All Chapters of Once His, Forever His: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

ELENA'S POVTonight was definitely something else.I stared at my oversized figure in the mirror, feeling myself slowly disappear as the hot steam from the shower totally enveloped the whole of me. My fingers combed my hair backwards, willingly letting the water stream down my face, recalling the bitter sweet experiences I have had recently.I moved my wet hands to upwards, feeling the tiny bandage on my neck. The fear on his face when we both saw it, his stern face when he insisted on treating it by himself. Yet the gentle movements on his wrists felt much better than the flowers I have ever received from Raymond.The butterflies in my stomach instantly washed away the left over anger I had planned to let out on him. None of it was his fault at all. I always knew that from the start, but hated that he had to save me from my mistakes.Aside from my unborn child, Lucas was another decision I never regretted till now. As much as the raw hatred he held for me, the love and respect he h

ELENA'S POVThe signs were before my very own eyes. I didn't know if it was Ria's words the other night or mere intuitions, but Raymond had a different kind of air around him these past few days. It was the kind Lucas warned me to look out for when he first arrived. A mysterious and dangerous kind. Maybe he had perfectly tucked it in before, but I could perceive the desperation whenever we were together.It was dreadful and suffocating. Plus the constant calls and messages that made him clench his fists on the wheel, his often distanced looks, random apologies and jumpy expressions at the sight of me. All of these were very unlike him. In all the years we spent together, he had never been the type to zone out or exude so much rage unlike now. His mom's hospitalized story was obviously made up. It could only be about something or….someone else. But how did I fit into this puzzle then?The only consolation out of this, was the evident love in his eyes towards the child. So, there wa

RIA'S POVMy life had gone downhill in the twinkle of an eye. The very one I have been trying to build for myself. “....Your services are no longer needed here”, my pupils dilated, the news caused a shock throughout my body, staring at his pursed lips unbelievably.“but you said the company was short of workers!”, I strongly protested after catching my breath, making my way around the long conference table, standing right in front of him.I could not accept this! Just few months ago, my promotion was still being discussed. I was almost there…at the top of the ladder. My lips uncontrollably quivered, with the tears breaking out of their glands, streaming down my face, the more I thought about it.“I know this is hard to accept, but please understand that we have to let you go”, his eyes bore a certain sympathy that irritated me further.“Ria”, another lightly tapped me by the shoulders, gently leading me out of the conference room while I could do nothing but sob bitterly at the resu

LUCAS’ POVSince the meeting with Raymond, all my hopes had crashed completely, even though I did not show it.I hated that he was right. Maybe I was pushing too much. She never listened to anything I said about Raymond, providing multitudes of excuses using the pregnancy. It amused me how she believed he would be a great father, if he couldn't even provide the love you deserved in the first place. Fortunately, I was able to strike another deal with Mr. Rodriguez which he relunctantly agreed to, on the condition that Elena had to be present when the contract was signed.So today, Elena and I arrived at his villa, somewhere outside the suburbs of the city. It was made of glass all through, positioned at the center of a hilly terrain.“Ah here comes my darling”, he welcomed us in with a smile, leading Elena inside by the hand while I followed suit from behind.“How are you doing dear? Did he tell you how much I missed you?”, he held her hands in his, patting it with a fatherly smile

ELENA'S POVI arrived early today at the office, my teeth preying on my well made nails, frequently glancing towards the door, hoping to see him walk in with his usual icy expression.Seconds turned into minutes, and minutes into hours, but there was still no sign of him.It wasn't in his nature to be late, which only proved the seriousness in his words. He was really gone. Sinking in my thoughts, the door softly creaked open. The lingering shadow only made my heart race, clutching my chest in high hopes.“Miss Elena”, it was Nathan's voice. His eyes shone with excitement as he blabbed about how happy he was to have his position restored back to him as my personal assistant.“Don't you have better things to do?”, I shut my eyes, trying to nurse my shattered heart, and avoid transmitting my irritation into him.“Ummm…your schedules for the day ma'am”, he awkwardly cleared his throat, holding up the tab in his hands. “Clear them up. Not in the mood”, I waved him out with a flick of my