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Chapter 24 Amanda's Plan and the Paparazzi Part-I
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ONE AND ONLY: A second chance romance story Chapter 25 Amanda's Plan and the Paparazzi Part-II
The waiter came with their orders. “Enjoy,” he said.After they were done with the dinner, Carson wanted to leave as soon as he could. Amanda tried to act close as they got out of the restaurant. She signaled the reporters to start their work.“Ah!” Amanda pretended to twist her stumble and fell but Carson caught her. A picture was clicked. She leaned closer but Carson told her to stay within her limit. He was displeased. Amanda ground her teeth together in anger but she was glad that her plan was done.“Let's go,” he said. Carson went to get his car and Amanda waited for him. She got a call from the reporter saying the work was done.“Have you taken the pictures?”“Yes, Miss. They are great. Make sure to send me the amount.”“If they aren't the way I wanted, you won't get anything!”.“Don't worry. You will be very pleased to see it.”Amanda saw Carson's car coming and ended the call in a hurry.~The next day, the whole entertainment circle went crazy by the news. Amanda and her moth
ONE AND ONLY: A second chance romance story Chapter 26 Identity discovered
A few days rolled by, and Elissa was getting adjusted to her new apartment. She had moved out from Benjamin's villa two days ago. She said goodbye to him with a heavy heart. Even after her protests, Benjamin helped her move her things to her new apartment and had make sure the landlord was decent.Elissa took a sip of her coffee while scribbling on the sketchpad with a drawing pencil. She has been getting a lot of orders from the customers for designs in her brother's account. It was hectic but she loved to design. Her hair was made into a messy bun and a few strands of her hair were brushing her face.As always, Elissa finished her work and went to sleep but little did she know what awaits her tomorrow.The next morning, Elissa woke up with the continuous notification sound of her phone. It was Sunday and so she wanted to sleep more however, the pinging of her phone had her wake up. She groaned and grabbed her phone to check the messages.For a second, she thought she was hallucinati
ONE AND ONLY: A second chance romance story Chapter 27 His Faith on Her
Elissa was nervous. Few of the employees were giving her dirty looks, some were gossiping and few consoled her. She was walking to Benjamin's office but each step she took felt heavier.She knocked on the door and when he said to enter, she did. She felt somewhat awkward to meet his eyes and so kept her gaze down to her knotted fingers.“Have a seat” he said. Elissa pushed the chair and sat opposite him. She had guessed this must be related to her online problem. If he fired her, it was only reasonable. “You must know why you are here, Elissa.”Elissa nodded. She didn't know what she would do after she lost the job. She couldn't afford to lose it but she was at fault in people's eyes. She thought Benjamin wouldn't believe her like everyone and that made her more upset. She didn't realize she was getting emotional when a drop of tear fell on her shaky hands placed on her lap.“Elissa, are you okay?” Benjamin asked, his tone worried, and placed his hand on her shoulder. Her body shook a
ONE AND ONLY: A second chance romance story Chapter 28 Benjamin's fiancee
After the matter was solved, Elissa received numerous flattery from people. They started to admire her works again. The news had reached Harold Raymond as well.Benjamin called his father, wanting to know if he was still strict on his decision of firing Elissa. “Dad.”“Yes, Benjamin?”“I'm guessing you have seen the video of Elissa? It's very clear she is not an imposter and moreover, she is an excellent designer, Dad. If we let her go, that will be a great loss to the company.”“Yes, I am aware of that. Fine, she can work” Harold said. Although he wasn't fully fine with the decision of her being around Benjamin he doesn't have many reasons to drive her out. What was beneficial to the company, mattered to him.“Thank you, Dad.” Benjamin was relieved that his Dad agreed. He managed to save Elissa and no matter what big of a problem had come, he would always be there to solve it for her. After ending the call, Benjamin had a wide smile on his face. He was thinking about the hug. It made
ONE AND ONLY: A second chance romance story Chapter 29 Misunderstanding gone deep
“Lia!” Elissa squealed and took her daughter in her embrace. She hugged her tightly and gave kisses on her cheeks, forehead, and all over her face. Elissa was so happy to see her daughter that tears welled in the corner of her eyes.Lia pinched her cheeks with her small hands and leaning closer, she brushed her nose with her. Elissa couldn't help but love her even more. This was something Elissa taught her when he was one year.“Some room for me too?” Jonathan chimed in, feeling left out seeing the mother-daughter mingling. Elissa laughed and putting down Lia from her hold, she went to give him a hug.“I missed you two so much” she expressed.“We missed you too. Lia was so upset without you” Jonathan grinned, sharing a look with Lia. Elissa pulled away and wiped her happy tears, she helped them get freshen up. It was seven in the morning when the plane landed. It took the two half an hour time to reach Elissa's apartment.Elissa helped her brother arrange their clothes. She showed him
ONE AND ONLY: A second chance romance story Chapter 30 Georgina's arrival
A young beautiful woman walked into the Raymond company. She had her sunglasses on and a smile played on her lips. Her strawberry blonde hair was made into a high ponytail that appeared smooth and silky. She was wearing a white blazer top and formal shorts that cost thousands of dollars.The receptionist at the front desk was awestruck by her beauty but she came to her senses when the woman tried to go inside the workplace without any appointment.“Excuse me, Miss” the receptionist named Hannah called her. The young woman paused in her tracks and turned around to take a look. She pushed down the sunglass that rested on her nose bridge and asked, “Yes? Are you referring to me?”Hannah smiled and bobbed her head. “Yes. Do you have any appointments with sir? We cannot let you in without his permission.”The beautiful woman removed her sunglasses and gave the receptionist a cold look; completely different from a minute earlier. Her grey protruding eyes stared at the receptionist with an i
ONE AND ONLY: A second chance romance story Chapter 31 The twisted past
Gabriel Havels reached the orphanage. He was nervous because whatever the truth was, it would change his life. He saw children playing merrily in the playground and his heart swelled. He walked to the administrative office and before entering he knocked on the grey door. The sister, who was the in charge of this place was setting the book shelf when she heard the knock. She asked him to come inside, politely asking him to sit on the couch. The Mayor noticed that the woman was acting a bit odd, she was nervous. “Hello, Mr. Mayor” she greeted with a smile and set a cup of tea on the table. After passing pleasantries, the mayor wasted no more time and asked her about the reason.The woman for some reason appeared to be guilty. She was not looking him in the eye and have looking at her bookshelf. “I am sorry, Mr. Mayor. There has been some misunderstanding from my part. I mistakenly checked someone else’s record. There is no record for the child you asked for.”He frowned, “What? No recor
ONE AND ONLY: A second chance romance story Chapter 32 Agree for the Engagement
Few days later,Gabriel Havels was in his home office, looking at the documents when he heard a knock on the door. He tilted his head and saw Kimberly and Amanda standing by the door. He slight frown marked his face but didn't jump to any conclusion as to why they looked worried and nervous. He closed the file and rose from the chair.He never did family-related conversations in his office which was rather offensive to Kimberly as she thought that the Mayor didn't trust her enough.“There is something we need to talk to you about,” Kimberly said with a smile, glancing at Amanda who stood beside her fidgeting with her fingers.The Mayor nodded and the three headed to the living room down the stairs. The Mayor ignored the whispers of the two women from his behind which was annoying. He didn't like gossiping or talking about anything behind his back.Amanda was not sure if they should talk to her father about the scandal. But he was the only one who could persuade Carson. Kimberly and Am
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ONE AND ONLY: A second chance romance story Chapter 72 One and Only
Elissa's heart was beating fast as she reached nearer to the Waverly building. She was feeling anxious because she would be confessing her feelings to Carson. Reaching the building, she took the elevator, going up the floor. On her way to the hallway, she met Lin who was surprised to see her but also glad she had come. They gave each other a nod, and Elissa went to Carson's office. She didn't care to knock and simply entered. Carson was on his laptop. Files and documents were all over the office. It was a mess. Elissa's chest rose and fell when she saw him in front of her.Elissa took steps towards him and stopped in front of the desk. Carson had no idea Elissa was here, but suddenly, he snapped his head up and saw her in front of him. It felt as if he was dreaming. When he wanted to see her the most, she was here. Was he hallucinating?“Eli?” he croaked, involuntarily rising from the chair. “Are you really here?”Elissa smiled wide, tears started to make her view hazy. She went to hi
ONE AND ONLY: A second chance romance story Chapter 71 The Confession- Finale
“Elissa!”Elissa flinched, coming back to reality after hearing Benjamin's voice. “Yes?” she croaked, positioning herself correctly on the chair.“Are you alright? I called you twice” he said. Elissa nodded, saying she was fine but she wasn't. She was thinking about Carson. She was worried about the company situation. Although she did help him with the design, she still thought it wasn't enough. She had the urge to go and check if he was doing okay but she had been holding herself back. She knew how workaholic Carson was, and he wouldn't rest until and unless the work is over.“Anyways, we have a meeting at ten. You need to be present there as well” Benjamin added.As he was leaving, she asked him about Carson. “Have you heard about Waverlys Group and Co facing a tough time?”Benjamin's left brow rose in curiosity, wondering why she was asking him about it. “Well, yes. I do am aware.”“Is it bad? Will the company go down or what?” Benjamin was a bit surprised to see the desperate worr
ONE AND ONLY: A second chance romance story Chapter 70 Trouble in the Company
“Mommy, where is Daddy? Why hasn't he come today?” Lia questioned the moment Elissa entered the apartment.“He didn't come?” she asked. “He must be busy with work, sweetheart. Don't worry, he will come some other day” Elissa tried to assure her daughter.“Will he leave us? Will he go to catch fish again?” Lia pouted, making a sad face.“No, of course not. He is only busy with work, love.”“Call him!” Lia demanded. Elissa didn't want to call Carson even if she too wanted to know if he was okay. Elissa refused, making an excuse that she shouldn't disturb Carson but Lia wasn't going to buy that.As they descended to the living room, Elissa gestured to her brother to handle Lia but he shrugged, saying, “She had asked me about for the whole day, eating my brain out. I think you should just ask that lad. Lia will calm down by then.”“Mommy, please! Call him!”“Alright, alright. I'll call him” she agreed at last. Taking out her phone from her purse, she dialed his number and waited for him t
ONE AND ONLY: A second chance romance story Chapter 69 An answer within two days
Raymond House,“You are hurting me, Ben!” Georgina cried, trying to break free her wrist but Benjamin had grabbed her wrist tightly, dragging her with him inside of the house.He pushed her forward. “What the heck, Ben?” Georgina scowled, looking at him with questioning eyes.Harold and Diane came from upstairs when they heard the noises. “What is going on?” asked Harold, looking at Benjamin then at Georgina.“I told you Gina. Haven't I? If you dare pull and tricks again, I will never forgive you. I have warned you, haven't I?” Benjamin glared at her. He looked scary for the first time since Georgina had been with him.She gulped, flinching by his words. “You lied to me, Gina! Not only to me but also my parents!”“What lie?” asked Harold.“She is not pregnant! She was never pregnant, Dad.”Harold's and Diane's faces formed in the shape of an O. This was shocking. Georgina panicked. Everything was going to end. What should she do? She thought to herself. She knew she couldn't deny it b
ONE AND ONLY: A second chance romance story Chapter 68 Faked Pregnancy
Elissa watched Carson play with Lia. She had wondered if he would be a loving father when they were planning for a baby, and it made her smile that he actually loves Lia more than she thought.Elissa also wondered why he hadn't come to her apartment for three days. He always popped in her apartment with a stupid smile but when he didn't came the past three days, she thought that he might have given up or that something might have happened back in home or the company. Her daughter kept on asking about Carson all day but she doesn't even know why he didn't came. She resisted calling him. She didn't want to show she wanted him there, that she cared about his presence.Elissa didn't realize that Carson was looking at her as well, a smile playing on his lips. She blushed and averted her gaze towards somewhere. There was a problem with Benjamin going on as well, and she had assumed it was most likely Georgina.“Hi” Carson breathed in her ear, making her jump on her place. Seeing her horrifi
ONE AND ONLY: A second chance romance story Chapter 67 Wedding Bells?
When Elissa went to notify Benjamin about her work, she noticed he was tense. His forehead was creased and he was in deep thought that he didn't realise she had come in. “Excuse me, sir.”Benjamin blinked, coming back to reality. “Oh, yes, well, what were you saying?” he asked, turning on his laptop.Elissa gave him the pen drive in which her presentation was saved. “The work is done. If you can check it and let me know if there are any flaws, I will correct it before tomorrow.”“Yes, sure. I'll let you know in an hour” he said, his eyes narrowed at the laptop screen.Elissa was telling herself that she should mind her own business, but she couldn't stop her mouth. “Is everything alright, sir?” she blurted.Benjamin looked at her and she saw something was bothering him. He was fighting whether he should tell her anything or not. “Some personal issues. Nothing serious” he assured her with a tight smile. Elissa knew he had lied but she did not press more. She took her leave, closing the
ONE AND ONLY: A second chance romance story Chapter 66 Georgina is Pregnant
It was yet another normal day. Elissa was doing her work assigned to her inside her office when she got the call from Benjamin to bring her the file he needed. She grabbed the file she had kept on the file holder, and went to his room, passing the workplace.Just as she was passing by, she saw Georgina along with a woman who Elissa thought was in her mid forties entered from the elevator. Georgina met Elissa's eyes and they still harbored hatred for her.Elissa and Georgina were both going to the same room, which made it awkward. “Why are you going there?” Georgina asked in a rude way.“Sir has asked for this file so i am just going to give him that” Elissa said politely.“What's your name, miss?” asked the woman with a tight smile which Elissa knew was fake.“Elissa Williams.”Realization drawn upon that woman's face as if she knew who Elissa but was meeting her for the first time. “I am Georgina's mother,” she introduced herself. “Brittany.” Elissa had assumed that must be the case
ONE AND ONLY: A second chance romance story Chapter 65 I like her. I don't love you
Raymond Company,Elissa was nervous as she walked inside the Raymond company building. She felt as if it was her first day. It sure was. She was overthinking about encountering Georgina again.She doesn't want any rivalry. Yesterday, she gave her answer to Benjamin about joining back again, and he was elated. She hasn't told this to Carson, because why should she? She wasn't answerable to him in any sort of way.When she entered the workspace, all the employees had their eyes on her. Elissa felt awkward and smiled at them tightly. She made her way towards the CEO room, knocking on the door first before entering.When Benjamin had said to come in, she pushed the open inside and went in. Benjamin's eyes beamed instantly when he saw her. He smiled, “Good morning, Elissa! Welcome!”Elissa smiled tightly. “Thank you.”Benjamin was about to say something when the door burst open and Georgina came in. Her eyes narrowed when she saw Elissa. “How dare you come here again?” she scowled.Elissa
ONE AND ONLY: A second chance romance story Chapter 64 Dinner with her Father
After Lia's surgery, Carson was visiting her more and more. Elissa was annoyed but at the same time she was happy to see her daughter glowing.“Look, I have you the permission to see her, but that does not mean you will come to live here” Elissa said. He was playing with Lia in the small living room and Elissa had asked him to follow her to the kitchen leaving Lia with Jonathan who was as annoyed as her.“You don't like me here?” the question made her gape. Was she not clear enough that day?“Yes, I don't, Carson. I don't think you should give Lia hopes that you will always be here, taking care of her and all. There is no chance–”“I was not bluffing about what I said on that day. I meant every word. I will always take care of both of you. Even if you don't like me - which is a lie - I am not letting go of my daughter or you. I have made that mistake before, I don't want to again.”Elissa knew she couldn't agree with him about this, so let it go and sighed. “Fine. Whatever. Buf you ar
