As soon as we got into the room he hugged me tight, as if I was about to disappear from the face of earth.
I tried to wriggle free from his hold but it just led into him tightening it even more.
I just groaned in frustration, he is one stubborn thing, I just gave up, It's better that he say whatever he has to and get done with it.
For god's sake, few hour before he was behaving like I am some puppet, his personal toy to play with as he likes, and now here he is acting as if I am the most precious thing to him is this world.
What does he take me for? His mood swings are now getting on my nerves. I am done with his dramas for the day, so it would be better if he cut short the ordeal.
He just buried his face into my neck, breathing heavily, after what seems like an hour, which may actually be just seconds, he finally sai
THE DAY, ONIKA AND JACOB FIRST MET.Before I start with the chapter, I would like to clear one thing: if you guys go back to chapter 10, where Onika and Agustin first met, I have mentioned there, Onika had already given the interview to the COO to reach the third level, which was by Agustin, as the second one was by the COO, and now as we all know, this 'COO' is none other then Jacob Knights, it is justified to say that Jacob met Onika before Agustin did (though that doesn't change anything, just stating the fact to make the scenario clear)Enjoy!....................Onika's pov.....Dear journal,This is the most awaited day of my life, if I get this job, finally all my sufferings can come to an end.Enough of doing two part time jobs to support my studies and bills. Enough of working my ass off to make the two ends meet. Time to do some real work!
Agustin's pov.....Onika was curled up in the corner of a dark room, I called out her name but she didn't answer."I am feeling cold...""I am hungry...." she said in a small timid voice. She looked very scared."I miss my family, I want to go to them." I heard her say, in a small voice, which has lost all hopes."Don't say like that please.." I almost cried out."I will make the pain go away.... please come to me." As I took a step towards her she backed away from me and started running away. I chased behind her for what seems like hours, to find her standing just an inch away from a cliff."Onika please don't do this please, I am so sorry" I said with desperation.But she remained unfazed,
Onika's pov.......I excitedly called Jacob, who picked up at the first ring as usual, to give him the good news."Hello Jacob!" I blurted out in a haste, as soon as he picked up."It seems someone is happy today." He chuckled at my impatience."Damn right, I am" I replied."So what's the good news?" he asked."You won't believe... " He cut me off."Don't tell me you took his signatures?" He asked incredulously."Duh, nah.. it's about Agustin, I talked to Agustin about consulting a psychiatrist and he actually agreed, can you believe that?!" I still can't!There was a pause of three seconds before he replied."Are you sure he is not bluffing. I can't be sure he is not pulling wool infront of your eyes.""I know it is a bit hard to belie
#Day-8This is Onika's entry of Day 8, being read by Agustin.NOTE- the interview was taken after a few months of Onika's runaway, until then Agustin came to know the truth, but Onika was still on run......................................#Day 8Today I came across a magazine with the title, ' Interviews of top 100 richest men in the world', I knew you would be one of them, curiosity got the best of me and I bought it, I know I shouldn't have. After putting Alex to bed I immediately jumped to the page displaying your interview.Seeing your photo was like a blow to my gut, and a very brutal one at that, twisting my insides painfully, stinging my eyes with acid.You where still looking perfect, as always. Perfectly sculptured lips holding a tight lipped fake smile, brown hair thrown back, your hazel eyes staring at the camera,
Agustin's pov.......I raked a hand through my hair in frustration. How the fuck I didn't figure it out before that Jacob was talking about Onika in that interview, he had been in love with her all this time right under my nose and I never for once considered that he secretly loves my wife, that motherfucker, this runs deeper then I thought. I assumed he must be talking about one of his past flings. Christ, how wrong was I.The worst part is I think Onika has a soft corner for him as well, I hope it's just that and nothing more. Fucks this. He needs to stay away from her, or else he will pay dearly. I am already walking on thin ice and the last thing I want is for Jacob to jeopardize whatever little chance I may have with Onika.How I want to just fire him, but I know it won't sit well with Onika.I was brought out of my reverie by a knock on the door."who is it?" I
Agustin's Pov..............................................................# Day 13Happy birthday to me.I hate this day-I dread this day, this is the same day my parents died. I never liked to celebrate my birthday, and I never did before I met you and Jacob, I remember how both of you always tried to cheer me up, saying that I should move past it or it will always be painful if I don't try to move on, that was the first time after my parents death that I celebrated my birthday.That was before our marriage, I remember my first birthday after our marriage. I never thought it will go that way. It stills hurts to think about that day.I recalled my last birthday, tear stinging at the back of my eye.You were not home when the clock
Onika's POV......We got into the car and I saw Agustin signal Kane and few of his other bodyguards to follow us in another car.I was looking out of the car window, lost in my own thoughts when Agustin cleared his throat, gaining my attention.Whenever he does that it means he is looking for ways to initiate a conversation, so I looked at him, waiting for him to say something."Do you believe in God?" He asked, his eyes still trained on the road forward, as if afraid to make any eye contact.Where did that come from, I wonder. What is going in his head these days."You already know, I do." I said, masking my surprise."No, I mean do you still believe in God?" He put emphasis on the word still."Why won't I? Just because a certain person decides not to be human anymore is hardly any reason to blame god for it, though
Agustin's pov.....I was stealing glances at her throughout our ride back home. Her eyes were fixed on the road in front, looking ahead. She was lost in deep thoughts, I think I know what she is thinking, the look of pure agony on her face give it away, she is reminded of the time when she came to me crying and devastated, pleading me to believe her....but I didn't.My throat constricted painfully thinking about that day, like I have just swallowed thousands of sharp blades down my throat, making my insides bleed.How I would give away anything to just hold her in my arms and make here believe that it won't happen again.No harm shall ever come to her, never again, I vowed.As soon as I parked the car she immediately got out with the speed of light, heading towards her room, avoiding me. I know she is afraid that she will breakdown infront of me, if
Four Years Later~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Third Person's Pov....Agustin DeLuca looked at the six years old bundle of joy infront of him, playing with her Uncle Jack.Iris DeLuca.Iris, the only source of peace in his otherwise turbulent life.A small gentle smile played on Agustin's lips, contrasting to his otherwise roughened features, the one which was only reserved for this tiny little creature whose soft giggles vibrated through the walls of his heart as he looked at her with pure awe and admiration in his eyes.He adopted her two years after Onika left, those two years were hard on him. Making peace with his demons.With the truth.The truth that tore his whole world apart, leaving him with a constant ache in his chest. Leaving him vulnerable. Leaving him dead inside.
Few Days Later....Agustin slowly got down on his knees and rubbed the top of his daughter's grave with his palm, ever so slowly as if touching something very fragile, as if brushing off some imaginary dust which might have found its way to his precious daughter's grave, almost in the same fashion as he would pat the head of his child if she were alive.He did it again, and again... and again, the motion becoming vigorous with every passing second, with every stroke, in a state of trance, he kept doing it till his hands were completely tired and he can't move it anymore. He stopped and looked at his palms it was a deep shade of red, he furrowed his brows as he realised he can't feel anything.Taking a shaky breath, he took out the orchids and placed it over the top of the cemetery, with the same frailness and tenderness as someone would show while dealing with their most loved possession, most precious poss
Onika's Pov....I looked at the divorce papers infront of me."I have signed the papers, your turn" Agustin said, his voice surprisingly void of any emotion.That was quick, Agustin was discharged from the hospital yesterday itself, though I was still unsure of what will be Agustin's decision, he could be so unpredictable that I won't ever bet on anything when it comes to Agustin, but somewhere I kind of knew this is what he will do, or at least I prayed, what I didn't expect was he will be this quick to take the decision.So this was the moment I have been waiting for, I am just a signature away and every thing will be over.I eyed the papers for too long as if expecting it to vanish in thin air."You can read the papers before signing," he said, mistaking my lack of response with with my lack of trust."Of course," I said.
Agustin's Pov...."Take legal action against me, I am ready to confess my crimes, Every. Single. One. Of. Them" I said sternly, even though I don't feel even legal actions will be enough, nothing is enough anymore, but that can be a start.Her lips parted in disbelief and she kept looking at me incredulously."Prove it Onika." I repeated again, I want this, I need this, desperately.She recovered from her shock.Her nose flared, breathing quickened, she closed her eyes forcefully, clenching her fist to her sides and before I can blink she slapped me, slapped me so hard my head turned to the other side."Are you trying to mock me?" She said."Is it still me who needs to prove things to you?" She sneered through gritted teeth, her eyes flushing with anger."How fucking dare you?" She clenched her teeth, I have very rare
Onika's POV...I stared at Agustin's pale figure laying on the hospital bed, IV line attached to his wrist, his eyes closed, a small frown on his forehead. Even with his eyes closed he looked troubled. I took few calming breaths to remind myself that he is fine now. I have been sitting beside his bed since past five hours now, and he haven't moved a muscle.He is looking so lifeless at the moment....my heart cringed at the thought. I think this is why Jacob didn't take me with him, he already knew how it's going to be. Thank God Jacob reached there on time, if not for him... I don't even want to think about it.I have never wanted something so desperately as I want for him to open his hazel eyes and look back at me. I brought my hand to his cheek, tracing a large bruise at the side of his cheek with my finger ever so lightly. He didn't flinch, didn't moan in pain, nothing.I know I should have been t
Third Person....Agustin De Luca was driving the car through the eerie silent, dark night, not aware where he was going, but he did have one place in his mind. Tears streaming down his face, feeling guilt so profound that his whole body was shaking with silent sobs, for he had killed not only the soul of the women he loved, but also his own daughter.Sickening sounds reverberating in his head.'You were pregnant--''It was a girl--''The report said there were marks of abuse all over your body--''Please stop''--It said you can never get pregnant again due to complications.''Don't.... please don't.''Congratulations Agustin Deluca..I am everything you ever wanted me to be.I am ruined.'The car stopped with a screech infront of a boxing club
Jacob's POV...I groaned in frustration at the noise interrupting my sleep, and pulled my pillow over my ear to block the noise. It took me some good time to get oriented and realise, it is past midnight and it's my phone ringing.It's my phone ringing?!I immediately woke up, my eyes wide open now, the first thought coming to my mind, Onika.I looked at the screen, it was Onika indeed, at this time of the night? My heart got caught in my throat, as different types of unpleasant thoughts started coming to my mind.I immediately picked the call."He--hello Ja--Jacob Ag--Agustin--" she started sobbing and her voice was completely hoarse as if she had cried her eyes out, I was not able to understand anything clearly."Agustin what Onika? please speak clearly I am not able to understand anything, did Agustin hurt you?"I clenched my fist tightly, waiting for her answer, holding my breath. I was already making my way towards m
Onika's POV...I came back home and directly went to check on Alex. After making sure he was sleeping peacefully, I made my way towards my room.My head hurts, my heart hurts, Jacob's face keeps flashing infront of me, his pained express, his troubled eyes, like had went through a series of endless torture.....all because of me. I can't wash away the guilt that is painfully squeezing my heart.Jacob went through all that pain, why didn't he ever tell me anything before?He went through hell, what for, so that Agustin stays happy. Huh.The irony of the situation suddenly hit me like a hammer, Can I even blame Jacob? Isn't that what I did as well, and the worst part is Agustin can still make me feel bad for him, like he is also a victim in all this, may be he is, as much as I would love to blame everything on Agustin somewhere I know he is hurt as well, one can't expect his
Agustin's POV.....It's been two hour since I told Kane to investigate into the matter, no call nothing, what is taking him so long?I was restlessly pacing around my room, any bit of sound had me running for my phone, my heart was about to come out of my rid cage.I eyed Onika's file, suspiciously. Maybe she might have mentioned something in her later entries. I took the file and opened it with shaky hands...........................................................# Day 30You remember Agustin once you looked right into my eyes and asked me, 'Was your love not enough for me that I betrayed you the first chance I got?'One beat, two beat, three beat and I don't know how many beats passed and I just kept staring at you, letting it sink into my head what you ju