Adrien Two weeks later "Are you out of your mind, Roman?!" Dad yelled at me. "You didn't think to get my opinion on this before you went ahead and signed the divorce papers?" "I'm sorry for not discussing it with you, dad, but it's my life, okay?" I replied. "I begged Rosalie to reconsider but she refused and I had no choice." I spread my hands. "It's done." "You just threw your wife away and you don't seem bothered about it." Dad snapped. "What if another man snatches her from you? Did you even think about your kids at all?" "I sought their opinions before I went ahead with the divorce. They understand everything that's going on. They don't want her to be unhappy with us, so they agreed to let her go." I shrugged nonchalantly. "Just like that?" Dad questioned, arching his brow. "Yes, just like that." I affirmed. "Did you at least provide for her needs?" Dad inquired. "I wanted to give her half of everything I own, but she refused to take a dime from me. All she wanted was t
RosalieAt a certain juncture in one's life, we encounter profound grief, a sorrow so overwhelming that thoughts of ending it all crosses our minds. This undeniable truth holds, unless that individual happens to be a psychopath, an extraterrestrial being, or so utterly detached from reality that they are incapable of feeling any emotion.For some individuals, that pivotal moment occurs during their early years of childhood, while for others, it strikes in adulthood when they can comprehend the turmoil and attempt to navigate the anguish, hoping to eventually heal and move forward.Grief, as it turns out, shows no discrimination; it touches both the affluent and the less fortunate without distinction. Some may argue its inherent unfairness, but the reality of life seldom clings to notions of fairness.In my situation, things unfolded strangely and differently. I couldn't recall my mother's passing or my father and his wife dying within days of each other. It was my ex-husband, Adrien V
Adrien I had no idea why, every time I turned on the TV to watch the news, I was always greeted with bad news. I never heard about Gold Myne's stocks, its impressive rise to the top, or how it became the world's number one corporation. News about Yvette's sudden death wouldn't bother me either, it would even make me extremely happy, but just days after signing the divorce papers, I was hit with the revelation of my wife's supposed affair. Despite having inside information about her excellent performance in the company, knowing it was all a lie fabricated by the press to discredit Rosalie didn't provide any comfort. It was particularly disheartening to witness that bastard's hand casually resting on her lower back, pretending she held great significance to him. "Fuck this shit!" I picked up the remote, turned off the TV and hurled the receiver at the screen, watching it shatter into pieces. Becca, my very efficient secretary rushed into my office at the sound of glass breaking a
Rosalie Even without his confession, I discovered that Adrien had lied about his father, Ronald instructing him to bring me to him. After enjoying a pleasant meal at the Lighthouse restaurant, a sudden explosion in the air interrupted the words I was about to utter during dessert, diverting my attention toward the sound. Fortunately, it wasn't a nuclear bomb, but rather fireworks that had been detonated. Rising slowly to my feet, I headed to the balcony where the fireworks formed the words "Happy Birthday, Rosalie" in blue. Adrien and I had practically grown up together until the age of ten when our paths diverged. Despite not talking much, we were familiar with each other's preferences, and I never expected him to surprise me with something as incredible as this. Choked with emotion, I stifled a sob, covering my mouth with my hands as another burst of fireworks formed the words "I love you" in the sky. Turning towards my ex-husband, tears shimmering in my eyes, I studied him, con
Adrien In my home office, I sat, gazing at the necklace I had taken from its box. Doubt filled me as I questioned whether leaving without convincing her to talk to me had been the right choice. The fear of her answering my call only to unleash anger and then abruptly hanging up prevented me from even dialing her number. Taking a step back and giving her some space for a few days could be beneficial. After allowing her time to cool off, I plan to reconnect with her, hoping that over time, she'll perceive me differently, without associating me with the man who caused her father's death. With a sigh, I returned the necklace inside the box, closed the lid, and tucked it away in my desk drawer. The day when the necklace would officially become hers remained uncertain. Turning my attention to my laptop, I lifted the lid, powered it on, patiently waited for it to boot, and then proceeded to check my email. Thierry had messaged me on my phone, asking me to check my email, but I only did s
AdrienThree weeks later"Now this guy's getting on my nerves," I muttered while observing him talking to Rosalie. Although my father and I were invited to the 100th anniversary of Holt Enterprises where Rosalie worked, but my father couldn't make it. Dressed solely to impress Rosalie at the formal event, I was hoping to catch her attention, but unfortunately, she hadn't glanced my way since I arrived."Boss, you need to relax," Norman cautioned. "You can't cause a scene here.""What do you take me for?" I narrowed my eyes at him."Didn't mean to offend you, boss. I was just saying," He muttered, lifting his hands in surrender."And she's letting him touch her like that," I growled. "Is she trying to make me jealous or something?""I don't think she knows you're here," Norman said."Of course she knows," I huffed. "I'm a freaking major shareholder in the company." I gulped down my champagne in one go. "Get me another." I passed the glass to him."This is your second glass," He remind
Rosalie Upon waking up, tears adorned my face, and a mysterious dream that invoked those emotions eluded my memory. Not in the midst of my monthly cycle, I couldn't attribute my emotional state to that. Getting out of bed and dragging my feet, I crossed the room to the bathroom, where I cleansed my face and opted to brush my teeth before indulging in a shower. At the crack of dawn on a Monday, marking my fourth week at Holt Enterprises, fatigue had already settled in. The weekend event had depleted my energy, as I scrambled on Friday to organize and oversee the hired crew's decoration efforts for the hall and various tasks with the head of Human Resources. After the event ended, my boss and I lingered as some of the last attendees. Despite spotting Adrien there and thinking that he was the most handsome man in the world, I feigned ignorance, and thankfully, he kept his distance too. Adam escorted me home, accompanying me to my door, where he planted a goodnight kiss on my forehea
Adrien "Where did you go this early?" Dad questioned as I walked into the house. "The kids were asking for you." "I went to see Rosalie." I mumbled. "Why?" Dad arched a brow. "I went to talk to her about her boss but she refused to believe me. She called me a liar, a manipulator and practically told me that if she were a magician, I would be the only person she'd erase from existence." I responded. Reflecting on our conversation, her words stung more than the slap, and I doubted I'd ever be able to erase them from my memory. It marked the instance when I felt Rosalie's unbridled hatred directed squarely at me. "She said that?" Dad was shocked. "And more." I said. "All I know is, I'm done." I dusted my hands. "I know you love her and you want her to be in this family, but I don't think I can do this. She's happier away from me and I don't want this version of her." "She probably didn't mean anything she said." Dad said in her defense. "She said and I quote; "I curse the day I