All Chapters of Falling For My Billionaire Dad's Rival's Son.: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

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Chapter 11: The Things We Leave Unsaid.

Aurora I woke up feeling groggy yet calm. I knew he'd handle all I worried about.It had been a while since I'd heard from anyone I previously knew.I hadn't met Damon's family yet. He'd said it wasn't yet time.I hadn't been in touch with either of my parents since the wedding. They would know by now that I was married.Did they know to whom?I dragged myself slowly from the bed and placed my right foot on the fluffy pink carpet letting myself feel the softness.I inhaled deeply—suddenly my heart began to race.I knew the sense of safety I felt was flimsy. I felt like I was being watched.I hastily got up from the bed and rushed to the windows. There was no one there. However I couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong. Severely wrong.The room spun, my head throbbed. My ears rang.The thought that Brian was not far away from me filled me with crippling worry.I closed the curtains and turned off the lights. I placed a call to Liliana. It was unanswered. My worry intensi

Chapter 12: The Woman.

AuroraWhat did she mean by the woman took everything from her?Who was she, and why did she have such an effect on my mum?.....My recollection of the rest of the drive was limited.We arrived at the spot, and she was still shaken. I thought of what she meant several times.Oddly enough, the woman's face looked familiar.We did have ice-cream, mum had fruit sorbet and I had mint chocolate chip. She smiled, but it didn’t reach her eyes.I wish I could've told her what was on my mind. I bet she already knew.When I got home exhausted, I sat on my bed in the room bouncing slightly.A thought flashed in my head. A memory.I paused. I could visualize it accurately.I was 18.I walked over to the master bedroom. It was locked but I knew where to find the key. I found it in the vase near the door. I unlocked it quietly, careful not to attract undue attention. My eyes roved around the room. I didn't know exactly what I was searching for but I knew when I found it, it would have some answe

Chapter 13: The Woman 2

Celeste's POVI was relaxing in my indoor spa.Warm oil seeped into my skin; I could feel my pores opening from the steam.The room was warm and cozy, a contrast to the war in my heart.It had been a few years since I moved here to find serenity again after Rowland's betrayal.Six—since I cut ties with him.I missed my family, but not the life—not the chaos. Not the lies.Not how he struck me again and again.Peace was something I craved when I was with him. It wasn't always that way. It all changed when Cecilia came visiting. She had flown from Japan and was in a nearby hotel. I'd happily told her to come visiting, against Rowland's wish.My twin sister was everything to me. I'd tried to convince Rowland to see her the way I did.I found out he saw her as me.I recoiled at the realisation.I sighed, recovering from the memory that swept me away."Yes, right there," I replied to the masseuse.There were times I'd cry myself to sleep thinking of the nights he spent with Khloe, my form

Chapter 14: The Grey Between Us.

CelesteShe searched my face, watching every move I made. She avoided my gaze. Her hand still rested on mine only that she wasn't holding on like before.Her lips parted but they closed as soon as they opened.Her lips twitched, the same way they did when she got in trouble all those years ago.I dropped the spoon. It clattered. It didn't break like my heart did.The remaining ice cream melted, it looked like it had been that way for a while. I didn't notice.I held my breath, trying not to break the already fragile moment.I stole a glance at her hand, how could I not have seen the ring before? The buzz of Mildred’s Cookie Palace faded into a dull echo. Laughter from a nearby booth sounded distant, as though I were underwater. I focused on breathing. In. Out. Slowly. The way my therapist had taught me after the separation. After the court hearings. After the nights I woke gasping for air, convinced Rowland was standing over me again.I knew I needed to say something—anything; but

Chapter 15: Her Resolve.

Aurora The war in my mind was inexplicably terrifying. Too many thoughts collided at once, refusing to slow down.Damon had been on a business trip for two days. He wasn't supposed to return until the end of the week.Although he constantly checked on me via texts and FaceTimes, his absence was felt.I lay on my bed, the scent of the rose and chamomile diffuser should've calmed me. Instead, it escalated the tension.It reminded me of Mum.Mum loved those scents. She'd always used them in her room when we were younger.When I set up the date, I didn't know fate was playing a cruel joke.Now, I lay awake at 3 a.m., trying so hard not to think about all that was happening.The clock ticked too loudly adding to my unease.I hoped that I would fall asleep quickly.My brain had other plans; like an enemy that fought desperately against me.My mind drifted back to the former thought. A question stood out.Should I have told Mum I was married to Damon?She took the news surprisingly well.Li

Chapter 16: Fighting Demons.

DamonI sat on the recliner in the office of my second penthouse.No one knew about this place. Not even her.I wasn't actually on a business trip; I just told her I was. I needed some time away to collect my thoughts.There was a camera in our room. I placed it there months ago to watch her.She sat on the bed.The clip of her adjusting her hair brought back memories I tried to suppress.I froze, as if the air itself had tightened around me. Something about that movement… it wasn’t just memory...I'd seen her when she grabbed the frame in the room.I paused the clip at the moment her hand trembled on it. The way her fingers shook… it burned into my mind.I chuckled softly. She was transparent, too easy to read.I'd also seen when she had a breakdown. It made my heart ache. I hated that. I watched every move she made.It wasn't control, it was suspicion.I didn't marry her out of love, I married her to get back at her father.Obviously, she was everything I wanted but could I really

Chapter 17: Her Fears.

Aurora I arranged a meet-up with Liliana. It had been a while since we had face-to-face conversations.She had travelled with her husband and my nephew to New Zealand for the launch of their new product.I missed her terribly.Although we conversed via video calls and Zoom meetings, her presence was missed.We agreed that the moment she arrived in LA, she would come visiting.However, guilt lay heavy on my chest. I was holding several things back from her. We promised we'd tell each other everything but some things felt too heavy to share.Damon returned from his business meetings two days ago. He'd brought me flowers.His compassion engulfed me. I felt his passion.Still, I questioned whether it was real.I had a dream last night. I'd rather call it a nightmare.I should've shared it with her.That nightmare had warned me about loving him too deeply. In the dream, my alter-ego had told me things I didn't want to hear.Mostly negative.When I woke up, doubt clung to me—about him, a

Chapter 18: His Plan in Motion.

DamonAfter the private investigator left, I added more pieces to my puzzle.My vision board was filled with new photographs.The board steadied me. Chaos made sense when pinned down.No one was escaping. Not my enemies. Not hers...The woman I’d rushed to the hospital turned out to be her stalker—the one behind the letter written in Morse code. She was the woman who had been watching Aurora all along.She came to my office after her discharge, the business card I’d left clutched in her hand.The P.I. and I were still investigating who she was working for.I got information about her when I was discussing about the date with Aurora. I had been told that she and her baby were safe and that if she hadn't arrived on time, she would've lost her pregnancy.She admitted she’d been sent to spy on us. To stalk Aurora.There were inconsistencies in her statements. I decided to play it cool. She'd trap herself soon enough. I just liked to watch the plan unfold.She didn’t say who sent her.

Chapter 19: His Regrets.

BrianI didn't realize what I'd lost until it was too late. I didn't value her when I had her.I had thought she'd stay through anything.Control was the only thing that ever worked. I wanted her all, everything she could give.I had loved her since her father introduced her to me.He'd wanted me to marry her to save his business.Her father had betrayed me. I wanted revenge.It was easy to take it out on her. She let it happen.The truth was, I loved the only way I knew how.My father had taught me that control meant love; my mother had little say in their marriage. He'd told me he loved her. Chaos invited punishment.I learned early that control wasn’t cruelty. It was protection.When everything was in its place, nothing fell apart. No one left.They were happy. I wanted that too. But my last marriage had ended in a painful divorce.She sat across from me, composed, fragile in the way women learned to be when they wanted sympathy.She cried on cue. I clenched my jaw and said nothi

Chapter 20: Her Dreadful Realization.

AuroraLast night, I checked my phone and noticed some unfamiliar messages from Brian.I'd scrolled through the texts and seen some messages we'd exchanged.Only that I hadn't replied to any of the messages myself.Had I deleted the messages in my sleep?Could Damon have access to my phone?I was terrified. Why did Brian’s name make my hands shake?I read the messages over and over, hastily at first, then forced myself to take a deep breath. I wondered why Brian didn’t question my tone.Dad called me a few moments ago; he'd been furious. He informed me that Brian was attacked and that the attacker came from me.I was confused. How could I have sent an assailant when I hadn't even communicated with him?Dad said Brian thinks Damon did it. He'd raised his voice at me. He'd said some awfully offensive things. He even accused me of marrying a murderer.I argued.Damon would never do such a thing. I paused.Suddenly, fragments of my conversations with him popped into my head. Something he

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