Chapter Seven

Astrid couldn’t make it for dinner later that night. Her monthly period would soon visit, so she had early cramps to show for it. Thelma had made herbal tea to help ease the pain.

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Darius ate downstairs, worried. Astrid had not told him why she was in so much pain. He just knew her stomach ached, and that she could barely eat. He was considering going to bed early when his phone rang.

“What do you want?” He spoke into the phone immediately he picked it up.

“You know what I want.” A young woman's voice spoke slowly and seductively to him.

“I really don't have time for this right now, Selene.” He sighed tiredly.

“Why didn't you tell me you had a woman in your life that you were serious about? What’s so special about this particular woman?” Her voice held anger, this time.

“Is that what this is about?” He asked.

“Of course, it is! You have no idea how ridiculous I feel right now. If you had marriage in mind all along, why