"A void in my chest was beginning to fill with anger. Quiet, defeated anger that guaranteed me the right to my heart, that believed no one could possibly understand that hurt." ― Rachel Sontag

(Unedited)

Austin, Texas

[Rafael POV]

The plane was airborne and It's been hours passed since I left their place. The reason of why I was there just vanished into thin air after I saw it in my eyes how happy they were. I lost every reason why I was there in the first place. I shouldn't have come. I wouldn't have seen it and it all opened the deep wounds she had left that until now it's still there fresh and unhealed, while I'm trying my very best to conceal it and shut it off.

"Give me another glass of chardonnay Juliet!" I ordered icily to one of my crew as she passed by. She smiled and walked to the galley to get me some wine. Kurt and Clayton were sitting at the back silently. I closed my eyes trying to get rid of the pictures of the two happily together. I grab my laptop and turned it on and started working trying to shut up the scene kept playing in my head.

"Here's your wine Sir! Juliet smiled and she handed me the wine. I turned the laptop off frustratedly and put it back on its casing and just kept on drinking the wine. I thought I would just lay down instead and sleep to pried off these horrible hurtful feelings that were slowly tearing me apart. I walk through the aisles to the cabin in the very back when Charlotte was approaching. She was looking at me sweetly batting her long lashes. She looks real hot in her mini skirt that shows off her rounded ass. Maybe a good distraction. I thought.

"Need some comfort Sir?" she purred as she got closer.

"A good release would be helpful!" I teased. I guess it's the work of the wine. She smiled flirtatiously and followed me to the cabin. I was seeing Bell's body in her. My sleeping buddy had risen in attention ready to go in a battle. Without further ado, as soon as the door shut, she started unbuttoning her uniform top then pulled it off her and next her skirt. I lay on the bed watching as she slowly unzip her mini skirt. I was thinking it was Bella who was doing it. While she licks her scarlet plump lips. My muscles tightened and my crotch was getting uncomfortable. She straddled on top of me grinding her pelvis on my length. Soon, the room was filled with her scream of pleasures as I fuck her real hard. Pouring all my longing on Bella, my frustrations. I'm glad the cabin was made sound proof. It would have been a big distraction to my crew. Charlotte has a big smile after the rough sex we had. She didn't care that I cried out on Bella's name after I climaxed. Which I'm glad she knew where she stands. She left the cabin when she sure finds herself looking presentable and back to her work. Then sleep soon swept over me.

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"Kevin, someone is looking for you!" Kevin's boss called out for me on my break. Kevin looked at him questioningly. He inclined his head to his office saying the person was in there waiting for him. He nods his head and headed to his boss' office. He twisted the knob and pulled to open. He walked in and saw that stunning lady again. She looks ravishing with her skimpy blue dress matching her blue orbs staring at him, completely hypnotizing.

"So to what pleasure do I owe for this visit Miss? I don't remember complaining about the payment I received monthly from you, you know?" Kevin joked as he chuckled watching the lady in admiration.

"I wanted to ask you another favor, Kevin." She blurted out looking at me intently. Her lips twitched and paused for a moment before continuing. "I want you to marry Clara Bell," she added then turning to the window, looking outside. Kevin took the opportunity taking his phone out from his pocket and took a photo of her discreetly. For sure it will be a long time before he'll see her, he thought. When she turned around, his camera went on capturing her very face clearly. She looks furious after. He quickly slide the phone in his pocket and feigned an innocent face. Forgetting about her proposal.

"What did you just do?" she said in undertone but dangerous.

"I just check on my phone if my sister texted me since she wants me to pick her up today from the orphanage." he swiftly found a reason to tell. She looks at him sizing him up but he stood his ground looking straight into her beautiful blue eyes. Then she heaved a relieved sighed then continued.

"So are you going to marry Clara Bell?" she asked exasperatedly. Kevin thought this girl cares about her but it seems she was into something.

"Why would I marry her? She's my older sister's adopted and I love her as a sister!" he shot back disgustedly. "Now are you gonna tell me your name?" Kevin retorted acidly. He's beginning to hate her. Kevin thought she was plotting something to Bell and he's starting to get furious.

"Not yet!" she disapproved. "Then our business is over. Last month was your last payment!" she dismissed tersely giving him a scathing look.

Kevin left the room relieved. He's out of her claws. That girl was troublesome, he thought and shook his head in disbelief, that those bitchy girls who he only sees in the movie were actually living for real and he just happened to meet one. He thought that girl was sent from Clara's family but today he found out that she was not. It actually makes him curious who she was. He's glad he caught a photo of her. He had a souvenir of that temptress. He may be disgusted with her bitchy manners but he can't deny she's a pure eve.

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I was sitting on my desk waiting for the reports from Tristan. I asked Tristan to send two people from the agency to watched and report to me about Bella.

"Babe, Tristan is here!" Katherine smiled and winked at me. I just smiled and nodded my head. Since I came back from Texas, I decided to give a chance for us and Katherine. We started dating and now we are officially on. She was very open that I don't love and all I can share is my wealth and my body, but not my heart. She was at first, reluctant and hurt but she soon agreed and until now we are good. She was very sweet and caring.

"Mr. Valiente!" Tristan greeted as he walked to my desk. I motioned him to sit and so he did, giving me the folders full of photos.

"She gave birth to a boy at the Austin Medical Centre and they name the boy, Rafael Benedict Valiente Markovich, he's 2 months old." He started as he smiled after spilling the last 4 words. A smiled crept onto my face. I'm a bit happy knowing she attached my name unto his name. "One of my men has to frighten the nurse to spill all the details about her and the child." He chuckled as he shook his head in amusement.

"Where is she now and the baby?" I asked nonchalantly as I looked at all the photos of the beautiful angel. I felt a tug in my heart, staring at his angelic face. I felt the tears threatening to fall. I missed this moment where I wished I was there when he was born. But I will make sure that I will be there to raise him. She will either give me the baby or I do everything to take him away from her. She selfishly cut me the chance to be there during her pregnancy of him. And I hate her for that. I will make sure she will regret the time she left me with my child. My whole face darkened in extreme anger with the thoughts of depriving me of seeing my own child on the day of his birth.

"Is the guy still leaving with him? And what is the name of the guy?" I asked, only remembering now to asked since I was too busy and things has been crazy in my company trying to maintain back the profit after neglecting it for a month and it took me months and months before getting it back on track. The Insurance agency was now shut down.

They didn't pay me exactly what it should have been said in the policy but since I sulked instead of facing the lawsuits I filed, I lost without a battle. So I reopened the case again with the thought of bringing the company down under the ground and a few weeks later I found out the company was running but on the verge of bankruptcy, and not just once but several lawsuits had already been filed that got away. But I made sure to contact all this involve people and swore that everyone was there until the day of the final verdict. I was relieved when they lost and they have to pay everyone they owe. The place was torn down and now all the insurer was gone missing.

Nobody messes with me!! Not with Rafael Valiente. The Tiger Shark of the Business world.

"Kevin Mitchell, an ex-army, brother of the nun who took care of Clara Bell when she was transferred to the orphanage." Kevin's voice dragged me back to reality. "What would you like us to do now with them?" Tristan grinned.

"With the baby!" I clenched my jaw. "I don't care about the mother. All I need is the baby!" I snapped bitterly giving him a stern look.

"Alright! About the baby." He replied nonchalantly. He was staring at me closely, sometimes furrowing his forehead in confusion. I know they have seen me with her and how I got all crazy when she was kidnap but that was a long time ago. Everything had changed now. Even my heart.

"Hypocrite!" my subconscious mind snapped.

"Just wait till Raffy will grow up a bit more since he needs his mother's milk," I replied matter of factly. The thought of my little man sucking his mom's breast made me all get excited. I shake it off the thoughts before my head is clouded with lust. Although Katherine can satisfy me anytime.

"Sure. Just give us a ring and everything will be all planned quietly without a trace." He stated pompously and stood up.

"I'll call you when it's time!" I dismissed and he nods then headed out the door. I massage my temple and leaned back on my chair, with my two hands lace together resting on my belly.

I wanted to see the regret in her eyes when I get my child. I wanted her to feel how it felt like to be abandoned. I wanted her to beg me to take her back!! I wanted to see her hurt and beg.

My heart is not agreeing with what my head tells but I will not let my heart rule over my head this time. Not ever! She spits me out and I will not ever be ridiculed again...

"Tired, babe?" Katherine sweet voice rang in my ears and her breath fanning my earlobe. I snapped my eyes open and smiled at her beautiful face. She place her two hands on my temple and massage it lightly. I grab her hands and pulled her to my lap. She squealed and giggled. I kissed her lips. It wasn't as good as it was with Bella but it was alright to satisfy my physical needs. And again I took her in my desk in broad daylight.

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[Clara Bell POV]

"I'm sorry Grandpa. Please forgive me!.." I begged as I talked to him on the phone. He was so cold and distant.

"You chose to shut us off for a year in your life. I had a lot of things to face here, and for now, I don't know what to say Tatiana!" he dismissed coldly making me shiver with his icy tone. He ended the call and that's all it is to take not to call again and beg for his help.

I had a hard time trying to make ends meet every day. My savings had been all used up and Grandpa closed my credit card and my account he opened for me. I felt so hopeless. I heard Raffy cried from his crib. I put the phone down on the table and went to take him. It's time to feed him. "Sssshhh sweetheart, Mommy is taking you now.." I hushed as I carried him in my arms. He stop crying and stared at me. His green eyes he got from his Dad was the most beautiful eyes I had ever seen. A lone tear rolled down my cheek. There's no time I forget him. Now that I have his child and he looks so much like him. Raffy just turned a year old and he was so handsome and healthy baby. I worked at night time and Kevin help me at night since he work in the daytime. I work in a small cafe just recently.

I walked out of our room and took him to the kitchen to warm up a bottle of milk. Not long he was happily drinking his milk. He is my little niblet. He was holding my pinky finger as he was busy sucking his milk and it melts my heart. "I love you, sweetheart. You are the best thing ever happened to Mommy!" I cried as I kissed his soft hand. I felt the tears creeping out my eyelids. He seems like he can understand me that he suddenly started crying.

"Sshhhh Baby, you're alright. Mommy is fine." I hushed staring at his bright green eyes just like the fresh leaves of the trees, looking straight into my eyes. My precious son. The only memory Rafael had left to me. If only he's here. If only he didn't cheat on me. He pushed the bottle when he's done and squirmed happily rolling out of my hold onto the couch and on his tummy trying to get down.

"Where's our little boy??" Kevin's voice happily echoed around the living room. He quickly looked where his Uncle is and giggled happily. "Oh, there's he is! You are just loaded with cuteness." He chuckled as he carried him in his arms smiling broadly. Raffy was trying to insert his index finger into his uncle's nose.

"Is it ok if I'll go get ready Kevin? I just gave him his bottle." I said smiling at them.

"Of course. I'll take care of this little man. You and I will have so much fun than with Mommy!!" he exclaimed as he smiled at him and kissed his cheeks rubbing his stubbles on his cheeks making him giggled and guffawed.

I rolled my eyes dramatically. But I'm happy because Raffy is happy. That is all that matters.

"I'll see you tomorrow sweetheart!" I uttered kissing him on the cheeks before heading to our room and get ready for work. I start at 7 and it's already 6 PM.

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[Kevin POV]

Kevin was worried about Clara. She lost weight although she is still beautiful. But the graceful, classy Clara I first met was gone. Even her luxurious clothing are now outdated. He felt bad for her. He wishes he could help her with her finances but either he can't afford now to buy a place or even an apartment that's why until now he's still staying at his sister's house.

When Rafael was born it was the most happiest days of their life and his sister. Raffy brought them more life and fun in their house. They love them as one family.

He then remembered that bitch that he thought was plotting something against her. He wondered where she is now. She never showed up and he was relieved at some point. But to be honest, he was hoping he would see him again.

Sometimes, he's still feeling a tad remorse when he remember he got paid off, for looking after Clara but part of him keep telling that it's not his fault. At first, she sounds like she really cares for her so he thought she was sent from the Palace to make sure she was in good hands. He thought it was stupid of him to conclude immediately.

Although, not seeing her made him feel disappointed. She was a pleasant sight to behold if he may say. He thought he wanted to see her again thinking to asked Clara about her identity. He always looked at her photo he took on their last meeting. But he kept forgetting to asked Clara Bell who she was. So he waited for her to emerged from her room and inquire about the mysterious lady.

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[Clara Bell POV]

I quickly dried my hair after getting dressed in my work uniform and tied it in a bun. I put powder on my pale face and pinch my cheeks to give a rosy colour. I heaved a loud sighed. My life was completely changed. No more luxurious but now I'm lacking in everything. Barely making ends meet. I lost weight and I look older than my age. Since Raffy was born I didn't bother to dress up or take a time to look presentable every day. I forget about the existence of make ups and sexy dresses. I live up in jeans and shirt. I'm just thankful I never had any birthmarks and my belly was back to it's normal. Still slim and flat belly. My hips grew a bit bigger. Kevin kept telling me that my pregnancy left me something good. My body. I looked sexier than before, but I doubt it. I look like an old hag. No class, nothing but an ordinary face on the streets.

I heaved a loud sighed giving one last glance at the mirror and headed out taking my purse with a consolation that I have my son, Raffy!

I saw Kevin sitting on the carpeted floor in the living room while Raffy was happily playing with the trains and cars scattered in front of him. "I'm heading out guys!" I said and was about to walk to the door when Kevin stop me. I turned to face him shooting him a questioned look.

"I wanted to tell you something." He sighed then stood up and walk to me. I looked at Raffy he was busy chewing the car.

"I hope you won't get mad at me." He started as he trailed off.

"I don't have much time left Kevin. Spill it!" I chuckled with a hint of annoyance.

"When you moved here someone came to see me and paid me to look after you.." he explained reluctantly as he heaved a painful sighed looking at me apologetically. I waited for his next words. "I thought your grandpa sent her to make sure that you're safe, but the next time she came back she asked me to marry you. That's when I figure it out she's planning something against you that's why I declined and that's the last time she appeared. I don't know her name if you asked me. That's one thing why I told you all these. She told me it's supposed to be confidential." He elaborated and looked at me closely.

"So what do you want to ask me, Kevin?" I asked nonchalantly. At this point in time, I don't care about all this drama. I already have my own. Whoever this person doesn't affect me and my life now. I saw Kevin pulled out his phone. I took a glance at Rafael and now he is scooting trying to get the train that crawled a bit further from him. He looks contented and happy. I looked back at Kevin who was busy browsing on his phone.

"She's the girl who came to me. Do you know her by any chance?" He inquired showing me the picture of the girl.

I stood there rooted to the ground, literally not grasping why does she care. Why???

"Judging your looks right now, I assumed you know her." he remarked and then shoved back the phone in his pocket.

"Can you give me a copy of her photo?" I croaked. I'm still shocked and couldn't think why?...

Kevin nod. "We will talk when you get back to work tomorrow." He uttered and walked back to where Raffy was playing and sat cross-legged.

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