Enrique calmly zipped back his pants and raised his hand.
As soon as he turned around, Daniel hit his head with a pistol.
The intruder instantly fell on the ground and made a loud thud.
Celine tried to open her eyes when she heard the commotion but her vision was blurred.
She saw two men at the end of the bed and thought the other one looked like Daniel.
The loud sound of the door opening made her head wanted to burst forcing her to close her eyes again.
When the door opened, Aaron was followed by Mr. Stevenson.
Daniel walked over to the unconscious Celine and started calling out.
“Oh babe. I’m so sorry” he started kissing the poor girl’s face.
Mr. Stevenson could not believe what he is witnessing.
His cold and unaffected son is capable of showing emotion.
He finally understood why he was willing to accept a truce just to protect this girl.
“Daniel, you need to leave now
Actually, Sylvia immediately wanted to call Daniel but looking at the helpless Celine, she’s torn on what to do.She wanted to give justice to her but she also knew the embarrassment that would follow.The nurse took her blood sample to determine the drugs used on her but they needed to wait for the results.After the interview, the doctor checked her physical condition but she immediately got confused.“What’s wrong?” Sylvia asked.“Based on the physical test, there’s no recent sexual activity in your lady parts” the doctor started.Celine started to panic.How could it be?She woke up with a sore body and her underwear was taken.She couldn’t have just imagined it.“Mama, I’m telling the truth” she said defensively.Minerva has doubted everything she said growing up that she needed to give her tangible evidence before she would believe her.
Daniel led her to their room and lay on the bed together.As soon as her body hit the bed, she immediately passed out.She missed the comfort of their bed and Daniel’s presence.Daniel just looked at the sleeping angel in his arms. He won’t be able to forgive himself if that bastard Enrique had succeeded.He’s aware of the burden that Celine is carrying right now.And he wants to carry it for her.He wanted to tell her that he was there, that he came as soon as he received her message.But he knew as soon as he told her, she wouldn’t want to be associated with him anymore.And he could not let that happen.“Let’s run away from here” he whispered to the wind hoping it would reach her dreams.He patiently waited for Celine to wake up until it was dark.He slowly got out of the bed and went to the kitchen to prepare for dinner.Just as he finished,
“You don’t have to worry about it if you would just sign the agreement”“I’m not signing anything. Now, tell me, why me?”When she looked back, her heart beat quickened.There’s something about muscular men wearing tight fit white shirt lazily leaning back on his seat while looking at her sideways.She must be very drunk right now.“Because I can forge your signature without blinking” she lied.“’Night, brother” since he didn’t deny when she asked, she would just assume that’s the case.She didn’t wait for his reply and went straight to their room and freshen up.When she stepped out of the bathroom, she didn’t see Daniel in the bed.Or maybe because her vision is still blurry.She tried to walk towards the bed when she hit a hard post.When she looked up, Daniel immediately took her lips like a hungry lion.
How could she be so careless?She got drunk, lost control and got her heart broken.And repeat.It’s been going on and on for quite some time now.“Sign the papers, Daniel. I’m giving you the courtesy to sign it on your own free-will”“One month. I will file for divorce whether you sign it or not. You know I have my ways to do that” she looked at him with a threat.“I will not. You started our marriage on your own terms, I think it’s fair that we end it on my terms” Daniel winked at her playfully.Celine felt the sudden change in his aura.He turned dangerous.But she couldn’t be intimidated right now. She has to stand her ground.“One month, Daniel. That’s all the time I could spare”The sooner she could get away from him, the sooner she can move on with her life.Marriage of convenience is only convenient if you don&rsquo
Just as Daniel said, they went to the Stevensons building the next day.They haven’t spoken to each other the whole night and the whole morning.If he needed a secretary, she will be his secretary but that’s it.She doesn’t need to socialize with his family.Or so she thought.She was so infuriated by Daniel she has forgotten about Egghead.“Is this meet the parents session?” Aaron immediately asked as soon as he saw her.She knew her face turned pale based on the coldness she was feeling.Ms. Margaret Bell aka Mrs. Stevenson aka Daniel’s biological mother was there.An older man was also there, presumably Mr. Stevenson.“Celine Yates, my secretary for today” Daniel introduced her ignoring Aaron’s remarks.“Good morning” she nodded to everyone then took her seat.She felt a couple of eyes were staring at her but she kept her head down.
“I need a vacation” she calmly said as soon as they reached their house.Daniel noticed her sour mood and obliged.“Okay, I’ll check my schedule then we can go overseas”“No, Daniel. I want to have a break on my own. Away from everything. Away from you” she blurted out.She’s been keeping her emotions in check the whole day but Daniel kept on pushing her.“I’m so tired. I don’t know what’s happening in my life right now. And I don’t even know what I want anymore”“I want to be on my own for a while. Is that too much to ask?” she asked helplessly.It was unfair to unload her emotions on Daniel but she really needed someone right now.Someone strong enough to understand her.She cannot pretend to be strong all the time.She immediately ran to their room and soak her body in a hot tub.When her tears started flowing
“Mama Sylvia, can you teach me the language of Blossom Country?” she cautiously asked when they meet up for lunch the next day.“Why are you interested in Blossom Country?” Sylvia looked at her with curiosity.“I’m going on a trip. I just want to blend in”“Just bring Daniel along. He could be your interpreter”Celine lowered her head and pretended to scoop her food.“I’m planning to go solo. I’m not going to tell him where I’m going” she said softly.“Are you having a fight?” Sylvia gently asked.Sylvia could only heave a deep breath when Celine did not respond.“It’s alright, couples fight all the time, Celine”It took a while for Sylvia’s words to register. And when it did, she felt her face turned red.“How did you know?” she could not remember having a slip of the tongue around S
The rest of the week passed by quietly and Celine could not explain the heavy air between them.She hasn’t told Daniel about her scheduled trip and she decided to just inform him the day before her flight.She has booked her accommodations and set her itinerary. She’s just waiting for the day of her flight.“My flight is tomorrow night” she breaks the silence of their dinner.Daniel glanced at her but didn’t say a word.He continued to eat his dinner as if contemplating on what she said.“Say something, please” she asked softly.Daniel just shook his head and left the table.Celine could only heave a deep sigh.What was she expecting?For Daniel to be okay with her leaving?‘Excited for your trip?’ she noticed her message box has an unread message from FlowerMan.‘Not really’ she honestly replied.‘You seem in a bad mood.