Diana's POV

“It's a good thing you're cautious. You could've lost your baby, Miss Lane.”

My lips parted as I stared at the female doctor in front of me. She was holding a piece of paper. She smiled and said to me, “Congratulations, Miss Lane. You are two months pregnant.”

I felt my heart race immediately. I felt tears in the corner of my eyes as I slowly accepted the certificate of pregnancy. “Oh my God!”

I whispered. Quinn would be very happy to hear this news. He's actually coming back home this afternoon after almost a month of traveling for the sake of our family's business. He's the President of ADE, the leading fashion magazine company all over Asia. I am actually the Vice President of the company and we've been working together for three years after we got married. I looked at the doctor and smiled happily again. “Thank you so much, doctor.” She wrote something and handed it to me, “Here. Buy these vitamins. You'll need it to make yourself and your baby healthy.”

I nodded and gently pulled myself up. “Thank you again, doctor.” I was so happy as I left the hospital. I went to the basement parking lot and saw my personal driver standing beside the car, puffing a cigarette. I looked at Chris, my personal driver, in the rearview mirror. “What time is Quinn's arrival?”

He glanced at his wristwatch and looked at me through the rearview mirror. “He'll arrive at 4 PM, ma'am. We can get there before his arrival.”

“Drive to the airport, Chris.”

“Yes, ma'am.” I smiled and looked at the certificate of pregnancy. I can't wait to tell him about our baby. I wonder what his reaction would be. Would he scream in happiness? Would he kiss me and all? God! I can't contain my happiness. I gently caressed my stomach and looked outside the window when the car stopped.

We're now in front of the airport. "I should call him, right?" I smiled and looked at Chris. He nodded, "Yes, ma'am." I smiled even more and took my phone out. I immediately dialed Quinn's number but my forehead creased when the call didn't reach him. I tilted my head and stared at the screen. "His signal might be too slow for now, ma'am. He must've just got out of the plane."

Right! I nodded and put my cell phone down. I waited for almost half an hour before I dialed his number again. I was so excited when the call was picked up but my excitement died down immediately after I heard a woman's voice.

[Hello?] "Who is this? Where's Quinn?" I asked, a bit annoyed. [Mr. Xavier is in the toilet. Do you have a message for him? I will relay it...]I gritted my teeth and ended the call. Who's that girl? Mr. Xavier... Wait...she might just be Quinn's secretary. I calmed myself down and waited patiently again. However, I fell asleep without even having to receive a call from my own husband.

I was shocked when I realized the sun was already down and we were still outside the airport. I looked at Chris who was watching something on his cellphone. "Chris..."He immediately got alert.

"Yes, ma'am?"

"Quinn hasn't arrived?"

"No, ma'am." I massaged my forehead and pressed my lips together. I'm worried. What happened to him? "Drive home."

For three years, Quinn and I got along well. He was sweet and gentle to me. He was caring. He calls me every time he gets a chance. He never made me feel unwanted. He's the perfect husband but what's happening to him now? I don't know. These past few days he hasn't been calling me. I tried to understand but I'm getting scared now. I fell asleep at home feeling so insecure and worried.

I woke up in the middle of the night when I felt someone caressing my cheek. Slowly, I opened my eyes and I realized I fell asleep in the living area. Someone lifted me from the couch. I immediately recognized his scent and touch as I looked at him with heavy lidded eyes.

"Quinn..."

"Hmm," he hummed as he walked towards the stairs. "Why did you sleep on the couch?"I stared at his face when he gently put me down on the bed. He caressed my hair and kissed my forehead.

"Where have you been? I've been waiting for you," I said as I caressed his cheek. "Just met a friend. How 'bout you? How's your day?" I smiled, "Better now you're here." He chuckled and playfully pinched my nose, "I'll just take a shower. I smell alcohol."I just nodded and watched him as he walked towards the bathroom.

I felt so sleepy so I closed my eyes again and fell asleep. It was already morning when I opened my eyes again and Quinn was beside me, putting a tray of food on the bedside table. "Hey!"I greeted and smiled when I realized what he'd done. He prepared breakfast for me. In bed. The sweetest. He smiled and sat on the bed.

"Good morning." I grinned as I sat on the bed. He carried the tray and put it beside me. I shot an eyebrow up and tilted my head as I stared at his handsome face. His eyes are deep brown. His eyebrows were thick and black, complimenting his beautiful eyes. His nose was proud and pointed and his lips were red and thin. He literally looks like a sexy bad boy. Even Damon Salvatore would be embarrassed to stand beside him. No one stands a chance against this man.

"What is this? Is this a bribe? You stood me up last night, bad boy." He didn't laugh. He heaved a sigh and gently tucked my hair on my ears before he held my hand and stared into my eyes. "I have something to tell you." I felt my heart race. I thought about our baby in my womb. He's got something to tell. I have something to tell him too.

"W-What is it?" I asked as I felt my voice tremble. He took a deep sigh. "You know you're important to me, right?" I slowly nodded with parted lips. I couldn't answer. I'm scared of what he's about to say. I have a bad feeling about this. "You were my best friend before we got married. You are one of the few people I treasure..."I hid my balled fists under the sheet. I don't know why he's telling me all these but I felt tears pooling in the corner of my eyes already.

"Diana..." he paused and squeezed his eyes closed before he looked at me again in the eyes. "I-I think it's time for us to divorce." "Q-Quinn..." He smiled. "I know you don't have feelings for me either. You just married me because of my grandparents. You just did this because you love them. Now it's time for our real happiness, Diana." I shook my head, "W-What are you talking about, Quinn?"

"Sienna is back, Diana. My first love is back."

Diana's POV

I got off the bed and tried to leave but Quinn grabbed my hand. I immediately wiped the tears that rolled down my cheeks before he could see them. He stood in front of me and looked at my face as I tried so hard to look down and avoid his eyes. I felt my heart breaking into pieces.

I thought... I thought I could make him fall in love with me within those three years together. I thought his feelings would level up and would see me as a woman rather than just a best friend. I was stupid for hoping and dreaming so high. I failed. No matter how hard I tried, his heart belonged only to his first love Sienna.

"Diana..." I sucked my breath and swallowed the pain as I looked at him. I faked a smile, "I need to wash up before eating." He stared into my eyes as if trying to figure out what I was thinking. I know he knew me too well so I tried so hard to hide my pain and smiled at him. He sighed and let go of my hand.

"Okay. I'll wait for you here. Let's eat and go to work together." Together? How cruel could he be? He still wanted us to get along like he didn't ask for a divorce? He wanted us to stay the way we were right after he told me that his first love was back and he wanted to divorce me? Oh Quinn, what was going on in your head? If I used to be able to force myself to stay in the seat of his best friend wishing him happiness, I no longer had that courage after the three years we'd shared. There's no way I could endure that kind of torture again, especially when I'm carrying his baby.

The baby...I had thought it was good news for us but now...it would be more like a burden to him, I guess. A burden that would prevent him from getting his true love and freedom. I knew how an unwanted child to grow up. My parents were divorced even before my mother died and the new family of my father hated me and it hurts like hell. I don't want my baby to experience the same thing I felt. I need to keep my baby away from it. I faked a smile again.

"We can't. I need to visit the studio for the photoshoot of our new models..."

"I'll go with you-"

"No." I pushed his hand. His eyes followed my hand before he lifted his face to look at me again. "You have some documents to sign. Our schedules are already organized, remember?"

"But..."

"I have a personal driver, Quinn. I'll be fine to go alone." He sighed and slowly nodded. I turned my back on him and entered the bathroom. I immediately opened the shower and stood under the cold water. Tears cascaded down my cheeks as I covered my mouth to suppress my sobs. My shoulders were trembling really badly and when I thought about my baby, I swallowed hard and tried to calm myself down.

I wiped my face and caressed my belly. I need to be strong. I need to stay calm. I shouldn't put my baby's life on the line just because I got my heart broken. I have to deal with this smartly. I sucked my breath and finished my bath. When I got out of the bathroom, I was shocked to see Quinn was still there. He was struggling to fix his tie in front of the full-length mirror. I also noticed my pair of heels and dress on the bed.

"Hey! I picked your dress for today." Since our marriage wasn't public, Quinn said he would try to do little things for me as a husband. He did it well and I used to enjoy these sweet moments but now, it was going to kill me. I grabbed the dress and went inside the walk-in closet. I felt him following me. I put the white dress back and picked a red one. When I faced him, his forehead was creased. I smiled. "I prefer red today. I'd feel beautiful in this dress." His eyes went to the dress I was holding and his face immediately calmed down. He nodded and walked towards me.

"I see. Help me fix this first." I put my dress on his arm and started fixing his tie. I could feel his eyes staring intently and it was making my heart beat so fast. I took a deep breath and chewed my bottom lip as I struggled to fix the tie. My vision is becoming blurry again. Damn! "Diana..." I jumped in shock.

“Hmm?"

"Are you okay?" I looked at him and smiled, "Yeah." "I have another thing to say." I finished fixing his tie so I immediately grabbed the dress from him. I glanced at him before I walked past him and spoke...

"Let's just talk some other time. I'm going to be late." I heard him sigh as he followed me again. I grabbed my underwear and got dressed while he was standing behind me. He's silent the whole time as if he's thinking about something. "You should eat before you leave." I faced him and nodded.

"I will. You should go now."

"Diana, we're on the same page, right?" I stared at him. No, Quinn. We're never on the same page. All of these are just my stupid fantasies. I thought you had feelings for me and I was so wrong.

"If it's about the divorce, I understand everything, Quinn. I know what I have to do. Just give me some time because I'm really busy with the company. I will not run away."

"Diana, I'm not just doing this for myself. I'm also doing this for you. You've been caged with me ever since we got married. I know you're not happy because deep inside, you also want to find the man you deserve. Someone who will really love you. Not me. Not someone who's half-hearted."

"I understand what you're trying to say, Quinn," I said and tried to turn my back but he held me by the waist, keeping me in place. He did everything to capture my eyes and he succeeded. He looked at me worriedly.

"You are my best friend. I don't wanna lose you, Ana. You're one of my few people..."

"I know," I said out of frustration. He looked shocked, so I calmed myself down.

"I-I know. You don't have to worry. I'm just stressed about work. It's not about our divorce." His lips parted and he slowly nodded as if he was able to breathe properly. He walked towards me and I froze when he gently kissed my forehead...

"Thank you, Diana," he whispered. My heart clenched. It had been three years but I was still such a coward. Why couldn't you just tell him that you love him, Diana? He's your husband and you're carrying his baby! Tell him and he might change his mind! I swallowed hard and was about to tell him but his phone rang. I didn't miss the caller ID. Again, it was Sienna. "I gotta go."

He scratched his head in apology and I didn't miss the upturned corners of his mouth. "I called Chris and he's waiting outside. Eat before you go, okay?" With that, he left our room. The tears I had managed to suppress burst out again. Why would I think I could have a chance? He made his choice already the moment he asked for the divorce, didn't he? Whenever it came to Sienna, I was always the one he would abandon.

Diana's POV

I entered the studio wearing just two-inch red heels and a red dress. Everyone was looking my way as I walked along the hallway. They're all greeting me with a smile but my face remains stoic, not showing any emotions at all. The conversation with Quinn this morning was still lingering in my head, but I couldn't let it affect my work.

 I couldn't fail my work after I failed my marriage. I took a deep breath to adjust my condition. However, when I entered the photoshoot room, I could notice everyone was in chaos. "We can't! She's not answering her calls. What should we do? The Vice President is coming today. She'd get mad."

"We can just tell her the truth. She's nice."

 "Not in this situation, Jenny! She'd scold us-"

 "What's happening here?" I asked as I graced the room. The staff were now looking at me with worried expressions and I knew then that there was a problem. "G-Good morning, Miss Lane." Miss Lane.

 Of course, no one knew that Quinn and I were married except for our families. I felt a pinch in my heart because of that truth. It hurts. I stared at her blankly, "What?"

 "W-We have a problem, Miss Lane. Miss Chen, our model has been refusing our calls. She said she heard that we're changing our model so... she doesn't want to come here. She's even... threatening to file a case against us."

She bowed his head. I gritted my teeth and roamed my eyes around. "Where's the marketing manager?"

 "S-She's still trying to convince Miss Chen, Miss Lane." I massaged my forehead and squeezed my eyes closed. I grabbed my hair and screamed in so much anger. I felt everyone around me jump in shock. I groaned and sucked my breath before looking around. "Miss Lane..."

"What is this, Miss Hayley? You are the marketing manager, what is happening?"

 "Miss Lane, I don't know how it happened but Miss Chen heard that you are changing our model. She's about to file a case against us-" Changing the model? How come I didn't know about this? Miss Chen had always been our trustful partner and if not necessary, changing models for a commercial shoot on short notice would only cause a lot of trouble for the company. I would never allow such a cheap mistake.

 "I never asked for that. You must be mistaken." I cut her words to save time, " Fix this mess or I have to fire you!"

 "Miss Lane... It's Mr. President who asked us to change it." Hayley spoke hesitantly. "He ordered that as soon as he came back from his business trip yesterday."

 I was hit by the truth. Quinn's order? Why didn't he tell me? He used to discuss every major decision with me first. "It shouldn't be..." I was confused. Quinn was not a clueless businessman. He kept a clear distinction between work and relationships, which was why he always succeeded. And that was also why he chose to keep our marriage a secret.

 "Yes, Diana. I gave the order." The voice pulled me back. "M-Mr. President..." Hayley bowed with respect as she saw the man who suddenly appeared behind me. "I think you owe me an explanation, Quinn. About changing the model!"

I gritted as I turned around to question him. He knew clearly how much effort I put into winning this project. I hardly had a good sleep those days and Miss Chen was the ideal one for us to work with. I remembered he agreed on it too. But now... he just changed the model as he liked without telling me in advance. I felt like a hard slap on my face.

 "Go ahead for the work. I'll make it clear to her." He pacified the staff first, ignoring the anger that was about to spew out of my eyes. "Answer me, Quinn! Why do you change the model so suddenly?" I couldn't hold my anger and he just touched my shoulder whispering to me, "This is not the place to talk. Let me explain it to you in the car." I looked around to notice others sneaking glances at us.

Then I shook away his hands and walked toward the parking lot. But along the way, my heart was heavier and heavier. I had a feeling that I was not going to enjoy his explanation. "Now, say it." I blurted it out as we sat in his car. He stared into my eyes as if weighing my emotions. I looked away again. I couldn't stand his stares. I couldn't withstand his eyes that never looked at me the way I wanted him to look at me. He has no feelings for me and it hurts so much. "I-I..." he paused and sighed.

"I replaced Miss Chen because Sienna wants to be our model. She's also fit to be our model so I agreed-" "What?" I asked in disbelief. He pressed his lips together and looked away. He messed his hair up before he shook his head and held my hand. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner. It was just so sudden. She asked for a favor and I can't say no." I took my hand back and looked at him in both pain and anger.

"You can't say no to her so you'd rather harm the company, our company. You betrayed me, Quinn." "Ana, come on. You know how much I love her. She's my first love." Painfully, I closed my eyes. Oh yes, she's your first love. She's always the one you want no matter what it takes. As long as she frowned a bit, you could turn a blind eye to the pain and effort of others. You are so heartless, Quinn.

 "Well, you've decided. I don't have a say in this since you're the President. Just go. I'll be in the office." I said coldly as I opened the car door to walk out. "Diana..." I looked him in the eyes. "Go home early. Let's talk about our divorce at home tonight."