~DAMIAN~
I dragged Cassie out of the restaurant because I didn't want us to argue in front of people.
“You're hurting me,” she struggled, but I only tightened my grip. "Damian, if you don't let me go, I'll scream,” she threatened, and luckily we were already outside, knowing Cassie, I knew she was capable of that.
“Why did you come here?” I asked as we reached my car. My eyes looked around with hopes of seeing Sierra, but I was disappointed as I didn't see her. I knew it was difficult to get to her again.
“You left me in your b
~DAMIAN~“What do you mean, Bruce?”“I won't let you deny it, you love her, you...”“I don’t know Bruce, I’m as confused as you, but love is a strong word.” I didn’t want to seem desperate.
~SIERRA~“You don't need to know my name for now, but you will get it very soon. Did you get my welcome message? Are you ready to play?”“What do you want?” I gathered the courage to ask, I didn't want to sound like I was intimidated.“Wow, this is going to be so much fun. I love your courage,” he said. I stood up from the sofa.“Listen, I don't know who you are, but it's crazy of you to think I'll be scared of you. Stop throwing empty threats and leave me alone because this is not funny anymore.” I don't know where I got the courage to say this, but I was fed up. I was not going to live in fear.“Watch your tongue, darling, if I were you, I would lower my voice for my children's sake, their lives could be endangered,” he threatened and started laughing. I didn't respond, as my heart started beating. If this person knew that I had kids, then it was easy to use that against me.“That's what I thought. Talk to you soon, beautiful.”“Who—what do you want? Is it money? Just say it, please
~SIERRA~“Yes, thank you for picking up my call. There’s a number I want to track, can you do that?”“Yes, I will give you my email address, and you can send the number there.”“The caller is unknown, I want to know the location where the phone call was made, even when the number is private.”
~SIERRA~“Damian, good morning.” Ethan greeted him, but he dismissed his greeting.“Mr. Winters, what are you doing here? Isn't it too early for you to be sitting around and drinking coffee?” He rudely asked and glanced at me.“Not yet, boss, I still have twenty minutes before I...”
“What—what are you doing in my office?” I cleared my throat so my voice could come out properly.“Office? Let me remind you that this is my husband's company, so by law, I have the right to be anywhere I want,” she said. I walked close to her so I could face her. I didn’t want her to think I was afraid of her or that her threats scared me.“I don’t know if your husband told you, but I’m the highest shareholder here, actually the only one, this won’t be a company without me,” I told her with the same courage she spoke.
Damian came between us and pushed my guard away from Cassie. Cassie was now crying, pretending to be hurt, and Damian examined her wrist.“She's so evil, she asked him to hit me,” she lied, and I rolled my eyes.“Have your parents not taught you never to touch a woman?” Damian turned to my guard.“I was only doing my job, and that was to protect Ms. Reid,” my guard defended himself.“And hitting another woman makes you a good guard?” Damian sounded angry. Of course, he would do anything for Cassie, it was not news t
~SIERRA~“C? But when did she get time to send this, and why does she want to meet me?” “Ms. Reid, is everything okay?” My gatekeeper asked, and I didn't even realise that I was talking out loud.“Yes, everything is fine; please excuse me,” I said as I walked inside the house.“Mommy! Mommy!” My kids ran to me as soon as I entered. I kneeled to level with them and hugged them; they didn't even wait for a turn as they both ran into my arms at the same time.“Okay, I see you missed Mommy,” I said, standing up."Yes, Mommy, we prepared lunch. Come, let's eat,” Ingrid said, pulling me towards the dining room. I could not refuse, as I was hungry and wanted to spend time with them.“Ms. Reid, welcome,” Lana greeted, and I nodded. She was dishing out the food.“How's Nana?” I asked and took my seat while the kids got in their seats as well.“She's doing fine; Beatrice is with her,” she said, and I nodded. As much as I was trying to act normal, the note disturbed me. Was it Cassie or someone
~DAMIAN~I woke up with a stinging pain. “Fuck!” I cursed as I examined my head and walked to the bathroom. I don't even know why I drank when I knew this was what it would give me the next morning.After Sierra ended the call in my ear last night, even when I told her I loved her, I couldn't help but drink. It helped me forget about her for a few minutes, but now the alcohol was out of my system, and I couldn't help but think of Sierra again. I don't know what was wrong with me or why she suddenly became everything I thought of. I can't even go a second without a thought of her.