No! I shook my head in disbelief. Surely, I can melt Axe's untouchability. He's all mine, I have full rights over Axe. I'm his wife, just like he said.
"Listen to me... you're my husband, right?" I cupped Axe's face, pressing it a little so he wouldn't try to look away. "You admit that, right?" I continued looking deeply into Axe's face.I could see Axe's forehead wrinkle as he listened to what I had just said. His eyes moved wildly watching my face deeply, it seemed like Axe was thinking about something that I believed was directly related to me."Answer me honestly. You've been fucked by Uncle Danial, right?"Just now I expected Axe to soften, but what happened next was that Axe pushed my body roughly.He got up from his sitting position and gave me an unaccepting look, looking so angry that his face turned red."I never mentioned that before. How did you know your uncle did that to me? What have you known all along, huh?" Axe asked passionately. His chesBut unfortunately, we were already so peaceful. From the distance, Axe and I heard the sound of an explosion that echoed in the forest sky. What the hell was going on?I shook my head in disbelief. Hopefully, the sound of guns firing into the air came from wild animal hunters, not from Axe's enemies who had caught up with us.I really couldn't imagine what was to come. Let's say, I can still tolerate the sound of the explosion, the first sound still didn't make me release Axe's body from my embrace. But I couldn't bear to hear the second pop, which subconsciously forced us both to break away and stare at each other.Axe...He gave me a look that I had no idea what it meant. Our breathing was rough together, until the change in expression from Axe managed to silence me. The wary look in his eyes without pause rubbed off on me, I suddenly felt bad at the thought of what might happen. Could Axe's loud voice when he was angry and asked me to answer him provoke the enemies, whoever they
Minute after minute had passed.But there was no sign of the enemy swarm coming to ambush the place where Axe was standing right now, like the sound of firearms cocking earlier. Hopefully they wouldn't find Axe there, I didn't want him to get hurt fighting those gunmen."Here you are. Tell me where Bridgette is!"I was just about to move, but the faint sound of a familiar voice made my heart skip a beat. Oh, I knew exactly who that voice belonged to. It was the man Axe and I had been discussing together, the man who was largely responsible for Axe's mental breakdown."You dare to look at me. Aren't you afraid of me anymore?""Why would I be afraid of you. I'm not your little f*cking pumkin' anymore. You can't do bad things to me like you used to."I could hear how Axe answered Uncle Danial so clearly, the man must have been on fire to face and talk directly to the person he hated."Don't get cocky, young man. You wouldn't be like this if it wasn't for you
"Don't shoot again. This bastard always escapes death, bullets alone won't make him lose his life. Just throw him into the lake, he can't swim. Let him drown."The sound of splashing water sliced my chest even more. I couldn't bear the thought of Axe being thrown so hard that it sounded so loud. Moreover, he said Axe couldn't swim.No!Where exactly was Uncle Danial's conscience? Why does he hate Axe so much, what has Axe done to him? Axe is a victim after all. Why is Uncle Danial so eager to kill him?"Say goodbye to this hell and welcome to the next hell." Uncle Danial's triumphant chuckle really disturbed my mind. I couldn't bear to keep hiding here, while Axe was in great danger.I have to get out. Yes, I have to stop Uncle Danial's evil before the middle-aged man goes any further. He can't just take people for granted just because he's older and feels superior. Especially Axe, I have to save him from the water that could drown his body. he could die if he stays there too long.I
"Miss, master's pulse is getting weaker."No!That can't happen.Axe has to live! He can't leave me because I will never willingly accept that fact.I shook my head violently trying to deny the facts in front of me. I quickly resumed the activity of giving Axe artificial breath, after which I switched to pressing his chest again.Over and over again.Over and over again.It continued like that.Again, again and again, there was no giving up in my brain. I'd do anything until those eyes opened, seeing how much I was worried about him-hoping he'd return to his old self."Wake up, Axe!" My hand patted his pale face lightly. My hope seemed to be on the brink seeing no response from Axe."I know you're stubborn, but please open your eyes for me."My fist moved to punch Axe hard in the chest for the last time. I could no longer hold back the sobs I had been holding back. I even rested my head on his chest, which seemed to have no pulse. As pathetic as my struggle was, I was forced to stop w
Alessandro's departure left a silence between me and Axe. I focused on bandaging Axe's wound with the shirt I had wanted to take off, not caring that Axe had stopped me from doing so, all I cared about was the wound. Axe's blood couldn't just be allowed to flow, it was dangerous-Axe could bleed to death."You shouldn't take your clothes off, Bridgette. What if you get cold.""Shut up. Don't be busy thinking about other people, you're the one who almost died."I spoke without looking at Axe in the slightest, still busy tying the last coil on his arm."I'll die only if my revenge mission is complete. That bastard won't be able to kill me easily," Axe said half-fire. The vengeance in his eyes never went out when talking about the person he'd marginalized in his life. If I were in Axe's shoes, I would feel the same way."Your uncle messed everything up. From the cctv footage on my cell phone, he freed Arthur and foiled my plan to get you out of this pathetic city," h
My steps stopped right at the shore of the lake, staring blankly at the few corpses of Uncle Danial's subordinates and the water that was a silent witness to the unstoppable struggle. I did leave Axe alone beside the tree, but I wasn't crazy enough to actually leave. Or in other words, I just wanted to calm my feelings for a moment. After all, there was nothing I could do but wait for him to open his eyes.No, it's not that I don't care. I also needed some time alone just to release the tightness that kept hitting my chest. It breaks my heart to see Axe weak like that, he's not the Axe I know at all.If my questioning causes him more pain, I promise I won't burden Axe anymore. Yes, I should have been patient, waited until Axe had fully recovered from his condition. But again I couldn't keep my curiosity in check, which ended up backfiring on myself.Now I have to regret thinking of my unmitigated carelessness. Not just Axe, I was too much. Why did I never realize that my curiosity wo
"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
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