“Y-You?” My lips quivered. I don’t know her, but my heart knows who she is. Jera Young, my mother.“You seemed surprised honey?”“H-How? I t-thought…” I can’t find the right words to say.“You thought I’m dead right? Because that’s what Aulus’ journal fed you.”She’s alive?“I think I should leave you two for an expected yet unexpected reunion of a mother and daughter. Excuse me Miss Jera.” Martini's laugh echoed in the room until he left, I just ignored it as my eyes were just fixed on the woman.I should long for her I was supposed to hug her so tight since I had been hoping to meet her one day knowing that it was impossible to happen, but no. Because I feel otherwise, my blood is boiling in hatred, cursing me to my core, that of all the people, why it has to be her?“I know you have a lot of questions running in that mind of yours. Why not spell it out?” She calmly uttered as she turned her back and walk towards the window, carrying a glass of wine in her hand.How could she be cal
The whole city of Moscow was in chaos but my mind was still stuck with the revelation that it was Jera Young behind this miserable life of mine. I smiled bitterly, why does it was so a big deal that I have to take over the mafia organizations? And expose me to the public as her daughter? Will it change everything? Will it turn back the lives that have been lost due to the conflict of the mafias?And if she’s alive why don’t just do it herself, since mafias were respecting her way back then right? I just realized that I have a lot of questions running in my head, but I let my emotion earlier take place first, that my mind was clouded by hatred towards her.Now I know who betrayed me at the mansion days before the wedding, that person who put Amari’s photo next to the wedding invitations was none other than Sir Arnold. It was all their plan all along how he erupted timely in that situation when Achilles and I were trying to escape from Martini’s men. How fool I am to believe that his n
The black mask I was wearing covers half of my face, only my eyes are visible as my hair is tied up in a bun. The single-string top I was wearing reveals the tattoo on my sleeve.I closed my eyes, this will be my first task to accomplish, after a month of my hand-to-to-hand combat and gun training. I wasn’t a beginner anymore as I’ve experienced fighting two years ago but Jera and Martini want me to be skilled enough, to execute the task, as I’ll be facing different powerful leaders of the mafia.I needed to be that perfect leader Jera wants. It sounds impossible but I don’t have any option, do I?I don’t plan on calling her mom, why would I?They might be able to make me obey what they wanted to happen by using Trinity and Amari, but that doesn’t mean that I’ve forgiven them for what they did to me, the emotional damage they brought is cruel and relentless.I was inside the elevator on my way to Spencer's office. The war between the Spencer Clan and El Mundo Organization was impossi
“B-but the child died.”I pulled her closer to mine and hugs her as tight as I could. Then I remembered everything I felt before, how I grieved and cried and every night, and how my loss hunts me in my dreams, it all flashes back one by one. I understand the pain, and where it all comes from because I’ve experienced it myself. It felt like you just wanted to evaporate or stop breathing, to stop your heart from breaking. Or at least turn back the time and save your child’s life. It’s a different kind of pain that only a mother will understand, a pain that I don’t want to experience ever again.I tapped her back to calm her.“A-Aulus tried to kill me when I was supposed to tell your father about that, thankfully Jinx was able to let you out of the country. I was able to survive, and everyone thought that I died already. But Magnus, Martini’s father save me.”“Later on, news came out. Aulus took his own life. I’m not sure if he was guilty because he taught he killed me, or is it becaus
“W-Who?” Martini asked.“Achilles Coleman.” I unconsciously replied. The last thing I knew I was staring at him for a couple of seconds, it was like the time stopped as I took a gaze at his amazing features, he have this characteristic of standing out among the crowd, a charm that could take all your strength out of your body. Damn, what am I thinking?“What the f*ck, why are you still standing there Jada? He shouldn’t see you.” I was taken aback when I heard Martini’s voice from the other line, and quickly turn back when I got to my senses just before his eyes landed on mine.I could hear my heartbeats getting louder and louder, I walk my way to the bar counter where Martini is sitting. Unfortunately, El Mundo’s men timely went down the staircase, and I could feel my feet numb when their eyes shifted on me, as they scan my whole. I sighed in relief when they remove their gaze and failed to recognize me.“What did you just do minutes ago Jada Young?” Martini ranted as soon as I sat on
Driving my Lamborghini, I maneuvered straight to the Coleman Empire. Yes, that’s where the location of the business meeting is.I thought I shouldn’t be seen by Achilles, but Jera insist last night that I have to face him and show him a different Jada Young. Besides, Moscow is too small for our paths to not cross. But as much as possible, I wanted to get this done and set aside my feeling for him. It’s been eight months already, he won’t care much for me, he has a girlfriend anyway.Will Natalia be there?I shook my head. It’s none of my business anymore.I was wearing a black dress, pairing it up with black boots and a white coat that fully covered my tattoo. The sunglasses I was wearing is a good facade for me if ever Achilles and my eyes met each other. Damn, Jada. You’re not here for Achilles, you’re here as the CEO of the Cooper Corporation, so fix yourself.After a battle with my mind, I finally decided to go out of my car. The moment my feet step onto the marble floor of the em
“Oh never mind, why did I have to ask that?”Before I could reply, the elevator opens and he quickly went out while I was left with my knees slowly shaking. I wasn’t expecting his sudden questions. So he knew that I have a son?I mean there’s a probability that he might ask that since Amari was a three-year-old kid, but I wasn’t prepared.I was still astounded that his voice kept on repeating in the back of my head while I’m driving to Jera’s penthouse.“Mom!” I was just getting back to my senses when Amari’s voice greeted me as soon as I entered.“How’s my baby doing?” I asked completely removing Achilles from my mind, this day is for my son. I won’t let the assh*le ruin our bonding time.“I’m fine mom, I met our neighbors and they want to play with me.” He cheerfully uttered, my heart melted seeing his innocent smiles of him. And I could trade my life just to see those smiles often.“That’s great then! Always be nice to them okay? And if there’s a problem, anything just tells mom.”
Achilles heaved deep breaths as he make an argument in the back of his mind. The wine just kept on circling the glass he was holding while he was blankly staring at the dark skies.Will he visit her or not?“No, there’s no reason I would do that.” He said to himself and drink the wine straight before he pulled out the phone and dialed someone’s number.“I want you to find out who bombed a penthouse yesterday, in Reutov.” He greeted the person at the other line by those lines.“Trace who the f*ck that person is.” He added the rage in his voice suddenly appeared out of nowhere. Or no, he can’t compose himself anymore.“Alright Mr. Coleman, I’ll do what I can…”“I want his name as soon as possible.” Achilles cut him off sending all the chills out of his voice before he ended the call. He put another shot of wine into his empty glass and drank. He shouldn’t be thinking of her, he shouldn’t give a damn anymore, and focus on his plan instead. But something kept on betraying him, his heart.