I Swear, Let Me Love You Again

LYDIA’S POV: I sucked my teeth sharply trying to keep myself calm from feeling anger at this moment. “Anything you need ma’am?” The waiter questioned as I continued eating while checking my time to ensure I don’t get late for my next meeting. “I would like a Bellini.” I had tried the drink and it was lovely. Unbeknownst to Lydia, as Mrs Belligram stormed out of the restaurant feeling humiliated and embarrassed at her question, she debated whether to call her husband to pick her up or just call an UBER as they just had one car right before they got back on their feet. Mrs King was seated in the back seat of her fully tinted car staring at Mrs Belligram, she was just inside a few minutes ago and overheard the conversation between Lydia and Emma. She concluded that Mrs Belligram will be helpful in ensuring Lydia’s name is tarnished, and Lydia’s relationship with Nathaniel never progresses.

*********** At LENOX MALL: Mr John, myself and Nathaniel strolled around the mall, ideas flowing in my head and I kept writing it down on my tablet. There were so many ways we could make this mall the most attractive and lively place in the whole city. We could incorporate an amusement park, add another layer and create a rooftop restaurant in the same mall, and the budget for all this was reasonable. At least based on just an estimation. “Your ideas are the same as mine. We will have a meeting with your father and decide. But what do you think, Mr King?” Mr John asked and I reverted my attention to Nathaniel who had been rather quiet but he looked handsome as he hadn’t slicked back his hair today, just the sides and his black curly hair was combed to the right side. He looked handsome but he kept his face emotionless and I hated that. It brought back painful memories so I kept as much distance as I could and failed to speak to him. “We can definitely work with them. Plus the location and size of the mall are all taken into consideration. So I will send an email to you to show a sketch.” He spoke to Mr John and he nodded. “Great! I have another meeting in about ten minutes. So I will get going.” Mr John announced already packing his things. “Alright, I will get going as well.” I spoke up and he simply bid us goodbye, shaking hands with Nathaniel and I before exiting out of one of the old stores we were in. “I will be leaving as well.” I announced packing my bag and Nathaniel just kept his gaze on me, his eyes piercing into my soul. I turned around to leave nonetheless as I was getting uncomfortable seeing the both of us were alone here. “Who were you with the other night?” His voice suddenly boomed, making me stop in my tracks. “Excuse me?” I turned around furrowing my eyebrow incase I hadn’t heard correct. “I said, who were you with?” He asked, placing his hands in his pocket and taking each step at a time walking towards me. “None of your business, Mr King.” I spoke professionally while taking steps backwards as well. “Hmmm…Mr King.. I like the way it rolled off your tongue. ” He smiled slyly and I rolled my eyes unintentionally, still taking steps backwards. His eyes were unreadable but his words along with his deep masculine voice and cool aura, made me shiver thereby giving me goosebumps. I was feeling so nervous under his gaze, all I wanted to do was run but I couldn’t. So I masked up my nervous expression with nonchalant and dug a deep grave in the back of my mind for overthinking. I winced as my back hit the wall, and he arrived right in front of me then placed his hand on the wall right above my head. I kept my gaze on him and knitted my eyebrow in distrust, discomfort, excitement and confusion as he slowly leaned towards me. Was Nathaniel King about to kiss me? I internally panicked. We can’t allow this.. Remember Mia and Lorena’s words…Do you want to be a joke when you forgive him and he hurts you again? A voice in my head stated. However, Nathaniel leaned close to my ear and whispered, “Though it seems far-fetched right now, I’m going to make you mine again. For real this time, you will be my wife and I will do anything for you. I will love and protect you, so please don’t be going around and meeting with other men.” “You’re mine and no one else’s.” He held my hand and leaned away from me. I had no idea how I would react in this situation but his words gave me goosebumps again. I cleared my throat and snatched my hand back from him, most likely confusing him by that but his facial expression was blank. “I am not yours, I don’t belong to anybody and I can be with whoever I like. Nothing but friendship or business partnership is ever going to happen. So let’s keep at that, alright?” I spoke sternly after battling with submitting to his desires. “I’m serious Lydia. I don’t want to see you with any man.” He looked so serious as he cupped my face using his thumb to caress my face and his possessiveness was driving me insane. Am I dreaming because today has been a circus.. I thought to myself. My heart was beating so loud and fast, so I just walked away keeping it classy. But he was right behind me, “You look gorgeous as always.” He complimented and I’m certain my cheeks were red from blushing, I just picked up my face making him chuckle softly. He was playing too many games and he thinks this is funny, right? “I’m not playing games, Lydia.” He said all of her sudden walking too close to me. Can he read my mind or I said that out loud? “Have a good afternoon, Mr King.” I said turning around and he grinned from ear to ear. “You too, beautiful.” He responded and I instantly headed straight to my car and let out a breath.Content rights by NôvelDr//ama.Org.