10: "I came to talk to you"

Dana

Jeremy left for the airport hours later. My work schedule started soon, so I got ready to go down to the cafe.

I was lucky that Jeremy got me an apartment above my workplace. It was comfortable, and I didn't have to worry about commuting in the city.

Now I understand that Jeremy helped me so much because of the love he felt for me. I always felt strange about the attention he had for me, but today I learned the reason. He was in love with me. I never realized it. Demian never told me. I didn't even notice that they stopped being friends because of it.

The most surprising thing of all is that Jeremy discovered my pregnancy and didn't say anything about it. He respected my silence and didn't pressure me to tell the truth. My shoulders had one less burden to carry. I felt relieved to talk to Jeremy about my children because it was tough to hide my belly from him. Eventually, he would find out, and he did.

Jeremy asked me to be his girlfriend. I told him I would think about it, but I felt tempted to take the opportunity to be with someone who loved me. I wanted to be happy with someone who provided me with support and comfort, and that person was Jeremy. Demian didn't have to find out about this. Besides, if he did, he couldn't claim anything from us.

I went down to work, thinking about everything that had happened. I felt a slight dizziness during the first half-hour of work. But I didn't continue with my tasks.

I was in the kitchen when my coworker told me someone was looking for me.

"Dana, someone's looking for you."

I furrowed my brows and turned around.

"What?"

"Yes, a young man."

"What's his name?"

"I don't know, I didn't ask. He seems to be in his twenties. He's dressed in a suit. He seems to have money. He's tall and very handsome."

From the description, I knew who it was. I couldn't believe it. Why the hell was Demian in Kansas looking for me?

My heart pounded hard. I turned pale. I didn't know what to do.

I didn't want to talk to him. What if he found out I was pregnant? Maybe Rachel told him. But that didn't make sense. It wouldn't benefit her for Demian to know about my children.

"Tell him I'm not here. Got it?"

"But I already told him you're here."

I hurriedly dried my hands.

"Then tell him I'm not here," I replied. "I don't want to see him. Cover for me, please."

I opened the door to the stairs of my new home. I locked myself in there, terrified. Knowing he was so close to me generated a thousand emotions. I still hadn't forgotten the love I felt for him, for it was unbreakable. But I was afraid. Demian wasn't the man I knew anymore.

I peeked through the window to see if Demian was leaving. I saw him crossing the street and getting into his car. I could hardly see his face, but my stomach filled with butterflies. My soul ached. Loving him hurt.

Demian left, and I breathed a sigh of relief.

I started to feel dizzy. Anxiety and uncertainty took over me, but I went down to work for the remaining hours. In the evening, I ordered food because I didn't have the energy to cook.

There was a knock on the door.

When I opened it, my heart stopped. 

He was standing in front of me. It was Demian.

"I found you, Dana."

His eyes pierced mine intensely. With the same intensity as he always looked at me. For a second, I thought I saw love in his eyes. But it was a foolish desire of my heart.

My hands trembled. I knew his presence wasn't good for me.

Was he coming to tell me he regretted his decisions? Did he want to get back together with me?

I would never go back to him. Not after the harm he caused me. Demian was an idiot.

"Demian... What are you doing here?" I asked, terrified.

"Is it true that you're pregnant?" he blurted out.

He knew.

My heart kept beating against my chest. I thought it would burst out at any moment.

My hands trembled. I almost lost my balance. I swallowed hard.

If he knew the truth, what would happen to me? What about my children?

Demian had no idea what kind of woman he was going to marry. I couldn't allow him to be in my children's lives because they were at risk. I didn't even know what would happen to me because doctors said my health wasn't good.

Since I arrived in the city, I dedicated myself to finding an apartment to live in. With the money Demian gave me, I knew I couldn't afford to buy an expensive apartment. I've always been accustomed to living in beautiful and luxurious houses, but since I separated, everything has been different. When I found a job, I was lucky that they rented the apartment above the cafe.

I thought this place would be perfect for hiding. I thought Demian would never look for me. I thought he didn't think of me anymore. But here he was: in front of me, judging me with his gaze, and causing my whole world to turn upside down again. Demian could stabilize my life with his presence.

I didn't know how to answer his question. I wasn't even sure how he found out about my pregnancy.

"What are you talking about? Demian, I'm busy, so it's best if you leave. Thanks."

I tried to close the door in his face, but he used his hand to stop my action. I exerted force, but Demian was stronger than me. Besides, I didn't have the same strength as before. Something was wrong with me. My powers were weakening.

"Don't close the door on me, Dana. I want to talk to you," he pleaded.

"I'm not interested in talking to you about anything. I want you to leave. You're not welcome here."

But he won, and he entered my apartment.

"What are you doing? Get out of here! It's my house!"

"I came to talk to you," he repeated.

"We have nothing to talk about. I don't want you near me. You were clear when you told me you didn't want to know anything about me."