My Boss Is My Ex-Husband (COMPLETED)

CHAPTER 30

Althea POV

I WAS terrified by what he said. I shook my head as tears streamed down my cheeks. This was what I feared, and he might actually do it.

"B... Blake—Ackkk!"

I started to lose my breath. My breathing became erratic, and my eyelids grew heavy. I didn't want to die yet. I had a family waiting for me. I had a son I wanted to see. I still had things I wanted to do in my life.

I did everything I could to break free from his grip. When I could no longer manage, I slowly surrendered. My vision blurred from crying, but I could still clearly see Blake face, his eyes were still fierce. I reached up to touch his cheeks.

'I'm grateful to have met you because if it weren't for you, I wouldn't have Blaze, who's just as stubborn as you. I wouldn't have Kayzer, your cousin, and I wouldn't be happy if you hadn't come into my life.'

I saw how he froze, his eyes widening. Slowly, he released my neck. I noticed tears streaming down his face, and I immediately embraced him.

"A... Althea. I'm so... sorry. I didn't mean to..." he sobbed as he held me.

I took a deep breath. I briefly closed my eyes to regain my composure. I coughed, my chest felt so tight. Ugh.

I returned his tight embrace. I felt his sadness. A sadness that went deep. I knew he just wanted to rebuild what we once had. I knew he just wanted to be recognized as Blaze father. I knew he wanted to make amends. I knew he just wanted us to be happy again. But we could never go back. It was too late. Far too late. I could never love him again. He was no longer in my heart because everything was over.

I slowly pulled away from his embrace and cupped his cheeks. My lips parted when I saw his tears. I felt sorry for him. Gently, I wiped away the tears and looked him firmly in the eyes.

"I'm so sorry."

'Sorry because I can't give you my love anymore... the family you want to build is unattainable.'

"Sorry? I'm the one who should be sorry, Althea."

"I've forgiven you a long time ago, Blake. Please, let me go. You'll only get hurt."

He embraced me again upon hearing my words. I knew he didn't want to let me go, but if he kept forcing himself on me, he would only end up hurting himself more. I felt tears streaming down my face as I heard his loud sobs. He sounded like a child who had lost his lollipop.

"I don't want to, Althea. I can't lose you. I can't bear to see you with someone else. I can't stand the thought of you loving someone who isn't me. I can't..."

He couldn't finish his sentence as we heard something shatter outside the room, followed by loud banging as if something was thrown, then a rustling noise. My tears stopped, and we exchanged worried glances. He got off me and covered my body with a blanket. He slowly approached the door... I quickly put on my torn clothes. I rushed to him and held his right hand, which he turned to look at me. I shook my head, signaling him not to proceed with whatever he was planning. But he captured my lips instead.

I froze as I felt his lips on mine. He kissed me with tenderness and care. I couldn't respond, and he pulled away. He smiled bitterly at me.

"I'm sorry," he said one last time before stepping out the door. I sighed and slowly approached the door to follow him, but to my shock, when I stepped outside, I found him sprawled on the floor. I was about to rush to Blake when suddenly something hit me on the head, and I lost consciousness.

I woke up to cold water being splashed on me. I coughed, struggling to breathe for a moment. I opened my eyes and was greeted by darkness... I tried to survey my surroundings, but all I could see was blackness.

"Well, it's good to see the beloved princess is awake."

I turned my gaze when I heard that familiar voice. Gradually, a figure emerged, and I almost froze in place when I saw who it was.

'Dianna!'

I silently screamed in my mind. I wanted to shout, but I noticed my hands and feet were bound... and my mouth was gagged too.

I tried to break free, but no matter what I did, I couldn't because I could feel how tightly I was restrained. Dianna approached me, touching my cheeks down to my jaw. She lifted my chin, and our eyes met.

She smirked. "How's your beauty rest?" she asked sarcastically. I closed my eyes as her breath hit my face.

I stared at her coldly, but I was shocked when she suddenly slapped me. The sound echoed throughout the room. My face turned from the force, and I could taste blood on my lips.

"Because this is your last chance!"

My mouth fell open as she suddenly pulled a gun from her blouse and aimed it at me. The pounding of my heart grew louder. What was her problem? Why was she so good at finding trouble? Why couldn't she just leave me alone?

"Do you know that I've wanted to erase your face from my sight for a long time... right now!" She smiled at me. "But don't be too excited, I'll make you suffer first." She snapped her fingers, and suddenly two men entered, dragging an unconscious man with them. They slowly laid him down on the cold floor, and I almost cried when I realized who it was. Kayzer.

'What are you going to do!? What do you want!? Whatever it is, I'll give it to you... just don't hurt Kayzer!' I screamed, but they barely understood me because of the cloth covering my mouth.

"BWAHAHAHA!" She laughed loudly, making my blood boil. "What happened to you, beloved princess? Can't you speak anymore? Poor thing."

I cried when she approached Kayzer, and I almost screamed when she suddenly kicked him with her high heels... and I knew how painful that could be. I heard him groan in agony. Dianna looked at me with a grin. I wanted to strangle her. I wanted to hurt her. She motioned for her two henchmen to come closer.

"Hurt this man!" she ordered them. I shook my head. I wanted to stop them, but all I could do was cry. She was evil. She was the daughter of Satan.

They took turns punching and kicking Kayzer right in front of me. I watched him suffer. I could hear his cries of pain. It was painful to watch... my heart felt crushed witnessing it.

I struggled against my restraints, but I couldn't break free. I screamed, hoping to stop them, but it felt like I wasn't even there.

"BWAHAHAHA..." I bit my lip to hold back my sobs... I didn't want to show any emotion in front of Dianna because I knew it would only fuel her anger. She looked at me again, but this time I saw something different in her eyes—pain.

She approached me slowly. "Do you know that ever since you returned, everything has gone to hell? Because of you, Blake has been drifting away from me, even though I was enough for his life. But fuck! He even chose you over me! Ha!"

She gripped my chin again, and I winced at how tightly she held it. "I don't know... what you have that I don't. Because looking at you," she scanned my face with her gaze, "I'm prettier. I'm richer. I'm fairer. I have bigger boobs. But I don't know what they see in you. Because you're just a simple woman!"

- YUMEKO ✓

GOOD EVENING, MY DEAR READERS. I'M WRITING THE ENDING OF THIS STORY NOW. I DON'T KNOW WHAT EMOTIONS OR COMMENTS YOU WILL HAVE, BUT I HOPE YOU ENJOY IT. ;)