"You haven't answered me yet, Axe."
Unable to resist, I quickly got up to give Axe's jawbone a light peck. I stare at the eyes that can't take their eyes off my face. What was Axe thinking? Why was he watching me like that."Are you really afraid if I really leave this world?"Axe asked without answering my question first. His hand moved to touch the surface of my face that was no longer covered in makeup, the hand slowly traveled downward until it stopped right at my lips. Axe pressed his thumb there and managed to lure my mouth open slightly."Are you really worried about me?" he asked once again.I let out a tired sigh at Axe's words. What kind of question was he asking me? Of course, I was worried about him for everything. He meant the world to me, the most important part of my life. I couldn't even see Axe hurt, let alone lose him."Your question isn't important. What are you asking for, if you already know the answer."I cupped Axe's cheek deeply a"It's okay. Now tell me what news you have. Is Edward all right?""I'm so sorry, sir. Edward... he's badly injured." Timidly Alessandro answered Axe's question, until he had to look down deeply not daring to stare at Axe who was swinging at him sharply."What do you mean!" snarled Axe, his eyes flashing with anger at Alessandro's half-information."They tortured him and now Edward is being treated by doctors at the hospital, Sir."Alessandro's reply managed to provoke Axe into swearing. Axe almost hit the poor innocent man, had I not held him back immediately. Axe couldn't be like that. Hadn't Alessandro done his best? Axe shouldn't blame him for what he didn't do. Alessandro was late to save Edward too because he prioritized his master's safety, rather than Axe's own orders."Give it up, Axe. Violence won't solve the problem.""But Edward-""He'll be fine," I cut in quickly. I don't know what those people did to Edward, but I'm sure Edward is just as strong as Axe, the good man won
"Be careful," Axe said as he thrust his hand at me. He was so fussy watching me struggle down the stairs in these troublesome heels. Earlier, before trudging up the helicopter's rope ladder, Axe had walked back to the big tree to pick up my abandoned heels and asked me to climb up first with Alessandro leading me in front. And for your information, the helicopter Alessandro was using couldn't land because in the middle of the forest the trees grow not too sparsely, especially since we were around a lake."Next time don't use that thing again," he continued to advise me, even though we were now standing on the roof top of the hospital. What a nag! But I was glad that Axe was a little calmer than before, because Alessandro had gotten information that Edward's condition was getting better."Come on!"Without waiting for an answer, Axe immediately pulled my hand to follow his wide strides that seemed impatient to reach the destination, Edward's hospital room.Our jo
"I'm scared, don't leave me alone." I put on a pitiable face, giving a good enough reason to make Axe stay. But who doesn't know what's in that man's brain, a stubborn human being like him can't be restrained-except by exploiting his one weakness. I'll try that after this."Just wait. I'll just be a minute, not long," Axe said, intending to turn around and leave me. However, he was wrong if he thought I wouldn't hold him back. "You can't leave me, Axe." I hugged Axe tightly from behind, resting my head comfortably on his broad shoulders. I didn't know where Axe was going and what he was going to do, it was only natural that I was afraid of him leaving. His gaze earlier also hinted at something I couldn't figure out, I suspected Axe wanted to do something bad to avenge Edward's condition who was still unconscious until now.Axe can't leave, no matter what I have to be able to hold him back. If something happens to him, whose heart health is at stake? I really s
I writhe in sleep as I feel the loss so close to my body, my eyes open to watch the skies of the VVIP room with a blank gaze overpowering. It's quiet here, just me alone... I remember before falling asleep earlier, there was still a warm embrace that was perfectly coiled. But now that the loss of that embrace creates an untouchable coldness, I feel empty and my feelings are irresistibly scratched with unwarranted anxiety. Maybe it's because I don't find Axe's presence here.Axe...Don't ask me where he is, I don't know. His absence already proves that the sly man left by taking advantage of my short-lived sleeping state.Axe's stubbornness had gone up a notch, to the point where all means were being used to accomplish his goals. I didn't know what Axe wanted to do out there, but my gut feeling was that he was going to do something bad. I can only hope that it's not true. I don't want Axe to fall back into the abyss and get even more lost, let alone fall into a criminal case-just Is
"Sorry, Miss. I can't, it's an order."I rolled my eyes lazily at Alessandro's words. Again the order. Axe forbid again. What exactly was that man doing that I wasn't allowed to know where he was?"If you're not going to tell me, I'm going to go find Axe myself," I finally said. I had no choice but to look for Axe with and without a clue.Instead of letting me go, Alessandro blocked my sure steps towards the hospital hallway that would lead me towards the exit. He looked into my eyes pleadingly, hoping that I would stop looking for Axe. But I wasn't that easy to convince. My mind was made up, I wanted to see Axe and Alessandro had no reason to ask me to stop looking for his boss."I beg you, Miss. It's still late at night."Alessandro repeatedly said the same thing. However, instead of making me feel compassionate, I became even more suspicious. How secret was Axe's whereabouts that Alessandro would beg like that.No!I shook my head not to be fooled
Not wanting to be grandiose and wishful thinking too far, as soon as possible I pulled the curtain until something I never imagined was plastered so real in front of me. Something so painful, something that made me disappointed, something that forced my feelings to shatter into pieces...It was a bloodied knife in Axe's hand with a man lying unconscious, also bleeding, screaming in pain and begging for mercy to the man who was staring at him coldly.This time I dared to call out to the man, for whatever reason he was still unaware of my presence here-while watching his every vicious act, until it was recorded so perfectly in my brain how the expression of satisfaction was so clear on Axe's face.I still can't believe it. Is it true that the Axe before me is the Axe I've loved all along? I wanted to deny it by not admitting the man was Axe. However, reality kept beating my chest until it was bruised and ended in pain. That man was indeed an Axe that managed to provoke other emotions i
I walked wearily towards the hospital room Axe had rented. Maybe I should go back to rest as the night continued, getting later and later.As for Axe, I don't want to bother myself with meddling in his affairs anymore. The threads in my brain were still too tangled to add another problem. Let the incident pass like water. Because, for now it's better for me to stay away from Axe, that's the only best option. After all, Axe was no longer a child who had to be told what was good and bad. He's an adult, even mature enough at his age to just take a wrong action."Where have you been?"I had just stepped inside and had to wince in surprise at the cold voice from next door, precisely the owner of the voice standing leaning next to the doorway. It had probably been waiting for a long time for me who had just returned from the bathroom. His sharp gaze was really piercing, and the dominant aura was so obvious that I felt like I was going to be eaten alive by him.No
I sat motionlessly on the blanket with nothing to do since Axe had left within an hour. I felt lonely, silent, and empty as I thought about the problems in my life that had unknowingly brought me this far-an experience that was so dramatic and priceless.Honestly, I never imagined that my wedding day would be the worst day of my life, that I would have to go through all sorts of miserable obstacles. Especially when I almost lost my life, as well as almost losing Axe. Truly, it was all chest-thumping. Just thinking about it makes my heart feel like it's being torn into tiny pieces.And Axe... Don't ask me about him, I don't want my longing to get worse. Yes, the more I kept thinking about my problems with him, the feeling of wanting to meet suddenly surfaced. I should have realized that I was the one who asked him to leave, now I can't blame him for not being beside me.Never mind...I sighed in resignation as I stared out the window with the curtains partially open, showing the rain
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