Dana
Two months have passed since Demian and I divorced. My belly was growing naturally, and the thought of someone finding out terrified me. The idea of Demian finding out through Jeremy terrified me.
Jeremy and I had grown closer, but I still didn't feel completely trusting of him. Jeremy swore he was no longer friends with Demian, but I couldn't believe him. The person I trusted the most was Demian, and he betrayed me with my stepsister. Why would I believe Jeremy?
Yet, he was so kind to me. Since I was hired at the cafe thanks to him Jeremy hadn't left the city. I knew he had too much work in the city where he currently resided, but Jeremy refused to leave because he wanted to be near me.
There was a knock on my apartment door. It was Jeremy.
I smiled at him.
"And those roses?" I asked, seeing him with a bouquet.
"They're for you," he offered them. "I know you like roses. I saw them on my way and felt like buying them for you. Plus, they'll serve for what I have to tell you."
Jeremy seemed to have something important to say. I thanked him for the roses and his attention. He brightened my day a little.
"I thought you had to leave on a trip today."
"Yes, but my flight got delayed, and I wanted to come see you. I can't stop thinking about what I have to tell you, Dana. I was planning on telling you in a few days when I return to Kansas, but the urge to confess is killing me."
I looked at the roses in my hands and then fixed my gaze on Jeremy. I think I knew what he was going to say.
"I'm in love with you, Dana. I'd be lying if I told you I've been in love with you since I saw you here. I fell in love with you when I met you, but you were with Demian, and our love was impossible. I never thought I had a chance with you, but you divorced Demian, and I... Maybe it's stupid to say it, and I don't know if you're interested in me, Dana. But I love you. I love you as I've never loved anyone."
His words left me speechless. I never thought Jeremy had been in love with me for so long.
"I know you're hurting because of your feelings for him, but I can mend your heart, Dana. I would never betray you like he did. My love for you is real and sincere," Jeremy stepped closer to me. We were inches away from each other.
I didn't want to move away. I didn't have the desire to. I didn't love Jeremy. I liked him because he was attractive and caring, but I could never love him. However, why couldn't I give him a chance? Jeremy had what I wanted in a man. If Demian was happy with Rachel, I could be happy with Jeremy. After all, I had suffered; I deserved to be happy.
"Jeremy... I..."
"I know you don't love me, but I believe you might someday," he hurried to say. He took the bouquet of roses from my hands and left them on the couch. He took my hands and pressed them with love. "Let me be the man you always dreamed of."
My heart beat rapidly. I don't know if I did it because I wanted to give myself a real chance to start over or if I did it out of revenge. But I did it anyway. Before I knew it, I told Jeremy yes. In the blink of an eye, Jeremy had his soft lips on mine.
I allowed myself to enjoy his kisses, but I realized I was seeking Demian's lips in his. But as the kiss continued, resentment, anger, and painful memories rushed to my mind. I reminded myself that I had the chance to live happily with a man like Jeremy, and I wasn't going to waste it.
I remembered my children.
Jeremy could tell Demian the truth if he found out.
I abruptly pulled away from Jeremy, and he looked surprised.
"I'm sorry. Did I do something wrong?"
"No, but it's just that... I'm sorry, Jeremy, but we can't be together. I even think we shouldn't be friends."
"What are you talking about?" he raised his eyebrows.
"There are things you don't know," I took his hand and led him to the door.
Jeremy stopped abruptly and looked at me.
"If you're referring to your pregnancy, I've already figured it out, Dana."
Did I hear correctly? Did he discover my pregnancy?
"I don't know what you're talking about," I pretended.
"A month ago, when we were at the cafe, I saw a message from your obstetrician on your phone when you went to the bathroom. I didn't do it intentionally. If you fear that I'll tell Demian, I won't, Dana. Demian doesn't interest me. He's not a good person. The only person who interests me here is you," he approached me.
He took my hands again and kissed me, but I pulled away.
"I don't understand. Why do you care so much?"
"Because I love you, Dana. I've always loved you. When I told you that Demian and I haven't talked in a long time because of the distance, it wasn't true. Demian and I haven't been friends for a long time. He found out about my feelings for you, and we broke our friendship. It's another reason for you to trust me, Dana. I want to make you happy. You and your children," he touched my belly.
Being happy was a goal for me. I wanted to feel fulfilled again.
Jeremy seemed sincere with me, but he wasn't Demian. However, I accepted his proposal. Like I said, I deserved to have someone who loved me.
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, b
DanaI knew Demian wouldn't stop asking about our kids. I tried to steer the conversation away, but I know he was very clear about why he came to see me. I have no idea how he found out, but he did and that was a big problem.I panicked, but I tried to calm down so he wouldn't notice my desperation.Seeing those eyes brought back a thousand memories from the past. Seeing him shocked me. I had never gone so long without seeing Demian, but after the divorce, everything changed. It was inevitable to think about how much I loved him. But I couldn't dwell on his beauty and memories. The past no longer existed.There was a knock on the door. I felt a pinch of relief because it was my way of getting rid of Demian. However, my werewolf senses detected the scent of a perfume I knew well: Jeremy's perfume.I didn't know what to do. Should I open the door? If I did, Demian would realize that his ex-best friend was here. I didn't owe him anything, but I knew it could create a conflict between the
DemianAfter knowing the truth, I knew I couldn't stand idly by. I had to find Dana and confront her for what she did. I was so furious and desperate to see her and tell her so many things. The anger consumed me.I thought about Rachel. She wouldn't like the idea of me being the father of Dana's children, but it was reality. Rachel deserved to know the truth at some point and support me on this journey, as it wasn't easy. However, the idea of being a father wasn't repulsive to me, but rather how recklessly Dana acted.What kind of person hides their children? Dana had no right!I had to lie to Rachel, telling her I had a work trip tomorrow. She didn't suspect anything but insisted on coming with me. I tried to convince her not to, but I couldn't. Rachel and I traveled to Kansas. She couldn't know what I would do.When we landed in the city, I felt nervous. I had the address of the café where Dana worked. Seeing her after all this time made my heart race. I missed her so much, but I fe
Dana I was nervous. Demian uncovered the whole truth. I don't even know how he did it, but I was afraid. What if he took them away from me? Demian was capable of anything. He didn't care about getting his way. Resentment could be seen in his eyes. I wondered if Rachel knew Demian was here because she was specific in telling me it was in my best interest to never speak to Demian again. I broke the pact I made with her, but it was Demian who forced me to do it. I wasn't expecting his visit. The guys went outside to talk. Jeremy didn't allow me to go with them because he wanted to be the one to resolve the issue. However, Demian behaved aggressively, and I feared they might start a fight in the street. My werewolf senses weren't working as they used to. Since I found out about my pregnancy, I've noticed a decline in my senses. I no longer perceived scents and sounds as before. But I managed to hear the conversation between Demian and Jeremy because they both used a loud tone of voic
DanaI watched in terror as Rachel approached me. Her steps were firm and determined.I knew she wouldn't hurt me in front of the police, but I could swear her words would be as poisonous as her intentions to keep me away from Demian. I didn't want to wait for her to reach me, so I moved my legs to walk away. But Rachel grabbed my arm and forced me to turn around."Long time no see, Dana!" she smiled falsely."Let me go, Rachel.""I'm not going to. We need to talk. We have unfinished business to settle because I believe there are promises you haven't kept.""I haven't done anything wrong," I excused myself. "I don't know what you're thinking, but I have nothing to do with Demian. I kept my promise and never sought him out nor did I intend to plead with him. I didn't even try to convince him again that you're a harpy."Rachel squeezed my arm and gritted her teeth."Don't you dare talk to me like that, do you understand?" she said through clenched teeth."I have to go, Rachel. Let me go
Dana Jeremy took my hand. We walked alongside Demian and Rachel. Demian pronounced my name authoritatively, stopping my stride. I turned around to look at him. "What do you want?" I asked. "Don't think it will end like this. I'll come to see you soon. We have unfinished business to deal with," Jeremy said. I looked at him one last time and saw Rachel. I knew her eyes wanted to instill fear in me, and they succeeded. Rachel didn't like that Demian wanted to see me again. I didn't want to add a response, so Jeremy and I went home. We took a taxi. It hurt to leave Demian there. It hurt to leave as if he were a stranger. Demian wasn't a stranger to my heart. My soul bled for not being able to be with him anymore. It had been a while since we parted, and I still didn't feel any improvement in my feelings. I suppose Demian would be a love I could never forget. And there was no one, not even Jeremy, who could take his place and make me feel what Demian did. Jeremy and I arrived home.
DemianI never thought I would come to blows with Jeremy. I didn't even when I found out he had fallen in love with Dana in the past. But seeing them together triggered all my aggressive impulses and my selfish side. I wasn't jealous of them, as I wasn't interested in being with Dana after what she did to me, but I was angry and didn't want to see them together.I knew Jeremy, and I were no longer friends, but this felt like betrayal. He was making a serious mistake and would regret it in the future. I hoped Dana and he wouldn't last in their relationship. I wanted it to end already.The police took us to the police station. I couldn't shake from my mind how Dana looked at Jeremy and told him she would get them out of the station soon. I saw concern in Dana's eyes.What did she feel for him? Was she in love with Jeremy? Did she love him? How did they fall in love?I couldn't stop thinking about Rachel either, as the police allowed me to make a call, and the only person who was there w
DanaI couldn't believe it. Waking up and realizing I was in a hospital room made me feel sad. I was aware that my health wasn't as it used to be, but I didn't think I would faint again. I swore I would take care of my children and myself, but I don't remember losing consciousness.The doctor entered my room with the results, but there wasn't much information. They didn't have an exact answer to my problems. But he told me something I already knew: a risky pregnancy. As the doctor spoke, I cried. I felt very tired and disconsolate.I wanted a hug from Demian. I mean... from Jeremy. Yes, from Jeremy.Why wasn't he by my side?The doctor left me alone. The room door opened minutes later, but it wasn't Jeremy. It was Demian. I asked him to leave and told him I didn't want him there, but he ignored me.I admit it: when Demian touched my hands. I felt an electric shock running through my entire body. For a second, I felt alive again, but I snapped out of my illusion and remembered everythi