DESTINED PARTNERSHIP

Destined partnership

Chaper 9

Previously on destined partnership chapter 8

But as I looked into Alex's eyes, I saw something there that gave me pause. A glimmer of fear, perhaps? Or a hint of desperation?

Whatever it was, it made me wonder if Alex was telling me the whole truth. And if he wasn't, what was he hiding?

CONTINUATION

I decided to push Alex for more information. "What do you mean, Damon is hiding something?" I asked, my voice firm but controlled.

Alex hesitated, his eyes darting around the room as if he was checking to make sure no one was listening. "I don't know if I should be telling you this," he said finally.

I took a step closer to him, my heart pounding in my chest. "Alex, you have to tell me. What's going on?"

Alex took a deep breath, his eyes locked on mine. "Damon is...complicated," he said. "He's got a past, Tiffany. A past that could hurt you."

I felt a chill run down my spine as I processed Alex's words. What kind of past could Damon possibly have?

But before I could ask any more questions, Alex turned and walked away, leaving me standing there feeling confused and frustrated.

What was Damon hiding? And why was Alex so determined to protect me?

I decided to confront Damon and demand some answers. I pulled out my phone and sent him a text. "We need to talk."

Damon responded immediately. "What's up?"

I hesitated, unsure of how to phrase my question. "I need to know what's going on with you and Alex," I said finally.

There was a pause, and for a moment, I thought Damon wasn't going to respond. But then, his text came through. "Let's talk in person."

I nodded, even though he couldn't see me. "Okay."

We made plans to meet up later that day, and I spent the rest of the morning feeling anxious and unsure.

What would Damon tell me? And would I be able to handle the truth?

I arrived at the coffee shop early, my nerves on edge. I had a feeling that this conversation was going to change everything.

Damon walked in a few minutes later, his eyes scanning the room until they landed on me. He smiled and made his way over.

"Hey," he said, sitting down across from me.

I nodded, trying to play it cool. "Hey."

Damon leaned back in his chair, his eyes locked on mine. "So, what's going on? You said you needed to talk to me about something."

I took a deep breath, trying to gather my thoughts. "It's about you and Alex," I said finally. "What's going on between you two?"

Damon's expression changed, his eyes clouding over. "What did Alex tell you?" he asked, his voice low and even.

I hesitated, unsure of how much to reveal. "He said you're hiding something," I said finally. "That you've got a past that could hurt me."

Damon's eyes flashed with anger, but he quickly composed himself. "Alex doesn't know what he's talking about," he said.

I raised an eyebrow, skeptical. "Really? Because it seems like Alex knows something that I don't."

Damon sighed, rubbing his temples. "Look, Tiffany, I do have a past. But it's not what you think. And it's definitely not something that's going to hurt you."

I leaned forward, my eyes locked on his. "Then tell me," I said. "Tell me what's going on."

Damon hesitated, his eyes searching mine. And then, in a low, husky voice, he began to speak.

"I used to be involved with some bad people," he said. "People who did some terrible things. And I was a part of it."

My eyes widened in shock as I processed Damon's words. What kind of terrible things had he been involved in?

But before I could ask any questions, Damon continued.

"I got out," he said. "I left that life behind and started over. But Alex...he knows about my past. And he's been trying to protect you from me."

I felt a surge of emotions as I processed Damon's words. Anger, fear, confusion...but also something else. Something that felt almost like...relief?

Why was I feeling relieved? And what did it mean?