DAMONThat bastard, Derrick, should thank his stars Elisa had already knocked him out when I came in.Seeing her disheveled state, my heart clenched tightly, how scared she must have been?Since the pest was refusing to die normally, I'll make sure to squash it myself.Putting Elisa as a priority, I gently picked her up and walked out the hotel.The drive home was not an easy one as she was all over me, making my control wear thin.I reached the point I just started chanting pi numbers in my head just to keep sane."Eli pleaseeee." I pleaded the moment she reached into my chest.It's not like I don't want her, goodness no, I want her more than anything in this world, but I don't want our first time together to be under the influence of a drug.What if she regrets it later?No, I must persevere and push forward.Soon, the doctor came and gave Eli some drugs and she dozed off."She should be awake in the next three hours." He stated before leaving me.I stared at Eli's bruised face, ang
DAMONSighing, I picked up the bowl from the sink and turning off the tap, throwing the towel over my shoulder, before walking out.I would have to swap our rings to normal stones, but that would mean I have to stay away from Eli at night time.The thought was dissatisfying but as long as I still get to be with her on the long run, it's manageable.Opening the room door, I caught sight of Eli sitting up on bed, she looked lost, confused and weak.Probably wondering how she got here."You're awake." I pointed out, her gaze shifting towards me with her instantly tearing up.I quickly set down the materials in my hand and rushed over to her side."Are you alright?" I asked, my heart racing with fear.Did he erase her memory? Does she hate me?My panic eased a bit when Elisa wrapped her hand around my waist, burying her head into my chest."I'm sorry." She apologized amidst her tears."It's okay." I cooed patting her back gently, my eyes narrowing as I stared into space.Something definit
REINA I smiled the moment I got the text from that skirt chasing old man.I can't believe he actually got the guts to defy the Gilbert's family.Running away and announcing the divorce online, such cowardice."I need to go back to my apartment to get that document." Derrick said making me sigh.Why must men always be so whiny? Only few are matured and dignified just like Damon.The rest? Honestly disgusting and pathetic."You think I don't know that? Damon is probably looking for you everywhere right now, going back to your place at this point would be such a dumb move."I have to explain everything like abc to a child."It's all that bitch's fault." Derrick muttered, sinking into the couch and undoing his tie, revealing his well toned chest.His hand traced his bandaged head and a sigh followed again.My eyes followed his every movement with intrigue.I should have made him get that plastic surgery, it now made sense to me why Elisa who was head over heels in love with Damon in the
DERRICKThis Reina bitch was actually more simple than I thought.Turns out her target was Damon all along.I wonder what both she and Elisa sees in that man though.Apart from his money, he was nothing more, he doesn't even have the looks in the bag for him.He was just like every other sapiens that exists.When I was done with her, I stood up and left here there on the couch heading to go take a shower."Fucking Elisa." I cursed, my hand slamming against the wall in anger.If not for her being so stubborn I won't have a bandage wrapped around my head.Sighing, I dipped my body into the bathtub.A memory replaying in my head.********"Hey." I greeted softly, approaching the girl that sat under the cherry blossom tree, with a book in her hand, tears silently streaming down her cheeks."Are you okay?" I inquired feeling a certain pull towards her.At first she refused to glance at me, and instead wiped her tears."I'm fine." She stated in a calm yet cold voice, the wind whooshing, sen
ELISA"Baby." Mom cried out for me, coming into the room and hugging me tightly.I threw Damon a glance but he just adjusted his glass frame on his nose and looked elsewhere.Snitch "Are you alright?" Mom asked looking all over my body for a supposed injury or something.This woman, just too dramatic."I'm fine mom, if not for Damon insisting on my bedrest I would have been up since yesterday."I rolled my eyes trying to wiggle out of her grip."Well it's a good thing he is insisting, I know you would hurry back to work the moment you're mobile."My father casually strolled in holding his staff as his right hand adjusted his monocle."I got that from you." I shot at him.He was the one that thought me not to be a weakling and also learn to tough things out no matter what."You shouldn't worry your mother, you were in bed for 5 days and the moment you wake up you want to work."It was obvious why he was mad, I made his wife worry, such a simp."Whatever." I tsked, folding my arms and
ELISA"She's not." Damon answered coolly, forcing the spoon into my mouth before I could speak."Ah, my bad, it seems I might have overstepped." Mom slapped her mouth looking sincerely apologetic.She must have just said her inner thoughts directly."It's nothing, we just don't plan on having children for now." Damon responded, shoving another spoonful into my mouth.I swallowed it then glared at him, I know he didn't want me to speak or whatever but wasn't this a bit excessive?A disappointed sound left my mother's mouth as she played around with her food making my heart tighten a bit.She wants a grandchild huh?"It's left for them to decide when Rosa." My dad butted in stunning me.To think he would disagree with something my mother said.Guess the old man still cared for me after all.My heart warmed up, the original knot that was formed slowly loosened up as I pushed the thoughts of children to the back of my mind."So dad, how is retirement life treating you?" I asked instead, s
ELISAAfter a week, I was finally back to working, though not full hours like I used to.Whenever it was noon, Damon would come pick me up and we would head over to a restaurant for lunch before he drops me back at home then head straight to the office."Bye." I waved at Damon as he drove out of the compound, my smile dropping the moment he was out of sight.It's been more than 2 weeks since that incident and yet I couldn't manage to find Reina or Derrick.It was like the trace of their existence has been wiped off from earth.Waiting for about 30 minutes, I went into the room and pulled out a black jeans, a sleeveless black top and a leather jacket."Time to visit the dear doctor." I stated, biting my lips with a sigh.I do not wish to go behind Damon's back like this but I really wanted to solve this by myself.Slipping into the get up, I rummaged through my wardrobe and picked out the blonde wig I purchased few days ago.I wore it and did some minimal make-up before putting on a fa
ELISA"I have no idea what you're talking about." Simpson stuttered causing me to click my tongue, shaking my head sadly."To be honest, you were a good ally, well that was then, but now...." I dragged my words watching him shake underneath my piercing gaze."I swear I have no idea." He pleaded moving backwards."You have no idea, but I have evidence right here that you received payment twice from a foreign client, huge sums at that."I pulled out some papers from my pocket and waved it in front of him, I made my investigation well enough."It was another client." He stuttered once more making me sigh."See, I hate when people lie to me, because it stresses me out, I have to do a lot of brain work to figure out what the truth is.""I'm saying the truth." Simpson hurriedly interjected but I just chuckled."The Gilbert's have sponsored all your research singlehandedly for years and suddenly a mysterious client appears."I paused and gripped him by the collar, forcing him to look me dire
REINA"Do something! Take the post down!" I screamed, I felt like I was losing it, the men just watched me in silence.Useless- all of them are useless.Grabbing my bag off the table, I decided to leave.I needed to go clear my head first.Getting angry like this won't solve anything.I needed a counterattack.Driving to the run down part of town, I headed to the apartment where Derrick has been hiding for the past few days, only to see the door was kicked down and every where was scattered and things were overturned.I collapsed on the couch biting my thumb nail, fuck.Fuck!Fuck!!The anger surging within me spiraled as I brought out my phone and instantly dialed Elisa's number.I need to do something about her."Hey Reina." She greeted in her usual unfazed voice, I felt like I was being looked down upon.My grip tightened on the couch as I swallowed the words that threatened to come out."Eli, I just took the actions advised by my legal advisors, I had someone inform me out of good
REINAI happily led my team of legal advisors into the conference room, a satisfied smile playing on my face.This was the day I finally get to watch Elisa fall from her high horse."Good day, gentlemen." I greeted calmly, taking my seat at the head of the table.The men all turned to me, their eyes filled with obvious lust, arghhh, could they not control themselves in official settings?"Why did you call for us?" One of the men spoke and I instantly signalled my assistant to share the print out I prepared earlier."You want us to sue the Gilbert's!" Another one exclaimed making me roll my eyes.As expected of the cowards."Of course, I should sue people who performs acts of plagiarism towards my products, shouldn't I?"The three men exchanged glances with each other, confused at my sudden claim."What do you mean? Gilbert's would never plagiarize anyone or anything.""Besides you're company is still not strong enough to go against a big company like that, they have been existing for
ELISA"Today is the day." I muttered to myself pacing about the living room when I felt a tug on my arm, then I came crashing onto Damon's legs."Relax, love." He cooed rubbing my back gently."How are you not worried?" I questioned, why was I the only one feeling this anxious, I wondered as my foot tapped the ground relentlessly."Well darling, my mind is pretty much occupied right now, if you don't mind me, I can help take your mind off it as well."Hearing his words, I went rigid turning slowly to look at my husband to see if he was the same person who was acting pious and refused to touch me previously, it's like a switch flipped."I'm serious." I punched his shoulder, while he chuckled, stopping abruptly to stare at me intently with his chin resting on my shoulder."I know." His words came to a pause as he gathered my two hands in his, before looking back into my eyes."Jewel, I've watched you pour your heart into this for the past week, have believe in your handwork, okay? no on
RATED 18ELISAI arrived in front of the conference room, Freddy waiting for me outside.My heart felt uneasy, I was late and I did not bring anyone but Amber with me.Dealing with strangers can be stressful.Being informed only 30 minutes before the time, I did not have enough time to gather my people, so I just rushed here instead.A curt nod was directed at Freddy as a greeting while he responded with a deep bow, opening the door for me."Good day Mrs Thorne." He greeted, it still felt weird hearing people call me by that name though.Taking in a deep breath, I walked into the conference room, and I could see everyone was seated already.I bit my inner lip trying to maintain my composure.I wasn't nervous, I just hated the fact that I was this late."I apologize for my tardiness." I bent my head slightly, before taking my seat, one farthest from Damon.His gaze has been trained upon me since I walked in, but I do not want to look at him.Currently we have a business issue to deal w
RATED 18 CONTENT WOULD APPEAR LATER IN THIS CHAPTER, READ WITH CAUTION.REINA"I'm here honey." My 'sweet' voice resonated throughout out the apartment but it was met with no response.What could the old man be doing?Taking off my shoes, I headed straight to the living area to see the old man sitting on the couch deep in thoughts.I only left him for few days and he suddenly looked like he had aged 50 years more."Sweet heart, what's wrong?" My voice came out soft and gentle, as I sat down beside him, rubbing my hand on his lap in a bid to comfort him."I might have made the wrong choice." A mutter left his lips causing me to frown.Taking a detailed glance at him, I noticed his gaze was fixated forward and following the trace, I saw an envelope sitting there on the coffee table.Not asking for permission, I grabbed the envelope and pried it open to see a document stating he has been called to court for a divorce hearing.Apparently so he could compensate for emotional damage."What'
REINAI kept refreshing the official page of both Thorne and Gilbert's empire, why aren't they saying anything yet?"Argghhhhhhh." I screamed, throwing my phone at the coffee table."Seems your plan wasn't all that great in the end." Derrick scoffed, puffing smoke out of his mouth."This is your fault, you probably stole the wrong documents.""Woman, watch the way you speak to me." He threatened in a low voice but I just rolled my eyes."Whatever." I stated before falling back into my chair, rocking it slowly."Even if this doesn't work, hopefully they would have fought after that text." "You think Damon will fall for that?""What would you do if your so called dear Mira comes home, reeking with another man's perfume." I jabbed him and he just raised his brows, crushing his cigarette into the ash tray beside him."Mira is pregnant, even if she had given birth, no man wants a woman with baggage." He explained calmly making me cringe.Such a misogynistic fool."So what's your next plan
ELISAI don't know what's going on with Damon, and honestly, I was worried.In the end, instead of leaving I stayed by the door and ended up falling asleep.The scene of Damon dying haunting me in my dreams, seeing him laying on the floor like that must have triggered it.By the time I opened my eyes, I was in my room laying on my comfy bed and not the cold hard floor.A small smile settled on my lips as I rolled to one side, feeling giddy- it was still 5am, I don't know if I could go out now.I curled up my body into a ball lost in my thoughts.What if Damon treats me the same way he did last night?But he won't have brought me into the bedroom if he wants to keep treating me coldly.I don't understand the act at all.He was clearly in pain, yet he was pretending to be okay.Same thing happened at the restaurant that day.No, I shouldn't be thinking about this right now.My main focus should be on the new jewelry set.But that involves Damon as well, I'm pretty sure there would be an
DamonIt was a long agonizing period till Dawn finally came.A weak sigh escaped my lips as the voices in my head slowly faded off and the headache reduced.When I felt a bit of energy return to me, I stood up using the sink as support before facing the mirror directly, staring at my reflection.I had eye bags underneath my eyes, well that's what I get for not sleeping well for days.Washing my face, I turned the knob and exited the toilet, my leg hitting something which made me frown.I don't remember placing anything at the entrance.My gaze dropped to the floor as I saw Elisa sleeping by the door, it felt like my heart was being squeezed out every drop of blood in it.My precious jewel.Gently, I picked her up, scooping her into my arms as I carefully walked out of my bedroom to hers.She must have been so worried, why didn't she leave after seeing my attitude? There was no reason to persist.My thoughts were cut short when Elisa snuggled to me, her cheeks rubbing my chest softly.
DAMON I turned off the gas cooker and dropped the towel on the table top, ready to go call Elisa for dinner then the land line rang. I frowned wondering who it could be this late at night then I recollected dropping off my phone with Freddy, I had been so swooned by Elisa that I forgot to reach out to inform that I won't be coming back to work. Well, I would still make that same choice if I was given a second chance. Eli was an epitome of beauty. The ring of phone snapped me out of my thought as I snapped back to reality, pushing the dirty thoughts that were forming to the back of my mind I reached for the phone. "Hello, Thorne's residence."I answered calmly, using my shoulder and head to hold the phone in place as I dished the food out. I wonder what I should make for breakfast tomorrow. "Sir?" "I know it's you Freddy, speak up." Hearing the disdain in my tone, I could hear Freddy gulp before he concluded his words. "Well, Miss Reina r