Jane POV


Every evening, Hades and I would go out together. It started slowly and at first, we only met at home, had dinner, talked a little, and then he would leave.

But then, we started going out more often. We would go for walks after work, we would sit by the beach, we would eat ice cream, and sometimes we would go to quiet restaurants where we could talk without noise.

I enjoyed these evenings and my stomach was now round and noticeable. People would look at me and smile. They knew I was expecting.


Hades always walked beside me like he was proud. He opened doors for me, pulled out chairs, and sometimes put his hand on my back gently.

He never tried to touch me too much. He respected my space. He smiled at me a lot and I noticed that smile more these days. I saw how handsome he was, how calm and kind he was now.


One evening, Hades told me to dress well. He said we were going out somewhere special.

I put on a simple black gown that showed my growing baby bump and I wore flat shoes and a little makeup. When he saw me, his eyes shone. He said, "You look beautiful, Jane."

"Thank you," I said with a small smile.

We drove in silence. Hades was smiling to himself, like he had a secret. I asked, "Where are we going?"

"You will see," he said.

When we got there, I saw candles everywhere. We were on a rooftop, high above the city. The view was beautiful and the lights from the city sparkled like stars.

There was a small table for two, with flowers, candles, and soft music playing. A waiter stood nearby with drinks.

"Hades," I said, "what is all this?"

"Just dinner," he said. "For us."

We siat and the food was good. The music was slow and sweet. After dinner, Hades stood up and walked to me and knelt down on one knee and I froze.

"Jane," he said softly, "I knew we started co-parenting and I respected that, but I can't hide my feelings anymore. I love you. I have changed. I want to give you and our baby the best life. I want to be with you, not just as a co-parent but as your lover, your partner."

He opened a small box and there was a ring inside. It sparkled under the candlelight.

"Jane Grande, will you be my lover?"

My heart rang and I felt confused. I looked at him, and I saw hope in his eyes. But I also remembered everything and I took a deep breath.

"Hades," I said, "I never agreed to be your lover. I agreed to co-parent because of the baby. I thought you understood that. This..." I point at the ring, "this is too much."

He stayed silent.

"You are taking things too far," I said and I stood up. "I'm not ready for this. I'm not even sure if I will ever be ready for this."

"Jane, please, I know I made mistakes. I was a fool. But I am a new man, I swear. Just give me a chance. One real chance."

I shook my head. "I can't, I won't. I'm sorry, Hades."

I walked away from the beautiful table, past the candles, past the flowers and past the music. I didn't even look back.

Hades followed behind. "Jane, wait! Please!"

But I didn't stop. I didn't answer. I just kept walking.

When he followed me outside, I didn't look at him and I kept walking fast. I didn't want him to see the tears in my eyes.

I didn't want him to see how much I was shaking inside. But then he ran past me, opened the car door, and said, 'Please, let me take you home."

His voice was soft and was broken. I didn't say anything. I just nodded and entered the car. We drove in silence. The only sound was the car engine and my loud heartbeat.

He glanced at me from time to time, but I kept my face turned toward the window. When we reached home, I didn't even say goodbye. I just got down and walked inside. But I felt the sadness in his eyes and the hurt.

Now, I lay in bed, and stared at the ceiling. I turned from side to side, but I couldn't sleep. My chest felt tight and my thoughts were wild.

Why did I say no? Why did I push him away again? He didn't ask for too much. Just love. Something I have been scared to give him.

I closed my eyes and his face appeared. That handsome face, those sharp cheekbones, that soft smile, those eyes that always look deep into me like they can see my soul and I remembered how his lips moved when he said, "Jane, please let me love you."

I touched my stomach, my baby was growing inside me and my tummy was already round and firm. Every day I felt life growing.

I smile and cry at the same time. This child will have the most handsome father. And I feel proud. Because Hades has changed. He has become the man I used to pray for.

I imagined him now,sitting alone and sad. Maybe blaming himself and didn't want that. I want to hold him and I want to tell him that I saw him. That I saw his efforts and that I noticed everything.

I closed my eyes again and imagined his strong arms wrapping around me. His lips against mine.

His body against my body. I blushed in the darkness and bit my lower lip, wishing he was here now. I wished he could hold me tight and Kiss me slowly and I want to feel his soft lips on my breasts and crave him. I wanted to melt in his arms. But I pushed him away.

Why did I say no? Why did I run?

Maybe I was scared. Maybe I didn't want to lose control. But now I realize, I already lost it. He already has my heart. My body longed for him and my soul called his name.

I felt another tear slided down my face. I whispered to the darkness, 'I'm sorry, Hades."

I turned on my side and hugged my pillow tight. It smelt like him and I didn't know why or how, but it did.

I closed my eyes tight, and I wished I could wake up in his arms. I hope he hasn't given up on me. I hope he comes again tomorrow. Maybe this time, I will be brave. Maybe this time, I will say yes.

I hold my stomach and smile. 'Your daddy is a good man," I whispered to my baby. 'He loves us."

I fell asleep slowly and with dreams of Hades, and with hope and with longing. And with the desire to make things right.