Chapter 28Ria's POV.I watched as Luca was concentrated on the movie we were going to watch. Everything was just so unbelievable, the fact that he came here just to wish me on my birthday, even with the fact that I have avoided him."Jade is my ex-girlfriend." He said, taking a bite of the chicken that we had ordered. I had always been curious about her; I made research about me, and trust me. I wasn't stalking her, and I wasn't jealous. I wasn't sure if I was jealous, but it just occurred that way."Then are you planning on getting back together with her? Seems she wants you back." I inquired. Why did I want to know? What was my business with their relationship? "No." He replied, and then I heaved a deep sigh. "It seemed like you don't want us to get back together again." He mentioned it, and that must have been because of the way I sighed."Uh? No way. What made you guys break up at first?" My eyes moved away from the movie slowly while I stared into his eyes. He then looked at
Chapter 27Ria’s POVWhen I woke up, I was the only one on the bed and there was no sign of Luca around; it seemed like he wasn't even there in the first place. Rolling my eyes to the back of my head, I reached out to my phone on the bed side table hoping to see a message or missed call but there was none. “I don't want to…” I shook off the thought that was making rounds in my head, throwing my feet off the bed. Since I was almost running late for work, I doubled my speed and soon I was done with my morning routine. “You're late!” Luca snarled the moment I stepped into the office, breathing heavily like someone was chasing after me. With a low tone, I muttered, “It's just a minute. The elevator was filled so I had to step out and…” “Aren't you tired of giving excuses everytime? You always have pre-made excuses to give each time you default.” For a moment I couldn't say a word, I kept staring at him with my lips slightly parted as I couldn't believe it was the same man from yest
Chapter 30Ria's POVWith my eyes widened in fright, I kept moving backwards, trying to map out a route of escape but there was none. A drunk Miguel wasn't one I could deal with. Whatever it was that was up his sleeves, he was definitely going to achieve it since I was powerless before him. “Please don't come any closer.” I pushed my hand forward, trying to stop him but he wouldn't listen to me. “I'm not going to hurt you Ria, why do you keep running away from me?” He burped, slowly making his way towards me. With each step he took, I sank deep into the wall. It wouldn't be a surprise if I ended up getting embedded inside the wall. “Please don't come any closer.” I said in a breath but he didn't listen. “I won't hurt you Ria, you have to believe me okay.” He slurred in his speech, making me even more frightened. Shutting my eyes tightly, I pushed my hand into my hair as my heart constricted against my chest. What have I gotten myself into? There is no way I would be able to
Chapter OneRia's POVPing, pong!!!'Fuck' I cussed under my breath since I was just about to take a nap and I just got a message. I managed to stretch my hands to the drawer which was at the side of my bed and took my phone."Meet me at the hotel by 7P.M in the evening." I squinted my eyes reading the message I just received from my husband.I thought he had forgotten that today was my birthday. He left home very early this morning, and I didn't get any birthday message from him.I stood up from the bed in hurry since I just had less than one hour got me to prepare for whatever he wanted to do at the hotel. I sat at the front of the mirror while I applied my makeup with the thought of what he had in store for me.My lips were curved into a smile during all these process. What was his surprise this time around? He messaged me just like this as at last year to meet him at the hotel not knowing he bought a new car for me as a birthday gift.I picked a dress that was perfect for tonight.
Chapter TwoRia's POV.*The Next Day*I jumped to my feet immediately after I heard the beeping sound which came from the door! I have been waiting for him since last night after the incident that happened at the hotel and he was yet to come back home. My eyes were already puffy due to the tears last night. He went as far as embarrassing me at the front of the whole crowd standing there.He walked in looking a little bit rough. His tie was crooked, and his buttons from his shirt were not properly done. Even after what happened last night, he spent the entire night with her. "Good morning." I called his attention towards me while he tried pulling off his shoes. He looked up and then sucked his teeth; there was only one expression on his face, and that was him looking at me like I was a piece of shit.He walked out of me, ignoring me like I wasn't talking to him. I went after him as he walked into the room."We have to get divorced." I mentioned to him immediately we were both inside t
Chapter Three.Ria's POV.I didn't know if I should be excited or not after reading the text."I'm getting divorced." I blurted out at their presence, with my head bowed in shame. I covered my mouth after I had realized had done. I didn't mean to say that out loud."I knew it! I knew the marriage wasn't going to last because you latched yourself to him like you were a parasite! I bet you must have cheated on him after seeing someone better." Maddie mentioned clicking her tongue as she looked at me with her lips curled."That wasn't the issue! If only you knew it was your daughter..." I held back my statement, knowing fully well that she was not even going to support me at first. Even if she realized that her daughter slept with my husband, she would still support her."What did my daughter do? You want to bring up another lie?" Priscilla, who was at my front, scoffed. She moved a step closer to me since there was barely any space between us."I wasn't expecting him to change his mind
Chapter Four Ria's POV.*Few Days After*There was no way I would be able to go on this way if I didn't get to find a job that would bring a lot of money. "I am sorry, Miss Rialyn Logan, we would not be able to employ you for this job." I got a text message from the company I just applied to."Fuck fuck fuck!" I smashed my pillow to the floor in frustration. I didn't use his last name to apply, but they still called me with his last name!Even after we were not together, he still haunts me.This would be the fourth time a company would be canceling me without even getting to interview me. I met all the qualifications, but it was still the same thing.This was definitely Miguel's handwork. He doesn't have to make life hard for me this way. I was starting to regret the fact that I let me pride took over me. I should have just accepted the alimony instead."You can't give up yet. You could still get to see a lot of job vacancies." I mentioned to myself as I patted my face, pouting my l
Chapter FiveRialyn's POV.*TWO DAYS AFTER*'Yes! I agree to do that.' I hit my hand on my head remembering what had happened between Luca and me two days ago. How the hell did I agree to that kind of deal? I don't know if I should be regretting right now.I agreed to do that so I could get back at everyone who made me this way. That was my only option.I brought out my phone, looking at the time. 'Shit!' I cussed out so loud as I removed the washing gloves immediately. How the hell did I forget that I will be meeting up with him this evening?It was happening this night and I must say that I am a little bit nervous.I rushed out of the room as I then bumped into Priscilla! I knew what she was up to and what she wanted to say. I wasn't ready for her petty fight."It looks as if you are in a hurry. Where are you going to?" She questioned, as she folded her arms. Her eyes piercing into mine. I couldn't possibly tell her that I was going to meet him.There was no way I would let her know
Chapter 30Ria's POVWith my eyes widened in fright, I kept moving backwards, trying to map out a route of escape but there was none. A drunk Miguel wasn't one I could deal with. Whatever it was that was up his sleeves, he was definitely going to achieve it since I was powerless before him. “Please don't come any closer.” I pushed my hand forward, trying to stop him but he wouldn't listen to me. “I'm not going to hurt you Ria, why do you keep running away from me?” He burped, slowly making his way towards me. With each step he took, I sank deep into the wall. It wouldn't be a surprise if I ended up getting embedded inside the wall. “Please don't come any closer.” I said in a breath but he didn't listen. “I won't hurt you Ria, you have to believe me okay.” He slurred in his speech, making me even more frightened. Shutting my eyes tightly, I pushed my hand into my hair as my heart constricted against my chest. What have I gotten myself into? There is no way I would be able to
Chapter 27Ria’s POVWhen I woke up, I was the only one on the bed and there was no sign of Luca around; it seemed like he wasn't even there in the first place. Rolling my eyes to the back of my head, I reached out to my phone on the bed side table hoping to see a message or missed call but there was none. “I don't want to…” I shook off the thought that was making rounds in my head, throwing my feet off the bed. Since I was almost running late for work, I doubled my speed and soon I was done with my morning routine. “You're late!” Luca snarled the moment I stepped into the office, breathing heavily like someone was chasing after me. With a low tone, I muttered, “It's just a minute. The elevator was filled so I had to step out and…” “Aren't you tired of giving excuses everytime? You always have pre-made excuses to give each time you default.” For a moment I couldn't say a word, I kept staring at him with my lips slightly parted as I couldn't believe it was the same man from yest
Chapter 28Ria's POV.I watched as Luca was concentrated on the movie we were going to watch. Everything was just so unbelievable, the fact that he came here just to wish me on my birthday, even with the fact that I have avoided him."Jade is my ex-girlfriend." He said, taking a bite of the chicken that we had ordered. I had always been curious about her; I made research about me, and trust me. I wasn't stalking her, and I wasn't jealous. I wasn't sure if I was jealous, but it just occurred that way."Then are you planning on getting back together with her? Seems she wants you back." I inquired. Why did I want to know? What was my business with their relationship? "No." He replied, and then I heaved a deep sigh. "It seemed like you don't want us to get back together again." He mentioned it, and that must have been because of the way I sighed."Uh? No way. What made you guys break up at first?" My eyes moved away from the movie slowly while I stared into his eyes. He then looked at
Luca’s POV In a few days, it will be Ria's birthday, and yet, we still haven't settled our rift. After giving her a few days off, I think I am starting to regret that decision It wasn't like I was the one who was making things hard here; rather, it was Ria. She keeps avoiding me, and even when I tried to reach out to her via call or text, she wouldn't respond. “What am I going to do now?” I muttered, my head throbbing with different thoughts at the same time. She wouldn't pick up my calls, and even if I opt to pay her a visit, she is going to shut me out. Frustrated, I let out a low sigh, pushing my hand into my hair as I fiddled with my phone, contemplating if I should call her or not. After several minutes of indecisiveness, I decided to call, and to my surprise, she received the call immediately; it went through. “Hey Ria, you’re good?” I asked, leaning forward like we were having a face-to-face conversation. My left finger kept on massaging my palms. “Why did you call?” Her
Luca's POVI watched them from a distance, and I was still trying to figure out what they were talking about. He seemed like he was begging her, looking at his facial expression.My fist tightened as I watched them from afar. She was about to leave him, but not until he touched her arm. Images from the parties flashed through my head, making me realize this was almost what happened at the party.He grabbed her towards him, and he then hugged her so very tight. Seeing the both of them that way made me realize she didn't like the way he touched her. I watched as she tried to make him let her off.I was about to move towards them, but he let go off her hand.'You should stay back! What if she doesn't get to like you because you are always clingy?' my subconscious questioned l.I quickly hid when I noticed that he was leaving her alone. I didn't know what she had said to him, but he looked unhappy. The thought of him wanting her back haunts me.I wasn't sure if she was over him already. I
Ria's POV.No one talks about the cramps one goes through during ovulation. Some even think ovulation is just about you being horny and wanting to have sex. I felt the stabbing pain in my lower abdomen again, and it has been happening for the past few hours now.My back has been in pain also, and I'm feeling too tired right now. At the same time, I was fucking horny. I brought along a dildo, and I just couldn't wait till I settled in."Yes! That can happen. That isn't a problem." Priscilla stated opposing my idea. What the fuck was she on? There was no way that I would sleep in the same room as Luca."Are you okay with that, Luca?" Miguel questioned his brother. I looked at Luca while I expected him to oppose their idea, but it just turned out he was crazy too."Anything you guys say." He shrugged his arm. Did he really want this? "Majority carries the vote." Miguel collected the hotel card to our rooms and handed mine over to me.We took the elevator to our rooms, and it turned out
Chapter 24.Ria's POV.The both of them were standing very close to each other. Her hand was right on his chest, and her other hand was on his chin. Seeing them that way was quite surprising, I was yet to pick up my jaw from the floor."Oh! What are you doing here?" Jade uttered, as she then stepped back a little bit.I was trying to avoid looking into his eyes by all means, but it just happened the both of us were staring at each other again. I didn't know why I was feeling this way, but I felt a little bit betrayed after seeing him together with Jade.I didn't know the kind of relationship they had together, but they seemed pretty close. "What do think you are doing by coming into this place? You were all sent to excuse the both of us?" Luca questioned, clear anger filled his voice."Woah woah woah! Take it easy. I left something here and I came here to pick it up. Do you think I will be sneaking up on you two?" I rolled my eyes at him. This was the man who kissed me a few days ag
Chapter 23.Luca's POV.Seeing Jade here was still very hard for me to believe. I never once thought she was the child of someone like Mr. Jeff, and it was quite surprising.I watched as she walked into the art room; I didn't know if she got better or probably because it has been long since I last saw her."Do you know her before coming to this place?" My thoughts got interrupted by Ria."I thought you said you were going to start avoiding me." I reminded her about the sentence she made this morning."That is not the issue now. I've never been this curious about someone. She spoke like she hated me and has been stalking me for a very long time." She whispered, trying to make sure she wasn't heard by anyone else."Hate? Wild of you to assume that way." I rolled my eyes. I shouldn't be replying to her that way. At this point, I just felt she was thinking of something that can never be possible.It's impossible for Jade to hate someone. I knew her for three years before we broke up. "Yo
Chapter 22Ria's POV.I saw the look on Luca's face after Jeff's daughter walked into the room. I also saw the look on Miguel's face. I wasn't going to blame them for getting so mesmerized with her beauty.I felt a little bit pissed off seeing the way Luca looked at her. This was the man who kissed me yesterday, and the fact that he was starting to act this way after seeing another lady got me feeling a little bit...'There's no way I am jealous.' I muttered to myself. She walked majestically towards us; her wavy hair bounced as she walked towards us. She was the definition of perfection, and there was not a single flaw in her."Good morning, everyone." Her soft voice filled the entire room before she gave her dad a soft kiss on his cheeks. If I were not straight, I would have called for her straight away, and I wasn't even joking.She sat next to her, and I noticed that she had been staring at Luca ever since she got here, and one might even mistake them as friends who got parted or