Chapter Sixty-Nine—Painful secrets from the past(8) Monster… You’re a monster… You’re an evil disgusting monster.. You’re an evil, disgusting blood sucking monster.. He heard the words ring in his head as she pointed at the door for him to leave. Suddenly, the image of a baby in it’s mother’s arms, suckling on her teat flashed through his mind. “You should kill me.” He said, resigning to his fate. “What?” Gianna stared at him, wide eyed and thinking he was crazy. “I don’t deserve to live. You should kill me and get it over with.” He said, he still wouldn’t look her in the eye. “Just leave Justin.” She sniffled, the sorrow just too much to bear with him around. “I will.” He said, his nostrils all clogged up, “Gianna what can I do?” She raised her hands in mock surrender, “What? So you can feel better about yourself?!” He shook his head, “No, for you to hate me less. What can I do?” “N
Chapter Sixty-Eight—Painful Secrets from the Past(7) “I’m busy.” She said, “Get out.” “I don’t care.”He replied and pushed her aside, forcing his way inside. “Hey!” She cried out we she followed him in, “I thought I restricted from enter— “I bought the fucking building!!” He yelled back. He’d been crying, she noticed the tear lines on his cheek. Like a wounded animal, Justin glared at Rowan Maldov who’d just rose to his feet. His eyes trailed to the bottle of wine, and then the half eaten baking dish of chicken pot pie. Bastard, he thought as he lunged at Maldov punching him hard on the face. Gianna screamed, Rowan plummeted to the ground and Justin flexed his fingers. He’d been wanting to do that since last night. “What is wrong with you?!” She cried out. Maldov finally regained composure, the corner of his lips bruised and his gum bloody, he was seething, “What the fuck Santiago?!” Justin spat, “I warned you to stay
Chapter Sixty-Seven—Painful Secrets From the Past (6) “Rowan??” Aiden stood at the door, with a bag of groceries in one hand and takeout in the other, the smell of chicken pot pie wafted into the air, “Who the hell is Rowan?” Shit. Gianna squirmed, “What are you doing here?” He frowned, “What, am I—“ He nudged his head to the side to get a glimpse of her apartment, “Are you making dinner?” She still had her apron on, she quickly loosened from her neck and waist, a frantic effort alerting Aiden that something was aloof, “Yeah I…I just wanted to make a quick meal.” Smiling now, he ushered himself in, “It’s a good thing I came then. I’m starving.” This wasn’t good, she panicked. There were already complicated with Aiden enough, saying she wasn’t ready and all , but here she was having dinner with another man. Rowan was going to arrive in a few minutes, turning a simple dinner into a convoluted mess. She was in deep trouble, her face went
Chapter Sixty-Six—A Painful Secret From the Past(6) Justin’s heart sank low as Diaz returned hours later with the hospital files, placing it on his desk, “I better not lose my job over this Santiago.” “You won’t.” He muttered, “I promise.” “Well then.” The detective made a salute, “I better be on my way.” “Did you read the contents?” Justin asked. Diaz smiled, “A man knows when not to snoop around Santiago.” ********* Gianna chucked the remaining photos into the fireplace which crackled after being fed anew, the brooch still remained unmelted, with his silver furnishings all burned off leaving a copper ring. She frowned seeing as the metal remain untouched. She heard her phone buzz. A message from Rowan; ‘“Still up for Belize??’” Charming bastard. She thought. Then a reply; ‘“I still haven’t forgiven you.”’ Silence. Then his message popped in again; ‘“How about Dinner at your place?”
Chapter Sixty-Five—A Painful Secret From the Past(5)THREE YEARS AGO(Months After the divorce) “I said I wanted a cappuccino and not fucking black Asphalt!” The angry customer yelled at Gianna. She was tired. It wasn’t his order and she made that very clear. He still went ahead to take it from her, and now was complaining about it being too black for his taste. She was angry at world, more so she was angry at herself for bringing on such a misfortune. There was no greater urge than to topple the cup of black tar over the customer’s delirious face, instead sue forced a smile, “I apologize for the mixup. I’ll be back shortly with your correct order.” As she made to grab the mug he slapped her hands off, “Leave it be. Get me a round of eggs, one over easy and the other sunny side up.” Her patience was wearily thin, “Coming right up sir.” She walked away, hearing him call her a stupid bitch from behind. She let out a deep breath as soon as she shut
Chapter Sixty-Four—A Painful Secret From the Past(4) Justin found it hard to focus at the office. Gianna’s last words still haunted him deeply. Until you lose a child. What did he mean? He grazed through the now growing stubble on his chin, ignoring his financial adviser who was busy talking about the company’s revenue shares. Until you lose a child. Was she?- No that wasn’t possible, he thought. They were always careful through the course of their marriage. She’d always wanted to have one, same as him, but things were too tight and he was too busy. The first few months of their marriage was one filled with lovemaking, for a moment he thought he would have an erectile dysfunction at the rate they were going. The last few months were one spent with seldom love making, but when they did it was magical. No woman tested his senses like Gianna did, made his loins go berserk at the mere scent of her. He cringed, looking down at the bulge in hi