Phoebe’s POVI was watching Snow, sleeping peacefully on her bed. She cried an hour ago, looking for her mommy but I couldn’t do anything. I want to do something but I promised Kelly. I trust her that she can resolve this on her own. I know her. She’s kind but she won’t like it if I intervene even if I have a reason.“Don’t you think you should tell your brother about Miss Kelly?”I looked at Luke when I saw him sitting on the couch when I was about to leave. As much as I want to stay here, I can’t. My family will look for me. They might discover about Snow and I want Kelly to come back and personally tell us about Snow.“I promised Kelly and I trust that she could end this mess her way.”“Doesn't matter if it takes her long before she comes back?”I looked him in the eyes. “You’re friends with my brother, right? Why won’t you tell him?”He looked away and sipped on his coffee. “I don’t have the rights.”“Same goes for me,” I said and gripped my bag, glancing at the bedroom’s closed d
Kelly’s POVHe looked at me as he sat on the floor with parted lips. We’re both soaking wet and I could feel the cold wind penetrating through the sleepwear I’m wearing. I caressed my wet hair and hugged my body as I pulled myself up.Klay pulled himself up too and grabbed my arm, stopping me when I attempted to leave.His eyes were full of hope and he’s smiling like an idiot. “You…you saved me…”Anger crept in my heart.“You saved me, Kelly. You still love me—”I slapped him so hard as my tears rolled down my cheeks continuously. I can’t believe him. He did that purposely? He knew that I can’t stand seeing someone die before my eyes, so he used this scheme so I’d save him? So he can find a way to justify what he’s trying to believe?He looked at me with parted lips. His eyes were softly staring as I continued shedding tears.“You can manipulate me over and over again but you can never win my heart,” I said with a hint of disgust and hatred.“K-Kelly…” He was still drunk but it seems
Kelly’s POVI was sitting beside the pool, feet dipped underwater, when someone sat beside me. About a meter distance between us, Klay settled himself and put two cans of beer.“Can I offer you a drink?” He asked, not looking at me, but on the pool water.I looked straight and pressed my lips together, not saying anything. I don’t know what to say. Truly, I was wrong when I told him to die and accused him of drowning himself just to manipulate me. I was wrong. My anger took over me. I feel so bad that I became like that and I said that. He’s evil but I’m not. And because of frustration, I don’t know how to react to what's happening anymore.“How do I start this…” he whispered under his breath, just enough for me to hear, as he chuckled without humor.“I was born…in a dangerous environment. Me and my twin…”I was shocked because of what he said. Twin? He has a twin? I remember the man in the house where Emily brought me to hide before. So, that explains why that man looked like him. Bu
Pierce’s POVI couldn’t find Kelly again. I kept on going back to the place she’s working but she wasn’t there. It’s almost a week since she disappeared and I don’t know what to do anymore.I’m certain that it was her who I saw and when I asked someone working in that company, I confirmed that someone named Elle Young is working there. She’s here but I couldn’t find her. Is she hiding from me? I don’t know. If it’s true that she can’t remember me, then she has no reason to avoid me. But if she does remember, why is she doing this?“Let her be. She’s old enough to know what she’s doing.”My forehead creased when I heard dad say that to mom when mom told him that Phoebe has been constantly leaving the house almost every night. She’s sneaking and dad seemed to not give a d*mn. I was walking down the stairs when I heard them and I’m instantly pissed because of dad’s answer.“What do you mean? She’s just 21 years old. We can’t let her do this. What if she’s—”“Just trust her.”Trust her. I
Kelly’s POVKlay laughed like crazy after he looked at Pierce. I’m still trying to pull my arm from him but he just won’t let me go. His neck was red and he looked really angry after seeing Pierce.I swallowed hard as my heartbeat doubled. Pierce is here. Why is he here? Does that mean Phoebe told him? What about Snow, my daughter? Did she bring her to him?In spite of the situation, I couldn’t help but think about the possibility that Pierce already met Snow. That thought brought horror in my heart. I’m not ready yet.“Funny how you bravely said that while I’m holding a gun. Do you think you can stand against my bullet, Anderson? You’d be buried six feet under the ground even before you got close to me,” Klay said as he brushed his gun against his cheek, smirking.I saw Pierce’s balled fists tremble. He glanced at me and his eyes softened. “Are you alright?”Klay seemed offended. “Don’t ask her such stupid questions, Anderson. I love Kelly. I will never hurt her.”“Fight fair, *sshol
Kelly’s POV“Elle!”I was taken aback upon hearing that worried voice. When I lifted my face, my boss, Caleb Walter, was standing a few meters away from me, looking so worried. He’s wearing his usual business attire and black rimmed eyeglasses.Why is he here?He rushed to me and stood in front of me. He examined my face with a visibly worried expression. “Are you okay? Are you hurt?”I looked back and glanced at Pierce, who’s standing behind me, watching us.I sucked my breath and faced Mr. Walter again. “Sir, why are you here?”He sighed and clenched his jaws. “It’s natural for an employer to worry about his promising employee.”I don’t know if I should accept his reason as valid but I just nodded and looked at the police officer who walked towards me.“Miss Elle Young—”“Kelly,” I cut the officer off. There’s no other reason to hide my identity. “Kelly Monroe.”From the corner of my eyes, I saw Mr. Walker looked at me with a creased forehead. I know he’d be shocked and I understand
Kelly’s POVI’m wearing a black business attire while staring at my own reflection in the mirror. This is the day that I’m going to take back everything. After the meeting with the shareholders, I have a scheduled interview with the media. Klay’s face was spread by the police as a wanted criminal and since he’s my stepbrother, my name was dragged with him. In Addition to the fact that Amanda is still in prison for the murder of my father, the only way to clear my name is to tell the truth to the public.The door swung open, and my daughter, wearing a pink dress and bunny hairband, entered. Behind her was Emily, chewing a gum.“You know you should get yourself a car. I’m not your driver.”I faced her and smiled. “Thanks, Emily.”She rolled her eyes and looked at my daughter. “Love, your mommy has a meeting today, so you’re coming with me. Is that okay?”I looked at Emily worriedly. “Emily, Klay is still…”She smiled and I was immediately assured by her smile. “It’s better she’s with me
Kelly’s POV“Next,” I said as I massaged my forehead. I was interviewing applicants, searching for someone who’s fit to be my secretary.I grabbed the applicant’s form and my lips formed an O after I recognized two familiar faces. Happiness filled my heart as I anticipated to see them and talk to them again.I pressed the intercom. “Mrs. Taylor let the last two applicants in.”When the door swung open, I saw Yara and Ana looking at each other with a frown. I chuckled and pulled myself up.“Yara! Ana!”They both looked at me. I smiled even more and hugged them. They both hugged me back. I even heard Yara sobbing.“Kelly!”“Kelly, I resigned from my work because of you. Please hire me!” Ana was begging and I chuckled at her.Yara lifted her arm and smiled. “I’m more experienced than her, Kelly. I was your assistant at the shop.”I smiled at Yara. “The shop… What happened to the shop?”She looked down and her eyes showed sadness. “Sir Klay closed the shop after you disappeared. I was so