CHAPTER SIXTY–NINE
HAILEY
I didn’t realize I had fallen asleep until I heard the sound of the doorbell. I slowly opened my eyes and checked the time on my phone. It was twelve pm, and I was still in my pyjamas.
I was feeling a little bit better, but not completely. I still had a headache, and was exhausted.
The doorbell kept ringing, and I groaned.
With all the strength I had, I forced myself to sit up and slowly got off the bed.
I didn’t know why Valerie didn’t just use her key, and come in, but whatever. As soon as I reached the door, I turned the knob, and opened it. But it wasn’t Valerie at the door… It was
Dominic.
He was dressed in a pair of grey joggers and a white t–shirt. In his hands was a flower bouquet, and two brown paper bags.
“Hi.” He greeted, and stepped inside.
“Hey.”
“Feeling any better?”
“How did you know-?”
“Valerie called and told me. She said you were too stubborn to let her stay back, so she asked me to come over.”
Valerie, that little sneak.
I sighed and turned around. He was walking behind me, and I could smell the aroma of the food. My stomach growled, and Dominic chuckled.
“I brought some food, ice cream, and a sandwich for you. Come, sit. You must be hungry.”
“You didn’t have to, really. Thanks for the flowers though. They’re beautiful.” I was honestly too weak to try and do the usual bantering and arguing with him, so I decided to just be civil and thank him.
“It’s not a big deal, and I’m sure you haven’t eaten anything all day. Have you taken a shower?” “Not yet. I just woke up a few minutes before you came. And thank you.”
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“Well, the food will keep you full until later, and the soup should have helped. I’m going to run you a bath, and make sure you take a warm one, okay?”
I nodded, and sat on the couch.
Dominic walked to the kitchen, and I was surprised when he started taking out plates, glasses and everything else that was needed to set the table.
Seeing him like this reminded me of the times when he would take care of me when we were married, even though he didn’t love me, Dominic was a caring man.
It makes me wonder how he would have been when I was pregnant with Liam. But he wasn’t there to experience it. But, what if I was truly pregnant now? Would he be by my side, or would he turn his back on me?
I was snapped out of my thoughts when he placed a bowl of soup in front of me.
“I’m going to run you a bath. Just call if you need anything.”
I watched him walk down the hallway, and go to my bedroom. My mind was still running a thousand miles a minute, and I was scared. I really hoped the pregnancy test results came out negative, because even if I loved babies, I didn’t want to bring another baby into an unstable home. Liam alone was already suffering from his parents decision, he couldn’t grow up like every normal child of his age and have a mother and a father under the same roof.
The whole idea of being pregnant right now scared me.
“Are you okay?” I heard Dominic ask, and shook myself out of my thoughts.
“Yeah. Sorry, I was spaced out.”
“The bath is ready. C’mon, are you sure you can walk on your own? I can carry you.”
“I’m okay, really. Just give me a minute, and I’ll be there.”
I slowly got up, and almost slipped when I wanted to climb the stairs.
“Whoa. I got you.”
He gently wrapped his hand around my waist, and guided me up the stairs.
He then lifted me in his arms, and carried me.
“Dom, put me down. I can walk.”
“Stop being stubborn. You can barely walk, and you can’t even keep your eyes open. Let me carry you. You don’t have to be strong all the time.”
GTITA GIRTY–NINE
“I’m not.”
“You are, and you’re pushing yourself to do everything alone, and that’s not good for you or
Liam.”
He was right, and I hated it.
“Hailey, I know how much you hate me, and how much you wish I’m not here, but it’s the opposite for me. I’m here because I care, and you need someone. Not because I want something. Just let me help, okay? Let me help, and we can talk. No more arguing, or bantering. I promise.”
“Okay.”
When we were in the bathroom, he gently placed me on my feet. “I won’t look.” He turned his face away from me as he slowly undid the button of my top.
My heart was pounding, and I knew that it was just helping me bathe, but I couldn’t help the feeling of desire that rushed through my body.
“Arms up.”
I raised my arms, and he slipped the top off.
He then gently removed the shorts, and placed his hands on the hem of my panties.
He slid them off, and my heart was about to burst out of my chest. He gently wrapped his hands around my waist and helped me into the tub.
“I’ll wait for you outside. Take as long as you need.”
I watched as he closed the door behind him, and I couldn’t help the feelings that were rushing through my body.
Even though we were no longer together, the sexual chemistry was still there. There was still that passion and lust, and the undeniable desire that ran through my veins whenever I saw him.
And no matter how much I denied it, I couldn’t help the way he made me feel. He was the only one who was capable of making me feel this way.
No other man, human or wolf, could turn me on, and make me want him like Dominic did.
No other man made me feel safe and loved, the way Dominic did. Why was i so obsessed with the same man who has caused me more pain than anyone? Why was he the only man that I couldn’t seem to let go of, no matter how much I hated him, and wanted to be as far
away from him as possible?
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