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“You could be.” I shake my head.
“Not this again. Please stop. I’m grateful for all you’ve done for my son and me.” I touch my belly.“But it wouldn’t be fair to you. My heart belongs to Viktor.” There is hurt in his eyes, but I need him to understand I can’t ever be with him. I can’t ever be with another man.
“I’m sorry.” He says, squeezing my hand.“I won’t let it happen again. I promise.”
“Thanks. I’m going to take a shower.” I know he means well. But we are friends and nothing more.
“I’ll start dinner.” He says as I walk away.
I walk to the bedroom feeling bad that I hurt him. But I need to make sure he understands. My life is my son. There is no room for romance. My son is the only person I want to focus on and think of. I decide to turn my phone on since it’s been off for several days. Part of my arrangement with Oliver is to check in. There are several texts.
Tina: Checking in. Don’t you forget to call me when you go into labor. I’ll go to whatever jungle you are in. Love you
Her text makes me laugh.
Oliver: Checking in. Turn on your phone on Thursday at five. I’ll be calling
I’m lucky I do. I look at the time. It’s a few minutes before five, and it’s Thursday. I wouldn’t put it past him to show up here if he doesn’t speak with me. The third text stops me.
Viktor: I miss you. Oliver refuses to tell me where you are, telling me he doesn’t know. He is lying of course. I hope you and my son are well and safe. I wish you were here. My daughter is finally home. I love you
I guess Oliver must have given him my number. Viktor doesn’t say anything. I don’t feel myself. I wish I was with him too. I’ve never needed someone as much as I need Viktor. To be in his arms. I left his side trying to feel safe, away from his family drama. But he is my home. Whenever there is a storm coming, I feel he is my shelter. I feel safer with him than apart from him which makes no sense. My phone startles me. The screen reads Oliver. The man is nothing but punctual. It makes me smile.
“Hi, Oliver.”
“Hi, Ava. Wanted to check-in.”
“I’m happy to report I’m still fine.”
“How’s my nephew?”
“Getting bigger.” I touch my belly.
“Did the doctor make it out to you?” He insisted I see my doctor. Apparently paid a lot of money to get him to travel to me.
“Yes. Everything is well underway. Thanks for that.”
“You know thanks isn’t necessary,” he starts.
“I know, I know. I can’t help myself.” I laugh.
“I don’t want to keep you. Call me if anything changes.”
“Oliver,” I start.
“What is it?” There is concern in his voice.
“Viktor texted me. Did you give him my number?”
“Yes.”
“Oh.” I say surprised.“He said you won’t tell him where I am. That you don’t know. He knows you are lying.”
“I know. But I won’t tell him where you are. I gave him your number because I don’t want him to feel like I am keeping you from him to hurt him.”
“I understand. I just don’t want you two to fight because of me. I never meant to put you in that position.”
“You didn’t. It was my choice.”
