Chapter 37 

“I’m sorry.” It was low, but I’m sure he heard me. He places his index and thumb on my chin, making me face him. After that, he let out a long sigh. 

“Listen, Lola, I know you just moved to this area, but when I say I have a friend, I check on my friends all the time. Anything could have happened that day. I know we just met, but listen. Stop acting so strong. It is not a weakness to accept assistance from others. The actions you took on that day were inappropriate. I wasn’t even done checking on you or the babies. What type of doctor do you think I am? I was not happy with what you did. I am not your husband; I am Mason, your friend, and your doctor.” 

“I know I was a pussy, okay! I am sorry. It’s hard for me. I was wrong, and I won’t do it again. Mason, can you stop giving me the cold shoulder?” He let out a sigh and then nodded. 

“Get inside; take a shower. I saw your car parked at your shop. I can bring it to you after work. Get some rest and stay warm. Don’t go out! Doctor’s order.” I gave him a friendly grin and then went inside to take a hot shower. 

~Lola~ 

When he dropped his face near mine, I experienced shivers in my stomach, and my breath stuck in the back of my throat. When his mouth came into contact with mine, the heat was immediately unleashed. I found bliss as his tongue glided between my lips. My heart raced against the inside of my ribcage, and tremors formed over my skin. Bumblebees flitted over my gut like crazy. My entire being sensed his penetration. His kiss set the blaze ablaze. My body was passionate in ways I’ll never understand. Our chemistry is unmistakable. His hands moved in circles against my clit. I groaned aloud. I was floating on cloud nine. I wished to have him inside of me. 

“Dante, please!” I pleaded. 

Then something stung me, and I screamed, 

“Dante!” 

I woke up like a zombie. I examined my surroundings just to come face–to–face with my mother. She was tapping her foot against the floor with one of her legs. 

“It’s a dream, isn’t it? Why would Mother be here?” I burst out laughing like a crazy woman. After that, I could hear 

her talking. 

“Are you done?” 

I angled my face in her direction and rubbed my eyes with both of my hands. I must be dreaming. 

Is it possible that Dante has tracked me down? No, no, no, he can’t find me. 

“Did you think you could run away from me, Lola?” 

“Mother!” 

27.1% 

Chapter 37 

I sprung from my bed and hugged her. It’s been awful for the last three months. It was all about me going to my flower shop and returning home. I opted to keep a low profile, not establishing any business that might bring me into contact with Dante. Yes, he is the love of my life. She grinned as she glanced at me again. I had completely forgotten that her finding me meant Dante would find me. Then reality strikes. I dashed into the closet and began packing. 

“What are you doing?” she asked. 

“Dante is the last person I want to see. I can’t see him.” I said in between pants. I was barely able to speak without being suffocated by my own breath. 

“Lola!” I wanted to flee when she yelled. “Lola!” she yelled once more, her two hands clasping my shoulders. “Look at me. What happened to the mother–daughter bond of trust? Do you have second thoughts about believing me?” I dropped my luggage on the floor after she shook me. I began sobbing like a scared little kitten. 

“I don’t know what to do,” I told her as I continued to cry. 

I collapsed to the floor, and she did the same. As we were all on the floor with me sobbing, she continued to pet my back. I’m not sure if it’s the pregnancy, but I’ve been an emotional bitch lately. Matthew always sends me home from work. He is a man in his forties with a family. He’s always there to listen to me and console me when I unexpectedly weep. If you ask me, I have no idea. In the last few months, I have been crying all the time. I almost pushed Mason and June away. I dabbed away my tears. She brushed my hair back and wedged it behind my ear. She cupped my face in her two hands and kissed the bridge of my nose. She continued wiping away my tears. Afterward, she helped me to my feet and seated me on the edge of the bed while she sat next to me. 

“Dante doesn’t know anything, and I was careful enough when tracking you down. I knew exactly where you were going the week you departed. It only took me some time to figure out where in Ozark you were. Although it is a small town, I was unaware you were so close. I was purchasing flowers yesterday and noticed your photograph in the shop. I asked a gentleman named Matthew if that was Lola, and he confirmed it. After three hours, I saw someone driving a car that was registered in your name, and I followed the car, which led me here to you. Then I went into the hotel to retrieve my belongings. Perhaps you were too exhausted, but your door was unlocked, and therefore I assisted myself and rested.” 

Fingerprints of Petraval