Chapter One
Ria's POV
Ding!
I rolled my eyes in utter disgust. I was just about to take a nap! Who the hell sent me a message?
I reached for my phone that I had tossed somewhere beside me a couple of minutes ago.
"Meet me at the hotel by 7P.M in the evening." I squinted my eyes reading the message I just received from my husband.
My cheeks reddened instantly and I stood up in high spirits. Turns out, he remembered my birthday! I was about to go to sleep after having such a bad birthday, but I guess my busy husband had a surprise for me after all!
It was just after six so I obviously didn't have much time. I sprang into action immediately. I ran to the bathroom to immediately take a quick shower.
After showering, my ass immediately sank into my room chair, where I faced my mirror to apply my makeup.
I stared at nothingness dreamily as I thought of the surprise he got me last year; a brand new car. I wondered what he had in store for me now. I couldn't stop blushing hard.
A glittery blinding red dress did the trick. It hugged my curves perfectly like a second skin. I couldn't help but admire myself. It was so perfect, in case he wanted to touch me.
I picked out a matching purse and wore my other accessories.
Getting married to my husband, Miguel, has been the best thing that has happened to me. We've been married for the past two years and I've been nothing but happy and fulfilled.
Our parents made me the happiest the day they made that deal!
'Why isn't he picking up?' I rubbed my head in frustration upon seeing the unanswered text and calls. I arrived at the hotel a couple of minutes ago and I was tired of waiting.
"Good evening Mrs Logan. You look so beautiful!" The receptionist who was standing at the counter greeted me with a huge smile on her face.
She was really familiar with me already, since I was married to their boss.
"Thank you very much! Can I have the master card?" I watched her face transition from happiness to a frown. What was that about?
"What is the problem?" I laughed nervously on seeing her reaction.
"I'm sorry, but I don't think I will be able to give you the card." She bit her lips, her eyes avoiding mine totally.
It annoyed me.
"I am the boss's wife! He knows about my presence. Do you want me to call him right now? You know that you could lose your job!" I yelled, true anger etched on my face as I spoke to her.
Guests poured in, and I hated the scene I was causing but how dare her speak to me in such a manner!
"I'm so sorry ma'am." Her voice wavered, her lips quivered as she shakily handed me the car. She looked nervous. The hell?
I walked away with the car, to our usual room. I knew he would be more than excited to see me, especially in my hot dress.
'You don't have to act too surprised.' I said to myself. I couldn't wait to see my guest. With a hand to my chest, holding my beating heart in place, I used the card to open the door and walked in.
All of a sudden, the air felt different. The bed wasn't in view since I would have to make a turn, but the loud giggles I heard made me stop in my tracks.
A woman's voice. It was definitely a woman's voice. Was I in the wrong room? I came out to check the room number. It was definitely this one, so who was that?
I took hurried steps inside the room and immediately I reached, everything I was holding crashed to the ground, alerting my husband and the woman.
They were naked, and he was on top of her. Worse, they were kissing before everything on me dropped.
I instantly forgot how to breathe.My heart race increased as I gulped down my saliva, while I hoped there would be a better explanation for what I had just seen. My hands were vibrating as I was starting to feel my chest tightened.
"What the hell are you doing here? Why didn't you tell me that you were coming?" He shouted with no sight of remorse or guilt in his eyes.
I couldn't even give him a reply! I couldn't move my mouth at all.
"I was the one who texted her. I was tired of keeping this a secret." The lady who I had met on top of him mentioned with a resigned frown.
Shock held me hostage the second I looked at her properly, and it turned out to be my step sister. I staggered backwards instantly, a hand to my forehead as I hit my back against the wall. I needed to gain my footing, but my legs weren't cooperating.
I tried to connect the dots, but nothing made sense.
"I was planning to let her know about it, you didn't have to call her this way!” Miguel raged bitterly and they ignored me totally.
My eyes finally brimmed with tears and I let them fall. My stomach twisted badly.
Harsh air wheezed in and out of my lungs as I took in their position. They didn't even acknowledge me.
"That is what you keep on telling me. Now she knows!" Priscilla folded her arms like she was the one in the right.
"Don't you have a guilty conscience? How could you do this to me?" I screamed, interrupting their little conversations.
"Is she talking to us? My step sister asked, sarcasm laced in her tone as she asked my husband.
“It seems like you don't know your class anymore."
I knew she hated me to the core, but I never expected it to be to this extent.
"Do you ever think I have loved you? You are so naive and it is pissing me off." He stood up from the bed, wearing his clothes which were littered on the floor.
"Let's find somewhere else to stay. I can't stand her presence." Miguel urged Priscilla, as she changed her dress right there.
I wanted the ground to open up and swallow me at the way they ignored me. They didn't even want my forgiveness. My chest tightened even more.
"You have to explain yourself. Why are you doing this to me?" I continued to yell angrily.
I held on to Miguel's arms as he tried to walk out but instead he pushed me after scornfully looking at me. He left with my step sister.
I winced in pain due to the pain I experienced from the fall. I couldn't go down this way!
There was no way he would humiliate me this way I would let him go! I grit my teeth.
I immediately ran after him but he had already entered the elevator which was leading to the last floor in the hotel.
After a few minutes waiting, I was able to take the elevator back to the last floor. I saw the both of them from after as they were walking towards the entrance of the hotel.
"Miguel!" I called his name so loud, diverting a lot of people's attention to us. He ignored me and acted like I didn't call after him.
I immediately got rid of a heel and watched as it hit the back of his head properly. I threw it at him with all my might. I went ballistic at that moment.
He stiffened, then immediately turned to face me and I watched him aggressively walk towards me, fueled by anger. I smirked, after all I caused it.
"What the hell do you think you are doing, woman!"
"Let's get divorced. You can have her all you want. That shouldn't be a problem, right?" I said snarkily. Those words caused a commotion at the hotel lobby.
Some were laughing and some were even recording what was happening.
He blinked, then stared at me like I was insane before erupting into a fit of laughter.
I stood, confused.
"You should be happy that I got to marry a piece of shit like you! You have never been able to satisfy me properly, neither have I been cool with this marriage. You are so bad at everything, literally!" His words cut through me like an exe to a wood, shards of my heart broken and in pieces.
Suddenly, the air shifted. What was I thinking? Confronting him in front of everyone? I immediately felt myself become small, under their judgemental gazes.
"I married a cheap slut like you and you should be grateful to me for the rest of your life. No one would want to sleep with a bitch like you!" He continued, making me shiver in fear.
What have I done to him to deserve this kind of treatment? He walked closer with that tasteless smirk on his face. I stood, unmoving as he stood behind me, then began to whisper hurtful things.
"You remember the deal we made years ago? Don't forget you are stuck with me no matter what, even if I cheat on you a million times, bitch."
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 SixRia's POV.His hand further went down my hips as I raised it up to his waist. I could see the print of his dick against the towel, which he was putting on. He removed my clothes from my body slowly as the moans slowly escaped from my mouth. I felt his hot breath on my skin, and he then kissed my neck slowly, giving me hickeys.I was left with my bra and my panties. His mouth kissed my chest, while his other hand caressed my boobs together with the bra. His other hand went to my panties as he then massaged it slowly.My back arches due to his touch. "It was nice having fun with you." I heard him saying as he then stood up from the bed, leaving half naked and bewildered. Was this a joke? Was he really leaving me this way?What the fuck just happened now? Did he just tease me? He walked back into the closet, leaving me on the bed in shock.I tried standing up as I was still in amusement. I zipped my gown as I then walked out of the room. There was no way I would wait for hi
Chapter SevenLuca's POV. Five fucking years! I still couldn't get over her. I had to move away from here thinking I would have gotten over my obsession with her, but it was not possible.I had to pretend all my life that I hated her. I waited for this moment and all I needed was for her to love me back.I had to make her deal that could put my entire hard work in a big problem just because I didn't want to see her with Miguel anymore, hoping I was going to have a chance with her. I wasn't sure about having sex with her yet, but I just wanted to know if I could get a chance with her. I didn't want to rush her, since I wanted to take things very slow.The memories from.thag morning kept on flashing in my head. I had always fantasized about moment like that in the past and it almost happened, but I wanted things to be okay between the both of us first I think things were going in my favor when I got to discover that she was planning to divorce Miguel. I knew that this was going to ha
Chapter Eight.Ria's POV*TWO DAYS AFTER*My eyes were fixed on the emerald green gown that was at my front. I couldn't believe he was so fucking real. The fact that he had to send in the gown I was going to wear too.How the hell did he get to know my size?'Have you tried it on already? What if it doesn't fit you?' There was no way this gown wasn't going to fit me; it looks exactly just like my size."Are you ready? You have one hour left." I read the text message that I had gotten from him. I changed into the dress after I was done with makeup.It looked so good on me. It was a strapless gown that has a floral pattern on the chest that was made with beads. The gown has a slit up to my laps. I never knew my boss had good taste when it comes to dresses.The dress fitted me perfectly too.I look at the other box, which he had delivered to me, and it has a Louboutin in it. "What the actual fuck!" Why would he bother doing all of this? One might think all of these was a test. I wasn't
Chapter Nine.Ria's POV."Hey! What are you doing here?" I could see the mocking expression on his face. My hands were literally starting to shake. I wanted to hold on to something badly, but I didn't want him to know how nervous I was. I remembered how he held my neck so right that night while I pleaded with him. Tears were starting to gather at the corner of my eyes. I knew that I saw him at the court, and this was the exact way I felt after I had seen him.My eyes roamed around the hall, hoping I was going to see Luca.'What are you expecting him to do in that kind of situation?' My inner thoughts questioned. "I came here alongside Luca." I stated, my hand found its way to the wine, which was on the table, while I gulped it all down. That was so fucking strong."Are you scared? You just gulped an entire cup of alcohol." Miguel further stated. All I wanted in this moment was to just vanish into thin air. I could barely breathe with him around me."Scared? Why should I be scared?"
EPILOGUE IIRia happily served her kids a slice each of the chocolate cake she had learned to bake for their sakes and watched as they enjoyed it.“Don’t rush the cake, you’ll stain your dress,” she said as she stretched her hand to wipe the side of Aurora and Atlas’s mouths with a napkin.“It’s so delicious, Mom. Will you make us another after Granny’s birthday party?” Aurora said in between mouthfuls as she swung her legs underneath the table. Ria nodded and was just about to give a reply when she saw her husband emerge from the doorway.He looked so smart in his suit, and she just wanted to eat him up as he said, “There’ll be lots of cake there, so why don’t you let your mom rest a little?” He winked at her, waving his undone tie at her, but the children noticed his presence before she could walk up to him.“Daddy!” Aurora was the first to notice as she hopped off her stool and ran up to hug him. With a smile, he crouched to wrap his arms around her as Atlas ran into his embrace as
EPILOGUE IFive Years LaterLuca tiptoed into the master’s bedroom and shut the door quietly behind him as he peeked around for any sight of his wife.“Ria,” he called gently as his eyes scanned the room until they finally settled on her standing in front of the dressing mirror.His mouth ran dry as he saw the way the dress shimmered under the lights and how it hugged her delicate curves. He hated the fact that there would be a lot of people who would get to see her in that dress tonight.She was checking herself out in preparation for the party they would be attending that evening.The moment she turned around and did a swirl, he knew he needed to have a taste of her before they left, or else he’d be restless throughout the night.His heart was racing as he approached her from behind, and it felt like he was falling in love with her all over again.“I feel like the luckiest man in the world,” he said as he held her waist, and they both stared into the mirror.“Luca.” She turned and g
Chapter 140 (FINALE)Chapter 75Jade's POV.I have waited long enough for this day. I wasn't just going to be called off that way. My father helped with the case that was filed against me.If I don't get to do the right thing now, they might keep on filing cases against me and that was why I needed to do this The fact that I was going to get to kill Ria today would be the best thing that I have ever done for myself. I have always wished for the day that I wouldn't get to see her anymore.Finn promised that he was going to help me get what I wanted, which I was really happy about. Having someone to threaten was really a good thing in life. Now, he was even willingly to help me do things.I heard the news that she was going to get married to Luca. I wouldn't let that happen again while I was still alive. "Luca would come and save me." She said it with so much confidence, which made me chuckle. She was really confident this night and with the look of things, she might have a few things
Chapter 139Chapter 74*Two Weeks After*Ria's POV.My bridal shower was finally going to happen this night. I would be getting married tomorrow!We have been making preparations for this for the past month! Jade would be getting married in the next two weeks, which was really cool! I was so happy that our marriage was really close.I wished we could get to do it the same day.I waited for her to come over for my bridal shower. Everywhere was well lit up, and it was really beautiful.We were using the longue, which was in Luca's house. Luca left the house for us to enjoy, and I bet he must be with Liam right now. He barely had any friends, and probably with my dad told.I heard the doorbell ring as I rushed towards the door immediately. The moment I had been waiting for was finally here. I opened the door slowly, which revealed Zoa.I hugged her very tightly before I left her.It's funny how the bridal shower was only going to involve the both of us, probably alongside with my mom and
Chapter 138Liam's POV.Falling for Zoa was something that I never imagined was going to happen. I watched she as she kept on ranting but u couldn't listen to a single word she was saying.My gaze wre focused on her naked belly since she was putting on a crop top. I wanted to place my head in between those chubby legs. The effect she had on me these days was really one of a kind.I was sitting in the chair in my room, and yeah we have been living together ever since he father died. I never knew she had this side of her. It was so cute to see her rambling this way."Are you even listening to what I was saying." She interrupted my thoughts making me almost flinch. She used the clothes that were in her hands to hit my head, as she accidentally trip falling in my legs.Her hands were on my dick right now, and I bet she could feel how hard they were! Fuck what the hell was happening."It's so hard to resist you." I let out my confession. "I've been meaning to tell you this these days, but
Chapter 137Ria's POV*THE NEXT MORNING*"We spent the entire night together, but you are just telling me about the fact that you recovered your memory. Can you see how heartless you are?" I scolded Luca as we were on our way to the company.We were fucking together throughout last night, and the reason he had disappeared and made me worried for two days was because he wanted to surprise him.He told me that he was going to get the investors back, and I kept on asking him how he was going to do that, only for him to let me know now that he had recovered his memories already."What procedure did you use in getting them back? I think you are suffering from the side effects." I mentioned it to him, as he chuckled slightly again. There was nothing funny in what I had just said.If only he knew how worried I was, only for him to be hiding somewhere even when his company almost lost all its value."I am really sorry, and I will repay you in any way that I can." He promised me."Thank God yo
Chapter 136Ria's POV*THREE DAYS AFTER*"I don't have anything to do with your husband; you should go and look for him. Who knows? He might have lost interest in you since he lost his memories." There was no way Luca was going to leave me."I swear, if anything happens to him, I am going to make sure that you regret it for the rest of your life." I mentioned to Jade as I ended the call right immediately after.I wasn't really sure if she was the one responsible for him going missing. I was hesitant to report it to the police, hoping that he was going to come home, but right now I think it is the right time for me to let the police know about everything.I was about to walk up the stairs, not until I heard the sound of the bell ringing. I walked up to the door and saw a man standing there."Uhm, you ordered this." He stretched the box towards me."I think you got the wrong address. I didn't order anything." I said in defence. I have seen a lot of tricks like these being used these day
Chapter 135Luca's POVI wanted to know a lot of things about myself. Yeah, I might be performing well even with my memory loss, but it felt like I was empty. It really feels like there was something missing in me.I have been going to therapy secretly without Ria knowing, and I decided to go for one today since she went for her friend's daughter's funeral. I thought it was going to be a very perfect opportunity for me to go."Can you just come up with a fast technique? I need to recover my memory as fast as possible." I urged the doctor."You told me that you do see a few blurry images in your dream, and that means you are close to achieving it." She mentioned."Let's go for the option you mentioned the other day.""No way, I am not going to let you go through all that after the progress that you made already." She opposed, just like I was expecting her to."Exactly! This is my business, and you told me the consequences, but I needed to recover my memories as fast as I could. What if
Chapter 134Ria's POVJade was standing next to her huge black car, while Finn was at my front."I don't want to have anything to do with you again." Finn mentioned to me, unable to look me in my eyes."What? Did you threaten him again? Are you scared of her? Are you scared of what she might do to you?" I questioned him while I scoffed."It is none of your business. You can call the police to arrest me and then bring me in for questioning. You can tell them anything they want, but we don't have any business together." He mentioned setting the boundary between the both of us.A scoff appeared on my lips while I tried to connect the dots as usual.He was so damn serious."What the hell does she have on you exactly that you keep on acting this way?" I whispered, moving closer to him. "You see Zoa over there." I pointed at Zoa, who was sitting on a pavement with Liam next to her. Her hair was so messy, her eyes were really swollen, and she looked like a mess right now. "She made her that