Chapter 64 Staying Over
Arden's POV
This wasn't so bad...the talking. I am happy that we now both know where we stand and I won't push Lana, but I will give her the time to think about us. I will remain here by her side. I need to get used to the fact that I have a baby on the way and that I shouldn't worry about anything happening, but I still am. Lana is in a tough situation with everything that is going on and stress can be harmful. I want to prevent that and I need to stop thinking about my past and my loss of my unborn baby with Lucinda.
"Have you eaten anything yet?" I asked, "Oh...you did, you were at the restaurant," I remembered. "Who was that guy that you were with?" I asked, I hate to admit it, but I was jealous and thought that he was the one she moved on with.
"That was my brother, the spitting image of my dad," she said, shaking her head with a little smile which made me smile in return. I loved seeing her smile.
"I love seeing you smile," I said. She blushed. I reached out towards her and I moved her hair behind her ear.
"Just know that this doesn't mean that we are taking things further," she replied, looking at me with a serious look in her eyes.
"I will be a gentleman and wait for as long as it takes. There is no rush." I made sure to reassure her. Removing my hand from her, I took in a deep breath, "I don't want to leave you here alone for the rest of the evening. Do you mind if I stay over? I can sleep on this sofa," I said.
"I would like you to stay," she replied and I was happy with that answer. "Have you perhaps seen Cynthia after I left?" she asked.
"I called her for your home address, but then she called Daniel for it because she didn't know it. She texted me back that he didn't want to give it and he hates me," I shrugged.
She clasped her hands in her lap and she let out a breath as she looked down at her hands. "Is everything okay?" I asked because her whole demeanor changed.
"Something happened between Daniel and I when I got home," she said, licking her lips before looking at me, and now my brows are furrowed.
"What happened?" I asked, either my heart would break or I have to kill someone.
"He came over when I nearly took my own life in the pool-"
"You what?" I couldn't believe what she was saying.
"I didn't want to be here anymore because of issues and also a baby on top of it. I was heartbroken, Arden. He saved me and after a while he kissed me and I pulled away because I didn't feel anything for him." She said and looked at the ground, I don't know what to think, I'm angry that she wanted to take her own life and my heart is sinking because another guy kissed her.
"He said pretty ugly things after I pulled away and he said I was just an easy f^ck to you and I told him to leave. That was all," she said.
"I don't know how I'm supposed to react to this. There are two things that came up. First of all, you would've given up on life and I hope that it won't happen again or ever cross your mind," I said in a stern tone, finally looking at her. "And there is a f^cker that I need to put in his place and another person to put on her place," I said.
"I am here and alive. Despite what has happened, I am dealing with things better and I have you by my side. You can trust me when I say that I haven't thought of anything to end my life after that. I have my baby," she replied.
"Our baby," I corrected her. "I trust you and know that I am always here," I said. She nodded, "I will go to my room and get a few things, I will be here in a few seconds," I told her.
"So you are staying in this hotel?" she asked.
"Yes, in fact, my room is next door to yours," I smiled at her as I stood up. "See you in a few seconds," I said, and I walked out of her hotel to get a few things.
I got back to Lana's hotel room with a little bag with a few clothes to change into because I was still in my shirt and dress pants. I wanted to be comfortable. She walked out of the bathroom with a robe on.
"I'm back, do you mind if I change?" I asked.
"The bathroom is all yours," she gave me a polite smile as she walked into the room.
Once I go into the bathroom, I set my bag down. I needed a shower and thank goodness I only had one glass of whiskey. I started to undo the top buttons of my shirt and then my eyes landed on a little medication box on the vanity. I took it and read it.
It was termination pills and my heart felt like it wanted to expand out of my chest. I opened it up and I took it out. One pill was missing. My heart was pounding fast and I was hurt and angry. Did she take this? When the f^ck did she take this? My blood was boiling. First I lost a baby and now she is getting rid of ours. I closed my eyes, trying to calm my anger.
I walked towards the bathroom door with the termination pills. I need a f^cking answer because I don't need this now either. If she lied to me, then I have a f^cking reason to never date either.
I walked out of the bathroom and she was drying her hair with the towel.
"What the hell is this?"