"Now let me treat you."
"No need.""Why? I'll just put this on. That's all."I'm sure Axe objected to my wishes. Though there were no more protests from him as I set to work, applying the ointment I'd shown Axe earlier.Axe's breathing slowed with his eyes closed as my fingers touched the line of his shoulder."Does it hurt?" I asked once I was done.Axe doesn't answer, instead resting his head on my shoulder. Inhaling the scent of my body deeply."Axe, what's wrong?""You accused me of having sex with another woman. That means I don't have your trust."That's not it! Where do I get the idea that he's being abused, my mind screamed out loud.I was just about to speak. The sound of knocking from outside followed by the door opening made Axe quickly slam my body onto the bed with him acting as a shield for me, blocking my half naked body from anyone, who had disturbed us.But the screeching sound that came out spontaneously made me sure it wMy gaze never left Axe since 15 minutes passed after he consumed his mother's milk. His behavior was suddenly strange with the occasional unreadable look thrown at me.I tried not to be affected by anything. But the sudden movement of Axe stepping into the bathroom made me end up following him. He was confusing and it was enough to worry me.Somewhat incredulously I find Axe allowing himself to be showered again. This time he's standing with his hands repeatedly brushing his hair back.God, Axe. He completely forgot that his body was still warm. Even though his fever had been gone for three days."What are you doing, Axe?" I asked, unable to stand watching him enjoy the water splashing on his body."Go away, Bridgette. You'll torture me by being here," Axe replied this time with his head down.What did Axe mean about me being here? I just stood there, not doing anything that could harm him and potentially hurt him."You're confusing me. I don't want to go
My breath hitched repeatedly as I looked at myself in the mirror. Everything was prepared, it was just a matter of leaving. Afterward, I can ask the doctor what exactly happened. Why I was bleeding after having sex with Axe."Are you sure you want to go to the hospital?"A deep, husky voice and a pair of hands wrapped around my waist made me stare in our clingy position.Axe's question was strange. He had offered to go to the hospital himself, but now he was hesitating. I quickly gave Axe a nod in response. Besides being curious, I wanted to confirm the condition of my child as well. How old was it in my womb? I hadn't had a check-up since I was pregnant."I'm sure," I replied quietly.There was a sigh from Axe before he answered me calmly. "Abort. I think I'm being too harsh to be like this.""No, you're not. I'm still going to sign." I didn't believe Axe's words. He's not a doctor. He could be wrong too."Suit yourself. Now let's go. The car is rea
"Where are we going, Axe?" I asked, surprised to see him dress me up like a wonder woman in a tight all-black outfit, for the inside. The outside of my body is covered in a fiery red dress, where the fabric legs dangle down."Party. Witnessing your uncle's destruction."My uncle's destruction...He doesn't bear the name Xandersis, does he?Should I do it? Of course I should. For now I was on Axe's side. It wasn't easy for me to watch my husband go through such a difficult time, he was physically and mentally hurt by that depraved man. Thank God Axe didn't contract venereal disease, which maybe—God forbid - one of them did.Yes. Earlier, just before nightfall. Mr. O'Connor brought in a doctor to examine Axe's body in detail. Although he had refused, Axe finally agreed to be reviewed. Based on the results of the post-mortem on Axe's body-the part where he was s*domized, there were abrasions that were almost dry. Axe complained to me that he didn't like his fat
"Turn around, Bridgette."Ah, me?Turn around for what?I'm sure Axe recognized my confusion to chuckle impatiently and immediately pulled me around his body. Our positions change with me turning my back to Axe.I feel a feather-light kiss on my shoulder for a moment, before a white gold necklace with a sapphire gem is perfectly clasped around my neck. What's wrong, why would Axe suddenly give me a necklace full of sparkles in a situation like this."It will keep you safe. I don't know where the bracelet I gave you a few weeks ago went. Did you throw it away or eat it?" Axe asked, bringing me back until our bodies were facing each other.God! I just realized that the bracelet he gave me is no longer in my hand. I never once took it off during our separation. Where did it go? "Never mind. Forget it. You don't have to think about your bracelet anymore. But promise me to keep this one," Axe said as he touched the sparkling blue stone that was currently arou
However, it wasn't long before my questioning ended. The lights in the building suddenly went out, leaving only the monitors still on. The atmosphere, which had been quite peaceful, was suddenly noisy with the protests of the guests.Even more surprising. The sound of the sound system boomed, startling almost everyone. After a while, the video documenting Uncle Danial's kindness instantly changed to show his depraved behavior.There were many sad events that the cruel man had inflicted on others. Don't ask how the victims look. In the video, most of their bodies are censored, probably for privacy."This-this is not true. You can't just believe it. I can't be that bad."On stage Uncle Danial began his defense. The tone of fear behind his voice was so clear. I thought a man like him would never feel threatened, but now his attitude was like a chick losing its mother."The person who did this must have wanted to slander me."Playing victim!What was shown on
I'm suddenly dazed by Axe's words. Even I can't help but stare straight ahead wondering if this is why he asked me to wear a tight black dress."You think too much."Axe's voice sounded close and as soon as I blinked, he was already in front. Our faces are barely separated as Axe is busy unbuckling the seatbelt on my body. If only he knew that almost half of the oxygen around me was being inhaled by him. I barely breathe seeing Axe's face, even though he's already my husband. But still the throbbing for him never went away."What are you thinking? Now take off your clothes," he said after giving me a quick peck on the lips.I sighed as Axe wanted me to. His gaze was unexpected as he saw the dress completely undone revealing the clothes I had described. I could feel Axe's quick movements opening his leather jacket. Then without saying anything he put it on me. "What will you wear if you let me wear yours.""It's okay. I'm much more comfortable having your bod
"Wait for me here. Ale will take care of you," Axe said with a gesture of loading ammunition into the gun in his hand.Just looking at him holding a gun made my brain ache, imagining what Axe would do. He parked his car on the edge of the forest. Then he hurriedly led me along the path, quite a distance-about 100 meters from our first step.I wondered where Axe was taking me, only to find Alessandro inside a large glass box with a lot of gear around the man and bright lights for illumination."You told me to stay here, so where are you going?""In there," he replied still busy preparing himself, as if he was a war soldier about to go on duty."I want to come with you!"My eyes alternately gazed at Axe's body, which was now complete with several weapons under his white T-shirt, and the large building that was alone in the forest-along with the lights. What will he do when he goes inside there?"You can't."Axe walked over to erase the distance between us once he was done. His big hand
"Don't think too much. I'll just be a moment, freeing some of Gorson's prisoners. After that, it's over," Axe explained as he put on a black strappy necklace with the same pendant as mine, a sapphire gem whose luster was a feast for the eyes."Why didn't Ale go?" I also wanted to ask about the necklace currently around his neck. However, the current situation was not favorable."I'm the only one who knows the ins and outs of that place.""But Hema?""Using GPS 10 meters away from me.""I still won't let you go!"I shook my head as I pulled on his hand. But Axe, he moved to free himself first."I don't want to argue with you for too long, Bridgette.""Don't overdo it. I told you, I'll be fine."Axe again erased the distance between us. He stepped up to place a light peck on my forehead."Give me the keys, Ale," he said after pulling away.Axe looked at Alessandro with a gaze I couldn't read, as if he was speaking through the language of the
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