[ Madeline ]I didn’t come out of my room for dinner. Sleep was also far from my eyes even though I was tired. Rachel Parker is definitely on something and I need to be more careful this time but Damien’s closeness with that witch is the biggest challenge I have to face.“Madeline, I have served your breakfast. Please, eat something before you leave for work. I know you are mad at Damien but do not play with your health.” Nancy tried to convince me to eat as she served my breakfast and the mouth-watering aroma of fresh waffles and some blanched vegetables made my stomach gurgle.“I told you that I had my dinner with my friend, Nancy. I was full. I am not a fool who starve for others who doesn’t care for anyone except themselves. They are selfish people.” I said taunting Damien indirectly.Nancy chuckled in response.“Damien is only worried about you, Madeline. You know him better than anyone and spit this anger. You want the babies to born with anger issues.” Nancy eyed me.“The kids
[ Damien ]“Damien Rosewood, what pleasure do I have to have you here at my house this early?” Garry Parker, who was still in his nigh robe, said.His excitement looked fake and he was only mocking me. He wanted me to go to his doorstep and he succeeded. Last night, Rachel gave me a call to tell me that her father refused to comply to my wish.“Yes, Mr. Parker. You are a busy man so I thought giving you a visit at your residence is more suitable for what I have to say to you.” I said taking a seat next to him and a maid served me coffee.“Taste this coffee, I have ordered these beans from Brazil’s village where they grow one of the most unique and rarest flavours.” He said.“You know how to pick everything with care so you have the best of the best, am I right?” I raised my brow sipping the bitter liquid which was indeed very strong and tastier.“That is true, Damien. I do everything with a plan and keep the best for me.” He said.“Where is Rachel and Mrs. Parker?” I asked because he
[ Madeline ]For entire day, I couldn’t concentrate on my work. Every time I tried to focus on the task given by Mrs. Vance, my mind went to Damien. I hadn’t seen him since last night after our heated encounter. Mrs. Vance didn’t even give me a chance to go to his office for his signature which she usually asks me to do.“Maddie, come on, let’s go for lunch.” Emily’s voice pulled me out of my thoughts. I looked and realized that everyone had already went to have their lunch.“Oh, sorry, I didn’t realize. The project files need my mono focal attention. Let’s go but today, I also brought my lunch. My aunt thinks I should eat homemade meals because my stomach upsets when I eat food which isn’t cooked at home.” I said picking my tiffin.“Your aunt cooks most delicious food, Maddie. I won’t ever eat outside if my Mom such an amazing cook like your aunt.’ She said as we made our way to the canteen area.As usual, Liam and Cilia had reserved us a table. I chose to sit beside Emily as I didn’
[ Madeline ]“Damien, I don’t want to talk about it. So, please, there is no need to bring the old skeletons out of the closet. I have moved on and I want you to respect what we have buried in the past.” I said in a flat tone, it was still difficult for me to talk about my divorce with him.It was the darkest phase of my life. I wouldn’t have survived if it wasn’t Ellie or my grandfather who helped me to get on my feet and heal my wounds given by him.“Madeline, I am sorry.”I was again silent. Was he drunk because he just said the ‘sorry’ word to me?“Damien, please don’t…” I warned him, my eyes brimmed with tears.“I am sorry, Madeline. I had left you with my weird family. You had to suffer alone and when you needed me the most, I served you with divorce. I am sorry for the sins I have made. I am truly sorry.” He said looking down and I finally realized that he wasn’t drunk.He was actually apologizing me for abandoning me. Anger rushed through my veins when those painful memories r
[ Madeline ]Damien’s confession left me dwelling in myriads of conflicting thoughts. If his confession is true, then I am going to be dammed. Why did I not see it? Was my immaturity and insecurity blinded me that I failed to see his problems and just gave up.Damien looked completely broken. I had never seen this side of him. His each word kept resonating in my ears for the rest of the day. Luckily, I had wrapped most of my work before the lunch so as soon as the clock hit five, I prepared to leave.I need some fresh air and solitude to figure out my next moves. If Damien is right and he’s telling me the truth then I am making a huge mistake, rather another sin to break him.“Jay, we’re not going to home. Actually, I need to see someone.” I told Jay because they’d directly head to Damien’s residence.“Ma’am, I have received strict orders from Mr. Rosewood to take you back home safely. You are not allowed to go anywhere else without his permission. So, I suggest you to call him first
[ Madeline ]After meeting Nana, there was no doubt left in my mind that Damien was also a victim of some deeper and more deadlier plotting. But the question again raised in my mind…Am I ready to forgive him and move on from my past?Am I ready to give him another chance?“Madeline, I had been looking for you everywhere? What are you doing here at this hour?” Nancy’s voice forced me to look up from the crystal-clear water of the swimming pool“I am sorry, I didn’t see the time. I found peace here so I came without telling you. Please, forgive me.” I apologised for making her worry about me.“It’s okay. I also love to spend my free time in the garden or near the fish pond.” She said giving me a gentle pat on the back as we headed back into the house.“I am feeling hungry now.” I told her with a grin.“I came here to call you for the dinner, Madeline. Damien and Ava are waiting for you.” She informed me.“Nancy, can I have my dinner in my room?” I requested her and she halted.“Madelin
[ Madeline ]The fresh air in the coastal area, humid but cold. I could smell the sea in the bright sunny afternoon as soon as we stepped down from the plane.I put on my shades and smiled. The scenic beauty made me feel good. I always wanted to make a trip to Mexico but I didn’t had money and when I finally came, the circumstances aren’t good.“Oh, My God! I will have sunburn.” Ava whined.I shook my head with a chuckle. She had been complaining since she boarded the plane whereas I mostly slept so I could make most of the time I spend in Mexico to make the trip memorable for myself.There were three cars with Mr. Ramirez’s personal assistant waiting for us.“Oh, Gosh, when will we reach at the hotel?” Ava said fanning herself.I and Damien were behind her. We hadn’t spoken much. I mostly spent my time with Mrs. Vance.“Ava, you, Mrs. Vance and Madeline are going in the same car.” Damien stopped Ava when she was about to get into his car.“Damien, I am your wife. Why do I go with you
[ Madeline ]I slept after having a light lunch since I was jetlagged. When I woke up, it was already four in the evening. I checked my phone and saw a few missed calls from Damien and a text from Mrs. Vance. I yawned and stretched my arms.I opened Mrs. Vance’s text first. She told me to mail her the notes I made on the key points which I forgot to mail her. So, I first mailed them to her and then I went to fresh up. I felt much better after cleaning my face and ordered myself a cup of coffee.I was shuffling through my social media when the doorbell rang. I thought it was room service so I went to open the door.I was surprised to find Damien at the doorstep.“What are you doing here?” I asked him. I didn’t know why but I was pissed off at him.“Why didn’t you pick my calls?” He asked me back with a deadpanned look.“I was sleeping, use your common sense.” I replied with a roll of my eyes.“I know but it makes me worried because you haven’t left your room since you came here.” He sa
[ Damien ]“Damien…” Madeline ran into my arms as soon as I stepped into the house. I immediately found my solace and hugged her even tighter.“I was scared. I begged the police to allow me to see you but they didn’t listen to my pleads.” She broke down into tears and my heart clenched seeing her like that.“I am back home, Maddie. Please, don’t cry. You are my strength. I need your support the most right now. Please, stay strong for me.” I said stroking her back.She broke the hug and looked at me with red swollen eyes, it was evident that she had been crying ever since she heard the news.“I can assure you that I will fight till the end. I haven’t killed her and I need to find the culprit who took someone’s life just to seek revenge on me.” I assured her wiping her tears. “I believe you, Damien, you can’t kill anyone but whoever killed Ava, they must be really dangerous people.” She said.“Nothing will happen to us. I am going to find them very soon, Maddie. Please, don’t stress yo
[ Damien ]My mind stopped working. I didn’t know what was happening around me. I was summoned to come to the police station, they interrogated me for hours, asking me same question again and again. I had no idea what was going on.Ava was killed and the blame fell on me that I wanted to remove her from my way. Her family was persistent to prove it. The killer left no evidence but they found my hair at the crime spot and I didn’t know what were they trying to prove.I just sat there silently, my mind went to all the directions and imagined the worst outcomes. I had no alibi. Who was backing a low life coward like Ava’s father?Most importantly, my heart was scared for Madeline. Did she already know? What will happen to her if I go to jail. My own family is her enemy.I rubbed my face while gazing at my shoes.“Mr. Rosewood, you can leave as for now. Your bail is approved. I must say that you have the best lawyers in your pocket but I am also not someone whom you can buy with money. Ma
[ Darius ]“Please, stop. You are tickling me.” Madeline giggled when I dropped feathery kisses on her open cleavage.“Why? Don’t you like when I kiss you here, like this?” I kissed her throat and made my way down to her valley, her back arched with the slow pleasure I was giving her.“Damien, you’ll be late. Just go, the court opens at ten and it’s already eight. You can’t be irresponsible.” She reminded me for the fifth time since we woke up.“You are a mood spoiler. Yes, the court opens at ten but our case will be discussed at eleven thirty. You know I am not the only man who wants divorce from an unhappy marriage.” I said rolling beside her but locked her in my arms.“Hey, don’t say that it’s offending because I am also a woman and in most of the cases, men are at wrong.” She glared me.“Ouch, I am sorry. I didn’t mean to target the women but those who are toxic.” I apologised and kissed her nose.“You’re such a sweet talker but we can’t stay in bed like this. Come on, let me get
[ Madeline ]“I am nervous, Damien.” I said, my body broke into sweat as soon as the driver pulled the brakes in the parking lot of the clinic.I was at the doctor for a routine checkup. I haven’t consulted her after my incident but now, I wanted to ensure that my babies are fine and we are also there to find out the gender of our babies which made sweat even more.“Don’t be nervous. We’ll get to know today what we’re having. Personally, I want girls, a replica of their mother, beautiful and smart.” He said grabbing my hand and kissed my palm.“I bet your mother won’t wish for that.” I laughed and we made our way inside the clinic.“I don’t care what others want, Maddie. For me, you and our babies are my first and foremost priority regardless of their gender.” He said and it touched my heart because most of the men wish for a boy.There were no other patients so we were directly led to the doctor’s office.“How are you doing, Madeline?” Doctor asked me as she gestured us to sit.“Doct
[ Madeline ]“Madeline, it’s already very late. Please, take some rest. Damien must be caught in some important work otherwise he would be home by this time.” Nancy tried to tell me for the umpteenth time but my anxiety was growing with passing hours.“How can I sit at ease, Nancy? He left with Ava as soon as we come home. It’s already ten and he hasn’t responded to my calls and texts. I don’t know what is happening between them or where has he taken her.” I shared my concern with her while tapping his feet on the floor.She gave me a helpless look and decided to wait with me as other house staff already retired to their homes. Nancy stays with us in the mansion.“Did he say something or you observed something unusual before they left without informing me?” I asked her and she looked away. I knew she knew something which she wasn’t telling me because hemigh“Damien asked me and other maids to pack Ava’s stuffs and it’s already sent back to her home.” She told me and I was shocked.“He
[ Damien ]“What are you saying, son? You want to divorce my daughter? What happened? Did she do something to upset you?” Ava’s father asked when he recovered from the shock that my news delivered to them.“Yes, she tried to kill my babies.” I said, there was no point of saving her because her family will again use her as a pawn to trap another family. I have investigated their background and I found they are in debt and it will be easier for me to get rid off such greedy family.“What?” My mother’s face turned red because her heirs are the only valuable tressure for her.“Mother, I can explain you. Trust me, I didn’t wan-” She couldn’t finish her sentence as my mother slapped her hard across her cheek.“How dare you to hurt my grandkids. Have you forgotten your place?” Mother yelled at her menacingly.I stepped between them to stop more violence because I wanted to sort the matter peacefully and also want to close the chapter there.“Mom, we can also talk in a civil way. There is no
[ Damien ]I don’t know how to thank the Almighty who gave me everything back which was taken away from me. I still feel like it’s a dream or a miracle.A miracle precisely.When Madeline revealed that she is pregnant with our babies, not Ava and mine surrogate twins, my happiness had no bounds.After a really long time, I realized what true happiness means. It was a surreal experience that I never want to forget. It gave me another reason to fight for my love and my happiness. Finally, my dream of having a family with the woman I love will be fulfilled.Madeline got discharged the next day but the doctor advised her strict bed rest for a week and I’ll make sure she follows all the precautions because I don’t want to take another chance.“Welcome home.” Nancy exclaimed with a wide smile and ran to Madeline first whom I was holding for support even though she denied but I didn’t listen.“Nancy, how are you?” Madeline asked her as they shared a hug.“I am good but this house felt empty
[ Madeline ]When I tried to open my eyes, I felt like my body was hit by a truck and my head was heavy. The last time I recalled, I was at the Ramirez’ party, dancing with Damien and then his wife came. We argued and she pushed me.My heartbeats increased and a known fear gripped me. My breathing became uneven as I remembered feeling a sharp pain in my abdomen before passing out.My babies!“Hey, calm down, you are fine.” I heard Damien’s soft voice and I looked at my right side with blurry vision. His face came into my view and I saw a relieved smile on his face.I removed my oxygen mask and laboured my breath before asking him about my babies, “How..how..are the babies?” I looked at him dreadfully.“They are fine because their mother is a fighter. She will protect them at any cost.” He said gently stroking my hairs.I closed my eyes and thanked the God. I didn’t know when the last time I felt this much happier after knowing that my babies weren’t hurt. I would have died if somethin
[ Darius ]“Please, save our baby.”These words kept ringing into my ears as I anxiously tapped my feet on the tiled floor of the hospital corridor, continuously praying the Almighty to keep my babies and Madeline out of danger but her words pushed me in a web of confusion.Why did she refer the babied as ‘our’ babies?They are my babies, it’s true but they’re not blood related to her. The more I recall her words, the more I was desperate to seek my answers. Only Madeline can answer me.“Damien, she’ll be fine. You have to keep faith.” Giselle, who insisted to come to the hospital with me saying she is a local and she knows the place better than anyone else. Miguel also provided security and privacy for us so the news won’t leak in the public.I requested him to handle the guests who witnessed the whole scene. I don’t want this news to reach to my city and to my family or my enemies.Half an hour later, the team of doctors who were treating her, came out. I rushed to them. My heartbea