Mariah's POV
The ride home is so peaceful. Derek holds my hand while we listen to "Conversations" In The Dark" by John Legend. I didn't think this kind of romance existed. So loving, so safe. I've never felt more alive in this moment. And I've most definitely never felt more glad to be alive. Before Derek, I just wanted to die. I wanted to end my suffering. In a sick and twisted way my suffering led me to him. Fate has a twisted mind, I swear.
We pull into the driveway. Derek gets out of the car and runs over to my side quickly opening the door to let me out. Stella is waiting on the porch. She has the biggest smirk on her face.
"So much for hanging out," she giggles. I blush
"Sorry to keep her Stella, I had some extra work to do at the office then I decided to take her out to dinner.
