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-Leia-After weeks of planning this dinner, so excited to finally be spending time together after the busy schedules we had…only for me to constantly look at my watch, wondering where the hell Christian is.It’s our one-year anniversary, and I booked us a table at his mother’s restaurant for 7 pm tonight - it’s 8:30 pm now, and he’s not answering his phone at all. I know I told him about it, I even had his PA write it in his diary, so he cannot pretend he didn’t know.He’s been a mess since his company was on the brink of ruin, but Alexander has been helping him in more ways than one and he started spending less time at the office but more time out of the country. Did he forget about tonight when we just spoke about it two days ago?By 9 PM I realize he’s not coming and with a long sigh, I trudge back upstairs to change into a pair of jeans and a t-shirt. I grab my keys and head back down, knowing where I’m going after this. There’s no way I’m staying here and waiting for him when I
-Leia- I forgot how therapeutic it can be to just have a good cheesecake with my coffee and company who is not expecting you to say a word. I’ve been listening to Oliver droning on about his boyfriend (I know, right?) but oddly I don’t feel annoyed. It makes me forget about my own problems for a little while and that’s exactly what I need right now. Throughout our chat, he doesn’t ask me about why I broke down, he simply talks my ear off and I am eternally thankful for it. Now I’m on my way back to the penthouse, wondering what I’ll find. My phone died sometime during my visit to the clinic, so I don’t even know if Christian has tried to call me. Has he realized he missed our anniversary? I’m actually terrified of going home only to see he’s not there and as I pull into our designated parking spots, that fear turns into anxiety. He’s here at home, waiting for me. Breathing out a sigh, I make my way to the elevator and wait with bated breath until the door opens. I didn’t know wh
-Christian-I couldn’t afford to cancel these meetings, but if I had to choose between losing Leia and losing these contracts, I would pick the obvious choice.Yes, I almost lost my company a few months ago, but I have learned from it and put things in place so it wouldn’t happen again. I was arrogant in my business dealings and trust me, I have learned my lesson.Now, as I prepare this meal for the one person who loves me without prejudice, I can’t help but think about what I almost lost. This deal I brokered last night could spell the end of my troubles for a long time. It will put me on the map, so I don’t have to worry about anything but keeping this client happy. “Smells good in here,” Leia says as she rounds the corner into the kitchen. She’s just gotten in from seeing her mother, but she’s not looking as stressed as she usually does after the visits. “Whatchu making?”“I’m afraid you’ll have to wait, Mrs. Moore. Go get cleaned up and comfy; everything’s almost ready,” I say, s
-Leia-I wake up and hear the shower running, a slow smile spreading across my face. Last night was mind-blowing; Christian did things to me that had me nearly passing out from pleasure. Then he took care of me afterward, but as soon as I got into bed, I was lights out.We made up without promising the world to each other and I think that is a step closer instead of a step apart. I love that we can talk about things and not argue, how we get each other and appreciate the other’s space. Stretching, I’m about to get up when he saunters out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped around his waist. He sees me and grins. “Good morning, wild cat,” he says, but just as I want to ask what the hell he means, he turns around and my face feels like a volcano.Scratches and bite marks all over his beautiful skin!“Oh, god! I am so sorry!” I exclaim, but he just chuckles and walks to the closet.“Why? I love being all marked up. Now, when my back stings during my meetings today, I’ll think about you
-Christian-Leia has been taking her own car more lately instead of going with Ben and Lucille has mentioned she’s coming home later, too. I know this shouldn’t bother me since she’s obviously spending more time with her mother before she passes, but she hasn’t even invited me to come along with her, either.Then there’s the gift I found that still bothers me to no end.I don’t want to speak about it with her because I’m sure it’s nothing to be worried about…but why do I feel so shit?Maybe I should try to spend more time with her, too. I don’t exactly initiate our spending time together. She might be thinking that she’ll be a burden to me when it couldn’t be further from the truth.Sighing, I lean back in my Phantom seat and close my eyes. I just got home after working a Saturday and I don’t even feel like heading inside. How did we get here? I mean, I knew starting my own company would take me away from those I love, but I used to be fine with it before I came to love Leia. I shoul
-Leia-Things are weird lately.Christian barely calls me anymore and when I call him, he almost never answers. I understand he’s abroad right now, but ignoring me for no reason? My mother is getting worse - she sees her sister when she looks at me and talks about the good old days. Her cries of pain are etched onto my soul but there’s nothing I can do but watch her wither away. I have no one to turn to, not that I want to worry anyone. Suffering alone used to be a black spot the size of a golf ball, but now it’s grown to a yoga ball size. I’m not sure how long I can keep this up anymore…I just want the pain to go away.Sitting alone in the penthouse with Klaus on my lap, I look at my phone and wondered if I should call Delilah and Lucas. They’ve always been there for me no matter what, and I could use the shoulders. I take a deep breath and blow it out before video-calling them both. They literally answer at the same time and smile when they see me, but the second I see their face
-Leia- I throw down Delilah’s phone and rush to the guest bathroom, where I empty out everything I’ve had today. If I thought things would get better, I was in for a scary surprise, because things look worse than ever now. There’s a picture of Christian sitting at a club with a woman on his lap, he’s also been seen leaving with women and Jasper in tow. All this time I thought he was away on business, he’s actually been in town partying it up with his friend, who is a known womanizer. All this time, he’s fooled me and I’ve been none the wiser. When did this start? When did he stop loving me and what did I do to deserve this? “Leia,” Delilah’s soft voice sounds next to me and I feel her hand rubbing circles on my back. “I’m so sorry, honey.” I shake my head and flush the toilet before leaning my head on my arms. “I’m such a fucking idiot, Del. Why did I think he would stay faithful to me?” “Because men are pigs and you’ve fallen in love with the biggest one?” “Lucas!” Delilah his
-Leia-He thinks I cheated on him with Oliver because of the pictures he received. He’s been following me around, checking my bank accounts, and staying away from the penthouse. All because he thought I cheated on him,I went to my apartment after Christian kicked me out and cried the entire night, with zero sleep. It left me sitting with puffy eyes, no change of clothes, and no way to get my things back from Christian’s penthouse. He wasn’t answering my calls either; not that I expected any less. Swallowing my pride, I decided to go around to Delilah’s place. She took one look at me and nodded, but I was all cried out by then. Good thing we’re the same size, or I would truly be screwed because even my wallet and cards are still at Christian’s penthouse.After letting Delilah do my makeup, I took a deep breath, tucked my hurt away, and went to work. It will help me take my mind off the shitstorm that is my life right now. I like to think I hid my pain well because Alexander didn’t