Strings of Fate

46- Home and hot chocolates

When we reach my home, Darrien moves to the kitchen and starts going through my cupboards.

“Go change into one of those fuzzy unicorn things.” He orders. I nod and head to my room to change. I’ve finally stopped crying. Now I just feel empty. I move around like a zombie as I throw on my pyjamas. When I head back out, Darrien sits me down at one of the chairs at my

tiny little table and hands me a hot chocolate. So that’s what he was looking for. He settle down in the chair across from me with his own mug.

“I know you weren’t ready to tell him, and he probably was a little annoyed to overhear that he’s your mate. I’m sure he would have preferred if you had told him directly. But none of that explains why you’re crying like it’s the end of the world. What happened? This is two nights in a row I’ve had to drive you home in a hurry.” Darrien keeps his tone gentle. Still, it seems pretty clear that he has no intention of leaving me alone until I fill him in a little.

“He overheard me talking to Megan. He looked so upset. Like this was the worst news he could possibly get. He hates me, I’m sure of it.” I lean my forehead onto my arms and hide my face against the table.

“Well that can’t be right.” Darrien states firmly.

“You have to be misunderstanding something. There’s no way that he hates you, in fact I’m pretty sure that’s the farthest thing from what he feels for you.”

“He slammed the door and drove away.” I mumble into my own arm. Darrien sighs.

“Maybe he just needs time to think. Maybe you both do. Why don’t you go lie down? I’m sure things will look up a bit in the morning.” I can’t even be bothered arguing. I trudge along to my room where I collapse into bed. I’m still exhausted, but I can’t seem to sleep. I stare at the ceiling for at least a couple hours before I hear Darrien’s voice outside my door. Is someone here? I listen harder. No, I think he must be on the phone. I can only hear him.

“I think she’s asleep.” Okay so he’s talking about me.

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46- Home and hot chocolates

“Of course I’ll stay.” A pause.

knew.” He

ago.” Another moment

“Yes exactly.”

all due respect that’s probably something you

too.” I cringe

from what I

Well… If you aren’t prepared to come here, I suggest you go

so Shaun will be here in the morning? Okay, that

Kane.” He states formally, than after

know if there’s anything I can do to

I suppose. It’s good that I left. I stare at the ceiling all night. I watch as the first bit of sunlight

anytime soon so I figure I had best get on with my day. I have the afternoon shift at work and I need to make sure I’m ready. It’s only about 6:30 am so I dress in comfy clothes. I’ll change into my work

got to rest.

is cautious, like he is fairly sure he is

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and hot

probably right. It is a stupid question.

want something to eat?” He offers. I shake my head. Definitely not hungry. My stomach rebels at the thought of food. I

any time to take over. Aaron will be coming in the evening.” Darrien doesn’t even bother clarifying who he is.

worried about you.” I can’t help but sport at that. Darrien

He’s upset and he still called to make sure you’re

mutter. Darrien looks almost relieved that I answered him.

don’t think that’s true. You should try and talk to him, figure things out.”

figure things out and I’m positive that he doesn’t.” Darrien opens his mouth to object but I hold up

some laundry. Let me know when Shaun arrives.”

head into my room, closing the door behind me. I

you?” is the first thing she says, before