The moment he turns his back, guilt instantly rushes through my system, no one should be blamed but you Jada. I was staring at his back, memorizing his build like this will be the last time we will meet until he completely vanished. My knees fell off onto the subtle sand.
"Jada." Martini's voice echoed as he's trying to hold me up but I didn't budge, my tears were continuously gliding down freely. He’s gone.
"Why did you do that?" He asked.
But I don't know how will I answer that when clearly there’s only one reason behind this.
"Jada, it's alright if you don't tell me..."
"Why do I feel like happiness is too impossible to reach." I cut him off. No matter how I tried to bring myself together, I’ll always end up being shattered.
"Jada."
"Whenever I think everything is going fine, someone or something else will come up to ruin everything. Am I that bad to experience this, Martini?"I asked him straight
My world seemed to shatter down at what I’ve heard.“W-What?”“You must be kidding right?”“Unfortunately, I’m not, Jada.”“And if I were you, I’ll start driving before everything is too late.”Right, f*ck it Jada, what the hell are you standing up right now?“Thank you, Caleb, ” I uttered before I turn my back.“Good luck! It’s flight 207!” I heard him exclaim once more before I get into my car and maneuvered to the airport.Every second passed brought me discomfort, as sweats started to cascade down from my forehead despite Martini’s car being fully air-conditioned.Wait for me Achilles. I shouldn’t have pushed you away.When I arrived at the airport,
The dried leaves create noise as I walk onto it, I hugged myself as the cold wind embraced me. Silence fills my sanity the moment I sat next to her, and put on white tulips beside her marbled grave, on top of it was written her name engraved elegantly.“We may not be that close but it was rude to just leave without even saying goodbye.”“I have no idea how tough your battle was, but I know only one thing. You’re brave, Catalina.”I look up at the calm blue sky to suppress myself from crying. I didn’t expect that I’ll be emotional like this,
Achilles’ hold on my hand tightened, I squeeze it for him to loosen up but he didn’t budge.The woman glance at me and smiled.“Good morning Ma’am.” I walk towards her and was about to kiss her on the cheek when…“It’s fine dear.” She motioned her hands to stop me.Embarrassment fills me, so I just fake a smile. Thank God Achilles pull me back to him ‘cause I don’t know how to react, but this time he wraps his arms on my waist. I slightly pinch him on the side, it’s too inappropriate to be seen like this by her mother.Still, his eyes were piercing toward her blankly. I shifted my gaze to his mother whose eyes landed on Achilles’ arms encircled around me then back at him.“You have a girlfriend now huh.” Her soft voice was too good to hear, it was like
“W-what? Who else would do that?” I asked continuously. That’s hilarious, I don’t have a name in mind who would do that tragic one, aside from Russo who’s now behind bars. He was able to do that before and bombed Achilles’ ships. But that’s impossible now.“I’ll look for it, for now, baby. I have to go.” He gave me a peck on a kiss, locking his eyes on mine.“Do you need any help Achilles?” I asked.He shook his head and smiled, but I know behind those smiles was a big problem he’s facing right now.Until he left, I’m just standing there looking at the closed door.I was taken aback when my phone suddenly rang.“Trinity.”“I heard what happened with one of the Coleman project buildings, Jada.”“Yeah Achilles ha
Achilles stare at me unbelievably, I was standing just a few distances from him, and witnessing everything, he looks shocked more than I do. I shook my head, tears started to glide down my cheeks as his eyes locked on mine.“Jada.”“It’s not what you are…”“I’ve seen everything Achilles.” I cut him off before I quickly turn my back and run away.“Jada!”I rushed inside my car and drove as fast as I can. I don’t have any idea if he chased me or what, for now, what I wanted is to leave that place, away from him.He’s not the man I fell in love with, he’s not Achilles.My mind is in complete havoc as the scene of him shooting the man’s arms, and blood outflowing repeatedly flashes in my head.I decided to not go st
Waking up with the white ceiling, I can’t move my body. I try to roam my eyes but still, everything was blurred. What happened? Where am I?“J-Jada?”“She’s awake! Call a doctor!”It’s Trinity’s voice.My head started aching, it feels like it was breaking in half. Two black cars chasing me started to flash in my memory. There's an approaching car on the opposite way with a child on the passenger’s seat and the cliff. I remember it now. I fell from that cliff to avoid colliding with the car approaching. Was that mean that I’m still alive?“Jada, are you feeling alright?”My vision slowly became clear. Trinity’s worried face greeted me. I wanted to tell her that I’m fine and still kicking but I can’t move my face, not even a word.The doctor suddenly came,
Curiosity fills me. But I choose not to interrupt, there’s a reason why Achilles didn’t tell it to me. Instead, I walk back to my desk and waited for them to be finished, acting like I didn’t hear anything.But in the back of my mind, it was already chaotic. Russo is not the real leader, then who would it be? And according to Achilles, I will be the one affected when I got the name of that person. Then I know him?When the door opens, I tried to flash a smile and walk closer to him, he greeted me with a kiss on the lips and deepened it more like what he always does.Until Caleb cleared his throat.“Apologies,” I uttered embarrassment eating my system.“Don’t worry it’s fine with me.” Caleb rolled his eyes before he stormed out of the office and we just chuckled.“Seems like I would l
“W-who are you?”“What do you know about me?” I continuously asked. But she only gave me a wide grin. She’s not just Achilles’ mother, but also there’s something she knew about the past, about my mother and my tattoo.“Let’s just say that I and your mother have the same world before.”She’s also a member of a mafia?“And you, you are the fruit of her betrayal to us.”“W-what?”“You don’t know?” She mocked back.“Being a mafia leader is not a joke Jada, along with it was a huge responsibility, including he/she forbade to fell in love, as it will affect her leadership on her people. But she breaks the rule and married someone who doesn’t know about the mafia’s existence, and it’s too late, beca