Chapter 26Ria's POVI knew everything he had said about us going somewhere else tomorrow was just an excuse so that guy could leave me. Why was he bothered about what was going on in my life, though?I wish I had stop up to him more earlier, I just didn't want to make a scene at the hotel's lobby. The fact he thinks he has every right to do what he wants just because he i my boss.Anyways, Iwas a little bit happy he walked in on time to save me from the guy. I wondered where I would have been by now if not for his interference. Probably under him while I screamed in his ears for him to continue fucking me. I'm pretty sure I was going to regret that decision the next day. The thought of me fucking him was starting to get really scary and humiliating.I waited for five minutes, but Luca was yet to arrive into the room.'Quickly go on with whatever you wanted to do.' My subconscious reminded. I came from the bed, as I went ahead to take my vibrator, which I had brought with me.I always
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
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 29 Ria’s POV When 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 f
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 31Ria's POV What I expected from him was a quick response but he didn't say a word, rather, he kept staring at me like I was a piece for auction. “I asked a question.” I muttered, my voice barely above a whisper this time around.If only he hadn't left, I doubt if Miguel would be able to create a scene. “Dress up.” He said and immediately, I snapped my head in his direction. “Dress up?” I repeated his words in a question-like manner as I kept staring at him like he was an alien. All I wanted was a response from him but he changed the conversation, asking me to dress up. Glaring at him with my hands across my chest, I didn't say a word to him but my actions were enough to tell him I was defiant. “You should do as I have said instead of acting up.” He smacked his lips as he plopped on the couch, crossing his legs. “Why should I dress up? It's not as if I have anywhere to be at.” I cast the wall clock a quick glance before returning my attention to him. “You have to giv
Chapter 32Luca's POVThe look on her face after my response was neutral but I was certain that a million thoughts were swirling through her head. Walking past her, I quickly made my way into the house only to step out a few minutes later to meet her staring into space. “Is there a problem?” My voice must have started her because she had swirled around with knotted brows. “I'm sorry.” I quickly apologized and when she did say anything after this, I cleared my throat to get her attention again, “Come with me, I will show you to your room.” “Yeah!” She nodded, hurrying into the building. After showing her to her room, I took my leave only to find myself standing behind my window, staring at the city which was now covered in darkness with my hands tucked inside my pockets. Though I didn't show, I felt bad that she had used me to get over Miguel. Pushing the thought aside, I allowed my gaze to roam around for a while until I became sleepy and then retired to bed. The next morning,
Chapter 33Ria’s POVNodding to the other end of the pack, I said, “There is a cool spot over there. We should hurry before it gets filled up.” While we made our way there, Luca passed side-talks that made me laugh out loud. Before now, I had always considered him to be cold hearted but it turned out that was the part he had decided to show me. Right from the arcade, his laughter warmed my heart, making me want to spend more time with him. When we got to the foot of the pine tree where I had chosen, my phone beeped in my pockets. Curious to find out the content of the message, I pulled out my phone, “Please excuse me.” I said, eliciting a nod from Luca who was looking around. I know where your mom is! If you want to see her, come to the address I will send in ten minutes. — This was the content of the message. Excited, a smile spread across my lips as I fist pumped the air to show my excitement.“It seems someone just won a lottery.” Luca commented. “No! This is more than a lo
Chapter 120.Ria's POV.My legs stepped on the accelerator while I drove off to the location that was being indicated on the table. It was quite surprising for me.The fact that he called yesterday, and a message was sent to me telling me to come to a particular notification."You shouldn't go alone. You should wait for me and I will be here soon." I got a message from Liam.Memories from the last flooded in my head. I was trying to wrap my head around the whole thing while I drove off to the location.I wondered how he was going to feel after he ir to discover about his children. ****Zoa suddenly came to my mind. *FLASHBACKS*Unfortunately, "They are sleeping," I replied to her. "Then you should take a rest. Make sure you rest at every opportunity that you get." She mentioned it to me. I knew that was essential for me, but that shit has to be hard."I want to start my business again." I broke the news to my mother. As she dropped the milking machine gently on the floor, acting lik
Chapter 128Ria's POVI got a call from my phone and it was from a strange number which I had never seen before. "Hello!" I picked up the phone immediately, and that familiar voice resonated in my ear. That was Luca.I could tell that he was the one. My head started spinning right in that moment. I couldn't tell if I was hearing things.The call ended immediately, as I was unable to say anything. What just happened!?Everything has been taken care of, and I could feel some of the side effects of the epidural which I had used, but things should get better after a few days.My phone was handed over to me by Liam."Just let them take over it at this point." Liam. Mentioned showing me the news that Miguel was about to have another shareholder's meeting.Fuck! He knew he has the right time to do it, and that was why he decided to do it. He was really smart for coming up with that. "I have to use my last approaches" I stated."You can't use your mast approach now. Do you really think you
Chapter 128.Liam's POV.I wasn't sure if she was in danger, but her voice sounded like she needed help. Dis she misplace her phone? How was she able to dial my number without her phone with her.A lot of questions crossed my mind as I drove off the street to the location which the caller id had sent to me. Apparently, it was a hospital.It turned that she was admitted into a hospital, but I didn't know what was wrong with her or the cause of her illness. My leg pressed the accelerator moving with a very high speed to the hospital.I was doing this because I felt guilty after I had spoke with her that night. I didn't know what she was going through, but I still made this hurtful words towards her.I still didn't know what she was going through, but I could make up for my mistake.I got to address in no time, Ria's call interrupting my thoughts."You were asking about Zoa the other day. What was the reason? I haven't been in contact with her for days now, and that was very unlikely of
Chapter 127Liam's POV."Hello, Robert," I mentioned over the phone. I know I shouldn't be doing this, but I needed to know if she was okay. Ria hasn't heard anything from her, not even a call."Who is this, and where did you get my number from?" he questioned."This is Zoa's friend speaking." I added, making him know about it. "Oh! That bitch? How am I supposed to know you, though, and why, and why are you calling me?" Bitch!? How could he call her something like that?"I am the guy you saw at the restaurant the other day, Liam." I introduced myself to him. A loud laughter almost blasted my ears through the speaker of my phone. I had to place it away from my ears a little bit."I never knew that the both of you were together. So you were her friend?" He questioned. There was no way in hell I would befriend her."Yes. Why haven't I been in touch with her for the past few days? You were the last person she saw after that night." I went straight to the point, while I paced around the r
Chapter 126Ria's POV*TWO DAYS AFTER*It was so hard taking care of kids, especially without their father. I knew I was going to scale through, and things were going to get better in the end.I heard a knock on the door, and it turned out to be my mother.She brought the milking machine with her. That shit was painful as fuck."What about the kids?""They are sleeping," I replied to her. "Then you should take a rest. Make sure you rest at every opportunity that you get." She mentioned it to me. I knew that was essential for me, but that shit has to be hard."I want to start my business again." I broke the news to my mother. As she dropped the milking machine gently on the floor, acting like she didn't just hear what I had told her."I want to continue where I left." I repeated my statement."You want to start your business again?" She scoffed; her hands went to her waist. Obviously tired of me already."Yeah, do you have a problem with it? Do you know how hard it is going to be for y
Chapter 125Zoa's POV."You want to figure out this night?" I scoffed at his statement."You are starting to show some signs I might not like. You know what will happen if the both of us don't end up together?" He whispered in my ear as fear gripped my chest."This is the hotel room key card." He dropped a card on the desk. "I just feel like we should take things really slow between the both of us. Don't you think that we were starting to rush things a lot?" I questioned him, and he smirked.I hated that facial expression, and I wanted to slap his face right on the spot, but my father's life was at risk."I love to rush what I really want." He replied to me."How many wives do you have?""Have? I divorced the three of them already." He mentioned. That means he must have kids already."So I will be the fourth one you might get to divorce?""Yeah! Do you know how easy it was for me to get those ladies? Thanks to my dad's money. I am just 46 years of age, so it wouldn't be bad if I sett
Chapter 124Zoa's POV.Ria was being discharged from the hospital today. I helped her with one of her kids while the other one was with her. Liam assisted her in carrying her luggage.How could I bear to tell her that I needed to be somewhere today with this kind of expression? I don't think I could ever bring myself to tell her that."Are you sure that you are okay?" Ria questioned me."Yes! Of course I am." I replied to her."The both of you are acting like you have some important places to be." She stated, while my gaze diverted a little bit towards Liam's attention."Uhm, it's nothing.""Don't tell me that you will not be available here today?" Liam mentioned. "This was the one that you could finally prove yourself as being a good friend." He mentioned it to me."Hey! I told you not to talk to my friend that way anymore." Ria butted in, and I loved the way she did. "I wouldn't like it if you spoke to her that way in my presence." She entered the car in anger.Liam and I gazed at
Chapter 123Finn's POVThe doctor might think Luca losing his memory was a bad thing, but it was really what I wanted anyways, and I know I got the big shot after I heard that news. It seemed like things were starting to work in my favour.My leg pressed the accelerator while I tried to reach the vacation house quickly. I had to cancel all my plans for the day after I heard from the doctor that he woke up already.It has been up to two months, and I wanted him to stay out till people got to accept that he was gone and no one really gives a fuck about him anymore.I reached the vacation house in no time while the guards were outside. I had employed them to protect the house and capture anyone who came here. I was the only one who knew about this place, and not even Jade could realise that I have something like this.I entered into the house and then went to the room immediately. Knowing full well that I was the one who saved him, I have the upper hand.I entered into the room and saw t
Chapter 122Luca's POV.My eyes opened slowly. Pain rushed through my body while I tried sitting up but my legs were tired.I looked around and then realized that I was in an unfamiliar building. "Finally! You woke up after being in coma for two months." I heard a voice at the other of the room while I turned around to see who it was. It was a man in a white coat.I couldn't see his face since his back was all what I could seeComa for two months? What the hell did he mean by that? He turned at me and I could see a stethoscope on his neck. What was I doing with a doctor?"Can you feel pain anywhere?""I feel so numb." I replied to me, and it felt like a part of me was missing too."You will get better. You have been under treatment due to the accident that happened to you two months ago." The doctor furthered stated.I tried to remember about the incident which he was talking about, but my mind suddenly went black."What accident?" I questioned looking at him and he then stopped al