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Dangerous Heartbeats 70 - Dangerous Heartbeats
The next day...♡ Skylar ♡"Where's Aurora?" Hannah asked as she walked out of the kitchen into the living room. I raised my leg to the couch, sitting cross-legged."I took her to Mom's yesterday. I have a busy schedule for the next four days, and Arielle will not be available. "She nodded. "Talking of the Miller's, here's everything," she said as she dropped a brown envelope on the center table."Thanks to the informant. I wonder how she got this?""Insider work," I muttered. "Right," she gave a short nod."I also got the footage of the day he kicked you out of his office. Also, I made up a story since you do not want anyone to find out you are Valerie. We just say you were her best friend, but you lost contact during the time she dated him. "I slowly leaned forward and picked up the envelope. I opened it and took out the papers.Evidence against Miller's family. So many of them. It could ruin his father, bring down the company, give Alfred a mini breakdown as he just got the pres
Dangerous Heartbeats 71 - Climax
♡ Skylar ♡I tore my gaze away from Alfred as I pulled away from him. There, I finally accepted the painful truth, and it felt like a burden had been lifted from me, but not entirely. I still had to carry the constant fear of him finding out I was Valerie. 'Should I tell him? No, I can't'Not this night or this year, even. Maybe once the resort was over. That way, if he eventually didn't want to see me again, things wouldn't be so awkward between us."Uhm, thank you. You look good too. "His lips spread into a smile. I turned to leave, but his hands held my wrist, and I stopped, watching in confusion until his fingers slid down to interlock with mine.I gulped hard.Why was he making things hard for both of us?Without saying another word, he led me out of the kitchen."The house is surprisingly quiet today," he hummed as we passed the living room, heading for the main door."Yeah, I took Aurora to my mom's. I've had a busy schedule these days. "He just nodded in reply. We got out
Dangerous Heartbeats 72 - So what?
♡ Skylar ♡I stirred in my sleep and became alarmed when I felt a hand on me. I slowly opened my eyes to see it wasn't just anyone, and yesterday's night was definitely not an illusion.I was lying facing Alfred, his arm draped around my shoulder and his other hand holding mine.I smiled as I took in his ethereal morning visuals. He looked so vulnerable. I never thought a day like this would come again. Yesterday's night was one night I'd never forget.How did I end up so into him once again? I also don't know how it happened the second time.I slowly raised my hands to his face, my fingers hovering above his lips, and then his eyes fluttered open. I pulled my hand back, flushing hard."I know I look irresistible in the morning, love," I looked away from him. "When did you wake up? You sound like someone awake for a while. "He laughed. "Ten minutes, maybe." He replied. I scoffed and sat upright. As I made to pull the blanket away, he held my hand."Where are you going?"I turned t
Dangerous Heartbeats 73 - In ruins
The next day♡ Skylar ♡I had just left Alfred's office and was heading towards the cafeteria to get a drink for myself. As soon as I walked into the room, all eyes turned to me, and they began to murmur something.I could barely pick out their words, but as I passed by two people, I caught their conversation."I feel pity for her. Who knew her best friend would get caught in a messed-up family like that?""Well, we don't even know, I still don't get why she had to deceive him, though?"My ears perked up at her words, and I narrowed my eyes.What were they talking about? It was very obvious that I was the subject of their discussion, but I didn't want to think anything stupid right now.My phone suddenly beeped, and I reached for my pocket, pulling it out. It was a message from Samantha. I was about to ignore it, but I paused when I noticed the beginning of the text.I opened it immediately. - Do you know you're trending? I always knew you were a sly woman, but you didn't have to u
Dangerous Heartbeats 74 - Hope
♡ Skylar ♡As I drove towards the office, my phone began to ring. I picked it up immediately once I saw who was calling."Ma'am, I don't think coming to the office is the right decision now. Reporters are clustered around"I exhaled, taking one hand off the wheel and running it through my hair."How bad is it?""Very. I think if you don't show up for now, they'll give up. ""I don't think so. They are persistent pests," I retorted. Letting out an exasperated sigh, I added."Thank you for the info. Let's talk later,"I was about to hang up when her next words stopped me."Do you want me to cancel the reservation you made with Mr Miller?"I exhaled, my eyes not leaving the road.Would that be a good idea? With what had just surfaced, it probably wouldn't. The look in his eyes haunted me again, and I groaned lowly.This was the second time I had seen that kind of look in his eyes, and to be honest, it hurt more than the first.Maybe I could use those two days to explain things to him, th
Dangerous Heartbeats 75 - Repeating fate
♡ Alfred ♡"The ongoing scandal is a really big dent to your image, especially now that you've become president," Xavier said.I sighed and stared back at April, who was standing in front of me."You were saying?""Some of the board members who were against you being president are starting to talk about sitting you out for the company's image.""Aiden, your brother, is leading that."Company's image, my foot. When the chairman himself was involved in the scandal."Also, stock prices are falling rapidly in our hotels. The video of you and Skylar is particularly trending.""Reporters are clustered everywhere too."I sighed, rubbing my temples. Just why did this have to happen? When I thought it was finally over. I guess I was getting my Karma back for hurting Valerie.My mind replayed Skylar's conversation with her friend earlier.'Why do you have to go ahead and ruin my life?''The people who killed her are still roaming about freely. You don't even know the story!'That was the most c
Dangerous Heartbeats 76 - Too slow
29th December Skylar"Can you stop pacing? You're making me dizzy," I paused, looking down at Hannah, who was seated cross-legged on my bed."No."I resumed pacing the room, and as I turned back to her, a pillow flew towards me, hitting my stomach before I could evade it. I watched the pillow fall to the floor, and I picked it up, tossing it back at her. She snickered."Ethan has been calling. Are you still going to ignore his calls?"I sighed and picked up my phone. There, his name was written on the screen. He was calling again. I clicked the red call button, and the call ended. I was tempted to turn off my phone, but the whole reason I was pacing about was because I was expecting Alfred's call. He was supposed to be here thirty minutes ago as we had planned to leave at noon. Had he changed his mind? I was aching for the trip. It was my only ticket to explain myself. Knowing Alfred, he wouldn't ask for an explanation, especially in things like this. Which was the most painful part
Dangerous Heartbeats 77 - Just because
♡ Skylar ♡"I'll call tomorrow morning. Good night, Arielle. ""Okay. Sleep tight. Tell Alfred I said that, too. ""Sure." I hung up and sighed. As if I even had the guts to talk to him. We arrived an hour ago and it was almost bedtime but still nothing. I know tomorrow we'd probably not have the time, which reminds me of the real reason for the trip. The resort. If it was all over, which was soon, that was the only excuse I had to see Alfred. Resort completion meant the possibility of seeing him reduced to half.I turned to Alfred just as he closed his laptop. "You have the interior design draft, right? We'll be showing it to the mayor when he arrives," he said.I nodded and reached for my laptop. "You don't have to show it. I trust you. "I paused, my hands hovering above the keys as I met his gaze.His lips curved into a tight smile."You're good at what you do," he added.My hands crawled up to my chest as I tried to steady my heartbeat. I was freaking out slowly. Maybe this w
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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
