Want Her Back
Elena throws quite a spanner in the works!
Her appearance upsets my plan to draw Loraine back to me. She suddenly shows up, makes irresponsible statements that make Loraine quite angry. I see my princess holding back, adopting an indifferent attitude to control the situation. Elena can't stand being ignored, she has lived for years as a kind of queen, everyone adored her for what they mean to them. As the wife of the Fellogan family, her authority was immeasurable here in New York.
But that all came to an end when it was revealed that I was dating the city's most desirable bachelorette. Elena became the mockery, everyone looked at her with pity. And when the images of the scene she set up in the penthouse went viral on social media, she couldn’t show face anywhere. The pride she had assumed as an attitude was lost with her horrific behavior, especially the destruction of Loraine's car. She had behaved like a raunchy street girl, playing into the hands of her rivals in New York.
The media attention shifted from Loraine as the homewrecker to the vulgar housewife who forgot about her style. The general opinion was devastating. Loraine was hardly mentioned, probably because she was out of sight, while Elena remained in the picture. I was able to shield my children well from this negative publicity by taking them on vacation for a month, while Elena stayed in our mansion to lick her wounds. Meanwhile, I kept looking for Loraine until I heard she was in Barbados. But she resolutely rejected me twice, I was devastated.
Loraine loved me deeply.
I know I can relive those feelings again. She bought the shares of my company, which means she wants to keep in touch with me. But she keeps avoiding me, no matter what I do, she doesn't notice me. I've sworn off the booze since she came back, even did some facials to cover the tracks. But Loraine doesn't seek out my company, I'm the one who always makes sure she's close to me.
She sits right next to me in meetings, but that's about all. Her attitude is businesslike, there is no glimpse of our old love. However, there are a few things that got my strict attention. She demanded that I hand over all gifts to her in writing and that I'm not permitted to enter the penthouse without invitation. Of course, that is never a problem, I had already bought the car and penthouse in her name. The many pieces of jewelry, yes, they are now officially her property. I don't want it any other way.
When I signed the documents, something struck me. I am a businessman, read documents quickly and accurately. I took a quick look at what she held out to me, seemed legitimate, but it said the assets are being transferred in the name of one Lorrich Windrug. As far as I know, Loraine has no family.
Lorrich Windrug. Loraine and Dordrich. Lorrich.
A hot fireball flies to my head. We never used birth control and before she left a few years ago I found that her breasts were fuller and hips wider than before.
Is this Lorrich our son? Did Loraine give birth to my child without notifying me? A smile strikes my face, I can hardly process this happiness. A child of Loraine and I, all praise be to God. Although he was born out of wedlock, he remains a Fellogan. I love him already, even though I've never seen him. Just because Loraine is his mother and the love of my life, he is the most precious jewel I own.
But before I look forward to my secret son, I need to confirm his existence. I don't want to ask Loraine, I'm going to have it checked. It is strange that I have never seen her with a child, and the media has never made any mention of him. So, he must still be in Barbados.
I pick up my phone and call the same investigative journalist who led me to Loraine a few years ago when no one could find her. Luckily, I still have his number on my contact list. He still works for Fellogan media, his exceptional abilities promoted him to the editor in chief of the Investigative Newsroom section.
His phone rings twice. “Mr. Fellogan, that's a long time ago," he greets me.
I chuckle. He probably still remembers the big bonus from the last assignment. If he also brings this to a successful conclusion and comes with the news that Lorrich Windrug is indeed my son, I will double the amount. A son of Loraine and I is worth more than all the money in my bank account. But I realize that I will have to tell him the whole story.
“Listen, it's no secret anymore that I had an extramarital affair with Miss Windrug. You had found her in Barbados a few years ago," I remind him. “I made a transfer to one Lorrich Windrug a few days ago and I know Loraine has no family. I suspect this Lorrich is my son and has yet to be in Barbados.”
“Aaahhh, I understand. You want confirmation. Don't worry, I'm leaving this afternoon. You will have the information in your email tomorrow evening and a hard copy on your desk the next day,” he tells me.
That's my man!
“I'm counting on you!” I let him know in a good mood and end the conversation. I walk to the alcohol cabinet to pour myself a strong drink. But when I hold the door, I hesitate. Nope, no more alcohol. My son expects much better from his father. From now on I live for him and his gorgeous mother.
‘Loraine’, I whisper happily. ‘A son of you and me. My treasure. What more do I want from this life?’
I drop into my leather desk chair.
After Dordrich Jr's death, I was devastated, actually, the pain has never gone away. I loved my little man and through a moment of thoughtlessness, he is lost. His lifeless body is permanent on my retina. But now I have a son again, a second chance.
In our family we place great value on sons. Males alone inherit the Fellogan assets and assume leadership positions, under the express terms of caring for the women in the family. The women, therefore, have a number of passive shares to insure their income. I was already getting ready to fight for Anele if it turns out she wanted to be in management. But now with Lorrich, I don't need that anymore, he'll take care of his sister.
‘Lorrich, my son. Daddy is waiting for you!
I throw my head back and dream away...
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