I Swear, Let Me Love You Again

Lydia’s POV:

Dinner With Aaron and Confessions (2)

I agreed knowing she wouldn’t even let me object, we exchanged goodbyes after arranging the time and place for us to meet at noon.

“Love youuuu.” We said in unison then hung up the call. Afterwards, I cleaned up my trash, shut the door and got comfortable in my soft large bed.

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NEXT NIGHT.

It was now time for my date tonight, my hair was let down straightened to its long length and my make-up was simple yet beautiful. I knew certainly that we would be going to a classy restaurant or just any random restaurant, it couldn’t be more than that. I was simply excited that Aaron was back and I could spend time with him.

I had informed him I will simply meet him at the restaurant rather than having him driving up here to pick me up. He protested but after a few minutes of persuasion he agreed to my wish. I arrived at the location he had sent, much to my assumption, it was indeed a classy restaurant and not just any restaurant, but my family’s.

“Welcome Miss Taylor, we weren’t aware of your arrival here tonight.” The manager spoke to me and this is exactly why I didn’t want to have a date here.

“Thank you, ummm…I’m simply meeting up with a friend. He has a reservation under the name, Aaron Manchester.” I said and he and the hostess went ahead to look through the list.

“Ohh, Welcome. Mr Manchester requested that we inform you, he is running a little bit late but he will be here soon.” The hostess said and I nodded, thanking her as we finally arrived at the table which was near the window displaying the lights and commotion of the busy city.

A bottle of wine was poured into my wine glass, and it was simply fruity and delicious. I took a moment shutting my eyes, savoring its sweetness. As soon as I opened my eyes, I was met with Aaron looking amazing in his black suit which brought out his muscles. Men in the suit were just so sexy.

Nathaniel in suit or Aaron in suit? Who is more attractive?

I scrunched up my face dispelling such thoughts. Where did that even come from? I stood up to hug Aaron and welcome him here. He handed me yet another bouquet of pink roses matching my faint pink gown which stopped right before my ankles.

“Thank you.” I smiled sweetly taking in the smell of both him and the roses.

“You look gorgeous, Lydia. So beautiful.” I blushed at his words, reverting my eyes to the menu.

“You don’t look too bad yourself.” I retorted without sparing him a glance and he chuckled softly.

“Oh yeah? You’re still so horrible at giving me compliments.” He pointed out and I looked at him with wide eyes.

“What? I always tell you, you look good.”

“Yeah right…when deep down within your heart. You want to scream at the top of your lungs that saying, “Aaron Manchester is the most handsome man in the whole world with the body of a sexy Greek God.” I face-palmed myself laughing deeply and he joined in the laughter.

“I see those foreign girls have hyped you up way too much, your head is in the clouds.” He rolled his eyes playfully at my words.

“Whatever. I haven’t even been with any woman in a long time. I hope now that I have returned, I hope I find that girl to show all my love to and hopefully she isn’t too far away.” His words were quite suggestive but I brushed it off. He always held this type of power with his words and eyes but it never really worked for me which is why I am a bestie.

“How long are you here for?” I asked, breaking the silence.

“A few months or a year…it’s not certain yet.” I nodded in understanding.NôvelDrama.Org copyrighted © content.

“I’m such a horrible best friend, you still own your tech company right? Are you thinking of expansion that’s why you’re here?”

“Yes and yes, that’s exactly why I’m here but I don’t have to stay all throughout the expansion but I want to.” He stated and I nodded in understanding.

“Good evening. My name is Laura and I will be your waitress for tonight. What can I get you started with?”

That question began the real fun I had tonight. We ordered the most delicious meals and had each other taste the other’s order. I like him a little too much so I ordered the same so I won’t have to bother him though he literally wants me to. We discussed, ate and had a great time.

“Do you remember how you and Lorena had to shoo off every single girl that bothered me back then, including Mia.” I nodded laughing back to fun high school days. Mia was such a pest, it’s so nice that I hadn’t seen in a while.

“Everyone thought we were secretly dating…while you were just basically tolerating me.” We both laughed as he led me out of the restaurant holding my box of dessert I had requested should be packed up.

“Fun lovely days.”

I turned around when he had gone quiet and I could no longer feel his presence behind me. He was simply standing in the open just gazing at me.

“You’re really beautiful, Lydia. The divorce must have been tough for you but look at you still standing and smiling despite everything. I’m extremely proud of you and admire you so much, I feel like it has brought back so many hidden feelings I have always had for you.”

I looked at him processing his words, I mean I guess he might like me but it sure doesn’t seem like a regular crush.

“There’s no time beating around the bush. I just want to let you know I like you and I’m going to keep showing you that I’m the perfect match for you.” He took a second to catch his breath as he spoke nervously,

“Will you allow me to work on our relationship? At least show you how much I adore, admire and have feelings for you.”

This was way too much, I was beginning to feel overwhelmed. Things had taken such a drastic turn and when he slowly walked towards me, I felt the urge to just tell him exactly how I felt.