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92. Saviour or Destructor?
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When I came back home, I found my mother and Philip talking over something. Philip had taken a day off from work as my mother had a doctor's appointment and I had an important case to handle."Angel?" My mother looked surprised to see me entering the living room. "How come you are back so early?" She glanced at Aiden in my arms. "And he was supposed to come back with the bus, right?"I closed my eyes and released a frustrated sigh, dropping Aiden to the ground. Instantly, he ran to his uncle Philip, wrapping his arms around Philip's legs. Philip caressed his head softly.Aiden knew that his uncle was often the buffer between me and his mischief, the one person who could sometimes save him from my anger. That's why he has gone to him and it is not the first time he has done that.As much as Philip hates Damien and Aiden reminds him of him, Philip still loves Aiden. My family looks at Aiden as my son only. They don't relate him to Damien.They are showering him with as much love as poss
Auctioned to my Brother's BestfriendΒ Β Β 94. Mentor cum friend
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Auctioned to my Brother's BestfriendΒ Β Β 95. Didn't you miss me?
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Auctioned to my Brother's BestfriendΒ Β Β 96. Damien's junior version
"I want the guardianship of my son." I was utterly stunned by his request, and for the first time in years, I was lost for words, unsure of how to respond to the audacity of his demand.That was the reason I wanted to have full custody of my son, but this involved him getting to know about Aiden, which I didn't want.My eyes remained wide, and my body froze in place, but that didn't stop him from continuing."The name of the lady who has taken away my baby is Angelica Smith." I blinked at him in disbelief."And not only this, she didn't even mind telling me about my son." Why would I have told him? So that he could take my son away from me and leave me helpless once again?"What happened, Miss? Why did you stop? File my case." I reacted quickly, slamming the file shut with force. He flinched at my move, whether genuine or just pretending; I couldn't be sure. But I couldn't let him continue."Get out!" I shouted in frustration.The room is soundproof, so the voice is not going out.
Auctioned to my Brother's BestfriendΒ Β Β 97. Unwanted Gift
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Auctioned to my Brother's BestfriendΒ Β Β 98. Helping Hand
I was struggling with bags, Aiden, and the door when suddenly a helping hand rested over my palm. My eyes moved up to look at the intruder and I was surprised to find Mr. Clayton here. My eyebrows shot up in surprise.What is he doing here?"You?" I asked, my voice reflecting my astonishment."Yeah, I thought you needed some help," he chuckled, glancing down at the bags I was carrying, Aiden's keys and the car."Yeah, but what are you doing here?" I asked him."Well, I came for some shopping. My mother needed a few things. When I came out, I found that my car had ditched me. I was about to hire a cab when I saw you," he explained with a warm smile on his lips, explaining everything to me. "Ohh," I nodded my head in understanding, "that's not a problem. I can give you lift." I chuckled"No, it's fine. I don't want to bother you," he said."Bother? It's completely fine, sir," I replied, a bit surprised by his reluctance."Uppss," he scrunched up his nose. "I can't take a ride from you
Auctioned to my Brother's BestfriendΒ Β Β 99. Watchful eyes
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Auctioned to my Brother's BestfriendΒ Β Β 100. The crossroads
"Today, I will pick up Aiden," I informed Philip."Why?" he asked, puzzled by the sudden change in our routine."Because it's my day off today," I explained.Richard has opened a new branch, expanding his firm. So tonight he is throwing a party for that. He gave leave to his current employees for today. "You could accompany me," Philip suggested."Uh, please, Philip, just go out with Mia," I insisted.Philip had evening shifts at his office, making it convenient for him to pick up Aiden, whereas Mia had morning shifts. Due to their work schedules, they rarely had the opportunity to spend quality time together. Today, Mia had also taken a day off, and I wanted them to enjoy some quality time away from the stresses of work and family.It would be wrong from my side if I waste his time when I myself could pick up Aiden. "You are not going alone to pick Aiden" he declaredFrom the last one month, since I have encountered Damien again on the streets, Philip is picking him up. He is doin
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Auctioned to my Brother's BestfriendΒ Β Β 120. Forgiveness and New beginning
All of us came back to the venue and Damien didn't leave my hand, even for a second.It felt like he was afraid that I would run away from him but now that I have accepted him, I have done that with an open and clean heart. I have decided not to think about that bitter past and to start a new life with him on a happy note.As we entered the venue, we met with the most unexpected guest. Damien looked down at me, asking if I had any clue about them but I was equally clueless. I am sure Philip and Richard must have arranged it.Suddenly, Damien was hugged tightly. It was his mother. She hugged him tightly."I missed you," she mumbled.Damien hugged him back. She pulled away and engulfed me in her arms as well. I felt her warmth and love through that hug.Daisy was standing at a hand distance from us, looking at her brother with small tears in her eyes. Two months ago, I came to know that Damien has cut all the ties with his sister and they haven't met in the last four years.I could see
Auctioned to my Brother's BestfriendΒ Β Β 119. Heart of Gold
Philip and Richard stepped towards us as we moved away and stood side by side.Unable to meet my gaze with Richard's, my eyes moved down on their own.For the first time, I couldn't understand what's going on in Philip's head from his body language. I know he would not be happy with this decision of mine.Damien was still having eye contact with them, ready to face whatever they had to say, while my eyes were still low. My heart was beating fast in my chest and my body was frozen in the arms of Damien.I was stuck in the situation of choosing my family's will over my love, and this time I decided to go with my heart, because if I had gone with the first, it would have ruined three lives.Suddenly, Damien moved his arm away from my waist. My eyes snapped up in surprise as I thought that Philip must have pulled Damien away but I was completely surprised when both of them hugged.What? Philip is hugging Damien. From what I felt, it was Damien who hugged him first because his hands were
Auctioned to my Brother's BestfriendΒ Β Β 118. Soulful Reunion
"Damien," I called out while turning around but there was no response.How could he disappear in a blink of an eye?Was it just a dream?No! The familiar sensation on my forehead, at the place where he kissed me, was still there. I am sure he was here."Damien!" I called out again.When no response came and I was sure that he was not in the room, I ran to the window and looked down to find a man walking towards the exit with his head hanging low.It was Damien"DAMIEN!" I called out with all the energy inside me.He turned around. His eyes were brimming with tears, and his lips curled into a small smile. He waved his hand to me and walked away."Damien!" I again called out my hand, reaching out for him but he was gone.I blinked and focused but he was already out of my sight. I turned around and ran to the door. At the same time, Philip came inside."Angel," his eyebrows drew in confusion as he looked down at me. "What happened?" "Damien," I cried "What happened?" His eyebrows drew
Auctioned to my Brother's BestfriendΒ Β Β 117. Bride to be
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Auctioned to my Brother's BestfriendΒ Β Β 116. The decision
Richard was completely shocked to know about my past. He was left speechless when I told him everything about my first meeting with Damien, Philip's fake death rumor, my auction, Damien's treatment, the truth and me leaving him at the end. He just listened to me intently without questioning anything but he was all ears to me. I felt relieved to tell him all this because it was like a burden on my heart especially when he was thinking about his life with me. Along with a mentor, he is my good friend as well and I could share things with him without the fear of getting judged. "Since then I have shut the doors to my heart, not allowing anyone to make its way inside." A long silence followed my words. He seems lost in my story, his mind replaying things I said. "Do you still love Damien?" He asked finally breaking his silence. He was silent while I was telling him the whole story of my life but his one question was enough to make me go silent. Drawing a deep breath, I gulped down.
Auctioned to my Brother's BestfriendΒ Β Β 115. Always protective
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Auctioned to my Brother's BestfriendΒ Β Β 114. Promise of father
It's been two weeks since that incident and I am still not over it. I still have the guilt that, because of me, my baby suffered. Aiden has now fully recovered, and he has also started going to school. The doctor asked me not to give him too much stress so I applied for one week of medical leave for him. He was happy about missing school and enjoyed the leaves as if they were holidays.Today I took a day off because I wasn't feeling well. I wanted to pick up Aiden today but Philip wouldn't let me go. He asked me to take a rest, and this is why I took the leave.I was going through my phone while waiting for my baby when the door opened. As usual, I expected him to barge inside the home and shout, telling each and every corner of the house that he had returned from school but instead, he came inside silent with his lips tightly pressed together. His eyes were low and the energy in him was missing.My eyebrows drew in confusion as my eyes flicked up at Philip, asking what was wrong with
