All Chapters of Healing the Broken Billionaire: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

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CHAPTER 11: THE CONFUSION

THE CONFUSION"You're uncomfortable," I heard Eric say from beside me.He's not wrong. Standing next to one of the richest men makes me look like a rug that hasn't been washed for years.His manly beauty slaps the little cuteness I humbly have, and it kind of lowers my esteem. In a way."Why would I be?" Denying the obvious, I gripped the strap of my bag as we stood in front of an abstract painting.I felt his hand snake around my waist and pull me close. I forgot to breathe."Your face is turning red." Lifting his hand to poke my nose, he chuckled.Hearing him make the sound of a thousand singing angels with just a short throaty laugh, the woman in me began to pump hard for him.Oh, please, I need to wake myself up!Cupping my face, I let my head hang low."Cute," he whispered, that my ears heard clearly. "Come on this way, let's find better paintings than this one."I wanted to put a bit of distance between us, but when he intertwined his hand with mine, I had no other choice. I'm st

Last Updated : 2023-07-05

CHAPTER 12: THE PATIENCE

THE PATIENCEOutside the window, the clear sky doesn't coincide with my feelings. It's too clear and bright, and I feel like I collected all gray clouds and let my shoulders carry the load."So, where's your proud boyfriend?""Shut up," I spat on him lazily. "I'm in your car because I don't have my wallet with me. Don't get too comfortable talking to me."I heard Joshua chuckle, "You're still the same Nicole I knew.""Almost not," I replied and closed my eyes.There I could see the blankness of Eric's eyes when I left him there in the middle of the restaurant.My hand landed on my grumbling belly. I should've eaten something first before walking out.I'm becoming a user. It's not a good thing."Why? Is he manipulative or something?""Just drive, please?"A few moments of silence went by, but Joshua immediately broke it."I know it's wrong to say, but I missed you. I miss you so much," I heard him mutter.My mouth wants to say the same thing, but the pain he caused, it's still in my che

Last Updated : 2023-07-10

CHAPTER 13: THE PLANT

Awkwardly sitting there on the couch while watching the chimney on fire, I risked my everything to glance at Eric, who was sitting like a king on the adjacent long sofa.I should've just gone home."What are you thinking?" He asked.His hand holds a golden liquor, sipping it from time to time. Staring at my soul for the whole time, and burning me with his glazed eyes."No-- nothing," I stuttered."Why did you get in his car?"Paused for a moment, I bit my lower lip and told him the truth. "I didn't have my wallet with me, so I couldn't haul a cab.""Why did you leave the restaurant?"Frowning from the shower of questions, I once again glanced at him. And it was a wrong move, I got imprisoned by his glare. It's piercing and killing me."I'm asking you a question, baby. Answer," he demanded."Well..." Isn't still sure of what to say, I began fumbling my fingers that sat above my lap. Sitting there like a ballerina with a broken spine. "My ego was-- well-- being very unreasonable.""And

Last Updated : 2023-10-13

CHAPTER 14: THE TRUTH

My heart pounded so hard that my ribs had to endure the pain.I knew I would've fallen deep if I didn't know that he was cursed. I would've said the same words or looked at him in the eyes the same way he's looking in mine.But as my doubt started to shake, Serena's voice echoed in my head."For the flower to understand your situation, is to set aside the doubt and take a leap of faith."I still find her words cringe, but she's the witch, and I have no other choice but to listen.That was why I closed my eyes and let our lips collide.His embrace tightened around me, and I found it so comfortable. He's beginning to feel at home I never felt before. All that I could ever ask for is nothing but certainty. A certainty that will never be verified.I am wood, and he's the fire. The magic is the oil, but the truth is a fire extinguisher. No matter how I wish for a switch of reality to come true, the time I've got is like my shadow."What was that for?" Teasingly asked Eric.Every time his l

Last Updated : 2023-10-13

CHAPTER 15: THE EX

"Didn't I tell you that no one will believe you?"Serena threw me her "I told you so" look as she placed the potted golden plant on the coffee table."Well, I thought he was going to believe me," I defended, eyes wide.Shifting my eyes on the plant, I noticed how it varies its glow. Some of the leaves are glowing in yellow, while some seem to fade."And how did he react?" With her judging tone, Serena's arms akimbo."He laughed at my face and complimented my humor," I answered while wearing a tight smile. "Why are you standing like that?"I sat by the couch, leaning forward while she was standing in front of me like a boss scolding her employee."Should you keep it in your head that your main crisis focuses on healing him, not making him believe that you're prone to fantasy," she chided like a mother."Alright, I apologize, good witch." Placing my hand on my chest, I bowed to her while making a face."Apology accepted."Walking next to the window, she glanced at the dark sky. Right th

Last Updated : 2023-10-15

CHAPTER 16: THE JOB

Still holding the shock Joshua gave me yesterday, I stepped into the building, holding my shoulder.The impact of the door caused a large bruise on it, and I could feel the fever electrifying my whole body.My head felt so heavy, and my body was looking for a place to lie down."Get a grip, Nicole," I exhaled as I entered the lift.When I saw the button towards Eric's office, just then I realized that he didn't send me any messages last night. He wasn't the type to be very active with texting or messaging, but ever since we had a good connection, he would at least leave one sweet message."Stop overthinking," I whispered to myself, I groaned at the heaviness of the clouds above my head.As soon as I got into the department, the surroundings felt heavier. I can feel their eyes on me even when I'm not looking.Is dating the CEO still a huge issue for them?"Allen?" Maddie showed up like a mushroom from behind me.Just Allen? What happened to 'miss'?"Yeah?""Boss wants to see you," she r

Last Updated : 2023-10-15

CHAPTER 17: THE OWNER

"Why did you leave him?" Serena asked when I excused myself for a second and entered the washroom.Opening the faucet, I faced her.She's sitting at the closed toilet bowl with her arms and legs crossed."You're making me feel uncomfortable," I confronted her and fanned myself with my hand. "You don't just sit there and watch us do something private like we're some kind of a movie on a TV screen!" I yelled in whispers."Alright, just a question, what is a movie and TV screen?""Never mind, I'll explain it to you later. But can you not stare while we're doing the deed?" Almost begging on my knees, I frowned at her.Out of all the witches I have read in children's books, Serena is one of a kind. A very curious type. Way too much that it shakes my comfort."This is probably the very right time to vanish in the air, you know?""Are you asking me to get lost?" Switching on her bitchy side, she lifted her white eyebrows on me.I frankly want to tell her to buzz off, just like that. Only if

Last Updated : 2023-10-19

CHAPTER 18: THE WALL

Holding my hip, I shifted in bed, finding a comfortable spot on its softness. My body felt so bruised that if I moved an inch, I'd bleed."Couldn't sleep?" Eric's voice filled my ears.His arm snaked around my waist, making sure that his palm would brush on my bare skin under the thick blanket."Feeling sore?"He should know how monstrous he is in bed.Dropping a kiss on the side of my neck, I suddenly felt fine.Our bareness undercovers aids the coldness of the night. It's fiery and igniting another spark."Like hell," I answered, which made him laugh.His breath poked the skin behind my ear, causing the hair on my nape to sizzle, forming goosebumps.A silent hiss escaped my lips when I felt the tip of his tongue map my skin. On my nape, the side of my neck, and my jaw. It twirls right on my sweet spot, starting another fire.My hands gripped the sheets, feeling so sated even without having him inside of me.His palm travels from my belly down to my thigh, keeping its slow and sensual

Last Updated : 2023-10-21

CHAPTER 19: THE UNINVITED

He looks so calm. Very tenacious type of person when it comes to dealing with his papers.He looks so good while he sits there on his swivel chair, with his glasses on and neatly wearing his suit.I could just sit here a few feet away from him and stare at him the whole day. But time is running out, and I haven't taken a peak of knowing what he avoids talking about."Can I help you?"Behind those eyeglasses are his piercing, but addictive eyes looking straight at me. His lips wore a small smile that brightened the room.How could someone look so perfect as him?"Huh?" Brought back to earth after flying around in space, I sat straight from crouching. "Uh-- nothing," I stammered.A soft chuckle escaped his lips."Why am I here in your office again?"I was in the middle of minding the job I left last week when Maddie came up, telling me that the "boss" wanted to see me.By the way, Maddie goes back to her smiling era. She respected me once more when she figured out that the rough accusat

Last Updated : 2023-10-24

CHAPTER 20: THE DEAD LEAF

Two stones can make a fire. Pour oil and feed it with wood, a wildfire.In his eyes, I saw hell. The eternal burning place reflects on the sweat on his forehead. The raging red on his skin. The blood that runs in his veins shows.I could feel Joshua's delirium firing up while I stood there, as in butter on a heated pan. I don't know if that metaphor works, but that's the situation at the moment."Sir Eric, I'm sorry. He kept insisting." Eric's secretary apologized as he stood by the door with a worried face.Dismissing it, Eric made a hand signal that I didn't have any idea. As soon as his secretary left with a nod, the room felt heavier and hotter.Just the three of us, glaring and sweating.Trapped in one box, fire beneath our feet. Air dry, throat deserted.If things get worse, I'm the one at fault. I'm the one who brought them into this situation. And I am responsible for every result that's going to happen.How come I never do good things in life?"Get away from him, Nicole." Jos

Last Updated : 2023-10-28

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