WHEN LOVE IS GONE: Chapter 31 – 40
Chapter 35
Written by: Racheal Dennis.
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WHEN LOVE IS GONE: Chapter 31 – 40
Writer’s pov ?
Mr Reinle stared at Mr O’Briens like a deer caught in a day light, his mouth opening and closing wordlessly.. as he searched for what to say.
“Y-your son?” He asked.
Mr O’Briens simply hummed, he leaned back on his chair as Mr Reinle’s shoulders slumped down.
“B-but.. but how?” Mr Reinle wondered.
His mind flashed back to his wife’s words back then.
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Mexico city… August 17, 2016.
Donald glared maliciously at Jasmine’s stomach, he clenched his jaw and balled his fist.
He felt like punching her on the stomach and forcing out the baby…he just can’t believe one of his daughters would get pregnant out of wedlock.
“I’m telling Jasmine, abort that garbage and I’ll talk to dad about forgiving you and letting you stay” Tim (Donald’s eldest child and only son) said.
Jasmine glared at him in response, she wrapped her arms around her stomach.
“Never! And I’ll say this once, my child is not a garbage!”
Donald shut his eyes and balled his fist even tighter than before. Tim scoffed and turned to him.
“Dad, she’s made her choice…she refused to abort the trash she’s carrying!”
“Shut up, Tim” Donald heard his wife scolding Tim.
He snapped his eyes opened and stared at Jasmine, with his dark eyes hardened in anger and disappointment.
“Good for you! You’re now a big girl.. ”
Jasmine didn’t flinch away from his harsh glare, neither did she shed any tears or showed any sign of remorse.
Donald nodded his head.
“…right from this moment, you’re no longer a Reinle! I seize to recognize you as my daughter!”
“Dad!”
“Donald!” Jade and his wife gasped respectively.
Donald ignored them, he stared at Jasmine straight in the eyes.. Jasmine balled her fist on her side.
She’s not ready to beg him…neither is she going to kill her innocent child… she believed her boyfriend is gonna accept and take her in.
“You still don’t want to admit your fault, such boldness! Now leave and never return!” He said, no, he yelled.
His anger increasing at her boldness.
“Donald, don’t do this, she’s just a child.. where would she go from here?” His wife pleaded with him.
Donald scoffed angrily, his eyes moved to Jasmine’s stomach.
“She’s not child anymore, she’ll be a mother in a few months!” He said.
Jasmine took a deep breath and turned, she stormed out without a second thought… she’s determined to keep her baby.
“Jasmine!” Mrs Reinle called her and wanted to rush after her.
“Stop right there, Margret!” Donald growled.
Margret halted.
“Let her leave!”
Margret turned to face him with a deep frown on her face, she squinted her eyes.
“Let her leave? Do you want her to go from here?” She asked.
Donald sat on a sofa, he reached for a newspaper on the table and flipped through pages.
“Donald, She’s just 18 years old.. she knows nothing about life”
He scoffed. “But she knows to fk and get preg.nant!”
Margret’s frown deepened at his words.
“It wasn’t her intention to get pregnant, it just happened.. now that it has happened, are you just abandon her to fate?”
Donald ignored her.
“At least, we should take her in and find out who the father of her child is… ”
“Never! I would never do that!”
He slammed the newspaper on the table and got up.
“I’m not gonna waste my resources on some irrelevant matters.. she chose that path, it’s her choice.. let her walk it alone!”
“Donald… ”
“Jade is getting married in a few days, I can’t let her stay here and ruin my reputation with her shameful pregnancy!”
“Shameful pregnancy? Donald, she’s not even showing yet.. nobody would notice she’s pregnant” Margret said.
“I don’t care. She chose to leave, let her go!”
Margret shut her eyes, she doesn’t know how she could help her husband see the bigger picture.
“Don’t try to bring her back here…or you’ll regret your decision!”
Margret chuckled and shook her head.
“No! You’ll be the one who’ll regret your decision… if you don’t bring her back home now!” She said and stormed to her room, making a phone call.
Donald glared at the door Jasmine just rushed out from, he grinded his teeth against each other.
“I don’t keep useless creatures around me!”
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Present day…
Donald gulped nervously, he blinked rapidly and faced Mr O’Briens.
Blood drained off his face and he suddenly paled, when he realized his wife’s words turned out to be true.
“B-bernard, wh-what should we do now?” He stuttered.
Mr O’Briens got up, he adjusted his suit and walked towards his big black office chair.
Mr Reinle trailer behind him, if he was a wolf.. his tail would be stuck in between his legs by now.
“Well.. ”
Mr O’Briens sat on his chair.
“… both of them are your daughters, but one is very important to our family…while the other is just gonna become a nuisance!”
He paused and studied Mr Reinle’s expression, he smirked when he noticed Mr Reinle’s finding it hard to look at him in the eyes.
He shook his head and continued.
“I believe you know who’s important to us and who’s not”
“Y-yes”
“Good, talk to her and make her understand she can’t stay here, our family can’t welcome her anymore” Mr O’Briens said.
Mr Reinle took a deep breath and sighed, he nodded and got up.
“I will do that”
“Just a kind reminder, your company need my money to keep it running”
Mr Reinle nodded, he reached for a handshake but Mr O’Briens simply stared at his hand and ignored it.
“I should take my leave!”
He turned and headed towards the door, but before he could step out.. Mr O’Briens said something.
“Oh.. one more thing, Donald”
Mr Reinle halted and waited for Mr O’Briens to speak.. although he didn’t turned around.
“My son is not an irresponsible fella, he mans up and takes up responsibility for every single thing he does.. my son worked with his bare hands to establish his companies without accepting any dime from me…”
Mr O’Briens paused, he saw Donald balling his fist.
“…at 22, he was already a renowned billionaire, he was already filthy rich while he was still a college student.. he’s very responsible and hardworking!”
“I’m sorry for saying those words about him, I didn’t realized he’s…”
“It doesn’t matter now, go fix your mess”
Mr Reinle nodded and stepped out… Mr O’Briens took a deep breath and slumped back onto his sofa.
He reached for his drawer and pulled out a photo frame.
He stared at it the picture inside few moments.. before running his fingers through it.
His eyes turned red as if he’s gonna burst into tears.
“It’s my fault.. I’m sorry, it’s my fault..” he apologised to the person in the picture.
“…I was careless.. I.. I shouldn’t have… it’s was just a drunken night and…” he trailed off.
He rested the photo frame on his chest, leaned back on the chair and shut his eyes.
WHEN LOVE IS GONE: Chapter 31 – 40
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Meanwhile, when Mr Reinle got to the parking lot, where his driver had parked his car.
He reached for his phone and quickly dialed a number..he waited for the receiver to pick up.
After a few ring, a familiar female voice emerged from the other side.
“Hello, dad?”
“Jade…are you busy right now?” He asked.
“No”
He sighed.
“Good, I’ll send you an address.. let’s meet and talk”
“Hm” she hummed.
He hanged up and shoved the phone back in his pocket..he facepalm himself and inhaled deeply.
His mind raced back to the day he disowned Jasmine… he started cursing and blaming himself for not doing any investigation.. according to his wife’s advise.
“I should have listened to Margret!” He lamented.
His gaze suddenly hardened, he balled his fist.
“I shouldn’t blame myself, it’s that worthless daughter’s fault…she caused this mess!” He growled.
He shut his eyes and ran his fingers through his hair… he’s feeling quite frustrated.
“Mr Reinle, are you ok?” His driver asked.
He raised his head and threw his driver a very harsh glare, transferring his aggressions to the driver.
“Stop asking stupid questions and get in the car!” He growled.
“Yes, sir”
The driver quickly pulled the door open for him, he got in and slammed the door shut in a loud bang.
His driver quickly rushed to the driver’s seat and started the car..seconds later, they’re already on the road.
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WHEN LOVE IS GONE: Chapter 31 – 40
Sir Roman’s resident… Chicago!
“Mr O’Briens, your grandfather is waiting for you”
Sir Roman’s butler, Simone told Henry immediately he stepped foot in the compound.. he gave a curt nod in response.
“Where’s he?” Henry asked.
“At the golf course, sir.. this way please” Simone said.
He ushered Henry through a passage, in a few minutes they arrived at the golf course.
Sir Roman is trying out his golf club, he looked so focused but he knows Henry’s standing a few steps away from him.
“Sir, Mr O’Briens is here” Simone reported.
Sir Roman didn’t turn around, nor uttered any word in response.. Henry took long strode towards him and stood beside him.
“Grandpa!” He said.
“Henry, it’s good you’re here, join me.. let’s have one game”
Henry glared at the golf club with so much hatred, he shut his eyes and shook his head.
“Grandpa, you know I hate golf”
“Oh.. right, that’s true, I almost forgot!” Sir Roman replied.
He ignored Henry and gave his attention back to the small ball in front of him.
“You said we should wait?” Henry asked.
“Hmm” Sir Roman hummed.
Henry scoffed.
“Why? Why should we wait? When we have every opportunity to get rid of him once and for all?”
Sir Roman stand upright, he stared at the ball and shook his head.. he released a tired sigh.
One of his guards standing around, rushed to him with a towel.. he collected it and damped his face gently.
“Well, since you’re here, you should just give me some advice”
“Advice?”
“Yes, about golf”
Henry groaned, he stormed to a nearby chair and sat down. Sir Roman also sat on another chair.. he pointed at the ball he’s be trying out.
“Look at that ball”
“No… ”
“Look. At. It!” Sir Roman said firmly.
Henry grumbled under his breath coherently, but quickly turned his gaze to the ball…Sir Roman nodded.
“If I’m to hit that ball quickly, what do you think would be the result? Will I meet my target?” He asked.. referring to the cup.
(The cup in a golf course is that small hole, where the ball rolls in)
Henry squinted his eyes, his shoulders shake slightly as he lets out a brief laugh.
“Of course not, you’re playing a lost game.. your efforts will be wasted”
“Oh? What if I take my time to calculate and hit it slowly? Will I meet my target?”
Henry nodded at this question, a small frown on his head as he visualize it.
“Of course.. because you don’t need to hit the ball so hard in the first place.. just give it a little push”
“Oh!” Sir Roman nodded. “I see”
There’s a moment of silence, sir Roman reached for a glass on the table by his side.
One of the guards rushed forward and poured some wine..he stretched it towards Henry.
“Care for some wine?”
Henry shook his head, he gave sir Roman an impatient look..he bite his lower lip.
“Grandpa, you still haven’t told me why we shouldn’t strike yet”
Sir Roman paused and turned to him, he arched an eyebrow before taking a small gulp of his wine.
“I just answered you” sir Roman replied.
Henry’s eyebrows knitted in a deep frown, he seemed confused.
“When?”
“Just now”
“Huh?” Henry seemed more confused.
Sir Roman dropped his wine on the table, he got up and picked a ball… he placed it on a marked spot and hits it slowly, carefully and gently.
“Grandpa, what are you doing?” Henry asked.
“I just explained it to you again”
“Again?” Henry frowned.
Sir Roman threw the tee he was holding to one of his boys and headed back to his chair.. he released a sigh.
“I’m not really sure if you’re my grandson.. you’re too slow in thinking”
Henry frowned and thought about it deeply, that’s when it clicked on his mind.
“You mean the two sisters… ”
“Yes, let’s watch the two sisters fight…we will strike when the time is right”
Henry nodded.
“Your job for now is to keep instigating the older sister.. make sure that boy die by her hand.. it’ll make reaching our goal very easy”
“How?”
“I did a thorough background check on the boy’s mother, she can’t ever birth another child”
“Oh! I know what to do now” Henry said.
He smirked as a thought came to his mind.
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WHEN LOVE IS GONE: Chapter 31 – 40
Jade’s pov ?
My eyes scanned the whole bar, until they landed on dad.
He’s sitting at a far corner, with a bottle of Hennessy in front of him.. he waved at me and I rushed over.
“Dad” I greeted him and pulled out a chair.
I said down and placed my bag on the table.
“What would you like to order, I will call for a waiter” he said.
I shook my head in rejection, dad being nice with someone isn’t always for a good reason.. I know him too well.
“Dad, I’m very busy, get straight to the point” I told him.
Dad stared at me a few seconds, then nodded and sighed.
“I want you to divorce Thanatos”
My body tensed immediately he said those words, I narrowed my eyes and set my lips on a thin line.
“I should divorce Thanatos?”
“Yes”
“Why?” I asked.
I think I kinda know the reason he wanted me to divorce him…I just want to hear it from him, to confirm.
“Jasmine…” He trailed off.
My brows raised.
“What’s with Jasmine?” I asked.
He stared at me again.
“You know, I love you and I wouldn’t want you to get hurt because of…”
“Tell me what you want to say clearly” I cut him.
He nodded.
“Jasmine was pregnant with Thanatos baby back then.. she’s the mother of the O’Briens heir”
“So.. what do you mean?”
He licked his lips, maybe they suddenly ran dry.
“I mean, we already have the heir in our family… I think you should leave Thanatos for your sister” he said.
I stared at him briefly, before bursting Into laughter.. I laughed for some minute, then sobered up.
“My sister? She’s my sister now?”
He didn’t speak any words, he’s just staring at me with some emotions I couldn’t even interpret.
“When she came home pregnant, she wasn’t my sister… When you disowned her and let her leave your home, she wasn’t my sister… When you made me married into the O’Briens family for your heir, she wasn’t my sister… Now you’ve found out she’s the heir’s mother, she’s suddenly my sister?”
I laughed again.
“To you, we are pawns, right.. you use us anyhow you like”
“Jade, you must understand the reason I wanted you to give the O’Briens a heir… It’s for our business to be saved”
I scoffed. Business.. it’s all about business to him.
“I don’t give a dmn about your business, but one thing is sure.. I’m not leaving Thanatos for Jasmine!”
He opened his mouth to speak, but I didn’t give him a chance too.
“I didn’t wanna get married to some unknown man, but you forced.. now I’ve fallen in love with him, I can’t sit back and watch some woman take him away”
“She’s not some woman, Jade.. she’s Jasmine, your younger sister”
“Well, she seized to be my sister the day I found out she had an affair with my husband”
“Jade…”
I raised my hand and cut him off.
“You want an heir, I’ll be the one to give it to you.. forget about Jasmine and her son!”
Dad frowned. “What do you want to do to them?”
I smirked.
“Don’t panic, I’m not gonna kill her or her son… she’s my ex-sister after all, I’ll just negotiate with her.. if she complies then she’ll be saved, but if she doesn’t… ”
I picked my bag and got up.
“… I don’t trust myself, I can do anything and don’t even think of coming in my way…I might forget you’re my father!”
Without hesitating or waiting for him to recover from his shock, I stormed out.
The heir… my son must be the heir… I’ll look for ways to birth Thanatos son!
WHEN LOVE IS GONE: Chapter 31 – 40
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