DanaDemian and I entered Amanda's house. Inside, it was as cozy as it was outside. Amanda led us to a special room for the tarot session. I learned she had also been a witch for over twenty years.The room had the scent of incense, which I liked, but the strong smell was overwhelming my nostrils and making me nauseous. The woman noticed and moved it away from me.“Sorry, dear. I need the incense for the reading. It’s another symbol of protection for me and the spaces.”I nervously played with my fingers. Demian unexpectedly took my hand and squeezed it. My eyes met his, and he gave me a reassuring smile. I don’t know how he did it, but Demian managed to calm me. I enjoyed the feel of his touch on my hand. My body still craved his touch all the time, and it was ecstatic when he touched me.“As I understand it, someone else has read the cards for you, and that’s where you discovered how real the curse is, right?” she asked. I nodded, and she smiled.“It’s a bit silly to think that I di
DemianThings weren't going well between Rachel and me.Who would have thought our problems would start after we got married?During the months we had a beautiful and passionate relationship, but once we married, the problems began. Rachel was a complicated and immature person. I hadn't realized that before. Or maybe I did, but my emotions of anger and resentment made me believe that Rachel was the perfect woman for me, and now I see she isn't. We had stupid arguments all the time, but it might have to do with what happened with Dana the other night.I returned home because my son wouldn't stop crying for me to come back, but I told Rachel we wouldn't sleep in the same bed until she apologized to Dana. It was also an excuse not to sleep with her, as ever since I realized how confused I was, I felt repulsed sleeping next to her.I haven't been doing things right. For a long time, I thought my life was on track because I had pushed Dana out of it, but now my heart kept calling Dana back
DanaAmanda had brought to light a secret I had hidden from Demian due to Rachel's threats.After the humiliation they put me through at the wedding dinner, I felt the need to tell Demian what that damn witch of a wife of his did to me when we divorced. But I couldn't say it or the real consequences of opening my mouth would hit me in the face.Demian looked at me expectantly, waiting for me to give Amanda an answer, but I had to lie. I couldn't expose Rachel, no matter how much the desire burned within me. Demian noticed my nervousness, but if he cornered me later, I would keep denying everything. However, I would have liked to be alone with Amanda to tell her the truth about Demian's wife. A woman-to-woman conversation.I think Amanda saw something in my eyes, but she didn't ask more questions."So you're saying someone might kidnap her in the future? Who would want to kidnap Dana? She has no enemies."I would love to see Demian's face if he knew he sleeps with the enemy every night
DanaAmanda walked me to the exit and gave me a warm hug goodbye.Outside, Jeremy and Demian were waiting for me, both leaning against their respective cars with their arms crossed. I hoped they hadn't argued while I was inside."Remember to take care of yourself, Dana. Please. I'll see you next week, and I'll stay in touch to let you know what I've found out. Alright?" Amanda reminded me and gave me another hug."Thank you so much, Amanda. You've been very kind to me."I walked to the exit and over to Jeremy. I looked at Demian and smiled at him."Thanks for bringing me.""You shouldn't thank me. We haven't found any solution for this. We need to keep looking for alternatives.""Amanda will find out more. We can investigate on our own, but I want to keep seeing her. It did me good.""Did you good after all the things she said? That woman didn't tell us anything positive, Dana.""We need to have hope. I trust her, Demian. Respect that."Demian looked at me as if I were crazy. He pulle
DanaI knew something was wrong as the guys walked towards Jeremy with malice. Instinctively, I took a couple of steps back."Jeremy, let's go," I said with fear.All I could think of were Amanda's words about the kidnapping. What if the kidnapping Amanda saw wasn't from the past but from the future? Did they want to abduct me?Jeremy wasn't afraid and stood in front of the guys abruptly. I think he noticed that they didn't intend to be friendly with him. But I didn't expect one of them to punch Jeremy in the face and the other to stab him with a silver dagger.Silver is poison to our kind. If the silver isn't removed from our body, the victim can die within minutes or seconds. We're just humans when silver doesn't penetrate.I screamed at the attack. I saw Jeremy writhing in pain and falling to his knees. Drops of blood fell, and I heard his insults towards the thugs."Dana, run!" Jeremy told me.I hesitated for a second, but I turned around and ran towards the entrance of the hospit
DemianDana was waiting for me at the hospital with Jeremy. I sent her a message letting her know I would arrive later than planned. I had an issue with Rachel."Are you leaving again?" she asked, entering the room and crossing her arms. I was finishing getting ready."I have to go. She's waiting for me. We're having another ultrasound.""But I'm pregnant too, Demian. I feel like you're treating her differently from me."I wasn't in the mood to argue, and her words seemed likely to lead to a fight. I took a deep breath to calm myself."I'm not treating you differently. I'm with you every day, and I'm not with her. Dana has risks and needs to be checked weekly.""I have risks too," she clarified."But I'm always with you, Rachel. You never lack anything. My company is always with you. Dana needs my presence. I promised her I would be there for her weekly ultrasounds."Rachel remained silent, but it made me uneasy. I knew she was searching for the right words to counterattack. As I've m
DanaAll I could think about was getting out of here. But my kidnappers wouldn't let me go. They didn't tell me their names to preserve their identities. However, they had no problem showing me their faces.I don't know what the hell Jeremy has been involved in, but it seems he's had trouble with heavy and dangerous businessmen and ended up in debt. Jeremy has refused to pay the debt, and they've taken action. Illegal action, to be precise.It turns out that the trip Jeremy took recently was to resolve these issues. But he resolved nothing. He asked me not to lie to him, but he lied to me about the trip. I was furious with him because his stupid business dealings put my life in danger. My kidnappers told me they wouldn't hurt me, but I couldn't trust them. They took away my freedom to settle an unresolved matter with my husband. They took something he valued to hurt him. And they've succeeded.I was afraid no one was looking for me. I didn't even know if Jeremy was still alive. I felt
DemianI was arrested and taken to a cell. I stayed there for hours until my lawyer arrived and posted bail. I didn't call Rachel because I didn't want her to get upset or for us to fight. I didn't have time to argue with her.Jeremy came to see me at the station just as I was being released. Jeremy looked desperate. He had filed a report at the station."Demian, we have to find her right now. This can't be happening," he lamented, rubbing his face.I saw his white shirt, stained with blood and somewhat torn. But he didn't have time to go and change. People were asking him if he was okay. I didn't even know how he managed to escape from the people who witnessed the stabbing. They must have been bewildered to see him get up as if nothing had happened."I've got my pack on it," I assured him. "We have to find her now. I can't imagine what those guys might do to her. If anyone lays a finger on her, I swear I'll kill them with my own hands. Those bastards..."It was the first time in a lo