A Few Days Ago The sun was hidden beneath the horizon. He was staring, lost in deep thinking, hands shoved in his pocket. He didn't get the response he was expecting from his wife after seeing her brother and friend, especially her brother. He couldn't push away her gloomy face. Her words were ringing in his ears. " Did we get any lead?" He asked Robbie, still locking his gaze out of the glass wall. " Bastard! No records! " Robbie bellowed. He plucked his gaze from the bright red-orange sky and stared at him. Robbie raked both hands in his hair and fisted them. ' His mocking smirk is gone. I haven't seen him this frustrated and exasperated. ' He strode ahead, " What has changed you? " He tilted his head slightly. Robbie looked up at him with a deep scowl, " What are you talking about? " He snorted and pushed himself to his feet. " You know what I'm asking, " His voice was impassive as he hoisted his hand up and rubbed his jaw.
He got behind the wheels. Robbie sat in the passenger seat and Frenk sat next to Michail in the back seat. Frank wasn't from his world, but he was aware when he stepped into his casino that he was going to face the most dangerous people. Anger was fueling inside him. He was recalling her face, but he wanted her instead of imagination. He dealt with the captured man in the dungeon. He was damn sure it was Stefano behind all this doing. He was looking for proof. He has tried his best to be friendly with them, after their mistake too. Michail, he was doing all this for him. He pulled over the car in front of the mansion, " Robbie! Help Michail, " He said in a curt tone. Hurriedly, he got off it. " I'll be fine. I need to see Lana, " He heard him. Taking the stairs, he marched toward the room. He sighed deeply, and his shoulders sagged when he glanced at her beautiful, peaceful face. He locked the door behind him. He removed his coat. Carelessly, he th
He huffed in frustration but stayed silent. Her eyes were on him. They were discussing business in the Russian language. Her face was showing sadness. ' He's cunning. He always does this when he doesn't want me to know. It's definitely something irking. I may not be familiar with the language but I can guess from his expression. Whatever it is. It's not good. ' Abruptly his hand crawled on her thigh. He held her hand and circled his thumb on the back of her hand. She glanced down at his hand. She wanted to argue but It wasn't wise to do so in front of them. She sighed and lifted her gaze. Frank was looking at her gloomily. She saw his remorseful eyes. Her chest tightened at the thought that this pain was given by her. She wanted to forget his mistake too. She was fearing, he'd do the same thing to Gretta. She glanced at Gretta, who was reading her book with a small smile. " Brother, will you have a walk with me? " She asked. She needed to do this f
PRESENT The room was pierced with loud screams. She quickly worked on the rope around her feet, " Jeena! Jeena! " She screamed with tears. She panicked at the sight of her in blood. She stepped out of the ropes and put Jenna's head in her lap. She was writhing in pain and breathing heavily. She pressed her palm on her bleeding shoulder. She could feel a shiver running down her body. " You! Dared to kill my mother." Lucas snarled and he threw a fist at Stefano's face. She was startled by the information. Her focus was on Jeena. She grabbed her with her bloodied hand, " Jeena, you'll be fine." Tears streamed down Jeena's eyes but her gaze was on her husband as she couldn't trust whatever just happened now. " Stop, " Jeena's voice was so weak that it was hardly audible. Stefano spitted the blood. He glared at Lucas with red eyes. He lifted his gun at him. She glanced at them with tearful eyes. ' If he'll kill Lucas we can't save Jeena. She
She snapped open her eyes. Her breathing was harsh to her ears and the pounding in her heart was louder. Fear ran through her and she shuddered when all the worse memories flooded through her mind, " Jeena, " She breathed heavily. Kathie shook her by her shoulder, " Mia! Calm down. You're home. Jeena is out of danger. You need to calm down. " She stared at Kattie with watery eyes. She gazed around at the familiar walls, " Ethan? " She whispered. " He'll be back soon. Do you want me to call him? " Kattie asked concernedly. A pang of disappointment made her heart heavy as Jeena's pale face flashed before her eyes, " I wanna see Jeena." She said anxiously. " Wait, " Kattie said as she ran her fingers on the touch screen of her phone. She glanced at her phone nervously. She couldn't see, what was she doing? For sure, her fingers were moving, " What are you doing? " She finally asked. " Robbie is waiting for us in the garage, " Kattie r
She slowly peeled her lids open. She slipped her hand on the mattress and found it empty. She twirled on her back and stared at the empty place. Clenching the sheet to her chest, she sat on it, straightening her back, and roamed her eyes in the room. But she could hear the running water in the washroom. She was going to put her feet down, when Ethan came out of the washroom only in his boxer, " Good morning, Love, " He bent ahead and kissed her cheek. She smiled looking up at him, " Morning, " She smiled. He slipped his arms under her thighs and back, picking her up along with the sheet. She gripped his shoulder. Her thoughts ran back to Jeena, " Are we going to see Jenna? " She asked, hopefully. He nodded and kissed her again. She couldn’t help the smile that broke free. She stepped out of the car as it pulled over at the entrance of the hospital. He tossed the keys at his man as he put his hand over her back. They sauntered togethe
With one last splash of water, she trudged back to the bathroom’s door. She froze when she saw Martino waiting for her on the couch. She stopped dead on her feet, her heart began to run. She felt a tremor running along with her limbs. All could she think.... what if Ethan would find it out. He loathed another man around her. His every rule was engraved on her soul. " Hi, " Martino got on his feet at her sight. His usual smile tugged on his lips. He rolled his eyes when he saw her expression, " I'm not going to eat you, Mia. " He said and motioned at the door. It was impossible to predict the reason for his being in her room. It sounded like a good idea to walk out of the room. That seemed to her more comfortable. " How is Jeena? " She asked him whenever she controlled her fear. " Doing well. Mom asked me to check on you. Are you alright? " He asked. She stopped walking. It was the last thing she wanted to discuss, " You didn't tell Ethan.
Her phone beeped in her hand. Excitedly, she swiped on the new popped up message. ' I'm sending my driver. He must be waiting outside. ' Her face erupted into a huge smile. She slipped her feet in the black plump heels and clinched the purse in her hand. She walked out of the room as she dropped the phone in her purse and zipped it to seal. " Someone is looking beautiful. " Michail smiled, stopping near the stairs. " Thanks, I'm going out with Ethan. " she smiled. He nodded and extended his arm, " May I? " He smiled. She giggled and put her arm around his strong arm. Michail could look menacing, which made her scared but he didn't hurt her. He knew to respect the wife of his boss, his brother. " Jeena asked me to talk to you. She told me about Lana's behavior. " He said in his stern voice. She glanced at him with a frightened look in her eyes, " D.. did you hurt her? " She asked, she was having difficulty walking with him
He saw dread turning into pure terror as her gaze moved around her. It made him leave everything and closed his arms around her. He did not want to spoil his plan. He held himself back. A muscle tickled in his jaw staring at the rope around her wrists. His cold and hard gaze turned fright when she passed out. Ivan curled his arms around her. He could not shake off his feelings. He took long strides toward her. His gaze was dark and dangerous. "Not so easy, son." Stefano came gasping Svetlana's hand. His gun pressed against his wife's head. He glowered at him. His gaze was trained on them. His breathing was calmed but his beast was ready to claw. "Ethan!" Svetlana cried as she wiggled her arm to get free from his hold. Her face was contorted in fear. His mostly attention was averted to his wife. She was very sensitive to pain. His knuckles turned white around his gun as he fought his anger, "Stefano!" He hissed, tilting his face as his blazing
It was computerized. Kattie punched the code and the door opened. She drove the car inside. 'It feels weird that she's my husband's ex and knows everything about him. About his secret places. She must have come here with him.' It was dark but she could tell this place was beautiful. It reminded her of her kidnapping place. She smiled considering the old days. Her sadness disappeared, recalling time. "You're blushing, Mia," Kattie asked as she drove toward the garage. 'I don't think you'll like it. The mention of how I met Ethan and got married to him could hurt her.' She shook her head, "Just thinking about Ethan," She said, blushing. Kattie parked the car. The engine died. She opened the door and stepped out of the car. "Yeah, only he can make you blush in such a nervous condition." Kattie chuckled as she closed the door of the car after getting off, but it didn't reach her eyes. She was looking nervous as hel
She felt a hand shaking her shoulder and a sligh voice in her ear. She shoved away from the hand that was gripping her arm. "Mia," Someone shook her again, more strongly. She opened her mouth. But a soft hand enclosed her mouth. Her eyes dilated in dread. She glanced straight with big eyes and heaved a deep sigh. She held her hand to push it away from her mouth. But Kattie shook her head. She drew herself into a sitting position. A backpack was hung on her shoulders and the same basket was resting on the edge of the old bed, "I wanna.." Kattie closed her hand over her mouth again. A strange feeling permeated the air. She held her hand and pushed it down, "What are you doing, Kattie?" She asked in a whisper. "Come with me. I'll explain everything to you." Kattie promised. She shook her head as she darted her gaze around to see him. It wasn't fully dark, "Where's Ethan?" She asked. "Mia, we don't have time. For
Kattie passed her a pillow. She took it from her and placed it behind her back. She rested against it and felt relief from back pain. "You're missing him." She asked. 'He didn't send me away from him. He should be the one to inform me, not Michail. If Kattie hadn't pulled his mask. We would have never known it. ' "Yes," She squinted at the door. She was expecting him to walk in at any time. "And you're expecting him too!" Kattie said it with more enthusiasm. She glanced at her and shrugged, "Just feeling it," She said. "I've sent a message to Ethan." Kattie smiled as wiggled her brows. She didn't imagine this side for her. But she loved it, her friendship. She winced and felt tingling in her body, "But our phones aren't working." She lowered her voice. She wasn't sure. Would Michail approve it or not? Kattie drew her face closer, "I told you about the satellite phone." She asked. She nodded, "Did you text,
Her heart was pounding and her hands were shaking. She tried the door. She couldn't jump in this condition. It was locked. 'How did he know about my pregnancy? Ethan trusted him. He must have told him everything. He betrayed him. What would he do to us? Kattie shouldn't be here. I'd be responsible for everything. He would ask for a big ransom. I wish! He isn't working for Stefano.' "Are you working for Stefano?" she asked with a distasteful voice. "Are you planning to jump out of the car in this condition?" His gaze turned to her through the rearview mirror, "It's locked." He added. Kattie winced, "No, it's stupidity, Mia." She moved forward and pulled her hand away and shook her head furiously. Her eyes closed as she tried to calm her breathing, "I wasn't even thinking about it." She said. "You should eat something," Kattie breathed and gave a box of cookies. She could see fear in her eyes and her hands were shaking. She too
When they reached the store again. Everything was sabotaged. Two guards were lying on the ground. They were beaten up badly. Kattie was clenching the gun in both hands. There were five goons. Ivan hurried toward her, his knuckles were white with his hold on them. "Ma'am," He said. She stepped back, "Thank you, you came." Her eyes rested on the blood line on the arm, "Kattie! You're bleeding." She raised her feet to reach her but another bulky guard stopped her. "It's nothing. Stay behind." Kattie said. Her eyes were trained on the goons. "I'm giving you one chance. Drop your weapons and take your steps back out of the place." Ivan snarled. His second hand went at his back for another gun. "We are not going anywhere without her," Their leader pointed his gun at her and laughed. She panicked. Dread made her hands tremble. She felt goosebumps in the exposed skin. "I won't warn you again." He said and pulled the trigge
She grabbed the towel and patted it on her face. After making it dry, she wasn't bothered to change into a beautiful gown today. She paced out and closed the washroom behind her. Her feet halted when she saw a dark brown printed gown lying on one side of the mattress. Her heart hopped in happiness. 'He still cares. I was freaking out about it. But he didn't change. He's accepting our baby. It could be hard for him as his world is far away from love and care. Still, he keeps it in his heart for us.' She grabbed it and hugged it to her chest. She whirled on her feet. She reached the hall and looked around for him. There were only Martino and Lucas sitting at the dining table and having their breakfast. "Good morning, why is it only you two?" She asked, again darting her gaze around. "Ethan is with Robbie and Ivan. I haven't seen Kattie. That's what her name is," Lucas said as he curled his hand around the cup of coffee. "Yes, it
He took Kattie's facial expressions. She jumped to her feet at his sight. He glanced at Ivan. Though, he had kept him updated about everything. He wasn't expecting Kattie in his room. He glanced at his wife. It was late, near midnight. She was sleeping. He sighed, "Shouldn't you be in your room?" He asked intensely, still looking at his wife. "I need to talk to you." She folded her arms over her chest. She was looking pretty upset and annoyed. He knew the reason but it was totally unexpected. "Robbie must be waiting for you." He said, with no expression. Ivan was on his feet. He needed to talk to him. But he could when Kattie was around. She shook her head, "It's about Mia." She said, pressing her lips. "Ivan told me. What happened in the kitchen." He told her, hoping she would end the topic. She wasn't essential for him, but he cared for his family. "Very well! I don't want Svetlana near her. You can send her away, anywhere but
She was watching him through the corners of her eyes. He could easily hurt her and buried her body under the ground, in the woods, or in an abandoned place. A shiver worked down her spine and she quickened her pace. He was following her. Her heart was racing too. 'Why?' She couldn't help darting her glance at him. His dark gaze was looking around as if looking for something. Her fear seemed to vanish for an unknown reason, "Do you need anything? The kitchen is downstairs." She softly told him. He snapped his dark eyes at her. She barely saw people with such intense dark eyes, "No, ma'am." He said. She nodded after a pause and began to pace in the room. "I need to shower." She cringed. "I'm waiting here, ma'am.." He said. She stared at the couch behind him, "Why don't you sit on the couch?" She asked. "I'll be fine. You please carry on." He gestured at the door. She walked in and bolted the do