CHAPTER FOUR

I had always envied people who were in love. The happiness that came with it, the clinginess, the affection. But that was all a Lie. Now that I was looking from within? I have realized that it was all a lie. I could feel hate growing within me. Hate for Raymond. Hate for love.

“Elizabeth?” Dave said, moving towards me. “Are you okay?”

“Stop!” I snapped waving my hands at him. This was all too much to take in. Elizabeth had a relationship outside her marriage.

There was a loud ding and soon the elevator slid open. Quickly I rushed out.

“Elizabeth what is it?” he asked, walking out after me.

“I lost my memory!”

He halted. The atmosphere grew tense as his gaze seared through my skin, I couldn't tell what he was thinking.

Finally, he spoke. “You don't remember anything?”

I nodded.“I do not”.

Hopefully, this was my chance to end whatever was going on between them. “So you cannot kiss me from now on”

“Liz” he protested walking towards me.

“Stop!” I gasped. I needed to get out of this place before I found out that Elizabeth had another secret boyfriend. “I have to go,” I said, turning and rushing off.

My heart raced as I approached the entrance of the company. I felt like a child who had done something wrong. But this was all on Elizabeth. I had my issues. Raymond.

As my gaze went up I caught Raymond walking into the company. Speak of the devil. My throat felt clogged as he walked towards me. What? Did he recognize me? That would be impossible. I clutched tightly onto my purse.

“Mrs Blackwood,” He said, extending his hands for a handshake.

I hesitated for a moment. But if I was going to become Elizabeth I had to act like her. I wouldn't shake his hand. I would break it. But she would accept it. So, I extended my hand to him, accepting his handshake. “Hello,” I said with a smile that didn't quite reach my eyes.

“You look ravishing,” he said, squeezing my hand tightly.

My gaze narrowed. Was he perhaps… Flirting? Good, I didn't even have to make an effort. Making him fall in love with me was going to be easy.

“Thank you,” I said with a gentle nod.

“Glad to see you back on your feet, I'm indeed sorry about your accident,” he said with a bright smile across his face.

My jaw clenched“I'm fine, but..”

His curiosity piqued. “But what?”

I smiled brightly as I Pulled my hair behind my ears with my index finger. He was always a sucker for that. “My husband pays no attention to me. I wish somebody would take me out there. Show me the world.”

He chuckled, slipping his hands into his pockets. He licked his tongue covering his upper teeth with his tongue as he gazed at me. “I will do it if you want”

My gaze shot up. A sinister grin crossed my face. Bingo. He took the bait.

“What no? I do not wish to be a burden” I said, chuckling lightly.

“No it's fine I insist,” he said, stepping forward with his palm on his chest.

“Ray?” I heard a lady's voice ahead.

My gaze shot up. My smile faded slowly. I could recognize that voice anywhere. It was Paige.

Raymond turned to look at her.

“I'm sorry I took too long.” she continued with a bright smile. She was happy in my place. Secretly dating my fiance, running my company alongside him, and that look in her eyes. That used to be me. Looking at him with so much love in my eyes. But now it's just pure hate.

Raymond brushed a strand of her bright blond hair off her face. She seemed to enjoy his touch. She better, because whatever they had wouldn't last for long. I was going to destroy it like she did mine.

Her smile slowly faded as her gaze caught mine. “Who is this?”

I forced a smile. “I'm Domein's wife.”

She nodded, her gaze shifting back to Raymond. “I will be in the conference room,” she said and walked off.

How bad I wanted to hit him as he watched her leave. Did he ever look at me that way?

“Is she your wife?” I asked with a narrowed gaze.

His gaze shifted to me. “No, of course not,” He said walking closer to me. “Can I have your contact?”

My brow furrowed feigning ignorance. “Why sir?”

He chuckled. “If I have to take you out to see the world I have to be able to contact you.”

“No, no Mr. Raymond,” I said, waving my index fingers at him. “I cannot just give it to you so easily. Where's the fun in that? You will have to figure it out yourself.

With that, I turned away from him and began to walk off. I could feel his gaze lingering on me.

As I stepped out of the building I walked straight into Damiens car. The driver was surprised to see me.

“Done so soon ma'am?” He inquired.

I shook my head. “Take me to a boutique, I need clothes,” I instructed.

His brow furrowed at me. “What?”

“I said, take me to a boutique. I need to go shopping” I said, sinking back into my seat.

“Yes ma'am” He obeyed as he started the car and began to drive.

If I was going to make Raymond crawl on his knees for me I had to get new clothes, shoes, and even makeup. No offense to Elizabeth but she dresses like a school principal. I needed dresses. Revealing ones. And lucky for me. I found a black card in her drawer.

Before I fell into a coma I was just a puppet in Raymond and Paige's game. Now, I was one step ahead and It was going to remain that way. I was playing chess while those fools played checkers. For once I was in the lead and I liked it.

A FEW HOURS LATER….

Wrapping my hair up into a tight ponytail, I turned to walk towards the bathroom.

Suddenly I heard a knock on my door. That was strange. I thought as my gaze shifted to the door. The driver left just a few minutes ago to meet Damien at the company. Who could it be?

The person knocked again. This time louder.

Quickly I grabbed my towel and wrapped it around my chest. I rushed to the door and opened it.

My mouth flung open, my heart tightening in my chest as I beheld the figure before me.