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CHAPTER 69- ATTACK
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Divorced in Love CHAPTER 70— AWAKENING
THE SOUND OF THE gunshot kept on ringing in Sydney's head as she stared at Gavin who was being treated in the hospital ward.After the capturer had made the stupid decision of pulling the trigger, hell broke loose. People began pouring out of the hall, running for their lives. Luckily, the intimidating-looking kid's father was a cop, and he had brought his colleagues along with him to the contest.The capturer barely got anywhere before he was pinned down by the cops. Seeing Gavin and Sydney's condition, someone had the bright idea to call an ambulance. Fortunately, whoever hired the man to kidnap Sydney must have been low on cash because the man seemed like it was his first criminal work.He had a bad aim, so the bullet penetrated Gavin's arm instead of his chest.It had been an hour since she and Gavin were brought to the hospital; she had already been treated.Sydney didn't want to imagine what would have happened to her if Gavin hadn't gotten in the way. She remembered when the
Last Updated : 2024-11-12Divorced in Love CHAPTER 71- UNLEASH
Gavin was sitting by the side of the bed, upper body naked with a sling around his arm. There was a chair in front of him. Sydney knew he'd kept the chair close to him on purpose, so, she stayed by the window instead. It seemed like deja vu. A bleak smile tugged the corner of his lips knowing she stayed. He'd seen her and Gabriel in front of the ward door; he saw Gabriel was trying to make her not come in, but she refused. At least, there was still a space for him in her heart. " I thought you'd leave as soon as you got treated." He stared at the unharmed part of her face since she had her face turned away from him. Sydney replied emotionlessly, " It hasn't been long since I got treated. I was about to leave before the Doctor told me you wanted to talk." She flicked the lone tear off her eyelid. Gavin knew she was lying but he played along. " Where's Ethan and Emily?" " Somewhere safe." Gavin wondered who that guy was or at least who had sent him to attack Sydney
Last Updated : 2024-11-13Divorced in Love CHAPTER 72— DEVIL
AVERY WAS WALKING BACK TO GAVIN's in anger. Her plan had failed because of that incompetent man her father had hired to kidnap Sydney. She had paid him half a million to capture Sydney and bring Sydney to her so she could mess her up and blackmail Gavin into paying 600 million dollars for her release. No, it wasn't the man's fault, it was Gavin's. He had lied to her that he was going to work when instead he went for Emily's contest. She wanted to rip off Gavin's face. Why does he enjoy ruining her plan?! It wasn't over, he'd regret every dime he made her waste. Her phone buzzed and she quickly answered it knowing who it was. " You are so daft!" She barked at the capturer. " I told you not to shoot her, now look at the mess you've put us in. You claim to be a skilled kidnapper yet you couldn't accomplish one simple mission—" " Hey! Shut the f**k up. If you open your damn mouth and insult me again, I'll find you and disembowel you." He was not one to be trifled with. He had a
Last Updated : 2024-11-13Divorced in Love CHAPTER 73— UPSET
AFTER HIS BOYS TOOK AVERY away, Gabriel gave an order to Jacob to let her go at the first light of dawn. Jacob's concerned eyes studied Gabriel's features. Gabriel was still shaking with fury; he looked like someone who'd escaped from a horror movie. Everyone working for Gabriel knew him like the back of their head. Gabriel was the friendly and conversing type but when he got mad, everyone knew not to mess with him. Jacob owed Gabriel his life ever since he saved him from some bandits at sea. Gabriel offered him a ride to Beverly Hills, some cash, and another speed boat. Marveled by Gabriel's generosity, Jacob gave him his loyalty. He hadn't regretted his decision. He'd been surprised to know good samaritans like Gabriel still existed till he got to learn about Gabriel's dark past. " Should I inform Gilbert about that b**ch?" Gil was Gabriel's wingman. While Gabriel did all the dirty work, Gil cleaned up his mess, making sure no one found out. It had been a long ti
Last Updated : 2024-11-14Divorced in Love CHAPTER 74- VENOM
As the days went by, Sydney felt more lonely and hollow inside. Ethan and Emily were barely home, since Gavin got discharged, he always picked them up from school and took them out. While Gabriel, on the other hand, had been eerily quiet and distant.Normally, he'd stay for breakfast, and they'd talk for an hour before he bundled woods to his bike and drove off to God knows where, but when she woke up, she found him gone.She'd tried asking him what was wrong but he kept changing the topic.The only thing keeping Sydney from dying of boredom was the laptop Gabriel had gotten her. He got all the programming in check so it wasn't a pain in the arse using it.She'd begun writing cooking books and animal welfare books, dedicated especially to her mother and kids. She may not be the brightest in the science or commercial field, but she knew a hell lot about wildlife, animals, and food. It had been all she and her mother ever talked about.Our world before modernization.Her thumbs had be
Last Updated : 2024-11-15Divorced in Love CHAPTER 75- WARNING
THE WOODEN FLOOR BOARD covering the whole floors of Gabriel's quaint house creaked as Gabriel walked down the small hallway. His jaw was tight. Fist clenched. Veins tight. Heart constricted. He heard the rush of girly excitement coming from the room he'd given to Ethan and Emily. He heard the groaning of Ethan telling her to keep quiet but she didn't. She was very happy. Gabriel heard her say she was excited for mommy to see daddy. Gabriel's breathing was uneven. Jaw tighter. Fists clenching and unclenching. Veins threatening to burst out of his skin. Heart tight like it was surrounded by pressing wires. He didn't stop by their room to ask them what they meant instead, he walked to the room Sydney stayed. The door was slightly open. He looked through it. She was in her underwear, her body wet, her towel lying carelessly on the edge of the bed. She was searching through the wooden chifforobe for clothes. She was immortally beautiful. She looked like an Egyptian goddess.
Last Updated : 2024-11-16Divorced in Love CHAPTER 76- ROLLERCOASTER
The park was noisy, especially at night. As Christmas drew near, many people began to go out and get themselves into some recreative activities to kill off the tension the year had held.Businesses have been slow-paced since the beginning of December since most employees have been given a break from work to enjoy the holidays.The stars bathed the blanket of skies, the moon was full, the snow was falling, the air was chill, and the roller coaster was in full swing. Sydney's stomach was churning. It was a decoration of twisted spasms of knots.The night made her sick to the stomach because it held the most romantic view she'd ever seen. She stared at the rollercoaster and listened to the screams of fear and euphoria. She remembered riding on the roller coaster. She remembered twelve years ago.At the top, body pressed against Gavin's in fear. His hands wrapped around her protectively. The words he whispered in her ear. Sweet words. Avery on the seat behind them. Her tight-lipped sm
Last Updated : 2024-11-16Divorced in Love CHAPTER 77- TOUCH
WHEN SYDNEY'S RETURNED, the house was silent. Gabriel's bike wasn't parked outside, so she wasn't sure he had returned yet. She hoped he was fine. Sydney was tired. Exhausted. Despite how much she didn't want Gavin to know where she lived, he still found out. There was no cab in sight, Sydney's legs were boneless from the roller coaster ride and Gavin offered her a ride she couldn't resist. Gavin was impressed with Gabriel's home. It fitted a psychotic hoi pol-loi like him. Despite being tired, Sydney read Ethan and Emily to sleep. When they fell asleep, she kissed their forehead and released a shudder. Hugging herself, she walked out of the room. It was like the temperature dropped every second. Sydney heard sounds coming from the television. With the hopes of seeing Gabriel in the living room, she went there but saw no one. The living room smelt like a turkey sandwich and tea. " Strange." She mouthed and turned off the television. Maybe he'd watched a movie and gone to bed.
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Divorced in Love EPILOGUE
ETHAN'S POV It's been five years since I've last seen Dad. Since we'd left California, he had been non-existent from the world. From us. From me. Old classmates tell me his posters have been ripped from the walls; his business has been wiped out from the physical and virtual world. A Mafia man has taken his place in his company. His name is no longer talked about on likable lips. He had disappeared into oblivion. Mum kept crying about it, and I told her she shouldn't cry over the dead. She said dad is not dead; she said he's living; she said someone had seen him in New Orleans. She is lying because I only know that he's dead. Mum is talking over the phone; she is mentioning Dad's name. I can hear his voice over the loud call, but I know it is not his since the dead do not talk. Dad is dead. Someone called my name. Mum is looking at me. She says something. I think she says Dad wants to talk to me. I make no effort to move because I know my father is not living. " Ethan."
Divorced in Love CHAPTER 96- RECONCILE
GIL'S HEART POUNDED in his chest at Sofia's silence.It was approximately twenty seconds since he proposed the question.21. 22. 23.Gil was sweating in the cold.He detested rejection more than anything else. He was a mess after his ex left him. He nearly jumped into the ocean when his family disowned him.He told himself he'd end his life if she said no."Baby..." Gil gave a crazy drawl. "I understand that it is early, but—"Gil was caught off guard when Sofia wrapped her arm around his neck and gave him a big wet kiss.She put her forehead on his and drew her lips away. She was smiling, blushing, crying."What if I said no?" She teased."Next week would be the date of my funeral."Sofia laughed and kissed him again. "I love you, and yes, there is nothing I'd want more than for you to be my groom.""Oh, boy." Gil sighed and pulled away.With trepidation, he removed a ring and placed it on her ring finger."Perfect fit." He laughed and pulled her into a short kiss before pulling awa
Divorced in Love CHAPTER 95- PROPOSE
Sofia was just about to head to the coffee shop to begin her business task for the day. She insisted on doing the task that day even though Alfred informed her it could be done any day of the week.After thinking what Sydney said through, she called Alfred and told him she wanted to postpone the task.Alfred was also in the light about Gil's plan and cleverly replied to her, careful not to create any suspicion.Up in her room, Sofia put on a crimson button-up dress that was slim-fitting, put on a little makeup, tucked her hair in a tidy bun, and left for Gil's apartment.By the time she'd reached his front door, her heart was in her mouth. She was a bundle of nerves."You can do this." She let out a breath and reached for his doorbell, only to discover the door was open.She thought it'd be fun catching him off guard, so she slowly opened the door further and entered into the house that was almost completely dark.She could see nothing but the sun's rays that filtered through the heav
Divorced in Love CHAPTER 94- GRUDGES
SYDNEY GRABBED EMILY'S bag off the dining table and ran to the front door where Gavin stood. He'd stopped by every morning to pick up the kids and drop them off at school. Sydney hardly spent time with them anymore, since they spent most of the day in school and with their daddy. It was only at night Gavin would drop them off, and at times, they'd sleep over at his place. As much as Sydney missed them, she knew their relationship with Gavin had dampened over the months, and spending quality time with him will strengthen their bond once again. She'd been happy to see Ethan smile genuinely again. Although he stopped playing hockey after being disqualified from the championship game, he played hockey with his daddy at the public hockey field. "Emily has been complaining of tooth pain." Gavin said as he collected the bag from her. Leaning against the doorframe, Sydney scratched her brows. "You give her too much candy." Sydney accused. She complains that you give her too many apple
Divorced in Love CHAPTER 93- UNRECIPROCATED
" When I was a kid I had this unquenchable desire for things. My father gave me everything I wanted on a silver plate, it was always a yes as an answer and never a no." He rested his hand on the vanity and exhaled. " Because of that, I grew up with the expectation of getting everything I wanted. One day I came home from school and saw... " He paused and shut his eyes. " I saw my mum on bed having s!x with a man that used to be my father's co-worker. I don't know why, but I knew at that moment I wanted him dead; I wanted to squeeze him with my bare hands and rip him into pieces." " And I did, it felt so good seeing him cry and beg for mercy... Mother explained that she loved him. She said he was the right man for her." Gabriel scoffed. " I saw them once, he cuffed her to the walls and hit her like she was his play doll. Again and again, he did; he kept on saying I love you; it's just the pain that comes with being in love, you piece of shit." Gabriel's knuckles were white with rage.
Divorced in Love CHAPTER 92- STITCH
EYES WIDE in shock, Sydney searched the counter for a knife or something she could use as a weapon of defense. Her gaze was still trained on Gabriel as his eyes searched the house before it eventually dropped on her.A plate fell to the ground and shattered.Sydney flinched from the sound and piece that made contact with her skin, but she didn't move, nor did Gabriel.Despite breaking a plate, Sydney still resumed her search for a knife." What are you doing here?" Gabriel was walking towards her now. He was dressed in blue tailored khaki pants, a grey shirt, and a blue polished brogue. He had a fresh new haircut and looked more like a wealthy specimen than a broke lumberjack." You are too careless." He looked at the cut on her leg, frowning." I thought I warned you to stay away."His eyes met hers. For the first time, she saw an indifferent, unsympathetic look in his eyes. Was he going to try to kidnap her and lock her up?Sydney finally felt a butcher knife on the counter and q
Divorced in Love CHAPTER 91- CRAVE
SCHOOL RESUMED PRETTY early, so, Sydney was left alone at Sofia's place with herself and thoughts. She decided to vacuum the house and do the laundry and other household chores to kill time. She had thrown out the laptop alongside all the things Gabriel had gotten for her. She refused to hold on to anything he gave her. It all poured down on her like lava when her mind was off Avery's death. The jet. His next to perfect personality. The yacht. The necklace. Clothes. Chains. The faint screams she'd heard in his penthouse, she thought it was her mind playing tricks on her. The truth was there all along, looking her in the face. No wonder he was friends with many rich people. Everything was all a facàde. He must have pretended to be poor to cover up his crimes! Sydney fell to the couch and shoved a hand through her hair. " The drawings oh my God! " It occurred to her he'd draw the people he'd tortured. He'd drawn the things he found appealing. Sydney shut her eyes a
Divorced in Love CHAPTER 90- LIES
A week went by, businesses were reopening. People returned from their holiday vacations, employees resumed work. Sofia returned to Beverly Hills just to receive news on what had happened.Sydney stayed in a motel with her kids before Sofia returned. She asked Sofia if she could crash at her place till they left the country. Sofia asked why she wasn't staying with Gabriel and Sydney told her all that occurred. Sydney felt like she ripped a hole through Sofia's heart after that because Sofia wouldn't stop crying afterward.Meanwhile, Auxanger was found hanging lifelessly from a rope on the ceiling after Avery's death. When he heard his daughter was dead, he called Caleb and blamed him for everything that happened. He threatened to report to the cops. Caleb showed up at his home uninvited, suffocated him to death with a pillow, and tied him to the ceiling so everyone would believe it was suicide.On the other hand, Gil tried reaching out to Sofia, but she wouldn't pick up his calls. He
Divorced in Love CHAPTER 89- SHATTER
TIME STOOD STILL and so did Sydney. A mortified gasp escaped her parted lips when she saw the permanent look of shock on Avery's face.Sydney stepped back as Avery began to stumble backward, mouth wide open and eyes the shape of a crystal ball.The bullet penetrated her upper chest, blood was flowing out, staining her shirt." No, no." Sydney felt suspended in the air. All she could hear were the echoes of silence.The front door opened.As Avery crumbled to the ground, Sydney's gaze was now fixated on Gabriel, who stood wide-eyed by the front door." J**sus Christ, what happened?!" Gabriel stormed into the house nearly tripping over his leg. He grabbed Sydney's shoulder firmly and pushed her back protectively as if Avery would wake up and try to attack her.Gabriel's eyes quickly scanned Sydney's pale face. " Did she try to hurt you? Shit, I shouldn't have left you alone. Did she touch you, huh? Sydney why aren't you saying... "His words caught in his throat when he desicried the p
