"Axe!" I called excitedly. I smiled from the elevator. Of course, I have good news for him. Axe must be happy to see his ring with me.
However, my smile was forced to disappear when I opened the door and found him lying on his stomach under the bed. He doesn't seem to be in the mood to do anything."Axe," I called cautiously. I crouched down beside him as I gently stroked his back from top to bottom, and so on."I have something for you. Want to see?" I asked but didn't get a response from him.I sighed heavily. Axe looked more like someone who was heartbroken after being left by a girlfriend than sad about losing a favorite object. I couldn't imagine if he knew that at his age, he already had a child and was still acting childish. I'm sure he'd feel ashamed of herself."This is your ring." I placed it in front of him. Axe immediately got up and changed his position to sitting. His hand quickly grabbed the ring, then looked at the inside carefully. It seemed lik"Wake up," the soft whisper that sounded so close made me blink a few times. I felt something rough touch my back and a repeated peck on my lips.Who was trying to disturb my peaceful sleep? I moved to tighten my embrace on the warm body, trying to get rid of the endless disturbance that continued until now. "Wake up, Bridgette!" The call never provoked me to open my eyes. Instead, the distinctive scent of cologne became a calming therapy in the morning. My breath felt fresh even though my eyes were still closed so perfectly."Don't tease me, baby girl. I can stab you back if I want to."That sentence successfully made my eyes open wide. Oh my God!Axe!How could I forget I was with him. "Let go." I pushed away his hand that was busy stroking the skin of my back. I quickly got up to change my position to sitting. Unfortunately, I also forgot the state of my body. I was still wearing nothing after making love to him last night. And now he's loo
"You see that shameless man. He came here to annoy me!"I immediately looked at the person Rose was pointing at with such fiery anger. Wait a minute, I memorized that posture. Isn't he...Theo?My mouth dropped open to see him here. Why is he stranded in Canada, shouldn't Theo be in Italy considering he is a native Italian."Do you know him, Bridgette?" asked Rose noticing my unusual reaction. I just nodded in response to her."What the hell are you doing here?"The question was not from me let alone Rose, but the now fully clothed man standing right beside me, Axe."You too? Why are you here?" Instead of answering. Theo turns around and asks. Soon his eyes blinked in disbelief. "Jesus, man, you're still alive. I thought yesterday was the last day you were in a coma," Theo joked, walking up to Axe. Instantly he forgot the trouble he had created this morning at Rose's apartment."Damn it!" swore Axe as he let go of Theo's embrace because he felt uncomf
"Come on, Aunty. Let's go get daddy." Oracle continued to pull my hand towards the room that Axe and I were currently staying in. The little boy couldn't wait to get together for dinner. I had just invited him and he eagerly said yes."Good job, Ed. Make sure he doesn't act up after returning to his habitat."I could faintly hear Axe's voice talking to someone. Of course he was talking to Edward on his cell phone. Their conversation was serious, from the cold tone of Axe's voice. Who exactly were they talking about?"Axe?"I thoughtlessly pressed the door knob of the room and found him standing in front of the window. Axe immediately turned off his cell phone, then walked over to me and Oracle."Are you ready?" Axe asked Oracle, who was now in his arms. They looked very affectionate towards each other."Who are you talking about, Axe?"I didn't want to waste the opportunity to ask him. I had to know who and what Axe was doing.Axe didn't answer yet. H
"I'm sorry, Bridgette." "Because of me, your secret might be revealed soon."I understood what Rose meant. Her words about her purity being taken away still bothered me. I think Rose was ready to interpret her words that I didn't understand."I'm sorry for not being honest with you all this time.""Bridgette, the truth is that I - I don't really serve men who come to the club. My dealings with my clients are just arm-twisting. You know what I mean?" A nod is all I give. The rest of the time I let Rose speak her heart out."I made an agreement on a stamp that they agreed to because my clients are not ordinary people. They are classy and know their limits.""But your brother and his bastard friend came to ruin everything I've kept all these years. I kept my chastity because of my principle all along, no s*x before marriage!" The vengeful look in Rose's eyes left me speechless.It turns out that all this time, Rose had kept a big secret from me. Why? Am I n
I stared at the slow-moving wall clock, as if reluctant to pass this late night. The chest-pounding events had led me to end up in my room alone. Rose and Oracle were already in their room, enjoying a sleep that probably wouldn't have felt good to Rose.I was still waiting for the arrival of Axe, who had left with a lot of guilt in his heart. The disappointed look in his eyes really hit my chest hard. Even I would be angry if I was accused without proof, especially if the accusation wasn't true. I really regret slapping him.Second after second had passed.I checked my phone which still didn't have any notifications. Where was Axe exactly? Why doesn't he remember going home. Isn't here, where I am right now, where he wants to be? I anxiously imagined him out there, afraid that his fever would rise again. I hope that doesn't happen. Or maybe I should just call Axe? Yes, I will. That's right. I should have done that earlier.My hand moved quickly to dial Axe's number on my cell phone.
"Don't play games with me, Bridgette!"Axe clucked in displeasure at my long silence. His hand moved quickly to grab my jaw roughly, "answer me!" he demanded with his eyes still glaring at me.I shook my head in defense of the truth before my eyes. I don't know why my heart feels heavy to be honest with Axe. I was afraid that he'd unjustly keep me away from Oracle. There's a cruelty in him that will never go away, a dark side that's deeply embedded in his soul. Even Axe can be gentle and harsh at the same time. I must be wary of him."Want to test who's more stubborn, Bridgette?" Axe whispered as close to my ear as he could. His actions make my hair stand on end, I'm scared to see this kind of attitude from him. But I didn't want to be blunt with him."Fine!" says Axe, ending his curiosity. A second later he moved to the side of the bed, pulled out the nightstand drawer and retrieved something. A small length of rope was pulled out of it.I rounded my eyes to see
"Who are you?" I asked as I watched the people around me. They looked creepy with all-black clothes and gloomy faces looming over them.Where was I?Last time I remembered, I was still in Axe's hotel room and had fallen asleep after the man's punishment ended. Axe.Where was he now? I didn't see him at all. Instead, I saw several humans in front of me. Why and what exactly? Why did I end up here, in a place I didn't recognize at all.Who were they?What are they surrounding me like this for?I felt like my body couldn't move, as if something was holding me back. What was wrong with me? Oh God! I tried to scream, but my voice was drowned out by the shock of seeing each of them holding a sharp weapon ready to draw on me.No!My stifled voice finally came out. My eyes snapped open and it turned out that everything that happened was just a dream.The roar of my breath became a song in the morning. I looked around and found no one here. Where is Axe this early in the morning?I look down
"What are you talking about, Bridgette? Is Oracle really my son?" he asked, leaving me speechless for a long time. Why would Axe ask me again, when the answer he had been waiting for was right in front of him right now. Could he be testing me? I think so.I quickly took a breath and forcefully exhaled. I nodded before finally choosing to look back at Axe's face. A ray of relief shone in his eyes. I'd never seen such happiness before, and today... I'd been successfully slapped by reality. I had cut off Axe's happiness that he should have already felt. Was it evil of me to keep Axe and Oracle apart for so many years? Don't say yes, I can't bear to remember my crime."Thank you, baby," Axe whispered softly. Next I felt my hand being pulled into a sitting position with Axe still on top of my thigh.I tried to digest the situation. I thought Axe would be angry with me for lying to him all this time. Turns out I was wrong. Instead, Axe cupped my jaw and crushed my lips de
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