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“One of them was this.” He said pointing to the papers in my hand. I stared at the papers helplessly, they had just lost 95% of their office to Mr. Dominic. Right now Mr. and Mrs. Vacanti had power only over 5% of The Daily, the rest was his. “We had no choice. Everyone here knows how hard we worked for this publishing house and now we are asked to give away everything.”
“I am sorry.” I whispered. “What was the other one?”
They looked at each other and then Thomas nodded at Mrs. V before noticing me again. “He specifically wanted to make sure we did this. Apparently he doesn’t want his wife working when there is a baby in the house. His words were, ‘there will be a lot of stress wouldn’t want her to worry about anything’ so Anastasia you are fired.”
“You are seriously doing this?” I stood up outraged. I did everything these people a
-ANASTASIA-He signed the papers and passed them to me. Wiping the tears from my eye I signed them and looked away only to hear the clock chime. 12:00 Am. I am now officially married on Christmas without the normal ‘I dos’ or the vows.The irony of it all. I never imagined I would be wearing a sweater and jeans with a sling bag for my white wedding dress and the only people at my wedding is my ‘husband’ and myself. No priest. No family.“Merry Christmas, Mrs. Dominic.” His raspy voice wished and I glared at him in return. My eyes went to the window and saw a white ball drop followed by another. Oh my god it is snowing just like I always wanted but not with the man I love.I had to get out of here. As soon as possible. My flight didn’t leave yet, I had time. All I had to do was escape this man. “You made my job easier by packing your bags. Rick take her bags.” He looked at me while his
-ANASTASIA-“What do you want me to repeat?” he asked while I stood there trying to process everything he said. “That I saw you naked while you were dressing or that we have to go to dinner with the baby?”I pushed him aside and ran back to my room almost losing my way once. I sat on the bed and tried not to scream. I am stuck here whether I want to accept it or not. My eyes went up to the closet and the couch he was sitting at when I came out of the shower, shitting stupid dumb door. Why does he need a translucent door? Or better yet I should have checked before removing the towel.I can only hope he didn’t see much.He appeared to have seen more than you want to accept.I saw my bag sitting on the dressing table and took it and brought it to the bed. My IPad was still in it, god l knew his men were totally incompetent why does he still have them? After all they slept will I barged into his p
-ANASTASIA- Can anything be more awkward than spitting on your mother-in-law? Nathan passed me a napkin and I wiped my mouth while she wiped her face. “I am so sorry, Mrs. Dominic, I didn’t mean to. It’s just that you called him Natty and I couldn’t control myself, I am sor… sorry.” I rambled while Mr. Dominic tried not to laugh and Nathan well he had his hands on his forehead. “It’s okay dear. Why don’t we get started?” Mr. Dominic said passing me the mashed potatoes, I mouthed a thank you and the dinner went silently for a while. “Nathan what is your daughter’s name?” I looked at him expecting him to say her name but he looked uncomfortable. “Baby?” I coughed trying to hide my surprise. “Don’t tell me you named your kid Baby, cousin?” the guy next to Mrs. Dominic said with a sinister smile. “No... Absolutely not Peter.” I glanced at him with raised eyebrows, how come he didn’t name her yet? I could see the suspicion in Peter
-ANASTASIA-“I think Helena is hungry.” Mrs. Dominic said and that decided it for me. I rushed behind Michael who chuckled at my hurry and closed the door behind him.“I didn’t mean to keep you waiting, Michael.” I said looking at the place that appeared to be a study. There were a few books in a shelf and tons of files making it look like an office. He walked over and leaned on the table while I stood at a distance. Right now all I feel is confusion.“It is okay dear.” He didn’t say anything after for a whole minute not that I am counting. “Do you love my son?”How do I answer this question? The expected and intelligent answer would be ‘yes’ but even if I try I know I won’t be able to bring myself to lie to the old man. “He is my husband so that should answer your question.” It felt like we were in a chess game and we just did our first move. He sta
-ANASTASIA-I gasped at the sudden contact and tilted my head up to see storming chocolate eyes glaring at Peter. “Stay away from my wife, Peter.” He said putting an emphasis on wife. There is a heavy chance that I am reading this situation wrong but is Nathan jealous?“She sure seemed to enjoy my company.” He replied with a smirk. “You sure can’t keep something with you long enough huh?”“Don’t test me.” Nathan warned, if looks could kill Peter would be six feet under by now. “Let’s leave Ana.” But before he could turn us around Peter took hold of my hand again.This is not feeling friendly like before, I tried to remove my hand from his grasp but he had a strong hold. “Don’t forget to get my number from your husband, I am sure we will be great friends in no time.”Nathan growled beside me and pried his hand off me. “Your fianc&ea
-ANASTASIA-I stood up and pulled my sleeve back up. “It is none of your business. And you really should just accept the fact your father now knows the truth.” Pushing past him I went up the stairs not realizing that I actually didn’t know where my room is; I decided to enter the first room that came into view but before I could I was pulled back by my elbow. “Wh... what is wrong with you?”He is very angry! What have I got myself into? With his other hand he pulled my hair into his fist making my head lean up to face him, I tried to not let out a scream in agony. “I don’t like it when people disobey me and I am fucking paying you to so don’t try to cross me.”Paying? “I don’t want your money, you forced it on me and I am not...” I paused and stared at him with a fierce look. “I am not going to obey you. You are not my boss or parent so get that out of your mind.&rdquo
-ANASTASIA-Maria informed me about Nathan’s trip to Japan and how he is going to be in the office all the day when I helped her in the kitchen. “Anastasia, if you don’t mind can I ask you something?”I gave the lady a kind smile, “sure. You can ask me anything.” She passed the plate to dry and then started on the next plate.“When sir told me that you left the kid here to make him feel responsible I thought it was crazy at first but when I saw him with Helena, it didn’t feel dumb, you know what you did.” Okay Nathan has to stick to the story that he tells everyone or else I am going to have hard time keeping up.“Mmhmh. So what is the question?”She looked troubled to ask me whatever it was. “It is just that you don’t seem attached to the kid. Why?” whoa didn’t expect that.“Uh... I am attached it is just that it has been some ti
-NATHAN-“Is your brains no longer smart?” Marco asked when I finished telling him that happened in the hall. I didn’t know what to make of what I did today so I have asked my best friend to help me but I have a feeling this is going to be a waste of time.“Do you want me to hang up?” I questioned his question.“No not yet. Bro, do you have feelings for your wife? It is not bad to have them but I will be surprised if you do. Because I can smell the fire of jealousy.” I have loved once and I know that the feeling only hurts; I am not going to make the mistake again.“No I don’t.” I told him but a part of me wanted to disagree yet I silenced him since it was for the best. “Do you have any suggestions? I have a meeting to attend and this talk is not going anywhere.”“I don’t know man... you should do something big.” Saying that he hung up while I