For a man whom she has spent 7 years with, married for 3, infertility was enough for him to cast her aside, replacing her with his mistress whom was already pregnant. But maybe getting cast aside was a blessing in disguise, Elisa returns home to regain her rightful place as the heiress of the Gilbert's house, and what follows after is the continuous regret of her Ex-husband. After all, the saying goes this way: You don't know the value of what you have until you lose it.
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I am getting tired, I don't know how much longer I have to tolerate everything going on in this house, it's honestly starting to piss me off. "Are you not going to eat before heading out?" I asked in a low voice staring at my husband, Derrick's back, a hint of anger in my voice. "I don't have time to do that, I'm running late." Derrick replied making me cock my head sideways. "Are you sure?" I asked once more, then he stood up aggressively making me furrow my brows, what is he on about? "Don't probe too much, you should be in the kitchen instead, you're quite useless compared to other women, you can't even do things right, so don't pester me." He responded with a huff. I raised my eyebrows folding my arms, I might not be that good in the kitchen but whose fault is it? "If I remember correctly you asked me to quit my job and be a stay at home wife, so what's all this ruckus for now?" I fired back, he should have been prepared for this. "You this unfilial brat, what do you think you're doing talking to my son like that?" Derrick's mother came in all of a sudden making me roll my eyes. He is such a Mama's boy, it's no wonder his mother would want to speak up for him, quite pathetic if you ask me. "Whatever, I'll be in the kitchen." I waved them off and went to clear up the dishes, since he doesn't want to eat then he should sort himself out. I can't be wasting my time cooking just for the human I put in effort for telling me that he doesn't want it. "What's with this attitude?" Derrick's mother came in watching me pack all the food into the fridge. "I cooked for one person, you're welcome to eat your son's food if you like but keep it in mind you'll have to prepare him a new one after that." With that, I walked away from her only to be pulled back with my hair causing me to hiss in pain. "Watch the tone you speak to me! I'm your husband's mother!" She yelled angrily. "Exactly, you're my husband's mother so I'm going to give you the grace of 3 seconds to let go of my hair or you won't like my reaction." At first she was hesitant to let me go but eventually she gave in under my harsh stare. Finally released, I straightened my clothes ready to walk out, that's when her words made me stop. "That attitude of yours is the reason why you don't have children, God doesn't want to give a wicked woman like you a child." I took in a deep breath deciding to ignore the old woman and then walked out. Me retaliating would only bring more headache. By the time I reached my room, I passed by a mirror, and went back only to see tears rolling down my face. "Oh I'm crying." I muttered cleaning my tears slowly. Maybe her words did more damage than I thought, after all, the second reason why I quit my job was so that Derrick and I could focus on having a child. It's been a year since I quit now, it's still nothing. Sighing, I collapsed on the bed trying not to remember the bad things as I tried to sleep, I couldn't enjoy my sleep cause I woke up to cook for that ungrateful husband of mine. Waking up from my blissful sleep, I saw that it was already noon, yawning and stretching my body, I got off the bed. Maybe I should quickly make a spa appointment today, after all crying could mess up one's face. Then I should go shopping, clasping my hands with a smile, I went to take a shower having a change of clothes before leaving the room. "Where do you think you're going to?" Derrick's mother asked making me roll my eyes, is this woman a monitoring spirit or what? Can't she just leave me be? Ever since she came here 1 year ago, she's been nagging nonstop, my ears may start bleeding at this rate. "A place that Is none of your business." I responded with a sneer before storming out. Honestly, I'm beginning to regret this marriage, I think I love Derrick, yes, but I hate this, my every moves being monitored, not working or having to enter the kitchen for anything. It is so annoying, the only reason why I'm managing everything is because of my 'love' for Derrick, God help me, if anything at all happens the first person I'm getting is his mom. She was so annoying despite her old age. As soon as I got to my spa appointment, I threw away thoughts of my husband or his mother away from my mind. Adding their thoughts in a time that's supposed to be relaxing defeats the whole purpose. After my spa treatment and shopping, I drove home humming a tone happily, shopping does erase all worries from the mind. Smiling, I took my bags from the backseat as I headed home only to notice the whole house was dark. "That's weird." I muttered as I inputted the door code. Derrick's mother was jobless, where could she have gone to this late? As for Derrick his office closed ages ago, now that I think of it, he has been coming home late these days. Strange. Deciding not to bother, I went inside my room and dropped my bag arranging everything before collapsing on the bed. I had eaten before coming home so there's no need for me to prepare dinner. I loved working, but maybe spending all day shopping and going to a spa isn't so bad. With a soft smile, I fell asleep unaware of the trouble that will reveal itself the next day. A trouble that will make Elisa Gilbert rise from the deep dirt she was buried. ------------------ "Wake up." A voice said as someone shook me on the bed aggressively. I frowned before opening my eyes to see, Derrick, his mother, and another girl behind them. What are they up to now? It's too early for their shenanigans, I just want to sleep some more.ELISAThe surgery in progress light was still on, I checked my phone and saw it was almost midnight, at this point I was casting glances at Damon.The voices would soon start, if he reacted in front of Jenna it would be bad, but I can't leave Jenna right now, not the one moment she needs me the most.I was conflicted racking my brain to find a suitable excuse to give to let Damon go for hours and return later.11:30, Damon opened his eyes and looked at me before walking towards where Jenna and I sat down."Jewel, I have to go back home, I know your cousin is in distress but both of you need to eat something, I'll go back home and try to whip something up." "Oh, okay." I answered absentmindedly, why didn't I think of that.Jenna's face was buried in my chest as I patted her back gently."Will you be okay on your own?" I asked, I know he understood what I meant."I'll be fine, look after Jenna." Damon stated and placed a soft kiss on my forehead."Take care of yourself." I said feeling
ELISA With the disruption removed, the celebration continued as before, for now I was satisfied with Adam's action.At least I know he was not a spineless fool and could protect Aunt Lily well.My gaze went to Jenna, her eyes were still fastened on the exit and when she thought no one was looking, she slipped away.I decided not to say anything, that bastard was her father, she just needs some closure.Turning back I went to the bathroom as I originally intended to, by the time I returned the party was the same like it was never interrupted.Damon stood awkwardly with Liam in his arms, the kid on the other hand seemed oblivious to his uncle's awkwardness and just played with his hands, the moment he saw me his face lit up and he stretched out for me."Hey kiddo." I greeted him as I took him into my hands, Damon muttering a thank you to me while I chuckled, he was so cute."Aunty, where were you?" Liam asked with a tiny pout and I rubbed his hair, my nephew was so adorable."Aunty had
ELISAI left the kid behind and walked back towards the ball, my blood boiled to see Aiden holding my aunt by her wrists.How the fuck did he get in here?My eyes trailed to Adam, I wanted to see what he could do before taking any action.(RECOMMENDED SONG: MINEFIELDS BY FAOUZIA, JOHN LEGEND)*********Adam moved in front of Lily, his cold gaze shooting daggers at Aiden."What makes you think you have any right to touch her?" He asked coldly.Aiden snorted glaring right back at Adam."What right do you have to interfere? Lily is just mad at me right now, she is doing this for her revenge, so step aside."Hearing his words, Adam couldn't help but chuckle."You're an old man, there's no need for you to be this delusional." He stated simply."This is no place for a scene, I'd like for you to leave." He didn't want to cause a scene in front of everyone, it was best to resolve this later."Jenna, are you going to stand and watch this man tear your family apart? He is the reason why your mo
ELISAThe whole ballroom went silent with the announcement, before sound of claps slowly spread round the room.A foreign man with blonde hair and white streaks about, one made him look so refined, looks like there's someone else to compete with my dad in looks."Aren't you leaving anymore?" I turned to look at Damon who now looked relatively calmer than before."I'm fine now." He responded in a cool voice."We should go greet your aunt." He added before I could say anything more. Staring at Damon for a while, I bit my lip before sighing."Okay." I answered softly, I don't want him to strain himself and stay within those people because of me."I know you're worried but I'll be fine, your husband isn't that weak." Damon stated the moment he sensed my unease, giving me a light peck on my forehead.I smiled at him, letting him know that I got the message, as I gently squeezed his arms."Let's go." He ushered, with that, we proceeded to where my aunt was with her new partner, Jenna, Justi
ELISA It's been a week since the incident, everything has been peaceful so far and we haven't heard from Damon's parents as well.The fact they went radio silent and moved out of the hotel they originally stayed in worried Damon to the core.He thought they were planning something dubious and hired bodyguards to hover around me.I protested against the idea because I did not like the idea of being followed but seeing the pure unease he had, in the end I relaxed and only allowed him to get 5 men than the 20 he originally planned to hire."Jewel are you done?" Damon asked as he entered the parlour, giving me a soft kiss on the cheek causing a smile to form on my face."Yeah, I am, I just need to pack my hair up." I responded ready to go back into the room.I had forgotten my hair tie here so I came to get it, we were currently preparing for ball, big names from all over the world were attending, it will be a good opportunity for me to extend the corporation's reach abroad."There's no
ELISAThe room was silent, Damon finally calmed down, he was sitting down beside me refusing to let go of my hand.His reaction was weird, but I wanted to know why, no one acts like this without a reason."What's going on?" I finally asked, the tension and anxiety were killing me inside."Did my parents say anything?" He asked instead, not giving me the reply I wanted."You came just before they did." I answered after taking in a deep breath before my response.I really need him to talk to me, truthfully and come clean, his anger this afternoon, it felt like it was directed at me but not me at the same time."Then why did you leave?" He inquired starting to get on my nerves a bit."You held on my wrist too tight despite me struggling with you, I felt if I stayed you might end up doing something that we will both hate."I just needed some time out.Damon looked stunned, and looked at my wrist, caressing the faded red spot."That woman called me the devil right?" Damon spoke after a whi
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