"Miss Catalina, could you adjust your work schedule?" he asked, causing me to tilt my head in confusion. I didn't have to wait long because Mr. Grey completed his sentence, "I intend to take a trip to Spain. Today, my schedule is only for meeting Mr. Andreas. I've been considering visiting the beautiful places in Spain that Mr. Andreas mentioned earlier. So, would you like to be my guide? Don't worry, I will personally pay you, not through your company," Mr. Grey explained.Guide? What did he say? He asked me to be his tour guide. Oh no, what am I going to do? I want to leave and return home, especially since Ares called earlier. He'll call the house later, and if he doesn't find me at home, he'll be furious and unleash his anger on Catalina. Last time he got angry, the whole house was a mess, and now I'm afraid Ares will book the first flight and cross oceans to make sure I'm safe at home.Ares is so protective of me, and sometimes it's scary.But I can't simply refuse the request
Keyara's Say :Once again, Mr. Grey touched his hand against my skin. Once again, I didn't feel the powerful jolt of electricity that usually surges through my skin, capable of shocking anyone, as long as they are adult males. Without fail, the electric current would flow through my body, delivering an appalling sensation to anyone who touched my skin.But this didn't apply to the man standing before me. He effortlessly showed no signs of surprise, unlike most people.He was the only man I had known for the past two years who didn't evoke the static electricity effect. It was as if my body had been waiting for his touch for a long time. It was as if my defenses fell asleep when faced with this man.Why?Unconsciously, I couldn't stop uttering the question, which escaped my lips in a mumble directed at the man before me."Why are you unaffected?" I asked, causing Grey to raise an eyebrow before furrowing his brow and narrowing his eyes."What?" Mr. Grey asked, looking at me with confus
Grey couldn't restrain himself from touching the hand of the girl next to him. So, when he saw the woman's hand finally freed from the tightly clinging rubber band that extended along her wrist to halfway up her forearm, Grey couldn't resist immediately interlocking his fingers with hers. Their hands became a unified whole.And the woman's steps came to a halt. Instantly, her mouth gaped open. Keyara covered it with her free hand instead of trying to release Grey's hand, which had interlocked without self-awareness.Grey hastily released his hand from the entwined fingers with Keyara, feeling that he had made a mistake by acting impulsively. He quickly apologized in a panic, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry... I should have asked for permission before holding your hand," he exclaimed in a panicked tone.Keyara shook her head slowly, and then, with unsteady steps, she slowly ascended the steps in front of her. She would have almost stumbled if Grey hadn't held her body. Once again, when Grey touc
Keyara appeared restless, tapping her foot and taking a slight step back before searching for a chair near the toilet to sit on."What's happening?" Keyara asked anxiously."He wants to talk to you. I told him you were outside buying medicine for me. He's irate and doesn't seem to believe my explanation," Catalina replied with a deep, worried tone."What should I do then? I don't have my phone with me.""I know; I'm trying to figure out a solution." Catalina attempted to calm her, but she didn't know how to do so. She had been thinking about it all along, seeking an escape route and a good reason, but hadn't found one yet.Keyara exhaled hurriedly, pulling her hair in a rush. Then she spoke to Catalina on the other end, "Let's try to ignore it for now. Besides, he's in a different hemisphere, right?""I wish we could, but you know, Mr. Ares. He could easily charter a private jet and be at our doorstep tomorrow. You know how terrifying he can be," Catalina reminded Keyara of what Ares
Keyara Says;"I'm fine," I replied when I heard Ares' gentle voice. Acting normally was the best way to kill Ares' suspicion. It would be terrifying if Ares caught any strange sound in my voice. He was empathetic and wasn't easily deceived by ordinary means. I had to maintain a composed demeanor to prevent Ares from growing suspicious."Now, where are you?" Ares' voice asked again, still carrying its gentle tone that made me feel even more guilty."Um, I'm still in the taxi," I answered honestly."Are you on your way home?""Yes.""Alright, I'll call you back when you've reached home," Ares said again."Yes, okay," I replied."Yara, do you need me to be there? If so, I'll immediately book a private plane. I won't be able to be there right away, but I'll arrive at your place tomorrow," Ares suddenly asked something that made my heart skip a beat."No, no need. I don't want to disturb you, especially with your work. Just focus on your tasks there. I'm fine," I quickly responded.For a m
Ares' mind;I understand Keyara very well. A year after her memory loss, I've been observing her closely. I can always sense when she's happy, when she's sad, and when she's lying.And I feel that Keyara is lying. Not just once, but twice. First, when she mentioned going grocery shopping for daily necessities. And second, now, when she appears to be in good condition. I get the impression that she doesn't want my presence.I know Keyara is lying, but I can't figure out the reason behind her lies. And because she insists on wanting to do everything on her own and that her lies may be to win me over, I have to pretend she deceived me.But I can't stop that question from slipping out of my mouth. It just rolls off my lips.It feels like she doesn't want me by her side.I went too far by saying that to her. Even though we could only talk on the phone, and later I switched to video calls, Keyara refused. The silence was our only means of communication. Keyara remained silent, and I stayed
Berry sighed upon hearing the boss's command. Departing to Spain and staying there for a more extended period. How long?The man then paced back and forth inside his own apartment. The apartment Mr. Ares had bought as a gift had seen many things two years ago. The apartment, located in one of the central districts of New York City, carried a hefty price tag.Berry knew this apartment also served as hush money for the incident two years ago. When Ares gave it to him, the boss said nothing except, "This is a bonus for your hard work." But Berry wasn't foolish and didn't understand the boss's hidden intentions. Mr. Ares valued loyalty, and that's why he would compensate accordingly.Berry was one of the few who knew the boss's dirty little secret. The woman saved by her boss two years ago, Berry, eventually discovered that she had connections with one of the wealthiest men in the country.It was easy for Berry to gather information. Initially, Berry wanted to remain silent, even though h
"Yara, I'm sorry... because of my condition, I can't accompany you," Catalina said from the hospital bed. Keyara simply shook her head gently while holding Catalina's hand."Don't worry, I'll be fine. Besides, Aurora is coming back from Madrid. She was shocked when she heard about your condition and immediately started packing. Maybe she'll arrive home tonight," Keyara said, trying to reassure Catalina."What about Lion? I feel guilty towards him," Catalina remembered Lion, the little baby Cassandra had brought to her house yesterday."We've entrusted Lion to Cassandra's care, even though I feel uneasy about burdening Cassandra with caring for Lion for an extended period. I'll talk to Ares about it; I'm sure he'll provide extra compensation for Cassandra," Keyara explained.Catalina nodded as she listened to Keyara's explanation. Then her gaze drifted away, and she asked again, "Did you call Mr. Ares earlier?""Yes, he's worried, but I told him it's okay. Catalina, you don't have to w
Keyara felt almost choked up seeing Grey arrive. She hadn't expected Grey to come at all. How did he come? Keyara looked towards her father, her eyes betraying curiosity. Seeing Mr. Oliver's gaze, Keyara knew that Mr. Oliver must have been the one to inform Grey that he should come.Grey burst in, then swiftly pulled Keyara's body out of the chair and embraced her tightly. Keyara even found it difficult to breathe for a moment."I'm grateful you're back, I truly had no idea where else to look for you!" Grey exclaimed with joy.Keyara tried to hold her breath as Grey continued to hold her tightly, but at the thirtieth second, she couldn't bear it any longer. She attempted to convey to Grey that she was having trouble breathing in such a tight embrace.Grey quickly released his embrace. He smiled with happiness."Ah, now that Grey is here. Grey should also take a seat," Keyara said.Grey nodded and promptly took a seat on their sofa."Where have you been, Key? What have you been doing,
Keyara was startled, quickly gripping Ares' hand and then leaning over, getting closer to his face."Ares... you awake?!" Keyara asked with a mixture of anxiousness and joy.Ares' initial response was just a slow movement of his fingers, then his mouth moved gradually. Seeing Ares' lips moving, Keyara leaned in closer, placing her ear nearby. She could hear a faint and gentle voice."Yara..."Keyara immediately tightened her grip on Ares' hand. "Yes, I'm here...""Yara..." Ares' voice sounded weak. "Water..." He uttered, prompting Keyara to press the button to call the nurse.A few moments later, several nurses and doctors entered the ICU room. Keyara stepped back against the side wall, watching as the doctors busied themselves examining Ares, ensuring his condition, checking his vital signs, and his consciousness.Berry, standing behind the large glass window, looked on with joyful eyes. He was thankful that his boss had awakened from his coma.After a while, the doctor turned to fac
Grey was seen fixing his tie and then admiring himself in the mirror. Today wasn't Sunday; he had rearranged his schedule and would arrive around noon. His plan for the day was to visit Keyara, take her out for a while, and then return to the office.Grey decided to take it slow, considering that Keyara hadn't regained her memories yet. It must have been quite a shock, but Grey was confident that if he reassured Keyara, their marriage could be restored.Thus, Grey whistled happily, imagining all the positive things in his mind. As he descended the stairs, his cheerful demeanor caught the attention of his mother, Ms. Maple."Grey, why do you look so delighted? Is there something pleasing you?" Ms. Maple inquired upon seeing Grey's joyful attitude.Ah, Grey smirked and realized he hadn't shared the joyful news of Keyara's return with his parents yet."Well, you could say that," Grey replied, then approached and joyfully kissed his mother's cheek."Oh, are you going to share it with me?"
"Miss..." Berry tried to gently pull Keyara back to prevent her from falling."Now, where is he?" Keyara asked, her voice trembling. Tears had already started streaming down her cheeks."Mr. Ares is currently at the hospital," Berry replied.Keyara clenched her fists, her hands pressed against her lips in distress. "Bring me there, Berry. I need to see him," Keyara said, her voice quivering as she fought back tears.Berry nodded. He would do just that. Berry guided Keyara towards his car, where the headlights still illuminated them. He opened the back door for her to make it easier for her to get in. Keyara looked uneasy as she got in, sitting down with shallow breaths.For the first time, Keyara felt as if her heart had plunged into a dark swamp. Upon hearing the news of Ares being in a coma, she felt like quicksand was pulling her down and ready to swallow her.Berry drove with occasional glances back through the rearview mirror. He saw Keyara's pale face. Berry was actually relieve
Keyara held her breath. She had accidentally stepped outside her room, intending to go downstairs for a drink, but the conversation between her parents was audible from where she stood. Her heart felt wounded. Even though they were her parents, hearing them say that the child she had given birth to was unwanted hurt deeply. Keyara slowly retreated and then re-entered her room.Keyara curled up on the bed, burying her face in her knees. Her feelings were crushed. While she knew the truth about Ares and Lion, who were considered her birth parents, were unremembered entities to her. Even Grey. Although Keyara had once been infatuated with Grey and thought about him, her memories of Grey were limited to their meeting in Spain.Keyara felt like she didn't belong here. She didn't recognize this room. Despite her many photos displayed on the walls, she didn't know any of those faces.Keyara pressed her face into her knees, drowning her confusion and sadness.It seemed like just yesterday her
Keyara fell silent in her room, tears streaming down her face. Her memories hadn't returned yet, but the recent events had hit her heart hard. She had been deceived, for a very long time.Keyara suddenly bit her lip, how could she have been in love with Ares back then? Letting that man claim her, while he had already committed a grave wrong against her.Keyara still seemed visibly shaken. Trying to process all the new information was like attempting to digest an overwhelming wave. She felt the need to be alone, closing and locking her door. Though her surroundings felt unfamiliar due to her memory issues, she recognized that this was her room.From behind the closed door, a knocking sound reached her ears. Keyara hastily wiped her tears away. Clearing the traces of her emotions that were still lingering."Who is it?" Keyara asked, her voice slightly louder than usual."Key, it's me..." Grey's voice sounded.Keyara fell silent, her face now pale. The barrage of incoming information fel
Ares wiped his nose. The thick, red liquid streaked across his hand. He remembered a time in junior high when he had bled, back when he faced bullying. But Ares wasn't one to back down when confronted by oppressors. He fought back, leaving his tormentors with broken bones and a call to their parents. Ares never stopped fighting.Afterward, he never allowed anyone to make him bleed again. He delved into boxing, karate, and marksmanship. He fortified his body to ensure no one dared lay a hand on him again.And now, someone had made his nose bleed again. It was the man who had been his friend in the past, now turned into an enemy and a rival for Keyara's love. Ares was in his worst state. He couldn't even muster a punch against Grey, not with the emotional turmoil, he felt, akin to a churning black hole.Grey seemed unsatisfied; he wanted to hurt Ares even more. Making Ares realize that Grey, standing before him, was the man rightfully in possession of Keyara. Ares had audaciously propos
Ares removed his helmet. Then he opened the gate. The house appeared deserted. He hesitated slightly. Bringing Keyara to this place, what now?Initially, he wanted to step back, but something in his heart urged him to move forward again. Now or never.His feet, which were initially uncertain, took another step. The open door revealed no one. He proceeded with caution. Ares entered the house without permission.Grey's eyes widened when he saw a figure entering the living room. Quickly, Grey stood up."You!" Grey exclaimed, rising to his feet.Mr. Oliver turned around, equally surprised by the middle-aged man's presence.Ares stepped into the separate family room, formed by a partition that resembled a door."How did you get here?!" Grey demanded.Mr. Oliver stood up. Then unexpectedly, the middle-aged man approached and slapped Ares' face. The man who appeared out of nowhere was now taken aback.Ares held his stinging cheek. His eyes squinted in bewilderment."You dare to come here aft
Ares continued to stare at Doctor David. His eyes were intense, laden with pressure, while Doctor David seemed to try to remain composed.Ares smiled, "Even if Grey were to know, logically, no one else should know. Especially not an outsider like you, knowing about Keyara's situation. Unless... you were the one who leaked the information to Grey himself. Am I wrong in my suspicion?" Ares turned around now, finding Doctor David pale in place.Ares seemed to clench his fists, then he asked again, "How much were you paid to provide that information to Grey?"Doctor David shook his head, "No... it's not like that...""HOW MUCH WERE YOU PAID!!" Ares raised his voice.Anyone who heard Ares' escalated tone would surely feel fear. Ares always managed to instill horror and fear when he bared his angry fangs."On... One hundred thousand..." Doctor David stuttered in reply.Ares growled, then he turned to Berry, "Call the security, then toss this bastard onto the streets!""Mr. Ares... but... yo