Novels by Macedonia2901

CHAPTER 14HEAVEN As I strolled into her office that evening, I met her staring out the window, her back turned to me, and a small smile tugged at my lips. She certainly didn't know what was coming for her.I guess she had been so engrossed in deciding on whether to vape or not, because she didn't even notice my presence until her assistant called her."Miss Langston," the willowy lady called. I wonder if she was doubling as a model and assistant because she was exactly the epitome of a model. I made a mental note to ask about her while leaving, maybe we could consider her for our runway coming up soon.She turned back, a frown on her face but it immediately disappeared when our eyes met, only to be replaced with widened eyes as she immediately tucked the e-cigarette in the pocket of her Palazzo pants.Amanda had always been so stylish and that day wasn't an exception. No wonder she owned a fashion house. "Heaven," she called, blinking as she walked up to me. Obviously surprised to

CHAPTER 13HEAVEN"How did it go?" I questioned as I walked back into my company that morning. I met Jenna on the ground floor, and we decided to go up together. Earlier, she had insisted on going with me to Belmont, but I had refused since I wanted to face Atlas and the others alone. Instead, I had told her to go check up on Oliver. I was still bothered by his statement last night. Even though he later tried to wave it off as a joke, I just couldn't stop thinking there was some truth in it. What if there was really the possibility that Atlas punch had not been so strong to cause such injury? What if he had planned the whole thing and intentionally hurt himself? I had found the whole thing weird from the beginning. Yeah, Atlas punch could have been strong enough to make him lose his balance, but could it really lead to hitting his head? On the other hand, why would Oliver want to hurt himself for me?I was well aware of Oliver's love for me but, would that really cause him to do th

CHAPTER 12HEAVENHe didn't know what was coming for him. This was the moment I had been waiting for all these years. During our marriage, I had been forbidden from going to the company, but this time, I was not only stepping into the company but the highest room ever. The boardroom.And I was going to seal his fate.As I stepped into that boardroom, the air shifted. I could feel the heavy tension in the room but as all heads turned, the tension escalated. Some with confusion. Others with recognition and surprise. Of course, who wouldn't be surprised to see their CEO's ex wife and most of all, the one competitor they despised. The rival they couldn't surpass now unlike before. Who would want to see a business rival in their boardroom? Usually, Belmont had been the leading shoe brand but in the past few months, we had taken over and Belmont had probably been pushed to the last because even other companies were doing better than them.Why? Atlas always prided himself as the best busi

CHAPTER 11ATLAS I drew in a deep breath as I walked out of the police station that morning.Finally.I couldn't believe I literally spent all my night in that cold cell for a crime that shouldn't be as serious as they were making it to be. Aggravated assault? It had only been a single punch. Staying in the cell made me cold and all I could think about was that I wasn't really at fault like they claim it to be.Yeah, I was guilty for punching him, but he had punched me first. And it just doesn't make any sense that all that had happened due to a single punch. It was his fault for not being able to take a punch. I just found it so odd that he almost broke his skull because of my punch.His family definitely wanted to pursue the case. My lawyer had arrived that morning, even though he was a bit late, I was still thankful that I was able to get bailed out, though they were still pursuing a criminal suit but at least, I had the chance to fight back."We need to hurry. I have to attend a

CHAPTER 10HEAVEN"How is he?" Amy's voice shook as she rushed towards me and my eyes widened in surprise. Shouldn't she be on a vacation with her boyfriend or something? Mom said she was returning later tonight or tomorrow and we had only been in the hospital for a little less than thirty minutes and she showed up.Did she fly from somewhere or what? It didn't seem like their vacation was in New York and even if it was, I just found it so surprising that she would rush down here in a matter of minutes when she ought to be somewhere far away from home.They were best friends so it was understandable how concerned and worried she was. If something happens to Jenna or Raquel, I would certainly be the first one to fly there."He is being attended to. I'm waiting for the doctor," I told her, and she ran her hand through her hair.She turned back to me a few seconds later and the concern on her face immediately morphed into disgust as she threw me a scowl."This is all your fault!" She acc

CHAPTER 9ATLAS"What was that?"Amanda questioned as we walked into my house that busy evening.I was still trying to wrap my head around what just happened at the gala. I couldn't stop thinking about the blood that gushed out of Oliver's head and how he suddenly lost consciousness. Does it really make sense that my punch would be that powerful to cause such damage? Did he trip or something? I couldn't fathom anything and it was really messing with my brain.The way Heaven had looked at me like I was a murderer and the way she had avoided me like a plague shattered my heart into pieces. I was still trying to get in her good books and this had to happen, just why? Why didn't I stop myself from punching Oliver?I should have just ignored them and tried to speak to Heaven later on. I just couldn't accept that they were together. I couldn't believe how Heaven had changed so much. It had been hard to reach her all this while and when she appeared, it was obvious she was back for blood.Fro

CHAPTER 89YANAIt's been a few days since Margaret visited bearing the bad news, and we haven't heard anything since then, but I can't stop thinking about it. There's a huge possibility that Lilica might be removed. Even though he wasn't in her life from the start, he could always twist things in his favour; after all, her mother wasn't alive, so we didn't really have many ways to counter him.Anytime I see Lilica smiling and enjoying herself, my heart keeps aching. I know how happy she is with us. I know how much the new change would affect her. Luis, on the other hand, hasn't really shown much emotion, but I know his head is just as jumbled as mine.After all, Lilica is more important to him than anything. He had gone as far as getting married just to adopt her, against his Aunt's will. He has been trying to protect her from everyone and his aunt all this while, and things tumbling over this way wasn't ideal for him or any of us.I can't tell how he feels at all. But I know he'll b

CHAPTER 88LUIS"Yana?" I call, rushing into the house a bit worried. Her head snaps up as I walk up to her. She doesn't look okay. My heart tightens in my chest as I wonder if I have anything to do with it. I know I've been a coward running away from home since morning, but I just can't bear to be in the same space with her without talking to her or wanting to kiss her again."Are you okay? You didn't sound well on the phone," I point out, settling beside her. I didn't miss the way she sounded or the urgency in her tone when she called earlier while I was still drinking with Cruz. I jumped immediately and came rushing down home, worried something might be wrong with her or Lilica.She drew in a deep breath, looking directly into my eyes. "Margaret was here."I lift my brows, my heart relaxing a bit. At least that isn't bad news. The social worker can visit anytime. We don't have to be informed or anything, and I know last time she was impressed. She probably came to invite us to the

CHAPTER 87YANADid I do something wrong? The question wouldn't stop popping into my head as I stare at the picture on the TV. They're pictures because I can't even remember what's happening in the movie or even the title. I've been so absent-minded since last night.Why did he suddenly apologise? Why did he just walk away after that breathtaking kiss? Why has he been acting so weird? It's evening already, and Luis is still not back after leaving so early in the morning. I can tell he's trying to avoid me. Does he regret the kiss? My stomach twists into knots as I try not to dwell on it. If he regretted it, he wouldn't have kissed me the second time, right? I mean, I know he was staring at me so intensely last night. I noticed his presence since he walked into Lilica's room. I saw the way he retrieved his hand before he could touch my hair. I felt that connection. Why then is he hiding from me? "Kasey," Lilica's piercing scream jolts me out of my thoughts, and I look up to see her

CHAPTER 86LUISI'm fucked.Why did I run away like a coward? And that apology? I saw the hurt that flashed in her eyes. It pains me to know I hurt her. Maybe I shouldn't have apologised. Maybe I shouldn't have overthought the whole thing and let it flow. After all, it was just a kiss.But it wasn't just a kiss to me. It meant something more. The moment she walked out of her room in the evening in that sinful dress, I knew it would only take all my self-control not to touch her. And when we were dancing earlier, she was looking so beautiful that I couldn't resist kidding her. I should have stopped there, but throughout the ride home, I couldn't stop thinking about her taste on my tongue or how her lips moved on mine. It felt like we belonged to each other. I should have tried to forget about it, but when she turned earlier, I couldn't stop staring at her lips. What pushed me to kiss her again was beyond me, and when she let out that sensual moan, it went straight to my cock. I knew

CHAPTER 85YANAWhen we break apart, I couldn't believe what just happened. Luis actually kissed me, and it's the best forever. I never thought we would be ending the night this way. I wasn't expecting him to do something like that after staying away all this time.But this is something unforgettable. I've never felt as high as this. Luis is called away after that, and I turn away, suddenly feeling embarrassed."Oh, oh." Kasey nudges my side, and I try not to smile.She wiggles her brows. "I have a video." I turn to her with wide eyes. "You do?"She chuckles. "I was just pulling your legs. I was too stunned to take a video. You guys were...." She shakes her head. "I never thought a time would come when Luis would kiss someone again."I bite on my lower lip."How was it?" She elbows me, but before I can reply, I feel something warm on my body. Kasey lets out a gasp as she steps away, and I look down to see wind dripping down my dress."Oh my! I'm so sorry!" Brianna screeches beside me

CHAPTER 84YANAI almost asked what they were doing here before remembering that Valeria is Brianna's assistant, and of course, she has the right to attend the company's anniversary event and bring her shitty husband along.They stop in front of us, grinning wildly as if they've just won a lottery. Before either of them could say anything, Luis's grip tightens on my hand, and we side-step them, leaving them a bit stunned. "This is my wife, Yana," Luis says as he stops at the high table.My wife.A small smile curves out of my lips as I shake hands with the elderly couple and a few other executives standing beside them. It's my first time being introduced like this, and it's a very different feeling. I feel important and wanted, and they all seem mesmerised by me."How is it going?" Someone nudges my side, and I turn back to see Kasey. I let out a sigh of relief while her mother walks over to join Luis and the other executives. The warmth had fizzled out a bit since they started talk