THE NEXT DAY...The morning breeze blew, and with a golden light, the sun came out cast a rosy hue across the morning sky. On his robe, Maddox was standing on the terrace with a mug while the cool breeze is stroking his face and newly wet hair. He had a good night's sleep and he can't help but keep smiling till morning. Today was their engagement dinner at the main manor of the Massoullèves. The manor where only the Massoullèves and future family parties are invited. The air was cool, he could hardly contain his happiness right now. The flare of joy is visible in Maddox's eyes. He’d unearthed a greater joy than any he’d ever known. He felt like he was floating in the air and his heart throbbed with happiness. He's on cloud nine right now."Is it a sin to feel so much happiness?" He murmured to himself and broke into chuckles. Maddox sipped on his coffee from his personalized mug and the smile never fades on his face. When the tip of his tongue touches the coffee, it made him wince a
The loud silence flooded inside the dining hall at the Butler's report. The older cousins, Blanche and Clair exchange glances with one another, and their gaze shifts to their younger cousin, Sumire. His head started to throb, Chaise gently massages his forehead and his wife, Lunaire attended to him. Mort's presence at the family dinner made his veins pulse in anger. He thought the young hunk was thinking right and would give up chasing after his daughter. Chaise thought Mort would not dare cross the line after confronting him and letting him decide what's good for his daughter but he was wrong. The two of them, Sumire and Mort are giving him a hard time. In a threatening look, Chaise gazed at his daughter menacingly who had now felt relieved in her seat after knowing Mort came for her. A glimpse of hope rose to her chest, she wants to jump in gaiety but her father's darkened face darted on her. 'I thought he'll never come...' the maiden uttered in her mind and hold her chest. She d
Mind filled with dark thoughts and thick eyebrows knitted together, Mort got back to his car. He wanted to go back inside the manor and get the maiden to elope with him. He wants to lock her away on his island but he knew, chaos will take place if he would do such a thing. Now is the most dangerous time in the Underground. If he is not careful with his actions, he might trigger wars and it might even reach the surface. He must be calculated in every decision he made. He was torn between the conflict of the Mafia world and his desire to conquer the woman from her family. He doesn't have the slightest clue in mind who the Puppeteer is.Klauss opened the backseat and Mort get in. From the front mirror, his eyes witnessed how his Boss looked disappointed and defeated at the same time. Whatever happened inside the Massoullèves' manor, Klauss knew it wasn't good. And he was just thankful that Mort didn't make another mess. They made no sound inside the car. Klauss didn't turn the car engine
Inside the spacious and lavish living area decorated with red and golden expensive embellishment oozing an air of luxury, Sumire seated on one of the sofas in a sulk, anxious and restless. Alone, she was in the living hall of the casa Massoullèves after the dinner is over. Her cousin Clair has a date with her boyfriend, Creux Morosov, the owner of CION Brothel who left right after the dinner while Blanche is the one taking care of the big event that will take place tomorrow. Her unfortunate wedding day.Everything happened too fast. Her father, Chaise rushed her marriage with Maddox without giving her a chance to speak her side. Her fear stops her from talking to her grandfather, Don Achaeus. Once the old man made a decision, nothing can be changed. He will never take back his word. And his word is absolute order. The marriage will definitely be set regardless of Sumire's wishes or dislikes.'Well, it won't happen unless one of us will die.' Mind clouded with dark thoughts, Sumire sai
THE NEXT MORNING...Both families, the Massoullèves and Mirks are already busy with the union of their daughter and son. Hordes of butlers and maids were preparing for the grand reception to be held at one of the hotels owned by the Mirks. Countless bodyguards disperse the place to secure the safety of both families' guests.Maddox was in the other room being groomed and dressed with his businessmen, celebrity friends, and big personalities in various industries, looking so handsome in his white suit. Sumire on the other hand was in the room next to Maddox, being personally groomed by her cousins, Blanche and Clair. If Maddox's room is filled with resounding tease and laughter, Sumire's room was flooded with deafening silence, dark and sullen. It was so loud that the maiden could hear her own heartbeat. Eiryss stood quietly outside the maiden's room, feeling sorry for her. She knows Sumire was unhappy on this occasion but she can't do anything to help her. Even though she's rich, her
The loud bang of a gunshot echoed through the massive dome which made everyone inside petrified. Frozen on her feet, an orb of tears rolled on Sumire's cheek while being tightly hugged by Maddox whose blood rushed out of his open wounds and tainted the once pristine suit. His face slowly dropped to her neck and Sumire quickly hold and hug him back. Gasping, everyone inside started to get panic, and Maddox's parents came rushing to them.Charlotte was caught and quickly handcuffed by Sam who took her gun. Sumire trembled in fear and shock as she cupped Maddox's face."Maddox!" The maiden called his name. His embrace is so tight made Sumire was struggling to breathe. All his weight pours on her as the young man is slowly losing consciousness. They fall on the floor. Sumire's white dress was drenched in his blood. "Baby. Stay with us, please." Lady Laenyra cried out loud. The maiden carefully laid his head on her legs when Maddox's half-closed eyes search for the maiden's hand and place
When they arrived at the CION brothel, Leroy, Victoria, and Yakov were immediately greeted by Mort's men in the lobby. All of them were dressed in formal black business suits. Yakov and Leroy walk ahead as Victoria tailed them behind, holding tightly on the jacket. Stunned, Victoria's eyes widened when she was finally able to return to CION Brothel where her life started to get better and her life changed, which later turned for the worst because of the wrong decision she made.'If only I hadn't left this place, maybe the misfortunes and nightmares I'm facing right now wouldn't have happened to me.' said Victoria to herself with great remorse. The actress asks herself why they brought her back to the brothel. Creux Morosov, the owner of Brothel entered her mind. Victoria couldn't bring herself to believe that it was Creux who ordered to bring her back. She leaves the place without having a proper conversation with the owner of the pleasure house. "A slut is a slut. Everywhere you go
7 AM. The sun penetrated the pale blue sky and radiated its luminescence on the Brethren skyscrapers. Its beams reflected the pristine glassed office buildings. Hordes of cars varied in size zoomed past the roads with echoing, metallic grind and several onlookers, eyes darted on the vehicles driving their way to the KCA building. Media and showbiz reporters filled the lobby of the building. The reporters prepared and set their cameras around and other media equipment while waiting for the arrival of the actress who brings breaking news to everyone. They received a source about the big confession of Victoria Scarlet, one of the most famous actresses in the entertainment industry after Sumire.That very day, everyone from around the globe found out that Sumire Massoullève's name was involved, the name that attracts the world's attention. Elites, businessmen, and ordinary people were eager to know the truth. From massive skyscrapers, street billboards, local and international television,
FIVE BEAUTIFUL YEARS LATER...10 pm. The sound of flesh slapping, grunts, and moans echoing the corners of the dark master bedroom with only small light from the lampshade lit the place. Raw naked above the king-size bed and under the thick blanket, Mort was enjoying his wife's body."Mmmm... yeaahhh aahh..." Sumire moaned. Toes curled and legs quivered from the delicious release as Mort captured her lips and milked her. Her husband had brought her to seventh heaven.Bodies connected, Mort was on top of her, dominating her. He moved again after cumming so much inside her. He pleasure Sumire with his delicious strokes, pounding her in a steady rhythm. He kissed her impatiently and infinitely. It's been eight months since he had not touched his wife after she gave birth to their second baby. Their princess. "You're tight and feel so good, wife. So damn good." Mort huskily said, growling feral as his eyes inflamed with lust and desire.Sumire bit her lower lip and dug her nails into his
In a cozy room lying on the Queen-side bed, Sumire was in a strange dream. A man at the Shrine of Death appeared in her sweet slumber and they shared a kiss again. Only this time, the stranger was awake with his face still blurry in her vision. The man kisses her with a gentle rhythm and went intensely deeper. She kissed him back with the same intensity. She is no longer that 13 years old and the stranger man she kissed now was grown older than his age. In just a second, Sumire was surprised when she found themselves already on the bed in the massive master bedroom. She tried to see the man's visage but failed because of the blinding light around him. "Who are you?" Sumire asked when the man spared her lips. The stranger did not answer her question.Shivering, her hair stood on end when she reach and touched the man's face. It was hairy. Sumire withdraw her hands and slowly, the blinding light on the man's face faded and revealed the head of the hungry shark with its saliva dripping
The night sky was aglow with the bright pale crescent moon rising from the east shone like a silvery claw in the dark. The maiden looked up at the blanket of stars that stretched to infinity and the sound of crickets hums in the air. Sitting on the balcony of her room under the ablazing stars, embedded in the serene night sky, Sumire sat on the rocking chair. The maiden seems lost into the infiniteness of the black beauty, gazing at the constellation of Orion and scorpion painting the serene night. The gentle touch of the breeze kisses her rosy cheek and skin. She imagined herself as the moon and the twinkling stars were her and Mort's babies."The moon sure looks beautiful tonight," Sumire said with a smile. A cold wind blows past her. It whips out all her anxiety and stress. Instinctively, she closed her eyes. The night deepened and the maiden is unbothered by getting cold. This is the most soothing feeling ever!The night zephyr wind gently stirred her long hair and it soothes her
Morning came, the sun rose bright and fair. In the sunshine the air was warm, and that warmth was particularly pleasant with the invigorating freshness of the morning. Mort returns home to the Brethren city and headed straight into the Aslanovs' manor after he talks to Sumire's family. Emerge from his phantom car, Mort felt a surge of happiness in his veins. The news elevated his mood. He couldn’t think of a time he’d ever been happier. The hunk never imagined himself in these situations but this is him now, he felt like an ordinary person.Mort unconsciously hums as he strode toward the manor. With a calm and cool demeanor, a charming smile curved on his lips. All he knows he is deeply delighted. "Is that really our Master?""I have never seen Master like this...""I think Master was just reborn from being a demon."Mouth left hanging open, the maidservants stare at him completely awestruck as he passed by. They all lined up and held their gaze, struck by the light aura around him.
12:30. The blazing midday sun shone relentlessly and the sunlit skyscrapers pierced the hot, blue sky. The peaceful summertime was filled with the small wind and the buzzing sounds of cicadas echoing around. It's been two days since Lyric and Leroy arrived at Francois. The temperature was scorching and the intense heat was burning their skin. The twins were outdoors working under the burning sun and the third day of their torment."I didn't sign up for this," Leroy complained as he pulled a bunch of weeds from Chadwick's garden. Lyric, on the other hand, trimmed the bermuda grass with hair clippers. It would have been easy for them if Sumire had just let them use the gardener's tools at Chadwick's manor but the maiden wants to torture them. The two of them had thought that they would just watch over her, accompany and guard her wherever she roams and, as Narco said, cook her favorite cuisine. The twins ask Mort to teach them how to cook but they couldn't use what they learn when they
The sun peeked at the East horizon, with warm beams piercing through the fluffy rosy clouds. The birds keep chirping, and the breeze is cool. The first rays of dawn seeped into her room with their golden magic, spreading various hues of silver and gold. The morning was exceedingly beautiful!Long and dark wavy eyelashes slowly flutter, Sumire wakes up with a beaming smile and felt light within. She feels a sudden feeling of serenity flowing through her veins. All the negative vibes and emotions vanished in just one night. It's like she just got cleanse or whatever.Her morning is now invigorating that even if she sees the person she loathes, her day won't be ruined. Sumire's smile widened when she remembered how wonderful her dream was last night. She felt like it was real!The maiden yawned and rose from the white sheet, stretching her body from side to side before getting out of her bed. Sumire sauntered to the window and opened it. The beautiful garden below the room greeted her. Ho
It's been days since Blanche was worried sick about her cousin. It is unusual for Sumire to skip breakfast and became silent. She doesn't even eat the hidden snacks in the big fridge inside her room. She no longer touches her favorite unnamed dessert, like her cravings for fruit and ice cream, marshmallows, and milkshakes she dearly loves. It's also rare to see the maiden never fights Narco when she is the one who consumed her own food. Though Sumire was no longer crying than the last time, she can be seen hugging the hotdog pillow while staring into the nothingness. She doesn't utter even a single word and just stays in the same position. Blanche sighed heavily as if Sumire was like a broken living doll now. Her eyes freeze. She doesn't bother to blink. Those orbs seem like a hole of dark abyss; dull and dead. No sign of emotions cruising in her beautiful pair of midnight orbs. She no longer cares to fix her messy hair. Sumire used to put on light makeup to make her babies look han
Wearing his famous stoic face, Mort was facing the screen of his computer while hands were busy fiddling on the keyboard, Leroy and Lyric were restless in their seats. Narco sent them a message with random letters and numbers and they couldn't decipher it properly. What he sent to them made no sense. The twins think that maybe it was just a prank by Narco. But his message hasn't gone off their minds. Sitting on the sofa, Leroy and Lyric tried to call Narco but the phone seemed to be turned off. They failed to reach him. Sighing heavily, they wish to know Narco's exact location. The twins hope they could leave the place and would look for Narco. Leroy and Lyric instinctively turn their gaze on someone in the room. Klauss, who had been looking at his phone, added to their worries. Even their Boss's secretary was busy, every now and then he glances at the phone as if waiting for a call or message from someone. Although they have a hunch he is waiting for Laurel, they are still unsure ab
Eyes lazily open, Narco got up after a series of knocks on his bedroom door. Those thuds from the door were too loud as if there was a killer inside the house. His pair of golden orbs looked at the glow-in-the-dark wall clock on the ceiling and it was two in the morning. He was about to go back to bed when someone outside his door screamed."Narcoooo!" Sumire shouted loudly like a landowner as if the young man owed her a debt. Fury made her feet strike the ground in heavy clomps. With messy bed hair, Narco stood up in his boxers not bothering to cover himself with a towel or sheets. He then proceeds and opened the door to see the maiden blushed with anger. Cheeks grow scarlet and swollen from shouting. Her scorching death glare was directed at him and both hands were on her waist."I want to eat." Sumire greeted him with a scowl as if Narco had the pot of food with him. The young man raised his eyebrows. Stand taller than her, Narco's eyes went blank and hovered over her. He didn't