Chapter 66 Newspapers
Arden's POV
I was relieved when Lana told me that she hadn't taken those pills. I didn't want to be lied to and be taken for a fool. I still have to fight for Charl so that he can be with me permanently. I want to move here and get a job in teaching. Being here is where my heart wants to be.
As I lay on the sofa, staring at the white ceiling, all of these things were running through my mind. Most of all, I want to hold Lana. I understand that she needs time and I will give her all the time that she needs, though it can be a bit difficult to be patient. My phone vibrates and I take my phone from the coffee table.
Ugh, my dad. I answered the phone, "Dad," I said. I felt annoyed.
"I wanted to know how things are going?" he asked.
"It's going great," I lied.
"So the deal has progress?" he asked.
"I cannot say anything yet about it," I replied.
"Why? What is taking Sternpoint a long time to decide. You had the meeting two days ago. There was supposed to be an answer," he said with irritation.
"Dad, I have it under control. Lana wasn't feeling well, she was in the hospital. That is the hold up," I said, getting even more annoyed. I ran a hand through my hair.
"Well, isn't there anyone else in charge? Or are things still on hold with everything?" he asked.
"Dad, let me worry about things."
"If you are slacking with work and with this deal, then you are failing me. I hope that you are not there just to see Lana or whatever her name is. Do not let her distract you from the deal. Or I can go over there and I will see to it myself." he warned.
"Dad, do whatever it is that you need to but she has been booked off for a week."
"I should've been the one to do this, not you, because you seem to forget how we do business. You wouldn't want me to be involved in anything now, do you? Your precious young woman...how would you feel if I did something about that?" he asked.
I knew what his intentions would be. "You will never lay a finger on her," I warned him with a stern tone and he chuckled.
"Then you know what you have to do," he replied.
"I am working on it like I said."
"I will see you soon," he replied and hung up.
That is one part that I hate about my dad. He loves the f^cking to get whatever he wants and it is the reason why my mother had left. All I ever wanted was a happy family. Everyone has their own issues and so does every family.
I placed my phone back onto the coffee table and I tried to sleep but my mind was still working over time.
Lana's POV
My heart is racing as I stared at the newspaper in my hand this bright sunny morning. I was on the front page of the newspaper. I killed my dad. Everyone knows. Placing my hand on my chest, just taking in a deep breath. After exhaling and opening my eyes, I placed the newspaper down on the little table beside the door. Arden was in the shower but my mind was clouded by this.
I cannot go out in public right now because of this. Perhaps there is someone that could put a message out there for me...to make this go away. I felt dizzy and I held onto the table, closing my eyes, just breathing.
"Are you okay?" Arden asked me, standing behind me with his hands on my shoulders. "Lana?" he was concerned. "Come on, let's sit down," he said as I opened my eyes and he walked with me towards the sofa and we sat down. "Did you eat anything yet?" his blue eyes searching mine.
"No," I said.
"You need to eat and don't look at the papers," he replied. Concern was written all over his face.
"I will be okay," I replied.
"You weren't okay a few seconds ago. You need to eat... you are carrying a baby," he said.
"Fine, I will eat." I let out a breath as he got up from the sofa. He had already ordered room service, which was in the lounge. "I cannot eat from those," I said.
He paused and he looked at me, his brows furrowed. "You need to eat," he pleaded.
"I cannot eat those that are there. It won't stay down. I can only keep fruit down, which is what I eat." realization took over him.
"Oh, morning sickness?"
"Yes, its bad," I gave a little smile despite the way that I feel.
"I'm sorry, um...I'm sorry that you are going through it," he said more cautiously.
"It's not your fault," I replied.
"At least I'm here and I won't go anywhere," he said.
"Well..." I said awkwardly, "I am not ready for a relationship yet and I don't want to be living in a hotel for the rest of my life. I do not want my baby to-"
"Our baby," he corrected me.
"Our baby to grow up here," I said.
"Then we will figure things out together. But first...you need to eat," he said, and he went into the little kitchen to get my fruit that was in the refrigerator.
I have to get used to having Arden around again. Last night, I simply wanted to be held but I stood my ground to not let myself give in. I want some time and to be ready to date again. I want Arden to keep his word and to trust him. The time that somebody would hold information back for a while and then you find out? That right there is where my trust issues are with him. So can I trust him not to withhold anything back if I give him a second chance?