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Ruthless Addiction 29: Agonizing pain
"A-What are you saying, Rustov?" my voice rose in spite of the painful lump in my throat. I was shocked, hurt and frustrated."You didn't call me back! You didn't reply to my texts! Then that's what you're going to say now? What kind of a jerk are you, huh?" I tried to steady my voice but in the end, it also screamed.He did not say a word, his gaze dark. My tears are flowing but he just stared at me ruthlessly, immobile and cold.I wanted to slap him and hurt him but I was too weak. I was lost these past days. I'm hurt and tired. He was the first person I expected to hug me in the midst of pain, how could he himself be able to hurt me like this?"Call me whatever you want, Audrey. But this is the best for both of us–""How can you say that it's the best for me when I'm hurting ?!""Should I be responsible for your feelings?"My lips parted. His words stung."W-We both committed this relationship! So why not?"He averted his eyes and his mouth tightened."Look, we've already talked ab
Ruthless Addiction 30: Downfall
"Ma'am, let's go home," said Kuya Edu who looked up at the black car.I nodded tiredly. I felt drained."You're here to ride, Ma'am. I'll just return the SUV."I got into the backseat. I leaned back and blinked emphatically. By the way, even before Kuya Edu started the car, my cellphone rang loudly. I haven't even looked at who called and you just answered with your eyes closed."Hello, Audrey ..."I was shocked to hear Kirk's voice. But his voice was kind of strained."What is it?""They're in the hospital Ate Diana.""W-What?" I was startled. The pain I was feeling was replaced with so much fear."What the fuck are you saying, Kirk?""Velez Hospital. Come here. I will explain everything to you," he said seriously."There's a chopper going there. You can use that to come here.""W-What's going on? Is Ate okay? Zach and Sia? Are they fine? Answer me!""I think it's better if you see it for yourself."I cut the line and immediately ordered Kuya Edu to hurry back to the mansion. I was j
Ruthless Addiction 31: Moved on
After talking to the principal, I left his office. I took a deep breath and turned down the pathway out through the row of doors. One more turn and I saw who was waiting for me at the corridor.Frowning and frowning, Zach kicked the plastic bottle at his feet. His hair was a bit messy and there was still a stain on his uniform. He was staring darkly at the bottle, looking so pissed. When he looked up at me, his expression softened and he straightened up."I'm sorry about it, Tita."I approached and adjusted the folding of his collar."I told you, didn't I? I don't want you to get into a fight, Zach. You shouldn't have punched that kid.""But I was pissed!"I stared at him."About what? Because he teased you about being an orphan?""No. I'm not pissed about that because that's true. I'm pissed because he called you crazy!"I sighed."And you know that I'm not, right?"He averted his gaze. "Of course."My life felt like hell after Ate Diana's death. I can't talk. I can't eat. I didn’t e
Ruthless Addiction 32: Goodbye
I was greeted by facilitators entering the seminar venue. I saw many acquaintances before. Mommy's friends were even there. Even though the smile was formal at me, I could see the judgment in their eyes. I understand it. It's been like that these years."It's good that your business is up and running, hija?" An older woman with a cunning look smiled at me. Her air wasn't friendly at all."That's good. Tito Demitri's expertise in business was a great help.""Oh! If so, it's true that you're marrying the second successor of Salamedas?"What?Even before I could recover, another elder approached. I never had a chance to answer the question because they had a new topic. I just excused myself and found a chair.The seminar was held in a five star hotel. My plan would have been to just book there so I wouldn't have to travel. But Kirk's offer is also okay. I really need to reduce the cost especially and more will be needed in the factory. So it's reasonable.There is a little more program b
Ruthless Addiction 1: Father of Her Child
“Are you really sure in what you’re about to do, Juli?” Kate, my cousin and number one confidant, asked me for the nth time.I sighed, stopped packing my clothes, and turned to look at her.“I need this. Jacques needs a better school and a better place to live in. You know an office job in a small town is nothing compared to that in a big city. Besides… it has been four years. It feels like a long time ago I don’t think I’d ever meet him again, or that he would recognize me.”Though the truth is, I’m also afraid of the possibilities. But I can’t risk Jacques’ life in this small town. I don’t want him to feel like I am hiding him from the world. And I also need a job with higher salary to sustain our needs. I can only find that in the city.“But what if, Juli? What will you do?”I shook my head. “That’s not possible, Kate. That type of man doesn’t take women seriously. He probably had one night stands for the past years, and had a lot of hidden kids. He won’t recognize me, I’m sure. Bu
Ruthless Addiction 2. The Question
“Everyone, this is Ethan Ambrose, the CEO of AMC. He’s my friend and the guest I was talking about. He will take a look at today’s demo,” I heard Mr. Smith, our president, but I wasn’t able to greet the guest along with my team. I couldn’t move my tongue and was left dumbfounded.Months ago, I was so sure that New York is such a big city that it’s impossible for us to meet again. I was at peace for these past months seeing my career growth and how Jacques adapt to our new life, but now that I’ve seen this man again and knew that as long as we’re breathing the same air, it’s always possible for us to meet again, I don’t think I can still be at peace.I know every child deserves to know their father, and I know Jacques needs his father too, but Ethan Ambrose is not the man I want to father my child. Rumors about him aren’t just rumors. He’s really ruthless and has a bad temper. I bet he will never want the responsibility of being a father, especially if the child was made by accident. I
Ruthless Addiction 3. He Who Remembers
“No… of course not,” I said abruptly, my breathing was uneven. I can’t believe he just asked me that. I didn’t expect that he would even think about it, or that he would care.I took one step away from him. “Let’s just get over it. It’s nothing now. If you’re just concerned if you got me pregnant, then I tell you that you didn’t, okay?”He just looked at me, stared at my expression as if he wants to decipher my thoughts.“I need to go,” I said and walked past him as calmly and fast as I could.I was thankful enough that he didn’t try to stop me. I’m so nervous now that I’m afraid I would slip and say something foolish. There’s no room for mistakes when It comes to Jacques. He’s my most precious here in the world. I don’t know what I would do if his life gets ruined because of me.I went straight to Jacques’ room when I went home. It’s past nine and he’s already asleep. I looked at him and I sighed when noticed his similarities with his father.Jacques is a smart kid. When he was young
Ruthless Addiction 4. The Kid is My Son
“What did you say, Juli?!” Kate yelled at me on the line. I called her the night after work to tell him I met Ethan. I just couldn’t keep it to myself.I sighed. “Yes, Kate. That was what happened.”“I told you! Oh my god… see, I told you, Juli!”“I didn’t know alright. I was hoping… New York City is big. And the company I’m working for, I thought it wasn’t big, little did I know it’s just part of a conglomerate and the owner is actually a friend of him. If only I know…”“My goodness, Juli. Your freaking situation is getting to my nerves.”“I know right. It’s driving me insane and I don’t know what to do. Should I run back there?”“You dumb woman. You would waste the life you have there now even if you’re uncertain? What if he doesn’t actually care? What if he just wanted to test if you would run to him just because of what happened? And maybe also to check if he got you pregnant. A man like him may be ruthless but I don’t think he’d just dump his own child if he’s sure that its his.
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