"Is something wrong?" Brad asked with a serious face and his voice was cold, his playboy self was thrown out.
"It's Athena." Damien rubbed his temple's feeling a severe headache.
Brad was silent for a moment, looking at Damien as if he wants to kick his balls.
"What about her? Don't tell me you have forgiven her for what she did to you?" Brad glared with blazed in his eyes.
"I am not going to forgive her. But the fact that she is the only witness of that incident, I can't throw her out." Damien leaned back on his leather chair.
The incident, occurred two years back, was a nightmare for him. He used all his power but failed to find any clue and now when Athena is back he would not let her go off just like that. She had to pay for what she had done.
"She is in your house!" Brad slammed his hand on table. He knows, Damien was not letting Athena off hook but the factor that
When Damien returned from meeting, he saw Celestine snorting on couchm her right hand dangled from couch and few drops of saliva was dried up in the corner of her mouth. He smiled faintly and carried her horizontally, shaking his head with a sigh, he dropped her on the big bed and placed a soft kiss on her forehead.He looked at her intently. For others she might be hard to crack but only he knows, how fragile her heart is. She might act tough but had a soft heart.Other than to leave her here he had no more choice. If he delayed this meeting, he would lose the chance to find out the truth for what happened two years back.With a 'ding' a notification popped up on his phone's screen. He casually picked it up and the very next second his face darkened. His usual handsome face turned scarier.His grip on phone tightened - turning his knuckles into white. His blood shot eyes were like that of vampires r
"Sir, we should leave now." Antonio informed looking at his wrist watch. He had already brought his luggage from mansion."Hmm." Damien nodded his head and bid farewell to Celestine who was reluctant to part with him."Wait for me." Damien then left her not bothering to glance at Lisa and BradDamien was aware of her fear but he also know that she can handle her. Athena won't dare to harm her in his absence."Let's go. I will drop you both." Brad offered and opened his car door for them.Celestine took the passengers seat and Lisa was forced to sit on copilot seat. Her face was grumpy.Brad act as if he didn't see her face. He drove the car and occasionally peeked at her sullen face."Drop me at my apartment." Lisa suddenly said turning her head back to face Celestine."I can't live there but I will visit you often besides I am only a call away
"I want to kill her and end this game." Athena groaned and kicked the side table with her leather shoes."Don't act is rash. Drift her away from Damien. And I don't have to teach you, how, right?" From other end of phone a low, sleepy masculine voice echoed."I know and now, it is the right time." Athena curled her lips upwards in a sinister smile."Be careful. This is Damien Romano, you are dealing with." Lazy voice warned her."OK" Athena then ended the call and rubbed her palms. She had to come up with a flawless plan. It was certain that Damien won't fall in her trap but Celestine, she surely will.~~~~~~Celestine was watering flowers in the garden when someone yanked her hair harshly."What the hell are you doing Athena?" Celestine yelled in pain. She rubbed het scalp to ease the pain."Who do you think you are?" Athena burned with anger. She was going insane when a mere servant refused to take
"Darn it! What happened to Celestine?" Brad was breathing heavily. When Lisa told him that Celestine was in hospital he hurried over in a high speed. If anything happened to Celestine, he was over- Damien would burry him under ground without any mercy."Athena pushed her from stairs." Lisa glared at Brad."As expected of her." Brad clenched his fist.The tension increased with the passing time. Damien was out of reach and Brad was well aware of what was going on in his side but he can't tell anyone.After an hour if dreadful silence, the red bulb dimmed and doctor stepped out with a tight friend on her face. Her gaze skimmed through the three people and stopped at Brad."You must be her husband." The lady doctor pointed out Brad and looked at him with anger and disgust."Eh? No! Doctor I am her brother-in-law, her husband is out of city and we can't reach out to him." Brad hurriedly explained before th
In a blink, one week passed and for the rest of days, Athena was calm and did not cause any drama. But her calm behavior worried Celestine. She could feel the warning bells in her mind. It was like the calm before storm.Her instincts were proved right."Celestine, I heard you are pregnant." Athena took threatening steps towards Cele."Stay away from me." Celestine subconsciously covered her flat tummy with her hands."Who's Bastard is he?" Athena pointed her fingers at Celestine's stomach."It is none of your business. Leave my way Athena." Celestine was afraid of the mad woman. She was petrified of the thought, what she will do to her baby."It is my business. You cheated behind Damien. Tsk, what a pity." Athena tsked with fake sadness."Get out of my way." Celestine took the other root and was walking when she felt a strong pull over her wrist and she fell down on floor."What the hell are you doi
The day went with a cold treatment from Celestine. On the other hand, Athena remained obedient all the day, acting coquettishly. Her eyes held a victorious smirk whenever she face Celestine.Celestine who saw the drastic change in Damien felt a lump in her throat. She did not join them for dinner and ate a little in her room and act as if she was sleeping, when Damien entered.Damien's heartache for his beloved but for now he can't do anything. He maybe the king of business world but he too need to obey some laws in order to keep the balance."I am sorry baby." He bend his head and pecked on her soft lips. Unbeknownst to him, with those words - he had lost two most important people in his life.Heaving a deep sigh his eyes turned cold and dark. He left the room and barged into another room in east wing."Damien!" Athena squealed happily and spread her arms to hold his neck but before she could touch her he yanked her hands away.
"Fuck man! Tell me what is happening between you and Celestine?" Brad snatched the bottle from Damien's hand and cursed him.Currently they were sitting in a private boot of high end night club. Brad rushed to his friend and saw in a miserable state with empty bottles of alcohol surrounding him."I hurt her." Damien laughed- a laugh which explains all his pain and agony."What happened in Milan?" Facial expression of Brad changed into serious one. He now knew something was off."If I let go of Athena, I might never be able to know the years hidden secret." Damien rest his left arm on the back of couch while with the other hand he covered his face. In one night he looked paler and thin."Did you meet that bastard?" Brad yelled. It was good that the music in bar was loud so no one heard him."Athena is now important for me. I have to keep her safe." Damien nodded his head."Then what about Celestine? Are you going to hurt her? Aren't you
The night was cold with freezing air blowing outside. Damien had not left his office for more than two days nor he contacted Celestine. The stock market of Italy was facing ups and downs, which did affect the Romano construction co."Damien, look what you have turned into." Athena walked into his office and act as a caring girlfriend which she was not."Why are you here?" Damien frowned. He did not like the way she barged into his office without knocking."Can't I visit my fiance?" Athena made an ugly pout which almost forced Damien to puke 3 liters of blood."Don't talk shit with me. Come straight to the point." Damien spared a dark glance, freezing Athena on her place."OK then listen. You want to use me as evidence for what happened two years back. And what make you think I will help you out of this situation?" Athena smiled cunningly."State your price." Damien leaned back on his chair, with his eyes closed."The head lady of Roman
"Zack, Ryan is here for you," Celestine yelled from the kitchen. She was making her son's favorite dish. "Coming mom." A low magnetic voice resounded from the stairs and Celestine smiled at her son. He was now turned into a fine man. He had dark brown hair and dark brown eyes just like his father. Perfect jawline and cut cheekbones. His masculine body attracted girls towards him. Zack was basketball champion and also a topper of his university. Thousand of girls flaunt around d him but he did not bait an eye on them. He remembered his mother's words. "It doesn't matter if that girl is ready to throw herself on you or not but don't lose your conscience because of your desires. Be a man and respect women. They deserve respect too. But if someone tries to take advantage of you then show them who you are." Zack shook his head kissed his mother on her cheek. It was a daily routine for him. "Hey Bro! Are you ready for the mat
Its been 4 years since that incident happened. It had caused a huge impact on Celestine. She was afraid to send Zack school but Damien somehow convinced her. "Mom I am not a girl." Zack coldly said to his mother who was guiding him what to do and not to do. "Still you are my only son. I can't afford to lose you." Celestine shed tears and hugged Zack. "Ok. Don't cry. I will listen to you." Zack wiped tear from his mothers face. Like Damien he too can't see his mother crying. "What did I miss?" Damien picked
Seven months passed in a blink and it was the month of delivery. Celestine laid in the bed, caressing her big round belly. Suddenly she felt a sharp pain in her stomach and Celestine yelled in pain. "Damien!!!" She yelled with all the strength she had. "Damien gets the car ready, her water has broken. Mathilda yelled and helped Celestine to leave the bed. She was drenched in a cold sweat. Damien rushed to her and swept her up in his arms. " I am here. Everything is gonna be alright." Damien coaxed Celestine and rubbed her hands but nothing was easing her pain. They went to the hospital and Celestine was pushed into the emergency room. Damien paced back and forth in frustration. Inside the emergency room, Celestine kept on screaming. "Mrs Romano push harder, we can see the head of the baby." The doctor encouraged her to push. "Yes, you are doing great. Keep on pushing, with a little more force." Celestine nodded to
"Grandma" Emma jumped down the stairs and hugged her grandmother. "Mrs.Green, I want to have a talk with you." Mathilda politely said and glanced at Emma and Elijah with a smile. "Yes dear." Mrs.Green walked out to garden. "I know I am being hasty but I really liked Emma. She is a sweet girl." Mathilda paused and smile. Mrs.Green could guess what was coming next. "I want to ask for Emma's hand, for my son Elijah." Mathilda finally said. "I am happy to hear that child but its her life and I can't decide on her behalf." Mrs.Green was happy about Emma. Finally! She too was going to settle. "Then let's go in and talk to her." Mathilda and Mrs.Green walked in and smiled at each other. "Emma what do you think about my son?" Mathilda asked taking her hands. "He is a nice guy." Emma smiled bashfully and lowered her head to hide her blushed cheeks. "Then what if I ask you to marry him?" Mathilda looked at her nervo
It was night when Celestine woke up. She looked around the familiar room and smiled. At last, there was no serious damage instead it was good that Damien found her mother and brother back."Are you hungry?" Damien walked in wearing a white loose shirt and black sweatpants. He was like a painter to her eyes."Yes, I want to eat crayfish, salmon, and Mexican pasta." Celestine licked her lips and nodded her head like a little rattle drum."You are not allowed to eat spicy food." Damien turned down her request."Then I won't eat anything." Celestine pouted and refused to talk with Damien."OK. Then you can stay hungry." Damien smirked and left the room. Celestine looked at him with shock. She thought he would agree but he did not care for her. Tears started rolling down her eyes and she sobbed.Damien returned to the room with her ordered dishes and found her crying hard."Baby, why are you crying? Did you got hurt?" Damien panicked and examined h
"There is no more engagement ceremony. I am sorry for all this commotion. You all can leave." Mathilda politely bowed her head and send off the guests."Happy to see you again Mathilda" Lilith and Mr.Winthrop hugged her and shed happy tears."My girlfriend is back." Brad wiped his tears and hugged Mathilda. It was a happy and emotional moment for the Romano family."It is not good for her health to stand for too long." Emma reminded them.Damien was still in shock. Elijah and Damien helped their mother to walk into the house. Damien adjusted cushions behind her back and both brothers sat on the floor with their heads on their mother's lap. They all teared up seeing the emotional and unconditional love between mother and their child. Celestine smiled and rubbed her protruding belly.Maira, Lisa, Brad, and Mr. and Mrs.Winthrop left the family to spend time and resolve their inner conflicts."Zhavia lead Doctor Emma to the guest room," Celestine ordered."No, i
The next day there was a commotion downstairs. Celestine groaned in annoyance and left her bed to take a morning shower. She then completed her morning chores and went downstairs to see what was happening. Athena was ordering around maids and a lot of designer clothes were lined up with diamond, gold, and silver jewelry. "Oh, Celestine choose a dress for yourself too. I and Damien are getting engaged next week." Athena smiled sweetly and walked up to her. "It is useless to stay here and burn your heart." Athena was wearing high heels which made her look taller than Celestine. She bent her head and whispered in Celestine's year. "Congratulations Athena! By the way, there is no need to worry about me and why would I leave? I have the future heir of Romano empire in my womb." Celestine smirked "You think too highly of yourself little slut. Once I will give birth for Damien, he won't acknowledge this illegitimate bastard." Athena ridiculed h
Lisa and Brad thought to give this news to Damien and Celestine first. The next very day, they drove to the Romano mansion. "Cele!" Lisa saw Celestine on the couch reading a magazine. She called her with enthusiasm. "Lis, what a pleasant surprise." Celestine sprung up to her. "We have something important to say." Brad held Lisa's hand and kissed her. Celestine smiled at Lisa. "You two are here." Damien walked downstairs and stood beside Celestine. "Old man and Lilith approved our relation and we are getting married next month," Brad announced with a grin. "What? When did this all happen?" Celestine glared at Lisa. "Don't be angry. I'll tell you everything." Lisa coaxed Celestine. "Before you two proceed further, there is a secret of your life Lisa. You should be aware of that." Damien tugged his hands into his trousers pocket. "What do you mean by my secret?" Lisa and Brad both shared a confused look. "A
On the other end, Amara opened her eyes slowly. She felt a sharp pain in her G spot. It was as if someone had torn her apart. To her surprise, Ivan had untied her hands and feet. Amara managed to stand on her feet and wore her jeans. Her face was white as a sheet and her body was numb. First, she confirmed no one was there and then scurried away from Ivan's house. Her legs were trembling due to intense pain but she somehow managed to stop a taxi and drove to her apartment. She rang the bell and it was her father who opened the door. "Dad!" Amara hugged her father and cried out. "What happened honey?" Mr.Mancini gently asked his daughter. "Dad I have something important to tell you." Amara managed to control her emotions. Her voice was determined. "First come in." Mr.Mancini closed the door and called his wife. "What happened to you, Amara? You look weak and tired." Julie hugged Amara and her brows furrowed. "Did