.

"Damn right you are." I whisper into her ear.

Rolling her eyes, she moves in and rubs her cold cheek against my chin. "Now can we please skip to the good part? I’m still freezing my butt off and I need my baby daddy to warm me up.”

I narrow my eyes grinning. "Say that again?"

She blinks innocently. "Say what?" Her  smile lights up her whole face. "Oh you mean, baby daddy? Daddy?"

Sweetest words I’ve ever heard in my life. She laughs as I grab her waist carrying her up as she devours my lips, sucking on it real hard.

"I'm always dying for you!" I whisper between kisses. "I love you Keya!"

She bites my lips in a gentle way looking straight to my eyes. "I love you Tyler!"

Finally, she's mine!

Finally ...

Mine ...