I Swear, Let Me Love You Again

LYDIA’S POV.

THAT NIGHT:

I stared at myself in the mirror with mixed feelings, on one hand I couldn’t help but admire how stunning I looked in my simple red spaghetti strap gown even after a long night without rest and in the disgusting space. On the other hand, I was furious and saddened just by the thoughts of the Kings from Nathaniel to his mother. For a moment, the memory of Nathaniel’s hurt look crossed my mind, after I had spoken out of anger but I didn’t feel bad, he needed to hear how I truly felt. I wish I never met them.

Now they want to embarrass me over diamond earrings, which my father got for me on one of the most miserable birthdays I had in my entire life over the last three years. I scoffed, shaking my head in disbelief, Mrs King always had something up her sleeve.

Before five thirty this morning, Lorena’s father, who happens to be one of the biggest lawyers in the country, owning an exquisite firm, was already at the station. They had no evidence, probably just the words of Mrs King and her money to push it through, which made it easy for Lorena’s father to work out my release without spending a dime.

My father instantly pulled me for a warm bear-hug, it was a bit funny seeing him already at the entrance of the house as soon as Andrew drove us right in front of the mansion. All day, I had been treated like an egg, food, more relaxing cushion to ensure I rested well, and as many snacks as I requested.

Tonight, Lorena’s family had been invited to dinner with us, as a form of appreciation by my daddy who also claimed they were his long time friends who hadn’t caught up with in a while, so this could build back the relationship on a personal level.

A small knock brought me back to the bathroom where I was applying my nude Fenty gloss. I rubbed my lips together then exited out of the bathroom only to meet Lorena lying comfortably on my bed texting away on her phone with a pink phone case that had a picture of us pouting on it.

“Hey girly.” I broke her attention from her phone, her lips instantly curled into a smile and she hopped out of the bed in a haste pulling me for an embrace.

“Oh girl. I was so worried about you. I couldn’t sleep the entire night. Every Time I tried to sleep, You dressed in an orange jumpsuit settled in my mind, with your hair rough and unwashed, and your eyes all puffed up from crying. I’m so happy you’re out and you’re okay.” She said with a chest heaving repeatedly.

“Awww. You really do love me?” I smiled, mushing up her face, she instantly swatted my hands away playfully.

“I do love you. My parents  are going to chew up the Kings or anyone who comes at you.” I really appreciated her, so I pulled her in for an embrace telling her ‘Thank you.’

“I love you too.” I pulled us apart and a knock came through the door interrupting what Lorena was about to say in reply. Without waiting for a response, the door bursted wide open revealing no one other than Andrew.

“Have you ever heard of privacy?” I raised my eyebrow in questioning and Lo did the same as well.

He ignored us and said, “First of all, shut up. Secondly, dinner is served so you guys are demanded to bring yourself downstairs. And lastly, Lorena, please tell me if I am wrong about who I just saw downstairs.”

Lorena chuckled softly at Andrew’s facial expression, it was as if he was literally pleading for his assumption to be wrong.

“What? Who did you see?”

“Your cousin, Macy.” Lorena instantly bursted out in fits of laughter while I looked at them with wide eyes.

“Crazy Macy?” I questioned and Andrew nodded.

“Yes, my cousin is back. And her only aim right now is definitely to get married.” Lorena answered.Content bel0ngs to Nôvel(D)r/a/ma.Org.

Andrew and I looked at each other with wide eyes then reverted our attention back to Lorena then said simultaneously, “Oh, hell no.”

Lorena chuckled while picking up her phone from my bed,” Oh, yes. Let’s head down for dinner, shall we?”

I chuckled while Andrew kissed his teeth looking like he was at the verge of throwing a fit.

*********

“The food is delicious. Thank you for having us.” Lorena’s mum complimented as we had all just begun eating. To both Lorena and I’s surprise, Darren was also present but she didn’t seem too pleased. I wondered why and almost felt myself about to be upset that she hadn’t told me what was going on, but I quickly shook off the feeling and just tried to understand.

I mean she didn’t have to tell me everything especially when it comes to her relationship right?

“Thank you for also accepting my invitation, also I would like to appreciate you and Lucas for coming to my daughter’s help as soon as you could.” My dad responded with a genuine smile on his face.

“You know Lydia is our second daughter. We are all literally family.” Lucas, Lorena’s father, spoke and my father gave a satisfied look. I gave Lorena’s parents an appreciative look, as her father’s words warmed my heart.

The way my father was smiling made me happy, I loved seeing him happy. Though with the missing funds in company and the sex sounds I heard the other night still bothers me, I shoved it down, refusing to leave all that which might have nothing to do with my family, coming against how I look at him.

“Macy, it’s been ages since I last saw you look great. Doesn’t she, Andrew?” My father’s tone was suggestive, as if telling Andrew to compliment. Lorena and I shared glances and stifled our laughter.

“She looks like regular crazy Macy to me. Except without the braces.” Andrew answered and my father shot him a look. Lorena and I chuckled softly at that, while Macy who was seated next to Andrew playfully threw her napkin at him mimicking his words.

“You’re still too proud to tell me I look gorgeous. Anyways thank you Mr Miller, you look great as if you don’t even age at all.” Macy’s words earned an eye roll from Andrew.

“And Lydia, you look amazing. The wealth of your family is reflecting on you. Your skin is flawless, you look like an actress to be honest.” To be honest, Macy has always never been a straightforward person, there was an underlining in every speech.

“Thank you, you look amazing as well.” I said softly while our parents were engaged in an entire different conversation on stock prices.

She was indeed a pretty girl with her long blonde hair she had curled, her highlighted facial features, glowing skin and wonderful taste in clothes. She looked like the bad guy in Barbie stories except with blonde hair.

“Okay, so why has Darren been quiet all day? He looks like this is the last place he wants to be.” Macy pointed out and Darren muttered something under his breath, Lorena must have heard it because her mouth formed a ‘wow’, her face matched her facial expression.

“I’m good though, just thinking about the practice for tomorrow and I’m already exhausted.” We chuckled weakly while Lorena sipped out of her drink.

“So Andrew are you seeing someone?” I smiled slyly at Lorena’s mother’s question, picking up my glass of wine waiting patiently for his response.

“Not really, no I’m not ma’am.” He answered politely, studying by look I knew there was someone but maybe it wasn’t just serious.

Lorena’s mother, Darcy, clapped her hands happily at his response. “Macy is also single, I got you two tickets to a show on Wednesday, you can just go as friends.”

Macy grinned from ear to ear and Andrew scratched the back of his neck looking like he had no choice.

“Of course Mrs Darcy.” All the parents on the table smiled at his response, they were for sure trying to get the boat to sail but it had already sunk before it even began. Rather, it would never even sail considering the funny history the two shared.

The dinner went along with a lot of small talks and divided conversations. Macy kept her discussion on her experience that she had faced when being away from her family. Macy’s mother, Mr Lucas’ sister had passed away when Macy was five years old and Macy’s father never even wanted her, so Mr Lucas took her in and raised like his.

Macy, Lorena and I were even best friends at some point, the point where I got angry at the fact she never spoke to me except it was about my brother. This part led her to the reason why we and the whole school tagged her as ‘Crazy Macy’.

“Lydia, any plans of getting into the dating scene anytime soon?” She asked as the maids served dessert.

“No.” I instantly shook my head, “Not at all.” Everyone laughed as I spoke with finality.

“Oh wait, another reason to celebrate. Lydia the charges pressed against you have been dropped, there’s also going to be news published to clear your name.” Everyone got excited and I was simply content.

They really didn’t have anything against me. If I was truly who they thought I was, I would have sued them for defamation.

Lorena and I glanced at each other and knew we had to talk like now. Andrew was rather quiet, he was probably dreading Wednesday with Macy already.

*******

It was currently Midnight and Lorena and I were up in my room with snacks, ice-cream and movies seated on the floor catching up while the show played in the background, neither of us paying attention to it.

“So he has just been acting strange?” I questioned and Lorena nodded.

“I didn’t even do anything wrong, I scrolled through his phone and I didn’t find him talking to any ladies. It feels like this time he is just tired of me and wants me to call it off. You know that thing guys do when they start treating you like shit so you can break up with them. Yeah, I think that’s what he’s doing.” Lorena explained and I just couldn’t believe it.

“No way, no way, I just can’t believe it. He wouldn’t go through all that publicity if he was going to destroy what you two have.” She opened her mouth about to reply but refrained herself. It was obviously deeper but if she wasn’t ready to share what it was then the last thing I would ever do is pressure her.

“Anyways…” I dragged thinking on a topic but her facial expression changed from sad to excited.

“What were you saying about not being ready for dating?” She asked and I knitted my eyebrow together and shrugged.

“I’m not.”

“You’re still in love with Nathaniel King?” She inquired and I looked at her like she had two heads.

“No, I’m not. That’s an old story. I just want to focus on me and do my best as that sexy CFO.” She made a period hand sign at my words and I smiled.

“But I think if Aaron ever returned, there might be sparks flying in the air.”

The mention of his name made my heart hurt. He was one of those people I had deserted all in the name of getting married to Nathaniel. After Aaron also left the country, we lost contact and once in a while, I thought about him and wondered how he was doing.

“Aaron is always going to my best friend and that’s all.” I told her seriously but she kept wiggling her eyebrow suggestively.

“You know I’m speaking facts but I’m going to wait for you to realize that even though you’re divorced, you should still be open to as many sexy men in suits as possible.” We laughed at that, some men really did look extremely handsome in their suits.

“Also, I’m your only best friend. Don’t play like that, Aaron is just the side best friend.” I nodded in agreement.

“Good. Now, let’s tease Andrew about my cousin.” She rose to her feet adjusting the night wear trousers on her waist.

“Thank you.” I said as she helped me up. We walked out my room heading towards Andrew’s room talking about if I would still move to a penthouse or not.

As soon as we were barge into his room, the sound of glass shattering came from downstairs and a loud scream followed after, instantly causing Lorena and I to freeze in our tracks.