Page 96 of If You Love Me

Iona

Isat in my living room watching the live footage of Tyrion and Evenie in his bedroom. I’d damn near paced a hole through my living room the entire time they were gone. Here he was taking this bitch on a date while I was sitting at home waiting for him to get back. It was pure torture watching them, but I couldn’t stop. I’d gone from watching on my phone, to casting the video on my seventy-five-inch television in the living room. I needed to hear and see everything like I needed air to breathe.

It had, indeed, become an obsession.

I hadn’t been to work in a week and a half. I barely ate, and when I did eat, it was just enough to stop the stomach cramps from not eating. I hadn’t showered in days. All I did was replay these videos, cry, and drink, then pass out from the drinking when it became too much.

It had consumed me.

Here I was watching my man… the only man I’d ever really loved, move on without me. I had to watch Summer Rose fawn over her mama like she was her entire world. That used to be me.I used to be on the receiving end of her and her father’s love. I used to be the one that made them happy. The worst thing that ever happened to me was her coming back.

It wasn’t my fault she got kidnapped.

It wasn’t my fault she lost ten years with her family.

Yet I was the one suffering. It wasn’t fair.

“What’s on your mind?” Evenie asked.

“I’m just admiring you,” he said, kissing her toes. “Pretty ass.”

“Ha!” I laughed at the screen. “She doesn’t look better than me.”

I watched her, blushing and shit. I hated that bitch.

“I have something for you,” he said, going over to the dresser.

I sat up straight as I watched Tyrion rummaging through a drawer. When he turned around with a small black box, my eyes widened.

“I know the fuck not!” I yelled, sliding to the edge of my seat.

“I know we have a long journey ahead of us, but you were made for me, Ev. God took His time and handcrafted you to fit every part of my life. I’m so sorry I ever tried to have the life that was always meant to be with you, with someone else. No matter what happens, no matter the circumstance, I will never not wait for you again. If I can’t be with you in this life, I’ll just wait until I can be with you in the next. I love you… I love you past my heart, past my body… I love you with my soul.

“You and Summer Rose are my greatest gifts and my biggest blessings. There is nothing in this world I wouldn’t give for either of you, love. I would lay down my life to make sure that you and that little girl are okay. I know we’re technically already married, but I wanted to give you this ring to reaffirm my commitment to you. If you decide to wear it, I want it tobe with pride. Evenie Jade Lewis… will you do me the honor of remaining my wife?”

Evenie giggled.“Yeah, man.”

He kissed his teeth. “Try that again, woman. I just poured my heart out to you.”

She laughed as she wiped the tears from her face. “Yes, Tyrion James Lewis. It would be an honor to remain your wife.”

I picked up my liquor bottle and hurled it at the television, causing the screen to shatter. My anger surged as I flipped the glass coffee table.

“Son of a bitch! You regret me? Me! After all I’ve done for you, you selfish fucking bastard!”

I stormed into the kitchen to my liquor cabinet only to be disappointed because it was now empty.

“Fuck!”

I slammed the glass door, causing it to shatter. Leaning against the counter, I took several deep breaths, attempting to calm my nerves. Standing up straight, I tossed my hair over my shoulder and sauntered back into the living room to grab my phone. I swiped to the camera app and clicked on it. The first thing I saw when the image populated was Evenie on top of Tyrion, riding him. I felt like I’d been stabbed in the heart watching the look of pleasure on his face.

He liked it… loved it.

“That’s it, love,” he whispered, running his fingers through her curls. “Take what you need.”

“Fuck!” He groaned beneath her. “You’re so fucking beautiful, baby. So fucking perfect. Look at me, Ev. Please… look at me.

“I love you so much,” he declared, kissing her neck. “All of you. Every piece of you belongs with me, and I am never letting you go. You’re my heart and soul, Evenie.”

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