"Axe, can I ask you something?" I asked hesitantly as Axe and I walked side by side towards Edward's ward. After breakfast, we had agreed to visit him together. And regarding my question just now, of course the topic was still about Mr. Hero. I wanted to confirm whether or not my assumption was correct-that Axe was the one who made the police smell the carcass of Mr. Hero's work."Ask what?""About Mr. Hero.""Why are you suddenly asking me about him?" Axe looked quickly at me with a probing look in his eyes. I'm sure he's starting to think of something no - no, the expression on his face clearly says he doesn't like hearing my questions."Just this morning I was watching the news on television about Mr. Hero's recently uncovered crime case. Were you involved in investigating the information?" I anxiously watched Axe who seemed to be deep in thought, before he finally smiled triumphantly at me."Of course. If not me, who else?" Axe raised both eyebrows with
"Lie down, Axe," I said, patting my thigh lightly. I sighed resignedly as Axe continued to walk back and forth in place while occasionally looking at Edward who was still faithfully closing his eyes. Even though the doctor had told him that Edward would most likely wake up later in the afternoon, there were still a few more hours for him to be patient. But Axe didn't seem to care what the doctor said, even he ignored my persuasion.He was still so focused on Edward, although every now and then I heard him exhale harshly. I wanted to persuade Axe again, but seeing him in a frenzy, I abandoned my intention and got up from the sofa I was sitting on.My hand moves to pat Axe's shoulder lightly and I smile as he gives me his attention. At this moment I wanted to excuse myself to go to the cafeteria, my throat felt dry especially when I heard Axe's explanation about Mr. Hero during the trip to Edward's hospital room."I'm going to get a drink. Can I get you anything?"My question succeeded
"I've been open enough letting you know my sad past, is that still not enough?"I nodded quickly in response, of course I wanted to know the mysteries that were still hidden within Axe, when he didn't offer to open up. I should have done that a long time ago, instead of getting caught up in uncertain feelings to the point of forgetting my main goal."I'm so sorry, Bridgette. I can't keep telling you about my bitter life back then, it'll make me feel even worse." This time Axe spoke with his head bowed deeply, as if he didn't want me to see his face. He succeeded in making me feel guilty as well as hurt by his sudden fear."Axe."I warily lifted the downcast face until my bitter smile broke out as I stared at Axe's unreadable look.I blinked quickly to neutralize my emotions that had been stirred up by seeing him like this. It was wrong of me to force him to be an open person when that was the hardest thing for Axe to do."It's okay, Axe, I'm sorry. Don't
"Are you f*cking kidding me? What the hell is this?" Axe asked, staring in disbelief at what was written on the paper in his hand.I also can't lie that the fact that we just received hit the reality that we had always believed. Was it true that Axe and Mr. O'Connor's names and the bolded 'positive' result were part of our new journey?Yes, the test results revealed a DNA match between Axe and Mr. O'Connor. However, what I don't understand is why Mr. O'Connor would suddenly do such a thing without informing the person involved, Axe. I mean, since when did he plan this covert activity? Was the sample of Axe's blood that he asked Doctor Arnold for back then, as I recall, the most appropriate conclusion I could draw right now?"I don't want to beat around the bush. What you've seen on the paper is true, you're my son. The son I thought was gone when I was first born."Mr. O'Connor paused his sentence for a moment to watch the reaction of Axe, who I'm sure was trying to hold back from an
All day we waited anxiously for the DNA test results. Even though Axe and I had left, Mr. O'Connor still came back to us to take a blood sample. And this was the end, the results of the laboratory testing came out after 1 x 24 hours. Axe had insisted that the hospital speed up the DNA process immediately, so that he wouldn't have to wait so long. The man was really impatient to prove the truth of Mr. O'Connor's words who was currently looking smiling after reading the results."I told you, you're my son. Still don't believe me?"Mr. O'Connor thrust the paper he had opened at Axe until the man took it quickly. Axe's expression was unreadable as he looked intently at the writing on the paper, which I'm sure he still couldn't quite wrap his head around."Open the envelope, Bridgette," Axe commanded after realizing my preoccupation with the envelope that still perfectly encased the contents inside.I took a breath and let it out roughly. My hand moved to tear the corner to the right-left
I sighed heavily waiting for Axe not to speak since the end of our meeting with Mr. O'Connor in front of the lab. My father-in-law, now that I could call him that, had a sudden emergency call, though I was sure he still wasn't willing to leave Axe after making the man look like a lifeless statue."Speak up Axe. I won't understand your needs, if you keep quiet like this."I slowly ran my hand through his brown hair that was beginning to grow long and prickly. We were currently sitting in front of Edward's waiting room. Axe didn't move once he found a comfortable chair, even though I repeatedly invited him to enter Edward's hospital room. Perhaps Axe didn't want to add to the burden on Edward's mind, who had regained consciousness yesterday afternoon, although he was required to rest."Don't keep this up, Axe. Aren't you happy to know I'm not your sister?"I said that on purpose, even though it wasn't what made Axe's mind wander. But it was clear that my words had
Some people said, to make life colorful. It takes two elements, laughter and sorrow to complement the joy and pain. But for me, there is one element that is missing, love. Indeed, there is no perfect being in this world who still feels alive, even though the wound is offering itself at the forefront of a cause. However, for now, in Axe's life. Can they stand at the very back? I wanted that man, my husband, to be able to smile for just a moment since the unexpected truth was revealed. Moreover, yesterday, just making Axe promise, did not guarantee that he was ready to forget the reality to stop hurting temporarily. Throughout the day, Axe still daydreamed so much that he ignored me who kept talking to him, and at night, unlike usual-Axe didn't do his ritual at all, instead choosing to go straight to bed. Although I must admit that his hand was not left behind to continue hugging me.Still, I felt lacking. Axe I knew wasn't like this, so weak-no zest for life. Plus right
"Sure," I replied as quietly as possible for fear of waking Axe."We need space. I need a one-on-one talk with you," he continued to which I only responded with a hesitant shake.Axe had just fallen asleep and I didn't want to wake him up at all. The poor guy was exhausted, I was afraid the slightest movement would wake him up."Just here, Dad." Yesterday in Axe's presence, Mr. O'Connor had asked me to call him by that title, there was no way I could refuse-he was also my father now."Axe could wake up if I move," I continued carefully. Incidentally, Mr. O'Connor had also told me to stop being so formal with him by not speaking too reluctantly."This is important. Xelle must not know what I'm going to say." Mr. O'Connor gave his son a worried look before finally turning to me with an unreadable look."Axe is already fast asleep. I'm sure he won't be able to hear our conversation."My sentence ends with a long sigh from Mr. O'Connor, who then walks over to
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