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Another Chance At Love Chapter 132
Dan woke up just before dawn with a splitting headache. He felt sick and again vowed never to drink again. As usual he couldn’t remember everything that had happened the day before, but he remembered enough to know he had behaved badly. Seeing the bruise on Adele’s face confirmed it. Feeling sick and ashamed of himself, he quietly climbed out of bed and dragged himself downstairs to make something that would help with the hangover.He sat on the sofa, fuming. So Zoey was behind everything, was she working alone? Or with Craig? He remembered how Zoey and Karen had tried to convince him Adele was sabotaging the company. Now he knew Zoey was the one doing it. Were she and Karen working together?Wait till Dad hears this, he thought. Then frowned as he remembered he had confronted his Dad yesterday. He couldn’t remember everything except that he had quit as co-CEO.He groaned. He would have to apologize. Damn Zoey! What was she hoping to gain by all this?He sat there till the sun cam
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Adele’s Pov “Thanks so much for your help Miss Taylor.” The brown haired woman said, smiling broadly. “Call me Claire, and it is my pleasure.” I said. “We really appreciate it,” her fiancé said. He also had brown hair, in fact they looked like siblings. “We were so lost as to which design to use then we met you, and now everything is falling into place. You have been a big help.” “I am just doing my job.” I closed the catalog we had been going over, looking at designs for their new home. They stood up and I followed them to the door. “We would like to invite you to the wedding.” The woman said. “Yes please come Claire.” Her fiancé agreed. I hesitated. I hadn’t been to a social event in years and didn’t want to go, but they were my clients, I had to refuse carefully. “It is on Saturday right? I may be busy that day,” I said gently. I saw their faces fall. “But if I am not I will come.” I said quickly. “I promise.” Their faces brightened. They praised me once more then
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Adele's PovI was slightly shaken as I half ran to Rachel’s house. I kept looking back, but there was no sign of the man.By the time I reached Rachel’s house I had calmed down. I wasn’t been followed.I knocked on the door. I could hear Jay’s excited voice from inside.“Mommy’s here.” He squealed.The door opened and he jumped into my arms. If it had been daytime he would have been looking out of the window and seen me coming. He would have run outside to welcome me, like I used to do to my dad. I shook off the memory and hugged him tightly.“Hey mommy, guess what? We have a new slide at our school.”“That’s great.” I said.“Welcome Claire. You are just in time for dinner.” Rachel said as we followed her into the house.“Really you shouldn’t have.” I said.“I should and I did. It isn’t fair for you to go home and start cooking after a long day.”We went through this conversation almost every evening. Rachel would have dinner waiting for me when I came to pick up Jay, and I would be
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Adele’s PovI felt relived as I opened the door to my apartment. It was two tiny bedrooms, a living room, and kitchenette. Not much, but it was home. And after a long, hectic day, I looked forward to coming home.I put the groceries in the kitchen then got Jay ready for bed.“Mommy,” he said as I combed his hair.“Yeah sweetie.”“Why don’t I have a family?”I froze in shock.“What do you mean?” I asked.“At school today my friends talked of their grandmas and grandpas, aunts and uncles. How come I don’t have any?” “Well my mom, your grandma, is in heaven.” I explained.“With my daddy?”I swallowed nervously. “Yes.”“What about grandpa?”“He lives in Fresno with your other grandma and your aunt Karen.”“Can we go see them? Please? I want to meet them.” He begged, looking at me with his bright blue eyes.“Okay we will.”“When?” He asked eagerly.“I am so busy now…but I will make time. I promise.”He smiled happily and I felt my heart squeeze painfully.I put him to bed and kissed him g
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5 years EarlierAdele’s Pov That morning I woke up to a warm sunshine and a cold ball of uneasy in the pit of my stomach. Today was my twentieth birthday and I was full of excitement. So why the cold ball of fear? I had no idea, except I felt as if something terribly life-changing was about to happen to me. But what? Was anyone going to die? No! Of course not. I was being silly. Today was my big day and nothing bad was going to happen. I was just excited and why not? Dad had promised me a big party. As the CEO of the largest winery in the state, and one of the richest men in the state, I knew the party would be the talk of town. I jumped out of bed and ran into the shower. I hummed happily as I showered, then got dressed, admiring my hot body in the full length mirror. I was already imagining the party and all the rich kids that had promised to attend. I was a bit disappointed though because my boyfriend Harry won’t be attending. He was out of the state. But I told myself I wo
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Adele’s Pov What the hell! Why were they doing this to me? When Karen turned seventeen a couple of months ago we’d had a huge party. I had helped organize it and had been very happy for her, despite my efforts not being appreciated. So why couldn’t I have a party now I was twenty? Why had dad suddenly change his mind? I had a feeling Tina had something to do with it. She must have convinced him to change his mind after I had left for school. I felt tears sting my eyes. Why couldn’t Tina treat me like her daughter too? Why the hate? I sat down heavily on my bed. Tina hadn’t always been this way. Dad had met and married her three months after we had lost my mom to a car accident. I had been three years old then. Looking back now I suspect he and Tina may have been having an affair, although I had no proof. But if my suspicions were correct, it would be very heatless of him. Sleeping with another woman while he was married to my mom. At first Tina was an angel, or so I thoug
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Adele’s Pov “You are not going to a party dressed like that are you?” Lucy asked as she let me into her house. “What is wrong with it?” I asked, looking at my blue blouse and miniskirt. “Everything is wrong with it. Come on let’s get you into something sexy. Today is your birthday. You need to look sexy.” She said and led me to her bedroom. “Where are your parents?” I asked as I noticed she was unusually loud and carefree. Usually she was always quiet and acting innocent when her strict parents were around. “Out to a party of their own. Here put this on.” She pulled a dress out of her wardrobe and handed it to me. I put it on. It was black, short and tight. “It is beautiful, but isn’t it too short?” I asked trying to pull the dress lower. “Nonsense! This is perfect for the party. You look hot girl! Even Harry won’t recognize you.” I laughed. “Right!” “When is he coming back to town?” She asked. “Next week. I am so horny I can hardly wait!” “Ma
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Adele’s Pov I woke up the next morning with a headache. I groaned as I opened my eyes then shut them quickly. The sunlight streaming in hurt them. I was tired and sore, with no memory of what had happened the previous night. I tried to open them again and was able to keep them open. I looked round. I was in one of the bedrooms and I was alone. My heart skipped in fear. What had happened last night? I tried to remember. It was all a blank. But my underwear was missing and I was sore. I looked at the bed and the soiled sheets confirmed my fears. I’d had sex. I nearly passed out with fear. Sex with who? And where was the person now? Why would I do something so reckless? How could I have cheated on Harry? I was dying of shame. I looked around and found my panties on the floor besides the bed. I picked it up and shoved it into my handbag, then staggered out of the room and went to find Lucy. All the partygoers were sprawled everywhere, snoring drunkenly. I found her lying on th
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Dan woke up just before dawn with a splitting headache. He felt sick and again vowed never to drink again. As usual he couldn’t remember everything that had happened the day before, but he remembered enough to know he had behaved badly. Seeing the bruise on Adele’s face confirmed it. Feeling sick and ashamed of himself, he quietly climbed out of bed and dragged himself downstairs to make something that would help with the hangover.He sat on the sofa, fuming. So Zoey was behind everything, was she working alone? Or with Craig? He remembered how Zoey and Karen had tried to convince him Adele was sabotaging the company. Now he knew Zoey was the one doing it. Were she and Karen working together?Wait till Dad hears this, he thought. Then frowned as he remembered he had confronted his Dad yesterday. He couldn’t remember everything except that he had quit as co-CEO.He groaned. He would have to apologize. Damn Zoey! What was she hoping to gain by all this?He sat there till the sun cam
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Dan was lying on the floor. Adele could hear his funny breathing from the door. She rushed to him. The housekeeper who had heard her scream came in to see what was happening.“Call an ambulance! Quickly!” Adele told her and began feeling for a pulse.She smelt alcohol in his breath and was scared he had been poisoned.The ambulance came and she rode with him to the hospital. While the doctors worked on him, she called Chris and told him what had happened.He was there in less than ten minutes. He found her pacing in the waiting room.“What happened? Where is he?” Chris asked panicking.“Inside. I found him unconscious on the floor.”“Do they have any idea what is wrong with him?”She shook her head. As if to answer his question the doctor walked up to them.He told them Dan had taken a sleeping medication and alcohol.“This particular drug shouldn’t be mixed with alcohol. Thank goodness you found him on time, it could have been really bad.” The doctor concluded.“Do you think he did
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Six years earlier. Craig sat in his room seething. Downstairs Dan, his dad, and his dad’s business partners were celebrating the conclusion of a major deal that golden boy Dan had made happen. Craig had listen to them shower praise on the asshole before storming upstairs. If he stayed a minute longer he would kill someone. Even though Dan had just joined the company he was already popular and well liked, while all his dad did was criticize Craig for dropping out of college. He had always hated Dan right from the minute he came to live with them. Dan was good looking and smart, so Chris liked him more than his own dumb, lazy kids. Craig had been happy to hear of the divorce and hoped the jerk and his aunt would finally fuck off. But to his shock, Chris adopted him. At first Craig tried to compete but he was too lazy, so instead he tried to make trouble for Dan when he could. But no matter what he did it never seemed to hurt Dan. His door opened and Zoey came in. “One more o
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Hal looked at her puzzled, then his eyes widened as he remembered who she was. The girl from six years ago who had been drugged by her friend, before he had taken her to the bedroom. He tried to pull himself together. “Ms. Richards,” he began, “I am Hal-” “I know who you are.” Adele said shaken. “You drugged and raped me six years ago.” Hal turned white. Fuck! He thought, he would have to play it cool. “Excuse me? I think you are making a mistake.” He said. “No I am not. At a party six years ago you drugged my drink, raped me and ran away. You thought you had gotten away with it but here you are. Thank goodness the statue of limitations hasn’t run out.” His eyes widened. “No there is a mistake! It wasn’t me!” “Tell that to the cops. You left me with something that would prove I am right.” She took out her cell to call security. Panicking, he turned to leave. “No matter where you run I will find you. All your information is with the company you work for. Once the co
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“What are your plans for today?” Dan asked me as we walked to our cars. “The usual I guess. I am hoping to see my Dad and have a drink after work and talk about my mom. I can’t believe so much time has passed since she died.” I said sadly. “Would it be okay if I took you to dinner this evening and heard about your mother too?” Dan asked softly. “Yes. I will ask Brenda to watch Jay.” “Let’s meet here by closing time.” On my way to work I stopped by the cemetery to see my moms grave. There was a huge bouquet of roses on her grave, I knew they were from Chris. They were fresh and I guessed they had been put this morning. I put my own bouquet besides it and knelt beside her grave, remembering how months ago when I had wondered who was behind my troubles, and heard the name Karen whispered I had thought I was being ridiculous. But now I knew better. After staying for a few minutes I drove to work. “The guy representing the investors was here to see you.” My assistant said whe
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Zoey sat at the dining table brooding over a cup of coffee. She was used to going to work every morning, being forced to stay at home was hell for her. She was really pissed and blamed Adele for her situation. Dad had humiliated her because of that rat. She won’t rest until Adele was disgraced and run out of town. Craig came in. He too was in a bad mood. He had spent all night thinking of was to reduce his spending. It made him mad to think he had to now manage money. He joined Zoey at the table and poured himself a cup of coffee. “What are you mad about?” She asked. “I have lost my job, I am the one who should be mad.” “The universe dosen’t revolve around you Zoey Richards.” Craig snapped. “You lost your job, too bad, the asshole froze my fucking credit card!” Her eyes widened. “He did? How? Why?” “Why do you think?” “How did he find out? I thought you were always careful.” She said mockingly. “Shut up!” He growled. “So how did it happen?” “He caught me on
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Dan was discharged from the hospital the next day. Adele brought him home where Chris and Rachel were waiting to welcome them. Jay was in school and Brenda had the day off. “So are you strong enough to get back to work tomorrow? We still have a contract to work on.” Chris said as they sat having an early lunch. “Chris! He just got out of the hospital.” Rachel reminded him. “I am okay, honestly I can’t wait to get back to work.” Dan said. "Are you sure?" Adele asked. He nodded. “Good so how about tomorrow?" Chris suggested. "The earlier the better.” “Yeah I can start tomorrow. ” Dan hesitated. “I hear you fired Zoey, wasn’t that a bit harsh Dad?” “No she deserves it.” Chris said. “She deserves worse.” Rachel said. “So does Karen.” “Well now we know what they are capable of, they are harmless.” Adele put in. “You guys forget them and just concentrate on yourselves.” Chris said. They finished lunch and he stood up. "I have to get back to work. See you guys later."
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“Hey Dan.” Karen said coming in. “I heard you were ill. I came to see how you were doing.” “What is your business with how I am doing. Shouldn’t you be somewhere plotting and planning with Zoey?” He snapped. She winced. “I am sorry about that, but it was Zoey’s fault she planned everything. I-“ “Let me help you finish it, ‘I didn’t know what I was doing.’ Please spare me the sob story and get out.” “Dan I am sorry. But I love you, that’s why I went along with it. I never wanted to hurt you, only Adele.” “Is that supposed to make me feel better? Because it doesn’t. Please leave. I love Adele and we are happy together so go.” “But we were together first before she came along!” Karen said angrily. “No we weren’t. You kept forcing it but I wasn’t interested. I was crazy to even consider you.” “How can you say that?” “Because it is the truth. Please go before I send for hospital security.” “I am not giving up.” She said. “You will be wasting your time.” “We will see
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“No! You can’t fire me!” She protested. “I can and I have! I don’t want you anywhere near this building. Box your stuff and get out!” “I am your daughter.” “That is why I have given you enough chances to change your stupid, evil ways but you won’t. I know all about your plotting against Adele, from the pool party, to the listening devices, to working with her stupid sister. I have known all along and kept silent but now I have had enough! Pack your stuff and get out. If you are still here after thirty minutes I will have security escort you out!” Zoey was too stunned to speak. She stood up and walked like a zombie back to her desk. Her dad had fired her again! What the fuck! She felt angry and humiliated. She packed her stuff carefully so her co workers won’t know what was happening and mock her. She managed to drive home, numb with shock and anger. She dragged herself into the house and went straight to the bar. She poured herself a drink and swallowed it down. She was to
