"What are you doing, Axe?" I asked curiously. I'd seen him all morning minding his own business in one of the empty rooms of his mansion."Renovating this place into a room," he replied as he busily painted. "For our baby," he continued excitedly. I couldn't believe that a man like him would be this enthusiastic about becoming a father. Because sometimes Axe was too unstable, his attitude could change drastically and unpredictably. He could also be so emotional towards me."Isn't it too soon? I'm only six weeks along." I looked down at the sweat-soaked back. It seemed like the air conditioning here couldn't compete with his raging spirit. What a possessive human being. I even still remember how he suddenly hired a female obstetrician for me, just because he didn't want Doctor Arnold to examine me. Oh. He was jealous of his own personal doctor. But I'm happy. Because thanks to my pregnancy, Axe was being nicer to me. He also kept his word, not touching me at all."You'd better rest fir
Since yesterday's incident. I finally managed to persuade Axe to let me stay with him in his penthouse. Although it was a bit forced, Axe still said yes. He gave me the condition not to try to run away from him again. I wouldn't do it if he continued to be gentle with me. However, for the other condition where I have to continue to stay in my room, I'm not sure. Because the only reason I wanted to stay in his penthouse was so that I could freely go in and out and do whatever I wanted. Including finding out some things I don't know about that guy. Right now I'm already at the shopping center without Axe's knowledge. Buying a new cell phone for me. Of course I'll contact mom later. I wanted to know the rest of the details about the agreement, the black and white agreement that involved Axe having to stay away from us for a long time."Hi, Bridgette. Long time no see." I immediately turned around when I heard a voice greeting me from behind.My eyes widened at the sight of the person in
I opened my eyes slowly. My head felt dizzy after trying to remember the incident at Axe's penthouse. Two scary-looking strangers stared at me sarcastically. They threatened me into standing in the corner of the elevator in fear. I could see them smiling wryly before I lost consciousness, and when I woke up. I realized my hands and feet were tied to a rusty blanket. The ceiling in this room also looked unkempt. Some dirt and worn colors on the walls indicated that I was in an abandoned building. Did Axe kidnap me to get here? Why?I was jolted from my empty thoughts when I heard the sound of several people approaching. My breath hitched in alarm when the door was violently kicked in, revealing several people with masks covering their faces. One of them lifted my chin roughly. His dark brown eyes stared vengefully at me."This is my luck. I've been waiting for this for a long time. Take my revenge to him!" That triumphant voice managed to confuse me. I didn't know where I was and who I
"Axe, watch out. Akh!" I shouted followed by a pain that gripped my stomach. I watched for a moment as Axe managed to dodge Gorson's bullets by using one of his opponents as a shield. Gorson was wrong if he thought Axe became weak when the man's weakness was hurt by him. On the contrary, it was that weakness that made Axe this tough. All of Gorson's masked troops were cut down by him. Only Gorson was left lying weak with a battered state by Axe and the haughty woman who had left this place when the chaos occurred.Axe limped over to me. Occasionally Axe's body seemed to stagger while holding his stomach. "It's alright. You'll be fine," he said weakly as he untied my hands and feet."I can do it myself," I said as Axe prepared to lift my body. He was already badly injured. There was no way I was letting him hold my weight anymore.But the moment I set foot on the floor. I felt a violent contraction in my stomach. Something seemed to flow from underneath my body. I looked down at my fe
"Can mom ask you something?" she asked in a stifled voice.Switching topics, I thought. But I nodded anyway, albeit hesitantly. Hoping it wasn't a difficult question I was about to receive."Who got you pregnant?"Boom! My head felt like it was scalded by mom's question. What should I tell her now? I can't possibly tell her the truth. She'll be disappointed, not only in me but also in Axe. Even to herself."I don't know, mom. I was raped, the guy just left me." I stare straight ahead. I don't know why the lie slipped perfectly from my lips."Are you sure, honey?" mom asked reassuringly. I nodded slowly. I think mom knew I was lying. But she just silently let the lie run its course. Maybe she realized I needed a break from the bad thoughts that haunted me."All right. Now you should rest. The doctor said you shouldn't be exhausted. You lost a lot of blood after-" As if realizing something Mom stopped and looked at me skeptically."After what? Is my baby okay, is it still there?" I asked
I took a deep breath at the bustling atmosphere of the hospital cafeteria. I quickly made my way to the cashier to pay for my breakfast. I couldn't leave Axe in the ICU room by himself for too long, afraid that something untoward would suddenly happen. As I was preparing to leave the place, my eyes accidentally caught a middle-aged man who had just met me a few days ago. The man smiled warmly and greeted me who was standing stiffly in front of him. "Good morning too, Uncle." I returned his smile hesitantly, a little confused as to why he was in this place."Why are you here, Bridgette?"I should have asked him that. But it seems Uncle Danial had some business and we just happened to meet here."Axe was shot and put into a coma for saving me, Uncle."Uncle Danial looked shocked at my words. His eyes moved out of focus when he heard me mention Axe's name. He didn't seem to believe what I was saying."When?" he asked after gaining control of himself."Three days ago. What's wrong with y
"What's this, Ed?" I asked confused as the man came over to hand me a bag of groceries."Just look at it, Miss." I gave Edward a serious look then pulled out the object inside the grocery bag. A slightly glittering box made me look deeply at the man who was still faithfully standing beside me."At the hospital I told you that mister asked me to buy something for you. To replaced your two cell phones that you destroyed. I'm sorry that I didn't get a chance to give them to you."I was silent as I listened to Edward's words. Why would Axe suddenly think of replacing my cell phone that was broken and thrown out the window that time. He was the first person to take that thing away from me, please add it to his list of sins if you like."Why did Axe change his mind?""I don't know, miss. Perhaps when mister is sober, you can ask him." I nodded in agreement. Edward was right. I could ask Axe directly when he regained consciousness."Then excuse me to return to mister company, Miss.""Take ca
"Where are you going, Axe?" I asked as I watched him lower his legs, preparing to stand up.Axe looked at me for a moment then walked slowly towards me who was still standing in the doorway. I was just about to visit him but he was already preparing to leave."I'm bored," he said as he brushed my hair lightly.Thankfully, Axe's condition was getting better after waking up from his coma. It took two days for him to recover from his weakened state, though now I can't say that he's well. Two days ago he literally just laid down in this medical room. He didn't talk much either, although sometimes I found him looking at me questioningly.I was actually quite surprised to see him standing tall in front of me. But it seemed like happiness dominated so much that I only gave him a smile."You need to rest.""I'm okay, Bridgette. You don't have to worry." Axe cupped my face with both hands. His eyes returned to staring at my lips intensely, the same as the first time h
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