Lahat ng Kabanata ng Billionaire's Rekindling Love: Kabanata 121 - Kabanata 130

MATTHEWIt took everything inside of me not to throw my phone against the wall. I placed my hands on my cheeks and sighed heavily.The door of my office opened and Daniel and Evans walked in. I got up from the couch I was sitting on and walked towards the window, wiping my face.“What's going on man?” Daniel asked. “We have been waiting for you for a while. I really want to get that drink before going home to my pregnant wife.”“And since Victoria isn't in town, I'm going to be bored to death at home. And you are single, so it's a win win,” Evans added.“I'm not actually single,” I said to them. Both of them looked at each other and then at me.“What does actually have to do with being single?” Evans asked.“It means Zara and I have been seeing each other for a while in secret,” I said and they both gasped, hitting each other.“So, how much do I owe you?” Daniel asked Evans.“10k,” Evans said and I scoffed.“So, you guys had a bet on me?” I asked.“We are not going to tell you anythin

ZARAI smiled as I stared at the faces of each of my friends. Friends that have turned into family.Maria sat with her swollen legs on a cushion, rubbing her close to eight months pregnant belly. She seems to be doing great and glowing despite carrying two humans inside of her.Lisa on the other hand is doing more than glowing for the first time since her divorce she seems to have gotten herself together, and I'm pretty sure the new chef in her restaurant has something to do with it.Krystal on the other hand is working in the Governor's office. Yes, Governor Amelia Russo, won the election and somehow Krystal was selected to be the Governor's special advisor on Women issues.Honestly I couldn't be more proud of my girl. She's doing great work, and despite the differences of political views of every woman in New York she has been able to weather that and still do good work.As for my friend and daytime lover, Vic. I'm saying daytime because at nighttime she goes to meet her other lover

ZARA“What exactly are you doing again?” Vic asked as I gathered my things from my desk. I could hear the unease in her voice as she folded her arms. “Because last time I checked, you were supposed to be where it’s safe.”“I just need to see what’s going on,” I said, shoving a few files into my bag. My hands were shaking slightly, but I tried to ignore it.“What’s going on is that your attacker just escaped and now you’re trying to walk right into danger,” she said, following me around the desk. “Do you even hear yourself right now?”“I’m not walking into danger, Vic. Claire said it’s urgent,” I replied, forcing my voice to stay calm. “She wouldn’t call me like that if it wasn’t serious.”Vic groaned. “Zara, urgent doesn’t mean you have to run there yourself. You can send someone, Evans, security, literally anyone who isn’t you!”I zipped my bag and slung it over my shoulder. “The Women’s Center isn’t just a workplace, Vic. Those women depend on me, just like I depend on them. If some

ZARAI walked in deeper into the office room and Teddy closed the door leaving Monica and I alone.There were bruises all over her face. Her lips were cut, she had huge eye bags and there were a lot of cuts and bruises on her forehead and cheeks. Including her jaws.She had a sweatshirt and long pants on, so I couldn't see if there were any injuries on her body.“The pictures are over there,” her voice came out in a whisper. Meaning she has been crying for a very long time.And right now I'm thinking she didn't plan this. You'd have to be a psychopath to inflict this much pain to yourself to prove a point.And I don't think Monica is a psychopath. I walked over to the table she pointed out. There were a lot of black and white pictures of it and I sighed.The bruises in between her legs were so much worse. I'm pretty sure the only reason she's wearing pants is because she doesn't want anyone to see them.“Were you asked for consent before any of these pictures were taken?” I asked, not

MATTHEWHer hands landed on my cheeks and my face turned sideways. Her eyes widened and she closed her mouth with her hands.“I'm sorry,” she whispered with her lashes blinking non stop.“Nope,” I took a step away from her. “I deserved that.” She tried to walk away but I stopped her.“What are you doing here?” She asked, sighing.“To see how you are doing,” I said and she scoffed.“You haven't seen me in seven months, Matthew. You don't get to just stroll back into my life,” she said, with an angry look on her face.“You are right about me just strolling back into your life, but you are wrong about me not seeing you for the past seven months,” she looks at me confused.“I have seen your face at least twice everyday Zara…”“My face has been in the news lately,” she cuts me off.“No,” I shook my head. “I went out of my way to see you in person.”“But you didn't actually see me,” she folded her hands around her body. “You stayed away because you were angry at me.”“Zara..”“No,” she rais