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
I opened the heavy door of Romeo's Night Club and I was greeted by the dizzying light here that changes color. This is the only place where I can get drunk and for a moment forget all the pain I feel. When I entered, I immediately looked for a seat and immediately ordered one of their strongest wines. I need it, so I can release all my resentment towards Lucas. "Here's your drink, Ma'am." "Thanks..." A mass of bodies filled the dance floor as they moved in time to the seductive beat. Couples danced together as I watched, their murmured conversations and giggles filling the air. It was a painful reminder of everything I had lost as well as the love that had failed me. I felt the vibration of my cellphone in my pouch. When I picked it up I saw Dylan's name on the screen. I thought for a few seconds before deciding to answer his call. "Hello, Dianna? You said you came home early to—" "Wait, where are you?" "Dianna, are you alright?" With a heavy heart I responded to his que
"What are you doing here?!" I stood up from my seat. "You're not what I need," Lucas said emphatically to Dylan. "How did you get in here?" Instead of answering me, he threw a doll on my table, with messy hair, broken hands and feet and a scary face. "Did you send that to Roxanne?!" I closed my office door. Dylan and I looked at each other, I told him that the other day. "Hold on, Lucas..." "Why do you always blame me? At first it was about what was happening in your company. And now this?" "Why not? You have plenty of reasons to do all that." "Oh, it's good and you know that you owe me a lot. But I'll tell you again, Lucas. I'm not sending anything like that to you." His jaw clenched. "I just don't want to know that you have a plan for everything that happens to us. Because of that doll, Roxanne almost put our daughter into danger." The anger he had was clear in my eyes. My forehead furrowed, pain crawled through my heart. "Alright! What if it's me, what are you going