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In love with a heartless billionaire ~47~
~Laurel~I felt numb. Dead inside. My body ached all over. My legs. I couldn't move my legs. I let out a croaked sound when I realized that I couldn't move my legs. "My legs..." I tried sitting up but it felt as if there was no single bone in my body."Sit still ma'am," a woman hovering over me said. "You just woke up.""Where am I?" My voice was barely a whisper. A face sudden flashed in my head.Marco Lorenzo."No!" I tried moving away from him but my legs were stuck. "No! Get away from me! Please! No!""Laurel," he grinned and moved closer to touch me.I cried. "No! Please! Don't touch me!"Someone shook my shoulders repeatedly. "Laurel? Laurel. Laurel!"Marco's face was immediately replaced with Kurt's and I gripped his body, clutching his shirt for protection as my sobs became louder."It's okay, Laurel. He will never hurt you again. I promise you that the bastard would never hurt you again.""Kurt, he..they..did things to my body. They forced me to..he.." My voice faded into a
In love with a heartless billionaire ~48~
~Laurel~"So that was how the movie ended," Kurt said as soon as I rounded up telling him the Disney movie, I had watched when I was just six years old, The movie, Snow White and the seven dwarfs. "But that's just plain ridiculous." He said, pouring the batter into small rounds, onto the hot lightly greased skillet."What?" I frowned. "You didn't watch Snow-white?"He shook his head."Cinderella? Sleeping beauty? Mulan? The princess and the frog? Pocahontas? Rapunzel?"He flipped the pancakes over. "I would be lying if I said I've seen the animated movies you just mentioned."I dropped my milkshake on the kitchen counter beside me and lifted my hands in the air in defeat. "I give up. Like seriously, you've never? Or perhaps, you've seen them and maybe, you've forgotten you did?""My mom..." He stopped. Then continued flipping the pancakes over till they were a golden brown. "Told me stories about them before. But I dislike all Disney movie because they only hint at one thing, love. So
In love with a heartless billionaire ~49~
~Laurel~That night, I couldn't sleep. I just kept thinking about what Jason said and how much it must have affected Kurt. It wasn't his first time to hear people say such things about him for sure, but it must have really made him upset, knowing the things were being said directly to me, a woman he was supposed to marry.I stared at the moon and stars in the sky when I arrived in the balcony.Absentmindedly, I rubbed the bracelet attached to my arm by Camilla and closed my eyes, feeling cold and hungry all of a sudden. I got up and headed to the kitchen. I hadn't eaten anything all day and if Kurt knew, he definitely would be mad for sure. He hated when I skip meals. I was pulling out a two cans of milk from the fridge when I heard someone shuffling through something. And then the lights flipped on. Dawning on me red-handed."Fuck.'' I cursed when I saw Kurt staring at me unbelievably. I ignored his stares and turned around, then shoved the two cans of milk back into the fridge."You
In love with a heartless billionaire ~50~
Laurel~"Laurel! Laurel Hyde!""Laurel Hyde, is that really you? After all these weeks, where have you been?! Laurel! Laurel Hyde!""Kurt Kenton's been in this hospital for almost a week now. And you're only coming to see him now?! Laurel?!""Laurel Hyde, is it true that Bella Daniel is responsible for what happened to your lover?! Is this her way of getting revenge?! Why are you here to see Mr Kenton now?! Where have you been?! Have you been out? Out of the country?!""Laurel Hyde, is it true that you were abducted on your wedding day?"I clutched mom's arm. My heart beating rapidly."Is it true that you were abused on your wedding day? Do you have any idea who the person is?! Are you a rape victim?"I suddenly felt like collapsing. All the air in my body was slowly moving out through my mouth. It felt as if someone was choking me."Well, what do you have to say out there to women who's been through the same problem as you? What is your motivational message to women who's been abuse
In love with a heartless billionaire ~51~
"Oh yeah? That's not a very nice thing to say to your over-emotional wife.""You mean when she's pretending to cry and whimper? Just to get my attention?""Eat my ass, you asshole.''He tightened his hold around me and kissed the nape of my neck. "Gladly.""You wouldn't dare.""Shall I prove it to you? I don't know why you put up arguments with me when you know for a fact that I'll win.""You mean the win you win when you're seducing me?""Between the two of us, who's the main athlete of seduction? Who walks around the room every morning wearing nothing but fair skin?''"Are you saying you're tired of seeing me naked?""I would love to see you naked all day, Laurel. It's the best photo I've ever seen."Coming soon.__________~~~~~~~~~~~___________~Laurel~"Is this the place? Is this where they are?" I asked Phil as soon as the car stopped and Clarissa stepped out."Yes.""And what would they be doing here? What are they doing here? Are they putting someone up for manslaughter?" Clari
In love with a heartless billionaire ~52~
~Laurel~"Kurt Kenton, I vow to love you, respect you and take you as my husband, friend, partner, lover, and pledge a vow of honesty and fidelity. It is one I give willingly, easily, gracefully, at this moment and for our whole lives. As we join our lives together, let us vow to live in truth, to always communicate fully, to hold each other against the wind, to feel our hearts joined as one. To you I give myself and everything I will ever be. Wherever our journey leads us, I promise to walk with you arm in arm, hand in hand, to hold you as your wife and to learn from you, love you, and surprise you, as long as we both shall live.""Laurel," he slid the ring onto my fourth finger. "With this ring, I solemnly swear to support you, to love you as you love me, through all hardship, darkness, and pain to reach for our joys, our hopes, and always with honesty and faith. All I have in this world I give to you, I promise to hold and keep you, comfort, protect, and shelter you, for all the da
In love with a heartless billionaire ~53~ (Book TWO)
Five years later,______________________Laurel picked up the picture frame on her on desk and stared at it, slowly running her fingers over the solid frame that had her, Kurt and their daughter, Mirabelle in it. They were happy, no doubts but constantly to her, it always felt like something was missing whenever she held this picture. Like someone was missing and that led her back to five years ago. Five years ago when they lost the baby they never knew they were expecting, and the doctors told her that she couldn't give birth again due to some complications as a result of the accident she encountered, five years ago.She certainly could agree that at first, she wasn't prepared to be a mother again because she had never learn how to. But rethinking it, she discovered that everyone has a right to second chance. Everyone has the right to be given a chance at something they're probably not good at. And that was when she lost her. Her second chance. She wondered if that chance would ever c
In love with a heartless billionaire ~54~
~Laurel~Mira and I were in the kitchen making breakfast while Kurt was seated in the dining room, reading the paper. The house was swimming with servants, actually because they were preparing for the dinner party that would take place later on the terrace. Kurt wanted to throw a small party to introduce Genevieve to our families. I couldn't object, probably because I didn't see a reason why he couldn't introduce his so-called new daughter to everyone."Am I supposed to greet you good morning?" Mira and I paused when we heard a not-so familiar voice in the dining room."It's a sign of respect, so yes.""I never greeted anyone at the foster home.""You will now. This isn't a foster home, this is your home now."I mounted into the living room, just in time only to see Kurt and Genevieve seated, having a conversation."So," Kurt started. "Your new room, do you like it?""Sincerely, no."I shot my gaze to her. Ungrateful little bitch! Mira decorated that room few years back. "Care to tell
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In love with a heartless billionaire ~220~
*One year later*~Genevieve~"Hey. You ready?"Mason asked me as he walked into the room."Do I look okay in this dress?" I said, referring to the floral gown I was wearing. "I feel... really heavy, you know. I think this baby is using my energy to do kicks, don't you think?" I asked him, placing my hand over my eight months and two weeks old belly.Mason smiled and walked over to me. "You look beautiful, darling. And besides, I'm always here to lend you my strength whenever you feel too tired to carry our little Gael." He knelt before my bump and caressed it over the skimpy dress I was wearing. "Hey buddy, don't give mommy a hard time, okay? We know you wanna come out so badly but patience, little buddy, patience." He looked up at me and I smiled. Then he got up and closed his mouth over mine. "I love you, Genevieve Kenton King."I smiled as I wrapped my arms around him. "I love you too.""Now come on. Before we arrive late for your dad's birthday dinner." He held my hand as walked o
In love with a heartless billionaire ~219~
~Genevieve~Just like that. I couldn't believe it. She was gone.Gone forever. We weren't going to see her ever again.Some of the soldiers that had ran into the smoke, came out few minutes later with Gonzalez men. One was half-dead, the other was injured but very much alive. They put them both in the van and walked around to see dad. He was saying something in low tune to dad when another set of military men walked out of the already burnt and collapsed building with a burnt, unrecognizable body that seemed to have ropes attached to it. A body that was perhaps tied. Then I recalled Mirabelle being tied up before Ryder threw me out."No! My Mira...." Mom was already shaking in tears as they placed the body on a stretcher. Dad dropped to the ground in tears, mom was wailing profusely, Mariano remained stiff and unable to move, Mason had tears rolling down his eyes...none of us could even touch the body. It was Natasha who mustered up the courage to run to where the body was and embrace
In love with a heartless billionaire ~218~
~Mirabelle~"What are we going to do? He's going to kill her!" Mason exclaimed out of frustration as he plopped down on the couch, running his fingers through his hair. Mom has been trying to calm him down ever since. But it seems all her words of assurance were falling on deaf ears."My men are searching the entire city as we speak." Dad who had been on the phone came back few minutes later to the living room and said. "They couldn't have gone far. We'll get them in no time.""Hey," Mariano knelt in front of me and places his hand on lap. "Are you alright?"I shook my head."Belle, listen to me, this is not your fault.."I was trying to hold back my tears. "Yes, it is.""No, it's not. Gonzalez has been planning his escape from prison for a long time now. And it so happened to fall on the same time period of your return so none of this is your fault, okay?""Grandpa, are you going to give me to him? The bad guy?" Natasha who was in mom's arms asked Kurt who had been restless."Of cour
In love with a heartless billionaire ~217~
~Mirabelle~"Mama, where are we? What is this place?" Natasha asked me as Mariano pulled the car to a stop. I got out and so did Natasha, who looked inquisitive, looking around the place."Hello, Natasha."She turned to stare at the people standing few metres away, her whole face lightening up. "Grandma! Grandpa!"In a blink of eye, she was running into dad's open arms. "My lil baby. She looks just you, Mariano." Dad said to Mariano who was standing beside me as he ruffled her hair playfully, picking her up from the floor."I'm quite heavy, you know. Mama feeds me with good stuff." Natasha said jokingly."Well then, it's a good thing I have quite the strength then." Dad smiled as we walked into the house."Camilla," I greeted Camilla who was standing with the other servants. "I see you're still here." I said, moving into her arms. "Thank you.""Always, Mirabelle, always." She responded and we pulled away. "I'll make coffee and some toast."I nodded and she walked away. "It feels good
In love with a heartless billionaire ~216~
~Genevieve~He wasn't in bed with me when I woke up.I got up, stretched and slipped on his shirt. Then I got up and went on a mission to go look for him.I heard noise coming from kitchen area and do I just decided to follow my instincts. To my surprise, he was standing in front of the cooker, flipping something in a pan, shirtless in an apron and in a pair of sweatpants. He turned around and our gaze met."Hey. Good morning."I smiled as I made my way toward him. "Good morning. You're up early.""Yeah, I got up to make breakfast. Come on, have a seat. Breakfast is ready."I did as he told me and sat put as he served me. Breakfast was bacon, scrambled eggs, pancakes and maple syrup.As I ate, I noticed he was stealing glances at me. "What?""You're very beautiful, Gen. Very very."I snorted, hoping that was a joke. "I'm sure I look like a mess.""You look breathtaking."I met his gaze and he smiled. Then he got up from where he sat and walked around to where I was, then to my surpris
In love with a heartless billionaire ~215~
~Mirabelle~A lot of people were hovering over me when I woke up. Mom, Mariano, two women, a man, Natasha...."Natasha." I called out gently and she was the first to notice as she ran into my outstretched arms."Mama! Mama, you scared the hell out of us all." She was already crying as I brushed the tears away from her face. "Mama, we were so worried...I was so worried. Promise that you won't ever make us worry like that again."I smiled and pulled her close, her head was resting gently on my chest. "I'm fine, sweetie. I'm just...scared." I admitted softly."But why are you scared, mama? We are here for you, remember? Don't be scared, okay? Daddy is here for you. I am here for you. Grandma is here for you. Don't ever feel scared, okay? You're my best friend. I wouldn't know what I'd do if anything were to happen to you. I can't ever live without you, mama."I couldn't help chuckling as I wrapped my arm tightly over her. "Oh my sweet little red haired baby. I love you so much my darling
In love with a heartless billionaire ~214~
~Mirabelle~I stood there and watched as Genevieve expressed how she felt about Mason to Ryder. Ryder on the other seemed to be furious but he looked as if he was holding back from lashing out all on his anger on Genevieve. The moment he walked out, I decided to stay for a while. This was bad. I should be with her right now. She had just made a life-changing decision that would probably require a shoulder to lean on and here I was, hiding behind the wall.All of a sudden, she stood up. She glanced at the mirror and then stopped. But just before she could turn around, a hand grasped mine, pulling me into the shadows."What on earth do you think you're doing?""Mariano, she's my sister. I should be in there with her right now. I should--""Then what's stopping you?"I stared into his eyes."Go on. Go to her. She's your sister, right? She needs you. You should be with her right now. So why are you here?""I--I don't think that's a very good idea. She's down right now, I can't afford to a
In love with a heartless billionaire ~213~
~Mirabelle~The congregation was filled to the brim. The people present were mostly friends, elites, actresses, musicians, business elites and government officials from all over the world. From where I was seated, I could see Mariano, my friends, Gabriel and even mom. Natasha and I were both at the back row. We didn't want to draw much attention so we just hid there.Then there was Ryder at the altar, waiting like the gentleman he was. Although, there was something about Ryder. Something off about him, he didn't seem quite the man for Genevieve anymore.And then, there was the bride. Walking towards the altar with dad's arm strapped to hers. On getting to the front row, she quickly hugged mom and Gabriel before proceeding to kneel in front of the altar with her soon to be husband. After a short prayer, they were back on their feet as they proceeded to the ring part and then the exchanging of vows.Well, now it was time to declare them husband and wife."If anyone have reason why these
In love with a heartless billionaire ~212~
~Mirabelle~I was trying out the dresses, mom had brought earlier for Gen's wedding tomorrow. There was a silver splayed gown with emeralds, a beautiful black straight one with deep cleavage curve and split up the right thigh and a pink short one with diamonds stashed all over. According to her, the theme of the wedding was black and pink, if I wanted to fit in to be noticed, I'd wear pink but if I wanted to remain anonymous and hidden, I'd wear black.At first I didn't want to go. Mom and Mariano were the only ones who knew about my existence. Mariano had argued with mom about telling dad about me but she had slid him off, telling him the consequences that would result from my dad abruptly finding out about my existence. According to her, she would wine and dine him after Gen's wedding then tell him about me. As for now, I still have to remain hidden and try as much as possible to apply heavy makeups contrary to my skin tone, wear sunglasses and colored wigs. That way, they would nev
