I Swear, Let Me Love You Again

What if I never get to share with him the amazing news I had discovered? I can’t leave him for a second, I can’t. I would just sleep on the couch if that makes it better.” She expressed looking at him while intertwining their fingers.

“Don’t feel guilty, Andrew is going to be okay, alright? I just know he’s going to be up from that bed before the end of this month and he will be here to listen to everything you have to tell him and also tease me about literally everything and I got a lot of jokes up my sleeves as well.” We chuckled softly at that and I took a seat on the cream cozy couch.

“But for now you can share it with me if you would like to. If it’s a problem or something you’re excited about. I’m all ears and just maybe sleeping on the couch is preferable. ” She looked at me contemplating playing with Andrew’s fingers.

“Though I wanted my Andry to be the first to hear, what I actually called for that day was to share some good news … well I don’t even know if it’s good. I had been feeling sick, so I went to the doctors and got some bittersweet news.” She said smiling nervously and I watched silently waiting for her to share though I already had an idea on what the news was.© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

“I’m pregnant.” As soon as she said that, my face turned into a huge grin, excitement running through my veins and we both saw Andrew’s hand hold unto hers tightly.

“O my God, do you see that? So he really does hear me?” She got so excited turning her direction to Andrew, I got up from the couch and went ahead to hug her.

“I’m so happy for you, now the both of you will stop being cowards and let your two families know.” She giggled nervously, running her hands through her hair.

“When a child is involved, no one can oppose alright? You two are going to be so happy, trust me.” I assured and she stood up fully pulling me for an embrace.

“Thank you Lydia. You’re such a sweet soul, you’re going to make a great aunt and a mum whenever you find that special someone.” I smiled appreciatively.

We talked for a while, I shared with her the events of my day while we ate and she did the same. After about thirty minutes, I excused myself and left the room in search of the doctor to just get an update though Ariana had told me he didn’t have much to say.

But I was curious, there was no improvement?

The minute I strolled down the hallway to my surprise, I saw Nathaniel holding a bouquet of flowers and another gift bag in his other hand. From afar he looked nervous looking at his phone and when he looked up and we made eye contact, I was about to be dazzled by his handsome features but the thought of him being the son of Mrs King and the ex-boyfriend and ‘best friend’ to Jenny threw me off.

What if he knew about their plan? What if he planned it with them? But would he really try to kill me?

“Hey. Ummm, I heard about what happened with your brother and saw the press conference as well. It’s been so much, how are you? And how is Andrew doing?” Though he was nervous at first, his composure instantly changed to cool and collected, radiating his confidence and standing a few inches apart from him, I could smell his woody cologne I had always been in love with.

“How do you think I’m doing? Nathaniel, if I find out your mother or her little pawn had something to do with this, I promise I would make sure they rot behind bars or I just might kill whoever with my bare hands.” After I was done ranting, speaking furiously, he wrapped his arms around me, hugging me tightly, surprising me. I had no idea how much I needed a hug till now.

“No matter what, I will stand beside you and work with you to ensure whoever tried to kill you pays, my….” He remained silent, probably thinking of who I am to him or the exact words to say, meanwhile his arms were still around me soothingly patting my back while I contemplated whether to hug him back or not.

“I just want you to know I am here for you, at all times and don’t ever think I had anything to do with this.”

I had never seen this caring side of him and after he pulled us apart but his arms were still around me and we were only inches apart, he looked at me with a glint in his eyes that scared me for a second.

“No matter who it is, I will stand by you and ensure the person is behind bars. I promise.” He concluded with a stern voice and I gazed into his eyes trying to read them but Nathaniel had always been so transparent, I could truly see the sincerity in his eyes.

I cleared my throat taking a step back and he let me go, “umm…thank you Nathaniel.”

“I got flowers for you and him, also I was uncertain if you had gotten something to eat so I picked up something I know you love.” He handed me a bouquet of blue for Andrew and beautiful red roses for me. I did not want to smile too much but he brought my favorite food along with dessert and a strawberry milkshake. I was truly appreciative.

“Thank you.” I smiled small and he nodded, keeping his gaze on me.

“If you need anything, like getting an investigator or food at midnight, whenever, just let me know.”

I was intrigued by the investigator but I didn’t want to ask him for anything. Additionally, from where I stood, I noticed Aaron was standing at the end of the hallway and looked at us with a hurt expression.

Oh no.