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
CHAPTER 46… HIDDEN SECRETSShould he tell her about his mother or just continue with the lie that she was dead?Damien did not know what to respond. If he told her where his mother was, would she keep it a secret until everything is done?But, with the coincidences, it seemed like she was the only one who could help them as Eleanor's mother was dead.Damien sighed.Seems like he would have to take the risk and tell her."Can I trust you with a secret?" Damien asked, looking into her eyes. Eleanor nodded."Are you sure? It is a secret I have kept for years and not ready to share with the world." Damien asked again, wanting to be sure."I swear on my kids" Eleanor replied. She loved her kids and would do anything to keep them safe. So, they were her only oath taking materials.Damien nodded.He sighed and told Eleanor a few things before they left the villa.*****Damien parked the car where he usually did and came out. Eleanor came out from the other side, confused as to what they wer
CHAPTER 47… ANSWERS"By the time she reached her delivery date, Alexander was nowhere to be found. He had gone out with one of his mistresses to flirt. Zera was a strong woman. She called me and I rushed to the Andersons' Villa to get Sophie and Zara. Together, we went to the McKinley manor and brought her to the hospital. I was the only one who knew that she was having twins."When she gave birth to the first child, she named her and begged me to take her away. She told me to take her to Antonio and tell him that she died while giving birth. It was a hard thing to do but, I already promised her. And just like that, you were separated from you twin at birth."When she gave birth to you and named you, she fell unconscious. By the time she woke up, you were in my arms, craddling close to my son, Damien. I loved you just like I loved your mother. She never wanted to tell you this and I promised not to. But, today, I have broken that promise because it has been a weight around my neck." M