I Swear, Let Me Love You Again

NATHAN’S POV.

“So you’re saying now that she’s healed?” I questioned that doctor and he nodded with a huge grin on his face.

We stood in front of Jennifer’s room as the doctor filled me in on her improvement. She was wearing a pink Her blonde hair was packed up in a messy bun and she seemed healthier than I have seen her in the last few years.

“Yes sir. She just needs to be catered for and probably a nurse to come check on her every few weeks.” I frowned at that, turning around to face him.

“A nurse to check on her improvements and blood count. Catered for in the sense that she needs to eat healthy and be monitored that she’s indeed eating well.” He explained seeing the look on my face and I nodded my head in understanding. I locked eyes with Jenny as she preferred to be addressed and she smiled from ear to ear.

“Nathan!” She squealed in excitement and ran to hug me. I gave her a tight-lipped smile and hugged her back.

“You’re feeling better?” I inquired, breaking the hug and staring at her closely.

“Yes, now I can go home with you.” She spoke with excitement and I knitted my eyebrow in confusion.

“Uhh.. you will be staying in my mother’s house. I will come see you when I can.” She frowned deeply at my words, looking like she was about to cry.

“Isn’t your wife in that house? Isn’t she going to maltreat me or poison me? She’s literally going to kill me in that house I swear.” She spoke with fear written on her face and I shut my eyes to refrain myself from getting angry.

“My mum already told me she informed you of Lydia divorcing me. You don’t have to pretend like you don’t know.” I snapped and she pursed her lips with her cheeks turning a hint of pint.

“Ummm…so I will stay with your mum while you stay in where? Your penthouse all by yourself?” I ignored her motioning for one of the guards to get her things.

“You bring girls to your penthouse don’t you? Now that you’re fully divorced from that woman.” She stated again.

“Let me just stay with you, at least you care enough to ensure I’m eating well. And trust that while I’m in your house. I will take care of you and protect you just like old times.” She continued while we slowly exited out of the room I had been coming to for years. I was beyond grateful that I would have no reason to be back here. This hospital brings me memories of the woman I had hurt and I didn’t want anything to bring me such memories of the last time I saw. Especially how hurt and sad she was that I didn’t believe her.

I glanced at Jenny who was talking to the doctor in hushed voices. Staring at her, it was weird how she was now agile and well after just a few days after she denied Lydia’s accusations.

Was Lydia indeed right? Was Jenny simply pretending but for what? What could she have gained from my wife…my ex wife continuously donating her blood?

I had no answer so just like the last time I shook off such thought and decided to trust Jenny. Afterall I knew her more than I ever or will ever know Lydia.

As he walked faster, Jenny and the doctor smiled at each other appreciating one another for helping them to achieve their goal.

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The car ride to my mother’s house was silent much to my liking. Jenny texted on her phone and I was on mine waiting for the documents I needed for the meeting I was headed to after dropping off Lydia.

I should have used the other car. I thought to myself.

Jenny looked up and hissed through her teeth seeing my mother’s house. She was probably expecting to stay at my penthouse but I couldn’t or wouldn’t allow anyone there. It was my safe space and I didn’t need any energy there.

“I thought we were headed to your place.” She folded her arms across her chest and I shrugged.

“All the instructions will be given to the maid and my mum in order for them to cater for well being efficiently. You also have a lot of people around you while I’m barely around.” I pointed out and she huffed putting on her dark shades.

She looked around the surroundings and kept her gaze on the fountain and beautiful garden. Lydia always ranted on how she loved the garden and how she grew a flower. I missed listening to her go on about her day though I failed to give her my full attention or would cut her off when she spoke. I winced thinking about how hurt and embarrassed she must have been.

“Your house is still beautiful as always. Remember when we used to play around the house?” She reminisced looking my way and I nodded.

Jenny and I were literally raised together and had a lot of childhood memories together as our parents were friends.

“Sir we’re here.” The driver announced hopping out of the car. He went to gather Jenny’s things while I got down to assist her out of the car.

“Thank you.” She thanked me with a smile, holding on to my hands even when I tried to let go.

“Ohh sorry.” She smiled awkwardly when she saw me not moving and just staring at our intertwined hands. We walked into the house with the maids greetings.

“Welcome Miss Jenny.” A maid greeting with a smile and Lomi, the maid whose name and face I doubt I would ever forget welcomed Jenny with a slight attitude. I could understand some reasons why and almost laughed at the thought that my ex wife would care so much that she sent Lomi to poison Jenny.

“My Jenny.” My mum stretched out her hand widely to hug Jenny and my sister, Rachel, ran into the room getting excited as she saw Jenny.

“OMG… I’m so glad you are back and healthy. Though Lydia’s slimy ass did not care about your healing, you found a way to bounce back. I’m so happy for you.” Rachel gave her a big hug and I stared at her in irritation.

She always found a way to throw shades at Lydia and I couldn’t possibly imagine how more horrible it might have been for her while she was here.

I turned around to take my leave but obviously I had to be stopped.

“You couldn’t even acknowledge your mother’s presence? ” My mother began and I discreetly rolled my eyes.

“How about you stay for lunch? We prepared plenty to celebrate Jenny’s return.” She added and I looked at the time on my Rolex.

“I can’t, I have to be back at work.” I gave no room for protest and she looked at me with an annoyed stare. Jenny pouted but I was unmoved, work comes first.

“Take care of yourself.” I tried to walk away but Jenny said…”You won’t even give me a hug?”

I gave her a quick hug but she decided to hold on longer sniffing my cologne. Trying my best not to embarrass her in front of everyone, I let her be then whisper in her ear.

“I have to go.” She quickly nodded and moved backwards.

“Take care of yourself.” Her voice followed me out and I was about to shut the door behind me.

I heard Rachel say to Jenny, “He had never even smiled at his ex wife let alone even go to hug her or look at with affectionate eyes. You’re literally the only woman in his heart.”

They giggled at her words including my mother. My chest tightened at that.

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I arrived at the business lunch which gathered a few influential people in the industry and in the whole country at large. While some greeted and tried to pitch in an idea for a business deal or merging, my eyes remained on the fellow who I was trying to hand a deal to.

He was always occupied and talking to someone. Famished, I grabbed a slice of red velvet cake. While doing that, I could help but listen to the conversation of a few women who weren’t aware of my presence.Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

“Rumors have it that his wife left because he was a workaholic.” One said and the others scoffed.

“He was cheating with his ex-girlfriend, that’s the real story.” They all hummed.

“But I heard his sister is getting married to the Wilst family due to bankruptcy.” I almost burst out laughing at the idea of us getting bankrupt.

I grabbed a cup of coffee and by the time I tried to approach the man whose name I had no knowledge of, but I knew he had a huge business. He was gone and I kissed my teeth calling the attention of the gossips.

I need to get his name and information on his company and family in order to get this merger.