I Swear, Let Me Love You Again

NATHAN’S POV.

At A Bar

Later that night.

“My brother.” Liam pulled me into an embrace grinning widely at my presence. Kelvin and Jacob dapped me up with our usual handshake we have been doing since young.

Liam and Jacob’s parents are friends to the family and we all grew up together. Went to the same high-school and college. Kelvin was introduced into the group at high school and was literally the playboy of the group even at 30 was unwilling to settle down. He had the look and aura of an actor which attracted girls to him.

Liam was also the same except he had an on and off girlfriend named Riley. What they had was cute but toxic. She was a beautiful young girl from a wealthy family as well and Liam’s family adored her.

Jacob on the other hand was quite the opposite, he was married with a child and he had a nice and easy going personality which was in contrast to Liam and Kelvin to wild and stubborn behaviors.

I loosened my black tie and exhaled deeply. I was exhausted and perplexed.

“You look handsome.” Liam nudged my side handing me a drink and I sucked my teeth at his playfulness.

“No for real man…You look good and look like shit at the same time. Are you well? Do you need a drink? Quick fuck? A new wife? Good head? Talk to me.” Kelvin asked and he and Liam bursted out laughing.

I waved them off about to take a drink out of Kelvin’s glass of hennessy but Jacob quickly stopped me.

“I know you must be tired but I’m sure you must remember you can’t just drink any of these two drinks.” Jacob pointed out and the two of them chuckled deeply. They were literally kids in grown people’s bodies.

“Jacob why are you always killing my fun uh?” Liam bucked at Jacob letting a single strand of his blonde fall in his face.

“You two act like you’re thirteen. When do you want to start acting responsible?” Jacob truly sounded like someone’s father scolding their children.

“Sorry daddy.” Liam laughed so hard while Kelvin replied, “Ew.” To Liam’s reply.

“So anyways back to our divorcee, I mean you’re divorced right?” Kelvin began and I nodded in response. Liam mouthered, “Awwww.”

“I take it that you’ve seen the news? I did tell you she was a good for nothing girl who was simply after your money.” Kelvin stated and I clenched my jaw.

Did I mention Kelvin had no filter?

“Look, they are divorced and she can do  whatever and be with whoever she pleases. You guys just never liked her for whatever reason which is why you guys speak this way. Y’all are just rooting for Jenny for whichever sly reason.” Jacob concluded sipping out of his drink.

“Jacob, go sit somewhere. How long has it been that she’s out there jumping onto the next wealthy man? She’s a gold digger and luckily for our brother here, he was able to escape without a dime collected or jewelry given right?” Liam asked to confirm and I remained silent.

I don’t even know what to believe right now…My friends except Jacob and his wife, Melissa never liked Lydia at all, they had never spoken any good about her.

Was my mother right about Lydia all along? Was she a gold digger after my money?

“Just get me something stronger.” I ordered and Liam, being the alcoholic, snapped his hand calling for the waiter. I ignored the protests from Jacob, it was just too much right now.

My phone was going crazy now, with a bunch of calls from my mother, sister, media and shareholders. I was drained and unable to comprehend anything so I decided to just drink it all away.

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“Man, don’t fucking collapse on me right now!” Kelvin snapped, helping me out of the elevator. I was barely even able to stand up straight, my legs were wobbly and I was seeing a single thing and three forms.

Jacob had already headed home and Liam wasn’t as drunk as I was but was simply tispy so he lazily followed behind me.

“O My God, Why did you let him drink so much?” I was struggling to pinpoint whose voice that could be. I secretly prayed it was neither my mother or sister because I wasn’t about to deal with their yelling.

I was a quiet drunk, that is, I barely uttered two words when drunk. Contrary to others who talked too damn much. Plus I was just usually extremely sleepy, it was almost as if I was drugged with how deep I slept when drunk.

My eyes fluttered open meeting Jenny’s eyes. Her eyes met mine and she gave me a small smile. She assisted Kelvin in helping me to my bed.

“Was it because of that woman he was drinking?” She questioned Kelvin and Liam. Kelvin simply shrugged as I fought to keep my eyes open.

“Well, thanks for bringing him back and calling me to take care of him.” Jenny said to the guys as they strolled out of my large luxurious room.

“You know we trust you with our brother there.” I heard Kelvin’s reply. I was in disbelief at hearing they had summoned Jenny knowing how much I preferred my peace and quiet.

With the sleep heavy in my eyes, I finally let my eyes close and thankful no thought of my beautiful ex wife crossed my mind.

“Look at how drunk you are.” She assisted me in removing my black coat and white t-shirt leaving me in just my white singlet and pants.

“Let me take care of you tonight.” I heard a familiar seductive voice with rubbing hands on my chest. I felt a peck on my cheek and I attempted to push whoever off.

With slumber and fatigue, I drifted into a deep slumber without any knowledge of who and whatever was going on and present.