I Swear, Let Me Love You Again

Rachel POV:

I really wanted to tease him about the Lydia situation but I was mentally drained. But I would like to hear everything about their progress nonetheless.

“So you and Lydia, how has that been going?” I asked, looking at the menu.

“There’s nothing as you have seen..” He waved it off looking at me intently.

“But really we need to talk. Why are you doing this? Is he threatening you? Tell me so I can help you in whatever way.” He spoke pleadingly and I sighed deeply.Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

Do I tell him Jason was threatening him? I just couldn’t afford to tell him everything and see him do something crazy that could jeopardize his life and name over something I can take care of.

“I love Jason and he’s going to change.” I tried to convince him and myself.  Nathaniel ran his hands through his hair in frustration.

“He’s not threatening me or anything. Just like I said earlier, just check up on me and send me lots of gifts. No matter how our mother is, she won’t let me get seriously injured or killed. I will be fine, I am fine. I promise.” I forced a smile and called for the waitress.

“Please don’t say anything else. Just tell me about you and Lydia before I leave.” He obviously had a lot to say about my decision but he bit his tongue.

Everything will be fine…. right?

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LYDIA’S POV.

“Everything alright?” Jeremiah, Aaron’s cousin and one who helped me with Jenny, asked, seeing my mood had dropped somewhat after seeing Nathaniel and Rachel walk pass by. Rachel looked extremely sad and I couldn’t possibly imagine what she had been going through, I mean I had been through a lot of mess but it’s way different coming from a man who treated you like a queen at first.

Nathaniel was plainly not caring and never affectionate from the head start, he never gave me hope. I was just so determined to see his loving side. As we made eye contact, his eyes held the same emptiness he had every time he looked at me in the past. I felt goosebumps at the sight.

“Yeah…yeah..” I cleared my throat then took a sip out of my wine. “What were we talking about?” I asked, clearing my throat and discreetly turning around in search of the King’s table.

“I don’t even remember. You just got pale, did something happen? Someone’s threatening you? Did you see someone you know?” He held onto my hand and I smiled small at his caringness.

“My ex husband just passed so I was shocked.” I told him and he looked around the restaurant with curiosity.

“Ooh that man? I’m irritated at the fact that I know him so well and he doesn’t even know me. I seem like a fan.” He spoke playfully and I laughed.

He must have known about Nathaniel through the news and probably when researching all he needed to know about Jenny. The thought of Jenny made me remember I had to call the forensic team to find out about the body found.

Anyways I had actually gone out tonight on a date with myself. I went to an art gallery after spending the whole morning and afternoon at the hospital. I dressed up beautifully in a nude silk gown I had just purchased and afterwards I came to the restaurant to grab dinner and I was astonished to meet Jeremiah here. He stated that he had just met with a few people here. No one knew him or what he did so I had no problem talking and spending my alone time with him, plus he was hilarious and he made me comfortable around him. So why not?

A part of me felt guilty for even spending time with another man except my family and Nathaniel but I convinced myself it didn’t matter.

Jeremiah’s phone began to ring and he picked it up, his facial expression turned serious. “Excuse me.” He said to me then started talking.

“What?….. I’m on my way…” He hung up and his face meant business.

“Lydia…” He began with a disappointed expression written on his face.

“You don’t have to explain to me. Go and do what you have to do.” I literally shooed him and he smiled rising to his feet.

“Thank you. I had a great time with you, I would like to spend more time with you but our lifestyles clash. And you know what I’m talking about, so I will just see you when I see you.” He spoke and I exhaled, nodding my head in understanding, he pulled me for an embrace.

“Good night.” We parted ways and I watched his back view recede admiring how composed he looked in his black jeans and shirt. Though he had tattoos on his arm, they weren’t exactly visible. He was just as handsome as Aaron plus his cologne smells masculine and it was one that had everyone turning heads.

I cleared up my dish and asked for a box of dessert to go. I was just trying to prioritize self care.

After getting my dessert to go, I noticed Rachel and Nathaniel were discussing and eating,  the sight was wholesome. I just walked elegantly and got informed Jeremiah had paid for both our meals. It was then I realized that if he had been here before why did he eat again? Was he stalking me or did he just feel like eating again?

I appreciated it nonetheless, as soon as I got into my car ignoring the looks and comments from people, my phone pinged in my pocket.

My father and a few others had sent me a link to a news report from the paparazzi.

Lorena, Fashion queen and Darren Owen spotted in front of a courthouse.

Is it safe to say the two might have gotten married and are back together?

My mouth hung open and I zoomed into the picture in disbelief. They were even back together?