~DAMIAN~“Fuck!” I cursed and sat up, it was just one of those tormenting dreams—dreams that I hated. I scratched my sweaty forehead and then glanced at the clock. It was already early in the morning. I wanted to go and see my children, so I went to the bathroom and took a quick shower.After the shower, I walked out and went straight to the cupboard. I wanted to be there before they started learning. I picked up my office clothes as I would be going to the office from school, and after making sure I was good to go, I took my office bag and left the room. “Cassie?” I called her, but she didn't respond.I knew she was not mad at me for last night, as the past couple of days Cassie had been calm. Maybe it was because of the pregnancy, as in the past five years she would even go a week without talking to me just for disagreeing with her on something, she would not even visit, and when I tried to go to the company so we could solve it, she asked security to kick me out. Of course, securit
~DAMIAN~I didn't even bother trying to go in with my car, as I knew they wouldn't open, so I parked aside the road and got out. It would be difficult for the guards to hear me, but I was not giving in, so I walked to the gate and banged on it, calling Sierra's name. I was glad this neighborhood was peaceful and quiet, as I couldn't afford another drama.“I will not leave until I talk to you, so better order your guards to open this gate now!” I continued hitting the gate, and surprisingly, the small gate opened, and two guards came out. “I want to see your boss,” I said, and they shook their heads.“She's not here.&rd
~DAMIAN~I couldn’t believe it was Lily suggesting I file for custody. I looked at Ethan, who looked as shocked as me. “I know it’s totally weird, trust me, I never thought I would say this, but I do understand how you feel, you are still my friend, and I only want the best for you,” Lily said as she walked towards us. She had some documents in her hands, which I assumed she came to drop.“I… I thought you were on Sierra's side, you never even talked to Damian, what made you change your mind?” Ethan asked exactly the questions I wanted to ask.“I know, I know I’ve been on Sierra's side, but this time, I think she’s wrong. Those kids need you just as much as you need them, so if filing for custody works, then do it, I’ll support you.” Lily made sense, but I still didn’t get why. When Sierra and I got divorced, she was against me, she never even wanted me to talk to her about Sierra, she hated me for divorcing her, so this made me question for a minute whether Sierra sent her to trap me
~DAMIAN~I could hear the detective speak but my mind was far gone. I was reminded of Mr. Reid, Sierra’s father. Did he perhaps find out what happened to him? Was I in trouble? “Mr. Winters?” The detective's voice shook me out of my thoughts.“Uh-um, I'm so sorry. What were you saying?”“I said I've been working on this case with Ms. Reid.”“Sierra?” I panicked. Did she perhaps know something? Is that the reason she stopped me from being near my children?“Yes, Ms. Reid,” he said, suspiciously eyeing me.“What does she know?” I ignored his weird look.“I'm sorry, Mr. Winters, but I do not understand your question.”“I mean, what did she tell you about Mr. Reid's death?” I nervously cleared my throat.“Nothing we didn't know before. I would like to ask you some questions. I don't have an interrogation warranty yet, but if you would like me to get it first, then I…”“It's okay. I have nothing to hide. You can ask me now.”“Good,” he said, clearing his throat, then brought out a notebook
~SIERRA~After that day, when Damian left in the middle of an important conversation, I realized he didn't care about my children. Of course, he had me fooled with the way he was with them in the garden but after that I realized he never did, as long as we were not Cassie, he would never care and time for competing with her had passed. I needed him regarding Carl's identity, but that reminded me that I've never needed him. I've lived five years protecting them without him, I knew I could figure this out myself. So after giving strict orders to the school, I permitted the detective to start his interrogation.Anna called me and told me about Damian's visit to the school, and I was satisfied when she told me he looked disappointed. I was at the station talkin
~SIERRA~“Thank you, Sierra, I promise you will see that I’m very innocent in this,” she said, but I didn’t respond; instead, I ended the call and took the telephone."Gilbert, are you there?” I asked as I thought maybe he had hung up.“I’m here, where are they?”"Oh, just a minute,” I said and then left the office. Lana was in the living room, so I told her I was going out and then told her about the call. “Gilbert is on the line, but please, they shouldn’t speak for more than an hour, it’s already late, they need to bathe and have dinner. I might not be back by then,” I informed her, and she agreed, then I walked out. From afar, I could see my guards chatting but stopped as soon as I reached them. “Miss Lily is here,” one informed me, and I nodded and told them I knew. Then I walked back to the cars and asked one of the drivers to drive me. I didn’t trust Lily, so I went in my car with two guards. When the car reached outside, I saw Lily, who was now pacing around her car. She loo
GEORGIA, ATLANTA 2017~SIERRA~I took a sip of my drink before my eyes roamed. Everything about the day was perfect, sunny, classy restaurant, expensive wine, and soft country music in the background—perfect for a date, right? Only it wasn’t a date—well, maybe for my husband, but not for me. I placed my glass down on the table as my gaze fell on a couple who I presumed to be on their first date or maybe just trying to have lunch. He pulled a chair out for her, and she muttered something in his ear, which he giggled at, and he took his seat across from her. He took her hands into his, sweetly looking at her, and he started talking. My eyes wandered back to my husband, who was deep in conversation with his friends. When I looked at the two women, my husband’s friends' wives, I started to regret coming here. They were engaged in a conversation, talking about business and fashion; I didn’t know anything about it. I looked back at my husband; I was sure he had forgotten I was even here
GEORGIA, ATLANTA 2017~SIERRA~“Sierra, she’s back, everything between us ends today,” he said calmly.“Who?”"Oh, come on, you know who, don’t act stupid,” he said, sounding irritated. “The woman at the restaurant is Cassie?” I pretended to be clueless. I didn't want a divorce."Yes, and she’s back, you know what that means, right?” He looked at me, seeking confirmation, but I played dumbfounded.“What happens to us, what we’ve built?” “There’s no us Sierra, when are you going to get that through your head? I’ve never lied to you about my feelings for Cassie,” he said with no emotion in his eyes.“But you married me, I’m your wife now,” I muttered in a low tone. As much as I wanted to shout, I still felt a lot of pain.“That’s why I’m suggesting a divorce. You will be compensated for the years you’ve been with me,” he said, and just as I was about to plead, the door opened and a middle-aged man walked in. By his dress code, I easily figured him to be a doctor.“Mrs. Winters, how ar