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Healing the Broken Billionaire CHAPTER 10: THE PAIN
THE PAIN"What do you mean you can't do it anymore?" Serena asked with those judging heterochromatic eyes of hers, watching me slump onto the floor."I don't know, I can't - I just can't do this anymore." Crawling up in my bed, I faced down the pillows thinking maybe I could kill myself in guilt and forget to breathe."After what you did last night?" She scoffed and fumbled over my expired makeup and lotions in the cabinet. "What are these things?"She picked up a bottle and sniffed it, causing her to sneeze."How did you know what happened to us last night?" With my widening eyes, I asked."There were lots of mirrors in that room, I had the urge to take a peek." Rubbing her reddening nose, she opened the bottle and stuck out her tongue."That's not food," I chided her before the tip of her literal sharp tongue touched the white cream.Lie on my back, I stared at the ceiling blankly, and everything that happened last night seemed to flash in my memories.His warmth still lingered on my
Last Updated : 2024-10-29Healing the Broken Billionaire CHAPTER 11: THE CONFUSION
THE CONFUSION"You're uncomfortable," I heard Eric say from beside me.He's not wrong. Standing next to one of the richest men makes me look like a rug that hasn't been washed for years.His manly beauty slaps the little cuteness I humbly have, and it kind of lowers my esteem. In a way."Why would I be?" Denying the obvious, I gripped the strap of my bag as we stood in front of an abstract painting.I felt his hand snake around my waist and pull me close. I forgot to breathe."Your face is turning red." Lifting his hand to poke my nose, he chuckled.Hearing him make the sound of a thousand singing angels with just a short throaty laugh, the woman in me began to pump hard for him.Oh, please, I need to wake myself up!Cupping my face, I let my head hang low."Cute," he whispered, that my ears heard clearly. "Come on this way, let's find better paintings than this one."I wanted to put a bit of distance between us, but when he intertwined his hand with mine, I had no other choice. I'm st
Last Updated : 2024-10-29Healing the Broken Billionaire CHAPTER 12: THE PATIENCE
THE PATIENCEOutside the window, the clear sky doesn't coincide with my feelings. It's too clear and bright, and I feel like I collected all gray clouds and let my shoulders carry the load."So, where's your proud boyfriend?""Shut up," I spat on him lazily. "I'm in your car because I don't have my wallet with me. Don't get too comfortable talking to me."I heard Joshua chuckle, "You're still the same Nicole I knew.""Almost not," I replied and closed my eyes.There I could see the blankness of Eric's eyes when I left him there in the middle of the restaurant.My hand landed on my grumbling belly. I should've eaten something first before walking out.I'm becoming a user. It's not a good thing."Why? Is he manipulative or something?""Just drive, please?"A few moments of silence went by, but Joshua immediately broke it."I know it's wrong to say, but I missed you. I miss you so much," I heard him mutter.My mouth wants to say the same thing, but the pain he caused, it's still in my che
Last Updated : 2024-10-29Healing the Broken Billionaire CHAPTER 13: THE PLANT
Awkwardly sitting there on the couch while watching the chimney on fire, I risked my everything to glance at Eric, who was sitting like a king on the adjacent long sofa.I should've just gone home."What are you thinking?" He asked.His hand holds a golden liquor, sipping it from time to time. Staring at my soul for the whole time, and burning me with his glazed eyes."No-- nothing," I stuttered."Why did you get in his car?"Paused for a moment, I bit my lower lip and told him the truth. "I didn't have my wallet with me, so I couldn't haul a cab.""Why did you leave the restaurant?"Frowning from the shower of questions, I once again glanced at him. And it was a wrong move, I got imprisoned by his glare. It's piercing and killing me."I'm asking you a question, baby. Answer," he demanded."Well..." Isn't still sure of what to say, I began fumbling my fingers that sat above my lap. Sitting there like a ballerina with a broken spine. "My ego was-- well-- being very unreasonable.""And
Last Updated : 2024-10-29Healing the Broken Billionaire CHAPTER 14: THE TRUTH
My heart pounded so hard that my ribs had to endure the pain.I knew I would've fallen deep if I didn't know that he was cursed. I would've said the same words or looked at him in the eyes the same way he's looking in mine.But as my doubt started to shake, Serena's voice echoed in my head."For the flower to understand your situation, is to set aside the doubt and take a leap of faith."I still find her words cringe, but she's the witch, and I have no other choice but to listen.That was why I closed my eyes and let our lips collide.His embrace tightened around me, and I found it so comfortable. He's beginning to feel at home I never felt before. All that I could ever ask for is nothing but certainty. A certainty that will never be verified.I am wood, and he's the fire. The magic is the oil, but the truth is a fire extinguisher. No matter how I wish for a switch of reality to come true, the time I've got is like my shadow."What was that for?" Teasingly asked Eric.Every time his l
Last Updated : 2024-10-29Healing the Broken Billionaire CHAPTER 15: THE EX
"Didn't I tell you that no one will believe you?"Serena threw me her "I told you so" look as she placed the potted golden plant on the coffee table."Well, I thought he was going to believe me," I defended, eyes wide.Shifting my eyes on the plant, I noticed how it varies its glow. Some of the leaves are glowing in yellow, while some seem to fade."And how did he react?" With her judging tone, Serena's arms akimbo."He laughed at my face and complimented my humor," I answered while wearing a tight smile. "Why are you standing like that?"I sat by the couch, leaning forward while she was standing in front of me like a boss scolding her employee."Should you keep it in your head that your main crisis focuses on healing him, not making him believe that you're prone to fantasy," she chided like a mother."Alright, I apologize, good witch." Placing my hand on my chest, I bowed to her while making a face."Apology accepted."Walking next to the window, she glanced at the dark sky. Right th
Last Updated : 2024-10-29Healing the Broken Billionaire CHAPTER 16: THE JOB
Still holding the shock Joshua gave me yesterday, I stepped into the building, holding my shoulder.The impact of the door caused a large bruise on it, and I could feel the fever electrifying my whole body.My head felt so heavy, and my body was looking for a place to lie down."Get a grip, Nicole," I exhaled as I entered the lift.When I saw the button towards Eric's office, just then I realized that he didn't send me any messages last night. He wasn't the type to be very active with texting or messaging, but ever since we had a good connection, he would at least leave one sweet message."Stop overthinking," I whispered to myself, I groaned at the heaviness of the clouds above my head.As soon as I got into the department, the surroundings felt heavier. I can feel their eyes on me even when I'm not looking.Is dating the CEO still a huge issue for them?"Allen?" Maddie showed up like a mushroom from behind me.Just Allen? What happened to 'miss'?"Yeah?""Boss wants to see you," she r
Last Updated : 2024-10-29Healing the Broken Billionaire CHAPTER 17: THE OWNER
"Why did you leave him?" Serena asked when I excused myself for a second and entered the washroom.Opening the faucet, I faced her.She's sitting at the closed toilet bowl with her arms and legs crossed."You're making me feel uncomfortable," I confronted her and fanned myself with my hand. "You don't just sit there and watch us do something private like we're some kind of a movie on a TV screen!" I yelled in whispers."Alright, just a question, what is a movie and TV screen?""Never mind, I'll explain it to you later. But can you not stare while we're doing the deed?" Almost begging on my knees, I frowned at her.Out of all the witches I have read in children's books, Serena is one of a kind. A very curious type. Way too much that it shakes my comfort."This is probably the very right time to vanish in the air, you know?""Are you asking me to get lost?" Switching on her bitchy side, she lifted her white eyebrows on me.I frankly want to tell her to buzz off, just like that. Only if
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Healing the Broken Billionaire CHAPTER 81: THE HELPLESS
The thunder cracked, yet there was no lightning. The thick, dark clouds were menacing, but the rain seemed to be postponing.The winter cold breeze was chilling. It brushed my skin, making me shudder.But nothing mattered to me more than Serena. Aside from her suffering, she was my only hope for setting those creatures free and for Eric, my Eric."Who the heck is that?" I asked myself, peeping through the edge of the wall and sneaking a look."Your stinking possession has poisoned you, you've turned your back on your people! Take your soul back and save what's left of your barony," Serena grunted.She was shackled and helpless, it seemed like those chains were capable of stifling her magic.What should I do?"The baron is now under my control, and you, you brought me the gift I needed. Where is the human?" The baron grumbled his voice as he questioned her."Away from you," Serena fought the urge to moan in pain when the shackles were pulled. "You will not lay a hand on her, Zeth, ever
Healing the Broken Billionaire CHAPTER 80: THE BARON
The creature guided me to a place much farther than the spot Serena had instructed me to wait. The more distance I covered, the eerier the surroundings became.Though still within the barony's boundaries, it felt as though I had stumbled upon a forgotten area.The walls were ensnared by the roots of an ancient, lifeless tree. Fallen leaves crunched under my boots and dust had claimed the once pristine bricks."Hey, slow down!" I called out, trying to catch up, my fingertips tracing the rough texture of the walls.I jogged carefully, doing my best to avoid stumbling.As we ventured further, we entered a cave. The roots now sported thorns, resembling rose stems. However, there was nothing beautiful about this place. It was filled with darkness, an unsettling view, and a palpable sense of danger."Where have you gone?" I lost sight of the creature and peered deeper into the gloom.The darkness enveloped me with an intensity that seemed to devour any trace of light, leaving me utterly bli
Healing the Broken Billionaire CHAPTER 79: THE SANCTUARY
The night was pitch black, and the morning hadn't brought any light. The wind bit into my skin, causing my teeth to chatter in the frigid air.The fire must have died out.With each shivering breath, I forced my eyes open, only to be greeted by an unwelcoming environment. I was still here.It felt like waking up inside a nightmare, trapped within its confines."Serena?" My voice, hoarse and shaky, called out for the only ally I knew. But she was nowhere to be found. "Serena?"I found myself lying on the cold, hard ground. The remnants of the fire stained the stones around me, and the log where Serena had been sitting remained undisturbed.I was alone.This was not promising.Wrapping my cloak around myself for warmth, I clutched the sword at my waist."Serena?" My voice echoed through the trees, the birds mimicking it and sending ripples through the forest.A deafening silence filled the air, so quiet that it was almost painful.Suddenly, the ground beneath me started to shake.The st
Healing the Broken Billionaire CHAPTER 78: THE WITCH
An abrupt exclamation slipped from my lips when I spotted the wolves. However, these were not any ordinary wolves with soft white, grey, or black fur like snow."They're made out of smoke?" I shivered.Their eyes were yellow, filled with rage and menace.The paws that should have been digging into the dirt were invisible as they seemed to hover in the air, carried by the dark smoke of the malevolent Zeth."The bringer of fear," Serena murmured, her hand beginning to form a defense against the gloom these wolves, summoned by their master, brought with them."Indeed, they really do instill fear in me." I swallowed the rising tide of negative emotions within me, but the scent of fear still escaped as I heard their growl crawling on my skin."No weapon can harm it while it feeds on you," Serena warned. "You must be strong.""But I'm not," I protested, shaking my head in denial as my worries started to overwhelm me. "I don't know how to fight them.""It's simple," Serena reassured me, look
Healing the Broken Billionaire CHAPTER 77: THE OBSTACLE
Despite the danger, we plunged into the water, fighting against coldness.As soon as half of my body got submerged in the waters, I felt my whole body stilled from the sudden drop in temperature."I just remembered how I hate cold baths," I uttered."Wait, stop!" Serena suddenly held us up just as we swam."What is it?" I asked.The bottom of the river is shallow, I couldn't reach it. But I can feel something softly bristling on my legs."What the hell is that?" I flinched."Don't move," Serena warned me.The waters aren't as clear as it must have been. I can't see what's underneath.Serena looked in the water with a deep frown. "There is something in the waters," she said that alarmed me.And before I could say a word, something pulled me down."Serena!"My voice was muffled. Bubbles come out of my mouth.From the bottom, there are whips of leaves that are darker than the night and have hands that vine around my limbs.I'm losing my breath, and I have nothing on me to fight against i
Healing the Broken Billionaire CHAPTER 76: THE JOURNEY
I nodded, understanding her pain. "We will end this, Serena. For Eric, for Mellon, for everyone who's been affected by this creature. We will bring peace back to this world."Justice, I don't know how to explain to her what it means, but I know that she feels it.I can hardly hear my old self whenever I open my mouth. Is this where I get to grow?Her eyes met mine, and for the first time, I saw a glimmer of hope in them. "Yes, we will."As we stood there, under the starlit sky, I felt a sense of camaraderie with Serena. We were both fighting for the ones we loved, ready to face whatever came our way.And that's more than enough for me to keep the urge to step further forward.The next day, armed with the knowledge from the Oracle of Time, we set out on our journey.I do not have enough strength to face what's waiting for us, but all I know is that I have a reason to be strong."You have such a great heart, Nicole." Lady Marmara read my eyes. "I may not accompany you in the world of da
Healing the Broken Billionaire CHAPTER 75: THE ORACLE
As Lady Marmara whispered to the water, an image appeared.My heart stopped as I saw Eric, his face twisted in pain.Tears welled up in my eyes as I reached out to the image, my hand passing through it."Eric..." I whispered, my voice choked with emotion.The image disappeared, leaving me with a sense of urgency. I had to save Eric, no matter what it took.I turned to Lady Marmara, determination burning in my eyes."I will do whatever it takes to save him," I said, my voice steady. "Tell me what I need to do."The courage in my voice shook me as well. I was never the type of person who would advance to attack.In every problem I have encountered, I face it with my wobbling legs, never with a hard face."I can hardly hear the human I read about," Serena uttered as she looked at me. "You are not ready to face the dark creature. No one is.""The only thing I have in mind is to save the man I love, Serena. What makes you think I called for you?" I clarified. "I'd move mountains just to ge
Healing the Broken Billionaire CHAPTER 74: THE LADY
Inside the castle where I had never stepped foot on its very heart, I was struck by awe when my eyes were filled with its beauty.Then I realized that I had seen it die once.Just as much as the sight of the castle is wonderful, the interior is magnificent.The carvings on the wall and ceiling, the painted walls of beauty tell the whole story of their world lengths from the beginning of the width of the wall to its end.Everything's in white, even the marbled floor doesn't seem to be dirtied.Now I feel guilty walking on it.But that's not really what's inside my head. It's Eric.Are they hurting him? Whatever they're doing to him, if he gets hurt, it's all on me. It's all my fault.Going back to it all, I wonder if I didn't receive the flower. I would've stayed the same, worse, really lost my job, living alone and depressed.Maybe it's time for me to start thinking that everything that happened isn't bad at all. The consequences are.Could I ever stop myself from being pessimistic? N
Healing the Broken Billionaire CHAPTER 73: THE ANSWER
The broken lamp was on the floor, and the bed was thrown on the other side of the room. I watched how Eric was covered with the dark smoke brought by the air.His face showed how terrified he was, but even when he was the one in danger, he thought of my safety.The claws of smoke dug into his skin, and he screamed in pain as his blood gushed out of his flesh and veins.Torture is brought by fantasy.Is it in my head? Is this real?This can't be.I have left everything behind. Why does it still haunt me?And it's taking Eric!"Allen, run! Run!"My ears heard what he said. Loud and clear, but my feet couldn't move. My eyes settled on him, planning on reaching out for him, but as I was about to make a move, a figure suddenly showed up.I sucked up my breath when it hit me how familiar that figure is.Why is it here?"What the fuck?!" Eric exclaimed when the dark figure appeared. "What is that?""Eric," I called for him, and when he met my eyes, I offered him a trembling smile. "It's okay
