Leonica sat in the back of her car, mind replaying the conversation she had with Leonardo.“Are you sure no one would find out?” She had asked, her eyes on her rear view mirror where she could see her son sleeping peacefully.“Yes. No one can track the boy, I’ve made sure of it.” Leonardo *ssured.Leonica’s jaws clenched, her fist curling. “And are you sure…”“I’m sure no one would bother you or the boy,” Leonardo interrupted her, sensing what she was about to ask.“Right. Thank you.”Those were the last words exchanged between the siblings before Leonica got ready for the banquet tonight. And right now, she was in the back seat of her car which was parked right in front of the venue.Taking a deep breath, she stepped out when her *ssistant opened the door for her.Instantly, all the paparazzi turned their cameras on her, the flashing light nearly blinding her vision.“Who are you? Is this your first appearance?”“What’s your name?”“My sources tell me that you’re the new president of
If one word could accurately describe the way Leonica was currently feeling, that would be, Breathless.Seeing Gabriel up so close after five years and not even having been mentally prepared, shook her to some extent.What was he doing here?Forego the fact that this even was especially meant to business attendants, Anastasia had sang it like a lullaby in her ears about how he had quit attending social activities, and as a result, she had let her guard down and attended the annual banquet without a worry in the world concerning running into him.sh*t, she cursed in her head. How had she been so careless?Taking another step back, she tried to put some much needed distance between them, while schooling her expression.There was no need to have any sort of expression that would show that his presence was getting to her.As a matter of fact, there was no need remaining within the same space as him.She needed to leave.With that p*ssing thought in her mind, Leonica lowered her gaze, seem
A deafening silence fell over the trio at Gabriel’s words.The only sounds that could be heard was the subtle melody of the music as the other attendants carried on with their night, not a care in the world for the silent battle that was occurring on the edge of the dance floor.The air had suddenly grown thick and heavy.Leonica felt as though her ears were ringing, her heart beating so fast it was going to jump out of her chest.“What…what did you just say?” She directed her question at Gabriel, who turned to her and smirked, the look on his face saying it all.She had know him for five years, she was his wife, for crying out loud, she could read his facial expressions and body language like the back of her palm.He was serious and the silent look of ‘You think I wouldn’t find out?’ he was giving her was proof of that.However, no matter how calm she was on the outside, on the inside, she was freaking out.How had he know she had been pregnant five years ago?!“What, surprised?” Gab
"Gabe, there you are! I've been looking all over for you." Angelina called out as she strolled in the direction of her Fiancé's figure, putting on a weakened Visage that would go perfectly well with her meek act.Without caring who he was conversing with, she cling onto his arm, making sure that the engagement ring he had given her a few weeks ago was very visible as soon as she noticed his companion, aside from Christian was a stunning white-ette woman.Huh, stunning white-ette woman?!Angelina did a doubt take at the woman's direction, her eyes growing wide at she recognized the familiar face of Leonica."You...!" She exclaimed nearly blowing the meek persona she has been living by for years in other to gain Gabriel's love and affection.Which has been relatively easy over the years, however, staring the woman that stood in front of her, from head to toe, Angelina felt a deep sense of intimidation.She was gorgeous. No matter how much hatred Angelina harbored for Leonica, Gabriel's
And it did.Leonica’s final words to him sank in the deepest, striking Gabriel’s heart that was already occupied by the conflicted feelings, seeing Leonica after five years, had brought.But one thing was clear, her transformation in the past five years, precisely, how indifferent she had began acting towards him, angered him. Yet, as he turned and watched her ascend the stage to give her speech, spot light shinning all around her, Gabriel couldn’t help but feel mesmerized.The Leonica he knew five years ago, would have never dared to talk back to him. She would have been so afraid, so broken, she wouldn’t have the courage to stand up for herself, yet, here she was.Her aura had completely changed and she wasn’t the same woman he had married and divorced.No, the woman who stood on stage, holding a microphone in her hand with a billion dollar smile, was a confident and strong individual.She had changed so much in five years.During his trans like stare towards Leonica, Gabriel had fa
"What?" Christian asked, blinking his eyes in confusion.Had he just heard Gabriel right?"Leonica's medical records, I want them." Gabriel repeated."That..." Christian hesitated. "I don't think that would be possible, Gabriel.""Why not?" Gabriel questioned, not liking the fact that Christian was hesitant to grant him his wish."Because they are private and that would mean I have to violate her privacy to get that information." Christian reasoned, hoping Gabriel would back off.However, it was a futile attempt."Invasion of privacy or not, Christian, I want those records."Christian's jaws clenched, clearly displeased by his friend's decision. "And what do you hope to achieve by obtaining her medical records? What will this accomplish?""The abortion, her medical record will surely contain traces of an abortion.""What?" Christian nearly chuckled at his response. Not only did he find it funny that his friend cared so much as to carry the matter over night, he found it equally distur
“Ouchie.”A tiny voice whimpered, drawing Gabriel’s attention as he glanced down and his gaze landed on the small male with blonde locks, sitting on the floor, rubbing his head in pain.'How careless.' He thought with a sigh.“This, kid, is why you should never run in halls.” Gabriel stated as he crouched down on one kneel, extending his hand so that the child who was still rubbing his head, could use it as a support when getting up.“Are you hurt anywhere?” He asked.“No, not really,” The boy replied as he stopped rubbing his forehead and finally looked up at Gabriel.Almost as if something invisible had entered him, Gabriel felt a strange feeling blossom in his chest the moment he caught the child’s face.He stared at the boy’s face as if he was in a trans, feeling somewhat attracted to him.The little boy’s blonde hair was neatly combed, his grey eyes were round and filled with curiosity, while his pale skin was flushed, a faint hue of red covering his cheeks.It reminded him of so
With Mouth hanging open and eyes widening far beyond their capacity, Gabriel watched the scene in front of him play out like a sitcom.Except it wasn’t some channel television, it was real.Leonica was a mother.“Why did you leave the doctor’s appointment, Ash?” Leonica, despite the scolding tone she had, pecked the young bow on his forehead. “Are you aware of how worried mommy was?” She asked, loud enough for Gabriel to hear, Indeed confirming his thoughts.That child belonged to Leonica…But hadn’t she said that she had aborted the baby five years ago?So whose child was this?Someone else’s?Not possible. The Boy, Ash as she had called him, had referred to her as his mother and she to herself as his mother.So it was clear to him that This boy, Ash, was her child, so did that mean…she had another child with another man?The thought, as unusual as it was to p*ss Gabriel’s mind, caused a storm of emotions to unleash inside, the strongest ones present being anger and confusion.For so