"You looked so cute with your flustered face, I just couldn't resist." Chloe squeaked delightfully while still staring into Blake's shiny brown eyes. Zane coughed, pulling their attention to his presence and Blake immediately gasped, finally able to breathe again as he quickly dropped his gaze from Chloe's unwavering eyes. "Don't you agree with me?" Chloe asked, turning to look at Zane who was looking even more flustered. Blake quickly used the opportunity to bring out a small packed bag from his inner coat and as soon as Chloe turned back to face him, he dangled the bag in front of her face. “This will help with your diagnosis. You should take care of your health to fight against such strong opponents.” Blake skillfully diverted the topic as he was unsure of his emotions. “What?” Chloe asked, sounding offended. “It was just a kiss– A peck and you’re already afraid I might infect you with my disease? It's not like I’m asking you to sleep with me!” She scolded angrily, her words l
Zane took his time accessing Blake's reaction and facial expression to detect just how serious he was before he asked, "Blake, are you being serious right now?"Blake got up to his feet and paced around for a while before he stopped right in front of Zane and began explaining himself, "I mean– she's definitely getting a divorce, that's what this whole thing was built on. You saw her back there, she was determined to leave him. This could be heaven helping me get back my lost love." "Blake, this is insane. Your thoughts! They are insane! Just crazy!" Zane scolded before walking to his room. Blake remained seated for a while thinking about his statement. This has been the only thing on his mind since the kiss. Ever since they started meeting up secretly, his hidden desires for her reignited. She was all he could think about day and night and when she pecked his cheek, wild imaginations filled his heart, and the desire to make her his tripled. “You can’t lose this chance again, Blake
"Chloe, calm down, okay?" Blake tried to calm her down before he continued, "If they caught him alive for all these years, it means he is crucial to their plan and they can only use him when he is sane, which means they would have to keep him sane."Chloe calmly thought about Blake's statement for a while. It made a lot of sense so she decided to go with it. "That's a relief." Chloe sighed, relaxing her tense muscles. "I'm curious about one thing. Where is the entry to the basement?" She asked curiously. "It's in the garage–" "Under Father-in-law's oldest car which has been parked for years." Chloe quickly completed it. "I'm not sure about that. It's been a long time since I last entered the garage. What makes you think so?" Blake asked curiously. "I– I remember that day. I had come to visit George about a few days before my Dad's disappearance. I saw some men digging up that place. Later when I was married into the house, I saw the car that has since then been permanently parked
LATER THAT DAYChloe had just concluded her office work for the day and was about to go home. She sat in her car holding the bag of drugs Blake had given her the other day. 'Tsk…he didn't even tell me how to use it.' She scoffed, remembering how fluttered he was that day.She took out her phone and face-timed Blake.At that time, Blake was also on his way home and he wasn't hesitant in answering the call. "You didn't give me a prescription." She complained, dangling the drug in front of his face. “Oh– that’s doxycycline. You will take it every day until it's finished.” He instructed. "Chloe, a little respect wouldn't hurt, would it?" Zane chimed in. "What did I do now?" Chloe asked cluelessly. Blake stared blankly, looking equally clueless. "No greetings? Just straight to the point! The Chloe I knew before never even called Blake by his name or even looked into his eyes. But now you're so different I'm beginning to think you're possessed." Zane pointed out his observation. Blak
SATURDAY "Chloe, go through the guest list one more time." George suggested as he handed over a file to Chloe, nervously pacing about Chloe's office. "Sure." Chloe replied as she collected the file. She got up and held onto George's hands and gently massaged it. "George, you don't have to be so nervous. Everything will go perfectly well." She motivated him. "I know, right? I've invited the most influential people in Castile, thanks to Dad." He went on. "Yeah." She smirked. "Why don't you go and check on the hall and see where they are in preparation?" Chloe suggested. George nodded repeatedly as he replied, "You're right, I should do that." "A good luck hug?" He suggested as he spread out his arms anticipating Chloe's embrace. Chloe was because she had a lot going on in her mind but she won't let a simple and meaningless hug ruin her plan so without much hesitation, she walked into his arms, hugging him tight. "You announced at the meeting that this month would be one of th
"Isn't that her sister's husband?" A staff member asked her colleague as the suspicions slowly rose. "I thought so too but they seem like a hot couple." The colleague replied.Stephanie was alerted by their murmurs and she quickly pulled Jamie away, bringing their attention back to where they were. "The function has been canceled, everyone can go home now! George, let's go!" She said, grabbing George's arm. "Mom–" He called out, trying to fight back his tears. "...this was my chance to prove myself." Hot tears streamed down his cheek."Let's leave for now." His mom suggested as she pulled him away. George paused briefly as he got to where Chloe was standing. They stared into each other's eyes for a while, his eyes filled with guilt and disappointment. He felt he had disappointed her for the opportunity he gave her. Stephanie stared at Chloe with contempt as she asked, "Where the hell were you?" "I was taking Juan–" "Clumsy bitch!" She mumbled as she attempted to pull George aw
"So, when did it start?" Chloe asked curiously. Oliver Lincoln, now a member of the Castile Parliament was a mutual college mate of the trio and since he had declared his relationship with Jamie, they moved their conversation to the Starry Night Cuisine where their date was supposed to be held. Since Chloe already knew they were lying, she knew somewhere along the line that their story won't add up so she decided to probe further. "Well–" Oliver brushed his hand gently on his Blonde hair. "About two years now but I've always been in love with her since our college days. You know how scary Jamie can be, that's why I waited for so long to finally confess my feelings." He went on. "Wow! That's an amazing love story. How did she react to the proposal?" Chloe asked again. George and Jamie just ate their meal slowly and in silence, as they were disgusted by their conversation. "Uhm–she just walked out on me the first time but later called me back that night. It was the best day of my
'What did I just do?' Blake thought to himself, his eyes widened. "Blake, what are you talking about?" Chloe asked, looking very clueless. "Umm…that was out of context. What I wanted to ask was whether you really have no information on the artist who made this?" Blake asked curiously. "Sadly not. But they seem to know you well. If that moment were real, you must have been really happy. It's shown in your beautiful smile." Chloe replied, grinning from ear to ear as she thought about the painting. Her words broke his heart knowing she doesn't even remember meeting him. "I could have gotten it for myself if I had seen it beforehand." She added subconsciously. "What?" Blake asked even though he heard her clearly. "Ah, nothing. It's nothing." She replied, dropping her gaze and her grin. "Did you give them my message?" He asked again. "Not yet. I still have to sort the payment and give the fundraiser its 10% before I get a chance to contact the artists once again." She replied. "H
It was a day of festivity in the Kensington Palace as it marks exactly one month since Chloe returned to the palace with her twins, as well as the date the family had set for their official white wedding. On Chloe’s part, it was easier to forgive Blake’s parents as they weren’t exactly hostile to her. All she ever wanted was to become Blake’s accepted wife, and now she finally got the opportunity. At first, she was worried they had accepted her because of the baby, but after finding out how long Braxton had been trying to abolish the law, she realized they did love her for her. Chloe was a sight to behold. Dressed in a stunning white gown adorned with intricate lace and sequins, no one could tell she just gave to the two genders of life. “Woah! You look magnificent!” Victoria complimented as she walked into the dressing room where Chloe was. “I know, right? The dress fits so perfectly that no one would guess she just put to bed.” Ruby chimed in as she adjusted her ethere
Hot tears trickled down Blake’s eyes as he stared at his parents. “Blake, we’re sorry…” Diana apologized, also tearing up. “You know, I wasn’t the one you offended.” Blake pointed out. “We will apologize to her when she’s back.” She said, “Just please bring back my daughter-in-law.” She begged.Bryce scoffed in disbelief, “She is your daughter-in-law now?” Blake faked a smile as Bryce had asked the question he meant to ask. “Abolishing a law is not as easy as you think. It requires a lot of debate within the parliament, votes, and mutual understanding. It took me five months to finally achieve this. You won’t understand until you are in my position.” Braxton said. “Do you want me to be grateful?” Blake wondered, not sure why he was telling him this. “No.” Braxton replied, “I just need you to know that Chloe can be your queen and your equal now. I wonder why they even made that law and why I had to fight so hard to support it.” He added before turning away and walking towards hi
As Blake had promised, he sent Zane to Wexissia as soon as he resumed office as the crown prince just a few days after his return. But Zane’s journey was fruitless. He searched around the house and realized she wasn’t home. At first, he thought she had stepped out since all her belongings were still intact, but after days of waiting and asking around, he realized she never returned home after seeing Blake off. Back at home, Isabella tried to get an audience with Blake, which became unnecessarily hard since his return. Fortunately, Blake also had a reason to meet Isabella since Chloe sent him to her. After settling things with his family, he found time to go to her school and meet with her. Isabella became anxious after finding out that Blake returned a few days earlier without Chloe, and so as she stepped into his car, he began to inquire about her. “Where is my sister? How could you leave her alone there?” Isabella asked curiously. Blake explained how she’d threaten to kill he
Blake chuckled, not willing to believe her, “Chloe, you must be exhausted. Go to bed now.” He suggested and attempted to lay back down, but Chloe had to show him how serious she was. She quickly grabbed a scissors which she’d placed on the drawer beside her and started to cut herself. Blake was triggered, quickly pulling the scissors from her grasp. “Chloe, are you crazy? What has gotten into you?” He asked angrily as he covered her injured hand with his palm and reached out for the first aid kit, which was in the drawer beside the bed. “Maybe if I am dead, you won’t hesitate to go back home.” She said, “Chloe, you can’t be serious about that…why all of a sudden?” He asked, applying first aid while still quite stunned by her decision. “It isn’t all of a sudden, Blake, I have made my decision, and if you don’t leave by tomorrow, I will kill myself.” She threatened, and without waiting to know if Blake was done with his first aid, she pulled her hand away and covered hersel
Holding a small pregnancy stick, Chloe stared at herself in the mirror, the sun reflecting through their three bedroom apartment window. Even though she was already five months gone, her stomach was still as flat as ever. She remembered the first time she found out she had a cryptic pregnancy when she first passed out at the hospital after Blake recovered from his gunshot wound. At first she wanted to inform the family during the big feast but after hearing their decision, she decided to keep it a secret even from Blake because she didn’t want to seem like she was forcing herself on him. Even though she knew Blake wouldn't think that way, she was worried his family could misinterpret it and even end up forcefully accepting her because of the baby. Two months after living as a married couple in Wexissia, she still couldn’t bring herself to tell him the truth until today, which she’d chosen to tell him. Blake wasn’t home at that time because instead of just retiring, he decided t
It took another week for the matter to die down, and the royal family decided to invite everyone that are now considered as family to a huge feast that they had organized. Shortly after the desert, the king and his wife summoned Chloe and Blake to his office along with Victoria and Zane, leaving the kids and Laila out. “I am sure you understand the royal family has been in turmoil for a while now, and adding a contradictory marriage to it will only make the people question the power of the royal family.” Braxton explained, and Blake already started to frown. “What he is trying to say is that we will support your marriage, but only on one condition…” Diana said. Chloe felt a glimmer of hope, seeing that his family were finally going to support them, but Blake knew his parents well and didn’t have any hope whatsoever. “What condition?” He quickly asked, “That you will take her only as a concubine. She can’t be your equal, and you will have to take a wife first before yo
“How could you let her do that? You should have forced her or something!” Blake complained upon hearing the tales of her action since he lost consciousness. He gently caressed her hand as she rested on his bed while he sat on the chair where she was seated earlier. “My brother did everything he could as a king, but she refused to listen and exercised every right she had as a citizen. Don’t even go there.” Victoria explained. “We were all scared to death when she kept throwing up and feeling sick without even eating anything. I don’t think there is anything we haven’t done to make her listen, but it was just as if we were talking to a rock.” She explained further.They were still discussing when Zane and the King who had just heard the news of Blake regaining his consciousness arrived, but to their dismay, the patient was now taking care of the guest. “This girl? She just always has to be so annoying.” Zane complained.Blake gave him a bombastic side-eye, asking, “Did you even apolo
The palace was in a haze, and the violence Blake tried so hard to prevent eventually happened. Blake suffered three blank shots to his chest while Dawson suffered over seven gunshots. They were both rushed to the hospital. After hours of being in the theaters, the doctors operating on Dawson eventually stepped out. Unfortunately, none of his family were by the door waiting for him. Only the prosecutors were.The doctors didn’t hesitate to respond since they understood what circumstances he was brought there. “He is currently braindead, and his organs are failing rapidly. With life support, it would be a miracle he makes it past two days, but that miracle won’t happen the following day.” Despite his critical condition, once he was moved to the wards, he was handcuffed to his bed because of the magnitude of his crime. Meanwhile, Blake’s surgery took a few more hours. His surgery was quite critical because he was shot very close to the heart, and the best surgeons around the globe f
Blake's smile slowly turned into a psychotic laughter that scared the crap out of Dawson for a while. He looked at the plotters and asked, “Don’t you also find this funny?” He said, pointing at the guards who had dragged his family to the dining room.“Once they fall into a deep sleep, those weapons become useless…” His voice trailed off as three guards slowly dropped to the floor one after the other, their weapons crashing beneath them. Real fear surfaced in the plotters face, and Vivian almost peed her pants. “Mr. Aspiring King, why don’t you go back to your seat? We have a whole lot to talk about today.” Blake suggested.Dawson was hesitant as he wasn’t sure whether or not his plans were going accordingly but one thing he knew was Blake had the upper hand for now and he needs to obey him until he thinks of another move. He sluggishly went back and sat among his people, beads of precipitation forming on his forehead. The ministers let out a sudden gasp, confusing Dawson, who was