This chapter made me so emotional! ಥ‿ಥ
FIVE YEARS LATERA Z R I E L“Mr. Marino! Can you give us details about your new investment?”“Mr. Marino! There are rumors that you recently launched a new company in New York, is that true?”“If yes, how do you intend to manage businesses in two separate countries?!”“There are rumors circulating around you and the famous supermodel, Gigi Smith! You both were seen having dinner two nights ago and your fans have been curious! Are we hearing wedding bells soon?! “Mr. Marino!”“Mr. Marino!”“Mr. Marino…!”I let out an agitated sigh as your voice got drowned out as I walked into my company. Of course the press would find out about what I was trying to keep a secret for a while now. And I honestly blame my press team for not being secretive enough.They just had to slip up.I walk into the building grumpily, ignoring the greetings from my employees. I honestly wasn't in the best mood right now, hell I never was. Thankfully they had the sense to move out of my way, knowing I could snap a
D E L I L A HI hurriedly walked into the elevator, a cup of hot scadding coffee on my left hand and a stack of documents on my right hand.I was in serious deep shit.My boss was known for being strict and unforgiving when it came to punctuality, and I had just given him a solid reason to unleash his fury. As the elevator doors closed, I tried to gather my composure, but my heart was pounding in my chest like a drum.With each floor the elevator passed, my anxiety escalated. I couldn't shake off the image of Mr. Peterson's stern face, and I knew I had let him down, big time. How I had managed to avoid his wrath in the past was beyond me, but luck had finally run out, and I was about to face the consequences of my tardiness.The elevator finally reached his floor, and I took a deep breath, trying to summon whatever courage I had left. I stepped out and approached his door, praying for a miracle that might save me from the inevitable reprimand. Steeling myself, I raised my fist and kno
A Z R I E L I pinched the bridge of my nose, my hand itching to punch him for wasting my fucking time. “What the fuck do you mean by the rooms are occupied? I specifically asked for a room two weeks ago and now you're telling me this?” The manager nervously looked at me, his hands trembling as he shoved it into his pocket. “I'm so sorry for the inconvenience Mr. Marino. We take full responsibility for our actions and that's why we are ready to make amends. The mistake was from our side. But the good news is, we rented an apartment for you for a week but there is a slight problem…” “Spit it out already.” I gritted out impatiently. “The apartments are on the outskirts of the town. But be rest assured that will be no disturbance for the rest of your stay. We've got it all covered.” I let out a sigh. “You are so fucking lucky that I am in one of my best moods today. Shows how unprofessional you all really are. I really hope I face no disturbance in that apartment or I'd make sure you
D E L I L A H“Mummy!” I heard a squeak from behind me before feeling a tiny body colliding with my leg.My mouth split into a grin and I reached down and picked him up, smothering kisses on his face. Kian wiggled away from me and poured his lips. “I'm not a baby!” He said , stomping his foot.I chuckled, ruffling his hair. “You will always be my baby.” I looked up at Melissa who was watching with a smile on her face before turning back to my son. “How did your day go baby?”His eyes significantly lit up at my question as he grinned. “I had so much fun, Mummy! I told Aunt Melly to get me a hotdog too but–”Melissa let out a groan. “Kian…”Kian looked like a deer caught in headlights, making me realize that he wasn't supposed to tell me that. I narrowed my eyes at Melissa, dropping my comb on the table and crossing my arms in front of her. “What are you both hiding? Please don't tell me you fed my son one of those unhealthy hotdogs in the park, Melissa.” I gritted out in annoyance. We'
D E L I L A H “You know how much I hate going to club parties.” I groaned out as Melissa forced me into another lungs constricting dress tonight. She was, in her words, 'trying to find the perfect dress for me. I snorted internally at the thought. More like trying to kill me. “Oh will you stop whining for the untenth time? You're not going to convince me out of this.” She growled, picking out another dress and scrutinizing it on my body. “I'm not trying to convince you out of anything! You're not the one going for a date in a club! A club, Melissa!” I finally snapped, folding my arms across my chest. “Shhh, lower your voice. Kian is asleep, you wouldn't want him throwing a tantrum now, would you?” Melissa whispered quietly, looking at the door. “At this point, I don't mind if he wakes up. At least he's going to stop me from going through with this.” I said, pulling down the dark blue dress to at least cover up my thighs. “I look like a prostitute, Mel.” “You're just so fucking
D E L I L A HI took a step back, my eyes wide open in shock. “N-no… ” I didn't know when the word slipped out of my lips.He turned away from me and I felt frozen to the ground. He picked Alex up like he weighed nothing, slamming his body to the wall and punching him in the face over and over again.After Azriel had battered his face with blows, securities rushed in right on cue. They turned towards me sympathetically. “We saw everything over the cameras. We are deeply sorry for not getting here on time, ma'am.”I nodded my head, too shaking up from what just happened to even say a word. I watched as they handcuffed both of Alex's hands, dragging him out of the club and hopefully to a police station.I was left alone with him. My heart pounded loudly in my chest that I was sure he could hear it. The noise in the club was drowned out as we stood, staring at each other. There was a thick silence for what felt like forever but was only two minutes until I couldn't handle it anymore and
D E L I L A H“Kian, it's time for school! You don't want to be late!” I heard Melissa yell, waking me up from my sleep.I sat up, groaning as I felt a throbbing headache in my head.“But I don't want to! I don't feel well so I don't want to go to school!” Kian's voice was the loudest as I heard little footsteps running around Melissa's room. He originally sleeps in my room but decided to sleep in Mel's room last night because I yelled at him and didn't say sorry.Boys.I stumbled out of bed, still feeling groggy, and made my way to Melissa's room. Kian was throwing a tantrum, and I knew it was my responsibility to handle the situation.“Hey there, champ,” I said, trying to sound cheerful despite my headache. “I know you don't feel well, but sometimes going to school can help you feel better. You'll get to see your friends and have fun.”Kian pouted, his eyes still filled with stubbornness. “I don't believe you! And I'm still angry with you, Mummy!” He pointed his index finger at me i
D E L I L A H There was a very thick and tense silence in the car as it drove. Azriel has refused to say anything for the past five minutes and my body hasn't stopped shaking. “Azriel, I–” The way he whipped his head so fast and glared at me was enough to shut me up. Even Kian noticed the tension in the room as he snuggled into my body. What the hell am I going to do?Shit shit shit, I was in so much shit. Why do things never work in my favor? I closed my eyes,trying to draw in a deep breath but I still felt restless. He knew, didn't he? It was so fucking obvious. Kian is a spitting image of him if his golden eyes haven't given it away. But I still have the right to deny it, right? The driver's voice snapped me out of my thoughts, informing me that we had arrived at Kian's school. I nodded my head at him in thanks, unbuckling my seatbelt, I got out of the car, placing Kian to his feet. I walked Kian to the entrance of his class. “Be a good boy and don't pick a fight with anybod