He's Back For Me

Chapter 3

***Elena****

I didn't know how or what exactly to feel at that moment.. Relief or Fright.... The fact that he appears very fine after what happened was enough to make me feel relieved, at least, my conscience wouldn't prick me too often anymore. Then, the fright came. What if he's here for revenge because of what I did to him years ago.... what if he's here to make mockery.... Fury filled me and I sprang to my feet.

'Why?!' 

'Why what?' he shrugged calmly, crossing his right leg over his left.

That made me crazier. Isn't he aware of how unconformable his presence is making me feel?

'Why are you here, Lucas?' 

His strawberry lips released a guttural close-lipped chuckle.

"Is that a question of genuine curiosity or lack of belief?" He peered at me thorough his long lashes.

I narrowed my eyes at him while I try to convince myself mentally that whatever the thoughts I have aren't true. 

I stood right there across him, tensed and awaiting an answer.

"Ah!" He drawled, nodding in understanding. "I'm hurt darling, you don't think I'm capable of scaling high, do you?"

He arose, rising up from his chair to fill height.

"Tsk Tsk Tsk!" He shook his head as he rounded his desk in slow purposeful steps. The heel of his Labhortenni shoes went click clack against the polished black surface of the glistening floor.

With every click clack, my heart thudded louder and when the heat of his breath fanned the nape of my neck, I froze. My heart pounded with no mercy against my ribs. I couldn't bring myself to draw in oxygen into my own lungs. That was how much power he had. I hated it

He cocked his head to the side, his ocean blue eyes peering into mine expressionlessly. 'Can't you tell?'

He teased.

'Answer my darn question' I quietly yelled, scared of what I know it is.

' I am M&F's fucking new partner!' he affirmed.

Am I dead? Because I don't think I am breathing. I went numb. My tanned skin now looked like bleached hides that had seen too many days in the sun. Pale.

'We own this place together' he added. We should work together to make it a better place for our clients 

As those words turned over and about in my head, my vision became blurry.

'This was what you wanted all along Right? What you planned... Is that why you chose to invest rather than buying?' I yelled, louder than I intended to. Asides from being relieved and scared, there was more... I was embarrassed. Down to earth embarrassed that he had to see me in this state after these years. It made me look useless, helpless. It hurt my chest so badly that I felt my lungs constructing. I struggled to breathe as normal, commanding another of my tears to stay put in my ducts and not dare slip out.

'You should be grateful, Mi Corazon. You needed some money and I helped you with it under favorable circumstances. Shouldn't you be showing your appreciation right now?'.

'Stop acting like you did me a favor!' I clamored.

'Yes, I did. It was difficult to watch you go through hell alone because of that b**tard' He growled, a dangerous glint flashing his eyes.

My breath caught. 'Wh... Who are you talking about?' 

'Raymond, darling. Isn't he the one you eloped with on that day?, The one you claimed to love.. what happened to you both?' he asked, tapping his index finger on his jaw line. 'Let me guess. He used you to fill his filthy pockets. Am I right?'.

He knew??. My eyes widened in shock. Two bright spots appeared on my cheeks and my body shook with more embarrassment. 'I don't understand what you're talking about' 

'Well. The more you deny it, the pitiful you appear' he snorted with disdain.

My head shot up at him. 'Don't you dare be sorry for me!!' she cried.

"One would think you were a smart girl," he chuckled. "Obviously, you aren't. Well Elena, I'm not sorry for you one bit, you deserved it."

"Stop." I pleaded weakly, not wanting threatening memories to revive 

He started to circle me, still speaking. 

"Do you know what I went through after you turned your back on me on the altar that day?" He stopped at my very front.

We locked glances for a moment, glances that made me sink inside.. There was no longer compassion in his eyes, those irises now glowered.

"Taunts! Insults!f Names! My ears were full of 'em!" His voice was raised now. "I wondered many nights why you had to wait until that day to publicly slap my face. I couldn't find any damn reason. So I'll ask you. 

Tell me why??'

"Stop it!" I creamed in his face, my hands balled tightly at my side..

We stood in front of each other, exchanging heated and intense stares. The only audible sound was the one our heavy breathing was making..

"You know what?" He decided to be the one to break their vow of silence after a couple of minutes. He backed up and returned to his seat.

He sat on his chair, having regained his composure. As he sank into the back rest of his chair, relaxing, he looked calm. All of the fury from moments ago had gone, leaving no trace. He pulled the papers closer to himself and signed it, then pushed it towards my direction..

I exhaled loudly. 'Are you joking with me right now? There's no way on earth I'm signing that. I'd rather have you buy the company than invest in it' I dead panned.

'Keep personal issues out of business. Isn't that one rule of professionalism?' he smirked. 'It's better not to allow your emotions deprive you of such rare opportunity like this'

I blinked rapidly. He was right. Although, I'm embarrassed, scared and hurt. This is too rare an opportunity to underestimate. Trembling fingers reached for the pen and scribbled signature on the given space, stamping the papers there after.

He rose to his feet, adjusted the button of his jackets, proceeded to the door. Once there, the turned to me. 'One last advice, Mi Corazon. You should go through the contents of the contract again, especially those ones signed through DocuSign.'

Having said those words, he left. My fear heightened. Is there something I'm missing out?'