A Fateful Chance — Chapter 32: LIFETIME BUDDY

Months swiftly passed when I said 'yes' to Mr. Swiss's proposal. In a span of less than five months, I was his fiancee already.

Looking at him, I'm feeling grateful to him instead of loving him. That's the clearest of all feelings that I feel for him. I even accompanied him to Kylie's house because it is also my personal request. He agreed with no hesitation.

"I heard the news my dear! I am really happy for you and Mr. Swiss!"

I blushed a little that Kylie poked my arm as she teased me.

"You know what, Deandra? Honestly speaking, I really love how Mr. Swiss has chosen you to be his next wife. If I were him, I'll also do the same." She added as we sat down on her soft bed. She's now on her last trimester and the doctors even gave her the tentative date of when she will give birth.

"Thanks. Until now, I couldn't believe it myself. Of all people that he could choose, why would it be me, right?"

"I am sure Mr. Swiss had seen something in you that made him so sure about you."

"Thanks, Kylie. You always make me feel better. I can see that you're getting better every time. Look at how gorgeous you are, my dear. You're also in your sixth month or less, right?"

"Don't worry Kylie. You'll be the first to give birth before me. You will experience it as well!"

"Yeah, I couldn't help but to feel pressured and excited at the same time." She smiled with excitement.

"Do you know the gender of your baby, dear Kylie?"

"No. I didn't. I want to surprise mom and dad for their coming grandson or granddaughter. Dad disagreed with this first but mom convinced him that's why he didn't insist."

"I am also excited about your baby, dear. I want to be one of those people who will see your adorable baby."

"Don't worry. I will inform you as soon as possible. I want you to be there in my happiest moment." I hugged my best friend again. Knowing that we share the same situation, everything seemed to be easy now. I am always grateful for her because of her great help for me.

"How was Mr. Swiss, by the way?" As she let go of my hug, she leaned closer to me and whispered as she giggled. I gently poked her on her arm with my elbow.

"He's very sweet and adorable."

"Yeah, and you know what, dear? I noticed him smiling a lot after your engagement. He seemed to be inspired more because you came into his life." I chuckled because of her epic reactions.

"He looked really happy and inspired today compared to the previous months. I really thought at first, he didn't know how to smile."

"Really? Well, I also thought of it, too. He's grumpy most of the time."

"You did the magic trick. I knew it."

"He said he loved me."

"Do you love him?" I looked into my bestfriend's eyes as I sighed.

"Everything can be learned. Mr. Swiss is a good man. I should give back to what he's showing me."

"You should 'give back'? What kind of statement is that? When you love someone, you should give it freely even to the point of you loving and not being loved back."

"Yes, I agree to that. I even experienced that. But then, can love sustain my baby? Sometimes I don't believe love alone is enough. We have to think of the practical side of it." Deandra said as she looked at her best friend's face. Her facial expression seemed to agree with Deandra's point of view since they have the same experience when it comes to love.

"Yep. We should consider ourselves lucky because of what we're experiencing now." Kylie said as she nodded.

"Oh, by the way, how were your siblings and mom doing?" Kylie asked out of the blue. Deandra showed her the best smile she ever had.

"They are in good hands. They were so proud of me because I was able to give them their needs and wants. I even let mom renovate our small house."

"What a development!" Kylie exclaimed as if feeling her bliss as well.

"It's all because of him. I am really thankful that he is supportive of me no matter what I'll do. He also went with me as I went shopping. He's really cool. By the way, how was your ex-,boyfriend?"

"He seldom visits me. I guess he is only forced by his parents to do so."

"Isn't he excited that you're both gonna have a baby in the future?"

"I don't think so. I knew him. When he's tired of something, he'll easily let it go no matter how valuable it is for others."

"At least his mom and dad were full of support to you until you will give birth."

"Mom told me that he'll visit me anytime this afternoon." She said while blushing.

"Do you still love him?"

"Sad to say, yes. Of course he's my first boyfriend and the father of my baby. We've been in a relationship for almost three years even if I am still in college, just like you do."

"Love could really do a lot of things."

"Yeah, and I would agree the most when you say love is crazy, most of the time."

We looked into each other's eyes as we smiled. With the same experience we're having, I could feel we're more than sisters because of how our current situation is molding us.

"I also want to ask you the same question..." Kylie bit her lip as he cupped her cheeks.

"What question?" I asked with a puzzled look. She smiled as she gave me a malicious grin.

"Did you love Andrew, even once?" She said, not blinking her eyes. She's like wanting to not miss anything, even on how I will react to what she just asked.

I just looked at her with a blank expression.

"Sorry, you have your present fiancee now. Please don't mind my question."

"I guess let's leave anything from the past, dear Kylie. I want to move on, that's why I accepted Mr. Swiss."

"I could also see that he's one, considerate soul. The important thing is, he's ready to accept everything in you, including your baby."

"I guess that's what matters the most. He's willing to accept everything in me." She nodded as she gave me a high five.