ELISA'S POV CONTD
"Stand up." Mother in law ordered making me scrunch my nose, this woman is testing my damn nerves.
"If you want to eat, go get the damn food yourself, don't interrupt my sleep." I hissed in anger shutting my eyes while ignoring her.
"Is that a way to speak to my mother?" Derrick questioned angrily.
Remind me why I chose to fall in love with this loser of all people, probably the charm he had when we were in college, now his annoyance is beginning to surpass that charm.
"You should be grateful that all I'm doing to her is speaking in that manner." I grumbled, then all of a sudden, someone yanked me from the bed and I fell to the ground, my butt hitting the floor hard.
"Okay what the heck!" I yelled standing up, my eyes blazing with anger.
I could see Derrick recoil back in fear, he knew nothing good would come out of my anger, then why cause it in the first place.
"Why are you yelling at me? You have bo right in this house, no authority, you are just an infertile woman taking up space."
My eyes twitched aggressively hearing her words, I clenched and unclenched my fists trying to control the urge to smash this darn woman head into a wall.
Before I could utter a word, Derrick's mother brought the girl that was standing in the background to her front.
"Unlike you, this girl is quite fruitful and now she is carrying my grandchild." She said making me stunned.
I stared at her, then at the girl, then at the girl's belly before glancing at Derrick.
"You cheated?" I asked in a calm voice.
He looked away giving me the answer I want.
What did I expect from a bastard like him, well at least now he has given me a good reason to leave him.
"I'm so sorry ma'am, Sir Derrick and I are in love, and this child is as a result of our love, I hope you aren't mad." I glanced at the girl and scoffed at her words.
"Yeah right, you fell in love with a married man and someone end up conceiving his child, I'm not dumb, I know what happens to have a child it's not just loving each other that brings them into this world." I paused for a bit staring at them.
"I'm not just sure who seduced who first, if you're the one, let me tell you, what makes you so sure that a man who cheated once won't do so again."
"Elisa!" Derrick yelled.
"You fucking bastard, don't yell at me!" I hissed angrily before sighing and taking in a deep breath.
"So you brought her so I can leave right? Now get out, I need to pack my things."
Derrick's mother stared at me suspiciously before leaving with the bimbo.
"Aren't you going to beg?" Derrick asked making me sigh, "What? You expect me to beg you? You are the one that cheated, you are lucky I'm not castrating you Derrick."
"You are going to regret this." He stated pointing his finger at me, while I stared him coldly, "No Derrick, you're the one going to regret this." I answered with a smile that didn't reach my eyes.
In anger, he stormed out of the room slamming the door shut.
With everyone gone, I sunk in my bed feeling a bit dejected, hurt, disappointment and anger hit me all at once.
Despite acting like it didn't affect me, I am still human after all, and betrayals no matter how big or small will definitely affect me.
"Well, I guess this chapter is closed." Sighing once more, I got up from my bed and packed my things into a suitcase, dragging it out.
My parents will be way too happy when they hear this.
Muttering curses under my breath I finally reached the parlour, seeing the way Derrick's mother and himself were fawning over his mistress, it makes me want to puke.
Only if the girl knew what is in store for her if she stays with this dude, well it's none of my business, let her eat the fruits of her labour.
"Expect the divorce papers." I announced calmly before walking out, not looking back.
They were not worth a second glance after all.
I hailed a cab, watching the trees fly pass as I imagined my parents expression.
They warned me against marrying Derrick, but I had insisted on it.
Recollecting our last fight, my face flushed red with embarrassment.
"Are you okay ma'am?" The taxi driver asked with concern and I nodded indicating I was.
Ha! My younger self was such a fool, well, lesson learnt, never again.
Looking at the huge gates before me I sighed, I guess today will be my highest number of counts for sighing.
Ringing the doorbell, I tapped my foot on the floor waiting impatiently.
"Elisa!" The moment the door opened up I was greeted with my mother's enthusiastic face, then she grabbed me hugging me extremely tight.
"Ma, you're going to squeeze me to death." I struggled to say, this woman is too jolly for her own good.
"You left home for a while and then refused to come visit, now you won't let me hug you, your so ungrateful." She pouted making me resign.
"You don't have to worry, you'll be seeing my face more often now." I gestured to the suitcase behind my back and she instantly frowned.
"What the hell?" She cursed, "Did that bastard chase you out?"
"He cheated, got someone pregnant." I said with a shrugged.
"Oh, my baby." She cried hugging me even tighter that before.
Did she realize we are still outside? Well it doesn't matter anyway, we own all 10,000 square feet.
"Now that you're single, do you mind going on a blind date?" My left eye twitched a bit, maybe I should have looked for an apartment instead of coming home, I am not prepared for another round of fake smiles and meeting spoilt brats.
"Come on let's go in." She said dragging me into the compound leaving my suitcase outside.
"You don't need that crap, you have better designer dresses at home." Wasn't this woman crying few seconds ago?
Guess this is welcome back home for me.
"You're here." My dad pointed out coldly."Her husband cheated on her." My mother said instantly making me sigh, couldn't she have waited till the old man was calm."I told you not to marry that man." Father sneered angrily while I shrugged."How do you plan to deal with it? Would you leave him be?" "Of course not." I responded settling down on the chair opposite my father.The Gilbert family, a household name that is not to be trifled with.After all, running a billion dollar company comes with some power.That is the family I came from, and the same one I am set to rule in the nearest future. Ignoring an issue like cheating is something my dad would not let me tolerate but honestly retaliating against that asshole is a waste of energy, for an ego as big as his, living my best life is the best revenge.The main reason why I didn't even tell him about my real identity was because of that ego of his, coming out as The Elisa Gilbert will hurt his pride so much."I'll contact his compa
DAMON'S POV "There's no need to be scared, you can sit." I said calmly.Elisa hesitated for a while before finally taking her seat."So care to enlighten me what a married woman is doing on a blind date?" I asked nonchalantly as I poured water into her cup.Elisa shifted uncomfortably for a bit before sighing and grabbing the cup with her two hands.How cute, I thought to myself seeing her reaction.I already knew what happened, her mother had narrated everything to me, and maybe because I might have made what happened to actually happen.Derrick is a man that will limit her potential, I knew it from the first day I saw him.I was heading to confess my love to Elisa when I found her in the arms of another man, I was pissed, very pissed.In the end, we had a big fight that made us to cut off contact with each other, actually she cut off contact with me."First of all, I'm not here on by my own will I was tricked, also Derrick cheated and we are getting a divorce so I am not exactly a
Elisa's POV Seeing Derrick standing there with his hand wrapped around his mistress waist made me remember past grievances."Why do you need to know?" I questioned back calmly, ready to leave with Damon when Derrick's snort held me back."You seem to have not gotten over me yet, stalking me like this is uncalled for, I will warn you to stop or I'll file a restraining order against you." Derrick heaved making me sigh inwardly.What exactly did I see in this clueless fool that I fell for him."Why don't you sign the divorce papers first." I stated crossing my arms in displeasure.I had just proposed a marriage deal to Damon, it's best I sort out the divorce issue quickly enough."Divorce? You? Divorce me?" Derrick laughed, unable to believe my words, I'm pretty sure I said it yesterday."You have clung to me for some years now, how do you intend to survive on your own without a job." He jested before pushing his mistress forward."My beautiful Mira here is the cousin to Damon Thorne, w
ELISA'S POV A smile settled on my lips the moment I got the message that Derrick has been fired.I should have stuck around to see his expression, what a shameless man.Shaking my head as I recollected our encounter, I turned off my car, and got down immediately spotting a maid standing at the entrance of the house with my mother pacing about looking worried.Looks like she had disappeared on purpose this morning just so I won't suspect a thing.I should pretend to be mad for a while."Elisa." My mother called out for me in a shaky voice but I just walked past her wearing a fake frown on my face.Dad was sitting in the parlour, although the old man never seems to show emotions, after spending years with him, I could tell he was nervous and impatient.Did my remarriage really bother them that much?Suddenly, my nose felt slightly itchy as the urge to cry overwhelmed me.These people has managed to meet my every needs since I was a child only for me to get older and run away with a goo
DERRICK'S POV"This is bad." Mother exclaimed, sinking into the chair, while I sighed.I had just broken the news of me being fired to her.Mira is upstairs resting, I haven't told her yet, it's best if she doesn't find out, I don't want her to worry and end up affecting the baby."I told you, we shouldn't have brought Mira home." I voiced out, if my mother hadn't insisted I would have just kept Mira out and take care of our child while Elisa stayed here."Why would I watch while my grandchild is out there by himself, no way, I don't care if this is the outcome but I won't change my decision." Seeing the way she argued strongly I sighed."What do we do mom? The shaman said that Elisa is a good luck charm and as long as we have her in this house, things would work out for us, but it's been barely 2 days since she left, and I already lost my job." I lamented with worry.We had no savings, if I can't find a job within the next 3 weeks we're doomed."Your answer is in your own words, jus
ELISA'S POV The introduction was shorter than expected, dad merely just told the board I will be stepping up as the CEO soon and then dismissed me saying I wasn't qualified to be in their meetings yet. On a normal day I would have argued with him but since I still had Derrick to deal with, I just walked out and headed over to his place instantly. The moment he opened the door, I shoved the papers in his face, "The divorce papers." I stated coldly but he just stared at me shocked. It was then I caught sight of the hickeys on his body making me wrinkle my nose, what a pathetic bastard. "Let's go in and discuss this." He offered with a surprisingly calm voice which made me stunned, Derrick was never the rational type, that aside why does he still want to discuss this when he is still in the high throes of cheating. "There's nothing to discuss Derrick, we are over." I stated firmly in a cold voice. I don't know what game he is playing, I have to be cautious, something feels wrong.
ELISA'S POVI struggled to open my eyes, my mind feeling foggy and clouded."What happened?" I groaned when I saw the unfamiliar dark environment.Trying to stand up, I fell back to the ground, my back hitting the wall hard, that's when I noticed something, I am restrained, and judging by the coldness against my wrist, it was chains holding me down.The memories started flooding in, I had come to drop off the divorce papers with Derrick and then he jumped on me, force feeding me some juice which led to me losing consciousness."Shit." I cursed at my stupidity, I should have brought guards or even my lawyer.I was trying to be careful, after finding out Mira's supposed identity from Derrick, I thought he would not want to let me go if he found out I am a rich heiress.That's why I came myself, who knew the result would end up like this."Oh you're awake." Derrick's voice echoed in the room, followed by the flick of a switch.Soon enough, light flooded the whole room causing me to squin
Damon's POV I stared at Eli's unconscious body laying on the hospital bed, the scene replaying in my head, over and over again, I never expected to be hold unto her in that manner, with blood all over her face and hair."We came as soon as we heard." Elisa's mom rushed into the hospital with a panic stricken face, while I stood up adjusting my expression."What happened?" Elisa's father asked me calmly but underneath I could sense the rage brimming.After all, someone had dared to hurt the Gilbert's heiress, and his precious daughter, his anger is very well valid.With no hesitation I recounted what happened.I heard from her father that she left after the introduction but didn't head home instantly, it didn't take me long enough to figure out she went to Derrick's place.At first I was hesitant on going, but soon it was night time, in the guise of wanting to discuss marriage plans, I went to her home only to find out that she wasn't back yet.Instantly I knew something was wrong.I
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
ELSA"So we planned to use a pink sapphire before right?"Not getting a response, I looked up to see Damon's disapproving gaze."What?" I asked feeling confused, why did he look so mad?"Eat five spoons before speaking on anything concerning that issue." He scolded causing me to sigh with disbelief, so that was it.Dropping my tab, I picked up my fork and murmured a thank you, before digging into my spaghetti."It feels like I am the only one worried about this issue." I muttered underneath my breath while he just gave me a small smile and sat down on the chair opposite me, eating his food as well.After taking 5 spoons as he instructed, I set up the tablet in a landscape manner seeing the jewelry I designed with my hands on full display.Fully produced yet my name was no where near the credit.The Thornes' has been looking to expand their reach into the jewel industries and we landed the collaboration contract, I handled the design myself because it was important.My first big projec
ELSAI stared at Damon's broad back with delight as blood rushed to my face recollecting what went down few hours ago.I suddenly felt like back then in middle school where I would sneak to the football field to watch him play, the way he moved around the field and everything, nobody ever noticed cause I was mostly under bleachers or somewhere hidden.Like a little girl in love.It was a good thing that I pushed for those questions, now it felt like I was truly one with my husband.Hearing the ring of my phone, I turned to pick it up and saw it was Amber.Could it be something that has to do with Simpson? I couldn't pick up the call beside Damon right now.Pursing my lips, I decided to leave when his strong pair of arms held my waist down as he nozzled his nose against my neck."I didn't know you were awake." I commented, swiftly cutting the call and placing the phone back on the stand.Hopefully, that doesn't seem suspicious."I wasn't until a few moments ago." He explained while I m
ELISAI narrated only part of the scenario to Damon, I couldn't tell him I had the intention of removing a man's tongue, what would he think of me? In the end, I only mentioned the fake diagnosis and the plan to drag Derrick from the wedding and everything, which he thankfully bought.Hearing him scold me I couldn't help but feel wronged.It's not like I did anything bad."I took precautions, no one knew I was going over there." I argued and he shot my argument down saying someone else messaged him telling him I was meeting up with Derrick.I pursed my lips in realization.No wonder Damon had picked up on the scent on me quickly."The scent was no coincidence either." I thought out loud.I had originally been pondering on how I got Simpson's scent on me just by gripping his clothes.Thinking back, I did catch a whiff of it when I sat down but I brushed it aside.These days, I have been overlooking details as such, and Simpson used that to his advantage."That asshole." I cursed angri
DAMONI know Elisa might think I was overreacting but knowing what Derrick was capable of through the memories of our past lives, I sincerely don't want anything to happen to her.I wasn't able to protect her and died before I could even make a move, so this time around I need to have her around me all the time, and if she's not within my reach, she should be somewhere safe.Knowing my darling wife, I had to go during lunch to pick her up then drop her at home.It caused a lot of work to pile up but it was worth it, Eli may want to find Derrick and Reina but there was no way she was risking work.The only period she would have the time to sneak off was during lunch, hence why I chose that time.Well, I thought that was that, until I got a text message telling me that she went off to meet up with Derrick.At first I didn't want to believe it because I trusted Eli, she won't make such a dumb decision.But I also knew her.Sighing, I opened another tab in my laptop and checked the CCTV f