"Ariana, can we talk?"On the second day that Ariana was at Emilio's family home, the young man deliberately waited for her at the door just to talk to her. Ariana could see that Emilio had not slept well last night. Her heart softened, so she nodded easily to Emilio."About last night ... When I forced you ... I, I didn't mean to pressure you like that. I just ... Imagining that I had to lose you again made me lose control. I feel like I can't breathe. It feels so hurt, Ariana."Ariana looked at Emilio while recalling her conversation with Melisa last night. That woman had also said that Emilio loved her so deeply, to the point where he would do anything just to protect Ariana. As of now, no one knows why Emilio went overboard just for her. But according to everyone, Ariana was the only one who could affect Emilio's emotions for now.While accompanying him in the room yesterday, Melisa requested that Ariana stay for Emilio's mental stability as well. This was the first time Emilio co
After eating, as Emilio had promised, the young man prepared to take Ariana shopping at the mall. But before they left, Emilio showed her the shopping bag he had brought home from school and handed it to Ariana."You can't possibly use Mother's oversized clothes to go out, Ariana. On the way home, I saw that these clothes seem to suit you. Let's see if you like it and are willing to wear it."Ariana took the shopping bag from Emilio's hand and immediately knew that the clothes Emilio had bought were expensive just from the soft and smooth material they used. Ariana subconsciously looked at Emilio without saying anything, and the young man immediately continued his speech in a hurried tone."Consider this my apology for ruining your shirt with the blood on my hands yesterday," he told her. Ariana knew Emilio only wanted to make her feel indebted. After all, the secondhand clothes she'd gotten from the discount store were no match for the expensive clothes Emilio had bought her."I unde
After Emilio and Ariana returned from the mall, it was already eight o'clock in the evening, which meant Melisa and Alister were usually home after work. Alister, who was relaxing while hugging his wife with one arm, welcomed Emilio and Ariana as soon as they returned. Melisa cheerfully mentioned that they had been waiting for the two teenagers for dinner. So quickly, Emilio and Ariana entered their respective rooms to shower and change.Since Emilio had bought Ariana so many clothes on their shopping spree this time, Ariana didn't have to worry about not having enough clothes and started picking out one of the new outfits to wear. When she had finished bathing and wearing the clothes, Ariana had to admit that Emilio was indeed very good at picking out clothes for her. Before, Ariana never knew that clothes alone could make someone look so different.After Ariana finished tidying up and came out of the room, everyone was already preparing to eat at the dining table."That outfit suits
"Huft. I finally finished it ...."Ariana breathed a sigh of relief when she was finally done with all her tasks. By the time Ariana was done, it was seven o'clock in the evening. But unlike usual, Emilio's house remained quiet as no one had returned from their routine. Melisa and Alister both had business overseas, so they couldn't return for a few days. Meanwhile, Emilio had to come home late because of a group assignment that he had to complete immediately. Aunt May had also been home since sundown. So in the big penthouse, it was really just Ariana right now.When Ariana opened the new cell phone Melisa had bought her a few days ago, she only saw a message from Emilio complaining that she hadn't been able to go home yet. Ariana pondered for a long time. When there was no one to accompany her, Ariana finally realized that Emilio's house was cold without anyone to make it feel warm.Ariana looked down when she felt a light flutter from her stomach. Ariana had only eaten during lunch
Ever since Emilio finished his group work, the young man hadn't stopped checking his phone with a furrowed brow. It was unusual for Ariana to ignore his calls like this. Ever since Melisa bought the girl a new cell phone, Ariana was always ready to answer their calls even if the girl was asleep.But this time, Emilio didn't get the answer he wanted even if he had called dozens of times. The young man started to feel something was wrong, so he finally asked Ian to give him the phone number of the bodyguard who was asked to guard Ariana at her house.[The number you have reached, cannot be reached.]Emilio grew impatient when he didn't get a positive answer from the people around Ariana. The young man called all the numbers he knew. But in the end, only Aunt May answered and said that she had returned to her own home since the sun had set."Ian, speed up our journey home. Then, tell Father that I can't get in touch with whoever is in charge of looking after Ariana at home.""Yes, Young
The robbery that took place in the capital was among the most shocking incidents for the police, including the most embarrassing incident for them. An elite apartment complex that should have the highest security was easily broken into. And the police who were expected to arrive quickly was, in fact, too late to rescue the hostages.The effect of the incident was so great that many people started gathering around the apartment complex to see how the situation was progressing. The public saw how the police were under pressure, especially when the girlfriend of the only son of a business magnate was also used as a hostage this time.With the help of Alister and Melisa who immediately mobilized their forces, within an hour after Ariana was kidnapped, the elites of their country had gathered to track down the robbers. Alister's help had made the work of the capital's police force easier. With good cooperation, they soon got a lead on where the robbers were taking the hostage.At first, Em
While everyone was busy searching for the whereabouts of the hostages taken by the robbers, Ariana, who had been taken by her Uncle finally woke up due to the abnormal shaking she had been feeling. As soon as she opened her eyes, Ariana was shocked to find that she had been in a fast-moving car all this time. Her limp body was crushed in the middle of two men with large bodies. Her hands were tightly bound, while her mouth was gagged with a cloth covered with plaster so she couldn't speak or scream.On the driver's seat, Daedalus, who had noticed Ariana's movement, turned to look at the girl. His face which had been shrouded in anger had now returned to a gentle look. The man smiled slightly, as he spoke in a soft tone to Ariana."Ariana, you can sleep longer, you know. We're going to a place so far away after this. Uncle has thought of it properly. In order for no one else to find and snatch you from Uncle, we should probably go to a place where no one else will recognize us."Ariana
Bang!Ariana closed her eyes and prepared herself to face death. But after all this time, the pain and death she expected didn't happen either. Instead, Ariana could feel that the masked man's grip on her was weakening as time passed. Ariana opened her eyes, then saw the gruesome wound on the side of the man's head."Police, don't move!"Not far from their position, Not far from their position, Ariana saw that Emilio had just shot someone in order to save her. Behind the teenager, a group of police suddenly appeared out of nowhere. Some of the policemen moved quickly to fight the armed robbers, while others immediately secured the hostages. The badly injured Ariana was caught in the middle of the chaos. She could hear someone walking over and calling her name. Ariana smiled a little. There was no mistaking it, this person who was approaching her was the same person who shot dead the masked man who tried to kill her.Although Ariana's eyes were already heavy when Emilio was able to app