WORTH IT! THE DRIVE
Chapter 1: DAY 1
Devyn and Nick met while she was at College in Hawaii, Devyn's roommate put her on an online chat against her will. She started talking to Nick, and that changed everything. He lived in SoCal, and was 11 years older than her, no kids, never married. She wasn't expecting anything out of this whole situation.
Devin and Nick have been talking online for awhile, they decide to trade numbers. Nick calls Devyn at her Dorm, when Devyn hears Nick's voice, something tells her this is the voice you've been waiting for, you can trust him, you will be safe.
Devyn loves the sound of Nick's voice, they talk for hours, and are absolutely hooked on each other. But the distance is going to be difficult. They share intimate conversations, explore each other's minds, and share their deepest secrets.
Devyn decides Nick needs to know something "Nick, there is something you need to know about me, I'm a virgin, and probably don't have the experience to keep up with you." He can't believe it, but he absolutely believes her.
Nick tells Devyn "Well, I admire that. I have had sex, with more than a few women, but mostly just for pleasure. Nothing serious, I did however, meet a girl a few months ago, we ended up sleeping together, and now she has told me she is pregnant, and that it's mine."
Devyn's heart stops, but realizes there's no reason to be upset and doesn't hold this against him. "Oh wow, that's a lot. What's your plan for the baby?"
Nick responds, "I want a paternity test first, as she lives in another state. If it's mine I will do whatever I can to help raise the baby, if she lets me."
Devyn hears pride in his voice, but at the same time hears heartbreak because it isn't how he envisioned having a family.
Devyn has been in college for two years, and has decided it is no longer something she wants to pursue. Devyn has been seeing someone, and he's asked her to move out of state with him. She's really thinking about moving, but wants to check in with Nick, just to see if anything is still possible with him.
She reaches out to Nick, they have not talked for a while. There were no real rules of engagement, meaning they were free to see other people since there were so many miles between them. The man she's been seeing is a good guy, treats her well and they have a good relationship, she feels strongly for him.
When she talks to Nick, she explains what's going on, "As you know, I've been seeing someone here, I really like him, and he's asked me to go back with him to his home state. I'm seriously thinking about going, you know a change of scenery, but I wanted to ask you about what our future might be. Do you and this girl have plans?"
He tries to sound positive, "I had a long talk with her, she knows it's my baby. I'm trying to get her out here, she wants me to go there, but I can't leave my job. I'm probably going to regret this but I can't leave this baby. If something changes, you will be the first to know. She knows we still talk, and that is why I haven't been reaching out to you. I'm sorry for being so distant, I miss talking to you and I really do have feelings for you, but I've gotta get this baby thing figured out first."
She tries to understand, and gives him support to do what he feels he must do. Devyn is leaving at a later date she will be flying alone, her flight has a layover in LA, she's trying to get Nick to stop at the airport so they could meet before she goes out to the Midwest.
When it comes time to leave, Nick hesitantly agrees to meet Devyn at the airport. She can't wait, it will be a long 5 hour flight. She arrives at LAX, Nick isn't at the gate. She walks around, hoping to spot him somewhere. She finds a payphone, and calls his house, his Mom answers, "Nick isn't home, can I take a message?"
Devyn wants to cry, "Tell him Devyn called, Thank You." She is heartbroken, she was really hoping he would surprise her, but he didn't. She realizes he must be pretty loyal. So she's going to be catching her next flight. Had he shown up, Devyn had decided she wasn't getting back on the connecting flight.
Devyn arrives at her new destination, Chris is there to pick her up. Several months go by, things are good, Chris asks Devyn to marry him, she agrees. Once they are married, Chris becomes another person, and his true colors begin to show.
After work one day, Chris sits Devyn down and wants to tell her what he wants. He sets down the rules, she is not to talk to other men, whether they are friends or former classmates, he makes it clear, no one but him. If she leaves the house she needs to be back as soon as she is done, and he wants to know where, when, who and how long she will be gone. Miss the given time and he will be waiting outside for her. He tells her she doesn't have to find a job right away, which he determines will keep her away from everyone, so she spends a lot of time at the house alone.
While Chris is at work, Devyn gets on the computer, and emails Nick. She tries to call him as well. She doesn't realize the trouble this is going to cause. Chris gets home, and of course checks the computer, then the phone. Devyn is in trouble, Chris takes her to the bedroom, and starts yelling, Devyn is scared, then he tells her he wants to have sex, there's no way she can say no, who knows what he would do. She lays down and lets him do what he does.
This is a repetitive situation, regardless if Devyn does anything wrong, she has no say in what happens in the bedroom. When Chris comes home from work, sex is the first thing he wants, even when he has a visitor. There's no shame, he just takes Devyn into the bedroom, gets what he wants and walks out. Leaving Devyn alone, and embarrassed as she walks out of the bedroom. He doesn't even attempt to make it enjoyable, it's all about him. She is definitely not in love with Chris, and his actions prove he doesn't really love her. He played her pretty badly, and she believed his bullshit.