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37: Shared Struggle
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~ THEO’S POVArriving home, I just collapsed onto the bed, ready to doze off into the night. I was completely drunk, having drowned my sorrows in a haze of alcohol to forget the relentless ache in my heart. My mind was racing, thoughts blasting like fireworks, and it felt like only alcohol could make me feel better but now that I am drunk, the emptiness still clung to me, the same way it did when I saw Laura with her little girl.The sight of them together—those genuine smiles, the warmth of their happiness—hit me like a punch to the gut. That was the family I was supposed to have, but Laura took that away from me, transforming my dreams into someone else’s reality. She snatched away all my happiness and turned my hopes into a bittersweet gift for Christian, leaving me with nothing but the shards of what could have been.I turned to face the ceiling, feeling the weight of my breath, heavy and labored, while my head throbbed with a relentless pain. I didn’t feel good, but I guess I was
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~ LAURA’S POVPatience. I really hate that word; it feels like I've been hearing it my whole life. I thought if I embraced it, maybe things would get easier but it didn’t. As a girl, you’re expected to be patient in everything and with everyone. You have to tolerate—no, you have to be patient because that’s what life is about. It’s one of those statements that people throw around, but honestly, it’s one of the most annoying and completely untrue things I’ve ever heard. I can’t stand it, and I hate myself for ever believing it.The truth is, patience often turns into a waste of time, low self-esteem, and a lack of self-respect. My mother would always say, “Laura, be patient with Christian; he’s going to change.” But he never did. He hasn’t changed, and he won’t change. I kept waiting, thinking that maybe if I just held on a little longer, things would get better. But the real issue wasn’t my patience; it was him. He’s the problem, not me.As I look at my daughter sleeping so peacefull
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~ THEO’S POVI’m back in the office, and it’s a whirlwind of activity—everyone’s busy, but Laura still hasn’t shown up. Not that I care too much, but I can’t help but wonder why. Maybe Christian hit the lottery or something, and she decided she didn’t need to work for me anymore. Honestly, that’s fine by me because I really don’t even want her around after what I had seen last night. Her being here will only feed me with so many thoughts and I will probably be sad again and I don’t want. As I was typing away on my laptop, I got a text from Jamil asking if I was at work. I completely blanked on reaching out to him last night. After everything that went down, I just needed some space to process it all. I shot him a quick reply saying I was in the office and invited him to come meet me.A few minutes later, Jamil walked in, and I could see the heavy sigh escape him when our eyes met. "Where have you been?""In my office," I replied, trying to keep it casual."I came here this morning, b
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She didn’t beg or plead with me, her expression calm and resigned. Instead, she gave a slight nod, acknowledging the reality of the situation, and turned to walk out of the room.I can’t believe she just walked out like that. It’s shocking; she didn’t even beg me like she usually does or even try to explain herself. Instead, she left as if this job wasn’t worth her time, almost like she forgot how hard she fought to get it in the first place. Disbelief washed over me as I stood there, my mind racing with a whirlwind of thoughts. It felt like my heart was about to collapse under the weight of it all. She didn’t care, and that realization stung. But isn’t that what I wanted? I had longed for her absence, to be free from the tension of working together. Now that she’s accepted being fired without a word of protest or any attempt to discuss it, why am I feeling triggered? I should be happy that she’s off my back and I don’t have to tolerate her anymore, though is that really what I want?
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I couldn’t stop thinking about Ariana, she’s such an angel, I still can’t believe she’s Christian’s daughter, it feels nearly impossible that she’s his daughter especially since she is nothing like him. I don’t know Christian personally but I believe he’s a piece of shit, after all his obsession with gambling says a lot about him- I still wonder what Laura sees in him. I am presently at the conference meeting and I’m trying my best to concentrate on the words being said but the thought of Ariana keeps lingering in my head. She said she’s six years old today and according to my calculations, Laura and I separated five years ago, this year would make six which makes me wonder if Ariana is Christian child and if Laura was with me and Christian at the same time.That is the only explanation I can think of after all Laura did leave me to marry Christian, maybe it was never a last-minute decision, maybe she was with both Christian and me at the same time but why though? Why would she do th
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I was on the verge of speaking when Ariana walked back into the room, camera in hand, her innocence radiating like a beacon, cutting through the tension that hung thick in the air."Is Daddy home?" Ariana asked, her eyes sinking into worry, a hint of sadness in her voice. I couldn’t help but wonder why she seemed so sad mentioning Christian, maybe he forgot her birthday too. "No, he’s not," Laura replied gently, trying to reassure her."Okay." Ariana then walked up to Laura, her small hands clutching the camera tightly. "Can we take the picture now?"Laura smiled and nodded, "Sure, baby. Go take your seat."Ariana obeyed, her little feet pattering across the floor as she settled in front of the birthday cake. Laura walked past me, positioning herself to capture the moment perfectly. Just as Laura was about to take the picture, Ariana piped up, "Mommy, I want another picture with Theo," reaching for my hand with a hopeful expression. I took her hand, standing beside her, and I could s
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The Billionaire’s Revenge Quest 96: Little World
There is no doubt I woke up to the most handsome man on earth, Theo. Every time I’m with him, I can’t help but feel incredibly lucky. He’s truly one of a kind, and just being with him melts my heart in ways I never thought possible.As I lay there, I smile, watching him sleep peacefully, his chest rising and falling gently. I trail my fingers through his soft hair, feeling the warmth radiate from him. He must have sensed my touch because a smile spread across his face, even in his sleep. His smile makes me smile, and the happiness he exudes fills my heart with joy. I’m just so happy to be with Theo.I leaned over and planted a soft kiss on his forehead, savoring the moment. Once again, he smiles, and I watch as he instinctively reaches for my hand, his fingers intertwining with mine. He kisses my hand softly, and I feel a flutter in my chest. He murmurs something, but I can't quite hear it, so I lean in closer and ask, "What?""I said let’s sleep, I’m so tired," he replies, pulling me
The Billionaire’s Revenge Quest 95: Carve
His mouth moved against mine with a burning urgency, igniting a fire within me. He gently laid me back on the bed, his body hovering over mine as he broke the kiss, his breath warm against my skin. With a delicate yet deliberate motion, he unbuttoned my shirt and took off my bra, and the moment I was exposed, his mouth eagerly found my breast. A soft moan slipped from my lips, the sensation electrifying as he lavished attention on me, sucking and teasing my nips with his tongue, sending waves of pleasure coursing through my body. A tingling sensation ran through my body as Andre felt gently cup my face as he deepened the kiss, his lips moving against mine with a gentle urgency. The bristles of his beard scratched against my soft cheeks and I gripped his head firmly, as if trying to keep him from escaping. He worked his mouth against mine, our tongues battling back and forth like wrestlers, each trying to pin the other.Theo then broke the kiss and began to trail his kisses down to my
The Billionaire’s Revenge Quest 94: Peace
Ariana, Theo, and I had a lot of fun today. I’ve never seen her this happy and comfortable before, as if she knows Theo is her father. The way she seems to be getting comfortable with him really melts my heart and I can’t help but feel very happy.After having dinner, I took her to bed while Theo headed upstairs to get some work done. He’s been catching up on so much work recently and I can understand why, having to run a big company like his is a lot to handle. Preparing Ariana for bed, I made her brush her teeth and change into a comfy outfit before I tugged her into the bed. I was about to wish her goodnight when she said, "Mommy, can you tell me a bedtime story?""Maybe next time, baby, I don’t have any storybook with me right now," I said."Ohh, ok," she sighed. I didn’t want her to be sad, so I said, "But I could think of a story to tell you.""Really?" She grinned, and I nodded. Taking a moment before I continued, "Once upon a time, there was a little princess called Ariana."
The Billionaire’s Revenge Quest 93: Surprise
~ LAURA’S POVIt feels surreal how life can take such a sudden turn after being so tough. I never thought I’d get another chance with Theo, especially after everything we’ve been through. Just a month ago, I was stuck in my head, thinking about what jail would be like for me, and now I’m living in this beautiful mansion I never want to leave, surrounded by the love of my life and nothing but peace and happiness. I can hardly believe this is real. Each morning, I wake up wrapped in love with the only man I’ve ever truly wanted, and it just feels so right. It’s like a dream come true.It’s been just a few days since the case was dropped and I moved in with Theo, but honestly, it’s been the best days of my life. He’s been incredibly nice, loving, and sweet to me, just like I remember. He’s still that same silly old Theo, always making me laugh and ensuring I’m comfortable and happy. Now that I’m settled in with him, we’re planning to bring Ariana back into our lives. She’s our only dau
The Billionaire’s Revenge Quest 92: My Laura
Her tongue intertwined with mine as I wrapped my arms around her, pulling her even closer to my body, feeling the warmth radiating between us. I was happy and from the way she was kissing me, I could tell that she was too… happy and feeling the same passion as me. While I was savoring the kiss, I was lost in the moment until I suddenly felt something wet on my cheeks. It took a moment to register that it was tears—Laura was crying.I pulled away from the kiss, my brow furrowing in confusion as I searched her face. "What’s wrong? Why are you crying?" I asked, my voice filled with concern.She opened her mouth to speak, but before any words could form, she burst into tears, collapsing to the ground. My heart sank as I watched her shudder with each sob. I knelt beside her, my hands hovering helplessly, asking, "Laura, what’s going on? Why are you crying?"Still, she couldn’t respond, her cries echoing in the silence. I repeated my question, but all she could do was whimper, more tears s
The Billionaire’s Revenge Quest 91: Case 3
Taking a break feels like a part of me is being locked away, waiting indefinitely for some kind of resolution. I've been pacing around the driveway, my heart racing as I wait for my lawyer to arrive so we can finally have a conversation. I’ve also tried to speak with Laura before the court case resumes but the authorities didn’t let me, they claimed that I have to wait till the court case is settled before I can have a word with Laura. I don’t understand why though but since that’s the case, I just had to go with it. Right now, I’m just hoping that Laura is okay and everything is fine about her, though the look on her face tells a different story. I can tell that she’s anxious, restless, and stressed and honestly, I’m all those things too, everything just feels draining to me right now, making it a lot harder for me to concentrate or even think of the way further.My mind is a whirlwind of thoughts, fixating on why the judge needed a break. It seems so simple—she could have made a de
The Billionaire’s Revenge Quest 90: Case 2
The lawyer started to present the argument, and I sat back, intently watching him as he laid out the details of the case. Just as he began to make a compelling point, the victim’s lawyer interjected with a sharp objection. The judge, maintaining control of the proceedings, gave him permission to discuss his concerns. He quickly shifted the focus to the accident, and the victim’s lawyer requested that Christian be allowed to come and testify.As if on cue, Christian strutted up to the witness stand, a smug grin on his face that made my blood boil. He seemed to thrive on the drama of the courtroom, his swagger radiating an air of arrogance. I could feel the eyes of everyone in the room on him, and it only fueled my frustration. Christian took his seat, adjusting his collar as if he were preparing for a performance rather than a testimony. Honestly, I don’t even know why he’s here, he is a total piece of crab and the way he acts is just so absurd, he really shouldn’t be here, I mean what
