DENNIS

Her beautiful laugh was the first sound I heard when I opened my eyes. Despite the ache in my head, my lips curled into a smile.

That sound... it was enough to make my day.

I peeked at her as I wondered what she was laughing over. Her back was to me as she sat on the edge of the bed. She was on a phone call. I wondered who she was speaking with, Amie? I couldn't think of anyone that could make her laugh so heartily. Just as my hands reached out to pull her to me, her shoulders shook in a soft laugh. She shook her head and said, "Aiden," dragging the last syllable.

The stupid smile on my face fell, my body grew cold and my hand froze in the air.

Of course. I swallowed.

Slowly, I withdrew my hand and returned it to where it had been over my face.

I felt the constant emotions anger, bitterness, sadness, jealousy that I had tried to drown yesterday slowly make their way back up.

How could I have forgotten? Aiden was back in her life. I should've guessed right. He was the man she had always wanted afterall. I was the alternative.

That voice... I sighed. I've tried to shut it up but I just couldn't. I knew Ana loved me, I just couldn't help it.

I rubbed my temples, hoping it would easethe headache I felt as I mentally affirmed my stance in her life.

It's nothing, Dennis. She's just doing this for our daughter. And it's okay to be cordial with the man whom will help save our daughter.

...And also give her another ch-

A wince escaped my lips and thankfully, it shut the errant voice up.

And also interrupted Ana's... call.

She turned in my direction. The smile on her face automatically summoned mine back up.

phone on the bedside table. She crawled to me and

as my hand rested on

called you yesterday but you did not pick up. Imagine my worry when I

away. I'm sorry I

"How's your head?" She asked as she settled beside me. One of her hands rested on my chest while the other lovingly

she always did whenever she was about to scold Amie or

in pain. Why would you drink so much?" A cute frown adored her forehead as her gaze roamed my face. "Are you alright? Is there something you want to talk about?" There's a lot I want to yell about. I shook my head and raised one of my shoulder in a small shrug. "I'm fine.

can always reach out to me when you need an

know." Then I let out an involuntary wince as a sharp pain shot through my

what, try to sit up then I'll

nodded and then she started to help me to sit up. I clutched my head with

two pillows on

if

position she helped me into, she gave me a peck on my lips and rushed out

its own accord, traveled to where she had dropped her phone face down.

from there. I looked

my trembling hands and clasped them together to resist the

talking to Aiden.

from giving into the temptation of checking her phone as she returned with a steaming

as I leaned

be better than some pill or coffee.

the bowl from my mouth and nodded. "It definitely is

and

began, "So Aiden

immediately dampened at the mention of Aiden but I made sure

her head and sighed, "Dennis, I don't know what I'd

"I'm glad

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