"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
"Come, Bridgette! Don't think too much. About Gorson, I think is none of your business, I'll handle it. Now you get ready. We'll pick up Oracle and I'll have Edward pick up the DNA test results at the hospital."I snapped out of my reverie and found Axe already staring at me at this close range. "Or do you want me to give you a bath? I think that's a good idea," he whispered very close followed by a brief kiss on my earlobe."No need. I have arms and legs, I can bathe myself too." I quickly pushed Axe's body away. I don't want him to go overboard and touch me. It's still early and I don't want that to happen.I grunt, then move off the bed. My steps are definitely toward the bathroom. However, I'm only halfway there when my shriek is cut off by my body floating into the air. Axe suddenly carried me in his arms. Therefore, I could see his face from this close a distance.Axe's firm jaw lures me into petting him gently. Axe was indeed the definition of a miracle man. Everything he does
"I don't want to mince words. We're here to take Oracle back with his real family," Axe said suddenly when he saw me and Rose step through the doorway.His mouth really couldn't hold back. Couldn't Axe have waited just a moment before making his wish known? I felt bad for Rose."What does he mean, Bridgette? Did he know?" asked Rose as quietly as possible with an incredulous look.I sighed harshly and nodded my head in agreement. It was already done. I couldn't deny it anymore, no matter how much I publicized the truth to Axe. That man was still a cunning human who managed to trick me into telling him the truth. Had I known from the start that the letter Axe brought was a share transfer letter, I wouldn't have acknowledged the fact that Oracle was his son. Never."Pack your things, Bridgette," Axe orders, not liking the fact that I'm standing still next to Rose."We still have until tomorrow. I don't like to be rushed." I shot Axe a glare as a warning that I didn't like being bossed a
"Why are you talking like that?" Axe looked at me sharply, as if he didn't like what I said."It's the truth. If it wasn't for Rose, I would have ended my life when I found out I was pregnant because of you."I looked deeply into Axe's face. Instantly, guilt was embedded in his eyes. Axe seemed to be slapped by my words, which I admit sounded painful. Could it be that he realized that what he did back then really hurt me? I hoped so."Don't be rude to Rose anymore. She has no one but me and the Oracle. If you were upset at my referring to Rose as my sister-in-law, I apologize. Rose also expressed her apology to you. I'm sorry that she slapped you and accused you-" My sentence was cut off by Axe's sudden hug. I can feel his breath on the skin of my neck."I'm sorry I hurt you that much." Axe whispered very softly next to my ear. He shouldn't be apologizing to me."Apologize to Rose, for being so mean. Not to me."I hurt you a lot more, but I promise I'll apolo