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I can't help but feel the pain in my heart when I see him being kissed by another woman. Almost all the guests'attention was on us because I dropped the wine glass I was holding. Because of that, Easton went back to his senses and suddenly pushed the girl who kissed him, shocked and nervous while looking at me.

"What the hell, Easton! Why do you push me?" The woman said artfully.

I saw the face of the girl who kissed Easton, her face was very familiar to me. Only then did I realize that she was the girl I bumped into at the restaurant where my family and I had family dinner last time?

I slowly backed away because the guests were already watching us.

"R-Red." I quickly walked away and ignored her calling me. I heard the girl calling him, but Einah stopped the girl.

Furthermore, I quickly left the hotel and hailed a taxi. 

"Red! Wait." He shouted.

I quickly got into a taxi, and he knocked on the windshield.

"Sir, let's go," I ordered and the car started.

I didn't realize that tears were running down my cheeks. It's painful to see another woman attracted to him in front of me, and he didn't even push her away. He seems to like it even more.

My phone rang as I was walking up to my condo unit. And it was Easton who called, I turned off his call. In less than a second, my phone rang again.

Upon opening the door of my unit, I was irritated to answer his call.

"Can you leave me alone? I don't want to talk to you! Take your girl with you!", I shouted in frustration.

"Sweetheart, are you okay? What happened to you? This is your mom, why are you yelling at me?", Mom said in surprise. I was also surprised to find out that it was Mom calling me.

"Sorry mom, I didn't mean it." I apologized to Mommy. I pinched the bridge of my nose and took a deep breath.

"I looked for you at the party, why are you suddenly gone? Did something happen? Where are you now?" She asked me one question after another.

"I'm home mom, my social battery couldn't handle the party anymore," I gave an excuse to Mommy, but the truth is that it was because of Easton.

"I'm sorry that I took you to this party, darling. I know you are tired because of your hectic schedule."

I wiped my tears from my cheeks and responded, "Don't be sorry, Mom. It's okay, enjoy the party."

"Are you sure, darling?" She asked worriedly.

"I'm fine, mom. You don't need to worry about me," I heard her deep sigh.

"Okay, just assure me that you're fine, my daughter."

"I'm totally fine, I'm not lying to you, Mother," I assured her.

"Just call me if you need something, okay?"

"Okay." then she hung up.

I went to my room and took a bath. I soaked myself in the bathtub for a few minutes. I didn't realize that I had fallen asleep and had somehow forgotten what happened at the party earlier.

I woke up suddenly when I felt someone pull the shower curtain. So I got up after soaking in the bathtub. And I was just surprised to see Easton standing on the edge of the bathtub.

"W-What the hell are you doing here?!" 

I noticed his sleepy eyes and messy hair, even his necktie had loosened. I also noticed that he had been drinking quite a bit.

"Baby, let's talk. Please," he begged.

I took the towel hanging on my side and stood up to cover my body. He stared intently at my naked body before I covered the towel over my body. 

"Go home, Easton. I'm not in the mood to talk to you," I said and was about to pass him, but he immediately caught my arm to stop me.

"Let go of me!" I shouted at him, but he ignored it. He pulled me close to him and hugged me tightly.

"Even if it's just five minutes, Red. Listen to my explanation." He begged again.

I detected the scent of vodka on the exhalation of his breath, prompting me to release his grip on me and confront him directly. Fortunately, his embrace was not overly tight and his state of inebriation rendered him lacking in energy.

"I have no need to listen to your explanation, Easton, therefore I insist that you depart," I stated firmly.

Observing his drowsy eyes soften, he silently exited the bathroom. Curious, I trailed after him, assuming he intended to leave. However, my assumption proved incorrect.

Unbeknownst to me, my guard was lowered and he forcefully propelled me onto my bed. Climbing on top of me, he proceeded to aggressively kiss me, despite my efforts to resist his advances which were futile due to his physical strength.

His kisses grew increasingly forceful.

"Easton, cease your actions at once!" I exerted force to push him away, yet he persisted in grasping my hands and restraining me. Though his grip was firm, it was not overtly painful, so I did not make extensive efforts to free myself. "Oh, Easton... I implore you, refrain from engaging in this behavior," I pleaded with him, and the melancholy in my voice was unmistakable. Initially, he did not provide a response, as he continued to bestow kisses upon my skin. His teeth proceeded to scrape aggressively against my collarbone, before halting at my neck. With force, he bit me sufficiently to leave a mark. Despite wincing, I refrained from further resistance, as I found myself unable to make even the slightest movement. He maintained a hold on my wrists above my head and proceeded to administer intense suction and deep kisses to my neck.

"E-Easton."

Upon the sudden penetration of Easton's shaft, I found myself in a state of considerable discomfort. I made an urgent plea, hoping for him to cease his actions, yet he persisted, offering only a grunt in response. The pain in my chest left my legs numb, and tears cascaded down my face. Despite my desire to scream, my lungs lacked the capacity, and my throat was parched. Regrettably, Easton showed no indication of halting his relentless thrusting, gradually increasing his speed until reaching a climax. His audible exclamation was followed by a violent release within me, causing an intense shudder to surge throughout my body. Afterwards, he released his grip on my wrists, which fell limply onto my thighs. As I gasped for air, my chest continued to throb painfully. Seeking solace, I covered myself with a blanket, turning away from him to quietly weep, curling into a protective fetal position." In a moment of realization, he expressed remorse, stating, 

"My apologies, baby. I did not intend to impose myself upon you in such a manner."

I sensed his proximity intensify as he drew nearer to me, delicately caressing my arm as he whispered tenderly into my ear.

 "I deeply regret my actions, Raniyah. Please find it in your heart to forgive me." With that, he bestowed a kiss upon my shoulder. Despite my continual throbbing ache, I closed my eyes and endeavored to regain composure through deep inhalations. 

"Please depart,"I calmly expressed.

"But baby—"

"I implore you to depart, Easton!" I interrupted, my eyes springing open as tears welled up once again. In an attempt to suppress my sobs, I bit down on my lip.

"I have no desire to witness your countenance first thing. Therefore, I beseech you to leave, Easton!" I asserted in a resolute manner, causing him to emit a deep sigh.

"If that is your wish, I shall comply," he uttered solemnly.

And as I sensed his departure from the bed, the immense weight within my chest magnified. Throughout the night, I wept incessantly, unaware of the hour I finally succumbed to slumber, tormented by thoughts of why he subjected me to such anguish. 

"Whoa, this is the first time I've seen you in fancy office clothes. Why the sudden change? Danny asked, all curious and stuff. He couldn't stop staring at what I was wearing.

We were heading to the conference room because Daddy had called for a board meeting.

"What's the big deal anyways?" I asked him seriously. We stopped walking and Danny gave me a serious look.

"Even though your whole vibe has changed, you don't seem like the Red I know. What happened to you? Why the new look? You really took me by surprise," he said, and I couldn't help but roll my eyes.

"Oh come on, Danny! What's wrong with me dressing up for once? It's the board meeting today, you know," I told him. He took a moment to think about what I just said.

"You're right, but it just feels so random. You've never dressed like this for a board meeting before. Plus, it's a good change. Now you won't be mistaken for a mechanic in the conference room," he said.

We kept walking to the conference room. When we got there, the other shareholders were talking, and Daddy wasn't there yet, so I sat on the left side where Daddy usually sits later. 

When Daddy finally arrived, everyone went quiet and greeted him. I kissed Daddy's cheeks and went back to my seat. 

"Nice outfit," he commented, referring to what I was wearing. "You look like a badass businesswoman." I just smiled at his remark.

I just wore this because I don't have many conservative clothes. Most of my stuff is revealing since I like to party sometimes. This is the only decent dress I have. I woke up a while ago with hickeys on my chest and bruises on my wrists.

We all turned towards the door when it opened. Justine came in with his mom and the girl...

the same girl who kissed Easton last night.

She smirked at me when she noticed that I was looking at her. I quickly looked away, avoiding eye contact.

She is currently donning a black midi halter dress, accompanied by a black faux fur coat resting gracefully on her shoulders.

Mrs. Chua had the courtesy to introduce her to my father.

"Mr. Dominggo, may I introduce to you my youngest daughter, Sabrina Chua." I glanced at Justine, realizing that this was the sister he had previously mentioned.

She cordially greeted my father and she momentarily looked in my direction. Daddy proceeded to introduce Randy and me to her. I mustered a feigned smile.

"I noticed a palpable tension between the two of you," Randy whispered to me, appearing by my side without my prior knowledge.

"I was unaware of your presence," I whispered back.

"Well, it seems you couldn't tear your eyes away from Sabrina when she arrived here. I once believed Einah Torres would be your sole competitor, but it appears there is another one."

I scoffed.

"Einah and I are merely rivals on the racetrack. Sabrina Chua, on the other hand, is an entirely different matter, Brother."

He grinned mischievously.

"So you're telling me that Sabrina Chua and you are engaged in a fierce competition for Easton's affections? Is there something you now know, little sister, about the history these two share?"

I furrowed my brows.

"What history are you referring to?" I inquired with curiosity.

He simply shrugged his shoulders and offered no response, as the meeting was about to commence.

What is the history he is alluding to between Sabrina Chua and Easton?