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Forget About Me, Billionaire 42: Ben (Part 2)
CHRISTY: It took a few rings before Ben picked up the call. Then, his face flashed in. His once neat face already looked like a lawn with tall grass. His eyes told me he had not experienced a life full of luxury. It was tiring as if he was barely hanging. But the most important part was that he was well.Before, I was already imagining what our meeting would be like after he ran away. I imagined I would hate him for leaving me, but maybe it was only because of my emotions. Now…I felt relief that he was well and alive. Still…there was an ounce of some emotions which I could not pinpoint. “Hey,” Ben declared, hesitating. I did not know what I would say to him. Whether I would scold him for leaving me alone or scream at the top of my lungs until he realized what he had done. My hands trembled and forced my hands to steady. A long silence filled it. It was awkward and I did not know how to break it. There were a lot of things I wanted to ask, but I did not know where to start. “Hey,
Last Updated : 2024-02-29Forget About Me, Billionaire 43: Kicked Out
CHRISTY:I almost had a heart attack when Everette suddenly talked. My heart beat wildly against my ribcage as I clutched my chest. In my irritation, I slapped him on his shoulders. “You nearly killed me. Do you hate me so much that you want to kill me?”He flinched but did not move away.He looked at me with a knotted forehead. “It was not my intention.”“It is your intention,” I answered. “Don’t do that.”He chuckled. “Rest easy, okay? I promise I will not scare you again.”Everette sat and yawned. “Are you done talking to your brother?”“His name is Ben.”He thought for a moment and said, “Ben? Why did your parents never mention him?”It was no longer a surprise after what happened. During the first family dinner with the family, Ben was not there, and the Watson family believed that I was an only child. “Isn’t it obvious? They did not want anything to do with him. They already disowned my brother after he ran away from his supposed obligations in the company. He ran because Mom
Last Updated : 2024-02-29Forget About Me, Billionaire 44: Sent
CHRISTY:I thought I would be able to sleep since Everette was no longer sleeping beside me, but I was wrong. My mind kept on wondering if he was able to sleep on the couch. Shit. Was it my fault now? He was the one who thought I was a slut and that was one of the most painful things I could ever hear from someone. And I was not expecting it to hear from Everette whom I trusted so much.Still…was he comfortable on the couch? He had work to do and sleep was the best thing that he could do to regain his strength.I rolled on my back.I was always sensitive when it came to my ex-boyfriend, especially if someone thought I was a slut. They always reminded me of Mom who said I always spread my legs whenever I wanted to.I got out of bed.“I will only drink water,” I muttered to myself and sat on the bed. Then, I looked for my slippers stepped out of my room, and went downstairs while constantly saying I was only getting some water.Liar. You want to check on him. I am not. I did not care
Last Updated : 2024-02-29Forget About Me, Billionaire 45: Monster
EVERETTE:"How many times will I tell you to change the font? Make this presentation presentable!" I growled while throwing the bundle of papers on the floor.Levi was at the corner watching the scene take place. My head felt like it was going to burst from the stress. “I'm so sorry, Mr. Watson. I will just repeat them.”“You better do that or you will be firing you next.”The woman sniffed. “Mr. Watson. Take pity on my child. She is still attending school and if I lost my job, I don't know where I would be able to get funds. While you are at it, please help me.”The woman seemed like she was already ready to cry but held herself. Levi shook his head while glancing at the woman.Did I feel sorry? I was not. Those crocodile tears would not make me feel sorry. The woman’s lips trembled while I massaged my neck. Any minute now, she will be crying. She might be thinking I was the devil, which I did not care at all. My head had been aching for quite some time while my eyes wandered to C
Last Updated : 2024-02-29Forget About Me, Billionaire 46: Unforgiven
CHRISTY:As soon as I sent the message, Everette replied faster than I expected asking the location. I was about to reply to him, but then he called as if he could no longer wait for my text. “You want to see me?” Everette asked, not bothering to hide his excitement.I sat upright as my drowsiness disappeared upon hearing his voice.“T-that’s what I want.”“Are you no longer mad at me? Did you see the food on the table? I cooked them for you. May I know what time you woke up? I wanted to send you a message, but you won’t ever reply to me. I thought you’re not the type to reply right away.”“We can talk about it when we meet.”“I will ask Levi to fetch you.”“Why would he when I already have my car. "I have a car. I want to be with Happiness." "Levi can drive.""I will be the one driving it. Don't you dare decide for me, Everett. I did not give you the power to."Silence flowed between the line that I could hear the sharp intake of breath. "Sorry," he muttered under his breath. "Tell
Last Updated : 2024-02-29Forget About Me, Billionaire 47: Cheated?
CHRISTY:"I trusted you, but when it comes to people around you, I don't trust them.” He trusted me despite how I treated him. A lump formed in my throat. “Why do you trust me?” I asked with difficulty. Maybe it was because I was never good to him. Everette smiled sadly. “When I was small, the house helper whom we thought was loyal to the family was the one who nearly got me killed. No. At first, it was an attempted kidnap, but the other house helper was able to see me while I hid in my closet," Everette said.My mouth gaped open.“Is that true?”He gave me a curt nod. Why did I not know about that painful history?It was because you never asked about it and you’re only good at fighting with him. "What happened next?""She was killed when my parents found out her location. I was crying back then, pleading with her that I don't want to go with her.”“She must have not listened to you.”“My cries were not heard and to stop me from talking, she broke my fingers.”I gasped. “That
Last Updated : 2024-03-02Forget About Me, Billionaire 48: Blackmail
CHRISTYEverette's brows furrowed and sat up. The wind blew some strands of his hair blocking some of his eyes. So smoking hot.“Believe it or not, I did not cheat.”“Oh, please. What's my assurance that you're telling the truth?”“I won't force you to believe me, but that's the truth.”On the other hand, why was it an issue to me that he cheated on Eden or not? That was already out of my control.“I don’t like cheating,” I informed him. “The next time you do that, forgive me but I cannot just sit down and let you get away with it.”“What will you do?”The corner of my lips lifted. “I will cut whatever I have to cut.”Everette shivered. “You are one scary woman when you get angry.”“I sure am, and you should be wary about it.”A comfortable silence filled in as the gentle sea breeze kissed both of our skin. I wished we had the same moments like this where we would always have the time to spend with each other. And I appreciated Everette's effort in coming here even if it was not his
Last Updated : 2024-03-03Forget About Me, Billionaire 49: Until Morning
CHRISTY:Everette found me sitting on the sand, continuously staring at the calm water. After Mother called, I could not fathom going back to where Everette was and pretended as if everything was okay. It was somewhat of a good decision that I had come to this place even if I had not known that Mother would call.This place was my solace in my chaotic mind. The soft whisper of the wind and the waves calmed my raging emotions. I wished Mom would change. I wished she would finally start seeing her sons and daughter as her son, not some sort of investment or someone who would back up money. Until now, I did not know how the heck would I look for the hundred dollars she wanted. Would I ask for Everette’s money? Or will I just let it slide? If I don’t give her anything, she might do something to Dad.I had no good memories of my parents. But still…if Dad was not sick, I wouldn’t be worried for him. “Kitten.”I jerked back to the present upon hearing Everette’s voice. He sat beside me.
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CHRISTY:Then Everette's eyes snapped open.I held my breath as I stared at his beautiful eyes."Kitten...""You're awake. Are you done pretending that you were asleep?" I asked softly, already tired of fighting with him. A year of hiding from him only made my love for him grow even stronger.My heart yearned for him, and seeing him after a year, I felt like I had become whole again.He sat while I snatched my hand away and put it on my lap."You still love me," he commented."I did not say anything like that," I denied, averting my gaze. "Yes, you did. I heard you say one, Kitten.""It was only your dream, Everette. You did sleep, right? You were dreaming earlier."Touching my chin, he forced me to look at him. My toes curled. Yes. I still loved this man. A year of not seeing him made me want to jump at him and kiss him like crazy and have lots and lots of sex as if to make up for the lost time. My hands yearned to touch his face and traced the outline of his cheeks. Everette le
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CHRISTY:Beatrice looked at me as if I had grown horns. I was a bitch for suggesting it to her, but what could I do? I was not the type who would just stare at a woman who was hurting because of a man.Yeah. I know. It was the suggestion that she was totally unexpected. Or maybe she already expected it, but she could not do anything about it. Perhaps I was not the only one who had told her to divorce her husband. "Y-You want me to divorce my husband?" she asked in disbelief, using the same words I had suggested. "Do you even hear yourself?" she asked. “Divorce? How could you say that!”"I heard myself loud and clear," I said nonchalantly. “It’s time to let go of that jerk.”Tears swelled in her eyes.Beatrice always had a waterworks, and I did not like any of that. A woman’s tears were like a stab wound on me. I kneeled in front of her and said, "It's time to let go of the man who did not even love you. Do you understand? Stop hurting yourself because you deserve someone who would s
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CHRISTY:"I knew women like you. You will grab every possible opportunity," she spat. “Seeing you annoys me even more. You reminded me of your Mom.”“Mom and I are two different beings, Mom,” I said politely, even if my heart was already bleeding too much. And I could not blame Clara. Mom showed her worse side. “As long as my husband won’t believe that I will cheat on him, I am fine with whatever you say, Mom.”Clara’s hand shook in anger. She was dying to hurt me. To slap me once again. “Christy is right, Mom. The only thing that you can do is accept this marriage.” Everette kissed me on my hair. Clar did not like it a bit. “Mom, let us have peace. Christy admitted it was a mistake that she left me in the altar. But don’t you think it’s already too long since that happened? Let’s move on, Mom. Please?” Everette was about to touch his Mom’s hand, but Clara slapped his hand away and looked at me with disgust.“You’re a witch. You bewitched my son!” She was about to slap me, but Everet
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CHRISTY:Panic kicked in as I struggled to break free. No matter how much I attempted to shout, my voice was muffled. The person holding me won't budge at all. I kicked in. I thrashed. I shouted, but no words would come out.Everette! Please help me!What the heck was happening?"Stop squirming or I will hurt you for real," he threatened. “Do you think I will hesitate hurting a woman?”I stopped, sensing this bastard won’t hesitate to hurt me at all. My body went cold. It was the man whom Everette had fought with. Vincent was right. Sooner or later, he would come to get me. I should have listened to Vincent when he said I should be careful. Everette’s enemies would resurface. Did I listen? I did not. As he dragged me deeper into the darkness, I was losing even more hope that someone would be able to help me.It was safe to let him think that he was able to get my trust. Hot tears welled in my eyes as I thought of Everette. Would I die not being able to see my husband? If I knew
