The Return Of His Ex Wife-Chapter 57: The Party 1

Derek’s POV

I knew it was morning already, maybe past 5, but I couldn’t help myself from jumping up down there. "Can’t you feel me? I’m ducking horny and all I’m asking is that you make me feel better."

"I have been your personal whore so I don’t actually blame you, Derek. You just have no respect for me whatsoever." Melissa snapped. What was making her so angry since yesterday?

"Fine, sorry? Just help me! I’ve missed you now, it’s been weeks."

"That’s because you keep chasing me away. I always beg you for sex, well maybe it’s time for you to suffer it as well." And with that, she got up from the bed.

"Hey, what is wrong with you?" It was an effort to reduce my hardness. Damn it, this was a wrong time to have wronged Melissa. I got up to meet her. "I’m sorry, okay? Isn’t that enough?" She turned away from me, ignoring all of my pleas. I was really trying to be a good man, begging a woman like this!

"Fine. Just call the stylist over and get ready for the party. I know it’s 5am in the morning, but you know? You’ve got all your spa treatments and what not. You have to look your very best--"

"--because Tara is there?" she did not even let me finish.

I swallowed. Of course yes! "Of course not. There will be so many women there and I just want you to look your best."

"I’m not going, Derek." She said, her voice came out strangling and when she slowly managed to face me, tears was streaming down her eyes.

I froze in panic. "W-what is this?"

"I got a doctor’s report yesterday. He said I had high blood pressure. He wanted me to stay over yesterday. I wanted to talk to you last night but you came home drunk with your drunk sister!"

"Wait, high blood pressure? What are the numbers?"

"I can’t remember but it was very high. I’m so scared, Derek. He said I need bed rest. I can’t believe that at my age, I would be nurturing blood pressure which causes stroke and heart attack!"

I had to stop her there with a hug. She was small in my arms and I liked it like that. What kind of a man would I be if I couldn’t protect her?" It’s okay. Let’s go to the hospital right now. I’ll alert the attention of doctor Barnes. Let’s get changed." Suddenly, all of my horniness had dissappeared.

"Wait! It’s fine...um, I already called doctor Barnes last night. He said I should rest and sleep well. I’ve already been placed on some medications." She explained. My heart ached for her.

"But how? Did you stress yourself lately? This is too shocking to me." I still let her remain in my arms as we made it to the bed. "It’s okay. You’re fine. You’ll be fine."

"I already met with mother. She will take care of Nina for the day, in case I fall asleep for too long, you know?"

I nodded to that. "But the maids can just stay at home to take care of her. No need to take Nina to mom. Or you call mom over. She would love that."

She smiled. "Oh okay. You’re right. That can work too."

Tara’s POV

"Alright everyone. It’s literally 5pm already. Let’s go people!" I yelled out. The truth was that I wasn’t too excited to go to the party at all. It was the moment I would have to tell Derek about Richard! I was just trying to avoid Arlo.

We had been in somewhat a little fight last night because of what he asked me. Apparently, he claimed he still had feelings for me, which was a good thing! I just didn’t have an answer for him. He wanted to know what would happen after I introduced Richard to Derek, "what would happen to me?"he had said then. A simple question like that but I had no reply for him.

"Mommy, I’m done but aunt Ella is still singing in the kitchen." Richard came to meet me, holding my hand. He was not the type to be clingy but I noticed he had been hanging around since morning.

"Come on, Ella. It’s past 5! The party began three hours ago!"

"You know they’re lying. It probably hasn’t even began at all?" Ella shouted back. "Besides, these cookies aren’t going to eat themselves. Although that would be very creepy for a number of reasons in many ways too..."

We had just had lunch, and the time wasn’t even 4pm yet, just a few minutes past 2 actually. But I had to keep lying like that, else Ella would not be fast at all.

"Ella get your ass down here right now! Sorry Richard," I yelled out, then patted Richard on the cheeks.

"And it’s you who calls Arlo out on swear words." Richard mumbled. "Where is Arlo anyway?"

"Oh, uh..."

Ella joined shortly, saving me from explaining. "let’s go!"

Soon we were all outside in the car ready to go. Sofia and Arlo would meet us there. The driver opened up and we all got in, again, Richard fought for the spot right next to me. Why was he being extra clingy today? I could guess a number of reasons but it’s all summing up to one.

Before we knew it, we were already at the venue. There were a lot of guests gathered outside by now and none of them were Arlo or Sofia.

Why would he leave just like that? I couldn’t even tell him about that hot ex fiance of his and how she bothered me. Did I still need to anyway?

As we stepped in, we were led to a bright area with lovely lightening. This was where the vip stayed, although it was such a big party that everyone there were like special guests. I intended to see the woman of honors, try to fix things with Arlo... Even though I didn’t know how, and then meet up with Derek to... Wow, that was a lot.

Still, I would not let my confidence be toiled with. The spot for kids was just through another entrance and when I directed Richard towards there, he shook his head and would not let go of me. Heaving in a deep sigh, I knew I would have to handle this quickly.

I knelt before him, glad I had a free grown that let me do that easily. "Okay, Richard? I know that you’re anxious and at the same time, a little bit scared of meeting your dad. I meant, Derek. That’s his name. But it’s going to be okay. Really."

He stared at me and I was sure he was not buying that.

Luckily for me, Arlo appeared behind, his cute voice was not hard to miss. " Sunflower, Richard."

I rose up and turned, greeting him with a smile." Arlo."

"This is a party, why are you guys trying to ruin it? Come on Arlo, let’s go take some pictures." Arlo gave me a pitiful look like he already knew what happened with Richard.

"I’m alright. No need for you guys to keep babysitting me." Richard pouted. What a stubborn boy he could be sometimes!

"Hey do I look like someone who would want to babysit at a party?" Arlo said and Richard was actually forced to smile. "But I need to change my profile picture and I actually think you should too. Post a new cute picture, huh?"

With one glance at me, I nodded back to him as a go ahead sign. He didn’t look too excited though, but he left at last. Arlo called me back and hurried forward to meet me."Actually, my dad is here too. I’d like to introduce you to him, well as the old hag."

"Hey, you called him your dad today. You know, instead of--"

"I’m sorry about yesterday. And thank you for staying either way. I slept like a baby." he smirked, set of dimples appreciating his handsome face.

"Hey Arlo! Lovely seeing you here." I could recognize that annoying voice anywhere. Anaya stood still, smiling so proud. Her dress was what one would call extravagant, and maybe even a little unnecessary.

"I wish I remembered the old hat ever inviting you, but I just don’t care." Arlo said. "See you later, Sunflower."

That was me! I actually smiled at that, watching him run off to meet Richard.

"You must be Tiara. Nice to meet you." Ana said rudely, or maybe she was just so stupid.

"It’s Tara, love."

"Sure. Tina, we’re saying the same thing."

"Oh you’re being annoying on purpose. That’s fine, I’ll leave you to it then." I said, walking away from her.

"Actually, I’m not done with you. I want you to know that Arlo is mine. Call me dramatic or childish or whatever you want to, but I just need you to--"

Then I saw him. Derek, alone on a table, staring at his phone like he was seeing some dark secret no one was supposed to ever see. He looked frightened in a way, or maybe I was the one who was frightened because of what I had to say to him.

"Okay..." I said to Ana who was still talking in front of me, then walked away and was heading towards Derek now, wondering how to calm my beating heart.

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