"Everyone's fate is decided by the heavens. But the heavens are more easily swayed than you might think. Little things you say and do may change your fate. If changing your fate is called MIRACLE, miracles may be happening every day. The miracle of you being alive. The miracle of having that person next to you."
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"Dear Diary, it's been over a week and mum is still in a coma. The beating dad gave her was too much, there's only so much pain one can endure. I guess her body couldn't handle so much pain. What did I ever do to deserve a devil for a father? Mum has been the perfect wife for him but he still does not appreciate her instead he finds fault in everything she does. What kind of a man hits a woman? Not to talk of hitting someone you vowed to always love and claimed to cherish and adore. Dear diary, I am making a promise to you and myself. When mum eventually wakes up from the coma. I will make sure we both leave this hell together. Enough is enough. She is my mother and I will be her strength and support. I will let her know she doesn't deserve to be treated like trash. I will do whatever it takes to make her break free of this emotional, physical, and psychological bondage she has found herself in."
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"you bastard!" she barged into his office while his secretary was on her tail, interrupting his meeting with the executives, ''what kind of a man are you? You seriously have no iota of shame, do you? I swear on my mother's grave. I will make you regret ever been born"
Everyone on the seat was surprised and convinced at the scene she was causing.
Christian seemed to be nonchalant about the outburst. He seemed relaxed or has probably perfected the act of keeping his cool even during the chaos.
''Let me make one thing clear Mr. Judge. You may think you're untouchable and get away with every misdeed', she smirked' you are wrong''
She got closer and poked at his chest ''great men like you, the smallest of things will make you fall"
Christian stood up in all his 6 ft 5 inches glory "at least we agree on something. You're right about me being great"
"Miss Martins, need I remind you that as a woman, beauty is fleeting if you are characterless.'' There was a sudden change in his tone and demeanor ''I hope this will be the first and the last time you will attempt such foolery at my place of business''
Stretching forth his hand and caressing her cheeks "I would hate to see you spend the night behind bars for something as little as such" she moved back, feeling unsettled with his touch and stare "and unless you want me to do the unimaginable, you should learn to keep your hands to yourself.
She looked at him angrily. He smiled at her. Bending a little bit to whisper few words to her ears ''only if you are ready to bear the consequences, feel free to touch''
She pushed him off of her "you are a disgusting man!" she stormed out the same way she stormed in.
Adjusting his suits and returning to his position, "Gentlemen, shall we?"
"I seriously hate his guts" sitting in her car with her head bowed on the steering wheel ''why did I have to falter at his touch?" why did he have to smell so nice? ''She groaned loudly ''Mo. Get your acts together girl. Just erase the fact that he is sinfully handsome"
Raising her head, she buckled her seat belt and started the car "take a look at Gina all battered and bruised by that narcissist chauvinistic bastard. My baby is in so much pain."
"I will have to stop by the hospital to sign her discharge papers. Poor girl"
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''She did what" George exclaimed'
"you heard the right man. Kept accusing me of God knows what and wouldn't stop calling me names''
"Don't tell me you were just standing while she sullied your reputation in front of your staff."
"my staffs know better than to tattle behind my back. They can if they've got another job elsewhere"
"I'm not saying they would but"
"But what? Stoop down to her level join her in making a cacophony of noise? I might like this girl but there are limits to these things"
He did not the slip but George did "what did you just say"
"I think you need a checkup, what's wrong with your ears?"
"whatever, repeat what you said earlier"
"I clearly said I can't stoop to her level just because I like her" he completed the words and realized what he had just unconsciously said out loud, again.
"I think something is wrong with me" he declared all shocked and awed.
"I agree with you"
He looked utterly confused and dazed. For the first time in a long while he looked like was genuinely lost.
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"Gina! Gina!'' she kept calling and ran to the sitting room, where Gina was lying on the sofa and helped her up to a sitting position with a throw pillow to support her back. '' I have an amazing plan on how to get him punished"
She raised a brow, "really"
"yes, you will love it"
"Shoot"
Seeming all excited about the revenge plan "there is this charity event only the top business moguls get invited to. How about we lace his drinks with a truth serum and make him confess Infront of everyone present including the media." Looking expectantly at Gina, "doesn't it seem like the perfect idea, he is not going to see it coming" she laughed at what excellent plan she has come up with.
'A charity event? This is great. Oh, Mo! You just gave me an Ace' Gina thought.
"It is an amazing idea Mo. You are such a genius. How about you tell me more about the event"
"I knew you will love it"
"of course, love. You've always been the smart one amongst the pair of us"
She laughed out loud ''don't flatter me, girl. Anyways, I know of this event because, well, my father is amongst the founding members. But I believe it is an excuse for an opportunity to see who is the wealthiest amongst them"
"Getting an invite is checked then"
"absolutely. But we have a problem" she had a worried look
"and that is?"
"how do we get the truth serum?"
"oh! That is quite easy" she scoffed, ''I know just where to get one"
Mo. Was relieved the plan was going to work.
"How sure are you about him attending" Gina enquired
"Uhm! Not to sound like a stalker or something but that seemed to be the only event he ever acknowledges the invite"
"oh really!"
"yes. He always ends up donating the highest amount of money. One would think he relates with the victims"
"Victims?" Gina looked confused "what do you mean by victims"
"Oh well," Mo. Was uncomfortable "it was a foundation opened in honor of the abused. I know I told you what my mum went through at the hands of my dad. She secretly started the foundation in hopes to save people like her from abusive relationships since she was helpless herself. She made my dad vow to continue the legacy before she died. She said that was the only way she would ever be able to forgive him.'' Talking about her mom makes her feel all teary and sad.
Wiping her tears ''that is why I feel obligated to help you fight this battle and win it. I get scared of my dad sometimes and I also hate him for what he did"
'poor Mo' Gina thought 'pour your heart out to me dear and watch me use them against you. This was never your fight in the first place but you will be the major pawn in this game.'
Gina moved closer to Mo petting and consoling her "it's okay Love. You need to stop crying, I feel bad for making you talk about it" Gina burst into tears herself and kept saying "I am sorry Mom, please forgive me"
Mo wiped her tears "No Gina stop crying, you've gone through a lot already. Please don't cry".