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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
Dangerous Heartbeats 78 - Valerie
♡ Skylar ♡I shut my eyes and opened them back, but the words on the screen didn't change.My biological mother. She was alive? How? I saw three dots appear on the screen again, and I watched it bubble until another message popped up.- And you are Valerie. It's not a question because I'm sure of it -"What the hell?" I whispered, my eyes going wide. How did the informant know who I truly was? There was no way anyone could find out unless I told them. Even my adopted dad had no idea who I was because of the injuries I had and me faking amnesia. So, who really was this?I didn't have the time to ponder, so I began to type a reply immediately. - How do you know me? What are you up to? Where's my mom if she's alive? Can we meet -The bubble appeared again, and I started to type again. - No, we should meet. We have to. Tell me where you are and I'll come there now - - We will meet but not now -"Is something wrong?"I looked up to see Alffed standing in front of me. His eyes dropped
Dangerous Heartbeats 79 - As much as I want
♡ Alfred ♡I slowly took a step forward as Skylar took in her lower lip, avoiding my eyes."What do you mean you are Valerie?"She looked up at me, guilt clouding her features. "It's true. The night after I visited your office, I was kidnapped and pushed down a cliff while being shot, I survived somehow. So, I had face surgery and changed my identity. ""I wanted revenge for everything that happened to me, but I realized it wasn't any of our faults because we were deceived.""You can hate me for it, but -"She paused as I stepped forward and pulled her toward me, wrapping my arm around her.I had a hunch all this while, but I had no proof to act on it. So she had been here all this time, and the guilt had been eating me up. I was supposed to be mad that she had played with my feelings but I couldn't be because I deserved it too. I turned my back on her without getting an explanation from her, but now I wasn't going to let go of her.I fell in love with her again as Skylar and I won't
Dangerous Heartbeats 80 - A new beginning
31st December 2023♡ Skylar ♡Alfred and I had spent the last day of the year together at the construction site, and of course, with the mayor. It was tiring, but with Alfred sending me warm smiles now and then, I wasn't that exhausted. I was right about the reporters making various articles about us because of last night. In the morning, I had turned on my data connection and immediately regretted it as my phone was blowing up with questions from colleagues and news articles. After that, Alfred and I had just agreed not to turn it on again and enjoy the last day of the year by ourselves, free from the media and nosy people.My parents had called asking if I was fine, and I told them I was. Alfred and I also video chatted with Arielle and Aurora, but we haven't told them about us yet. We just thought it wasn't something to say over the phone. I hadn't told Hannah either because I was a bit scared to see her reaction. It wasn't going to change anything, but it still meant something
Dangerous Heartbeats 81 - The Reunion
♡ Skylar ♡It was eight in the morning on the first day in January. We had done all we needed to do for the resort but we'd be back in a few days to check in on activities again.Alfred was currently checking out of the hotel while I had volunteered to take our bags into the car.I crossed my arms as I leaned on his car. My phone suddenly rang and I pulled it out of my pocket. I picked it up once I saw it was Hannah calling."Hey. Have you been ignoring my calls and texts on purpose?" I asked immediately I answered the call.She chuckled. "Calm down Skylar. Is that how you greet your best friend a Happy New Year?"I rolled my eyes, trying to suppress the smile that threatened to appear on my face."I was worried sick about you"I was. She could be an ass sometimes but we've come a long way together and not being able to reach her for a whole day, naturally had me worried. "Oh look you still have emotions"I laughed. "It never left"She paused for a while and I was about to come clean
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
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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
