Damien hugged me and kissed my lips. He allowed me sob softly in his arms for the first time in weeks without scolding me. I allowed my emotions to purge itself as memories of months ago flashed through my mind. “I am sorry Damien” I apologized, after realizing I was sniffing my nose in his suit. Damien chuckled and handed me his handkerchief. " It is ok Mama. Let it out” . I held his shoulder as I laid on his chest and slowly my sobbing stopped. " Did your Dad give any reason for his actions? Did he in any way explain why he handed his company to Cole, your step brother who you just met for the first time? “ Damien asked, coldly. I inhaled and leaned out of his arms. “He didn't till after the company hit bankruptcy after a few weeks. He invited me over several times but I didn't show up, till the day I eventually did. My Dad's appearance broke my heart. We sat at the Garden and he explained everything to me.Mr Dave's POV. “ I have always been proud of you Irene”, I sa
Irene hugged me and cried in my arms. I held her and inhaled her sweet scent. I missed her. “I am sorry about your mom's death, it wasn't my intention to steal her away from you" I apologized, sobbing. Irene raised her head and wiped my tears “it is ok Dad, let's not talk about it anymore" she said, sitting up. I bowed my head in shame as pictures of my mistakes flashed through my mind. I made the wrong decision by entrusting my years of labor to Cole and his greedy mother Anabel. I looked at Irene and gently wiped my face with a small towel. “It is no longer news that my business has faced bankruptcy. Irene, Cole and his mother walked into my life and ruined it within twenty one days. Irene, I can barely do anything right now. You are all I have now. Please help me, help the company” I pleaded with all of my heart. Irene held my hands and they didn't keep still, they kept shaking for almost three minutes. Irene raised her head and nodded with a weak smile. "I promise to
Irene hugged me tightly and made soft baby sounds. “I will miss you," she said softly, leaning on my chest. I cleared my throat and hugged her softly, I was already missing her even before she spoke the word. I woke up the next day and I packed my bags and freshened up quietly trying not to wake Irene. I dressed up casually and sat next to Irene on bed. She was a beauty and I wished we were traveling together. I touched her hair gently and she subconsciously yawned and held my fingers on the bed. I tried to free them from her grip but it was much more difficult. Irene opened her eyes and whispered my name. She got up and scanned me from head to toe before rubbing her eyes. “Where are you going?" She said sleepy. I smiled softly at her and took her hand. I wore her one of my favorite bracelets I got two years ago and kissed her hand. “I told you about my trip last night mama. I will be gone for four days and I want you to be the good girl you have been,ok?" . Just lik
Collin ignored and paid less attention to all I had to say. I tried to touch him and I saw the beast in him. “Don't! Don't ! If you still love those fingers, don't touch me with them" he said coldly, but with so much intention in them. I stood there like a paused AI. “I lost two men and my niece" he announced with pain in his voice. At his words, I looked around and counted the men silently, like lightning, I realized that the Russian guy was not among the men standing. Walked slowly to the dead bodies and gently took away the covers on their faces. To my greatest shock, he was among the dead bodies. My knees went numb, it was the first time I had felt cold on a sunny day. I screamed in pain, holding my mouth from screaming more. I sobbed like a child till Collin walked to the car and opened the door. He carried sleeping Irene on his shoulder and walked past me. Just like a controlled robot, I stopped crying as soon as I saw her. I walked behind Collin till he tied her up
“Well! well! well!" Agnes said, standing up from her seat. "How are you Irene? “ She asked with a sneer. I sniffed my nose and remembered Damien's words " Don't act weak in front of an enemy, your boldness is their greatest fear and doubt. In their fear and doubt, they make mistakes that will be to your advantage “. Despite my weakness, I kept a bright face and a straight face. Agnes walked around me and pushed my head. She grabbed my hair and gave me a dirty slap on my face. I kept my eyes firm and held back my tears. My composure annoyed Agnes. Agnes slapped me several times till I tasted blood in my mouth. “You little brat of an obese father” she cursed. I spat out the saliva mixed with blood in my mouth and chuckled loudly. Agnes channeled all her anger on me and kept hitting me till she ran out of breath. " You can't laugh again right? “ She breathed heavily. I raised up my head and stared at her by my side and laughed more. " That's all you can do Agnes! Come on! Act
Agnes POVI waited for hours till Damien's silly wife gained consciousness. Her guts irritated the living day out of me. As soon as she opened her eyes, I poured the bowl of ice water I had kept on the table on her. She yelled as those ice cubes landed forcefully on her body. “Not so smart now right?" I mocked, laughing loud. Irene raised her head and smiled instead, pissing me off more. " To what end ? You want to satisfy your ego? You tried to ruin my relationship with Damien and you failed! Why do you even think you would succeed in this? My husband will get you, Cabin city is too small for him to not fish you and your goons” she spat on me . I slapped Irene so hard with all my might. “Shut the fuck up!" I yelled hitting her again. “You have a loud mouth right?" I asked stuffing a piece of towel deep inside her mouth. I watched her yell and struggle as the towel filled up her mouth. Irene's words and confidence kept thoughts in my head. I struggled to not believe Damien w
Collin stared at me like a moron and allowed me to try to get the chip off his hands but I couldn't. He blocked me off and pushed me away. “What are you doing? Are you that dumb !! Shit" I cursed. Collin walked out of the room and locked the door from outside leaving me and Irene trapped in the room. I watched Collin from the window pack up his things slowly with his wounded arm and left with his men. I banged on the door yelling and pleading with Collin to let me out but I banged in vain. I leaned on the door and slowly leaned My head on it. It began to make more sense to me, Jerry was right, I was all alone. I fell down in defeat with tears in my eyes and regret on my face. I stared at Irene and noticed she was breathing weakly. Seeing her in that state gave me a ray of hope. “I didn't lose after all! You are definitely going to die” I whispered. This time, Irene didn't get back at me as usual. She raised her head, looked at me and passed out. Damien's POV “We got a
Few minutes later, Madison walked in with Mr Dave who she assisted in walking. Mr Dave looked more panicked than I was. Immediately they walked closer, I stood up and offered him my seat immediately. “Where is the doctor, what is the problem? How long has she been in there?" Mr Dave bombarded me with many questions at a time. “Twenty minutes sir, she has been in there for twenty minutes. I don't know what the issue is yet Sir, but I will definitely find out". This was the first time I spoke vulnerable before Mr Dave. Mr Dave was heartbroken even when he didn't say a word. Madison was by his side comforting him. “Dear lord, please save my little girl. Punish me instead for all her sins" Mr Dave sobbed silently. The doctor walked in and called my attention. “Mr Damien, your wife's condition has been stabilized. She suffered some bruises, she would recover in a couple of weeks. For now she needs to rest. I will also advise you to keep her mind away from anything that would trigg