“How could this happen?! Why would Aviana go missing?!” We are now inside the car on our way back to the city. Cameron received a call earlier from Cassandra saying that our daughter is missing. I am now panicking and anxious as well as angry. We just left her, not even for a day yet, and now she’s missing?!“Babe, you have to calm down.”“Stop telling me to calm down! I can’t calm down when our daughter is missing!”“I said calm down!” I was startled when Cameron suddenly shouted. This is the first time he yelled at me. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to raise my voice on you. Babe, nothing will happen if you keep on panicking. We will not find Aviana even if you shout and panic all day! We have to find her, and for us to do that we have to be rational, alert and calm. Okay?”I realized that he was right. I wouldn’t be able to find Via at this state. Why does this keep happening anyway?! We’re just enjoying ourselves earlier but then this suddenly happened?!Minutes later, we arrived at the Za
“It’s been twenty-four hours! That’s it! I’m not going to sit here and just wait for the police to find my daughter!” I was about to leave but Cameron stopped me. “You can’t leave! All our men are looking for her. We are using almost all resources we have to find our daughter.” “Then what do you want me to do?! Are you not worried that something could have or could happen to her even for just a second of us sitting her?!” “I AM WORRIED AS FUCK!” I just wiped the tears that escaped from my eyes when Cameron yelled. “Do you think I’m not thinking that way?! I am, Savannah! Don’t act like you’re the only parent of Aviana! I am her father too! I am scared, terrified, that something unfortunate is happening to our daughter, but I’m just trying my best to stay strong for you and for her! I can’t let you go out because Jackson is also roaming around Casterdale! What if something bad happens to you? Will you let me find you and Aviana alone?! Aviana needs you and I can’t let you go missing
“Babe? You have to eat.” I am currently at the balcony starring at the sky when Cameron came. “I don’t want to.” “I didn’t ask if you want to eat or not. Food is essential. You have to eat.” “I’ll eat later.” “Babe—” “Just leave me alone! I’ll eat later!” I angrily shouted as I turn around. “Being stubborn won’t help us find Aviana! Stop doing this to yourself! You’re just making things harder!” I turned away and just took a deep breath while holding back my tears. “Savannah, being like this won’t help us find our daughter. Aviana needs us, so we have to stay strong.” “I... I keep thinking that all of this is happening because of me. Our daughter has to suffer because of all the mean things I did in the past.” I turned around and looked at Cameron. “How can I eat when I’m not sure if Aviana already ate? How could I sleep when I don’t know if Aviana is comfortable wherever she is? Cameron, I feel bad for doing to this to you. You are also her father, and I know that! But I keep
We left the Zach’s residence and went to our mansion to talk with dad. I was anxious on the whole ride. I feel like talking with dad would be tougher than dealing with the kidnappers.Minutes later we arrived. I saw dad as soon as I entered the house.“Dad—”“I saw the broadcast, and you know my answer. Also, if you’re going to pay that ten million, make sure not to get it from the company.”See? See what kind of man he is?! I wanted to shout, curse and call him names but I have to control my anger knowing that I’m asking him a favor.“Dad, I know you don’t care about Aviana. You never cared about us, your own children, so why would you care for your granddaughter? I know—”“You’re the one asking me a favor but you dare talk to me like that?!”“Sir, please... we want to bring our daughter back,” Cameron pled.“Then think of another way. It’s your responsibility as parents.” I lost it. I laughed as I glare at him.“Responsibility as parents? Who are you to say that to us when you never
I went back to the car where Cameron is waiting.“What happened?” he asked as soon as I entered.“I thought I was going to die there. What about dad? Did he arrive?” “Not yet, did they tell you anything?”“Nothing. They told me nothing. I wasn’t even allowed to ask any questions!” I drank a whole bottle of water because of nervousness. “This is not the first time someone aimed a gun on me, but that was scarier this time. Their aura was different. They really look like some professional killers who can really easily kill me at one shot.”“Because they are in an organization. Who knows, they could be a mafia?”“M-Mafia?!”“Let’s head back home first.” We hurriedly headed back home. Everyone was monitoring dad by the body camera he’s using.“He just arrived?” I asked.“Yes, he just did,” Stefano answered.“Damn! It’s spooky and creepy. Can dad handle that?” Sylvester said. Which was answered by mom.“Your dad isn’t a child anymore. If he has the guts to cheat, he would also have the gut
“No! No! On the left!” “Use the sniper!” “I said left!” “No! Now we’re dead! It’s game over! We lost the game!” “How could the great-genius Stefano lose a simple game?!” “What simple?! It’s hard and also stupid! What kind of person would be alive even after five shots of bullet? Is that dude immortal?” “It’s a game character! It’s fictional! What kind of boring life did you live that you don’t even know how game logic works?!” I just shook my head and sighed as I listen to the childish fight of my brothers. It’s been three weeks and I’m now having the last fit for my wedding gown, and I don’t know why those boys came with me and mom for the fit check. They’re so noisy like a child. “I can’t believe the famous Harris brothers are this playful,” said by the gown designer who’s helping me dress-up. “Yeah, I’m like taking care of three toddlers at this point.” “You’re all set! Wow, the gown looks to pretty on you! Of course, you’re the great Savannah Harris after all.” “It’s goo
We are now having a family dinner, together with the Zach, at a fancy restaurant and I keep glaring at Sylvester who’s sitting across me. Since mom brought out the topic about Cassandra earlier at lunch, he’s been pissing me off by pushing the idea of him dating Cassandra.I gave him death glares but he just smirked and wink like he’s teasing me.“The wedding will be in a week. It’s been postponed for so long, and finally it’s happening,” Cameron’s father said.“What difference would it bring? This ceremony is just for formality after all.” I turned to dad who didn’t even bother lifting his gaze when speaking. I wanted to say something but I just stopped and controlled myself.“I’m sure you’ll be the most gorgeous bride! I’m so excited to see you on your wedding gown, dear,” Cameron’s mom said, trying to brighten up the mood. I just smiled at her as I take a bite from my food.“Where are you two planning to go for honeymoon—” Cassandra wasn’t even done yet, but me and Cameron firmly s
“Cass!” “I’m holding you! You won’t fall. Just trust me.” “Aren’t we there yet?” “We are! Just few more steps!” Two days passed and today, the bachelors party and bridal shower are happening simultaneously. I’m blindfolded while Cassandra is assisting me. I actually said I don’t want this since I don’t really have friends to go with, but Cassandra won the argument. “We’re here!” “Can I take off the blindfold now?” “Yes!” I took it off and blinked for a few times. “Surprise!” When my vision was cleared, I looked around and saw Irene. “Irene? Why are you here?” “Same question. Why am I here? It’s not like I can decline the offer of the Cassandra Zach.” Cassandra pulled me and Irene closer. “What’s with you two? Aren’t you cousins? Both of you are the only female Harris, you should have been besties!” “Besties? Yeah, right. More like mortal enemies,” I said. “Come on! Forget the past and try to build a friendship! The three of us would be besties from now on!” “I can’t belie
The day went fast and it’s now getting closer to midnight. Everyone is having fun chatting, laughing, eating and drinking. “This year is really memorable and fruitful, if I must say,” Cameron’s father said. “You had your first grandchild this year! You must be really happy!” Uncle Jacob said and I can’t help but smile. “I also had my first daughter-in-law this year! It’s really memorable.” I turned to Cameron who’s sitting on my left while feeding Via. “This is my favorite year,” I whispered. “We have more years to look forward to, together.” “I know, but this year is where you and Via came into my life.” “We’ll... that’s true.” We both chuckled. I sometimes feel like I’m still dreaming. It was just like yesterday when my life has no directions and all I do is party and drink, now I have Aviana and Cameron. Not to mention, me and my brothers are able to fix our relationship this year. We still fight, but we understand each other more. “Sav, pass me the salad.” I got back to
It’s been a couple of weeks, and today is New Year’s Eve. We are busy preparing for our family’s celebration later at night. Both the Harris and the Zach are together in a private resort to welcome the New Year. “Aw! Ouch! Sav help!” I turned to Vester and saw Via pulling his hair. I quickly grabbed my daughter from him and pulled her hand away. “Why does she keep on pulling my hair?! I’m not yet married but I think I’ll be bald even before I say I do!” “Let me see your scalp.” I looked at his head and smirked as I thought to play a little prank. “Oh, my gosh. This is bad!” “W-Why?! Am I going bald?!” “There are bald spots. This is a major turn off to all women. Tsk, this is bad.” “WHAT?! What should I do?!” “Well, stay single for life, I guess?” I think he realized what I’m doing. He stood up straight and glared at me. “You think that’s funny? If I get bald, you’ll have to compensate me on behalf of your daughter!” “Only your hair will disappear, don’t stress too much!” Sudde
“I’m sorry! I can’t hold it any longer! I think I’m going to fart if I keep holding my laughter!” Sylvester said while laughing. I can’t stop myself from laughing too.“You’re so bad at acting! Why did I never realize that your face is so funny! I almost lost it when I saw you squeezing Skyler!” I said while laughing. I looked at Cameron, who looks flustered and confused. “That’s what you get! You think you’re the only one who can pretend to have an amnesia?!”“You think that’s funny?! I was so worried!”“I only pretended for a few minutes but you did it for weeks! I wouldn’t lose this kind of chance to pay you back!”“That’s different! I did it for a reason!”“I did it for fun, but it’s not different!”“You two should stop, you might end up fighting. You just got married,” mom said.“You also played along, mom?” Cameron asked.“Of course. I also wouldn’t miss the chance to play with my kids. Also, I’m Savanah’s mother. She got the humor from me.” I smiled and fist bump mom. Cameron t
“Let’s start the preaching with dad as soon as we get back.” It’s been two days, and it’s the last day of my business conference. Savannah is still unconscious and is still at the ICU. I make sure to be updated on her condition, and Stefano updates me all the time.“We should just head back tomorrow. We need more information—”“You can just stay here, and let’s just do the preaching when you get back. I have to go back for my wife and daughter.”“I understand but—”“Cassandra, two days for me is enough. I’ve seen and heard enough. I don’t know what else you want to explore in this place, but you can stay if you want. I’ll head back later at the afternoon, and you head back tomorrow noon. Got it?”“You’ll leave me alone here?” I stopped walking and turned to her.“You have your secretary and security with you. What do mean you’ll be left alone?”“I mean, it’s our first business conference together ever since you publicize your position. Shouldn’t we work on this together?”“I already d
It’s been two days, and my wife is still unconscious. She’s still at the ICU and being monitored. Today, I have to attend a meeting. As much as I want to stay by Savannah’s side, I also have responsibilities as the company’s CEO.“Sir, Cameron? Sir?” I got back to my senses when I heard my name being called. I sat up straight and awkwardly faked a coughed.“Sorry, what were you saying again?”“I was mentioning the target raise in revenue for this year. I was asking if the stated numbers are ideal or realistic to you, sir.”“Oh, uhm,” I scanned the document in my hands. “We should lower it by two percent. Also, I received the investment offered by CXX in Hawaii. I never heard this company before, but the investment price they mentioned is too high for me to assume that they are an unknown company.”“CXX is an underground company, illegal for short. It’s actually CVX but they changed it to CXX when they handed us their proposal. I found the name and proposal suspicious too, like you did
It’s been about three hours and we are still outside the operating room, when suddenly a nurse came out rushing. He stopped and bowed for a bit when he saw us and left running.“Oh dear, heavens, what’s happening to my daughter?”Seeing the nurse rushing out made me more anxious. I just hugged Via, who’s still sleeping, tighter.An hour later, the doctor finally came out.“How’s my wife? Is she okay?”“Your wife had a cardiac arrest earlier, but she is now stable. She was at a critical stage earlier due to blood lost, but we manage to save her just in time. However, we still need to monitor her vitals as she could have a cardiac arrest again anytime. We’ll transfer her to the Intensive Care Unit for further monitoring.” The doctor left and I just sighed. In shorter context, Savannah is still not out of danger. She’s basically at the death’s door given that anything could happen to her anytime.“Cassandra,” I called out my sister as I face her. “Tighten the security inside and outside
We are now inside the van on the way to the hotel, and I still feel anxious for unknown reasons. Why do I keep feeling that something bad would happen anytime?“Babe, are you okay?” Cameron asked me as he holds my hand. I turned to him and smiled.“I am okay. Don’t worry.”“Are you sure? You look anxious.”“I am okay. Don’t worry about me.” I tried to calm myself down and change the topic. “Look at my shoes. My brothers gifted it to me earlier. Do you know how much this is? It’s more or less fifty-million! They bought it from an auction! I still can’t believe they did that.”“Really? Well, I can’t blame them. They would, of course, prepare the best gift for their only and older sister. Fifty-million is a just a cent for them compared on how much they love you.”“Love me? Tsk, they could have just given me a simple designer shoes and I would still appreciate it. They literally participated in an auction just for the shoes.”“Fifty-million is still cheap considering it’s from an auction
It’s been two hours, and I am now done preparing. I am wearing my bridal gown, tiara with the veil, and the shoes my brothers gave me. I still can’t believe they spent that kind of money for these shoes.I am just waiting inside the hotel room until it’s time to leave. I am holding my flower bouquet and I kept looking at the mirror, making sure that everything is perfect.Nothing can go wrong today so I keep checking even the smallest details on my overall look.Five minutes later, one of my bodyguards came in.“Miss, it’s time to leave the hotel.” I took a deep breath and one last look on the mirror before walking towards the door.There’s a barrier, made out of cloth with poles carried by my bodyguards, to protect and cover me from the media.There’s a lot of reporters and paparazzi all over the hotel, waiting to take photos of me and my wedding look. We decided that no photos shall spread on the internet before I enter the cathedral. We can’t really control all people so we just de
“So, I was right... there were girls in the party,” I said as I take a bite from my salmon.“I don’t know if Cameron was loyal or was afraid to get punched by your brothers. He didn’t even lay his eyes on the girls,” Kevin jokingly said. “Sylvester didn’t even last five minutes in stopping his urges.”“That’s why I left the room. Good thing I did,” Cameron said and winked at me which made me blush.“I wasn’t even the one who hired those girls. Sylvester really hired them for his self,” Stefano said.“Why? What about you?” I asked.“I left the room after Cameron. I even saw the two of you kissing while entering the room. Then I booked another room for myself and just slept.”“Boring,” Sylvester said while shaking his head.“What about Skyler?! Did you let my baby see that?!”“Baby? He’s old enough to make a baby!” Irene said. I glared at her but she just smiled sarcastically.“I didn’t even get to see the girls arrive. I had to leave to record a song for my upcoming album. I just retur