VANLUKE, after exactly twelve days, finally had a clear location of the love of his life. For the past week he denied himself proper self-care. He spent his days terrorizing every illegal business he deemed at the fault of Ara's disappearance.
Alyona never confessed where she had ordered her hitmen to take Ara. Despite spilling she did plan everything from helping Yulia get close to Tamara by letting him sneak in and out of the Kromatova manor. Vanluke kept her locked away in a place only few know. Because of this days of the war began in Ara's absence.
Vanluke declared war against the Vinogradov, spared no one at all. Death has fallen upon the main family, leaving Alyona with a promise to suffer alive she'd wish he should kill her instead. Death after death he made new enemies. He will not stop until his thirst for blood is quenched
NOTHING is ever more important than Ara. That is the thing Ara learned after being discharged from the J Hospital. For whatever reason her parents were convinced that staying with Van is better for her health and safety. Van, short for Vanluke, literally never left her alone even when she’s taking a private bath in a private property mansion somewhere in Luzon near no neighborhood in the middle of a mountain. When she got there something tells her that she’s been there before but recollection of solid memories. Van is incredibly wealthy to have a security team patrolling the corners of his mansion. But more importantly, even if Van does have to leave her side for a brief hour of shower, he’d assign either Czar or Fedor to seriously never leave her side.They sleep in the same room but not
"ERIKKA, I don't think I can do this."Erikka Villanueva, Ara's best friend in the whole world, gave her a narrowing look as she squeezed her arm tightly. "We are not going on about this again, Ara. We've been planning this for a long time and I will not have you back-out on me now."Ara bit her lip, as to show her doubt. "Erikka, I'm scared. I don't belong in this type of place," she said, gesturing to the glowing club name right above the entrance of a well-known nightclub from where they were standing. Bouncers were posted to watch the laughing group of teenagers next to them."No buts!" Erikka had already pulled her inside before she could even mutter even one word of refusal.Erikka had always been the carefree one between them. She loves partying, going out with fr
VANLUKE has spent his entire day recovering in a cheap motel. The girl left last night and he knows nothing about her besides being a veterinary practitioner. He never cared for any woman, much less for a girl. He brushes off memories of her and calls for his backup. He has more important matters to attend to.His men came to bring him back to his suite in a five star hotel less than an hour away from where the nightclub was. His cousin, Danil Kromatova was waiting for him to arrive."Vanluke! It's so nice to see you in one shape!" Danil greeted him with a manly handshake which he gladly took."Call the boss," Vanluke started. Serving himself a glass of beer from the mini bar. "Tell him the bastards ran away with the money.""Where were the goods?" What Danil was talking
ARA can never be more stupefied in her entire life. Opening the door and being surprised with one familiar and one unfamiliar face. And it's the familiar face she's afraid of.Smiling and handsome, no doubt Russian, the unfamiliar faced one first spoke, "Hi! I'm Danil," he offered his hand for a shake.Her eyes didn't left Danil's smile. She turns her focus on the man she will never ever forget. His face is in pokerface mode. "What are you doing here? Why are you here?!" She squealed in whispers.Before either man can answer her father and mother are already at her back."Ara, sino sila?" her father asked in their own Filipino language.(Ara, who are they?)"Mga foreigner
"SHE just walked away? And you let her?" Danil couldn't believe what Vanluke was saying. They're on their way to a warehouse where the bastard contractor, his wife and his mistress are hiding like rats separating themselves from the crowded outside world."I did," Vanluke replied poker face."A girl head on rejected you still you're calm about it.""I figured she would reject me. I would've been so disappointed if she agreed out of fear.""What made you want her?" Danil is suspicious of his intentions."Dan, you were the one who told me she's the best fit criteria to be the new lady of Kromatova.""Well I did mention she's a good fit to be in the family. I didn't say marry her."
ARA refused to sit anywhere. Vanluke can see her fidgeting. He smirked in his mind. Just like a commoner she does feel fear for her life. She knew she had to be strong despite the trap he did set for her. If he were not serious about getting her trust he would have already grabbed her. Taken her to his table. He will force himself inside her just for the sake of his physical desires. With the girl he’s been sexualizing in his mind in front of him like an open prey, his mind refuses to work. All he could think about is ‘when’ will he be able to feel her skin against his skin? How does she smell up close? Does she look just like how he perceives it when she’s at her limits? He can’t wait any longer. He must have her. Yet the feeling that gaining her trust is far more important than that. He must bear to wait. Although seeing how his reward is wrapped conservatively in clothes the more he hopes to unwrap it
ARA is not going to lie to herself. It's her fantasy to meet a brute man and make him humane. After meeting Vanluke, she doesn't know if she does want to anymore. It's scary being in the real situation. She'd never know when he'll treat her badly. She could end up losing her life. It's really lucky that she's still alive.Vanluke stared down at her. He knew she was telling a fact. He might or he will treat her badly if the time comes he's not fond of her anymore. He couldn't answer back. Because it's all the reason why he wants to get to know her better. To see it for himself if he's a hundred percent sure she's the one he will spend the rest of his life with. But…"You're right," he confessed. "Although I know for a fact that you're the first person I even thought of growing old with." It's embarrassing. Though, in order to g
IT'S Ara's third day staying at Vanluke's mansion. Last night was half regretful and half… wondrous. Since the kiss Vanluke seems to be always smiling mischievously at her. Unlike the other days today he's never busy. He's practically doing nothing. They had breakfast as usual. Danil had already left so they were alone. After that he invited her to the open backyard pool to spend the day in leisure.Ara couldn't stand his glances and awfully handsome smile. "You look like you've got a good night's sleep," she wasn't hiding her sarcasm because she's really pissed right now."What smile?" He denies with a big grin. His black polo shirt hugged the broadness of his torso. His wood color capri pants are screaming the deadly snake sleeping between his legs and she finds it hard not to notice.
NOTHING is ever more important than Ara. That is the thing Ara learned after being discharged from the J Hospital. For whatever reason her parents were convinced that staying with Van is better for her health and safety. Van, short for Vanluke, literally never left her alone even when she’s taking a private bath in a private property mansion somewhere in Luzon near no neighborhood in the middle of a mountain. When she got there something tells her that she’s been there before but recollection of solid memories. Van is incredibly wealthy to have a security team patrolling the corners of his mansion. But more importantly, even if Van does have to leave her side for a brief hour of shower, he’d assign either Czar or Fedor to seriously never leave her side.They sleep in the same room but not
VANLUKE, after exactly twelve days, finally had a clear location of the love of his life. For the past week he denied himself proper self-care. He spent his days terrorizing every illegal business he deemed at the fault of Ara's disappearance.Alyona never confessed where she had ordered her hitmen to take Ara. Despite spilling she did plan everything from helping Yulia get close to Tamara by letting him sneak in and out of the Kromatova manor. Vanluke kept her locked away in a place only few know. Because of this days of the war began in Ara's absence.Vanluke declared war against the Vinogradov, spared no one at all. Death has fallen upon the main family, leaving Alyona with a promise to suffer alive she'd wish he should kill her instead. Death after death he made new enemies. He will not stop until his thirst for blood is quenched
TURNS out Yulia brought Tamara back to the manor. Vanluke thought nothing of the kind gesture and had him imprisoned in their own underground dungeon. Despite the urge to skin Yulia alive he left the passing of judgment to his father and mother. Quickly he took off back to the Philippines. In which he is deeply concerned about the news that reached his knowledge."I'm going to f*cking kill everyone."No one dared to stop Vanluke Kromatova from gunning every considered useless person. His mind is entirely absorbed in retrieving Ara even if he has to go through hell for it. He took out his five-shot, double and single action large-caliber revolver that can fire .500 matching magnum cartridge. Enough for a brain splattering head on gunfight his gut is
WARNING: Violence described in this chapter is not suitable for younger than 18THEY say that the beginning of the world is when God created everything in six days and He rested on the seventh day to see his making. But Ara's life started when she was born between a loving husband and wife. She had two doring boys she'd call real brothers. She had a best friend that she can share everything with. She had a stable job. Now she's merely loving her life doing what she loves. Yet blissful fate brought a dangerous man into her life. Everything changed.Ara, deeply in thought notices nothing of the commotion happening outside the hotel room to where Vanluke left her in promise he's return as soon as possible and continue to change her normal life into a world filled with dangers she hasn't known yet.U
"REPORTS from Fedor, Sir," Czar, Vanluke's childhood friend slash faithful guard, came in his main office in Russia with several trained men that work also for him.Vanluke stood up from his big swivel chair arranging his crumbled suit. "Go on.""Someone from inside the manor helped Miss Tamara escape the guards.""Who?""Reports from the manor stated Miss Alyona visiting Miss Tamara a few times a couple of days ago. Then when Miss Tamara was deemed missing Miss Alyona was there too.""Not surprising." Alyona had been crossing the lines between them even before he met Ara. She fantasizes of being his wife and he would not give it to her. Her last drop of ra
"WHAT'S going on?" asked Ara, watching Vanluke hurry to put on an ash colored piece suit. "It's my cousin Tamara. She's gone and I have to find her," he answered, not looking at her. His anger is visible and it reminded her that this man's job is no joke. "You're leaving?" She covered her body with the comforter. Clasping it hard. Her chest throb. "No, don't leave me here." It's not that she's afraid he's never going back. Something tells her there's going to be an unexpected thing to happen to either of them. Vanluke took the rounding of her eyes as her romantic expression of affection. He quickly
A month has passed rather quickly. After her punishment weeks ago Vanluke brought Ara to a five star hotel's penthouse within the city. He was very strict to his men to keep her in watch 24/7 until he's done with his urgent work in the country. He's always out during the day and comes back with expensive gifts at night. They didn't spend the days horny, as much as it's hard to believe they only sleep, talk about stuff, and do things a couple should do.Thankfully Czar, Fedor, and Danil accompanied her so she wasn't bored. Somehow she had built trust with them but Czar is a little hard to persuade since he's not happy his boss risks his life for her.A chilly day in the afternoon it's Czar's turn to spend time with her. Out of curiosity she asked ab
It is a cold night. Just like the first time she went out with Vanluke for a walk the surrounding was quite isolating. They shared a breathtaking kiss that almost made her knees give out. Just like that night, she's gasping for air. Except it's not a kiss but because she's running as fast as she can. It made her recall the first time she ran away too. Vanluke was able to catch her. Half unwilling, she shared a forceful but nerve trembling night. They did the deed outdoors with the moon as their witness. Then he carried her from there to the mansion. Again, a passionate union.She thought about her escape thoroughly. Of what the consequences would be if she made him really angry this time. Will he hurt her family? Will he use them as bait to take her back? What possible punishment will he do to her? Would tormenting her physically or psychologically be enough to make her submit?
"YOU can't keep me in here forever, Vanluke," Ara said firmly and final as she put on a coffee brown jacket ready to go out to meet her brothers staying near the center market. He caught her arm. "I said no," he said authoritatively. His brows are crumpled in big disagreement. "I'm not asking for your permission, sir," she retorted. She glared at him. He wasn't expecting her to call her 'sir'. It somehow made him feel like he's nothing but her employer. His grip tightened a bit. "It's dangerous." "The only danger that came to my life is you