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Chapter 38
“Is Dante all right?” She sighed as she stared at me.
“Why didn’t you tell him?”
“He told me that we could never be together and that he was already with Candice. Informing him of my pregnancy would only exacerbate the situation. I didn’t want him to think I was using the pregnancy to be with him instead of the one he loved, Candice. I considered abortion, but the last time I visited Emily, she told me that there were three. I couldn’t abort them. I knew immediately that I needed to protect them from Dante and Candice.”
“To be honest, if you ask me, you made the correct decision. Both of them are unworthy of you. And drama is something you should avoid. I was certain that you and Dante did something on your wedding night, and I also saw you puking a few times. You became pallid a month after the incident. I had a feeling, but I assumed I would be the first to learn about your pregnancy. I had to threaten Emily in order to coerce her into telling me. Don’t worry, Dante will not track you down. He is a complete disaster at the moment. He has been on the lookout for you as well. Lola, you’ve succeeded in making him cry for the first time in his life. But, you are wrong, Dante doesn’t love
Candice, he loves you.”
It made me sad to learn that Dante had wept because of me. How will he react when he discovers that I fled with his children? Is he going to sue me? Will our friendship come to an end? Even though it aches, I’m no longer concerned about his love. Even if it hurts, will he accept my children if he discovers that we produced souls that night? He is free to reject me. I couldn’t care less, but his rejecting my children would be like a sword piercing through my heart. He had already told me that we could not work, which I accepted.
The divorce decree, I didn’t submit it.
“I’m simply not interested in drama in my life, mama. I need to submit our divorce papers so that we can finally let go.” I opened the drawer to retrieve the papers.
“You are not going to do such a thing! Please hand over the divorce papers to me. I am not going to coerce you into being with him. That is all up to you. However, if you sign these documents and give birth to your children, what will you name them? Do you want people to think you have children outside of marriage? Will a man easily accept you with three children? It’s three, not two, Lola. You are not divorcing Dante; instead, you will give his surname to your children. Following that, if you desire a divorce, you may proceed. You are a married woman who did not become pregnant out of wedlock. She snatched up the divorce papers. Now, I noticed you were living by yourself, which is not safe. The lady will look after you. I’ll be dropping by once a week to see how you’re doing. Not to worry; no one knows where I am. Additionally, I will ensure that yours is not traceable. Dante is my son, but he needs to grow up. Come with me; I prepared breakfast prior to stepping on you while dreaming about Dante.”
My cheeks turned crimson with embarrassment. I’m grateful I didn’t touch myself. She had only just heard his name. Can I truly rely on Dante’s mother when it comes to the divorce papers? As we passed the fireplace, she tossed the divorce papers into the flames.
“There isn’t going to be a divorce.” I stood there in shock, staring at her. “Do you have any problems with this plan?” I shook my head, and Martha continued, “Good!” As we walked, it seemed as if the house belonged to her. The woman she hired was preoccupied with bringing baby items into the house.
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“Can you tell me what time it is?”
She replied, looking at her wristwatch, and said, “3:00 PM.” I have never slept so soundly in my entire life. I followed her up. I was in awe as she opened the door. The children’s room was completed and painted, but I could still smell the faint smell of paint. It was just stunning.
Thus, Evelyn would be in charge of the house, while Ruth would be in charge of your cooking. I’m returning tomorrow to avoid raising suspicions.”
Even though she seemed adamant when I looked at her, I wondered whether there was still hope for Dante and me. He told me we couldn’t be together, and it hurts knowing that all the promises were for nothing, that it was just a
one–sided love.
Did she really mean it? Is he on the lookout for me as a friend or as a wife?
~Lola~
I made myself some tea and went to my favorite spot, the balcony. I looked up at the sky, and I was disappointed that there were no stars. The only thing I could see was a thick and heavy–looking cloud. “It’s going to rain tonight,” I mumbled to myself, and I walked back inside. Last month, I started antenatal classes. It was fun to actually learn how to change diapers and how to hold a baby properly. I took out my phone, checked the time, and started to hear the sound of rain outside. It has been nice to have people around. Evelyn and Ruth are the best.
