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79: THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM
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ADRIANNAA ring woke the tired me. I frowned. I didn’t like being disturbed while I was sleeping. My eyes were still closed, too tired to open them. I stretched my hands around my bed to find my phone.It had to be on the bed or something. Or maybe on the nightstand?I groaned. I slowly sat up, with a grumpy face. I stretched my hand towards the nightstand, my eyes still closed, and then I felt something. I knew it was my phone so I brought it close to me.I didn’t even bother checking the caller id as I was still very sleepy, so I picked up the call and took it close to my ear.“Hello?” I said with a huge hint of dissatisfaction, to let the person on the other phone know that I didn't appreciate them disturbing my sleep.The other side was silent for a while before they spoke. “Adrianna?” The person said, and my eyes immediately snapped open.I knew that voice. I instantly took the phone away from my ear, checking the caller id. My eyes darkened.Jasmine? What was she calling me for?
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ADRIANNA “Adrianna” she called my name, her arms out in an attempt to hug me. I swiftly took my eyes away from her belly so I wouldn't look weird. I stretched out my hand for a handshake. I definitely wasn’t going to hug her, not after all she did to me. Her arms slumped in disappointment but I didn't care. She raised her hand and shook me. I retracted my hand immediately, not even allowing it to reach a second.I walked behind her to have my seat. I heard her scoff, but I just rolled my eyes at that.I was only here to know why she wanted to see me and that is all.I looked down at the table, and she had already ordered a drink. It looked like iced coffee. She walked over and sat down, a huge smile on her face. A side of me knew that this was just fake. “So, why did you want to see me?” I asked as I placed my hand on the table.I wanted this short and quick. If she had something to say, she should say it quickly, so I could leave. “Well, i just wanted us to have a talk on someth
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ADRIANNA“She did what?” Theresa gasped as she looked at me. She looked both worried and angry.“Why would she do something like that?” She added as she began to pace around. Her hands curled in a fist. “I_I don’t know” I shrugged and walked towards a seat that was situated in the dining room.I slumped on it, my mind still reeling from both shock and anger. It all happened in like a second, that i didn’t even have the time to process it.“She called me and asked for us to meet, and I thought that she would want to apologize for all she had done to me, only for her to do this to me” I pointed at myself as I looked up at Theresa, blinking back the tears that threatened to fall down my face.Theresa slowly nodded and walked towards me. She placed her hand on my shoulder, and leaned in to hug me. “It’s okay honey. Don’t cry”I sniffed as I reciprocated the hug “i_i don’t want to, but it hurts so much. What did I ever do to her? She is my sister for God sake, why is she doing this to me?
Last Updated : 2025-01-26Betrayed by my ex, Loved by his brother 83: THE HEAT OF AN ARTIFACT
ADRIANNA I stood there, not knowing what to do. I didn’t know if i should just tell the truth or just come up with a quick lie. I looked around trying to scan through, thinking of different things to say to get myself out of this situation. “Ehm” i said as i held my purse tightly in my hands. My palms felt sweaty, like the purse could fall out of my hands at any moment. “I_” I said as I raised my right hand up but dropped it. I walked towards a mini table that sat by the wall and dropped my purse on it. “I was with Theresa” i said as i walked to him, totally leaving the details of me meeting Jasmine and all. Ethan’s shoulders that were previously tensed up loosened a little. He nodded as he took me in his arms and gave me a warm hug.“I was worried” he said as he placed a light peck on my cheek. He lightly grazed his fingers through my hair and it felt so freaking good. “You don’t have to worry, okay?” I said, my eyes closed and lips left slightly opened as I basked in the gentle
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ADRIANNA I stood still. My body, unwavering and unwilling to move. I stared deep into his eyes, searching…Searching for what exactly? I had to idea.“I want you so badly” Ethan barely whispered into my ear making my heart flutter. He leaned in further, like in an attempt to kiss me, but stopped.He took one hand away from my waist and placed it on my neck as he stared deeply into my eyes.“Can i?” He asked. His hand on my neck became even more tense, like he was scared to do something wrong.I knew he was asking if he could kiss me, but for some reason I just didn’t know why I couldn't answer. I stared at him, for what felt like hours, my eyes never leaving his.“I_i_ehm” I finally brought out what sounded like words. “Anna is calling me!” I almost screamed as I quickly moved back, removing myself from his grasp. I immediately turned around, not even waiting for his response. I bursted out the door, and just kept walking, never stopping until I got to the familiar door.My room.I
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ADRIANNATWO DAYS LATERI stared out the window as I held my chest, trying to soothe the tensed up pain I felt.This was really happening. It was the day of the divorce. I would finally be cutting ties with Raymond. I had really anticipated this day and I was definitely excited when the days were coming close, but now that it was here, I was… I think scared.I knew I wasn't supposed to be scared but for some reason, I was. A knock on the door brought me out of my thoughts. I took my hand away from my pounding chest and adjusted myself on my bed.“Come in,” I said. The door clicked open, and Ethan poked his head inside. “You sure I can come in?” He said, with uncertainty in his tone.I nodded with a little smile on my face. He opened the door wider and stepped in, walking closer to my bed. I stretched out my hand to the chair by my bedside and Ethan took a seat.“So” he began.“Today’s the day” he said and I nodded. “How do you feel?”I stared up at him, before turning my head down
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ADRIANNAA large building came into view. We were now in front of the court. Roland drove around and parked in a car park, and right after, Ethan stepped out and opened the door for me. I stepped down and stood in front of the court.“Well here we go!” I let out a really deep breath that I didn't know I had been holding. I began to walk into the courtroom with Ethan behind me. As I stepped in, I sighted Mr. Collins at the corner. I waved at him, and watched as he walked towards me.“Good Morning Mrs. Greene” he began as he slightly bowed, and took my hand in for a shake.“Trust you had a wonderful night?” He added.I shook his hand with a smile on my face. “I sure did” I tried not to appear tense.Mr. Collins released my hand from his, and looked over my shoulders before looking back at me. “And who might this be?” He slightly nodded his head behind me. I turned around to figure out what he was talking about, and I immediately let out a smile.“Oh this is Ethan Greene”“Raymond’s br
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ADRIANNA The beeping sound woke me up. I tried to adjust to the burning light as I slowly opened my eyes. It wasn’t hard to figure out that I was in a hospital because of the white walls and the beeping monitor. I struggled to sit up but i felt too weak to even move my fingers. Turning my head to the side, i found Ethan sitting on a chair. His eyes closed and his head bowed like he was sleeping.“Ethan” i tried to call his name, but only a whisper came out. My throat felt dry, like I hadn’t drank water in days.I looked around and down at my hands. There was an iv drip connected to my hand. I waited for a little while, gathering the little strength I could muster. I took my left hand to my right hand and slowly ripped off the iv drip.I tried to stand up, but I failed again. My legs, too weak to move.Ethan must have heard my ragged breathing and painful moan, because he quickly stood up from the chair and rushed to me.“Adrianna? What are you doing? You have to stay in bed. You hav
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Betrayed by my ex, Loved by his brother 92: SURPRISE MERGER
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Betrayed by my ex, Loved by his brother 88: FINALLY HOME
ADRIANNA TWO DAYS LATER“Alright Mrs. Greene. You’re free to go now” the doctor announced, and I couldn’t help but almost leap in excitement, ignoring the little pain I still felt in my stomach area.“Thank you” i shook his hand.Just like the doctor had said, i was able to be up on my feet in two days and the pain in my belly had reduced. Although, i hadn’t made a full recovery, i was still able to leap for joy when the doctor announced that i would be discharged today.Ethan had also made sure he brought everything i needed, and anything that would make me comfy and i was so grateful for that. “Let’s go” Ethan tapped me on the shoulder, and i nodded, following behind him as he led the way outside. We got out of my hospital room, and I couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.“Feels good to be out soon” i whispered as i stretched. “It does right?” Ethan asked with a wide smile on his face. “Now let’s go home, so you can rest a lot more”We walked out of the hospital, and in fro
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