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I sat on the long theater sofa next to her father. He grabbed the remote, lowering the volume.
“Aiden, I want to be frank with you…”
“Excuse me, guys.” Mrs. Kerns appeared in the doorway. “Here are two bottles of beer.” She placed them on the table, then scurried off.
“Like I was saying.” His dark brow deepened. “Nadia had her share of problems in the past I think she’s overcome. Did she inform you of her troubled past?”
“Yes, sir. Nadia told me she was hooked on drugs.”
“She’s only ever brought a few guys over to dinner. They were seeking an education but dabbled in recreational drugs frequently. Nadia was hooked on opiates and occasionally cocaine.”
My heart plummeted. I kept a straight face. Nadia never mentioned what type of drugs she was hooked on. Shit.
“Aiden, you look like you have your head on straight.” He stared me in the eye. “Are you sure she is the woman you want to date?”
Nadia cleared her throat, standing in the doorway. “Dinner is ready. I’ll be in shortly.” Her eyes glassed over.
She tore down the hall.
“Mr. Kerns excuse me please.” I stalked toward Nadia swiping her off her feet and continued into the living room.
Her body shivered in my arms. “Are you going to leave me?” she cried.
I lowered us on the sofa, sitting her beside me. Nadia’s sad eyes stared into mine.
“No, baby. I am not walking away from us.” I palmed her soft hands. “Yes, you should have told me what drugs you abused. I also should have asked.”
She dropped her gaze. I inched her chin up with my index finger until our eyes met.
“You’ve been clean for almost four years. That’s difficult for many people in this world.”
“But if I become pregnant, the doctor would have to deliver our child naturally, because I don’t want narcotics in my system.”
I caressed her face. “That’s a difficult task. I’ll ask your mother to keep an eye on you. If that time ever arises, I’ll also ask my mother to stay with you while you recover, if I am not here. Ok.”
She nodded.
I crushed her lips. “You are most important in my life. Never forget that.”
“I won’t.” She swiped the tears from her eyes. “We can wash our hands then join my parents.”
“Lead the way.”
We washed our hands, and I cleaned Nadia’s face.
“Take a deep breath. We’ll face your parents together.”
She exhaled. “All right.”
Gripping Nadia’s hand, we walked into the dining room, keeping a united front. I glanced into her parents concerned faces as I pulled out the chair for Nadia. Silence choked the air.
“Sorry, to keep you both waiting. But I needed to make sure Nadia was ok,” I stated sitting at her side.
A slight smile formed on Mrs. Kerns lips.
“Daddy, would you lead us in prayer?” Nadia asked.
“Yes.”
