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Dangerous Heartbeats 24 - Just a little tipsy
♡ Skylar ♡I got out of my car. Gripping my bag tight, I slammed my car's door shut. I turned around, my eyes stopping on the building in front of me. Gold-Kard was peeking out from the rooftops in huge sparkly red letters. I reached for my phone in my bag and dialed Catherine's number immediately. She answered the call on the first ring."Hey babes," she yelled over the loud music. I blocked out my other ear at how loud she was."I'm about to come in, where are you?""Uh by the counter, you'll see me once you get there, okay? It's so loud in here","What did you say?" She yelled.She could have just stood up from where she was.Sighing in irritation, I nodded as though she could see me."Okay, I'm heading in now"I returned the phone to my bag and zipped it up before walking up to the entrance. One hour should be enough to build the foundation for her trust and I'm getting my ass out of this place.The interior was nothing like the outside. Now I understand why she was yelling like
Dangerous Heartbeats 25 - Share
♡ Skylar ♡Beep. Beep. Beep.The incessant, increasingly annoying sound of whatever it was, slowly brought me awake. I turned around in my bed, pulling the blankets with me as I reached out for my phone. The phone continued to ring as I searched for it on the table, still groggy from sleep, My head hurt like hell, my hand suddenly hit something and it came crashing to the floor.The sound had all iota of sleep disappearing from me and I sat up. I stared down at the shattered picture frame of Aurora and sighed.Beep. Beep. Beep.Fucking stupid alarm. I grabbed my phone and turned it off immediately. Brushing my scattered hair back, I pulled away the comforters and got on my feet.The throbbing pain in my head increased and a wince escaped my lips as I soothed my temples with my finger.How the hell did I get home last night? I remember getting wasted and not finding Catherine. Wasn't it suspicious that she disappeared all of a sudden? How did I even get so drunk easily? If the bitch had
Dangerous Heartbeats 26 - Suite issues
♡ Alfred ♡"What do you mean by only one suite?" Skylar snapped."Well, these days our rooms are usually sold out, and you're only lucky if you make a reservation early.""I'm sorry ma'am" the lady added, bowing slightly. "It's fine, we'll take the suite. Check us in, please. " I smiled at her, and she nodded, turning towards her laptop.Skylar grabbed my arms and turned me to look at her. "Are you insane? I'm not staying in the same room as you. ""Let's just find another hotel or better still find a ride home."I stared at her, a vacuous look on."We can't. It's past eight, and besides, I'm famished,""Finding another hotel is like an hour's journey, and trust me, Amore, I'm not ready to walk that long,"Her lips parted as she stared at me in disbelief and frustration. She turned sideways, running her fingers through her hair while muttering something inaudibly."Sir," the lady called.I winked at Skylar and turned back to the lady."Room 192, floor 5" I nodded, grabbed the keys,
Dangerous Heartbeats 27 - My girl
The next morning...♡ Skylar ♡I had woken up a few hours earlier because once again, I couldn't sleep. I was sure I already had eye bags from lack of sleep and even crying myself to bed yesterday. Yeah, the thought of getting over with my past was just an illusion. 'Honestly, I'm trying, but it's hard when everything he does sparks an emotion in me, and I become a mess again and again. It's not love, I'm just hurt.'Anyway, I took my bath, and thanks to the go-to mini makeup kit I carry in my handbag, I applied enough powder to hopefully try to conceal my dark eyes. I let my hair fall to my shoulder instead of my usual ponytail and then slipped into the perfect fitted pantsuit Alfred had bought. It was a perfect fit. I neatly folded the previous day's clothes into the shopping bag, put on my low heels, and sat back on the one-seater in the room, busying myself with a game.I heard a knock on the door and I looked up from my phone."It's time to leave, I called for a ride already,"
Dangerous Heartbeats 28 - Seven words
♡ Skylar ♡Alfred smirked, walking closer to us until he was a few feet away."Why would I be joking, Amore?" He asked softly. Without waiting for my reply, he squatted, turning to Aurora while smiling innocently, his dimple popping out."How are you, little one?""I'm fine." She stretched her word and released herself from my grip, throwing her arms around his neck for a hug. Alfred craned his neck to get a view of me and smirked."I hate you," I mouthed, raising my fists in a threatening manner, but he just found it amusing that he laughed. Aurora pulled away to look at him. "Are you coming with us for our dinner? Please come, " she pouted.He frowned."Your mommy doesn't want me to"My eyes widened at how innocent he sounded. How could he act so innocent?"Mommy, please, will Mr Handsome come with us?" She grabbed my hand, forcing me to look at her. I unwillingly took my eyes off Alfred, my gaze meeting hers. Her blue eyes and pouty lips immediately melted me."Say yes, say yes,"
Dangerous Heartbeats 29 - Dead it
♡ Alfred ♡"It's so nice to have everyone here." Dad released a throaty laugh."Isn't it?" Aiden snickered in reply."So, Alfred, how's the company doing?" Mom asked, turning to look at me."Good," I mumbled, picking up my fork."Is something wrong?" She asked softly."I'm fine,""If you messed something up in the company, you had better talk now rather than sulk like a teenager," Aiden retorted."We are used to cleaning your mess anyways," He added, scoffing quietly. My grip on the fork tightened as I looked up at him boredly."Pained much, brother?"He rolled his eyes. "I'd spend my time doing something better,""Good gracious, you both don't start tonight," Mom exclaimed, and I rolled my eyes, returning my gaze to the food I had barely touched.Arielle nudged me, and I spared her a glance."Hey, are you good?" She whispered. I forced a smile, nodding my head. Her eyes narrowed in suspicion, but she nodded, probably deciding not to push it."LDN's Hotel is aiming to be the top ho
Dangerous Heartbeats 30 - Break his heart
♡ Skylar ♡I stood by the glass wall in my office, holding a cup of hot coffee in my right hand and my phone on the left.Catherine's picture was displayed on the screen. A portrait picture of her half facing the camera. She was wearing a black thin-strap backless dress, her makeup modest, and her hair packed in a ponytail. I breathed out, dropping my hand to my side as I brought the cup to my lips and took a gulp. I could make out the door being pulled open as I drank the contents of the cup. I turned around immediately, tucking my phone in my pocket as I dropped the cup on the table."Samantha?" I called, my eyes narrowing in surprise as I watched her waltz in, slamming the door behind her."What are you doing here?""You never visit, "I added, crossing my arms to rest on my stomach. She scoffed, stopping in front of my table."You are such an ingrate, aren't you?"I rolled my eyes, uncrossing my arms. I took my seat on the chair, pushing it backward so I could get a better view
Dangerous Heartbeats 31 - First step to revenge
♡ Skylar ♡I didn't understand what Hannah had meant until she broke it down to me. In her words, a simple three steps. Befriend him. Make him fall in love with you. Break his heart in the cruelest way you can think of.It was that simple. Or was it? Honestly, it was a great idea, but how could I make him fall in love with me without risking my heart as well? Hannah had known this and that was why she decided to teach me the art of seduction or whatever it is she had called it but just like how I turned the offer to get Jake in love with me, I turned this down too.One was because I could not and the other was because I had just told him to get the fuck out of my life, now how was I supposed to tell him I didn't mean that?Samantha was right. I had pride. I mean what was I supposed to do now? He even went through the normal business process just to tell me we were going to New Hampshire tomorrow. He really did take my words seriously. ☆I walked into my house, totally stressed out f
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Dangerous Heartbeats 90 - The beginning of the end
A week later **♡ Skylar ♡"With all the evidence presented in court today, I hereby confirm Ethan Jun and Elias Jun guilty as charged and hence sentenced to life imprisonment with hard labor"The judge hit the gavel on the table and got on his feet."Court arise."We all got on our feet, and I watched in relief as the policemen whisked them away. I didn't feel bad for Ethan at all. He didn't show remorse when he tried to kill me, so why should I? It felt great to finally get justice for all they did to me. Not just for me and my mom but for every other person whose life has been ruined by them. Mom turned to me as she pulled me for a tight hug."I'm proud of you, Skylar,""I'm glad you never gave up, not even once," she added. As she pulled away, she held both my hands, a smile on her face."Now, forget all that happened in the past and live your life the way you should have. Don't hold back anymore. "I nodded. I felt tears escape from my eyes. But this time, they weren't because I w
Dangerous Heartbeats 89 - Final showdown
♡ Skylar ♡I stopped my car in the compound and pulled out my phone. I opened Samantha's new text."Ethan is not with Aurora. You can go in now. Be careful and use the taser if things get out of hand but hopefully, it doesn't. He has cameras everywhere so don't talk to anyone on the phone on your way in"I exhaled and stared at the taser peeking out from my pants pocket before pushing it back in properly.Our plan was for me to go in, and meet Ethan while Sam distracts the men guarding Aurora, saves her, and leaves. Immediately Sam escapes, she takes Aurora to Alfred, who is with the police, and the Police come in to take Ethan. Some officers had been deployed to Mr Jun's office also. It was a good plan. But one mistake and everything could go wrong.I put my phone in my pocket and got out of the car. As soon as I stepped out, a guy walked up to me. He looked at me carefully as if studying my features. "I'm here for Ethan" He raised a finger on the receiver in his ear and muttered
Dangerous Heartbeats 88 - The Evidence
♡ Skylar ♡"Skylar," I heard Alfred's voice. I looked up just as he pushed open the door and rushed into the head teacher's office. He cupped my cheeks immediately, his eyes filled with worry."Are you okay?"Was I? I was freaking out internally. I mean, who wouldn't? My only child was abducted. If I were the one, I'd be scared to death, not to talk of a five-year-old. I wonder how scared she'd be right now. The thought alone made my heart squeeze. I had cried but wiped it off immediately. Crying was going to solve nothing. In fact, I have had enough of this shit already. First, it was shooting Hannah, and now abducting my daughter?"It was Ethan who took her,"His jaw clenched as he let go of me. "That bastard has gone too far,"I turned around just as he turned to the principal. "How could you let a pupil leave with someone without the parent's approval?!""I apologize, Mr Miller. We had no idea because he used to come with Ms DeNovo on some occasions, " the head teacher replied.
Dangerous Heartbeats 87 - The Attack
♡ Skylar ♡I stepped back in shock, my lips apart and my eyes widened. What could I call this discovery? Surprising? Shocking?Hannah was the Informant. How had I not known? No, how did she manage to hide it so well that I didn't suspect her not even once? Why did she go as far as that? Why didn't she just come clean to me? She knows so much about Alfred's family, she hates Alfred and contacted me as the informant because she knew as Hannah that I wanted revenge. Wait. Ethan lied to me. She deceived me all this while. Come to think of it, did she befriend me at first for these years just to get at Alfred?"I know what you're thinking and trust me that's far from it" She began calmly as she put her phone away. I shook my head. "No, how can I? I already have trust issues because of you and Ethan!""What? Don't compare me to Ethan""At least listen to what I have to say"I nodded. "Okay go on, tell me the perfect cooked excuse you have brewed"She sighed. "You see, my mother had a thi
Dangerous Heartbeats 86 - The surprise Ally
The next morning♡ Skylar ♡I snapped my eyes to Aurora's plate as soon as I walked into the kitchen. I raised my brow, seeing the slices of bread untouched on her plate."Rora, why aren't you finished yet? You're going to be late for school. " She adjusted herself on the seat, picking up a slice. "Daddy keeps giving me more," she muttered before stuffing the bread in her mouth. I looked over at Alfred, who was seated opposite her, and narrowed my eyes in accusation, but he just shot me a smile.I rolled my eyes."You know, she doesn't eat much, she's forcing herself because you gave it to her," I replied and reached over to her plate, taking the last slice and eating it."Sweetheart, you should have told me," She gave him a sheepish smile in return."Ugh, my bones are so weak it feels like I was the one doing the dancing last night," Arielle groaned. We all turned our heads towards the door as we watched her walk in while dragging her feet.She yawned loudly as she stretched her ar
Dangerous Heartbeats 85 - A team
♡ Skylar ♡"I knew she was going to fall asleep" I muttered as I took my eyes off Aurora's sleeping figure in the backseat."I'm going to, too but I'm afraid my brother will ask me to be left overnight in the car" Arielle added in a whisper causing me to chuckle.The dance performance had ended about two hours ago and Alfred had suggested we eat dinner in a restaurant before we headed home. Right after we got back in the car, towards my house, Aurora had fallen asleep. I wouldn't blame her though. She was just a little girl and her day had been stressful, besides it was late at night."Right, Ari, why are you still staying at Skylar's?" Alfred suddenly asked.I heard her mutter something incoherently before she added."Because my work is not over yet. The resort is not completed right?"She sighed and leaned forward, to settle herself between the front seats of the car."Though I don't want to quit. It's the best job, can I keep it?" She asked. I turned to her while smiling."I can al
Dangerous Heartbeats 84 - The calm before the storm
The next day♡ Skylar ♡I stared down at my laptop immediately after the worker ended her presentation. Flexing my knuckles, I gave her a small smile and a nod."That was good. Everything is precise, but I still need to look into it. "Closing my laptop, I glanced at everyone in the room."Let's meet again tomorrow before lunch and I'll give my final decision,""Yes ma'am"I smiled, grabbed my laptop, and headed out of the meeting room.These past five months have been different. It was like everyone just disappeared. After that unfortunate incident with Ethan, I had seen him one or two times that week before he disappeared. I never saw him again or heard from him, and neither did Hannah. I didn't tell Alfred how Ethan had acted like a jerk. He was going to probably kill him, but that wasn't what I wanted yet. Finding strong evidence against them was what we were working on now, and I did my best to stay away from Mr Jun.Mom and I were working our relationship together and trying t
Dangerous Heartbeats 83 - The Closure
♡ Alfred ♡I dropped the gift bag I carried in, on the table and looked towards the stairs. Just then, Aurora came bouncing down the stairs."Daddy!" She giggled. I grinned and crouched to her level, opening my arms. She rushed into my arms, hugging me tightly. When she finally pulled away, I patted her hair lovingly as she kept a wide smile on her face."How was school today, sweetheart?"A frown immediately appeared on her face, making her look even more adorable. "A little bit interesting and a little bit boring,"I chuckled. "Why do you say so?"She shrugged. "It was interesting because I made a new friend but boring because my teacher taught a really really hard topic" She emphasized how hard it was in such a funny way that I couldn't help my laughter."Is that so?" I asked in between laughter."Daddy," she whined. I smiled so wide that my cheek hurt. Skylar had done such a great job in raising her that sometimes I didn't believe she was just five. Other times I can't help but
Dangerous Heartbeats 82 - The Reunion II
♡ Skylar ♡"How did you survive the fire, Mom?"I had lost count of how long we had stayed hugging and crying but Dad had found us in the room and then found out that I knew she was my biological mother. Currently, Mom was preparing dinner. We were all going to have dinner as a family and tell Samantha about us. I didn't know if Mom was going to leave the house but from the look of things, spending five years in the house with Dad, she had grown into him. It would feel nice to stay as one but my only fear was Samantha. "Should I call it fate?" Mom replied as she pulled open the lid of the pot. The aroma filled the kitchen and I salivated. I always knew something was familiar about her cooking.She turned to me. "Samantha's father found me when I fell unconscious from the fire."Right. I had to thank him. He found my mom and me. Somehow he was that string that brought us back together. "We made a deal for him to take me in. I'd pretend to be Samantha's mother. I wanted to disagree
