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YVONNEEverything is falling into place. Well, except for my life. Project Eve is already so close to reality. But even if it's not fully done, we are already helping women who were victims of different kinds of abuse. Not only the women Vladimir saved from the ring but also others who sought help from the LGC foundation.I'm back to work. I'm not sure until when I can keep this position, so I am trying to make the most out of it. If possible, I wanted to make sure everything is set for the shelter before I leave."Are you done with the interviews?" Dave asked when he knocked into my office.If I have time, I personally talk to the victims to assess what kind of help they need. It felt good knowing that I was doing something right. Talking to them also gives me some sort of healing from what I had gone through in the past.It was freeing and humbling at the same time. Unfortunately, I am not alone in my misery. Some girls even went through worse."I'm done for today," I answered. "Wh
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YVONNE"Yvonne, welcome back. How have you been?" Dr. Linda asked in a friendly tone when I got into her office. "It's been a while.""Uhm, hi," I tried to smile even though my lips felt numb and frigid, purposefully dodging her question. "I'm sorry I couldn't attend our last few sessions.""Would you mind if I ask why?" she asked.I hesitated for a while. I didn't know where to start, and I felt distracted by what happened before I got here. But I know I have no choice. I need to talk. It's the reason why I'm here—to talk about my issues and try to somehow fix them."A lot of things happened. I went on a trip with... my husband," the last two words came out as a whisper. It felt illegal to call him that way, but it also felt wrong to bring up his name here."I got kidnapped..." I started to tell her about what happened. She asked and clarified some things from time to time, but mostly, she just listened intently as I recalled the traumatic events that I had been through.Before I kne
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YVONNE "What did you just say?" Vladimir frowned, looking at me like I had grown two more heads. We were having dinner that night. I'd been wanting to tell him about my decision since yesterday but he didn't come home last night. I clenched my hands and willed myself to speak. "I want... a divorce," I repeated in a slightly louder voice while holding his gaze. I may not be in the position to ask for it, but I'm so tired of keeping myself in the dark. I can't keep on waiting for him to get tired of me and finally decide to kick me out of his life. I don't even know why he's still keeping me as his contract wife. He could have gotten rid of me the moment Riva turned out alive. Is he using me as a front? Apparently, he's living a more dangerous life than I originally thought. He has enemies. Enemies who wanted to bring him down. And they will stop at nothing. Just like Leon who used her own daughter for his benefit... Who knows when his life or anyone around him will be endangered a
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VLADIMIRMy jaw clenched. I was suddenly torn between wanting to go home to Riva and doing my job. But my guilt won in the end.I stood up to leave. I doubt if I will be able to finish anything even if I stay here. I marched out of the warehouse and told my driver to get me back to the house.I guess I will just take this chance to talk to her. I have so many questions that need to be answered. And she is the only one who can give light to the past. It felt like opening a can of worms, but I needed to know what happened.How did Leon pulled that off? Am I really that stupid to fall right into his trap just like that?I found Riva sitting in the living room when I arrived. She was busy looking at our old photos that's why she didn't notice me.I stared at her. She looked so different from the woman I used to love. She was so full of life. She was like a ray of sunshine that shone through my world full of darkness.Now, she lost that glow and warmth. Was it because of what Leon had put
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VLADIMIR"Dad also paid the doctor at the party who tried to revive me. Actually, he's not even a real doctor," she said as if that was enough to make me fully understand what had happened back then."He also had accomplices in the hospital where my body was brought in."It was too much. I feel like my head is about to explode any moment now. Everything comes back to me. I was too devastated to even notice anything odd happening."They were the ones who declared my death. Then they took my body to the morgue where they switched it into a wax figure."What the actual fuck? Is that even possible?!I gritted my teeth. They played it so well that I never suspected anything! After being sent to the morgue, the next time I saw her body, she was already inside the coffin.It all happened so fast. I was broken, I couldn't even look at her. I blamed myself for what happened and now she's telling me that everything was a charade?!My fists clenched tightly. I wanted to punch someone. I can imag
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VLADIMIRI chuckled humorlessly. Isn't it funny how quickly the tables have turned?I am still thinking about how to gently break it to her. I was considering whether it was the right timing. I didn't know where to start. I was still torn and confused, but it seemed like she had already made up her mind."She can't wait to get away from me, huh?" I muttered as I slammed my bedroom door closed.She probably saw it as a chance to get back her freedom. I couldn't blame her. I shouldn't blame her for wanting to leave. In fact, it was what I came here for.I came here to talk to her about the divorce, but she beat me to it. I should be grateful that we were on the same page. It only made things so much easier for me. It should make me feel less guilty about it.So why the fuck do I feel this way?Was it my pride? Maybe. Knowing she wanted to leave me the first chance she got, probably took a hit on my ego. That's it."Fuck," I muttered as I kicked the bed.I took a deep breath and tried to
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YVONNEMy footsteps were heavy. I felt like dragging my feet on the floor as I walked back to the penthouse. I just came home from the foundation feeling exhausted from a day's work. I pressed the pad of my index finger on the scanner. Every day, I am half expecting my access to the penthouse to be gone. I imagine pressing my finger on it, but it won't open. Or an alarm to go off for unauthorized use.Perhaps it will happen, but not today. The door opened and I let myself in. The whole unit was eerily quiet just like the past few days.Cora is usually gone whenever I return from work. I'm not used to it but I have no choice. I should consider this as practice. Once the divorce is settled, I would be coming home to an empty house every day just like this. Not the penthouse, of course. I obviously can't afford it."You're late."I gasped and almost jumped when I heard Vladimir's voice. I thought I was just hearing things, but there he was, sitting on the couch with a glass of alcohol i
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YVONNEWhat the hell am I doing?!My insides churned, and I immediately panicked when realization started to kick in. I tried to pull away from the kiss we were sharing but Vlad held my face with his callous hands in place."Uhm," I groaned in protest but it seemed to only make him more aggressive.I tried to open my eyes to look at him. His eyes were closed. His kisses were hungry and desperate, owning every corner of my mouth. I could hardly breathe when he finally let me go.I thought he had come to his senses like me, but boy I was wrong!I was still gasping for air when his lips traveled down to my chin and neck! His face nuzzled into the crook of it and I found myself tilting my head sideways to give him more access.Fuck. I'll be damned!"Vladimir," I called his name in an attempt to stop him but my voice came out more like a moan when he started sucking the sensitive part of my skin just a little below my ear.I squeezed my eyes shut. What the hell is he doing?I tried to push
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VLADIMIRNo. This can't be right.I glanced at Blaze who was looking at me apologetically."I know it's hard to believe, but everything points to her," he said.I harshly wiped my face with my palm. It's unbelievable. I can't imagine how she was able to orchestrate something like this.Well, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. I thought bitterly.I squeezed my eyes shut before looking at the files Blaze had given me when I arrived. I scanned them again, making sure I wasn't seeing things. I gritted my teeth while reading.They were complete with bank transactions, emails, and phone calls. I don't know how he got all of this but it doesn't matter now, does it?Everything was traced back to Riva. Riva!My seemingly innocent wife. Her sweet smile flashed at the back of my mind. How could she do this to me? I never once suspected her. Even now, with everything my men found against her, I still find it hard to believe.How could she do this to me?How? Why? Some of the bank transactio
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YVONNEMy head is reeling. I stood behind the closed door, replaying everything that happened inside my head. To say I was dumbfounded is an understatement.I'm in love with you.I can still hear his husky voice and feel his warm breath fanning against the sensitive skin on my neck. Speechless after he said those words, I didn't even try to look at him, even though I could feel his glances while driving back to my unit.I don't know how to process it. It seemed unrealistic. Did he really say those words? Was I dreaming?I pinched my arm so hard to prove that I am awake. I groaned when pain hit me.Shit. It was real!"Aah!" I screamed so loud that I must have woken up the entire building!Damn it! I jumped into the daybed and pushed my face against a pillow, trying to muffle my screams against it.I'm losing my mind!How can he be in love with me? I can't believe this. He must be playing with me! But why would he lie about it?I rolled to my back and stared at the ceiling as if his fac
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VLADIMIR"I promise I'll make it right."Her whole body became rigid in my arms when I held her. I know this sounds like an empty promise, but I meant it."I..." I took a deep breath. I turned her around to look at her. I wanted to see her face. I wanted her to see how genuine my feelings were."I'm in love with you," I told her while staring deep into her eyes. Her lips parted in shock. I had the strongest urge to ravish those lips, but this wasn't the time for that."Do you understand?" I asked when she didn't even blink.I cupped her face, pressing my forehead against her. I can hear her ragged breaths as if she was on the verge of a panic attack."I love you," I whispered. "But I need to make things right this time. I need to... end things with Riva so we can start on a clean slate."She remained dumbfounded. She was just staring at me as if I'd grown another head."Yvonne," I gently called her name. "Did you hear me?"She only nodded but still didn't say anything. I guess it was
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YVONNE"Leave," even I was surprised at how my voice turned out full of conviction. I stared at the darkness in front of us.We were still in the middle of the road when he suddenly stopped the car.He chuckled humorlessly, probably from my audacity to give him an order like that. But I don't care anymore. I just need to do what I have to protect my heart from further breaking into pieces. Because if not me, nobody will."Stop playing with me," I said."I don't know what kind of game you are playing right now," I told him, my voice dripping with raw emotions. I didn't even try to hide how I really felt.I am confused and devastated. His mere presence is enough to fuck me in the head. Every time I see him around, it gives me a glimpse of hope. I don't want to. God knows I don't want to, but my stupid heart couldn't help but assume.Assume that he was here for me. Assume that he missed me. The more I see him, the more I expect him to talk to me and tell me he wants me back.It was pathe
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VLADIMIR What was I thinking? I thought, staring at her as she obviously checked out everything in the room except me. How could I become so impulsive around her? I shouldn't have dragged her here in the pretense that I wanted to talk. I just wanted to be with her for a little longer and that's the only thing I could come up with when it seemed like she couldn't wait to get away from me. "What do we need to talk about?" she asked impatiently. I badly wanted to pull her closer, to wrap her in my arms and inhale her intoxicating scent to calm my shit down. But I stopped myself. As much as I wanted to confess to her, I wanted to settle everything first. I wanted to do it right this time. I should end things with Riva, before even thinking of taking her back. I owe it to both of them. What should I tell her though? My mind was blank. Fuck it. "What?" she muttered while looking at me with a puzzled expression on her face. It felt like I was saved by the bell when I heard a knock
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YVONNEI chose a semi-formal emerald green dress. I took it from the rack and held it in front of me, imagining how I would look if I wore it."It suits you."I gasped audibly when I heard his voice behind me. I turned to look just to find him standing at the closet's entrance. I gulped when I caught his gaze lingering on my body.My cheeks heated up profusely. I can feel the temperature around us suddenly rising. I couldn't help but glance at the air conditioning unit in the room. It's turned off. It's definitely the reason why it's getting hotter here.I'm sure it had nothing to do with Vladimir leaning languidly against the doorframe, looking so damn... Fine..."Uhm, thanks," I murmured, fighting the urge to bite my lip. "I'll take this for the opening ceremony. I hope you won't mind."He looked around the closet. I noticed his jaw ticked when he must have realized that everything was still there."I don't care," he looked back at me. This time, he stared into my eyes intently. "Yo
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YVONNE The silence that greeted me in the apartment was deafening. I suddenly wished I let Selene come with me again. I sighed as I plopped myself into the daybed. I stared at the ceiling as if it was interesting. I felt so exhausted after another day of pretending I was fine. I'm not. I even think I am on the brink of insanity. I'm barely holding on by a thread so as not to fall on the other side. I don't know what I want anymore. I want him gone when he's around, but my heart screams for him when he's not. Damn it. If that's not insane, then I don't know what else is! "Ugh!" I groaned loudly. I should seriously stop thinking about him! I harshly get out of bed to find something else to do to occupy my mind. I winced when I realized there was no food left. I was quite hungry because I had not eaten anything while in the shelter. I sighed. I had no choice but to go out. I can also drop by the store to buy some stocks. I just gathered my hair up into a messy bun, then grabbed
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VLADIMIRI woke up with a heavy feeling on my chest. I pried my lids open just to find Riva sleeping soundly. Half of her body is almost draped on my chest. Her arms were tightly wrapped around me as if she was afraid to let me go.I sighed. I guess she has the right to feel this way. It's my fault. I haven't done anything to give her the assurance she needed.I can't even if I wanted to. Not after finally accepting how I truly felt.I let out a long sigh before gently untangling her from me. I was careful not to wake her up. I don't want another confrontation. Not after last night.I still feel emotionally drained from our conversation. Today, I just want to breathe without the emotional baggage that's been weighing down my shoulders for a while now."Is there any update?" I asked as soon as I arrived at the warehouse.Our operation is back on track, although I refused to deal with clients who turned their backs on me in exchange for a few dollars in savings."We still haven't found
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YVONNEThe next morning, I woke up with a terrible headache. I already forgot most of what happened after finishing the bottle of tequila."Ugh," I grunted as I rolled out of bed. I barely slept last night but I still needed to wake up early to go to work. Dragging my feet to the bathroom, I went under the cold shower to wake my senses up.Selene was still sleeping soundly when I finished. I went to the kitchen in just my bathrobe to whip up a quick breakfast for us. To my dismay, my refrigerator was almost empty. I needed to go to the supermarket later. Luckily, I found a few strips of bacon in the freezer and still a few pieces of eggs left.I popped some bread into the toaster while I fry the bacon and eggs. I checked the pantry, waiting for the bacon to cook to take note of things I needed to restock.After I was done cooking, I set everything on the table and then proceeded to change into my work clothes. I pulled up a pair of stretchable pinstriped dress pants. Then I put on a s
