Okay, Eleanor thought, that was not expected.How dad looks, usual question. All about him, nope, new one.Eleanor thought for a while. As she closed her eyes, she let the events of that night flood her mind. As the memories played like tapes in her eyes, she stroked his hair."You know," she began, having Nathan's undivided attention, "he had black hair just like yours.""Like mine?" Nathan asked with eyes that twinkled. It was delightful to hear his father had black hair just like his.Eleanor nodded and continued. "You are just like him, only, you're a boy and he's a man. I saw him smile once.""How was it?""It was simply captivating, like Tasha's. He was tall and strong. Like a macho man." She chuckled.Nathan was quiet as he stared at the black polka dots on the blue duvet for a long time before finally looking up. His lips moved but no words came out. His thoughts were a jumbled mess and he wondered if he should tell her what he saw. After a long while, he decided against it.
The sun was just starting to set on the West and it was a beautiful sight to behold. Its golden rays spread like a large star shinning at the end of the horizon. Even the cars hurried down the road as everyone tried to get home in time for dinner. It's been two long - hectic and boring - weeks and Damien had been busier than usual. Having to make up for the time he spent in the villa, his schedule was beyond tight.Sitting on the couch in the living room, before his television with a bottle of diet soda in his hand, he kept sighing. This was his life: lonely, boring, and pathetic. No one needed to tell him how sad and empty his life was.For two hours, Damien sat before the television set, barely watching a thing as he was lost in the whirlpool of his secrets.Maybe he should start letting them out, he thought and hissed at the idea. Secrets were meant to be personal and private."But, she's a secret I can't keep forever." He muttered, placing the bottle on the table he picked his ke
Chapter 40… MotherNote... The chapter before this should have been Secrets..Do well to read that before reading this one ***"Mother?" Damien called as soon as he opened the door. His voice was low and trembled lightly.The woman on the mat in a corner of the room turned to face him. Her head tilted to the side and she scrutinized Damien very well.Damien smiled at her reaction. He knew she wouldn't recognize him -she never did. Still, he came every week to see her with hopes that she would one day recognize him."I brought flowers." He said, holding the lilies with both hands before him. He grinned awkwardly and scratched the back of his neck."Actually, I plucked them at the foot of the hill since no flower shops would be open now."The woman named Mirabella, smiled and patted the mat next to her. Damien didn't hesitate and hurriedly took a seat besides her after placing the lilies in a glass of water."Mother Mary said you're getting back." He said and she nodded, her eyes squin
Chapter 41… Found OutThe alarm blared at six a.m. Eleanor lifted a hand sleepily to turn off the ear piercing cry of the clock. All she wanted to do was to lay in bed -cuddled up by the warm covers- all day.Yesterday, she had to deal with a slight fever and thought it to be the effect of stress. So, she had ignored it. At least it was simply a fever until night came and she was struck by a splitting headache and she couldn't sleep. All she did to lessen the pain seemed abortive until she had to resort to the last option -grandma Cindy's extra strong pain killers. And instead of the usual prescribed one pill, she had opted for two. Only then did she feel better and was able to close her eyes in sleep.Groaning, she sat up and let her eyes adjust to the little light that was coming in from the window. Eleanor could already tell it wouldn't be sunny today. It was six and the sun was still hidden. Besides, the weather was starting to change though slowly. But, sure.She stretched her
Chapter 42… Find HimAt Golden Inc…Jonathan's Office…Eleanor was seated in a swivel chair and she twirled around with a cup of water in hand."I didn't expect it," she mumbled to Jonathan who was watching her from where sat on the couch.He knew she was hurt by the sudden betrayal. Anyone would be. He didn't even know what to say to her. As far as he knew, El already had a way to deal with the culprit so, he could only five her a listening ear.Eleanor hissed again and place a foot on the ground to stop the chair from moving. She looked up at Jonathan and cocked her head to the side.Jonathan frowned. "What is it?""I was wondering…" she began.Jonathan hissed. "Wondering what, El?""If I know you well - and I do - whatever it is you are thinking is not good." He quickly added to hear her let a throaty chuckle."You know?" She asked.Jonathan sneered. "Like I just met you today, hmph!""But," his face became serious once more as he stood up and went to sit on the desk before her. "W
Chapter 43… I Know You"Find him"Jonathan froze. His eyeballs dilated as he turned to face Eleanor slowly."Are you out of your fucking mind!?" He yelled.Eleanor shrugged and grabbed her keys. "Maybe""Are you sure about this?" Jonathan asked before she could reach the door. "I mean, I've always trusted anything you do but-""Then don't start doubting now." Eleanor replied dryly and left.Jonathan watched the door close with a soft thud. He was very sure that Eleanor must have lost her mind. With a sigh, he stood up and headed to the bar of the house and picked himself a bottle of whiskey.*****Eleanor drove around the bustling streets of New York City for hours with no destination in mind. This was something she did when she was at crossroads.The sun had long settled when she drove down a very bright alley that looked familiar. As she drove down the road at a very slow pace, she saw the building in one corner.'Castle Of Wine'It read in bold letters that illuminated with colour
Chapter 44… A Different Environment"Y-you have to kno-" she began but couldn't complete her words as she slumped into the table.Damien reached out to her in a haste, scared that she was harmed. He only breathed out when he felt her heart rate and heard her snoring."Is she okay, sir?" Andy asked, shaking at the side.Damien nodded.He pulled out his wallet and fetched some money, not minding how much it was and placed on the table before Andy."That should be enough" Andy nodded, still not convinced that Eleanor was alive."She's alive, right?" He asked again.Damien chuckled. He grabbed Andy's index finger and place it on Eleanor's pulse to feel her pulse. "Felt it?"Andy nodded and breathed in relief. Damien picked Eleanor up bridal style and turned to Andy."I'll take her home. Could you help me with her bag?"Andy nodded and grabbed the bag before following Damien up to his car."I'm sure her car is here somewhere, what would be done about it?" Andy asked.Damien placed Eleano
CHAPTER 45… COINCIDENCES?She asked, not knowing which to ask first. Was it who he was or where he was all this time?Somehow, she had always known that she was not just looking for him for the sake of the kids and right now, the tugs in her chest seemed to be confirming it"I know you have a lot of questions," Damien said calmly, his expression turning calm, placid and plain. "I do too. But, before that, I would like to invite you for breakfast."Eleanor opened her mouth to refuse but Damien beat her to eat."Don't worry, this is my home and I can assure you that you are safe. We can discuss and I'll answer every of your questions over breakfast. Also, you get to tell me about the kids… my kids… our kids"Eleanor froze in shock. He already knew of the kids?How did he know?Who informed him?She swallowed past the lump in her throat and nodded. It might just help that he already knew.Damien smiled. He showed her to the bathroom where he had already prepared a pair of Beverly's clo