"What do you mean by that, Sir?" Shirley asked, frowning deeper."I just want to tell you that I know you and I will never hurt your friend. I am her boss. Do you think I will harm my employee?"Vincenzo asked.Shirley knew that he was telling the truth but wasn't too much for a boss to be doing? She was just confused about why he was being so kind to Ariana." I know you are her boss but doesn't it make it look weird? I mean which boss would go through all these hassles just for a flimsy employee?" Shirley asked." I don't have to explain to you my reasons for helping your friend, young lady," Vincenzo said, getting pissed.His gaze was filled with anger and Shirley thought she was going to burn in his fury. She immediately shut her mouth as she lowered her gaze. She knew she was threading on dangerous grounds when she started asking questions."Anything else?" Vincenzo asked, calming his emotions."N-no, I… don't have any more questions as long as you promise you won't harm my friend
AUTHOR POVThe heartbroken woman stared at the couple who were laughing and enjoying themselves. She moved towards them, a dangerous smirk on her face. As she moved closer, she remembered all the things she had done for him. It felt like a dream but she wasn't about to give up without showing them what she was capable of.How could he pay her back like this for all she had done for him? Walking towards the oblivious groom with all the bitterness and resentment in her heart, she clenched her fist tightly.Walking steadily she got to the couple and with eyes red as the lava from a volcano, she stared at them murderously."You filthy scum!" She spat out as she raised her hands towards the unexpected groom. And then a loud crispy sound reverberated all around the hall and even the music had to stop so as to witness the display of anger with the strange woman and the newly wedded couple."What's happening? How could someone be so bold as to create such a ruckus?" "I wonder how she could
The couple were filled with embarrassment at the ongoing event. Especially Vera, who never expected Ariana to make such a fuss on her big day.She had thought she finally got rid of Ariana and was expecting her to be wallowing in physical and emotional pains. Well, she was emotionally feeling pained but that doesn't mean she would disgrace her in the process.On her wedding day! Vera had insisted that they get married in a grand style. Fortunately for them, Rex's parents had forgiven him and told him to come back with their daughter-in-law.She was very excited and couldn't wait for the reception to be over. The least she had expected was for Ariana to show up causing a scene. She did not come alone but she came with her lover to mess up her wedding!Vera would have loved to tear her apart but the man who came with her was someone powerful. Although she doesn't know him, she guesses he must be very influential.Just as she was in deep thought, she heard something unbelievable from Re
"How could he do this to me? I loved him more than my life! I did everything for him. I sacrificed all I had for him!""You bastard! Rex, I will never forgive you! You are an asshole! I hate you!""Please, this should just be a dream!" Ariana kept mumbling as she walked ahead without looking anywhere else. She couldn't hear the honking of the cars as she walked blindly towards the busy road. The only thing echoing through her head was the memories of the past two months with that jerk and the voices of the traitors! She wondered if all those five years meant absolutely nothing to him. How could he change so fast? How could he plan an accident for her just because he wanted to get married to Vera? She was pregnant with his child!Ariana broke out in loud sobs as she kept walking towards the busy road. "Why the fuck am I still alive?" It would be better if she just died that instant. It would be better if she had died alongside her child. At least, she would die with the feelings th
It's been a few hours since Ariana and her boss, Vincenzo left the hospital. Sheila didn't know exactly where they were going but she knew they were going to meet that bastard, Rex.But it's been too long and Sheila was beginning to feel anxious. She was worried about Ariana and prays everything works out for good. Sheila kept pacing around the hospital waiting for her. She wondered what state Ariana must be in at the moment. She wondered if she should call her.After another ten minutes, she decided to call Ariana but the phone kept ringing without an answer. Maybe she wasn't with her phone. Taking a deep breath, she decided to call Vincenzo.After just one ring, he picked it up but there was no words from him."Mr. Vincenzo, can I please speak with my friend?" Sheila asked, sounding anxious."She just left in a cab without her bag," he simply said."What! How could you… sorry, Mr. Vincenzo but do you perhaps know where she would be headed to?" Sheila asked, holding back her anger.
Ariana took a cab to her office and arrived earlier than everyone else. She went straight to her desk so she could start working on the files on her desk.One hour later, her co-workers came to the office too and were surprised to see her working very hard. They all heard that she was hospitalized but no one knows why."Ariana, I heard you are not too fine. I hope you are better now?" One of them asked.Without raising her head, she simply answered," Yes. I am much better""Are you supposed to be working so hard after being discharged?""I think Ria is right, Ariana. You are supposed to be resting and doing minor jobs" another chipped in." And you guys are supposed to be working instead of lazing around with talks that don't concern you," She retorted, still typing away in her computer." You don't have to be rude!" The first girl said, getting angry at the way Ariana was talking to them." You don't have to care about me either! If you are pained, leave me alone!" Ariana retorted ag
Ariana knew deep down she was trying to lie to herself but she kept on typing away in the computer. She brought out her phone and sent a message. It was wrong for her to make a scene in the office but she was just pissed of by Janet. She wanted to dwell in her world of fantasy where she always had Ray and their unborn child. She would never accept that her child was gone.Killed by his own father.Why would everyone not agree to her reasoning? But still deep down, her heart was filled with pain unbearable. And the only thing she could do was transfer her anger to the poor keyboard. She invested her anger and time on working even when everyone had left the office. It might be that she was afraid to come in terms with her fears.The fear that all of these was, after all, real. The clinking and clanking of the keyboard was disrupted by the sound of her ringing phone. She took a glance at it and saw it was Sheila calling her. She braced up herself to answer the call as she took a deep b
As soon as Ariana stepped out of the office, she battled with her tears but it all came rushing down amidst her resistance. She wiped them off, walking towards her desk. After shutting down her computer, she left the office.She knew that if she went back to her house, the memories would drive her insane. Instead, she walked towards a nearby park and sat down in a seclusive spot.There, she let her tears fall as she sobbed quietly. The memories of her five years with Rex and his betrayal was becoming too tough to handle."Why Rex? What do you want from me? Was it just the money?" She questioned herself several times.As if playing with her heart wasn't enough, he had to kill their unborn child. What had the innocent baby done to him? She brought out her phone to make a call to him. Maybe it was just a prank like she wanted to believe. Her hands were shaking as she dialed his number the upteemth time. There was no answer and that's when reality starts to set in.He truly dumped her, us