CHAPTER 25- BROKENNESS

The next day was a Monday and the office was at its busiest. Later that day, Davian, Allison and Esra had gone out for a lunch date just the three of them. It was relaxing bonding with her two most favorite people in the world. A lot of chatting and laughing was done and everything was innocent and blissful until the thirty minutes break came to an end.

This is a lot. Allison said, receiving the bulk load of files from her boss.

You have to type every single thing in there and make sure you save them into the system.

I will. Which means I'll be working late tonight.

I'm glad you realized that in time.

Allison bowed curtly before leaving the office. He had been overworking her a little more than usual.

Scheming Asshole! She thought, taking off her glasses and rubbing her eyes, feeling stressed.

Two hundred files, each containing not less than a hundred thousand words. She kept a cup of hot coffee by her side, even if it was not a proper ethic to keep food close to the computer but who cares?!

He made her work this late, she might as well find a way to keep herself from drifting off. She kept tapping away frantically on the keyboard. She checked the time. "12:35am". Allison sighed, still tapping away. She was a hundred and fifty files down. She should be out of here by the time the clock strikes two.

At exactly one, she felt the need to use the restroom. She was the only one in the whole building and it was a little frightening that night. The restroom was just after the General Manger's office. If only Davian were here with her. Allison thought, she would give him a call once she got back from the restroom. She chuckled at the memory of their trio lunch date with Esra that afternoon.

Come on Ally, it's time you two tied the damn knot already.

That's exactly what I keep telling her.

I can't wait to be your maid of honor bestie.

And a godmother too. Davian added.

That's true! You're my best friend so your child automatically becomes my godchild! Come on Ally what are you waiting for.

Enough with you two! She laughed. How long has this conspiracy being going on behind my back?!

Allison sighed, walking out of her office and heading to the restroom but odd enough, as she approached Davian's office, she could hear strange noises.

Huh?! Was she not the only one working late?

She slowly approached the door and the noises only got louder. By now, she could tell they were moans and groans. What was going on? She slammed the door open! The scene on the office desk, caught her throat. Draining her of air as tears breamed around her eyes.

"Davian? Esra? What the hell...?!"

The two of them were shocked to see her and immediately disentangled themselves with Esra frantically scrambling for her clothes and putting them back on.

Allison...how are you still...aren't you supposed to be home? Davian asked, approaching her but his face was welcomed with a slap from the furiously hurt woman.

How dare you two? You both were actually having an affair right underneath my nose?! Tears trailed down her eyes. Davian how could you? And you Esra? How the hell did you go through with this?! We've know each other for years? How could you both betray me like this? Allison cried out.

Urgh! Esra scoffed irritatedly. Wipe those tears already, you're making me sick!

Wh...what? Allison couldn't believe her ears. How long have you two been making a fool of me?

Since before you left for Caribbean.

Interesting. That long huh? She asked, pained.

Oh cut it out! You should be glad I helped you keep your man sane when you couldn't. You're boring Allison. What man wants a boring partner?

I see...so is this what it's about? You asshole! I thought we were comfortable with waiting till we were married?! She asked Davian, hurt. Talk to me Davian!

You heard her right. He said, coldly.

What? Allison could feel her heart shatter.

Esra wrapped her arms around Davian and kissed him right in front of her.

You're welcome to watch if you want dear Ally. I'll be generous enough and teach you a few tricks on how to keep your man wanting more. She chuckled mockingly.

How dare you? Let go off him! Allison yelled, pulling Esra away, causing Esra to slap her.

Allison held her face, her cheek, red and bruised and what hurt her the most was that Davian didn't even bat an eye. He didn't care. This was his true colors afterall. With tears running down her eyes, she ran out of the office. Her heart was heavy and she felt like she couldn't breathe. This was a double heart break. Her boyfriend and best friend. She had lost two favorite personalities in one night and neither of them cared about her.

Keep a close eye on them both.

You're naive pet, way too naive

A big bang incident to harden you forever.

To think Hades was right all this while. She reached for the elevator only for them both to appear before her.

What do you want?

Allison...Davian started, softly...you know you don't want to leave me. You love me too much darling.

The hell I do.

Come on, we can fix this.

Ofcourse. She said, bitterly. You manipulating scumbag!

I'm giving you a chance Allison. Davian said, sounding more like a warning.

You cheating bastard! You must have such a rotten ego to stand here and tell me such crap!

Well you've laid your cards, I'm sorry.

What?

You're boring Allison and naive so so naive and I guess that was why using you was so easy.

In the next Instant, Esra pushed her into the elevator and locked her in.

What no! Let me out!

Nighty-night sweet Ally. She chuckled, mockingly and Allison heard their footsteps disappearing further away from the door.

She frantically pressed all the buttons she could find but the power had obviously been cut off. This was bad! It was dark! So dark! Too dark! She searched her pockets and brought out her phone, the battery was already dying. Allison sat hopelessly on one corner of the elevator, weeping silently. Was Davian really this cruel? He was so good to her. How could her do this to her? Davian knows about her phobias of dark spaces, how could he? Allison sat there, leaning her head on the wall, sobbing.

LENSHAW MANSION

1:00am

Ring...Ring...Ring...

Hades got up to the sound of his phone ringing. It was Bruce, after a few talks about business, He hung up and since there was no way He could fall asleep immediately, He decided to go downstairs and paint something simple but then Bruce called again.

What is it? I thought we cleared that issue up already.

H...H...Ha...Hades...?

His eyes flickered at the small, frightened voice on the other end. He stared into his phone screen. The voice went on...breaking into tears.

It's..it's dark...so dark...it's too dark...I can't see...I can't see anything...

Allison? Where are you?

...I'm in the office, the elevator on the tenth floor, it's.....

Hang Up!

Damn it! He cussed, reaching for a shirt in his wardrobe. Her battery had probably died. He had to go see what was wrong.

Allison couldn't explain the relief that washed over her when the door came open. It was Hades on the other side. The power was finally back on but she looked a mess from all the crying. Without a word, he led her to his car and they were both driving away into the night. She lay her head on the head rest, tired and exhausted. The minute she opened her eyes, she realized, she had overslept a little and it was 3am and worse of all, she was not in her bedroom. Hades walked in on her, she was looking dazed.

I'm at your house? She asked.

You feel asleep. He simply said.

Thank you.

She honestly had no strength left in her to batter words with anyone that night. The ones she thought were her best of friends had deserted her and now even kindness from the devil was a luxury to her now. Her suit was hanging on the wardrobe, leaving just the straight long rumble-styled dress she was wearing. She pursed her lips in bitterness. To think she thought Davian had bought her such a designer out of love.

What happened there? He asked, more formal than concerned.

She got up, walking to the table and reaching for the bottle of water there. The room was dim lit, black and gold interiors as was the rest of the mansion. How can one have so much gold? She shook her head, an ache was building up.

Davian and Esra...you were right. She smiled, bitterly.

It was only a suspicion but now it's safe to say I was.

I'm so heartbroken, I can't even believe this. I wish it was all a bad dream.

He had wished same the night Venice died.

Thank you for bringing me home and...she smiled, realizing...you made those two work late also didn't you?

Hades shrugged.

You knew they wouldn't be able to keep their hands off each other if left in the same space. She said, bitterly. And you knew that was the only was I'd see the truth and stopped being blind. Literally anyways.

Now that you know you've been played? What now?

I don't know, take revenge maybe?

How? He asked, liking the aspect of revenge. Revenge was a must but he had to know the method she was thinking of.

I want to get back at him in the same way. Play his own music but as my own. She said, angry and upset. All the hurt was gone.

Hades frowned. That wasn't fun. She was planning on sleeping around just like he did. That was awful. He thought. He had to show her she was making a mistake.

That's not right.

I don't fucking care!

You should pet, you're not the wild type.

Well watch me! I'm tired with people thinking I'm weak and naive and so they can trample over me like a doormat and still reuse anytime they so wish!

Your mind is made up?

Yes.

Who is it going to be?

I don't know, maybe one of his own close friends? Yes, that should be a stab at his rotten heart.

Hades smirked.

What's funny?

Nothing hurts more than bloodline. He said, swiftly pulling her in, she was surprised.

Wh..what? Her eyes widened at the realization.

Having second thoughts pet? Hades asked, tilting his head and holding her unsteady gaze.

Her heart was thumping so fast inside of her, his firm grip was round her waist, he was so much bigger than her small stature and their bodies was so close, she thought she would melt away any time soon. "Nephew and Uncle."A perfect revenge? What could be better? You're boring Allison and naive so so naive and I guess that was why using you was so easy. Those words sealed her resolve.

No. She replied.

Good girl. He praised, his voice was a low husky whisper as He circled his thumb down her lower lip.

Sweet, innocent thing. He thought, almost absentmindedly.

Are you....are you going to make love to me now? She asked, her voice shaky.

I don't make love sweetheart......His arms pulled her tightly....I Fuck, Hard!

Her breath caught up in her throat at the last statement. It took her while to realize she was dealing with a psychopath. He took her lips into his and kissed her. He was surprisingly gentle. His lips were light and soft on hers, a mere brushing of his mouth against hers but it was enough to send a tinge of shivers rushing down her spine.

Gradually, his kiss deepened, his lips sinking into hers and his hands held her waist, further pressing her slender body against his rock hard one and as the kiss grew, she found herself totally helpless to her own desires, her lips opening to him, letting him take as much of her as He wanted.

Her hands went instinctively to his chest, undoing his buttons, till his sleeve was off leaving just his Pants. Just when she thought, this feeling wouldn't get any better, just when her body ached for more. Hades broke the kiss much to her disappointment as He held both her hands by the wrist, above her head whilst supporting her waist with his other hand. He stared into her confused eyes.

Wh..at? What's wrong?

Now tell me little pet, how does doing this make you any different from Davian?

What?

At the end of the day, you're no different from him darling, you're no saint! You both are just pathetic cheats!

The smirk on his lips were all she needed to tear her already broken heart apart totally. Everything laced in that sadistic smile ranking from sarcasm, mockery and how naive she had been once again.

How dare you? You used me. She felt so stupid, she needed to get out and cry somewhere far away.

No. Hades frowned, letting go of her wrist, which burned now from his tight grip.

I only showed you how sleeping with someone else to get back at him wouldn't work.

Wow! Thanks, thanks for the little tease, thanks for using me because it felt totally necessary at that point in time and thanks for everything Hades Lenshaw. She said, spitefully, hurriedly picking up her suit and bag, fighting so hard to keep back her tears. She turned around before reaching for the doorknob.

And be rest assured. The Lenshaws won't ever hear from me again! You all have done a wonderful job in making a fool of me and for that I'm very grateful. If not for anything then for the lesson I've learned. Allison said, before leaving and slamming the door shut.

Hades watched her leave, she was so broken, he knew but if she were anything like him, this should be one of the best thing that had ever happened to the rose themed world her father had painted for her. She's just in too much pain to realize that now. Brokenness was good and now with those pieces, she had a chance to reshape...

"Her Pathetic Existence"

Just like He did with his.....