I Swear, Let Me Love You Again

NATHANIEL’S POV.

I stood on my balcony sipping wine trying to hide my anxiety and anticipation to get that one call informing me of Jenny’s arrest. She had contributed in making Lydia’s life hell and the text message she had sent was enough confirmation for me to see her true colors. However, I was baffled and I kept recounting the events of today, they were quite life changing. But I was quite excited that Lydia had forgiven me, I already began to make plans on everything I would do to make her see that I was different now and willing to do anything in my power to make sure I have her.

But a question that lay on my mind was, who sent that video and why was it sent to me alone?

It was now 7pm, about an hour after Lydia and I had left the station. After gazing at the sun set, I went back in search of what I could do to distract myself and what better thing to do than work. I picked up the blueprint I had been inspecting earlier but soon, the doorbell rang. I made a promise to myself that I wouldn’t design and have my mansion built until I was about to get married. My first marriage to Lydia wasn’t real but lately I found myself picturing our mansion, kids and life together.

But I needed to calm down or my dream won’t just come to light, right?

I strolled towards the door in my simple attire and opened the doors revealing Liam and Jacob. Jacob was grinning holding up a pack of beer and Liam looked lost.

“What’s up guys?” We shook hands and I led them in, staring at Liam with curiosity. So Kelvin was truly on a date with my little sister… I have truly been hit with unbelievable facts today.

“You look great. You’re back with Lydia? You got the love of your life back?” Jacob teased and I stared at him amused but with side eyes. Did he and Liam exchange personalities?

“What’s going with you, Jacob? And Why is Liam like this?” They took a seat in the living room while I placed the drinks in the refrigerator.

“I have been waiting to spill it to you all day because I’m geeked.” Jacob spoke with excitement, being giddy. With amusement, I took a glance at Liam who was staring straight ahead with a solemn look that I had never seen in all the years we had been friends.

But I could utter a word, Jacob spilled what seemed to have been bothering Liam, “His parents have finalized it, he will be getting married next month.”

My eyes went wide as I handed them cold drinks I had in my refrigerator, Liam hastily collected his, opened it and took a gulp in less than thirty seconds.

“That’s crazy, who is it and what exactly happened?” I questioned and Liam turned towards me after rolling his eyes.

“You would have known what happened if you weren’t following Lydia everywhere like a lost puppy.” He spoke harshly and I knitted my eyebrow in confusion.

The living room was silent for a moment and I was about to speak before Liam beat me to it.

“My bad, I’m just stressed out. I do not want to have anything to do with marriage. I like my life and I’m happy like this.” He downed his drink in frustration.

“Isn’t it Riley or….” I asked because I knew how much his family loved her and it would be crazy if they picked out someone they knew for him after his years of back and forth with Riley.

“It is Riley but things have been off between us lately.” Jacob and I scoffed and rolled our eyes at that, making Liam chuckle weakly.

“You guys are literally made for each other, there’s nothing to worry about. And I’m pretty sure Riley will let you be as free as a bird plus she does make you happy right.” I tried to reason and like a big child that he was, he folded his arms across his chest and pouted.

“I guess…” He trailed off and by the look on Jacob’s face, I was certain he was tired of Liam.

“Then be with her, treat her right and make her happy. Because you’re going to regret it later, especially if she decides to leave.” I advised in reference to my own situation with Lydia.

They stared at me with a serious expression and Jacob gave me a shoulder pat to comfort me.

“What’s going with her though? I heard her brother’s up now, how is uncovering who cut the brakes going?” Jacob asked seriously and Liam nodded in agreement but turned his attention to the television in front of us grabbing the remote control.Content from NôvelDr(a)ma.Org.

“The craziest thing happened today….” I ran down the events of today and at the mention of Jenny being the one who did it, while Liam looked somewhat baffled, Jacob scoffed saying, “I knew it.”

“Melissa and I had always suspected that she was crazy because of how she had been behaving towards you but this confirms it.” Jacob spoke, his facial expression turning serious and he brought out his phone.

“I never even suspected anything, Kelvin and I were so certain y’all were meant to be. I need to offer Lydia an apology for all the bullshit I have said about her. She’s literally a Miller and I called her a gold digger.” He chuckled, shaking his head at himself.

“But do you have an idea of who could have sent the video?” Jacob questioned and I shook my head left and right.

“It’s most likely the person was testing to see if you would stand by Jenny or reveal the truth. Whoever it is, is crazy and smart. I wonder what he or she would have done if you didn’t report it to Police.” Liam said and Jacob and I thought for a while listening to his words.

“Where the hell is Kelvin? I thought he said he was bringing in the pizza.” Liam asked more to himself typing on his phone.

“Isn’t he on a date?” I knitted my eyebrow in confusion.

“Date? Of course not, we literally spoke about fifteen minutes ago and he said he was on his way over here.” Liam looked at me puzzled as he spoke and I scratched my eyebrow deep in thought.