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Don't Leave Me Chapter 26
Anastasia hunched over, clutching her stomach before vomiting all over the floor. She wiped her lips with the back of her hand and looked up apologetically. "I’m so sorry," she muttered. Ruby, standing nearby, immediately stepped into action. "Come sit down," the older woman said gently, guiding Anastasia back to the couch. Ruby disappeared momentarily and returned with a mop and bucket. In a matter of minutes, she had cleaned the mess, finishing off with a few sprays of air freshener to dispel the unpleasant odor. Kneeling by Anastasia, Ruby asked, “Are you alright? How are you feeling?” She placed the back of her hand on Anastasia’s neck to check for a fever. “I feel light-headed and weak,” Anastasia admitted. “You need medical attention.”, Ruby said. Anastasia nodded, stretching out on the couch. She had been ignoring how off she felt lately, blaming it on stress, but now it was clear something was wrong. Ruby grabbed her keys, and together, they made their way to the near
Don't Leave Me Prologue
ANASTASIA My makeup artist had just finished my makeup, and very soon, I would be walking down the aisle. It all seemed like a dream, Matthew Smith would be my husband. I couldn't believe I would be marrying the most eligible bachelor. I just couldn't contain my joy as I gazed at my reflection in the mirror. My engagement to Matthew had been on gossip blogs and magazines. It was a very romantic engagement. We had attended the Super Bowl together, and just as the halftime started, the camera landed on us, and I turned to Matthew, and there he was with a beautiful diamond ring. I accepted it with a continuous "yes." I had come into my hotel room to speak with Matthew. "In an hour, you'll be mine," Matthew had said, and I just couldn't wait. After talking to Matthew on the phone, I sprawled out on the bed and fantasised about our honeymoon. Images of us making love on the beach sent shivers down my spine, I was going to make sweet love to Matthew, and I just couldn't wait for the w
Don't Leave Me Chapter One
MATTHEW After more than twelve years away, my uncle Harry Smith was finally coming back home, and my grandfather was throwing a ball to honour his return. I didn't really care because very soon, I would have a bigger celebration of my own. Dressed in a black velvet suit and trousers, my white shirt spoke volumes, and it made my rich maroon velvet bow tie stand out. I looked in the mirror, and I saw a man ready to command attention at the ball, I was a vision of sophistication. Entering the beautifully decorated arena a few minutes later, I observed men coming in, dressed in tuxedos, each accompanied by a woman in their arms. The ladies wore elegant evening gowns, their makeup meticulously applied, and their hair impeccably styled. Surprisingly, I was remarkably calm. A year ago, this situation would have sent me into a panic. My grandfather had declared that ninety percent of his shares in all his companies would be transferred to my uncle if he was able to get married bef
Don't Leave Me Chapter Two
ANASTASIA After three long years, Matthew hadn't changed a bit. He was still very handsome. Those once captivating blue eyes, which I used to get lost in now, looked at me with so much surprise. As I stood before him, uncertainty gripped me. I hadn't known how I would feel seeing him again after I ran just hours before our wedding. Yet seeing him made all my feelings for him to return. The scent of him brought back a lot of memories, I remembered the times I ran my fingers through his beautiful hair. For years, the only way I kept tabs on him was by reading about him from gossip columns in magazines, social media, and financial magazines. Standing just a few feet away, the truth hit me – I was still in love with him. He had this sophistication and sexiness that made me giddy and wet. Dressed in a navy blue tuxedo, he exuded timeless elegance, a sight that made my heart ache. "Anastasia," he whispered as he stared into my eyes. "What is she doing here?"Matthew asked as he sp
Don't Leave Me Chapter Three
ANASTASIA "Anastasia," I heard my name again. I opened my eyes and found Harry in my room. "I am sorry," he mumbled and quickly walked out. I sat up and wiped the beads of sweat that had dripped all over my body. "It was a dream," I whispered to myself. Feeling aroused and a little bit ashamed, I descended from the bed and made my way to the bathroom. Glancing at the wall clock, I realized I had overslept; it was already eight o'clock. I ran a warm bath, adding my rose-scented shower gel and a few drops of my favourite essential oils. I removed my nightwear and slipped into the bathtub. An hour later, I was dressed and seated at the dining table, ready for breakfast. The maid, Maria, who had introduced herself earlier, informed me that Harry was in a virtual meeting and would be joining me soon. I wasn't looking forward to seeing him, not after what had just happened that morning in my bedroom. "Why did he even come into my bedroom without my permission?" I mumbled to myself.
Don't Leave Me Chapter Four
ANASTASIA The man in the grey suit sat and listened attentively throughout my interview. A subtle smile was on his lips. After the interview, as I left the building, my mind replayed the entire encounter, the questions, my answers, and most prominently, the mysterious Mr. Grey Suit. Reaching home, I found Mia laying down on the couch with a tub of popcorn balanced on her lap. "So, how was it?" Mia asked. "How did the interview go? Did you wow them with your HR expertise?" I sat down on the opposite end of the couch, i sighed and looked up at Mia. "I think I might have… stuck my foot in my mouth," I confessed, I narrated my entire interaction with the handsome stranger. Mia's eyes widened in surprise. "You told him to go home and change because he looked too rich?" She asked and started laughing She laughed so hard tears started flowing from her eyes. "Oh, Anastasia! What were you thinking?" I buried my face in a throw pillow, mortified. "I don't know", I exclaime
Don't Leave Me Chapter Five
HARRY The second Matthew said, "What is she doing here?", I knew there was some serious baggage between him and Anastasia. My parents looked at each other and I could see that there was a lot I didn't know. After Matthew walked out, I became even more confused. "Why did it have to be her?", My Dad muttered, "I don't understand," I said. Mom, ever the voice of reason, dropped a bombshell. "Son," she said gently, " didn't you know that Anastasia was engaged to Matthew? Your nephew." My jaw hit the floor. I whipped my head around to look at Anastasia, expecting some kind of explanation. But she wouldn't meet my gaze. The revelation hung heavy in the air, adding another layer to the already suffocating silence. The air grew thick with tension, and the car ride back home stretched into an eternity. I kept stealing glances at Anastasia, hoping she'd finally break the silence and explain everything. But she didn’t, I finally spoke up, "why didn't you tell me that you were
Don't Leave Me Chapter Six
Anastasia As I descended the stairs, nothing prepared me for Matthew. He looked as handsome as ever, Matthew could always feel out a suit beautifully. "Hello Matthew," I said casually, trying not to sound bothered or flustered by his presence. I could see that Harry was as surprised to see him as I was. "Hello, Ana," Matthew replied with a coy smile. The door swung open, and Harry's parents entered. "Welcome Mom, Welcome Dad", Harry said as he walked over to his parents. He kissed his mom on both cheeks and shook hands with his dad. "Sorry your nephew had to tag along," Herbert said, and Harry waved it off, "it's ok, Dad, Matthew is family." It was not okay by me, I could feel his eyes all over me, and whenever I raised my head, I would find him looking at me. I lowered my eyes and tried avoiding his gaze, 'I just have to get through this evening', I reminded myself. 'How hard can that be?', I asked myself. "You look fantastic, dear," Harry's mom said as she wal
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Don't Leave Me Chapter 26
Anastasia hunched over, clutching her stomach before vomiting all over the floor. She wiped her lips with the back of her hand and looked up apologetically. "I’m so sorry," she muttered. Ruby, standing nearby, immediately stepped into action. "Come sit down," the older woman said gently, guiding Anastasia back to the couch. Ruby disappeared momentarily and returned with a mop and bucket. In a matter of minutes, she had cleaned the mess, finishing off with a few sprays of air freshener to dispel the unpleasant odor. Kneeling by Anastasia, Ruby asked, “Are you alright? How are you feeling?” She placed the back of her hand on Anastasia’s neck to check for a fever. “I feel light-headed and weak,” Anastasia admitted. “You need medical attention.”, Ruby said. Anastasia nodded, stretching out on the couch. She had been ignoring how off she felt lately, blaming it on stress, but now it was clear something was wrong. Ruby grabbed her keys, and together, they made their way to the near
Don't Leave Me Chapter 25
As Natasha looked at her reflection in her vanity mirror, she saw a vision of elegance. But beyond the beauty and glamour, Natasha was a very scared and troubled woman. Having witnessed someone get killed by Damien's order, her love for him still didn't stop her from being terrified of him. She had a donned emerald green tea-length gown that brought out the beauty of her green eyes. Its side slit teasingly revealing her long, toned legs. The dress clung to her curves. She finished the look with a delicate necklace and matching earrings, and her long, wavy hair cascaded down her back in loose waves As she descended the stairs, she was met by her sister, Anastasia, and Mrs. Ruby. Anastasia, ever the fashionista, adjusted a loose strand of hair, Natasha could sense how worried and afraid, her sister was. Natasha could see from Ruby's body language that she was also very worried. Going to Damien's house was like walking into a lion's den. "Are you sure about this?" Anastasia
Don't Leave Me Chapter 24
Anastasia was a little confused because Natasha texted an address to her, telling her to come there. It was not Natasha's house. But Anastasia was too worried about her sister to care. The address led her to a beautiful mansion. Anastasia told the security at the gate that Natasha was expecting her, and after they called to confirm, they opened the gate for her. She was ushered in by a lady in uniform, but it was at the sight of Mrs Ruby that Anastasia relaxed. Anastasia remembered the nice things Natasha always said about Mrs Ruby She had seen the woman a couple of times, and Anastasia had always thought the woman had a very warm personality. Mrs Ruby led Anastasia to Natasha's room. Immediately, Anastasia saw her sister's puffy eyes and tears-stained face. She knew Natasha had been crying. Anastasia's heart melted, and it was evident that Natasha was deeply in love with Damien. Anastasia walked up to her sister and enveloped her in a hug. Natasha cried, and Anastasia he
Don't Leave Me Chapter 23
A few minutes later, Matthew brought in a tray of food. She dropped it in the sitting area in his room, and Anastasia got up from the bed and joined in. "Bonne appetite," Matthew said with a smile. "This is quite a spread, thank you," Anastasia said as she watched him pour coffee into a coffee mug for her. "We have always had crazy chemistry under the sheets. But I can't seem to remember anything that happened, "Matthew said. Anastasia took the coffee mug, took a sip of her coffee, and dropped it back on her saucer. "You were phenomenal. Even better than I remembered. I enjoyed making love to you again, "Anastasia said and ran her fingers through his thick hair. Matthew smiled, "I am glad you enjoyed our moment together. Too bad I can't remember, it must be the wine I took. I had already taken a few glasses before you came, "Matthew said. "Yeah, it definitely was the alcohol," Anastasia said. They ate the remaining of their breakfast in silence. After they finished their brea
Don't Leave Me Chapter 22
Matthew stepped aside and let Anastasia come into his house. She turned and shut the door behind her. "You don't look so happy to see me," Anastasia said. "I am happy to see you, but I am not so happy with you," Matthew said. He was desperately trying to buy time because he knew Anastasia, seeing another woman in his bed would shatter any iota of trust she had in him. "You dismissed me immediately. You saw Paris your mother-in-law", Matthew said. Anastasia drew closer to him and hugged him tightly, "I am so sorry about that, and I have come to make it up to you," Anastasia said as she pecked him on the lips. "What is that perfume you have on? It's so familiar, "Anastasia said as she sniffed his neck. "Actually, I used a couple of perfumes, so it's not actually one perfume," Matthew answered. "It smells nice. You smell nice, " Anastasia said. Anastasia sensing the awkwardness that had been brought on by the question quickly changed the topic, "How about we open thi
Don't Leave Me Chapter 21
Anastasia had taken enough time to cool off after she had met with her sister and the lady from the video. As she drove to Matthew's house in the evening of the following day, she was all smiles. She had one singular purpose and plan in mind as she drove towards his house. She prayed everything would go according to plan. What the lady had told her had gotten her so emotional that she had driven straight home. Now she was ready to see Matthew and have a talk with him. As Anastasia was driving up to Matthew's house, Paris Smith was driving into her son's house. She waited for him in his study, and Paris Smith always had sensitive discussions with her son in his study, where they had a smaller chance of being overheard. In a house filled with domestic staff, Paris had invented ways of being discrete. Harry came in and enveloped her in a hug. He was looking very happy. "I was at your house yesterday," Paris said as she stared at her son. Her eyes were not deceiving her, Harry
Don't Leave Me Chapter 20
Anastasia followed Paris Smith into the house, her heart pounding with each step. The silence between them was suffocating, and her anxiety grew as they approached the living room. The shame of what Paris had just witnessed weighed heavily on her—she had seen Anastasia kissing Matthew. How was she going to explain that? How could she? As soon as they sat down in the living room, Anastasia blurted out, “Paris, I am so sorry you had to see that. I’m not having an affair with Matthew—” “But you still love him,” Paris interrupted, her voice calm yet firm. Anastasia froze, unable to meet her mother-in-law’s gaze. The truth lingered on the edge of her tongue, but she couldn’t admit it. Not to Paris. And yet, she couldn’t lie either. Paris sighed. “It’s time you and I had a talk.” They spoke for what felt like hours, but Anastasia was too engrossed in Paris’ words to notice the time passing. Every question Paris asked chipped away at the walls Anastasia had built around herself, lea
Don't Leave Me Chapter Nineteen
Anastasia's thoughts drifted to Matthew, and suddenly, she felt guilty. She quickly pulled away, breaking the kiss. Stepping away from Harry. Anastasia struggled to catch her breath as her mind replayed the beautiful sensation she had just experienced. "I can't," she whispered, her voice trembling. "I can't do this, Harry. I feel like I'm betraying Matthew." . "Anastasia, I'm sorry," Harry said, "I didn't mean to kiss you, I can't seem to keep my hands away from you." Tears welled up in her eyes as she shook her head, trying to make sense of the conflicting emotions swirling inside her. "It's not just you. It's me. I care about you, but I can't shake this feeling of disloyalty. I need to figure this out on my own." Harry nodded slowly, understanding the depth of her struggle. "I understand, Anastasia. Take all the time you need. I'll be here, waiting for you." But Harry knew he didn't want her taking too long. He really wanted Anastasia and couldn't bear to lose her. They
Don't Leave Me Chapter Eighteen
"I'm pregnant," she whispered, the words so slowly and quietly they almost dissolved into the air. Anastasia's eyes widened. Her hand flew to her mouth, and for a moment, the room held its breath. "Oh, Natasha," she finally gasped, a mix of shock and concern etched on her face. Tears welled up in Natasha's eyes as she spoke. "It breaks every rule we agreed to. Damien can't find out. If he does..." The unspoken threat hung heavy in the air. They both knew the consequences. Anastasia squeezed her sister's hand, her touch a silent promise of support. "We'll figure it out together," she said fiercely. "You're not alone in this, Natasha. We'll face it one step at a time." "When I hired the Private Investigator, I was hoping it was another woman. But the PI found nothing. It seems Damien is just tired of me."Natasha said. Anastasia held her sister, she had never seen this soft side of Natasha. "I am keeping my baby", Natasha said, "I am here for you, whenever you need me
