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Chapter three.
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2025-02-18 04:05:18DIANA
When does the line between reality and dreams begin to blur?
How broken must the fragments of your reality be before you start to question it?
I hoped and prayed in my heart that this wasn’t real; that any moment now, lily would scream my name and I’d wake up in my bedroom.
“Diana, I think we should go” Lilly said quickly as she dragged my arm.
I jerked my arm away immediately, not taking my eyes off the abomination playing out before me.
The way held her and kissed her, it made my blood boil.
“Diana, wait!”
Against reason, I clenched my fists and marched towards them, ignoring Lilly’s call.
When Natalie caught my eye, she smirked, holding Kevin’s hand tightly
“Diana, I didn’t expect to see you here, I thought you’d spend the rest of your days in hiding”
“Kevin, what is this ?” My voice shivered as I struggled to hold back my tears. Maybe the baby was someone else’s. Maybe she was just a one night stand he used to forget me
“This is his life now, I and his baby, it’s a girl” she smiled widely, her chin slightly raised in pride.
I was speechless. “Oh, and we’re already 4months gone” she said as she held Kevin by the waist, the bastard even smiled at her.
He smiled at her. Infront of me?
“You disgusting piece of shit. All this time, youve been screwing my fiancé - “
“EX-fiancé, let’s not forget that detail. And it’s not my fault you couldn’t keep a man” she scoffed loudly
“Diana, please let’s leave, people are staring” Lilly whispered as she tried to drag me out subtly.
“Listen to your friend Diana, youve already made a huge fool of yourself, have some shame and go back into hiding. Unless, you want to show the world how pathetic you are, then be my guest” the smirk on her face irritated me
“How dare you! - “ before my hand could connect with her face, Kevin grabbed it mid air, and tossed it to the side
“Never in your life raise your hands against her!” Kevin raised his voice
“Aren’t you ashamed?? Chasing a man that clearly doesn’t want you! How low can you possibly go?” Natalie yelled from behind Kevin.
“Kevin, all I ever did was love you. How could you do this to me? You even got her pregnant? Pregnant, Kevin! Why? After all the years we spent together, why?!” The dam in my eyes could bo longer hold back the tears; It shattered along with my heart.
“Because I deserved better, and I found better-“ he paused holding natalie tighter by the waist “she loves me more than you ever could and ever will. Come to think of it, I was settling being with you. Look at Natalie; Shes getting promoted next week to executive manager and Shes perfect - all round”
I felt a rip in my chest “She’s perfect huh?”
“Yes, She is. At least I don’t look at her and see a monster.” He said sharply, if his intention was to cut right through me, he succeeded.
“Fuck you straight to hell! I should have let you die in the fire! “ I screamed, my voice cracking, and I ran out of the restaurant
“Diana!!!” Lilly screamed after me, but I didn’t stop. I just kept on running and running till I could no longer feel my legs and my lungs began to cave in.
My throat was too dry to scream, it could only release whimpers. My chest was hollow, my heart has been shattered into a million pieces once more.
He left me for another woman. And not just any woman, Natalie.
I saw her everyday at work, had to put up with her bullshit and condescension, and that bitch was screwing him. Even got pregnant for him.
God I’m such a fool. This is the man I saved. This is the same man I almost died for. The same man I destroyed my body for.
All this time, he was cheating on me. We were going to get married in a couple months.
The incessant phone calls could not be ignored anymore, Lilly had called 6 times already
“Diana where are you?! You can’t just run off like that!” She panicked, out of breath.
She must have tried running after me
“Natalie is carrying his child Lilly, 4 months gone; we’d only broken up for 3 weeks, he -” I couldn’t go on, I broke into a fit of tears.
“I know, he doesn’t deserve you Diana; someone like him isn’t worthy of you. I just wish we saw his true colors earlier” she sounded frustrated and sad - it was nice to know I wasn’t the only one feeling this, regardless of the intensity.
“You heard what he said to me? Wha- what Natalie said to me? They’ve made a fool of me all this time, an - and I allowed them to do it again” I said through the tears. God it hurt, I should have just stayed home.
Lilly was silent for a moment, as though she was thinking of what she could say to somehow console the inconsible.
“You know I warned you about him before, to leave him; but you kept making excuses for his actions, now here we are”
“Now really isn’t the right time to rub it in my face you know” I sniffed. As much as I know Shes right, I really didn’t want to hear it right now.
She sighed “where are you right now? I’ll pick you up”
“I need to be alone right now. I’ll call when I need you” I ended the call.
I took a three deep breaths and wiped my tears. The last thing I needed right now was a conversation reminding me of Kevin, of anything I had with him.
I need to get away, far away from all this and fall into the arms of anything that would make me forget him, forget what he did to me, forget wha
t I just saw; even if it was for a moment.
A drink or three wouldn’t hurt.
Bab terkait
Ex-fiance's regret Chapter four.
DIANACan beauty be born from ashes?How wasted do you have to be to see a rainbow in a casket?Thankfully the bar wasn’t crowded. It was dimly lit, setting an ambiance I loved. There was a life band playing some soul music, faint chattering echoed in the atmosphere.“What would you like to drink?” The bartender asked with a smile “something strong that can cause temporary amnesia” he laughed. I wasn’t even joking.“Coming right up” and he starts mixing different poisons. This is going to be a long night.“Make that two” his voice was so deep and smooth, I immediately had goosebumps- the good kind.I turn to face him, and for a moment, I blacked out. I have never met a man so beautiful. His face was a divine work of art, and his eyes- lord those eyes, I would die in them if he let me.“Here you go, I call it ‘One night stand’ just for you” the bartender handed us our drinks.What kind of a name was that ?“Are you planning on actually getting a one night stand?” His eyes gleamed“Hel
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-18Ex-fiance's regret Chapter five.
DIANAIt doesn’t hurt as much anymore.After burning all our pictures and anything that reminded me of him. I was a bit better.I renovated the apartment, changed all the furniture- I have completely detached myself from him; well I’d like to believe I have. I don’t cry that much anymore, just once or twice a week. And I don’t call him anymore, Infact I’m this close to deleting his number – little progress is progress none the less.Ive started going out more, mostly to hang out with Lilly. I quit my job the day after that embarrassing encounter with Natalie, I couldn’t stand seeing her everyday and her bump grow.. I’d run insane. I started a business of my own, an event planning company, and so far, it’s been going great.I don’t feel that anxious anymore when people glance at me. I tell myself everyday – only you can see those scars. No one else.I still don’t look at my reflection, and even if I catch it in the elevator, or a mirror in the hallway, or a window, I do not indulge f
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-18Ex-fiance's regret Chapter 6.
JEROME When do the lines between reality and fantasy begin to blur?How deep do you have to go for it to become so difficult to tell them apart?I see her in my dreams. I imagine her in my arms on most nights, skin to skin, entangled in my sheets.She has haunted me now for three months three weeks and a day. She is persistent in her torment.I went to the bar four more times hoping I’d see her.I lurked around the neighborhood just to see if she’d reappear.Those eyes torture me in my sleep, those round brown eyes, they touched my soul, sparked something in me that I’ve never felt before.I don’t even know her name. But she’s all I think about, how she felt so close to me, how soft her skin was, her lips reminded my of the gates of heaven- her body was a divine work of art.I have never craved someone this badly. I have tried to forget her- nothing is working.I’m on the brink of insanity. I spend every waking moment wondering who she is, where she could be.How could someone have a
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-06Ex-fiance's regret chapter 7.
DIANA When the heart speaks, do you listen? Or do you lock it in a coffin? I chose the latter. And the words left my mouth before I could even register it. His brows creased in confusion, “What?” “I don’t think we’ve met.” I say feigning ignorance, my voice steady. “Four months ago, we had a drink at Wiko bar. One night stand?” He eyed me carefully. “Sorry I don’t recall. If it did happen, then I was probably too drunk to remember anything.” I shrug, wearing a mask of composure. He searched my eyes for a sign, something that betrayed my words. If I stared into his eyes any longer, my resolve would break. If I wasn’t careful, those eyes would be my undoing.I clear my throat nervously “Sir, this is the first time we’re meeting. I think you’ve mistaken me for someone else.” I reiterated firmly.His eyes lingered, igniting sparks in parts of me that had gone dark - parts that I wished so hard to forget. Then he leaned in, his hot breath against my ear made my breath hitch. “I
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-06Ex-fiance's regret chapter eight.
DIANA How long must you drown an emotion in denial to be forgotten? It seems this emotion is refusing to drown. I stared at the flowers before me - they were over 30 bouquets! “Are you sure you have the right address?” I asked skeptically. “Yes, you’re Miss Diana, correct?” “Yes I am.” “Then it’s for you, can you please sign here?” He offered me the book and I signed absentmindedly, just overwhelmed in awe. As he turned away, I called out “Excuse me, who are these from?” “He didn't disclose his name ma’am.” He replied. “Hm, thank you.” I murmured, my brows furrowed. Where in the world was I going to put all these flowers? “What are you still doing at the - oh my god!” She gasped when she saw the flowers. “You didn’t tell me you were seeing someone!!” She teased, nudging me with her elbow as her eyes twinkled. “Because I’m not.” I stated firmly. “So why would someone send you over 20 bouquets of flowers when you’re not even…” her voice trailed off and her eyes widened i
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-20Ex-fiance's regret chapter nine.
DIANA Is there ever a moment of absolute healing? Or is it nothing but a myth?He called me 2 times last night. I could only stare at it as it rang. What was there to say? What was he calling for? To rub more salt in my wound? Remind me of how undeserving I am of him? Of his love? Or did he call to apologize? Don’t be delusional. The heavens must have collapsed before Kevin apologizes. “Diana, any suggestions?” A voice called me out of my thoughts I clear my throat lightly, “On?” “The design theme for the 30th year anniversary of the company.” “Oh yes, I was thinking we’d go more futuristic. The decor should depict times ahead of the present, a way of showing the world Leota Industries is innovative and ahead of the times.” I suggested, regaining my focus. Nods of approval were given by the members of the PR committee framing the light brown mahogany table. “I’ll contact some artists and designers that specialize in this theme, and I’ll send the samples to you, so we can w
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-20Ex-fiance's regret chapter ten.
JEROME “We should merge with Golde Empire - it’s the best course of action for the company.” He mentioned, his voice laced with certainty.“I see no reason to do that,” I responded resolutely, my voice staunch. “We need to expand to other states, and signing this deal with Golde Empire would make that happen.” He argued. “We can expand on our own. Collaborating with them would only sink my company, and I will not have that.” I declared. “I believe you should reconsider.” He suggested, “I truly do not care what you believe.” I retorted coldly, my tone dismissive. He scoffed, “You're just as stubborn as your father.”“And he built an empire alone.” I stated. “Alone?? I was there in the shadows lifting him when no one else did.” He exclaimed “Well I’m not aware of that, and I couldn’t care less. What I do know is that if you truly cared about the company, you wouldn’t suggest such.” I replied sharply “If this company crumbles, I go down too. This is our legacy and - “ “Our?” I
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-20Ex-fiance's regret chapter 11.
DIANA How deep must your heart be buried to avoid resurrection? How much of your fear and denial do you have to tie to your heart to make sure it sinks to the bottom of the ocean, never to come afloat? As his lips touched mine, fireworks went off in my belly. The feelings I’d tried so hard to lock in a compartment of my mind to be buried and forgotten, they came flooding back to me like a robust tidal wave. But it wasn’t the same as that night, this time, it was different. There was this undeniable ferocity in the way our tongues danced rhythmically with fiery passion and our hearts violently raced in vigor. His hands held my waist tightly, pulling me closer to his broad chest, deepening the kiss. Against reason, my arms wrapped themselves around his neck, my hand gripping his silky dirty blonde and a low groan escaped from his throat.He tightened his hold on my waist and his hands gripped my ass, and a moan fled my lips, my lower belly aching in desperate need to be touched.
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Ex-fiance's regret chapter 16.
DIANA It hurt. It hurt so much. The flames danced around me like it was listening to a song. A melody I was not privy to. It would have been a beautiful sight, but not from where I was standing. The tongues of fire wrapped themselves around me, their hold possessive. Immediately my skin peeled off my flesh, leaving my bones bare to the flames. But it was cold. So cold, like a glacier on my bones. I began to shiver in the sea of flames, my tears extinguished before they reached the embers beneath my feet. “Look at what you’ve become.” I heard his voice echo around me. “You will always be a monster!” “Please stop.” I whimpered as I buried my face in my hands. “You will burn forever!!!” “Stop!! Stop!! Stop!! - “ I screamed from the top of my lungs, my eyes burning with tears. And suddenly I felt arms around me, a warmth I craved deeply in the midst of the fire. “Princess, just hold on okay?” His voice softly wrapped itself around my heart, shielding it from the blaze within
Ex-fiance's regret chapter 15.
JEROME “Jay, I’ve missed you so much.” Her sultry voice filled my ear. “Likewise.” I responded, blandly.“You said we’d see two weeks ago, I even wore the purple lingerie you liked - and you cancelled on me.” I could already see her pouting.“Something came up.” I replied, my eyes trailing her as she walked into the café. “And when has that ever stopped you?” Why was she taking so long in the café? Was she meeting up with someone? Probably the bastard I saw touch her in the hallway. I felt the anger rise in my veins. “10pm. Marrison Hotel. Same room.” “Promise you won’t stand me up this time, because I’m getting all dolled up for you jay.” “Hm.” I responded absentmindedly, my eyes on café.She was still inside.“Jay I was thinking… why don’t we do something different tonight?” “What?” I asked annoyed. “We’ve never made love in your home before, and we’ve been doing this for a while now, don’t you think it’s - “ “My home is off limits. You know this.” I said firmly. “I jus
Ex-fiance's regret chapter 14.
DIANA As he said those words, it felt like a dagger in the heart, and as he retreated, the ache intensified. So he was fucking other women? Why did a small part of me believe otherwise?How foolish of me. It’s not like there was anything substantial between us, so why was I bothered? Why did the thought of him with another woman in his arms irk me this much? He could sleep with a thousand women for all I cared. It’s none of my business. What we had was fleeting, a moment of weakness. Giving it any more substantial weight than that was stupid.I walked out of the office, blinded by pure anger. I needed to get away from this constant reminder of him in the atmosphere. I found a café some blocks away from the company. I pushed the door open, the jingle of the bell ahead oddly soothing, the whole place was small, but not enough to make me feel claustrophobic, just cool and light, with smooth cream and white walls, and soft golden light fixtures, like a home away from home. The rou
Ex-fiance's regret chapter 13.
JEROME How much fire do you need to cause a devastating explosion? Just a spark. Just the sight of her is enough spark to ignite an explosion in me. It’s never this hard for me. It’s been so long that I’d forgotten this primal feeling, this irrational craving for a woman, this dire need to be around her, to hold her, to take her in ways too profane to tell a soul. How did I get here? A ringing sound pulls me out of my thoughts, “I thought you’d finally kicked me to the curb.” I smiled as I answered the call.Ryan laughed, “I’m heavily considering it, I had things to attend to so I couldn’t pick up”“Please tell me it’s a woman.” He scoffed, “Remember our deal? Until you get married, by some divine intervention of the universe, then we’ll see.”“That's not happening old man, stop hoping.” “Why do you keep calling me that? I’m just a year older than you.”“Exactly, older. Meaning old man. And you definitely look way over forty five” I grinned.“That’s because you stress the yout
Ex-fiance's regret chapter 12.
DIANA It was harder than I thought. The past five days have been more difficult than I expected. Suddenly I see him everywhere. In the hallway, in my dreams. Anytime I’d enter a room he had been in, I was enveloped by his musky vanilla scent still lingering in the air, probably waiting for me to inhale it and let it settle in my brain - a high I never thought I’d need. Today was not any better. I was walking to one of the conference rooms to have a meeting with the PR committee, to run the designs for the event with her; and then I saw him. He was wearing a grey tuxedo with a black tie, his dirty blonde hair slicked back. He had a smile on his face as he spoke on the phone. I wonder who he was talking to that made him smile that way. Probably one of his many lovers. Did I actually expect to be the only one he kissed? He was probably fucking someone that wasn’t me. His eyes turned to me and winked, and all the seething anger growing in me transformed into a tingling sensati
Ex-fiance's regret chapter 11.
DIANA How deep must your heart be buried to avoid resurrection? How much of your fear and denial do you have to tie to your heart to make sure it sinks to the bottom of the ocean, never to come afloat? As his lips touched mine, fireworks went off in my belly. The feelings I’d tried so hard to lock in a compartment of my mind to be buried and forgotten, they came flooding back to me like a robust tidal wave. But it wasn’t the same as that night, this time, it was different. There was this undeniable ferocity in the way our tongues danced rhythmically with fiery passion and our hearts violently raced in vigor. His hands held my waist tightly, pulling me closer to his broad chest, deepening the kiss. Against reason, my arms wrapped themselves around his neck, my hand gripping his silky dirty blonde and a low groan escaped from his throat.He tightened his hold on my waist and his hands gripped my ass, and a moan fled my lips, my lower belly aching in desperate need to be touched.
Ex-fiance's regret chapter ten.
JEROME “We should merge with Golde Empire - it’s the best course of action for the company.” He mentioned, his voice laced with certainty.“I see no reason to do that,” I responded resolutely, my voice staunch. “We need to expand to other states, and signing this deal with Golde Empire would make that happen.” He argued. “We can expand on our own. Collaborating with them would only sink my company, and I will not have that.” I declared. “I believe you should reconsider.” He suggested, “I truly do not care what you believe.” I retorted coldly, my tone dismissive. He scoffed, “You're just as stubborn as your father.”“And he built an empire alone.” I stated. “Alone?? I was there in the shadows lifting him when no one else did.” He exclaimed “Well I’m not aware of that, and I couldn’t care less. What I do know is that if you truly cared about the company, you wouldn’t suggest such.” I replied sharply “If this company crumbles, I go down too. This is our legacy and - “ “Our?” I
Ex-fiance's regret chapter nine.
DIANA Is there ever a moment of absolute healing? Or is it nothing but a myth?He called me 2 times last night. I could only stare at it as it rang. What was there to say? What was he calling for? To rub more salt in my wound? Remind me of how undeserving I am of him? Of his love? Or did he call to apologize? Don’t be delusional. The heavens must have collapsed before Kevin apologizes. “Diana, any suggestions?” A voice called me out of my thoughts I clear my throat lightly, “On?” “The design theme for the 30th year anniversary of the company.” “Oh yes, I was thinking we’d go more futuristic. The decor should depict times ahead of the present, a way of showing the world Leota Industries is innovative and ahead of the times.” I suggested, regaining my focus. Nods of approval were given by the members of the PR committee framing the light brown mahogany table. “I’ll contact some artists and designers that specialize in this theme, and I’ll send the samples to you, so we can w
Ex-fiance's regret chapter eight.
DIANA How long must you drown an emotion in denial to be forgotten? It seems this emotion is refusing to drown. I stared at the flowers before me - they were over 30 bouquets! “Are you sure you have the right address?” I asked skeptically. “Yes, you’re Miss Diana, correct?” “Yes I am.” “Then it’s for you, can you please sign here?” He offered me the book and I signed absentmindedly, just overwhelmed in awe. As he turned away, I called out “Excuse me, who are these from?” “He didn't disclose his name ma’am.” He replied. “Hm, thank you.” I murmured, my brows furrowed. Where in the world was I going to put all these flowers? “What are you still doing at the - oh my god!” She gasped when she saw the flowers. “You didn’t tell me you were seeing someone!!” She teased, nudging me with her elbow as her eyes twinkled. “Because I’m not.” I stated firmly. “So why would someone send you over 20 bouquets of flowers when you’re not even…” her voice trailed off and her eyes widened i
