Revenge After Divorce Novel by Black Rose

LUPITA

The good Olivia appeared again today, making me feel guilty for what I had done. For what I made Nick do. I acted and made a decision while I was angry and now, I was regretting it. But I didn’t regret that Xander was dead. That man deserved to die, but maybe Nick wasn’t supposed to be the one to do it.

I saw how he looked when he came out of the warehouse, I didn’t think I would ever be able to get that look out of my head for a very long time. But what disturbed me the most was the fact that he looked like nothing happened when he came into the car.

Or was it all an act in front of me, to seem strong for me as if nothing happened. As if what he did because of me didn’t bother him, to protect me from feeling guilty for making him do it. Or maybe I just wanted to see the good in Nick and prove to Olivia that he was not as bad as she thought he was.

I didn’t know what to think anymore. A knock came to my door, and I thought it was Olivia corning to check on me. I invited the person in, and Nick walked in. I quickly sat up on the bed confused as to what he was doing there.

He had been through a lot that day and he wasn’t invited to the house. Olivia was going to freak out when she found him there. “Don’t look so worried now, Marcus told me I can come and go as I please.” I sighed letting out a breath I didn’t know I was holding.

“That’s a relief, but why are you here, is everything alright?” He didn’t respond, he came toward the bed and took a seat. He looked at me for a moment without saying anything. I felt naked and exposed with him looking at me that way.

“Are you alright? I know what happened back there couldn’t have been easy on you. I know you saw me and my appearance might have even scared you. so, I came to check how you are doing.” My heart warmed.

He cared for me just as I wanted. I might have gone about it the wrong way to get him to pay attention to me, see me the way he saw Olivia. But it still felt good hearing him ask about me. “I am fine, I have a lot on my mind, I admit, but I will be fine. I am going to therapy soon.”

He looked worried when I mentioned therapy. I offered him a smile. “Don’t be worried, I have been through a lot just like everyone here, I didn’t take time to grieve my grandmother’s passing properly and I think I still have some anger because of that. I want to get that resolved before it gets worse.”

He took me into his arms and held me tight. “I will take you to therapy, just tell me when and I will be here to pick you up.” He rubbed my back humming a little, but I couldn’t make out what song he was humming.

“You are such a strong woman Lupita, and I admire your strength. Maybe would have broken down if they had seen what you have seen and gone through what you have been through. I want you to know that you are not alone. I am always here for you, whenever you need me.”

Tension left me and all those doubts and negative thoughts I had vanished. He made me feel as if I were the only woman in the world for him. “Thank you, Nick. I appreciate everything you have done for me. I am also, sorry for making you do…that. I…”

He cut me short. “Shhh, not need to thank me, I am tired of people thinking they can hurt this family and there be no consequences. All of us have been hurt, mostly you and Olivia. You both didn’t deserve that, and we should have done a better job protecting you both. I am sorry we failed.”

I pulled out shaking my head. “No, you did nothing wrong. We are fine and alive. That is all thanks to what you all have done. Don’t blame yourself for things you had no control over, you have done all you could.” noveldrama

He offered me that magnificent smile of his, damn, he was handsome. “Want me to stay until you fall asleep?” He

asked with his eyebrow raised. I nodded, I wanted him to stay, I was enjoying the attention he was giving me.

He got to bed and laid next to me. “Want me to put on a movie or do you want me to sing for you until you fall asleep?” I laughed, could he even sing?

“Don’t laugh, I can sing, ask Samuel, he knows.” I laughed even harder; I had never heard him sing. Not once.” Okay, whatever you say.” He scoffed. “Huh, I will show you then, just listen.” He started and he sounded horrible.

He was singing a children’s song for starters, twinkle, twinkle. I couldn’t stop laughing. He laughed as well kissing the side of my head. It was the first time he did that My chest warmed and my heart skipped a beat.

“Fine, maybe I can’t sing. But I am here, I will talk to you until you fall asleep.” I didn’t want to sleep anymore; I wanted to talk to him for hours. Laugh like we were doing. Another knock came to my door, and I got annoyed.

Nick invited the person in, Olivia walked in with drinks and snacks. “Sorry, I am just here to drop this off.” she placed everything on my dressing table. “Is there anything else you need?”

“No, thank you, Olivia.” Nick responded pulling me closer to him as if he wanted to show Olivia that we were together. That warmed my heart. He was claiming me, and liked it. Olivia didn’t stay, she quickly left.

Nick kissed my forehead again. “Lay on my chest and listen to my heart beating, it will get to sleep faster.” I was more than happy to do so.