The motorbike I was riding was running fast.
“They are as of now behind us,” the man working the motorbike murmured between the solid winds beating our bodies.
I turned around and saw three black cars taking after us. I fixed my arms that were wrapping around the man’s abdomen when the speed multiplied. I don’t have a choice but do this humiliating development fair to protect my life.
We are presently running within the center of a sloppy zone. It’s like an expansion of the unpleasant landscapes. What we are currently taking is inverse to the street where my friends took. I trust that they securely get away from here.
Some minutes passed until we got ourselves out from the sloppy street. Endless vehicles are running cleared out and right between us. There were gigantic trucks before us, but this man rapidly sped off and overwhelmed them.
I never expected things to be this way.“Capt--who’s that beautiful woman?” asked the man who greeted us. He was naked, and sweat was trickling from his face onto his exposed body. He was just done with doing a workout. His crew-cut hair was additionally damp.“She’s someone who can offer assistance to us fulfilling our assignment in Tranquil. In that case, she’ll also be the key for us to go back to Bridi.” Alchy said and led his way inside this place that was nothing but full of emptiness.I just followed behind the man who addressed me nothing but just a tool for his own sake.“This woman? How can you make a gorgeous woman become our instrument? Are you nuts, Captain?!” the man yelled and followed Alchy.“Lieutenant Grey, what do you expect me to do, and do you think that I’m beating the bush?&
“You brought me here without saying anything else about what I would do. I know that I am a tempting bait for your assignment, but why do I need to come with you to this event? I’m not good at socializing with other people.” I whispered as we walked through the people inside this mansion’s ballroom.“I already told you earlier.”“Absolutely. Just as bait, right?”“Go and figure it out, Shantal,” Alchy mumbled and increased the pace of our step. I was wearing an off-shoulder floor-length velvet dress with high heels.I did not talk anymore; however, my heels made a staccato beat echoing off marble floors and granite walls. I’m not sure if it’s because of the sound made by my heels grabbing the attention of the people here or because of the color of my hair.I subtly sigh. Hopefully, after tonight I can g
My body pressed into a soft thing and the feeling of being drunk entered when I did not consume even a slight amount of alcohol. Suddenly, my average body temperature changed with the disorientation of my vision. I do not know what’s happening to my body. It kinda responding to something. Indeed, even though I was feeling exceptionally befuddled, my ears clearly listened to how the door opened, and the person’s feet drew nearer to where I was. “It’s pleasant to watch you in that position, lady. You’re enticing this lion to eat his prey.” this voice, it’s from the fat man earlier. Is he the one behind this drug I intake without knowing? I wanted to open my mouth and speak, but no voice seemed to come out from it. I could not feel my strength. My soul is awake, but my body feels asleep because of the heavyweight, I think. I listened to the movement
“Finally, you are awake, my woman.” a husky voice greeted me as I opened my eyes. I turned my body to the right side and met a pair of brown eyes, “Good afternoon.” he added.I quickly sat up from lying down and immediately rolled my eyes over to the room where I currently was; the ambiance of this place is unaccustomed to the taste of a woman.The whole place was colored gray and splashed with orange. There are exciting art walls, and the lightning is thoughtful; the details are balanced. This room was made of rough concrete, rustic wood, brick walls that suited a man.My eyes landed on the part of the middle ceiling. A crystal chandelier was hanging while antler and horns were beside it; it’s adding some sexual vibes.After observing, I brought my gaze back to the man who was sitting beside my bed. His hands were crossed over his chest, wearing a dark
“Is that the reason why you saved me last night?” Zygo gently moved his head while staring directly into my eyes. “Why do you guys always treat me like a tool to fulfill your own tasks,” I complained.“What do you mean. Who used you?” Zygo asked and quickly turned his body in my direction. I ignored him and acted like he didn’t exist.That black tag soldier spared me out of a circumstance and made me a tool for his task, and it fizzled. Now, this tycoon also saved me, but in return, I need to be his partner if he mentioned it. Not just any partnership; I need to pretend as his lady in front of his entire clan.Indeed even though I haven’t agreed, however, I as of now know where this going. I feel like things are coming back, and it was telling me that I can’t avoid them from happening.I encountered someone who reminds me of the bitter
“Oh my God! You came, Zygo, my grandson!” a man in his late seventy’s wearing a black tuxedo greeted Zygo with a hug as we took our first step inside the vast mansion. I was stunned. I thought this man I was with was a self-made billionaire, as stated in the article that I had read a couple of weeks ago. Wait, how can he become self-made if he comes from a family full of entrepreneurs? I forgot that the internet consists of half-lies and truth. I stared at Zygo’s face. I don’t know what accurate word can describe his expression, but I sensed displeasure while his grandfather hugged him. It was a cue that both of them aren’t close to each other. Anyways, I also don’t know what kind of event is happening in this household. This tycoon who asked for assistance did not mention it. I looked back to the front. After Zygo and his grandfather were done w
“Lover?” the woman looked at me with disbelief as she took a glance at Zygo, “I’m his fiance,” she said and anchored her arms to the man beside her, looking for support. I tried to hide my expression. My left brow raised as I stared at the woman. She was like a leech in the intensity of her hands attached to Zygo. “Fiance? He never told me that he was engaged to someone. We are dating, right, darling?” I muttered and brought my eyes to Zygo, who was staring at me. His lips suddenly formed a grin. “Is that true, Zygo?” the woman asked him as he nodded. Zygo quickly removed the woman’s hands, approached me, and put his arms around my waist, causing me to flinch. “Yes, Zanya,” Zygo said without any affection. The woman’s lips were left in awe as she stared at us. “Tell me that you are bluffing.” “I’m not, Zanya.”
“Are you really okay?” I asked Zygo after he calmed down. The opening speech was done by his grandfather, and with that time, Zygo remained silent. I was shocked. He was the most extraordinary billionaire of Tranquil, but he looks like he did not exist in this home.“Don’t worry about me; I’m fine,” Zygo muttered and then took a glance at me. I just nodded and let out a deep sigh.The people present in this event started eating as we remained standing, looking at them. I looked at the end where Zygo’s grandfather was standing with other older men. It’s his family’s business partners.The old man suddenly takes a look in our direction. I raised my left brow when I met his eyes. He stared for a second and shrugged, then brought his eyes back to the men.“I failed to cancel the engagement,” Zygo mumbled.&
< Four Years Later >“Mimi!” I immediately stopped what I was doing, took off the mask without hesitation, and turned around. A little girl ran in my direction and hugged my waist when she reached me. “I miss you!” she said while giggling.It was Tanya, Tara’s daughter.I let out a deep sigh and then removed the gloves. “What are you doing here, little one?” I asked as I lowered down my body to level her height. “Mimi is doing dirty work; wouldn’t you mind if you caught that dirt?” she immediately shrugged.“No! I hate dirty, but if I can’t hug you because of that, then I don’t mind getting myself a speck of dirt.” she hissed. How cute! She’s too young to know these kinds of things. I just laughed and then carried her in my arms as I stood.“Just kid
“Good morning, Mom and Aki.” I greeted them when they woke up since I got up first.“Good morning, Miss,” Aki replied while rubbing her eyes.“Good morning too, sweetheart.” my mother mumbled and immediately took herself out of bed. I smiled when she walked over to me and gave me a kiss on the cheeks. “Did you sleep well?” I nodded then she glanced at Aki. “How about you, Aki?”“Yes, Mrs. Alejandro. I had a good sleep. Thank you for asking.” Aki said, then smiled. I was about to speak when someone suddenly knocked on the door.“Breakfast is ready.” I heard Jay say behind the door. “Just come downstairs.” after he said those words, we heard footsteps walking away from our room. I immediately looked at my wristwatch, and it was already eight in the morning.
“How have you been?” my mother asked Dielo while we were sitting in front of the table, having dinner. “You did not even think about visiting me,” she added, and I could feel the sadness in her voice. I don’t know, but I think they are close to each other in the past and even now.“I’m sorry for that, Andrea. I couldn’t go back to the City because of what happened six years ago. I need to recover from the bomb because I got traumatized when Galeo died in front of me. The explosion was too loud and made me lose my mind for a while. I just got myself back, and the first thing I did was go back to the City and then meet Gandhara. I want to see you, but I do not know where is your home.” after Uncle Dielo’s long litany, he eats while staring directly into my mother’s eyes.The five of us remained silent while eating. I was beside my mother while Aki and Jay were
“Good morning, Mom and Aki.” I greeted my mother, who had just arrived in the living room with Aki. I immediately glanced at Jay, “Get the things to the car, Jay.” I said, and he nodded, then started taking the things out. “How’s your sleep, mom?” I asked as I brought my eyes back to my mother.She sat on the sofa. “I slept well, sweetheart. Thinking about today excites me, so I tried my best to have a good rest so that I won’t be exhausted on the trip.” my mother sat on the sofa with a smile on her face. She’s been waiting for the day to start. I smiled at her because I feel the same way too.When Jay finished carrying the things to the car, my mother instructed the maids again. After that, we immediately take ourselves outside. “Where’s Aki?” my mother said as Jay started the engine.“Oh, right,” Jay said.
I was currently packing my things because tomorrow is when we will travel out of the City. Alchy, Zygo, Jay, and Aki will also be with us. We plan to stay there for a week, and the place that we will be waiting for is already settled by my father’s former colleague.I can’t help being excited just by thinking that we will visit my father’s rest place; my heart is already hyperventilating. I let out a deep sigh and continued packing my things.“Maybe, this stuffs are enough for a week,” I mumbled to myself after a couple of minutes of packing my things. I let out a deep sigh and turned my gaze to the side when I heard an engine. Because of curiosity, I stood up from sitting on the bed and immediately took myself to the terrace.I quickly peeked outside and saw a black Lamborghini who had just parked in front of our house. I was confused for a couple of seconds, thinking who might
“Where have you been?” I immediately asked Zygo after getting ourselves to his hotel’s dining area. We are currently at his private part of the area, facing each other while separated with a rounded marble table.Zygo stared at me with a smile forming on his lips. By his reaction, I already knew what was on his mind at this instant. “Why? Did you miss me?” he asked with a grin on his face. I was right, and he never changed.I just raised my left brow. I was about to speak out the words that I used to do, but something was playing inside my mind. Maybe there’s nothing wrong with it since we are already friends.I flashed a smirk. “Am I not allowed to miss you?” I almost burst into laughter when I saw how his expression changed. I know that he has feelings for me, but honestly, I can’t pay it back to him on how he looked at me. “Is my words enough to f
It’s been three months since everything was at peace. It’s also been that long since I last saw Zygo. I don’t know where he is or what he is doing right now. We exchanged our contact numbers, but I did not get a message coming from him until now. The truth is, is he okay?I shrugged and let out a deep sigh as I stared in front of me. “What am I even doing here?” I mumbled to myself. I was currently standing in front of the ZF Hotel. The place where Zygo and I first met.I don’t know what’s going on with me, but I really want to see that person. Maybe, I got so close to them, and I couldn’t admit it to myself before. I let out another deep sigh and stared at the entrance of the hotel for a couple of seconds before I took myself inside.When I entered, there were no other people except those in the reception area. I walked quickly over there.
“Young Miss, the person you have been waiting for is already here.” one of the maids said. I turned my eyes on her and stopped from slicing the cake. “He was waiting in the living room.” the maid added. I nodded at her.“Sure. Thank you so much.” after I said those words, the maid left immediately. I finished slicing the cake and placed it on the plate. I let out a deep sigh and took myself out of the kitchen.I thought of giving this recorder yesterday to Alchy, but I remembered that he was not in the City. When I sent him a message, he immediately told me that he would be at Tranquil today.We exchanged contact information the last time. I didn’t know that I would open it to Alchy and Zygo since I thought the gang would be the last to enter my list of friends. One thing that I’ve learned, as long as you live, a lot of plot twists in your life will happen
“Here’s the key to your father’s office, Miss. We maintained cleaning it without moving or touching any of the things.” I nodded. “I’ll leave you here first, Miss. I have a meeting with one of the sponsors.” when Aki left me, I stared at the door in front of then glanced at the keys on my hand.It’s been three days since I got discharged. I would have liked to go here the next day since I got out of the hospital, but my body is not yet fully recovered to travel, so I postponed it and decided to go here today.I stand in front of the door for a couple of seconds before getting the urge to open it. When I opened the door, I was greeted by a fragrant smell. I wasted no time and quickly entered.When I entered, I suddenly stopped, and for some unknown reason, tears suddenly dripped from my eyes. I can feel my father’s presence. I know it’s been a l