All Chapters of Forever HEAVEN: The Billionaire's Nectar: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Aneeka's life was falling apart right before her eyes.Damon, her husband of four years, had always been cold in public. But tonight was worse. He barely looked at her. When he did, his eyes held nothing but irritation before moving on to the champagne, to the guests, to Lily.It was his brother's wedding. The celebration was in full swing, filled with laughter and joy. But inside, Aneeka felt empty. The happiness around her only made it worse. It was like trying to breathe underwater.Anne, her best friend, glowed in white lace, clinging to her high school sweetheart. Four years ago, that had been Aneeka standing with Damon, staring at him like he was her whole world. She remembered how her hands had shaken as she fixed his tie that morning. How he had smiled at her then, really smiled, like she mattered.Today was their anniversary.But as usual, Damon didn't remember. Or he didn't care. He had been glued to Lily all day. Before the wedding, at the church, and now at the reception. L

Aneeka’s povFor the first time in years, I've found the courage to leave my loveless marriage.The weight of this decision was heavy, like a stone pressing down on my chest, but it also exited me. I was choosing myself for the first time- my happiness, my peace.The thought of starting again, of rediscovering who I was, terrified me. But what else could I do?Who said good things came easy? No one.Two hours have passed since my lawyer's call, and my headache hasn't gone away.The news he shared disturbed me. It brought up things I had tried to bury deep inside. Memories I had wanted to forget came back, dragging me to a place where I felt trapped all over again.My mother was a control freak. We never had much of a relationship because she always needed to dominate, to criticize, to demand the impossible. Her death was bittersweet. It was strange to admit, but the truth was her death gave me freedom.But guess whose mother couldn't let go of control, even in death?That's right. Mine

Derek’s povI was strongly against employing a dismissed military officer as an assistant, and I was right to be.My contacts at the military base described him as 'annoyingly resourceful'. A warning, and I ignored it. Now I'm paying for it.Why did I let Charlton, my best friend and business partner talk me into this? I swear, I'm going to kill him.If looks could kill, the board's representative would've been dead ten minutes into this meeting. Hell, in my mind, I've already buried him.How could he stand there, smug as ever, presenting a report of incompetence to me? My airline is the reason every one of those idiots had dinner with the president last week. And yet, here we are.Ungrateful bastards."The board's considering a vote of no confidence, but they're willing to give you one last chance. If not, the investors for the expansion will pull out". I roll my eyes, my mouth itch to tell him to fuck off but if I open my mouth, this would be worse than it is already.Why the hell

Aneeka’s povIt's a miracle I didn't hit anyone with how fast I was driving. I sped past cars, people, and even a red light! In my defence, I wasn't looking. I just wanted to be as far away from him as possible.When I finally pulled into the driveway, my hands were shaking, my clothes drenched in sweat, and my heart still pounding in my chest.I had narrowly escaped disaster, but I couldn't stop thinking of how reckless I'd been. What was I thinking?Thankfully, Damon hadn't returned yet. The house was quiet. I had just enough time to pack everything I owned and get the hell out of here before Derek somehow finds me again.In a few minutes, I'm packed and ready to go. I walk out the door, but before I leave, I turn and stare at the home I shared with Damon for years.It feels… empty. Like it was never mine in the first place.So why did you stay? My inner goddess asks, and I can almost hear the judgement in her voice. I stifle a sob, forcing the tears back. Why didn't I leave sooner?

Aneeka’s povI hoped I'd sleep through the whole flight.Not stand here with him, staring into those ridiculously sexy eyes.Focus, Aneeka! Focus!You're about to marry the man who promised and will definitely make your life a living hell.But it's impossible not to want those lips on mine again. Just thinking about it makes my heart skip, and I hate myself for it.Damn it! Why does he have to be so handsome? And why am I so unlucky?The thought makes tears prick at my eyes. I blink them away quickly, hoping he doesn’t notice. The last thing I need is for him to see me weak.Wait! Did the priest just say ‘island’? We're getting married on an island?Before I have time to process it, he pulls me into an inner cabin as the plane takes off.Wait… does he want to? Here? No. Not here.My pulse is racing, but not from fear… from something else, something I can't dare to even explain."Relax, Layla", he says, his back turned to me. And I miss him staring at me. What's wrong with me? "I don't