ALORA POV
Luke brought her to the top floor. It's the Royal Suite of the Candlewood Hotel. It occupies the whole 52nd floor of the hotel. Considered the largest suite in the country with approximately 19,346 square feet, boasting a 360-degree terrace, an 18-seat dining table, 6 bedrooms and bathrooms and an indoor pool. The suite also comes with extravagant extras like a five-headed shower, ultra-luxe Swedish DUX beds, on rotating platforms, of course, dressed in rare eiderdown comforters and Egyptian cotton linen, and Hermès amenities.
He put her on the bed of the master's bedroom and sit on the side. She looked directly into his eyes but still no words from her. Her breathing was ragged. Her hand still on her chest. He held her hand and caressed her cheek with the other.
"Baby, calm down. Would you like me to call a doctor?" He asked with a worried face.
She shook her head and stared at him. She slightly parted her lips to say something, but no word
She was the daughter of a high ranking general. They were also considered one of the top 10 most powerful family in the country. However, she was not born with a silver spoon in her mouth. Her father started as a mere police officer. When she was young, her mother works as a secretary to Daniel Smith, owner and CEO of the Hoseki Empire. Mr. Smith allowed her mother to bring her and her brother at work because no one will look after them. From one of those days, she saw a little girl came with Mr. Smith and his wife. She was like an angel. She was pretty and cheerful. Everyone was happy to be around her. She was wearing an ocean blue knee length dress with a big ribbon at the back. She looks like a princess. Every time she arrives, mother looks so happy. She will always tell me that I should be like her. Prim and proper. Smart and classy. My admiration to her became anger. I envied her. I always asked father, why am I not born rich? Why would he choose to be a
LUKE POV I wanted to tell Alora the truth. But every time I see her having a panic attack, I feel scared. I need to consult a doctor for her. Like Sophie said, this might be our second chance. I really hope that when the time comes, she will understand what I did. I was dragged by my father and soon to be father-in-law to meet some people from the business world. I was talking to Andrew Cross, a young tycoon that owns a shipping company. We were chatting about his company, but I will always glanced at Alora. She was with my mom, her mother and sister. I'm glad she was slowly coming out of her shell. But I didn't expect what happened at the suite earlier. I was just worried, and I know she wouldn't want anyone to see her like that. I decided to take her to our suite so she can rest for a while. What happened wasn't my plan, but she was really breathtaking. When she put her fingers into my mouth and my hand on her breast, I couldn't control myself anymore.
The bathroom inside the master's bedroom is the largest one with a whopping 953 square feet complete with a diamond shaped soaking tub, marble and gold finishing’s, a plethora of luxurious cushions and has Hermes toiletries and perfumes in a lavish vanity. I looked myself in the mirror. Why am I feeling like this? I was the one who teased Luke earlier and now I was also the first one who invited him to join me in the shower. How do I really feel about him? Is it just lust or is this love? I am unable to differentiate the two for now. What I know is I don't want to be apart from Luke. I was the one who asked my parents to live with him. They didn't like the idea at first. My brothers were so against it. That's when I told them what happened. My father was fuming mad and wanted to call off the engagement, but I told them the truth. I told them I was the one who provoked him, and I wanted it. I saw my mom cried again but my sister had a different reaction. She w
Chapter 17 – Home"What are you thinking Princess?" I didn't hear Luke coming into the bathroom. He's standing at my back and slid his arms into my waist then kissed my shoulders. I was still standing in front of the mirror so I can see his every movement. The mirror added heat to my already burning body. "Luke, please don't apologize for what we did. I know I provoked you, so I feel like I forced you to do it with me." Just remembering him saying sorry to my parents pained my heart. "Baby, you didn't force me. I wanted it. You can't imagine how I wanted it badly, you just took the initiative. Giving yourself to me was a gift and being your first is the greatest pleasure of my life. Thank you for making me so happy." My worries fade away when he said that and turned around so I can face him. I hooked my arms into his neck and smiled at him. I realized he's already naked and felt his erection. I smiled teasingly and bit my lower lip. "Would you like to do i
My sister introduced me to one of the most popular interior designers in the US to help me with the estate's decoration. I chose a French country interior design since I like warm earthy colors. The decoration will be done in 3 days, so I need to prepare my things and move into the estate once it's done. Since there were already servants in the house, we decided to keep them after a thorough background check. I told Luke it's not necessary since Primrose won't hire them easily if they were not good people. But he insisted and wanted to make sure that all the information provided by them are true and correct. I really can't understand why Luke is somehow very obsessed with our security and my protection. He always says, it's for me. We agreed to bring our own people as well, his bodyguards and mine, 3 chefs, 10 maids, Luke's butler, Ken, and of course, I'll bring Krista with me. Krista and a few maids were helping me to pack my things when George, our
Luke frowned. I looked around and everyone was staring at me. "Alora what's wrong?" Emily touched me on the shoulder and asked. I didn't notice she's already beside me. I looked at Luke and stared into his eyes. I see pain and sadness. My heart aches seeing him like that. Then he suddenly smiled and opened his arms. I wanted to apologize so I hurriedly walked towards into his arms. "I'm sorry. I don't know what's got into me. I got scared. I'm sorry." I whispered. "Sshh. Don't apologize. I know because I'm scared too. This is new to both of us. It's normal to feel that way. We're still young but I know we can do this baby. I'll be here for you. I promise.”Luke’s words always calm me. I found peace every time I'm with him. There are a lot of things I can't understand about my feelings, but I need to trust him. "So do you want to come home with me?" He asked. "Definitely!" I smiled at him and then we went out holding each other's han
My feet are numb. I feel so tired, and I'm bruised all over. I've been running for more than an hour, but it seems that this forest has no end. Where am I? It's dark and dense. I wanted to rest but a voice inside me echoed in my ears to keep on running. But why? Why do I have to run?I stumbled into a huge branch and fell. I tried to stand up, but my ankle seems broken. I wanted to cry but my instinct says I have to be quiet. The voice in my head also said to not look back and to keep my mouth shut. I found a small branch and used it as a cane. I can't run but I must try to walk faster. I stood up and tried to step forward. Damn! It hurts. My whole body hurts so bad. I felt something flowing from my left eyebrow, I touched it and saw blood. I cut myself when I fell so my left eye is now getting blurry."Snap." I looked around. My heart is pounding non-stop. I'm scared. It sounded like a branch of a tree was cracked. Someone is following me. But who? I gained my strengt
I think there's something more about my dream. I opened my laptop and searched something on the internet. Something about the accident of Alora Smith. Zero. It should be on the news since our family is popular. Why can't I find anything? I tried another keyword to search but still nothing. I took my phone and texted Peggy. His family owns the largest detective agency in the country. They are well known to solve every client's request. I asked her to meet me at Preston Cafe near Northbay. I wanted to ask her for help. Luke has a business meeting with Andrew Cross and will be back later tonight. I sent a message that I'll be hanging out with Peggy. He texted back to tell me to bring bodyguards, so I brought 2 of them. "Alora, what's the rush? You said it's urgent, so I asked Emily and Nina to come as well." The three of them are truly my friends. They looked worried. I asked the waitress for a private room and guided as to the third floor. The c
THIRD POV"Are you sure about that?" Luke asked.She curved her lips and frowned, trying to remember the man she had seen that day. It was a vivid image because she was knocked out, but there was something on the man's face that she clearly remembered.She nodded to confirm her statement. "He's Peggy's father. Do you remember when we met the man to ask about Peggy's whereabouts? I felt something weird toward him. I noticed there was a deep scar on his left eyelid. The man in the woods had the same scar like Benjamin's. And he also asked something weird that day.""What did he ask you?" Sophie asked."He asked me if I remember him. I was confused and told him it was my first time meeting him. I ignored what happened because I thought he just mistook me for someone, but thinking back, maybe he meant the day he injected me with the serum." Luke walked to the other side of the table and sat on the swivel chair. And was in deep thought.Benjamin Miller, CEO of Miller International Securit
After the party, I put the twins to sleep and kissed them good night. Luke, Percy and Sophie waited for me in the study."That serum, do you remember what happened after they inject it into you?" Luke asked.I tried to remember, but nothing came to my mind so I shook my head."I think I passed out after that then—" I paused then frowned.Luke held my hand. "Don't push yourself, baby. Just try to remember what you can."I nodded. "When you help me escape, I think I met a man who injected me with that serum. After that, I just remembered running and that's when I was caught by our kidnappers.""And you killed them?" Sophie followed.I nodded again. "I just remember feeling scared at one point, then that fear suddenly changed into a rage when they told me about killing the three of you.""When you wake up, did you remember anything? Anything at all?" Luke asked again.I disagreed by shaking my head.Percy was on his iPad, searching for something. Then he exclaimed. "Found it!"We settle o
Half a year passed but we never heard anything about Peggy. My husband supported Jayden in his search for her, but the clues we got would eventually vanish along with the traces of Peggy.When almost everyone was busy dealing with the missing Flousian princess, I was busy with myself. I felt like the voices in my head were arguing. I knew already that I'm crazy, that my mind was messed up, and only the little one inside me was keeping my sanity.I didn't tell Luke about what I had found out about myself. I knew he would understand because my husband was a selfless man, especially if it concerned me. He loved me more than his life and that scared me the most. I knew he would still forgive me if I told him the truth."Why don't you tell your husband about yourself? It's a betrayal of trust if you lied to him." Camila said while I'm sitting in front of the mirror."I'm not lying. He didn't ask me about anything so how could I lie to him. I haven't denied anything to him." I insisted.Cam
I stood up when I felt Luke was sleeping quietly. I went to the bathroom and looked at myself in the mirror.“So it was you all along. Are your memories starting to come back? Or are you still wandering in the dark?” It was Camilla who was staring directly at me.“Some of it. Maybe most of them.” I smirked.“I love seeing your face like that. So what are your plans now? Can you really control yourself? Did you remember what really happened in Creepy Willow Forest?” Camila asked.I nodded, giving her a mischievous grin.“It was me. Not you. I killed those people.” I answered.Camila let out an evil laugh. Hearing her laughter was musi
"Elizabeth?" I mumbled with trembling lips. She crouched down and stared into my eyes. Her eyes were like mine, silver yet it was sparkling like crystals. I was shocked when she suddenly grabbed my face with her hand. I'm not sure if it hurts "I hate those eyes of yours. They were like from some dead girl. You were so lucky to have everything yet you are not happy. Your parents, your siblings, friends, your boyfriend and now you are having a baby." She said in a cold tone while looking down my belly. I suddenly feared her. Somehow, she was different. She wasn't the Elizabeth I knew. She was colder than Camila, her aura was darker and eerie. "Elizabeth, you're scaring me. What happened to you?" I asked, trying not t
It was exhausting. Just thinking of everything that happened makes my head throb.I really wish I figured it out sooner. If only I knew that she was asking for help then maybe all of this would not be happening to us."So is your heart getting soft now?I was sitting in front of the mirror brushing my hair when Camila spoke.I took a deep breath and looked at the girl in the mirror with her red eyes coldly staring at me.I didn't answer. I know what her point was. I've been dealing with DID because of what happened to me when I was a kid and was mad at the people who made me like this. But now that I found out my Aunt's reasons, I suddenly had a change of heart."Then are you suggesting to keep my heart tainted with bloo
After our meeting, we went home quietly. Luke hadn't said anything and was just sitting in silence. He hasn't asked me about the meaning of my last interaction with Camila.I was thinking about her the whole time. I didn't realize that she's been sending me a message ever since.When we arrived at Queen's, we went straight to Luke's office where everyone was waiting. Inside, we were surprised to see our parents.Mom rushed into me and embraced me tight, followed by the girls. Father patted me on the head then walked towards Luke. I saw his parents smiling, indicating they are very proud of him."You did great honey." Mom whispered.We sat on the couch to talk about what happened earlier. Luke seated on his swivel chair, cross
The first time I met Camila was in the forest. I was terrified at that time and fear was always with me whenever we talked about her ever since. The second time was at the party. I still felt the same towards her, terrified with her coldness and evilness. However, now that we are meeting for the third time, I couldn't feel any fear towards her. I realized she was using it against me. If I lived in fear she would just keep on threatening us. She always tells me that she likes my eyes. I noticed that every time she felt excited and thrilled was the time that I was showing my weakness and fear towards her. I wouldn't allow that anymore. Especially with the baby in my belly. I was staring at her directly to her eyes from the moment she entered the room. I wanted to rush into her and strangle her like what I did to the young Santelmo. But I felt Luke's grip tighte
I was just listening to him and was surprised about the history of their family with the Wilson's. One of the guards walked towards Luke and gave some files before Paulo was able to continue. "Alfonso Santelmo, your great great grandfather. The most influential man back in the 1970's. He was friends with Matthew Wilson, my father's grandfather. Alfonso was imprisoned because of the rape and murder of Agatha Wilson, Matthew Wilson's sister. Alfonso died in 1980. He was beaten and stabbed to death." It was Luke who continued. Paulo didn't say a word but I could see that he was surprised. He didn't expect that Luke knew something about it. The case file of Alfonso Santelmo was erased from the police's database and no one knows how. I'm not really sure how Luke found out about it.