It'll Come Naturally

Leena was currently in Paris for work and it worried Kevin a lot. However, Leena enjoyed the trip because she hadn't been abroad for months due to her pregnancy. It was only now that she finally enjoyed the journey alone.

Another big news was that Claire and Gerard were now a couple. They were so in love with each other that people who saw them might even mistake that they were each other's first love. Many people said before that they would eventually give up because of something. They were all wrong. Their relationship was stronger than anything and it was bound to last a lifetime. "Mignonne, you're going to be a mother. I'm so happy for you." Looking at the woman he once loved deeply, Gerard felt relief washed over him upon realizing that he wasn't obsessed with her anymore.

"Thank you! I'm so happy for you and Claire," said Leena calmly. It was obvious how she had become maturer. She was glowing with a mother-like elegance that she never had before.

"I'm sorry. I have not kept my promise." A man in a bad mood was easy to move. Claire had shown up on his saddest moment. He was guilty of taking Claire as Leena's substitute at first. He wasn't able to control himself though from falling in love with her gradually. Now, he had forgotten the painful memories of the past and had become happy again.

"I think this is the best for us." Leena smiled softly without showing any other emotion.

"Yes, you're right. I'm happy with her now." Gerard knew what she meant, thus, he gave her a gentle smile.

"Please treat her well." Sister-in-law or not, Leena thought that Claire was a good girl even if she used to be headstrong. She couldn't request for anything else but for Claire to have the best.

"I will. I want you to be happy, too." This was the first time Gerard sincerely wished her well since they broke up.

"Thank you. I'm sure that we will all be happy," was Leena's reply before turning to the door. She saw a familiar built approaching, thus, she waved her hand and said, "Look, here comes Claire."

"You have changed so much. I almost didn't recognize you." Claire naturally sat next to Gerard and kissed him. The action was so sweet and intimate and yet Leena didn't feel embarrassed witnessing it. Rather, she felt happy for the love between the two. "Really?" Leena asked anxiously. She had been very worried about getting fat due to her pregnancy and Claire's remark just made her feel more uncomfortable about the thought.

"Haha! I'm just kidding. You are the most beautiful expectant mother of all even if you gain a little weight. Most of all, no matter how fat you are, my brother will love you as before." It was easy to see from Claire's smile that she was really happy now. It could be because of love that she had completely changed.

"Girl, don't make fun of me like that. When will you come back? Your parents miss you very much." Leena's little house was empty since Claire was now living with Gerard. It was actually fortunate that she had not laid off the man who took care of her house, or else, it must be dusty by now.

"We're thinking about that. We'll go back and talk to them about getting married." Since Gerard had already asked Claire to marry him and she had already said yes, they both wanted to get married as soon as possible.

"You're getting married? That's a big surprise! They will be very happy about this. Do you have any clue about how worried your mother is because she thinks that you would not get married?" This news could have surprised Leena big time. However, the thought of her flash marriage with Kevin crossed her mind just right then, thus, she had remained calm. Well, it seemed that flash marriage ran in the family after all.

"Don't tell them. We want to give them a surprise." In fact, Claire was worried that her parents would not approve of her marriage to Gerard. She would have to live with Gerard in France after their wedding. She could already foresee how that idea would worry her parents to the brink.

"Okay." I'll keep your secret. I won't tell anyone, including your brother." said Leena with a sweet smile. She was fine with the idea as long as the two were happy with it.

"When is your due date? Is it a boy or a girl?" Claire asked excitedly while looking at Leena's tummy. She had a hunch that the baby would be a boy, however, she wasn't sure where she was getting that idea.

"In a month. Kevin and I don't really have any gender choice for our baby. We will be very happy either if it's a boy or a girl. We just want her or him to be healthy." Honestly, Leena didn't care about what their baby would be. It had been a long way before she finally got pregnant with this child. Thus, she couldn't wish for more but for it to be healthy.

"You're right. By the way, may I ask you a question?" Claire asked tentatively.

"Certainly. I will tell you everything I know." Leena took a drink of water and thought, 'Let me guess. Is she going to ask about Louisa? Well, she wouldn't be this cautious if not, right?'

"Is Louisa okay now?" Louisa had never contacted Claire since she left the country. It might be sad to be betrayed by someone. Nevertheless, it was still worse to lose someone who had betrayed you. Letting someone go was never an easy thing, especially in Claire's case. She had been sincere to Louisa and never had she expected for Louisa to reward her with ruthlessness and deceit.

"I don't know how to tell you. Everyone has difficulties and only she knows how she is doing." Leena had no idea of what happened to Louisa. She just got no clue if she was doing well or not. Many might think that Louisa was doing well but Leena thought the other way. She was just really not in the position to tell anything related to Louisa as of this point.

"I see. Well, forget it. She means nothing to me now." Claire's tone went a bit sad as she thought of why should she be caring about someone who hurt her. Nevertheless, it didn't take long for her to recover from the sudden bitterness and smile again to Leena. "How long will you stay in Paris this time?"

"About a week or so. I'll need to go back once I'm done, or else, your brother will keep calling me. That is so annoying." A helpless smile cracked Leena's lips as she thought, 'Why is it just now that I'm realizing how annoying Kevin's concern can be?'All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

"It's fine! That's what you call happy annoyance. He is just doing it because he loves you so much." Claire felt a little sad upon thinking of how Kevin might have looked while Leena was away. He might be depressed.

"I know that. Nevertheless, he's really annoying." Kevin was calling Leena every two hours. In her opinion, it seemed that Kevin was doing it not because he loved her but because he was worried about the baby in her belly.

"Then tell him he is annoying!" joked Claire with a light laugh. She never expected this time to come. A moment when she could just be happily talking with Leena. She used to hate her so much in the past.

"I can't do that, young lady," Leena said nervously as she silently reprimanded herself, 'Gosh! Why did I even tell it before her? Stupid Leena! How on earth did I forget that they are siblings? Of course, she'll take her brother's side!'

"Haha! Don't be so serious. I'm just kidding." Talking to Leena this way put Claire in a good mood. Thus, she forgot about Louisa for a moment.

Meanwhile, Gerard was just listening to them the whole time. He felt really nice to see these two women this happy. He was finally over Leena, therefore, he could now give his all to Claire.

Sometimes, giving up someone who didn't love you back could be a good thing. As long as you knew how to handle the situation and choose wisely, then you could still be happy. Gerard had proven that. He had regained himself with the help of Claire. Not all people who came to our life were bound to stay forever. Thus, you should be sensible to see the one who would stay beside you for a lifetime.