Chapter 84: Taking Care of Him
Dominique didn’t know how long he had stayed sitting at the front gate of Athena’s penthouse. His mind had been preoccupied with the recollection of memories he had shared with Sabrina in the past. He didn’t bother to check his time.
In the end, he decided to buy beers at the nearby convenience store before returning to his previous spot. He was so determined to see Athena. Furthermore, he felt so lost as if he had nowhere else to go just to satisfy his longing for Sabrina.
Holding a canned beer in his hand, Dominique absentmindedly watched the gentle glow of streetlights across his spot. His thoughts churned with different emotions.
"What should I do now? If Sabrina was alive, I’m certain that she wouldn’t want to see me ever again. But what if Athena is Sabrina? Did she return for revenge? How about Aaron? Is Aaron truly connected to her? Is he our son?"
With a sigh, Dominique took another sip of his beer, the amber liquid soothing his nerves as he continued to gather his thoughts, trying to figure out what he would do next. Whatever the future might bring, he was determined to face it head-on, ready to confront whatever challenges lay ahead.
"If I were given another chance, I’d do my best to redeem myself and ask for Sabrina’s forgiveness," Dominique mumbled with unwavering resolve. "Please... I hope that she is alive. I don’t care if she hates me so much... as long as she is alive... I won’t ask for more."
As the hours stretched out into what felt like an eternity, Dominique continued drowning himself with beers. He couldn’t help but feel a sense of longing as he waited for Athena’s arrival.
*****
The next morning, Athena felt refreshed as she slept well last night.
"Gael, I’m sorry I didn’t finish our movie marathon last night. My eyes gave up from drowsiness." Athena apologized as she smiled sheepishly.
Gael just let out a soft chuckle. "You sleepyhead! Come here. Eat your breakfast first before going home."
"Hmm. I’ll just take a few bites then go home. Have you checked the area?" Athena grabbed the coffee and took a bite of the chicken sandwich prepared by Gael.