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Checkmate
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RIGHTFULLY MINE Not just a souvenir
ZOE’S POV “What are you doing Zoe?”Austin’s voice cut through the air like a blade.We both spun around.He was standing just a few feet away, arms crossed with his brows drawn low in confusion.Chloe instantly stiffened her panic returning as she looked from me to him. Her mouth opened as if to explain.But I spoke up before she could.“Oh no, it’s nothing..” I said quickly with a forced laugh that felt too sharp on my tongue. “Just sister stuff, you know? Teasing her about something stupid, and she totally took it too seriously.”I gave Chloe a playful nudge and another laugh. It felt forced. Chloe stared at me in shocked for a moment before she realized what was happening. She gave a short laugh.“Yeah.” she said with a weak smile. “Just silly sister banter.”Austin stared at us for a moment, like he didn’t fully buy it but then he nodded slowly. “Alright... if you say so.”I didn't react. “Anyway, I should get going. Owen’s waiting for me.”He nodded again. “Drive safe.”Chloe s
RIGHTFULLY MINE Tomorrow is mine
ZOE’S POVThe moment the words left my mouth, “Can Jamie spend the day with me tomorrow?” Chloe stopped mid-step like someone had yanked her back by an invisible chain. The fake warmth that had lit her face moments ago drained into a pale look of disbelief and panic. I didn’t even try to hide the satisfaction bubbling inside me. I had caught her off guard, and she hated it.Austin turned to me his brow furrowed slightly as he considered the request. “Well.. it’s still weekend,” he began slowly then looked at Chloe. “If Zoe doesn’t mind I think that should be fine.”Everyone turned to her and for a split second she stood frozen—her victory slipping away, unravelling bit by bit right in front of her. She stuttered, struggling to come up with a response. “I–I just think Jamie should rest… after all the excitement today. He’s probably really tired.”I smiled politely, but my voice was firm. “I promise he’ll be fine. We’ll just visit a few of his favorite places, maybe the zoo, or the park
RIGHTFULLY MINE Checkmate
CHLOE’S POV When Austin called everyone to gather for a short speech, I could barely keep the smile off my face. I stood beside him, beaming with pride and satisfaction. My plan had worked. Perfectly. Earlier that morning, while we were setting up decorations in the backyard and Jamie was inside getting dressed, Austin's phone buzzed. It was a message from Owen, asking for the party time. Austin reached for the phone, about to respond, but I quickly acted. "Oh! Can I use your phone for a second? I think I left mine in the kitchen," I said sweetly. Austin, distracted by hanging streamers, handed it over without hesitation. I opened the message, responded with a calm and certain "4pm," then deleted the conversation before returning the phone. Austin didn't notice a thing. And Owen, thinking he had the right time, wouldn't arrive until it was all over. Checkmate. The party had gone beautifully.The cake was picture-perfect. The decorations, balloons, games, all sparkled under
RIGHTFULLY MINE I had missed it all
ZOE’S POVThe day had finally arrived, Jamie’s birthday. I couldn’t hide my excitement. I had been looking forward to this very day for weeks. The day I'll get the chance to spend some time with my son. I was unable to sleep the night before. I couldn’t stop thinking about my little boy. I kept picturing him smiling, blowing out candles, us laughing together and taking pictures with his friends. This was supposed to be my moment, our moment. A chance to be part of his world again, if only for a few hours.Owen and I had finalized Jamie’s gift the day before. I found a vintage set of model trains, just like the ones he used to love playing with before I left. Owen had bought a top-of-the-line smartwatch with a custom strap for Jamie, the kind a boy his age would go crazy for and in his favorite color, green. We were both excited and a little nervous since we both knew how much this day meant to me.Earlier that day, Owen and I were at the office going over some contracts for an upcom
RIGHTFULLY MINE Let the games begin
The city lights sped past but I couldn’t see them clearly, not through the tears threatening to fall, not with the ache sitting heavy in my chest.I was quiet. Still. Hollow.Owen was beside me, driving with one hand on the wheel. He was occasionally glancing over with concern. I could sense him watching me.Finally, he said something. “Zoe... are you okay?”I didn't respond right away. My voice cracked when I did.“I’m just trying not to cry.” I said quietly. Still looking out the window.Owen didn’t push. He just waited, like he always did, quietly giving me the space to say more if I needed to.And I did.“When Jamie ran to me, calling me Mummy.” I shook my head,my breath unsteady. “God, Owen. I didn’t want to let go. I wanted to take him with me. Right then. Just… walk away with my son.”I turned to him, trying to hold back emotions. “This is all my fault. If I hadn’t taken that job in London and left Jamie.. none of this would’ve happened. Chloe wouldn’t have had the chance to li
RIGHTFULLY MINE The countdown has begun
ZOE’S POVI hadn’t expected him to run to me like that."Mummy!" Jamie shouted with so much joy like a child who had found his world again. His little arms wrapped around my waist so tight, so trusting like he had been waiting for this moment too.Everything froze. The room blurred. All I saw—all I felt—was my son. My baby. Right there in front of me. Calling me the one word I ached to hear from him again.I wasn’t aware of the glass breaking until Austin’s voice cut through the moment.“Zoe!” he shouted and ran to her.I glanced up.Chloe stood frozen in the archway, wine glasses shattered around her feet. But just as quickly, she masked it, pasting on that polished, perfect smile she always wore when she was lying.“Oh! Sorry. I… Jamie startled me. I thought he was calling out to me.” she said, laughing a little too loudly.I could see the panic still flickering in her eyes. She was unraveling, bit by bit.One of the staff hurried to sweep the glass, and Chloe stepped back, smoothin
RIGHTFULLY MINE Dinner Invitation
ZOE’S POV The office was already buzzing when we arrived, the kind of organized chaos that came with launching something bold and new. Owen had built this place from scratch, I had only joined him in the completion, a couple of weeks ago. After all the late-night meetings and planning. Every inch of it now reflected power—and soon, it would reflect justice.Around 3:15, Owen’s receptionist spoke over the intercom.“Mr. Perkins is here to see you.”“Perfect. Send him in.”I remained in my office for now, letting Owen take the lead. I needed the moment to be perfect.I watched through the glass wall between our offices, as Austin walked in—tall, composed, polished as ever. The son of a billionaire, who has also worked hard for his own success. Charming. Respected. Oblivious.They exchanged pleasantries, Owen offering him a drink before diving into the details of the proposed collaboration. From what I could hear, Austin was intrigued, nodding along, asking the right questions. Then cam
RIGHTFULLY MINE She's not getting either
CHLOE'S POV I sat at the dining table barely eating my breakfast. My mind was consumed with the shocking events of the previous night. Seeing Zoe alive, doing well and standing beside Owen Pratt as his business partner was something I never saw coming. I was unable to sleep since last night. I tossed in bed as my head was spinning with questions. What was Zoe planning? Was she here for revenge? Did she intend to expose everything and take Jamie away from me? She didn't look angry, but that couldn’t be real, not after everything I did to her.The clinking of silverware and the sound of Jamie’s innocent humming felt far away, like background noise to the storm in my head. I was conpletely lost in thought. I didn’t even realize Jamie had called me. “Mummy?”I didn't answer. I just stared at my untouched food.“Zoe?” Austin’s voice cut through the haze, snapping me back.My eyes snapped up to find both Austin and Jamie looking at me with concern. My heart pounded. Have I said something?
RIGHTFULLY MINE Meeting Owen
ZOE’S POVWhen I opened my eyes after struggling for few seconds to open them, what I felt first was pain. A pounding pain at the side of my head which spread through my entire head. I could not see well at first, it looked like the room was turning around. It smelled like medicine and disinfectant and I could hear the soft beeping from a heartbeat machine.When I could see clearly, I looked at the white wall, the needle I had in my arm, and the bed I was lying in. I was confused. What I remembered last was meeting Chloe at my hotel room. And then—I felt a sharp pain. A sickening crack.Chloe.I stopped breathing for a second, I grabbed my head, touching the bandages. I struggled to sit up, I was getting scared. What happened? Where exactly am I?Someone knocked. A man came in, he was neatly dressed in a nice gray suit. But he was looking worried. He looked relieved when he saw me. “I'm glad to see you're awake. Are you feeling better? How's your head?”I looked at him, trying to re
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