Chapter 35: Chapter 32: His Past, Present and Future
Leslie's P.O.V.
Okay!
Have had enough!
Remember the package, Vivian's been yapping about, well it was very well received. After getting home that day, I witnessed Damien hugging the strange georgous lady. When I asked who she was. He reacted so cold , distant and felt like a stranger. He left and zoomed off with her, mustering something about being back before dinner. The bitch even smiled at me waving her hands in a cherry manner and I just stood helplessly watching as he slipped right out the door with her.
"There's no way I'm going to cry for this man". I whisper softly as I crash into my bed.
"I will not"!
"I Damn won't!
"My eyes did say otherwise, as hot tears burn and tremble at the precarious edge of my eyelids. Please don't fall, please don't fall"I chant silently.
I don't want to let them fall because that means he's hurt me real deeply. But then the image of him holding that beautiful woman in his arms flashes, the way he had looked down at her with so much love as she clung to him in our home or should I say his house, the memory hit me again and burned like hot iron. Suddenly I wish I hadn't met up with Vivian, that sly bitch.
"What ever she planning seems to be working. Since this mystery girl's arrival, it feels like have been deleted from Damien's life. He didn't even acknowledge me, he just grabbed her hands and strode out saying he'll be back.
"He never came home that night. Did he?"
I found myself sleeping alone cold and emotionless on the very bed we've made love countless of times. As the feeling of dread clawed into me with different scenarios swirling in my head.
"Could he have spent the night with her?"I thought
"Has he slept with her?"I say, finding myself murmuring wordlessly. I probably looked just as crazed as Vivian right now.
"Is she one of his mistresses"Doubts of what if and what not, Made me all sick and weak to the bones. I couldn't even sleep a wink at night knowing he's out there somewhere with "Her" doing God knows what.
"Was she the old friend he mentioned seeing?"I thought trying to get a grasp of the situation.
As night fell and the sun set, all my doubts, confusion and questions turned into one of pain, betrayal, and hurt.
Even at breakfast, still no sign of Damien, couldn't even take a bite from the large spread without being nauseous.
Just then the sound of the shrill of my phone breaks the silence. I then pick up the phone staring at the caller ID. It's an unknown number, but a part of me knew who it belonged to.
"Vivian!"
Pretty sure she's called to gloat. A sigh of fustration slip past my lips as I pick up the call.
"Seems you got my package"She says in a calm tone. Somehow I could picture the happy look on her face.
"Yes, I did. I don't know what trick you trying to pull but I definitely don't want to be a part of it"I say in a resigning tone.
"Oh honey, tired already. Nah, you shouldn't be because if you do get tired now then things won't be all that fun"She says with a sinister laugh.
"I get it okay? You've had your fun, just stop bothering me okay. I really don't have time for your games right now"I say tersely. As my head begins to pound and thud with a resounding headache.
"Awww. But aren't you curious to know "HER"She says..... Emphasizing the last part.
"No, am not. Like I said Just stop. This is how far you can go"I then say trying to curb my anger as I mentally berate myself for being so vulnerable and letting her cut me off guard so easily.
"Oh but it just started, and it's fun. Well if you aren't curious to know her am sure you must be curious to know what's her relationship with Damien"She then says.
"I'll send you an address let's meet, am sure we have a lot to discuss"She says curtly before ending the call.
Hell!
The urge to slap Vivian keeps growing in me like a tornado with no control. She's really hell bent on destroying my peace.
There's really no reason for me to go right?
Going to that address might just be part of her sick games!
There's no way am going to succumb to her silly tricks!
1 hour Later .....
"Bloody hell I did"
"I broke my own rules"!
I damn well succumb not to just anybody but to my emotions. Everything in me wants to know who the hell that girl was. I know it's silly but have come to love Damien which has just put me in an uncomfortable position and in a battle with his past and Mistresses.
As I head in to the Chinese restaurant, written on the address. I spot Vivian in a seat by window, gathering all my courage and resolve. I stride purposely to get to her table, but stopped in my tracks when I spot the very person that caused this empty feeling in my heart.
Masking the look of shock with a look of boredom. As I take a sit beside the "The Mystery Girl". Thankful I did take care in my appearance before heading out.
"You're late"She exclaims.
"Well I guess it doesn't matter since you're here." She says with a look of glee.
"Let me make the introductions, Leslie well I believe you've met her but am guessing you both weren't properly introduced. This is Isabel Grey, Isabel meet Leslie Ruffle. And as you know am the one and only Vivian Du'mont."She says tactfully.
"Isabel grey, the name sounds so familiar. Just then I remember seeing an ad of her modelling. The beautiful and famous international model Isabel Grey."
"Great, just great. Even his ex is a super model!"I thought
"Now, now Leslie Don't look so solemn am not even done with the introduction yet. Now back to business. Leslie meet Damien's Past and his first love isabel, Isabel meet Leslie his present fling and temporary wife. While am his future, his soon to be wife and the mother of his children and I mean all of his children"She then says directing her hateful glare down to my stomach, my instinct take over as I wrap my hands protectively down my stomach.
"What do you mean by temporary wife? His first love?"I ask confused about this whole trio meeting.
"Its like a Damien's association of women fan club. And I don't like the way this meeting keeps making me feel."I thought as I grimace.
"Its quite obvious this sham of a marriage won't work"She says .
"As for his first love. Well who didn't know about Damien's love story with his beloved Izzy. Although it was a long time ago but he was very hurt when she left him, I wonder why you did tho"She then says directing her stare at The mystery girl whose name I just found out is Isabel.
"I'm thankful you left, because since you did I was able to get my chance with him"She says laughing out so loudly with a taunting look.
"Vivian, I seriously don't get why you have to hold silly meetings like this it's so beneath someone of your class"I murmur, trying to find a way to sound oblivious to all her taunting but shocked to hear This Izzy was Damien's first love. This new piece of information is quite hard to swallow, I mean I really can't have expected him not to love anyone but he just gave the impression that he didn't do stuff like that.
"You seem to be a woman of respect Ms. Vivian. But now I see the reason you lured me here, but am also thankful you did. I guess now I'll have the chance to clear things up with Damien"She finally speaks up after keeping silent for a while.
"You better stop dreaming. Don't you know your presence here will only cause Damien much pain. you're really dumb aren't you?. Can't you see the reason I brought you here back to New York, Ms. Leslie here has made things too difficult for me and Damien seems to be resisting also"She says in a sing sing voice.
"Isabel you left Damien In pieces and in great pain and I was the one left with him to pick up your mess and those pieces, I became his friend, business partner then his lover. Do you really think you've got anything worth fighting for?"She says with a smile on her face as her mouth kept on launching attacks and displaying her cards. The look of pleasure on her face as she seems delighted with this sick game of hers.
"If you're so sure, why then bother to call this damn convention"I then say trying to not seem all too flustered as I bite down on my lips.
"Well I called you both here to make one thing clear. Damien is mine and mine alone, as for you Leslie you might probably think you do have a chance with Damien but I brought little miss Izzy here to make you understand and remember your place and where you should be?"She says as she rises to her feet.
Stay away from Damien. The Romano name doesn't suit a low born like you." She sneers with hate at me.
"If you do really want Damien this much why do you want to cause him this much pain?. Like you said my disappearance broke him, why then lure me back?
I don't see how it benefits you"Isabel says her beautiful face cool and collected.
"You see darling, there's one thing you don't know. When the pressure and pain becomes too much, with you Leslie demanding his attention and you Izzy vying for a chance with him he's probably going to bolt that I can bet you. Have always been his confidant and home and he'll always come running right back"She then says, with some kind of sicko hopeful Expression as she zooms off saying loudly.
Remember "You're his past"She says stopping in her tracks as she points to Izzy.
And "You are his Present" for now.
While am his "Future"She says as she saunters out.
I feel so numb and strange right now. Not knowing what to do or how to react as my body stayed glued to the chair. Just then the TV volume was turned up in the background. The news welcomed me but hearing it now doesn't seem like a good idea. I then lose the grip to my final sense of sanity.
A picture of Damien and the Vivian flashed across the screen. There are some good shots that the camera has captured, and they are all through the window of a hotel room. In all of them he's was having sex with her, and the date on the camera was from last night.
The feeling of Nauseous rushes up like bile from my throat, I rush out from the restaurant hailing a cab like a mad woman. Not Caring this time how pitiful or silly I looked.
How could he have done this? I'm carrying his child, am supposed to be his wife.
Just then the words Vivian said raced through me.
"I'm his future and you're his temporary wife".
On getting into the house, I Run up to the bathroom, as I threw up everything I had managed to eat earlier, and sob my heart out. That fucking bastard!
Once I had cleaned myself up, I went to the closet and grab a suitcase Filling it angrily with all my clothes, I grab a smaller one and fill it with my passport, pregnancy notes and scan pictures. I got my wallet and cellphone just to notice numerous missed calls from Morgan and my parents. My heart wrenched not seeing a single call from Damien.
Calling a cab, I then switched off my cellphone as I carry my suitcase downstairs to the front of the house and wait patiently for my ride to get here.
"Ma'am you can't leave, wait till Master Damien gets here" One of the older maids say trying to stop me from leaving.
"I refused to breath out a word standing rigidly till the cab arrives five minutes later, the cab driver helps me put everything in the trunk. Just then all the kitchen staff comes out panicked, the look of worry and concern on their faces. I ignore their cries to "stop" and command the driver to take me to the airport.
Making the decision to get away for a while, Seattle comes to mind. It's been a long while since the last time I visited my cousin.
"Maybe getting away is all I need right now!
"I was a damn fool to think I had a chance at all."
I take a deep breath as my heart hurts like a knife got stuck into it and I can't seem to take a hold of it. It feels so heavy each passing minute it made me feel unable to breathe as I keep holding my tears from falling. My throat starts to hurt for not letting my tears out.
After a long while, we finally arrive at the airport. The driver helps me put my luggage to a trolley, I payed him and went over without wasting a second.
Making my way to the sales desk, I purchased a one way ticket to Seattle on the next flight out, I was able to get one that leaves in an hour's time and so I sit in the waiting area.
It was packed and full when I got there and I couldn't help but notice people staring at me but I decide to ignore it.
Looking up at the TV screen, I then saw our wedding pictures together I couldn't help but feel tears fall as I stare at it.
It soon turns to disgust as pictures from last night flash across the screen.
Turning away, I catch the eye of an older woman who smiles sympathetically at me.
It's not long before we're all loaded onto the plane and I sit back and try to relax as we pull off the runway, and into the sky.
As we leave New York, I feel my heart break into tiny pieces at Damien's betrayal, and cry myself silently to sleep.
"Fuck My Life"
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