The CEO's

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Christopher's POV

God she was beautiful. How I ever said those things to her is beyond me. I was so caught up in revenge I couldn't even think right.

I would get revenge on someone too if they did what I did in high school.

I watched her, arm wrapped around Blake's, walk through the snow to the ski lift. She wasn't allowed to ski so she was going to see him off and wait for him. The perfect time for me to talk to her again.

I watched behind the glass as he got on the ski lift and she sat on a nearby bench bundled up in thick coats and mittens and a hat.

I walked to her, sitting next to her and putting my arm around her. She stiffened and moved away from me but I kept my arm there.

"How's my boy?" I asked.

"He's not moving much today, last night he was going crazy." She answered, I loved hearing her voice.

I loved her.

"Really? Can I?" I ask and she nods as I lean down to her belly, speaking through the layered clothing.

"Hey buddy," I started. "Daddy's only known you for a day and I want you to know I already love you." I felt a hand run through my hair and I looked up at Rose.

"He's moving. All around." She smiles.

I turn back towards my son. "Don't give mommy hell she doesn't need any more pain after what I've done. But I'll make it better for you son, and because I love your mom. Alot. And even though I didn't realize it till after I broke her heart, I've known all along. Daddy's going to make her better okay? Daddy's going to fix it if it's the last thing he ever does. Because he's sorry." I met her eyes as she smiled through her tears. "He's very sorry and he loves you both and I promise were going to be a family buddy. Your mommy is going to look beautiful when she walks down the aisle to meet me." I said and pulled my face away from her stomach, caressing her face in my hands.

"I love you Rose, and even though your allergic you will always be mine. Your beautiful and strong and sometimes like those tiny little thorns on the stem, but I love you. And I know you don't love me back but I accept-" She cut me off, putting her forehead against mine.

"I love you," She says, "That night I knew it and I wanted to tell you and even after all this time I still love you. Even after everything. But I can't trust you won't break my heart. And I'm with Blake now." She says, and I feel pain in my chest.

"I can get rid of Blake and I can help you trust me again. I promise I won't ever break your heart again." I swore and she opened her mouth to say something but Lila and Leo interrupted us.

Their hands were intertwined and they both wore smiles on their face. "We have something to ask you guys." Leo says and Lila beams at Rosie.

"Will you be our witnesses?" Lila looks at Rose and then briefly at me. She must only want me there because I'm Leo's best friend.

Witnesses?" Rose asks, and Lila holds up her left hand to show her a huge rock.

"Congrats man!" I stand up to slap him on the back.

"Were getting married like now." Lila says.

"Now now?" Rosie clarifies and Lila nods.

"Well Blake doesn't come back for about an hour so we have time." Rosie shrugs.

"Let's go get married!" Lila claps excitedly, standing on her toes to kiss my best friend.