Chapter: Chapter 17: An EscapeWhen Patricia was young, she would cry for help to escape everything that pains her. She wanted to disappear and die so she could stop feeling helpless. She learned the hard way, and she doesn't want to repeat the same mistake of not doing anything about her problems. She's tired of running away just because she can't control the situation according to her will."Are you sure we'll be okay here?" Lily asked when they arrived at their townhouse.She called her best friend so Patricia could inform Lily about her plans. Patricia just wanted to tell Lily, but the girl was hardheaded and insisted on coming.Patricia stared at the manor, "Yes, this is the place. The answer to my questions.""I'm not sure. Alejandro-"The slip of Lily's tongue made Patricia suddenly feel the churn of burning sensation crawl on her skin. It's not a good one though. Her stomach churns at the sound of her husband's friend."What do you mean?"Her best friend's eyes start to wander around, not meeting hers. So s
Last Updated: 2023-09-19
Chapter: Chapter 16: Luca Silvestri'sShe left. His wife left him. Luca was devastated when he went home and couldn't find Patricia. He already had a hunch that his wife won't easily forgive him, but he didn't think it would resort to this situation. His wife knows how dangerous it is to leave without a bodyguard, but being the hardheaded woman she was, she still left the house without someone."Fuck it." He whispered under his breath. A part of him is relieved to know where she is, but it's still not enough. He wants to hold her. Luca can never calm down unless he is with his wife.She may not know it, but Luca put a tracker on her engagement ring. So he knows that she's on her way to the abandoned house they were supposed to visit."Your wife's hold on you is scary," Alejandro commented when he saw the devastated and horrified look of Luca.Luca threw a glare at his friend because he knows what Alejandro is thinking, "Shut up."Instead of shutting his mouth to save himself, Alejandro cracked a sly smile. Further teasing
Last Updated: 2023-04-12
Chapter: Chapter 15: Another Secret?"What are you doing here?""I see you are now back in your apartment. Did you already find out that your husband is a mafia don? How does it feel?" William asked tauntingly. He's very different from the soft spoken William she once had.Just when Patricia thought her day couldn't get any worst. William showed up in her apartment. How did he knew doesn't matter anymore. For sure her father sent him to take Patricia back. They're probably laughing because of her misfortune."You've been keeping tabs on me? Why can't all of you just mind your own business?""Your parents are worried of you."Patricia scoffed, only a fool would believe that her parents really cared for her. "Sure, they are.""Let's go home, Tricia. Stop living this kind of life.""Kind of life?""As Patricia Arquette. Stop it. You deserve the whole world, you should travel and wore expensive things. Go and do everything you want, you don't need to work your ass for money. You have that already.""You're ridiculous. What h
Last Updated: 2023-04-06
Chapter: Chapter 14 Breaking Point"Stop." She pleaded when Luca was about to take a step towards her.He halted on his step, his cold eyes bore to her. "Didn't I tell you to go home? What the fuck are you still doing here?""Are you for real?! Really, Luca?!"He sigh in resignation, "Let's go home."Patricia took a step backwards, wiping away her tears. She can't believe she fell for his trap. "No! Who are you, really?""D-didn't she knows what you do Luca?" Isabella tauntingly asked even though she's having a hard time."Shut up." Luca gritted his teeth. His comrades didn't do anything, they better knew not to let Luca's wife see such cruelty."He kills people, Patti. He's part of the mafia. He works on the shadow, trying to lure people into his world."Patricia stared at Luca in disbelief. She can't believe that the man she had shared her dreams about is one of the people she hates the most.Luca knew how she hated the guts of a mafia. Out of all the people Patricia trusted, Luca is the one who managed to enter and
Last Updated: 2023-04-03
Chapter: Chapter 13 TruthAfter her interview with Catarina, Luca made sure that it was nothing. He once worked for them, but it's just it. Although it made her doubtful, she trusted him. And she's glad, because their relationship started to go well.A frown was evident on Patricia's gorgeous face as she scanned her phone. She's waiting for her husband to arrive and pick her up but it's already 20 minutes after she finished interviewing one of the elites. Luca was never been late, and tonight is the first time that he failed to fetch her. She's worried sick because of that and negative thoughts are starting to cloud her mind.Her father and William are always been a threat to their relationship. It's been months and her parents couldn't still accept the fact that she married Luca. And it's also been months since their investigation about her grandpa's death was halt.She tried to call Luca again after multiple times of trying, but he is not answering the phone.Did something bad happen?"Are you okay?" Alejand
Last Updated: 2023-04-02
Chapter: Chapter 12: The InterviewPatricia turned on the recorder before she starts the interview. Catarina, Don Lorenzo's youngest daughter, is one of the activists calling for change. She hates to admit it, but Catarina had influenced numerous people to participate in specific campaigns."Let's start with your introducing yourself," Patricia trailed as she stares at the paper in front of her."Catarina Lorenzo, youngest daughter of Don Lorenzo. Law student.""Direct to the point. Why did you become an activist yourself? Are there any reasons or specific happenings which made you turn this way?""I am aware that my Dad has been very active in illegal activities in the past, but I'm different. I wanted fairness in this country. The reason why I pursue law was not to influence or manipulate the truth. But to speak for the people whose voices were stolen from them."Patricia won't deny that Catarina's answer is on point. She admires her for that, but she still doesn't fully trust her. It could be a facade.'Let's give h
Last Updated: 2023-04-01