I slowly opened my eyes, confused about my location. Looking around, I realized I was in the hospital. I feel so weak, like there's something wrong within me. "Thank God, you're awake now," Chelsea said. Behind her was Dylan."M-My baby? What happened to my baby?" She approached, holding my hand, and remained silent. I placed my hand on my belly. I noticed the way they exchange glances. My heart beat faster, I don't want to think that I lost my child. "Chelsea, speak up! I'm asking you! Is my baby okay?" They exchanged more worried glances. I tried to sit up, but Chelsea restrained me."What's going on? Why won't you answer me?" I stared at Chelsea, and suddenly, she started to sob. When I looked at Dylan, he averted his gaze."D-Dianna... Your baby didn't make it." I pulled my hand away from Chelsea. I feel my throat go dry. My eyes fill with tears as my body goes numb. A sob escapes from my mouth. Chelsea move closer to me and holds me tight. I bury myself into her shoulder. My bo
Its been one week, I hired some men so that Lucas can't go near me. As the sun sank on the horizon I walked towards the door next to my room, with a heavy heart. I looked around the room. It's really beautiful, with some toys around. I smiled painfully as I picked one of the stuffed animals from the cribs and hugged it tightly, as the unbearable pain started to linger within me. I started sobbing. I thought that here in this house we would fulfill one of our dreams of having a happy family, but here I will feel the most painful part of my life. Although my knees were weak, I walked out of the room, still hugging the stuffed toy. With a numb mind I climbed to the top of our house and from here I looked up at the sky that was already dark. "Mommy will follow you, baby..." "Just wait me for a while please..." I said smiling but crying and then I put my feet on the railings here. I closed my eyes with my tears falling continuously. I was happy to be with my child but before I
When I got close to him, our eyes briefly met. His look used to make me feel warm, but now all it did was evoke a mix of melancholy and rage in me. And he had the gall to look at me like that after cheating on me and being the reason why I lost our unborn child. That fucking son of a bitch. "Dianna..." He stood up from his seat. There was a smile on his lips as if he was going to hug me but I blocked my hands. "Don't you dare, Mr. Rodriguez." The smile on his lips disappeared. "I didn't come here to feel the embrace of a demon." His lips parted. "Ma'am? The private room is ready?" I nodded to the owner of this restaurant. "Follow me," I said coldly and then passed him, as I walked to a private room. "We are fine here. Thank you." "You're welcome, Ma'am!" The tension was evident as we sat down. I feel that he is no longer the Lucas that I loved. He has really changed a lot and I will also change a lot about myself. As I gathered my strength, I took a deep breath and lo
I couldn't help but cast a quick glance at the desk where we had once discussed our dreams as I left. It had become a symbol of failed dreams and broken hearts. "Goodbye, Lucas. And wait for my revenge." I know that I wouldn't be easy for me to forget all what happened. So, I'll make a way to at least lessen the pain I am feeling. Amidst my conflicting emotions, I could not help but feel hopeful as I sat across from my lawyer, Mr. Sebastian. I know he is one of the best lawyers in our family. I'm sure that he's the one I needed to make the annulment procedure move forward quickly, and I am aware that he had been working nonstop to make it happen. "Mr. Sebastian," I began, my hands still intertwined on the table. "I really appreciate all what you are doing. But like what I've told you, as swiftly as possible, this annulment must proceed without issue. I want to cut ties totally with my fucking husband, therefore I must." "Does your family know about this, Dianna?" My gaze fell
I entered the opulent office, which smelled like leather-bound volumes and had oak furniture. Each step I took was echoed by the polished marble floors. I couldn't believe I had returned to Pangasinan and had agreed to take on the position of CEO of the business that was in my family for many years. I took a deep breath as I headed towards the conference room. I still remember the last time I joined this company. I was still young then, because I always avoided Mom and Dad's wish that I inherit it and run it. I can also say that a large part of me is ashamed of my parents, because I chose to prioritize my happiness over my dreams. If I had only known that my relationship with Lucas would lead to this, I would not have poured all my time and wealth into him in the first place. The big windows in the room looked out onto the greenery beyond, bathing the space in the gentle glow of early sunlight. I inhaled deeply and moved to the CEO's chair, where I found a stack of papers and
"What's his name?" I asked Dave and Chelsea. "Precious," Chelsea said. She was beaming with joy, the love of motherhood shining in her eyes. "It's really beautiful," I praised her baby. "Who did it inherit from? It doesn't seem to be Chelsea's." "Shut up, Dylan. Even though she looks more like his Papa, I'm sure that one hundred percent, my blood is the winner, that's why she's this beautiful. Isn't it?" "Hmm, for now I'll agree." They laughed. "But I'm really happy. It's a really different feeling, especially now that I can see and kiss her." Despite my pain, I forced a smile. While I truly rejoiced for Chelsea, her remarks stung me to the core. My husband's affair had caused me a miscarriage, prevented me from having the child I had yearned for, and I couldn't help but think back on that. The wound I have because of this will never heal, and every time I remember it, my anger for him grows stronger. "S-Sorry, Dianna." I think Chelsea noticed my speechlessness. "It's ok
"We then expose his immoral conduct to the media, to the rest of his company partners, and to the entire globe, striking where it hurts the most," I said in a low, calculated voice. I will make sure that everyone knows if what a worthless CEO he is. The night is cold and silent as I poured another wine on my glass. I'm in my work room, with the lights dimmed but not completely off. A small desk lamp hangs above my head, illuminating an old notebook where I put my initial revenge plan. "It's really funny how I once loved you dearly, Lucas. But here I am now planning how to make you fall," I whispered and then took another sip of wine. For a few moments I found myself staring at the photo of Lucas with his mistress and daughter. Not a day goes by that I don't feel pain whenever I remember the situation where I saw with my own eyes that they were doing something obscene. Those days it was as if my world had collapsed and trampled my entire being. I never lacked my love for him,
I knew it was time as I kept staring at the computer screen, which cast an eerie light of blue in the dark room with its glow. This is the time of my first step for my revenge on the man who crushed me so much. If he thinks that I will just let everything happen, he is wrong, because I will use what I found out about his company to bring him down little by little. I was going to make use of the details I had obtained as a weapon tonight to get back at him. I signed into the anonymous email account I had created just for this purpose with shaky fingers. I typed in the subject of the email the words... 'No Secret That Is Unrevealed' As I connected the files holding all the damaging information—the unpaid debts, the fraudulent loans, and the approaching bankruptcy, a smirk formed on my lips. If Lucas thinks that the stench of his company will remain in it, he is wrong. I will not allow his other work colleagues to be fooled by him and be included in his sinking. After I was sure