When It's Too Late

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Three days Skip.

Day 15

Alyssa Rae's POV....

Three days, I didn't let anyone know where I am. I ignored every calls and text that I'm getting aside from my secretaries. Today, I need to come to work because I have 5 meetings that can't be rescheduled. I bought another dress from Lucky at first she will not let me pay but I insisted. Its her business after all.

“Madam, good morning. The board members are ready, they're waiting for your go signal.”
“Good morning Carlo.” I walked to my office and out my coat down.
“Send everyone in the meeting room, and don't forget to order food for everyone. This is what you're going to order, for each people. Have them deliver it here, tell my name they know what to do.” he nodded
“Yes Madam.”
I walked inside the meeting room and found everyone talking not acknowledging my presence.
“Is everyone excited for today's meeting?” They stiffened
“Good morning Madam, we're just talking about your sudden absence.”  I raised my brows
“And why is that? Weren't you guys informed by my secretaries? Its impossible because I have two.” they cleared their throat.
“Ofcourse we were informed Madam.” I smirked
“Then I guess there's nothing to talk about me, right?” they nodded and adjusted their ties. Carlo assisted the waiters who arrived and help them serve the foods. After I thank them I began to speak again.
“I'm not here to talk about my personal matters, and I know everyone who signed a contract with my company knows my policy.” I toss the papers and let them get it one by one.
“One of you here signed a contract with our competitors.” They looked at me confused but I saw one stiffened.
“Who would do that?”
“Ask Mr. Ryker.” they all look back at him. He's the one who started the gossip about me.
“Well, its not my fault that this company is not giving me—”
“No, Mr. Ryker. It is your fault that you had loans, because you can't stop gambling. The money that you're getting in this company from your shares are turning into receipts because you need to pay loans. And you know what I found out?” he looks at me like he's ready to attack me anytime.
“Your wife left you because of that, you have loans in the black market and they're holding on your neck to give them your shares here in my company.” he's pale now.
“But you know what will happen once you betray me.” I look at Carlo.
“According to your agreement with the company under Article 3, Section B. If the said person betrays the company, he will compensate The company 'JewelRae' 10 million pesos. His shares on the company will be transfered directly to the CEO, and will be sued. It was signed by Mr. Ryker and his Lawyer Ms. Shrouding.” He immediately stands up to attack me but he was held by Carlo and other board members.
“You can't do this to me!” I smirked
“Oh I can, and I just want to tell you its already processed by your Lawyer.”
“She will not process it without my knowledge!” his lawyer walks inside and gave me the papers.
“I just want to inform you Sir that I informed you that the total amount of your house and lot and farm is 10.5 million pesos. You agreed and signed the papers.” I smiled
“Also, you agreed that I can take the Five hundred thousand pesos as my salary. Because for how many years my salary was not released.” My mouth dropped, how can someone survive without a salary?!
The police arrive in no time and took him.
“Rest assured Ms. Shrouding, I'll help you get your salary from that man.”
“Its a pleasure doing a business with you, Ms. Dunn.” we shake hands and she left.
“Okay, anything else who want to betray me?”
“We will never do that Ms. Dunn.” I nod hesitantly, knowing that there's still someone.
“Hm, if you say so. But if you do just don't let me catch you. Because I will drag you at the bottom of the hell. Dismiss.” they left and when I got out of the meeting room its already 11 am. This time I have a meeting with my Doctor.

“Alyssa, let's talk.” it was Russell but I walk passed him
“Alyssa, come on. We need to talk, you can't just walk away and hide from me everytime I'm trying to reach out.” I stopped and turned to him.
“I don't need you to reach out to me, I can manage myself alone. Also, stop acting like we're loving and happily engage Russell because we're not. This engagement will be expired in 15 days.” I pulled my hands from his and walk to my office, closing the door with a loud bang. Never in 2 years of living with Russell that I thought I'll be saying it on his face. I won't let him hurt me anymore, I loved him. But I can't risk the thought of getting hurt and losing my baby.

“Alyssa, calm down. Let's talk please?” I was busy fixing my hair when he walks inside my office again.
“No, if you want me to calm down then get out of my sight.” I said and walk out.
“No, you're not leaving until you talk to me. I'm sorry please, forgive me. I-I was just mad, and I was just jealous. You can just woke me up but you choose to eat the food from another man!” he said inhaling and sighing heavily after.
“I'm the one who sent the food to her. I'm not a man, I can send my sister a food when she's hungry.” I snap my head to Lucky who's standing holding the door.
“What? What do you mean sister, she doesn't have—”
“She's my sister, Lucky.” He look at me shocked and confusion written on his face.
“Ho-how? Tito doesn't have any—”
“We're siblings in my Mom.” I said.
“But it doesn't matter, it doesn't change the fact what you accused her and made her stress about everything. Also, man up. If you can't handle jealousy properly then you're not ready to handle a family problems.” Lucky said making me turn my head to hers.
“Let me talk to her, we need to talk.” he hold my hands but I reached for my bag and left with Lucky.
“We don't have anything to talk about.”

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“Good thing that your baby is healthy and okay. If that Russell will do stupid things again, tell me. I'll shut his mouth with my fist.” I laughed at her words and face that's really pissed.
“Don't laugh at me! I'm pissed you know! How can he accuse you of cheating? He's afraid of his own medicine? Cliche.” I smirked hearing that.
People really are afraid of their own shadows.
“Let's just eat and go shopping. Come on stop stressing yourself.” she nodded and we roam around the mall
“You know what, I can't believe that we're now having our time to bond.” I smiled while looking at Lucky who's busy talking while eating.
“Well you have to believe it now.” I said smiling and eat.
“You know what I think I need to go back to our house.” I said she looks at me while eating
“Because if the contract was terminated before it expires I need to wedding if he initiate it.”
“Well, I'll just visit you there. To make sure that you're okay.”
“I'll be fine, you need to focus on your store. You have more customers now than usual.”
“Yes but—”
“No buts, let's stop talking about this and eat. We need to watch a movie after.”

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“Call me if you need something okay?” I nodded to Lucky who dropped me off back to the house.

I walk inside the house and found our parents talking inside. Tita and Tito immediately stand up and hugged me.

“Where were you Alyssa? We we're so worried! Why didn't you call me?” Tita asked almost crying.
“I'm sorry Tita, I just needed some time alone. I'm really tired and I needed some space and peace.” they both nodded.
“You shouldn't have left, do you know that everyone here is trying to find you? Stop being so selfish, and think about us too.” Dad ranted.
“Don't talk to me about being selfish, we both know you're worst. And you still have a guts to bring your mistress here? She's not needed here because she's not my mother. She can leave now.”
“Calm down Alyssa, you just got home. You should sit, there's a food here. Do you want to eat?” I shook my head, I just ate with Lucky I'm still full.
“Make her leave Tita, I don't want to see her face here again. Or I'll let Mom, handle that bitch!” I said before walking to my room.
“Your Mom can't do anything to me, she's a weak bit—” I immediately walk back to her and slapped her face. Tita and Tito tried to stopped me but its already done.
“Don't you dare call my Mom that way because we both know who's bitch here. And just to tell you, I found your husband. He's still looking for you, I think you know that right? What do you think will happen to you if he found out you're living with another woman's husband and you're a mistress?” she glared and shouted at me.
“Don't you dare!”
“It's too late, if you just listen to me and get the fuck away of your lives. But you didn't, so now let's see how you will handle it.” smirk and go to my room.

This day is too tiring but satisfying. Now, I need to make my father leave that bitch before I give the information to her husband. After all he's my Father, I need to save his ass.

To be continued....

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