I quickly took off my heels that had been on since I was in the room. After that I opened the car door wide. My destination wasn't back inside the mansion, but the expanse of forest ahead.I knew the place was dark, considering the sun had been sinking at the end of the sky since three hours ago. But I had only two choices, go inside the mansion and end up in Axe's confinement or seek freedom despite having to overcome various obstacles.Don't ask me why I want to escape. My reasons are quite strong. First, I'm feeling frantic. Second, Axe dared to force me to do things beyond my logic. That is, if I continue to stay by his side. It's possible that the actions that will come from Axe will be more than what I'm currently receiving.I won't let that happen. I'd better get as far away as possible before another possibility that I didn't expect happened to me."Bridgette!"The harsh call from afar managed to provoke me to turn my head. Unfortunately, Axe wa
"Go away, Bridgette. Edward. We need Edward, go with him."I don't know if my hearing was failing or if Axe's voice sounded very soft. Did something happen to him while he was protecting me? But what? I didn't hear or feel anything, except for his cries. Axe just pulled me up and we fell together. That's all. Then what made him sound weak like that? Don't tell me my decision to leave him created a new problem. No! I don't want anything unexpected to happen. That was enough yesterday, not today!"Axe!" My head started to harbor excessive anxiety. I quickly searched Axe's body, hoping his cell phone was in his coat or pants pocket.I sigh in resignation that I didn't get anything, we both left our cell phones in the car. What was I supposed to do now? Listening to Axe's words and leaving him alone in the woods like this under circumstances I don't know why."Axe?" I called once again. I wanted to know his response, at least let me hear Axe's voice again. Then I could leave him to catch
"Yes, sir.""Sure.""Yes. Where's Mr. O'Connor?""Will he be able to return to Italy tonight?""Yes, we need the antidote.""Xelle. He got that poison. Three bullets lodged in his body. We can't operate until we have the antidote. But we've secured the wound, Xelle won't bleed out.""He's still alive.""I don't know why, sir.""Yes, sure. Thank you, sir."Edward's conversation ended with a sigh of relief. There seemed to be some good news after repeatedly contacting Mr. O'Connor's personal assistant. I had heard that Mr. O'Connor was currently in England in my hometown, the City of London.From Edward's conversation, I'm sure Mr. O'Connor will be here soon with the antidote. Yes, he will. He is the owner and concocter of the poison currently in Axe's body.The automatic bullet that was supposed to hit my body was shot directly by the system, after detecting an intruder entering Mr. O'Connor's territory. Worse, the bullet contained poison,
"What's going on. How could Xelle just blatantly enter my territory? Didn't he know the traps I set?"The distinctive voice of a half-century-old man sounded annoyed entering this sterile place, Axe's private medical room. The hard pounding of his steps signaled he was a stern man. His cold face and focused gaze really made me wince as I watched his every move."His pulse is very weak," he muttered after touching Axe's wrist."I wonder. Someone who's been exposed to my poison shouldn't be able to survive this long," the middle-aged man explained more to himself as he rubbed his chin, looking incredulous at the case we were facing."Take Xelle's blood for me. I need his DNA to determine if my renewable poison is not as effective as it once was. This is impossible. I've specially designed my poison. A person hit by a bullet while crossing the border should end up lifeless within the first five minutes, unless he-""You can't take Axe's blood when he himself is wounded like this, sir."I
It's been an hour since I waited. Axe still won't open his eyes for me. He always does and I'll faithfully wait for him to open his eyes.I smiled for a moment at Axe's sweet face. My hand gently strokes his firm jaw. Oh. I admit that my anger at him earlier instantly disappeared. Yes. Whether I realize it or not, Axe is a man who has given me all kinds of experiences. He taught me many things, including intimate things. Whether I liked it or not, he would still force me and that force would sometimes spice up our relationship. Even so, that fact couldn't change my mindset. I could and didn't want Axe at the same time. I mean, was it wrong to want Axe by my side, but at the same time I wanted him away? No, it's not. I'm not wishy-washy. My feelings are hard to control and I'm sorry if I ran away earlier. I'm in a bad position here. I don't know what to keep and what to let go of, especially since Oracle's rejection is still fresh in my mind. I wasn't in the mood for sex or anything
"Yes, I'm here. Wake up. Open your eyes and see me." I rubbed his face carefully, lest I hurt him. It's enough that Axe sacrificed himself for me."Hey, big baby."I forced a smile at him. Handsome and happy to keep me waiting is Axe's habit."Wake up." I kissed Axe's lips briefly, stroking his head repeatedly until my expectations finally came to the fore. Axe's heterochromia eyes slowly opened, he watched me deeply."Thank you!" I said with a burst of happiness. I'm glad Axe realized.Rghh!Axe's cry came out as the man tried to raise his hand, seemingly forgetting that his left arm had been embedded with hot lead that penetrated to the skin."It's okay. Don't move too much. You need rest." I gave Axe's forehead a quick peck. Axe seemed to enjoy my treatment of him, maybe he would have kept me from kissing him if only he could move freely."I'm still alive?" asked Axe incredulously, his eyes moving wildly to take in every curve of my face."Yes,
"Axe, I-" I swallowed my saliva, finding it difficult to utter the words that were stuck in my throat. Especially when I see Axe's face. God, my position here is all wrong."Yes, answer me, baby girl.""I-"My sentence trailed off again. No, not because I did it. But it was Edward's knock and voice that saved me from this uncertain feeling. His interruption clearly freed me from Axe's questions. I was sure he was here with important news. Otherwise, there was no way he would have come to disturb his master who was resting."Sir, the great lord and lady contacted me. They wish to speak with you," Edward said as he bowed respectfully to Axe. His current position was standing close to us, no wonder why Axe had let my answer slide.But what caught my attention was only one, the word lord and lady that Edward said. What did he mean by that ...."Mom and dad?" I asked quickly. But Edward didn't answer me right away, he just looked at Axe who also seemed to be thinking. There was no mistaki
"Axe, let's get up!""Today is your scheduled counseling." I tried to pull Axe's hand to get him up. Instead of helping me, Axe deliberately put so much weight on his own body that I couldn't lift him up. I sighed at his inability to move or even open his eyes. Maybe Axe had forgotten that it had been almost a week since he'd been shot, all he'd done was rest on his bed. Fortunately Axe's current condition is far from bad, it's just that he's been very lazy lately. maybe because I spoiled him too much."Axe, wake up quickly. Don't let me splash you with cold water!" I threatened, no longer patient with his behavior.I quickly dragged my feet to the bathroom. I grabbed whatever was there to collect a quarter of the water from the shower. I didn't mince my words, if Axe still didn't want to wake up, I wouldn't hesitate to splash him.My steps are definitely back to the bed. Oh, apparently my threat has full effect on Axe, who is now sitting up while rubbing his eyes repeatedly. Thankfu
Several months later... I was staring at Axe with an infected hand, next to him was Oracle, walking towards me. He had a baby in his arms. His head kept lowering to watch our daughter's face endlessly. A perfect smile completed Axe's happiness. His efforts to serve me when I was craving for something had paid off, as he was finally reunited with his child in person. I remember forcing Axe to make me roti canai, an Asian specialty, with his own hands. Axe could cook, but had no idea about that kind of food, but at the crack of dawn, I kept pushing him to get up to be an impromptu chef for his daugther's wish. It was a struggle to wake Axe up when he was exhausted after touching me relentlessly. It's his own fault for never being satisfied. Little did I know that his son would suddenly want something. Even though he had to, Axe did his duty. That time, with his eyes half open. He reached for the cell phone on the nightstand, digging into
I gazed at the ring that was placed back on my hand with a smile of emotion and happiness. The sacred promise in Axe's name had been made. There was one more to go, but Axe never did. He just looked at me with his eyes sparkling with happiness, like an idiot who suddenly became a millionaire. What was he waiting for? Until I started first? Seriously! "You're making everyone wait too long for you," I said softly and almost in a whisper. "Sure?" asked Axe in confirmation. He raised one eyebrow at me suspiciously. "Are they or are you actually getting impatient?" he continued with a teasing smile. "Suit yourself, Axe." I turned to look at the faces there. The important people in my life were gathered in one frame. There was Oracle, mom, dad, my father and mother-in-law, and Rose who was so beautiful in a black dress. Next to her was Theo who always stalked Rose wherever she went. I think Axe's question at that time was very appropriate. What is the relationship between them,
"You didn't mean your threat, did you, baby girl?"I didn't respond to Axe's question the whole way. Even from the time Oracle kept babbling until he was now sound asleep, I didn't respond to him. Earlier, after Rose and Oracle's hug was over. I immediately said goodbye to Rose and left Axe alone. Stepping quickly into the car with Oracle. He followed later with a face that seemed to be in deep thought, perhaps he was thinking about how to persuade me. Let it go. Let him know what kind of position I was in when I apologized to him. Being ignored doesn't feel good. Now let Axe get a taste."Bridgette," he called again.There's no answer for a moment, so I choose to close my eyes to join the Oracle on my lap. I'd rather sleep."Let me ask you, what's your friend got to do with that silly bastard? I saw him hiding in Rose's room and watching all of us."My eyes flew wide open. What did Axe mean and who could get inside Rose's apartment besides us?"Who
Do you know what's wrong with roses falling? Because when it first blooms, it's too beautiful. -Theodore Witson -------------------------------- "Rose, thank you again. I don't know what my life would be like without your help." I hugged tightly the body of the beautiful woman, who was currently returning my warmth."You're welcome," Rose whispered as she gently rubbed up and down my shoulders. "In what way should I repay your kindness?"I couldn't help but make sure my voice sounded bitter. I couldn't bear to take the Oracle away from Rose. But what should I do? If I let Oracle be with Rose, that child would lose a complete family figure. Axe definitely wouldn't let that happen. He's been separated from Oracle since Oracle himself was still in the womb, how could that man ever want to give Oracle up. And if I'm being honest, I want Oracle too. Although the guilt for Rose would be much greater. "You paid me enough with your happiness. Don't be sad anymore, do you understand?" Ros
"She's in the back like a chick," Axe replied. He suddenly moved away, no longer providing protection. "Hi, Rose." I smiled stiffly as Rose stifled a giggle at my ridiculous behavior. Just watch out for her! "Hi, Oracle." This time I turned to Oracle, he was looking at me deeply. There was a tension on his face that I didn't understand. Why, did my presence scare him? I shook my head faintly with an unfocused look, looking at the three people in front of me in turn. The Oracle could not accept my presence yet, that much I knew. I'd better get going. Yes, my legs slowly lifted backwards. Feeling that it was not enough, I turned my body quickly. Run! That's what my brain told me to do. But my movement was halted by a greeting from behind. "Hello, Mommy Bri." Mommy Bri... My head echoed at the Oracle's call. He called me mommy
"Ready?" I turned my head to the side at Axe's question. From the Canadian airport, we drove straight to Rose's apartment. Axe and I were still in the car parked in the basement. He asked me if I was ready...my answer was no. I couldn't take Oracle's rejection when he saw me in front of him. As Axe had said back then, he would take me to pick Oracle up after everything was done. Yes, it was over as Axe's revenge was three weeks old. Uncle Danial was finally found guilty and sentenced to 35 years in prison. The prime minister's protection of him did not apply, because the evidence was in sight. Moreover, Uncle Danial was further aggravated by the presence of the prisoners that Axe released as witnesses in court. At that time, the trial lasted for about two weeks. No denials and no appeals made it all over quickly. I still remember the first and second trials. It was strange to sit in the opposite camp between dad and mom. Although
"Damn kid! Where have you been all night, why do you have this bruise on your face?" We just arrived at Mr. O'Connor's residence, suddenly Axe was immediately questioned by his father. The explosion in the forest yesterday, no one had dared to tell my father-in-law about Axe's condition via voice call before the man was found. Mr. O'Connor is temperamental. He would have gone berserk knowing Axe was in danger. That's why Hema asked Alessandro and I to wait for the right time to tell him, which turned out to be the case even after I was gone, they still didn't tell Mr. O'Connor about Axe's condition. "Just a bruise." Axe chuckled in displeasure, continuing to avoid having Mr. O'Connor's hand on his face. "Really?" Mr. O'Connor gave Axe an incredulous look, then turned to glare at me. "What did Xelle do last night, Bridgette?" he asked, obviously knowing I wouldn't lie. I didn't do much. I just sighed and occasionally glanced at Axe, w
"Watch out, Axe!" Bang! I hugged Axe as tightly as I could, making my body a shield for him. He once let a bullet bite into his body because of my mistake. Now I wanted to do the same, sacrificing myself for the one I loved. The sound of gunfire gave me pause to breathe. I should have felt the heat spread by the bullet. But until now everything still felt safe. I don't understand, my body is fine for no reason. "Don't do this next time. Don't protect me. I can take care of myself. What will happen to you if I don't hurry?" My body was forcibly released and I realized Axe's weapon was emitting smoke as he lowered his hand. What have I missed? I quickly turned around. It was a little unbelievable to find Arthur lying on the floor with his eyes open and a bullet stuck right in his forehead. "I don't want to kill. But letting yourself get shot is the most fatal mistake." Axe stroked my face briefly, then tucked the gun in his hand behind his body. "Don't do that again. Do you un
"I told you not to try to escape from me!" A cold voice and the clomping of someone's feet made me turn around. Arthur was seen grinning cruelly with his gaze drawn deep. He was completely different from anyone I had ever known. "I've given you a choice. Obey if you want me to be nice!" Arthur gripped my jaw so tightly that I looked up to stare into his dark beads. He changed after the unwanted wedding into a big battle. I knew he was a victim of Axe's game. But, did it have to be this way? "Why did you kidnap me all the way here?" I forced myself to stare at the man in camouflage. There was no meaningful answer from him. He just smiled crookedly bringing my face closer. "Let go, Arthur. I have a husband," I said, pushing quite hard on his face. "I should be your husband." Arthur smiled bitterly. There was so much hatred in his eyes. He was right. He should have... He should have been my husband. But fat