Billionaire's Stripper novel Chapter 60

My eyes widened again.

"After my divorce, I became a private contractor. Like I mentioned before, I met Sebastian. He and I became good friends. We got to talking then he introduced me to Hayden. We've become good friends over the years. I'm happy working for him and you."

"Valen, you don't work for me anymore."

"Mrs. Gaster..."

"...I'm not going to argue. I see now, you both are stubborn." I shook my head.

"Where are you from?"

"Blue Ridge, Georgia."

"Will you continue to work for Hayden when he moves to L.A.?"

"Yes."

"We've got to get you back on the dating scene."

He laughed. "I'll meet the woman I'm supposed to be with, hopefully sooner than later."

I smiled. "I hope so too."

Talking to Valen helped me forget about my problems for a moment.

Valen searched my apartment before leaving. I peeked out of the window. I noticed he was still parked out front.

I placed all my belongings from the club in the closet. I checked my cell. I had no missed calls or text messages from Hayden.

Karena sent me a text:

Are you ok? Do you need me to come over?

No, I'll be fine.

Each day, without Hayden sent me into a darker hole. My father called. He left a message. He wanted to know was I alright. I called him back.

"Lydia."

"Hello, Dad."

"Are you ok? You always come over on Sunday. When you didn't show up, I began to worry."

I tried to sound as chipper as I could. I didn't want my dad to know how many days I'd been crying. Honestly, I didn't know what day it was.

"Dad, I have finals. I just got side tracked. I graduate soon. I can't wait." My voice trembled.

"Lydia, tell me the truth. Did Hayden hurt you?"

"No," I cried.

"I have to go dad."

"Lydia, I will catch a cab and show up at your house."

He doesn't know Hayden and I don't live together anymore.

Sitting in the middle of the floor between the living room and my bedroom, I cried like a fucking baby.

"She was all I ever wanted!" I bellowed from the depths.

"I can't go on without her." I fell back against the cold floor, cradling my face. My body quaked when I realized I would never see her again. She told me she wanted a divorce. My heart was in agony. She told me she never wanted to see me again.

"Lydia! Lydia! I can't live without you."

My father would probably tell me, 'You're young. You'll find love again.'

Lydia Gaster is my first and last love. My only true love. Our kiss we first shared is growing faint in my mind. I can't let it die. I have to hold onto that memory. I can still feel her beating on my chest. Yelling at the top of her lungs that she hates me. That was the moment I checked out. I walked away never looking back at the woman who broke the silver chains around my frozen heart causing it to beat until it was red and full of love for her. I don't know how I will ever get over Lydia. I can't. In my mind she is mine forever.

"Hayden! Where are you?"

"Lydia, Lydia is that you? I'm here," I whispered.

The room filled with light. I shielded my eyes like a vampire.

"Oh, my God! Hayden what happened to you?" she cried.

She pulled me into her arms. "Hayden, come back to me. I'm so sorry. Please Hayden, I'm here. I'll make this right I promise."

When I came to, cold water pelted my naked pale skin.

"Please, come quick!" she shouted into the phone.

"Yes, Valen, he's waking up. Thanks to me." She ran her fingers through her frizzy brown hair, pacing back and forth.