Chapter 50 Part 1
I yawn the moment I wake up feeling the pain in my head. I sit up and look around only to find that I’m not home, it’s not my favorite place even though it’s part of the bar for the reason that I can still smell the liquor from down stairs and it’s still early but there’s already loud music that I can hear from a distance… I only get to stay here when I’m pretty drunk and can’t drive myself home.
“You’re finally awake.”
“Kate, what are you doing here?” I asked as she approach me and handed me a bottle of water.
“Yeah, I’m the one who drag your ass up here. You were drunk and I just save you from getting killed by your sister.”
My eyes widen when she said that and just like flash
Chapter50 Part 2“Why did you bring him here?” Ezra whispered angrily at me while looking at Luke who’s now talking to someone on the phone.“He’s Luke, Ez and he’s help us, he’s calling all the security that he can get.”He shake his head but later on nodded and before I knew it I’m now sitting on the van and listening to the plan, Ezra and Luke are the one talking and the two look so different as they plan it all out.I was so caught up by the shaking of my hands and nervousness that I didn’t realize that I had to bring all my money.I tug Ezra’s clothes and he looks at me annoyed as they stopped talking. “He wants my money, all of it.” I gulp and my tears began to fall.That made them all stopped.
Chapter51“Miss Ana, what can you say about the people who lost their loved ones during the bombing?”“Are the accusation about the bombing your fault really true?”“Fans have been saying that this is because of your arrogant personality that you made a lot of enemies in the past?”“Do you have a suspect of who did this?”“Did you compensate the lives that you have caused?”“Are you leaving because you feel guilty?”“Why are you escaping the chaos that you have caused?”I remain my poker face as the question continue, the crowded people, the flash flashing before my eyes and the clicking of the camera, and I continue to walk wi
Chapter52“Here you are, we thought we wouldn’t find you.” Lauren hug me tightly and Yen gave me this weird look that made me roll my eyes at her.“I bump into Luke. I didn’t know he’s here?”“Oh, I also found out that he’s an investor. He has been increasing his asset. Where is he now?”“I don’t know.”I should probably say he has gone home? I think my words will drive him to go home but I guess not because Lauren’s eyes are glued to my back and before I knew it they are conversing with each other and Yen use that an opportunity to poke me on my side ways.“What was that all about?”“I don’t know, you probably shouldn’t have left me alone with
Chapter53 I feel like the time stop as I look at him. He’s here… he came back, all the pain that I have been keeping on the ride came back to me like wild fire and I don’t understand myself anymore… I don’t want to be a cheat… especially to my sister, and Luke is just a temptation and even though I keep reminding myself about that, I just fold when he’s near and my decision is clouded by just looking at him… and I don’t want him to be reason why Pearl and I are fighting, I’m over it but my body doesn’t seems to agree especially that the tears I have shed won’t stop even after seeing Luke.and why does he have to see me like this?“Answer me, Ana.” He whispered and I shake my head as I cover my face using both of my hands.
Chapter 54 Part 1The moment we enter the car I immediately call Monica--my investigator and told her about what happen, as one of my security is left at the scene for them to immediately take the information about what happen. I might not seen who drive the car and if someone died with what happen but I don’t think I want to know anymore, I’m actually just staying strong for all of this but truthfully I just want this to end and I want to rest.“Ana! What is happening?”Pearl keep asking the moment we enter the car as she notice that some black car is following us and leading us.“It’s my security.” I said.I really don’t know how to explain this to her as I know she would panic and wouldn’t know how to react and take all the information, I know that she can’t handle this and she would told me to stop this all but I just can’t. There’s no turning back.“Then where are we going?” She can’t help but look at her phone. I immediately look away after seeing the cover of her phone… it’s he
Chapter54 Part 2Luke’s POV“What will they talk about?” My brow creased as I felt the tension between the twins as they climb upstairs and enter a room, probably Ana’s room.Did my wife found out about what happen last month?just thinking about it sent shiver to my spine and thought that Ana wouldn’t do that right? She wants the best for her sister and I don’t even know I’m still the best for her after all the mistake and temptation I have while being her wife.I just don’t know what gotten to me to feel something towards her sister. It all started when she changed… I had left for a business trip and when I came back she change, and I feel like she’s a different person, I don’t know what happen to her but she’s not herself and we constantly figh
Chapter55“What’s the meaning of this, Ana?”“I don’t think I should explain myself.” I try to remain calm and didn’t show emotions, and he looks at me with his stoic expression, like he doesn’t believe a word I said.“Don’t tell me… no, that can’t be the reason right?”“I don’t know what you’re thinking about, Luke? Why do you look so terrified, like I did something so wrong?”“Because you did something wrong! Explain to me why my wife’s painting is here when she was at her lowest and painted this as we lost our daughter… or don’t tell me, that it was you?”My heart skipped a beat after he said that… just hearing him say those words sent
Chapter56 Part 1Pearl’s POVHatred… it’s a heavy word for me and for the past year living my life with the command of my mother I have thought of that word a lot, it enter my mind and exited like a cycle, I felt that every time she wants me to do something that I don’t… in other word living my life she had design for me… I have always hatred towards her but that didn’t mean that I did not love he her in some times but right now I just want to see her and express my sympathy at her, she have been through enough and she’s dealing something big right now and I’m a pain in the ass.“Is Ana home?” I asked the maid cleaning the backyard. This is the first time I stepped into the house and actually look at the surroundings. It didn’t cha
Chapter 105I don’t know what’s the difference. They say married life is really different and you can’t go out anymore because you have to be cautious because you have now a partner to think about and if you have kids you’ll have to make sure that they’re well taken care of before you go for a night out but actually I don’t see a difference… maybe because I’ve always experience those and Luke and I already know each other because we experience living together… maybe the only difference is that we have the papers to prove that we’re married and nothing can tear us apart now because of that paper and if someone tries to I’m just going to tear that person apart.“When will we get tired of each other?” I chuckle as I asked that question to Luke. We got home from our honeymoon a week ago but
Chapter 104Luke’s POVIt’s killing me that three months has passed and I haven’t yet proposed to Ana. I’ve been waiting for that time to come and I want to be married at her and prove her how much I love her. I know I’ve been saying those words to her everyday but there’s something about being married that makes it different because after all that’s where we started and I wanted to make it come true.“You sure about this?”“What do you mean by that? Of course I’m sure. I fucking love her and nothing is going to change my mind.”James laugh at my response and pat me at the back. “You’re so hot headed. I’m just making sure that you’re not backing out especially that Ana can be hard to handle.” I gave him a glre. Why does he ca
Chapter 103“You sure about this? We can back out if you want. There’s no need for this actually. People can be so mean and we shouldn’t care about what they think of us… because what’s important is that we’re happy together.”I’m pacing as I said those words to Luke. We’re already at the back stage of the interview that we’re having right now and I’m actually the one who’s nervous because Luke seems to be calm and just looking at me with a smile on his face.“this isn’t funny, Luke.”He chuckle and stood up from his seat and made me sit on the couch. “Calm down. Yes we don’t need people’s validation but you said we need to do this for our kids to be safe and not be bullied… so let’s just go through this
Chapter 102I can’t help but smile upon looking at Luke having fun with the kids. We’re at the playground after we fetch them from school… the same playground they were kidnapped, near our house. It still hurt thinking about those happenings but slowly we’re building memories here to buried those bad memories.“Mommy, can’t we stay a little longer?” Sapphire asked me and I raised my brows at Luke and he shrugged his shoulders.I smile at Sapphire and shake my head. “I’m sorry, baby. Let’s come back here another time, we have to eat our dinner and it’s getting dark.”Both pouted with my response and ran to Luke for help but Luke carried them and whispered something to them as we walk our way to the car and we arrive home not even long after.“Mom!&rdqu
Chapter 101 Part 2Luke’s POVHow did we ran into each other? Why does she has to see me in this state? I feel ashamed and I want to hide and seeing her face made me have the urge to go to her and hug her tight and not think of the consequence later on but I just can’t help but ran away because I’m a coward.I knew that when I left, I knew that I don’t want to see her as she will remind me of pain… and at the same time I will remind her for the pain that my mother had caused her and I don’t want to hurt her anymore… I already done enough but when I ran away from him I can’t help but look back and when she was crying on the streets I suddenly want to come back to her but I stopped myself before I could do so... because I’m still not ready.How funny bec
Chapter 101 Part 1Eating, laughing and bonding. That’s what we’re doing right now after winning the trial but I know I definitely saw him and he was looking at us and I didn’t see his reaction because of the people but I know it’s Luke… don’t know why I’m acting like this but maybe because I miss him… six months and he showed up, is he happy for me? When will he return? Is he going to come back though?A lot of thought came to my mind but I snap back from reality when I notice the twins hugs me from my legs. I smiled to both of them before squatting down.“Are you guys happy?” I whispered and both nodded as they kiss both of my cheeks.I bite my lips as I feel their embrace. Looking at them and hugging them reminds me of him… that always happen and today I’ll more emotional
Chapter 100“I’m sorry. I was so stuborn yesterday. I didn’t realize that someone might be nosy enough to take a picture of us.”“It’s already done, there’s nothing we can do about it.”He’s driving us home as our picnic has just finished and I was a little shock that he knows about the article, I’m thinking he was silent about it as he doesn’t want to ruin the picnic and the same goes for me.The kids are playing with their toys at the back seat and singing nursery rhymes while we’re talking seriously at the front seat.“But still… as you said, it might affect the trial.” He looks guilty and I can’t help but raise a brow at him.“I thought you don’t care about the trial anymore? You said that it does
Chapter 99 Part 2“Ana is officially back!”They cheered that made me laugh. We’re at the bar after the success of our photo shoot. I got to meet my former model friends in the shoot as it was a big project and now after a week of work we’ve finally wrapped up and as a celebration we went here to party and I kind of admit that I miss partying. I mean I could still party if I want to but things have change and I had other priority like the kids, and actually I am kind of wondering how they are doing but Yen and mom are home taking care of them so I feel at ease… especially that there will be no threat that Chloe is in prison.“Stop it.” We’re all laughing as we’re having our drinks and at first I thought we were tired but I guess we still have the energy as we’re dancing at the dance floor feeling the vibe of t
Chapter 99 Part 1“You were so brave.” Mom hugged me tightly and kiss my forehead, she’s teary-eyed while I try myself not to get emotional as we hugged each other. “Don’t worry too much, the end is near. I can feel it.” Mom whisper after breaking our hug and I just smile at her in response.“We’re getting good feedback after the press conference and they are really believing us because of the evidence that you hand out to the reporters.”After arriving home I was shock that they prepared something everyone is here. Mom, Yen, Dad, Evan, Ann, Pearl, James, and of course Kate. Everyone is here… yet something feels so empty… someone is missing in my heart and I may be facing a victory right now but it doesn’t feel like it especially that he’s not here to celebrate with us… because I thin