DanaOur flight took off. Jeremy switched seats with a guy to sit next to me. Rachel and Demian were a few seats away. If Jeremy hadn't been with me, I wouldn't have been able to sleep peacefully. But I held onto his arm and slept deeply for a couple of hours until we were about to take off. It had been a long time since I slept soundly. When we arrived, Demian told Jeremy that I could stay at Demian and Rachel's house. I looked at him as if he were crazy. I would never stay at their house with both of them. Jeremy refused and said he arranged for a house in California before our flight took off. Jeremy, like Demian, was a wealthy and powerful man. Demian dropped off Rachel in the car and approached me. "Can we talk, Dana?" Demian asked. I looked at Jeremy. "Does it have to be now? I'd like to go to my new house to rest. I'm exhausted and feel dizzy from the flight." "Call me for anything you need, Dana. You have my number. Use it. I'll come visit you daily." "You don't nee
DanaI thought about Demian. Thinking about him was something I did recurrently, as my brain couldn't stop reminding me of what happened months ago.Being back in the city was a last-minute decision. I didn't have time to process how painful it would be to return. I loved being in my city, because I could reconnect with my mother and explain the situation to her. But every corner of this city reminded me of why I left. And what Demian did to me.I have to admit that I wanted to see Demian's reaction when he found out that his former best friend and I would get married. I wanted him to suffer as I suffered when I found out that Demian would marry Rachel, and they would have a child. I know my attitude was childish, but my heart still hurt for everything that happened between us. Resentment consumed me. I couldn't control it.I wanted to be the one to tell him, but my attitude was a desperate act."My mother won't like us getting married, Jeremy. I don't think she'll agree to our marria
Dana It's been a few days since I returned to the city. Demian visited my house to make sure I was feeling well. I told him he could call to ask, but he insisted on getting me used to his constant visits. I noticed Demian acting strange. Maybe something wrong was happening in his life. I used to be sure of what was going on with him. We used to tell each other everything, but we became strangers. I felt like screaming at Demian about my marriage. In a few hours, Jeremy and I had an appointment at the registry office to get married. He took care of paying people to be our witnesses and make sure no one would hinder our marriage. I have to admit I felt nervous. I didn't even feel this nervous when I married Demian. I think my heart was trying to sabotage our plans. Seeing Demian made my heart ache. "Is there something you need to tell me, Dana?" Demian asked. My heart raced. What if he found out the truth? "What do you mean?" I replied. "About your health. Are you okay?" "Yes
DemianI hated the idea of Jeremy being in town with Dana. He wasn't supposed to be here. When I found out he was in love with her and we argued, Jeremy promised he would never return to town to forget about Dana. But they reconnected, and she gave him a chance.I know it was my ego talking, but I hated that he was close to Dana. He wanted to take care of her and protect her, even wanted to be the man of her life. Anger consumed me when I thought about them together. The couple they made disgusted me. I couldn't understand how Dana could be with Jeremy. She had no sense of honor and got involved with my best friend.I would never forgive Dana for keeping me away from my children nor for her romance with Jeremy. Maybe she started a relationship with him just to spite me. Did she want revenge? Was she trying to rub it in my face that she was happy with him?I prayed that their relationship wouldn't last. I wanted to separate them, and I knew I shouldn't. But I would find a way to break
Rachel and I had been arguing a lot lately. Since Dana reappeared in my life, Rachel had been nervous all the time. Since our last fight about the lawsuit, we haven't spoken. We hadn't even slept in the same bed. Rachel sent me to the guest room.Rachel was a complicated woman. We couldn't talk without fighting. I preferred not to upset her. Maybe Rachel needed space to think and calm down.I visited Dana at her house. I noticed she seemed strange and nervous. Jeremy practically kicked me out of the house. Dana ran toward the stairs. She looked like she was in a hurry."I suppose you don't think you'll get away with it, do you?" I asked Jeremy. We were outside his house."Excuse me?""With Dana. I hope you don't think you'll be together forever because I won't allow it."He laughed. But I was serious. I didn't smile. I looked at him sternly."Do you find this funny?""I find what you're doing very funny, Demian. Is this a threat? Do you think I care what you do? Dana and I will be tog
Dana Jeremy blocked my view of Demian as he walked up to me. “Dana! Here you are.” “What’s going on?” I asked him, wanting to talk about what I had just seen. “You saw Demian here, right? Rachel came with him too.” “Yeah,” I replied, feeling uneasy and looking down. I felt uncomfortable with their presence here. I didn’t want them to ruin my special night, but we could use the opportunity to announce that we were married. “Do you want to use this opportunity to announce our marriage? Or should I tell the security guards to kick them out?” “Let’s make the announcement. But let’s do it for our love, not because of them,” I lied. To announce our wedding, Jeremy and I printed golden cards with the announcement. We wanted to do something different. Jeremy asked the staff to distribute the envelopes with the cards to all the guests. No one could open them until Jeremy and I said so. Jeremy took my hand, and we walked together to the center of the dance floor. My husband took the mi
DanaJeremy's words were meant to provoke Demian. I liked that. I enjoyed rubbing my relationship with Jeremy in his face.It wasn't a mature attitude, but I didn't care. My resentment toward Demian blinded me.Demian's gaze on me grew heavy. He couldn't stop looking at me, and I started to feel uncomfortable, but I pretended to be calm.People approached us to congratulate us on the news, but I knew that many of the guests were on Demian's side. It was sad because all of them and I used to love each other when we were part of the same pack, but they chose to be loyal to their alpha. It's understandable.Jeremy and I unexpectedly separated. He greeted the guests on his own, and me on mine. I saw my mother in the distance and approached her with a smile, but I noticed that she didn't look happy. Mom was upset."Mom! You came! How have you been? When did you arrive?""I arrived just when you announced the news. I can't believe what I heard, Dana. Are you going to marry your ex-husband's
DanaThe rumble quickly caught my attention, making my heart race wildly. At first, I didn't understand what was happening, but then I realized what it was: an earthquake.I've never experienced one. The first thing that crossed my mind was my children. I needed to find a safe place to take shelter.The lights flickered incessantly, and dust fell from the ceiling as the earth moved mercilessly. I was scared and worried, unsure of what to do.I looked at Demian in front of me. He looked just as surprised as I was. He quickly approached me and hugged me tightly to protect me from harm. My pride had to be set aside in this situation.A piece of ceiling fell near us. I screamed out of fear. I couldn't stop thinking about my children and the harm that could befall them. A hit could injure them."Demian!" I cried out in desperation. He knew my fear."Calm down! I've got you!" he spoke loudly.I heard screams coming from the hall. I thought of Jeremy and his safety. I was afraid something mi