Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart (Natalia and Hamilton)

Chapter 32

Chapter 32 

Natalia’s thoughts drifted back to the present as she toweled off and returned to her room. 

The insistent jingle of Hamilton’s phone pierced the silence. Someone was bombarding him with messages, but Natalia had no idea who. 

With a flicker of irritation, Hamilton glanced at the screen before dialing out. 

“Just get her home,” he instructed curtly. 

Victor’s voice came through, tinged with confusion. “Hamilton, Eveleen’s plastered, keeps calling out for you, saying you don’t like her anymore and stuff like that. Did you two have a row?” 

Hamilton lit a cigarette and took a drag. “No.” 

Eveleen could be a real drama queen when she wanted to, kicking up a fuss just to get his 

attention. 

Like today, she hadn’t been keen on him coming home, but he had insisted on it anyway. 

“You better come and fetch her soon,” Victor said. 

Hamilton scowled. “If you don’t want to drop her off, then call her folks to send a driver.” 

Victor prodded. “What’s got you so tied up that you can’t even look after Eveleen?” 

He paused before adding. “You’re not with Natalia, are you? Hamilton, are you really tossing Eveleen aside for that girl?” 

A shadow passed across Hamilton’s face. “Who I’m with is my business. Just make sure she gets home.” 

With that, Hamilton hung up and turned to face Natalia. 

“Make it clear to Lionel tomorrow. If he really needs a translator, he can hire one elsewhere. If he can’t afford that much, he shouldn’t be running a law firm.” 

Natalia remained silent. She didn’t want to push this part–time gig away. Money was one reason. But there was also a tiny, unspoken hope she harbored–she longed to reclaim her own dreams someday, to be her own person again; not just Ms. Jenkins, Hamilton’s so–called ‘add–on‘; not just an accessory in the eyes of others, belonging to Hamilton. 

“I want to keep it. Our contract never said I couldn’t take a side job.” 

Hamilton chuckled. “So, you want to discuss contracts now? Maybe we should examine some of your recent breaches of the agreement.” 

Natalia stiffened. 

in meticulous and unfriendly detail. She had, more or less, broken several of the stipulated rules lately. If they really

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could

Fowler. I won’t cross any lines with Lionel that aren’t strictly platonic. Besides, we’ve known each other for three years, and he’s never hinted

persistence only darkened

Natalia, he muttered, “As you wish.” He then retreated

later, he emerged, dressed and ready, and left without another

Natalia lay in bed alone, pondering.

situation. 

her feelings. Probably a mix of discomfort and, strangely, a sense of routine.

Lionel, she guessed Hamilton had

was buzzing when

saw Hamilton, she huffed and moved closer to

seat away from her.

as he decided not

Why are you sitting all the way over there!” Victor, playing peacemaker, tried to soothe

Natalia’s defiance had stirred something violent within him, which he forcefully suppressed. He disliked this loss of control, especially over someone like Natalia. Perhaps

let her

do as she

as she didn’t tarnish herself before the

his expression unreadable, continuing

was tense, everyone sensing the couple’s

Victor quickly

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the picture of hurt as she turned to Hamilton. “Are you mad at me

drink?” 

you knew it might upset me, don’t do it again.”

pouted. “I didn’t mean anything by it; I

o work.” 

not really mad at Eveleen over Natalia.

someone take you home. It’s not safe for a young lady to

to a

beside Hamilton. “What are you thinking? Eveleen’s back: why

lit his cigarette. “Mind your

for you.” Victor

then added, “You’re not hung

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