Chapter 59 Solo Date Disturbed
Lana's POV
Walking into the restaurant, dressed in a black sundress with sandals, my hair was loose. With a little black bag, I walked over to a table in the middle of the whole restaurant. I needed some time to myself and not sulk about what I knew would happen. If this is how Arden wants to handle things, then its best that I continue to distance myself from him and anything that is going to try to hurt me.
Why is he here and why was he at my company and in my meeting?
Sitting down, a waiter came over to me with a menu. "I won't need a menu, but I would like to order a fruit salad please, and some juice," I said with a polite smile.
"What flavor would you like?" he asked me.
"Cranberry, please," I replied.
"Coming up," he said, and he walked away.
I just sat with my thoughts, all alone. I still don't understand why he was there at Sternpoint. He couldn't just be there to see me.
"So this is where you hang out?" I snapped out of my thoughts and I looked up at the spitting image of my dad.
"Can I just have a moment to just spoil myself with a meal?" I asked.
"Well, I am here with a friend. I saw you. I was going to check up on you afterwards." he said with a smile. Since my dad died, I find it hard to look at him at times.
"How is mom?" I asked, because she has to look at Jordan every time and shouldn't that be a reminder of dad? Yet she can't stand me, but I understand why...I killed dad.
He pulled a chair out across from me and he took a seat. "Well, she is coping. I am walking on egg shells when it comes to you. She just doesn't want to hear anything about you," he said. "I only found out recently about you being in hospital and uncle Reggie said that you are fine and that you are back at the hotel. So that is why I wanted to check up on you this evening. Mom just didn't care if anything happened to you because in her mind...you killed dad," he said, looking down at the table.
I licked my lips, "Well, no matter how much that does hurt. I am the cause of his death," I said, my eyes welling up with tears, but I blinked them away. I didn't want to ruin my make-up.
Jordan looked up at me with furrowed brows. "Don't be ridiculous, you didn't kill dad. He just had stress and business on his shoulders. It was natural," he said.
"It's hard for me to believe that its natural." I let out a breath.
"Don't blame yourself, and you have me and others that care about you," he said as he reached over to place his hand on mine, giving it a little squeeze. He had concern in his eyes.
"Where is your friend?" I asked. He removed his hand.
"She went to the bathroom, but she will know that I'm here with you," he smiled.
"Do I sense something going on?" I asked with a smile.
"No, she is only a friend. We are in the same class. She helps with my school work when I am not in class. You know, football and all that. I wanted to go into business originally, but mom told me to wait. Apparently, I get Ademia and her company when she retires or if something happens to her. So at least that is sorted," he shrugged.
"I still don't get why dad wanted me to take over Sternpoint when I hate it with passion," I said. "You would've been the perfect person."
"Well, you can always let me help out," he shrugged.
"That would be nice," I said.
I looked over Jordan's shoulder. Arden was walking towards the exit. He held my gaze but there was nothing and then he looked at Jordan. But Jordan's back was facing towards him. He was following after another man, leaving the restaurant.
"Are you okay?" I looked at Jordan.
"Yes, just thinking about university, that is all," I lied with a smile. I wasn't going to tell him that I'm pregnant and my baby's daddy was exiting the restaurant. That he wants nothing to do with us. First my mother and now it's Arden, but I knew this would happen with him. Yet, it is sad.
"Everything will be okay. If you need me, just call any time."
"I will." I replied just as the waiter placed my fruit salad in front of me. "Thank you," I said, and the waiter left.
I started eating. "Are you on a diet or something?" Jordan asked. I paused my chewing as I looked up at him.
"I was in the hospital so I'm eating healthily," I shrugged as I continued to chew. I wasn't ready yet to tell him that I'm pregnant.
"Just take it easy," he said. "I should go back to my friend now," he stood up.
"You shouldn't keep her waiting," I smiled.
He returned it. "I will see you around," he said before he left.
I let out a heavy breath, just staring at the fruit salad. Is this what I need to eat forever? Ugh. I miss eating food that I enjoy, but my fear is the whole morning sickness part.
If I knew that Arden would've been here, then I wouldn't have been sitting here. He doesn't care, but I don't care about him anymore. I still love him, but its best that I keep these walls up. I am strong and I'm strong for both myself and my baby. I won't let Arden get me down.
My dad raised me to be strong and he always said that I am a tough cookie. I should continue to be me...that person. It would've been much better if I did not see Arden around at all and I hope that I won't. He should go back to New York, back to his ex-wife and son.