Rage. That's what Olivia Bennett was feeling when she ran away to Australia. She's been off the grid, offline, and off men for nearly eight months.
It's the start of 2021 and she's ready for her busiest year yet. Movies, music, and fashion work line...
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Both dogs were scratching and jumping at the front door while it was being unlocked. I stood a few feet back, smiling at the sight and holding my phone to record them. Dylan finally appeared in the crack, laughing as he dropped his bags, pushing the door open enough so both dogs could jump on him as he squatted down.
"Daddy's home," he said as he cradled Noon to his chest, petting his back while Bear licked at his face excitedly. "Okay, okay, enough loving."
I laughed softly, catching his attention. I stopped recording and put my phone into the pocket of my sweatpants. "Hi, handsome," I greeted.
He turned slightly just to kick his bags in and shut the door. Then in two long strides he was hugging me. I giggled joyfully, wrapping my arms around his neck. "My angel. God... I miss you."
"I missed you too," I smiled, pulling back to cup his face. "My baby is finally home. Thank god."
I leaned in to kiss him but he turned his face and my lips met his cheek. "We need to talk," he said, slowly going to unwrap his arms.
I shook my head, "No! Don't let me go."
I squeezed him tight and he held me, nuzzling his face into my neck. I closed my eyes and took in this moment. Because I was afraid of what he would say next. We've briefly talked the last two days. But we kept it light. And I still worried he would call off the wedding or break up with me or something.
But with his arms around me. It felt like my whole world was being held together. I was wrong. I would not be okay without him. I didn't want to be alone. I didn't want anyone else. I needed to do everything to keep him here with me. I couldn't go back to being single. I wouldn't. And I didn't want to have a baby alone. I wanted to start my family with him. Like we agreed.
