Strings of Fate

Strings of Fate

Megan 8- Presents and patience

What on Earth is going on in Darrien’s head? It has been months, MONTHS since he paid for my lunch IN FRONT OF MY BROTHER and started officially courting me. Ryann and Bellamy are officially and publicly together now, hell they’ve adopted a CHILD. And what progress have Darrien and I made? None. Zero. Nothing. It’s like there has been no change from when he was just my guard. We spend basically all our time together, that’s nothing new. I mean het lives with us now… he took the spare room next to mine. But aside from the occasional flirtatious comment and the fact that he pays for my meals whenever he finds the chance, everything is exactly the same as it was. He hasn’t tried to attempt any of the other courting traditions, hasn’t asked me out, definitely hasn’t tried for any kind of physical intimacy. I have no idea what he is waiting for! Since Ryann gave her approval I started considering Darrien in a more romantic light and I’ve realised how absolutely dull witted I was being to not notice him earlier. He really is the sweetest guy I know, I feel safer with him than I do with anyone else. He gets along with my family, even Bellamy respects him enough to give. him extra responsibilities when he and Ryann want to take a break or need some time to themselves. Now that I’m paying more attention I’ve started noticing other things about him too. He calls his mother every night, he is really good at dealing with Kiara and Logan and he NEVER takes a day off. Escorting me around all the time is technically his job, so I never thought much of him being there. But most guards take days off, Aaron isn’t with Ryann all the time, sometimes Shaun fills in for him when he needs personal’days. I don’t think Darrien has taken a day off being my guard ever. He starts earlier and leaves later than any other guard and I checked with Ryann who has taken over managing a lot of the payroll stuff, and he doesn’t charge for the additional hours. He never complains, never demands anything, especially not from me. He treats my family like his own and everyone treats him like he’s my mate. But he’s NOT, he hasn’t even k*ssed me! I can’t figure him out, what does he WANT? He stares at me… a lot. That’s something else that I noticed once I started paying attention. I find myself staring at him more and more often lately. A week ago I realised I was doing it. and I’ve come to an obvious conclusion. I want him. I already knew I trusted him, but I suspect I might actually love him too. Now that I’ve realised it I’m on edge around him ALL THE TIME. I just need our relationship to be defined properly, then I can stop worrying about. it so much. I’m not usually an anxious person. I pride myself on my confidence and outgoing personality. It’s why I believe my event planning business will be a success. I graduated recently and thanks to Bellamy and Ryann, I have the money I’ll need to get started. Their wedding is going to be my first big event. It’s going to be perfect. I’m the maid of honour obviously, and Darrien will be taking me to the wedding and sitting with me. He always sits with me, he’s my guard. But he hasn’t actually asked me or mentioned it. I don’t know if he’s going as my guard or my… well… as the guy who is courting me. My date I suppose.

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Megan 8–Presents and patience

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Tonight I am determined to get answers. I’ve chosen a courting gift for him. I took a page out of Ryann’s book and got him a spelled item (Thanks Cam!) that he can safely shift with. The simple gold chain n*cklace has a secondary spell on it too. It’s kind of like a mood ring or something but far more accurate and it’s linked to me. It changes temperature depending on how I feel. So if I’m upset or angry it will be cold, if I’m happy or affectionate it will be warm. It’s very general, but I thought that MAYBE it will give him a hint towards my feelings since he doesn’t seem to be catching on. Cam delivered it to me just now and Darrien will be back from picking up dinner any minute now. Bellamy, Ryann and Kiara are out getting dinner with Logan and Maggie. I’m completely alone in the house for the first time in ages. I perch myself on the couch trying to stop the pacing. Finally I hear Darrien get home.

“Megan?” He calls out.

“In here!” I respond. He enters, bringing with him the smell of pizza and garlic bread. It smells good but I don’t know how hungry I am. I’m too nervous. He instantly notices that something is up. He knows me far too well.

“Is something wrong?” He asks immediately.

“No. I… I have something for you. A gift.” I admit. He takes a seat beside me, placing our food on the coffee table. He waits, anticipation clear on his face. I slowly hand him the navy blue box that Cam dropped off not too long ago. He opens it, and reads the card that she included which explains the spells on the chain. He looks increasingly incredulous as he reads and by the time he finishes, he is absolutely beaming. He clasps the chain around his n*ck and runs a hand over it lightly.

happily. Then without another word, he turns to open the box of pizza. What the HELL? Is that all I get? I saw Bellamy and Ryann after she gave her courting gift. He could barely keep his hands off of her. I don’t even get a hug? I thought this would at least be a clear enough hint that he should k*ss me. What is going on? I find I’m getting increasingly angry as he serves me a

wanted to say?” He asks calmly.

wedding with me?”

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pizza and nods.

easily. Okay, I don’t think he realised what

you going as my date?” I clarify. I can feel heat climbing up my n*ck and into my face

to get a reaction from him?! His lack of reaction pisses me off. Is he just going through the motions? He ACTS like he cares, but he never

you been waiting for? Why didn’t you just ASK?” I demand, my voice getting louder and louder as I get increasingly frustrated. Finally, FINALLY he reacts. He drops his plate on the table, turns to

is no hesitation in his k*ss, no doubt. I can feel how much he’s

into him.

did you wait so long?” I ask breathlessly. Darrien sighs.

I didn’t want to rush you after you’ve been through so much. You were in so much pain and I didn’t feel right pursuing you. when you were emotional and vulnerable. But I also knew I needed to make my intentions. clear and declare myself sooner rather than later so that we didn’t end up back in the same situation again with you unavailable and me pining after you. So I made our courting official and since then I’ve been waiting for you to be ready and to come to me. Which I suppose you just did.” He smiles a deeply satisfied smile

might be the most patient man I’ve ever met.” I tell

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and

wait a long time.” He

not patient at all.

We’re interrupted by Bellamy, Ryann and Kiara

declares grinning

on my sister with a guy. This might take some time to

far too long so