"O-Ouch," I grunted when the cold ice pierced through my face.
I received two slaps from Mom and it created a handmark on my face. It was painful like a burnt skin.
"What happened, Alpha?" Nanny asked as she gently tapped the cold compress on my skin.
"Mom found out I am in a relationship with Royal."
"Really?" She sounded surprised.
I nodded. "That's why she's so mad upon discovering it. Royal and I had a fight and Mom saw us. She snatched me from Royal."
"Oh dear," she whispered worriedly.
"Mom said she will send me back to my grandmother. Please help me, Nanny."
"What shall I do with that? What can I help?"
"Tell Royal to wait for me. Escaping from this house seems impossible right now. I'd probably lose everything."
"Royal trusts you, Alpha. For sure he will understand the situation."
I was done with my fourth masterpiece. I did it for two weeks because I had to define every detail of it. I made sure I didn't rush it."The Mocetti-Venturi will be launching their new businessline this week. We should be there, Alpha," Mom told me."Yes, Mom," I replied.I lost all my hope when Ria asked me to let go of Royal. I felt how broken she was, so desperate to plead me. No one has ever done it to me."When do you want to launch your exhibit? Do you like us to launch it online too?""Sounds good to me, Mom. Whatever you think is good.""Okay," she smiled sweetly. "I'll take care of everything.""Thank you, Mom."In most probable case, Mocetti-Venturi will be there too. As much as I don't want to see them, Mom will invite them anyway.After that, I told Mom I'll just have my coffee on my favorite shop. I went there alone, looking for some inspiration.I ordered tall Caramel Macchiato. Lately I can finish t
Few days after that, Royal and I decided to fly back to Italy. He was the one who suggested me this. It might help me heal emotionally and mentally."I'm sorry I have to drag you in this kind of trouble," I said to Royal apologetically. "This is not what I want.""Shsh," he interrupted me, placing his index finger on my lips. "We don't want this but we have to do this. This is for your sake.""I hope they will forgive me for doing this.""If they really love you they will understand. Let them realize that."I felt sorry for not choosing my mother but at the same time, I can't do what she wants me to do. I am not happy. I am not happy without Royal.We visited my grandmother and told her everything. She got mad at her daughter but she also understood her. She said it was for my sake but it's not right that she is against my relationship with Royal."I'll just prepare our meal, baby," Royal told me and kissed my cheeks before he went to
"Do you think it fits in me?" I asked Royal, showing off myself to him, then he turned to me with his deep set coffee eyes.I was wearing a two-piece dress: cream colored off shoulder top and skirt with slit on the side. I was in hurry so I barely thought of what I was going to wear."Where are you going?" He asked back, ignoring my first question. He squinted and scanned my whole body. His eyes were too suspicious."Just answer me, pretty please?" I scoffed and he mocked back at me."It fits in you. But if you are off to somewhere like in public places, for God's sake, Alpha, change your clothes!" His litany then rolled his deep eyes.I pouted in disappointment. Royal was always like this. Too protective, too conservative and too annoying.He was like my older brother, my father, my everything. He guided me in any ways he could. He helped me with my school papers and he w
Few minutes had passed when a group of boys showed up in front of us."Hey!" Lars greeted with his wide smile."Hi, guys!" Same as TJ."Did we miss something?" Asked Jonas with his toothy smile."What do you think?" I asked back, rolling my eyes.They took the seats in front of us. Jonas propped his elbow on the table and rested his jaw at the back of his palm and squinted like he's suspecting me."Why so furious?" He scoffed. I glared at him then rolled my eyes. I didn't like how he smiled. It was pissing me off. Every angle of his face was irritating."Stop nagging her, Jones." I heard Angelika demanded. "You know she doesn't like to see your face."Lars chuckled and I glared at him. His face turned to a serious one as he bit his lower lip, trying to ensnare the laughter from coming out.I mocked at him. "Go and order some foods to eat." I commanded."Yes, ma'am." He teased, saluting. I scorned at him with a moc
The following morning was Sunday. I did my schedule which was going to church alone. I asked Royal if he was available. He said he wasn't.What's new, Alpha? You've been alone in your life since Omega died. Pathetic you were, huh?"The breakfast is ready, Alpha. In case you're hungry." Nanny announced as she walked inside my room to put my clothes inside the closet."Sure, Ny. I'll just finish my stuff here." I replied, looking at my laptop."Okay. After you eat, do you have something to do?"I paused and looked up to gawk at her and pout."I'm going to see Royal today if he's not busy.""Okay." She smiled before she faced her back and walked away. I heaved a long sigh and continued typing on my laptop.I stalked Gero's social media accounts. From IG, twitter and FB. And I could see nothing but albums of his pictures with her girl
"Hmm, this tastes better." I commented as I chewed the strawberry."What time will you go home?" He asked out of the blue."Why?" I asked back and turned to him, who was browsing my social media account. "Are you sick of my face?" I joked."Not that much," he curtly said, making me glare at him. Then he turned to me with his teasing smile."Okay. So that explains why you don't want me to leave your room." I scoffed and he looked away. I noticed his ears turned red. He was blushing! Ha! And I find it adorable."Seems like you're friendly, aren't you?" He diverted from the topic."It's good to be friendly. Just so you know." I stated and then rolled my eyes. I continued eating strawberries. I wondered where did they buy it because they really tasted good."Not all the time, just so you know." He mocked then turned to me with his piercing coffee eyes. "That e
After the class, I packed my things up, ready to go home. I had nothing to do and I was thinking of meeting Royal, though I still felt awkward whenever he was around but I knew I would get over with it."Don't you have any plan of approaching Janrez?" Asked Angelika as I finished packing up my stuff and I turned to her sluggishly."Why me? She's the inconsiderate here. If she only knows what it feels to love someone who can't love her back, maybe she'll understand me."She sighed in dismay. "You know she's not into romance.""That's my point here." I abruptly replied. "She's innocent and naïve to love that's why it's easy for her to conclude that way." I rolled my eyes in frustration. "But what about me? No consideration at all?"All I ever asked was they would understand me. Were they really my friends? It was not easy to pricking move on from that dickhead.She sigh
"Tell me what's wrong, fratello." I demanded softly, cupping his hand and gently squeezed it. Then he took a deep breath and stared in front."Am I too possessive?" He asked out of the blue.I blinked many times, trying to process his words."Am I too territorial and suffocating?" He added."No," I whispered then he turned to me with a hint of scowl but immediately disappeared as he stared at me. "You're not suffocating, you're not territorial, you're not too possessive.""Then why did she break up with me? She told me she's so sick of my attitude."I looked down and removed my hand from him. I could not find any word to reply."She wasted our five years of relationship!" He rose his voice that made me flinch. "She told me she doesn't love me anymore. Goddammit!"I abruptly gulped once, scared of his dark side. But I understood hi
Few days after that, Royal and I decided to fly back to Italy. He was the one who suggested me this. It might help me heal emotionally and mentally."I'm sorry I have to drag you in this kind of trouble," I said to Royal apologetically. "This is not what I want.""Shsh," he interrupted me, placing his index finger on my lips. "We don't want this but we have to do this. This is for your sake.""I hope they will forgive me for doing this.""If they really love you they will understand. Let them realize that."I felt sorry for not choosing my mother but at the same time, I can't do what she wants me to do. I am not happy. I am not happy without Royal.We visited my grandmother and told her everything. She got mad at her daughter but she also understood her. She said it was for my sake but it's not right that she is against my relationship with Royal."I'll just prepare our meal, baby," Royal told me and kissed my cheeks before he went to
I was done with my fourth masterpiece. I did it for two weeks because I had to define every detail of it. I made sure I didn't rush it."The Mocetti-Venturi will be launching their new businessline this week. We should be there, Alpha," Mom told me."Yes, Mom," I replied.I lost all my hope when Ria asked me to let go of Royal. I felt how broken she was, so desperate to plead me. No one has ever done it to me."When do you want to launch your exhibit? Do you like us to launch it online too?""Sounds good to me, Mom. Whatever you think is good.""Okay," she smiled sweetly. "I'll take care of everything.""Thank you, Mom."In most probable case, Mocetti-Venturi will be there too. As much as I don't want to see them, Mom will invite them anyway.After that, I told Mom I'll just have my coffee on my favorite shop. I went there alone, looking for some inspiration.I ordered tall Caramel Macchiato. Lately I can finish t
"O-Ouch," I grunted when the cold ice pierced through my face.I received two slaps from Mom and it created a handmark on my face. It was painful like a burnt skin."What happened, Alpha?" Nanny asked as she gently tapped the cold compress on my skin."Mom found out I am in a relationship with Royal.""Really?" She sounded surprised.I nodded. "That's why she's so mad upon discovering it. Royal and I had a fight and Mom saw us. She snatched me from Royal.""Oh dear," she whispered worriedly."Mom said she will send me back to my grandmother. Please help me, Nanny.""What shall I do with that? What can I help?""Tell Royal to wait for me. Escaping from this house seems impossible right now. I'd probably lose everything.""Royal trusts you, Alpha. For sure he will understand the situation."
My phone kept ringing. They were probably looking for me. I didn't know where was I but I felt safe here. I didn't want to see them. "Excuse me?" I looked up and saw a stranger in front of me. Just like Riley, he was also wearing a tux, a formal attire to be exact. He looked like he was attending a wedding tonight. "Yes?" I replied. I tried my best to sound fine. "I'm sorry I didn't mean to interrupt what were you doing here but this place isn't good for you, lady. It's cold here." "I know... but please just let me stay here." He removed his coat and wrapped it around my shoulder. He was so kind but I didn't know who he was. "What's your name, lady?" He asked. "Alpha," "I'm James." He offered me his hand for a shake. I accepted his big hand and shook mine with his. It was only a couple of seconds
"Did you find your friends here?" Mom asked as I went back to our table. "No, Mom, but I met a Venturi." "Really? Who was that?" "It's Jude Venturi." "Oh," her lips formed in O shape. "That young man. Was he nice to you?" "Yes, Mom. He told me Riley is his cousin." "Yes, dear. And what else? Did he invite for a dance? A chitchat?" I chuckled. She must be problematic. "Nah, ain't interested." Half an hour passed when my parents excused themselves. They wanted to greet some Mr. Venturi's friends. I was left alone in table. I sighed under my breath. I suddenly felt the urge to go home. This party was petty. I wasn't enjoying. If it's not because of my parents, I certainly wouldn't be here. "Alpha?" A voice of a man called me from behind. I quickly turned around to see who was that.
After a month of medication, Mom finally recovered. I was thankful to God that He didn't take my mother away from me yet. I would still have longer time to be with her. "Mr. Venturi asks us to join to his party tonight," Mom said while we were having our meal. "What party, Mom?" I asked while chewing my food with my mouth closed. "His birthday party, sweety. You know, we're friends with that old man." "We will join the party?" I asked again, as if I hadn't figured out her meaning. "Definitely we will, Alpha. I want to introduce you to the Venturi and our other business partners." "It's the perfect time to let them know that you're having your exhibit again," Dad butted in with a smile, which Mom agreed with. "Does it sound good?" I hesitated to agree with Dad. Exhibit alone sounded good but to meet Ria again was another story. I didn't want to see her again. Not yet. Now that I knew she was still into Royal. "Do you hav
One week passed and I finally finished my first artwork. I was utterly satisfied by what my hands and mind had done."This is so beautiful, Alpha," Nanny praised as she studied my masterpiece. "I haven't seen any forest like this."It was a magical forest with a lot of fireflies. There was a lake between the forest where the lights reflected on it. In the middle of the lake was a ripple caused by a firefly. And just above the trees was the moon casting its own light against the water."Thank you so much, Nanny.""What's your inspiration to this?""My own imagination, Nanny. I dreamt of myself running here whenever I am hurt. This is my escapism."She looked at me with pity. I couldn't blame her. She knew my pain. She knew what I went through."But sometimes running away isn't the solution to every problem, Alpha. You have to face it. Conquer it. Show to the world that you are not weak. You are not damaged."I smiled weakly. At
The doorbell rang. I hurriedly run towards the main door and opened it. I saw Royal standing beautifully on the front door. I smiled and waved excitedly at him."Hi!" I greeted with a big smile on my face."Hey," he smiled too and my heart melted.I stepped forward, straining myself to touch him."Wanna go inside?" I asked, pointing my thumb behind me."Yeah, sure."I pursed my lips and whirled around. I took a deep breath and relaxed myself.As I went back inside the house, Nanny welcomed me. She looked over my shoulder then smiled."Good day to you, Royal," she greeted with a smile."Same to you, Nanny. I just want to check Alpha if she's doing okay.""Oh," Nanny shifted her eyes to me. "Well, that's good." She turned to Royal again. "You're on time. She needs some help."Silence followe
I became busy as I had planned I would be. I bought my art materials and Nanny helped me to put all of them on my room. I decided to occupy and turn my room into my working place. I definitely loved it."Here's your milk, Alpha. Don't forget to feed yourself even if you are busy," Nanny advised me as she gave me a glass of milk with cookies on a clean plate."Thank you so much, Nanny. It's almost lunch. I forgot what time is it."I was enjoying mixing different colors to get the desired result. Time flew so fast when I was occupied."Yes, and you almost starve yourself to death."I smiled at her. She was right. But when I was busy, I tend to forget about my appetite."But thank you for reminding me that it's time to eat, Nanny. You're my alarm clock." I giggled.It was true. If it wasn't because of her, I would probably have a problem with my stomach."You're welcome, Alpha. Anything for you."When Nanny left, I continue