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She’d lie to keep her happy. She’d deceive just to make her keep the smile on her face, and that’s how she and I were alike because, though I wasn’t a parent or anywhere close to being as important as her mother, I’d do the same things for Azzaria that she would do.
“I’m so sorry that you’re sick, but your secret is safe with me. Sooner or later, you’re going to have to tell her. She’s not a dumb person, and she observes you more than you think.” I gave her a heads-up, and she smiled.
“Thank you for everything, Dillon. But when I’m gone, keep her safe. I know you will, but do that for me. Keep her safe and happy. She’s going to push you away; she’s going to get very hurtful with her words; she’ll become unresponsive and push you to insanity, but don’t give up on her.”
She was in a very emotional state right now, which affected me deeply. My heart truly felt it, and I couldn’t believe it. The love she had for Azzaria was one beyond understanding.
“She can never push me far enough for me to leave,” I replied, and she laughed.
Cancer was such an awful disease, and I hated how it always came to take a toll on those of us who truly didn’t deserve it. A woman like Leann deserved to know no pain, and it’s awful how it’s wreaking havoc on her life.
“Okay, everyone,” she rushed in shouting, looking very upset, I might add, “I’m finally back.”
“Are you okay, precious?” I asked, walking to meet her at the door.
She had tubs of ice cream in her hands plus gummy bears, so she needed extra help.
“No, I’m so upset,” she said and dropped the ice cream on the table.
“Why are you upset?”
“This man wouldn’t leave me alone. He followed me from across the street straight into the lobby, and security had to ward him off,” she explained using hand motions.
I took the phone from my pocket and dialed the lobby downstairs. “Send me the footage of the man who was antagonizing my girlfriend a few minutes ago. I want it now, or everyone’s fired,” I said and went to comfort her.
“Don’t worry, baby,” I said, “I’ll take care of it. Next time, drive my car or send someone to do it.”
“I also dropped the money you gave me too, so now I lost a hundred dollars,” she whined.
“Azzaria, the money is the least, I don’t care about the hundred dollar bill, as long as you’re okay.”
She stood there wrapped in my arms silently. Her irritation really bothered me, but he’d be taken care of. I sent the video of him to Daniel, and he told me he’d be taking care of it. No further questions were needed to be asked.
The greatest crime in my book was messing with Azzaria, whether it’s intentional or unintentional.
I totally forgot her mom was sitting there, but at least she got to witness the level of care and love I had for her daughter. It was one out of this world, and hell would freeze over before I let someone or something provoke her.
“You’re in great hands, baby,” she said to Azzaria. “I have a show to catch, so I’ll be going now. It was lovely to be here, and you lovebirds, take care.”
Lucio was downstairs waiting to take her mom home to ensure she got there safe and sound. The last thing I needed was for one of those reckless taxi drivers I despise to harm her in any way.
Azzaria hugged her mother tightly, leaving a soft kiss on her cheek. “I love you, Mama. Text me tonight when you’re home.”
“I love you too, sweetheart. I will. Thank you both for dinner.” The mother and daughter pulled apart from the hug, and Azzaria went inside to calm down. It seems I’d either have to print a “Do not touch” shirt for her or have her walk with guards everywhere she went.
When will people learn not to touch what’s mine? Or the basic decency of leaving women alone?
After cleaning up the kitchen, I went inside the bedroom to change my shirt.
“Finally,” she said, “you’re coming to bed.” Not exactly…
“I’m not, but I came to tell you that I’m stepping out for a few.” I’ve seen many emotions on Azzaria, but this level of anger was not one of them.
“Where are you going at 11 in the night?”
“Business. I have things to take care of, which I really can’t put off, and no, it can’t wait until tomorrow.”
It wasn’t the easiest task to leave her at night, but I couldn’t bring her to the Malen property. There’d be a different side of me present, and I never wanted her to see me in that state, even if I was doing the necessary work for her sake.
