I Swear, Let Me Love You Again

LYDIA’S POV:

NEXT DAY:

It was just 8 a. m on a Sunday when I had hopped into my car and headed straight to Lorena’s house. She had not been picking my calls nor replying to my text messages, not only was I curious if the rumors about her tying the knot with Darren secretly but I was also enraged because I knew it seemed like something she would do.

She looked extremely radiant in the new pictures that had been posted up on blogs, which made me extremely suspicious. I was worried about her, she would be receiving so much insult from her family.

I was about a few minutes there when I stopped by at Café. I woke too early after a roller coaster of events last night from a beautiful solo date to meeting Jeremiah there, to seeing Nathaniel and Rachel and ending with Lorena’s news. I mean I slept well but I need more sleep, plus I have work to do and events to prepare for me.

A part of me is so excited for the book signing coming up and I’m also extremely proud of myself at the amount of books sold out and how much I have grown mentally.  I loved it and I loved myself so much.

“Welcome to Giddy’s Cafe, what can I help you with?” The attendant smiled from ear to ear asking and I was thrown off her chippy attitude.

“Can I get a latte with vanilla syrup please? Oh and a cappuccino.” I requested remembering I should likely get Lorena something as well.

“Coming right up.” As she prepared the order, I looked around the Cafe and there were just about three people in the store, drinking coffee and their eyes were glued to their screen.ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

I couldn’t even be shocked by the number because it was Sunday, people were in their house sleeping or something.

The doorbell indicated someone had walked in and to my surprise it was no one other than Mia. She looked a mess, her hair looked like a bird’s nest, her face was bare, most likely the first time I had seen it that way and she looked like she was just waking up. She was wearing a big long shirt and large pants, she walked in looking like she was sleeping walking.

“Here you go Miss Miller.” I reverted my attention back to the attendant and handed her my card for payment.

“You must be wondering how I know your name but I am a big fan of yours. Your life is like a movie and on some days I wonder what it’s like to be you…you’re almost cinderella. Like…I’m just a big fan and I love you so so much.” She rambled, speaking earnestly and I looked at eyes slightly open wide.

“I’m sorry…I might have done too much, I think I did, do you think I did? I’m so sorry.” I let out a breath, chuckling softly and she stopped talking.

“It’s fine. It’s so lovely to meet you…. Lucy.” I stared at her name tag and she grinned from ear to ear.

“It’s lovely to meet you too in person.” She answered and we were interrupted by someone clearing their throat.

“Can some work be done here? Ughh.” I turned around to meet Mia who groaned still looking homeless.

“What in the world are you doing here?” She tried to fix her hair and I just rolled my eyes amused.

“You look so cute!” I tried mimicking her high pitched voice and she looked at me with scorn.

“I would love to stay and chat but I wouldn’t try. So have a lovely day.” I walked away and she kissed her teeth watching me walk away.

“I heard you and Nathaniel King have been seeing each other.” She called out and I stopped in my tracks without looking back.

“Going back to an ex who never loved you is lovely. It shows how high your self esteem is, don’t you think?” She spoke cheerfully. I scoffed walking away, she had no idea of anything and her words meant nothing to me.

I wasn’t going back to Nathaniel, he was the one after me. I was about to think about her last sentence but I  shook my head throwing it off.

Who is she to talk to me about self esteem?

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I shot Ariana a text just checking up on her and Andrew. I was going to see them later this evening or early tomorrow morning. I didn’t want to be there often as Andrew didn’t like it one a bit,

“It is already enough that I am semi paralyzed. I don’t need anyone surrounding me like I’m sick or dead.”

He said exactly with the company of everyone there that day. He was so angry that day, he sent crazy Macy out harshly but it was hilarious.

I parked in front of Lorena’s house and tried calling but I knew she was around seeing her car and other luxurious cars parked around.

Could it be her relatives and Darren’s as well?

I would hate to be stuck awkwardly in the midst.

I alighted out of my car and strolled to the entrance fixing up my purple joggers which made my crop top hoodie as well. I had on new airforce ones which were so cute.

“DING DONG.” I clicked on the bell and a second later, Lorena opened the door with a deep frown on her face but it turned into a smile seeing me.

“O My…. I’m so happy to see. Like I have never been this happy to see you.” She pulled me for an embrace, making me laugh.

“What’s going on?” I questioned pulling us apart and she looked at me with guilt.

“The rumors are true. Darren and I tied the knot and our families are furious. I know you’re too but….” She was interrupted by the angry voices coming from inside.

“Come on in please.” She pleaded and I sighed deeply, stepping into the house and taking off my shoes.

She truly got married to Darren secretly? Without telling me?

As we walked further in, the smell of expensive cologne mixed with vanilla scents filled the air, the tension was thick as the two families, Lorena’s parents, Macy and Darren’s parents along with who I assumed were his uncle and aunt were present. Assistants and publicists weren’t too far from there and I regretted my decision to come here.