Todos los capítulos de After I Gave Up On My Husband : Capítulo 11 - Capítulo 20

ALMA'S POV Never have I ever. Never have I ever seen something like this, experienced something like this. Never have I ever heard my own heart pound so loud. In front of everyone. All sorts of emotions raging, squeezing the literal life out of me; confusion, disbelief, anger, surprise. Each one of them struggling to be at the forefront, the most important but how could they? How could any emotion stick for long when I was in this current situation with constant glares on every inch of my skin. "Yes Margaret, Chloe. Feel free to leave, because this is final." She spoke, grandma. Firm. "My decision is final. Have a nice day, everyone!" She turned to leave after that. Head butler appearing instantly, staying by her side but just then- "Alma dear?" She called, I paused. "Huh?"

ALMA'S POV Things just kept getting worse. The talks, comments, posts. Even hashtags. Tags to my very own social media accounts. Mom's calls were a constant noise in my ears. Her messages reason for continuous migraine. All my good and lively mood from earlier had completely gone away. I had to turn off my phone at the end. Turn it off to get some peace. I didn't dare return to my place or step out of Rosie's for fear of the media or someone taking pictures of me. I think this whole thing made me realize knew just how popular myself or the Ashford's were. I didn't realize the magnitude until now. "They're one of the strongest families in the country, what did you expect?" Rosie had said, shutting off windows and stuff. Reminding me again not to take those threats from George and the others as jokes."You need backing, Alma. You need a cover, call the old lady. Call her." I didn't want to

ALMA'S POV My day went amazingly smooth. Even better than I'd expected, and my office! Oh men my office...It was the most breathtaking thing ever. The most breathtaking!First it was more than twice of my previous space. Light flashing in from everywhere, natural light, floor to ceiling windows, glass. An overview of the city outside. A large walnut desk sat in the middle, cream leather seat behind, another cream sofa on the side with a coffee table. Mostly for guests and visitors I'm sure. Then bookshelves stood behind, glass display cabinets and finally, huge congratulatory bouquets and write ups at the desk."Congratulations, my dear." They said. All in fancy writings too.Clearly grandma's doing. It was definitely her!"Awww," I cooed lightly, chuckling as I reached them with smiles. My whole body from the effort. "Thank you grandma. Thank you so much."Of course I knew she couldn't hear me. I'd have

ALMA'S POV Her voice echoed throughout the room. Faces and postures redressed, everyone seeing that she was serious. Whereas she, she actually sat with a satisfied smile on her face. Openly showing it."Now that's settled, we can move on to other things like George wanted, right?" She taunted, leaning back and withdrawing completely. Like her work was done. Someone picked up then, clearing his throat."Err, yes." He said, "Our Heritage Collection. Stats have been dropping drastically since second quarter. Since Valmont Jewelleries released their Legacy Collection." He signalled someone with his hands. A staff moving immediately, one I hadn't realised was even present. Soon screens behind grandma came to life, drafts, pictures and videos playing on there. "So?" Someone mused, "You're not scared of those Valmont are you, Caleb?" "Customers have been comparing the two. Our Collection and theirs." The man said, Caleb. "Custo

ALMA'S POV "Ma'am?" A knock came at my door,I looked up, "Come in." Then back down at the folders in front of me. Feet crossed underneath my sleek desk, white heels fixed on there. A white dress following too. Fitted to my body. "Miss Alma?"I paused, looked up to who called. Finding familiar faces, "Miss Alma!" The voice shrieked out, excited."Gwen!" I grinned also, rising up. Arms open as she rushed over, almost sending us backwards. Unsteady. "Gosh Gwen! You're going to trip her." The others poured in. Smiles everywhere."Hello miss Alma.""Oh my gosh, you look so good, Miss Alma!" Gwen squealed graciously, jumping on her feet. Chuckles leaving my lips. "You guys, Oh it's so good to see you!" I beamed, giving hugs all over. "I'm so happy to see you.""We're happy to see you too, Miss!""Hold on, It's Ma'am now, right? Ma'am, not Miss. We're happy to see you too, Ma'am Alma!" They announ