All Chapters of SORRY, NOT YOURS ANYMORE : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

MelissaThe pain was immediate and excruciating but I kept myself together. I didn't cry, I didn't move, I didn't react. Not for long anyway. It was a good thing that I had learned self-control. “Mother!” Logan yelled angrily. He walked up to his mother and pulled her away from me. “Now you listen to me, that isn't what happens. You don't get to hit her, you don't have a say in this!”“Logan, let go of your mother this minute!” Mr Fitzgerald screeched. “I don't have the patience to deal with your temper tantrums.”“She is nothing but a common prostitute,” Mrs Fitzgerald chirped in. “Why would you protect her.”“I'm not! Don't talk about me like this, especially when I also have the power to make and break your company. You want to be a part of my grandfather's company. My rejection wouldn't hurt you now but we all know you'd barely survive. Don't push me!” My voice was raw, filled with rage and anger, as my emotions were overflowing. I didn't realize it but I was holding back sobs.

Melissa The next morning, Richard had sent my things over and I was supposed to meet up with him later.I woke up to no sign of Logan by my side and I was glad I had the room to myself.I had my bath and got out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped around my body, my hair was still wet. The room smelled like lavender. It was my favorite smell.I moved the towel to my waist, my back turned to the door while I applied some lotion over my body. The door opened with full force but I wasn't fast enough to wrap myself up with the towel.When I turned to look at the intruder, his eyes were wide, almost comically so and he looked down at me. I felt bare even though I now had a towel over me.His eyes moved from my wet hair cascading on my shoulders and then slowly made their way downwards. His lips parted slightly. My skin tingled as if it was covered in goosebumps all over. I blushed. “Hello,” I squeaked out, my cheeks burning red. What was wrong with me?“I wasn't expecting you, I though

Melissa Richard didn’t look pleased to see me, the anger on his face only deepening as I walked through the front door of one of his penthouses with my purse in hand. This was the agreed location and also to avoid any cameras that might follow me.I smiled awkwardly at him, and he just scowled even harder. “You’re going to tell me what is going on!”“Sure I am,” I agreed, sounding a little more defensive than I had intended. Richard wasn’t exactly known for being the forgiving type. “What is going on? First it was the sudden marriage and now those photos? Why did you not mention them?”“I didn't know they were in existence until yesterday grandfather,” I bowed my head in shame.He sighed, running his hand down his face “Why couldn’t you have called first? It takes time for things like this to process.”“It was the last thing on my mind but my husband handled it.” I mumbled.He took my face in his hands and forced me to make eye contact.“You see Melissa when your parents lost you, y

Melissa“What did you do?”“Good morning to you too,” he replied, casually going through his stuff and ignoring my question.“He called me…” I started but stopped immediately when I saw the look on his face.“He did what?” “Nothing. Nothing happened. What did you do?”“Less than what I should have done to him,” He shrugged it off like it was not a big deal. “Block that line!” He ordered, pointing to the phone I was holding.I was surprised that I did so without hesitation.“We have an interview later on, don't panic.” He told me to try to calm me down but I wasn't even aware of it until after he said it. I felt myself go cold for reasons unknown to me.I nodded silently as he grabbed his stuff from our closet.Did I just say ours?“Mrs Fitzgerald, is it true that this marriage is all a temporary arrangement?” The interviewer spoke up.“No. My husband and I have been seeing each other in secret for a long time and we are in love.” I paused to give Logan what was supposed to be a lovi

Melissa“What do you mean?” I asked, staring at the grey-haired man in front of me who had come along with his team.“We no longer want the partnership with your company,” he said in a gruff voice while looking out of the window and not meeting my eyes. “It is time for us to take over our own business,” he added after a pause. “But everything has been going smoothly, what changed your mind?” I asked, looking at him with an eyebrow raised in disbelief. “We have already taken care of all that matters. My board members voted for a dissolution. We wouldn't want to associate with a company whose acting CEO's reputation is on the line because of its bad business practices. It would be best if we go our separate ways” he answered, still not meeting my gaze. “The merger was a very good idea and we appreciate your support for our decision,” he added. With these words, he got up from the chair opposite to mine and left without saying another word. So did his team.I collapsed against my chair