Asper Reign Dahlia’s Pov“Mira!” I jumped at her and hugged her tight when she arrived at my house. “I have been waiting for you. Why are you so late?”“I… I just talked to someone before I left the store,” she said.I let go of her and my eyes widened after I looked at her face. “Mira? What happened to you?”She looked at me with her confused and swollen eyes. “H-huh?”I held her cheeks and stared at her eyes. “You cried, right? Why? What could be the reason for your tears? Who the hell made you cry?”She didn’t answer but after a while, she shook my hand away and hugged me.I frowned but I let her hug me. “As far as I know, I am the one who always likes to hug so I am getting goosebumps on what you are doing right now,” I said. ”Can’t you tell me what happened? Maybe I can help you or even lessen the pain that you’re feeling.”She still didn’t say anything so I just sighed and caressed her back. I let her cry and sob on my shoulder because I think it is the most important thing that
Asper Reign Dahlia’s PovIt was early in the morning and since I wanted to know about the Miracle situation, I immediately went home to check on them.Rajiv also didn’t go back to their house so I thought that he slept in my house.But I didn’t expect what I just saw when I entered my room.They were sleeping together in my bed. Miracle was comfortably hugging Rajiv as if he was some kind of stuffed toy and I think it is enough confirmation that they do have a close relationship with each other.Is Rajiv the ex-boyfriend that Miracle once mentioned who cheated on her?“A-asper?” Miracle slowly opened her eyes and smiled. “Good morning.”I didn’t respond and stayed standing in the doorway. I didn’t even smile at him and kept giving her a poker face.“W-why are you looking at me like that?” she asked. “D-did I do something wrong?”I shrugged my shoulders. “As far as I know, it is not wrong to sleep beside a man, especially if you two have a relationship.”She frowned. “W-what do you mea
Asper Reign Dahlia’s PovJyn’s mood was not good after they went back to the dining room while Rajiv who was following him behind had blood on his lips.I immediately stood up. “What happened?”Jyn didn’t say anything. He just took his plate and went upstairs. Without even looking at any of us.So, I turned my head to Rajiv, hoping that he would say something.He sighed when he noticed that I was staring at him. “I am sorry, Asper,” he said. “It is not really my story to tell. So, I am hoping you would understand why I can’t say anything about it.”“Is it that serious?”He nodded. “It is not just about me anymore. It also involved Miracle and Jyn so I am not sure what I can say to you.”I was kind of hurt because I didn’t know anything. I was clueless about what was happening to them and even if I wanted to help them, I didn’t know what to say.But I also understand that they are not ready to open that topic to someone that they only met recently. This issue was so serious and it chan
Asper Reign Dahlia’s Pov“Are you serious about that?” I turned my eyes to Rajiv after hearing his plan on how to pursue Miracle again. “You are really doing that?”He immediately nodded. “You don’t know how hard-headed that woman is. That is why I am sure that she will not be smitten by sweet things. I need to use force against her.”He wants to take Miracle on a vacation and since he knows her very well, he plans on kidnapping her and forcefully bringing her to their destination so they can have time together. Just the two of them.“And do you think it will work on her?”He nodded again.I sighed. “Miracle knows a lot of self-defense tactics so do you really think you can kidnap her without hurting yourself?”His eyes widened. “W-what?”“Oh…” I raised my eyebrows on him. “You didn’t know that?”He shook his head. “She was just a normal girl when I was with her back then,” he said. “She doesn't know how to fight so it is one of the reasons why I didn’t choose her before. I was thinki
Asper Reign Dahlia’s Pov “As I said, you are the one who is at a disadvantage in this contract,” Miracle said after reading the contract that Jyn gave to us regarding the partnership that they are offering to SweetHeart. “If Asper runs away again and disappears, you will never chase her for the damage that she might have done to your company.” We decided to discuss this thing here at Jyn’s house since everyone needs to be here to act as a witness for the contract signing. Miracle and I already talked about it before we came to this situation. She said that there is no problem for SweetHeart, my shop, to get involved with JFCC, Jyn’s company since we are not using my real name. No one will suspect that I have a connection with Jyn personally. So, I immediately told Jyn our decision to accept his offer and he immediately provided a draft for our contracts. “I know the risk, Miracle,” Jyn said. “That is why I made this proposal.” He handed us a new folder. “These documents will ensu
Rajiv Fleisho’s Pov“Jyn!” I called him out as soon as I entered the warehouse that we were renting to store the things that we couldn’t put in the mansion. “They are already here.”I think they were talking about Asper when I got inside because she is the only reason why he can smile like that.But it immediately faded away after what I just said and the dangerous man that I have known since then came back. The man who never showed any emotion in front of the enemy.“Send them in.”I nodded and signaled our men behind me.They immediately moved and carried the body of the man that we captured a while ago. He is still alive but doesn’t have much strength to fight back because of the torture that he experienced earlier.They put him in front of Jyn.“He is the one,” I said.“Boss…” the man said. He was kneeling in front of Jyn, scared for his life. “P-please forgive me. I… I didn’t mean to help the prince. He threatened me… He threatened my family…”“Didn’t you even think that betrayin
Asper Reign Dahlia’s PovI have been locking myself up inside my house for a couple of days now.Well, I don’t have anything to do outside since Jyn and his friends have been out of town for a while, doing something in Exor City, the capital of Hexoria Kingdom.They said that it was an emergency and personal so I don’t know the details of it. They just permitted me to go to their house if I wanted to but what am I going to do there if they are not there?Jyn and I were texting each other but we only said good morning or goodnight. Other than that, there is nothing more.I was too shy to ask him anything because I was afraid that he might think that I talk too much about personal things yet we are only friends.Miracle also said that Rajiv doesn’t mention anything to her even though they often call each other. He was just messing with her and teased her throughout their conversation so she didn't really have a chance to ask anything.Damn it!I don’t know why I am feeling like this but
Asper Reign Dahlia’s Pov“What the hell are we doing here?” Miracle frowned her forehead when she saw where our taxi pulled over. “Asper?” She turned to me.“You can ask later, Asper,” I said. I gave our fare to the taxi driver and pulled her out of the car. “Let’s go!”I took a deep breath and smiled while looking at the huge signage in front of me.The Hidden PassageA high-end bar that was famous here in Yain city.“I haven’t been in this kind of establishment,” I said. “You know, I had to avoid this kind of place ever since I reached the legal age because I was already known in public back then. So, my siblings couldn’t get a chance to bring me here.”My siblings had a normal teenage life. And when they reached their legal age, they went to the bar and most of the time, they told me about their experience there.And I can see in their eyes that they enjoy those experiences, so I sometimes feel envy because they are free to go to that kind of place.While I was not even allowed to
Caspian Jyn’s Pov“Something is wrong,” Rajiv said after his phone call and turned to me. “They are all acting weird.”I frowned. “Who?”“Lucky and the rest of Asper’s bodyguards,” he answered. “I don’t know what but Asper has been acting weird ever since she met Reina at Yain City.”I leaned my back in my chair’s backrest and looked at him. “What makes you think that they are acting weird?”“Asper changed, Jyn,” he said. “For the whole year that we haven’t seen her, she changed a lot. She is no longer the type to just stay on the side, keep quiet, and do nothing.”“You think they will cover for her if she is doing something without our knowledge?”He shrugged his shoulders. “I don’t know how Asper thinks now and the caporegime that we assigned to her are all afraid and loyal to you,” he said. “But I still can’t shake the feeling that Asper is doing something.”I know what he is trying to say because I also felt that way.“Pull out the last batch of security details that we sent there
Asper Reign Dahlia’s PovDad told me not to worry too much after I mentioned to him what Hector said to me. He assured me that he and Aasiyah are ready for everything that the palace will possibly do.He already learned his lesson through what happened to me. He has no plans on making any decision for Aasiyah and he will support anything she decides once the palace proposes a marriage for her and Cloven.Well, I know my sister. Even though she is the youngest in the family and my parents kind of sheltered her, she will never let anyone around control her.Just like me, she will fight if she doesn’t want the situation. No one will persuade her to do something she doesn’t like.But to ensure that we have another person backing us up for my sister's sake, I also informed Miracle about this. I can count on her to assure me that Aasiyah will not experience the harassment that I got from the palace before.And it made me feel relieved after talking it all to them. It is reassuring that even
Asper Reign Dahlia’s Pov“I already transferred the foundation to my sister,” I repeated. “My lawyer finished taking care of the paperwork last year and it was finalized last week. The foundation is now formally owned by Aasiyah.”Shock was still all over his face after I explained that.Aasiyah will hold a press conference about this to publicly announce the transfer. It was scheduled for next week but since there are still threats to her safety because of me, they might reschedule it once Dad formed new security details for her.I frowned when I saw the concern on Hector’s face as if I made a huge mistake.“Aasiyah took over the foundation when I left our home two years ago,” I continued. “And because of what I have to do, I decided to completely let it go. And Aasiyah decided to shoulder everything since she fell in love working there.”“You…” He cupped his forehead and sat on the floor. I don’t know what his problem is but he is acting as if it was big news for him.And it is not
Asper Reign Dahlia’s Pov“You are really out of your mind, Asper,” Hector shook his head after I told him what I did to Jyn’s men who were assigned as my bodyguards. “You used yourself just to hold them in the neck.”“I only have myself, okay?” I said. “I can only take advantage of Jyn’s feelings for me to make them what I want.”He shook his head again and continued bathing the horse. “You like taking advantage of everything around you to make sure that every situation will side with you.”We are in the horse stable right now. He is working while I am sitting in the corner.“Don’t talk to me about taking advantage of things, Hector. You have done worse than what I am doing right now.” I rolled my eyes. He talked like he never abused his position as the crown prince to get what he wanted before.He looked at me and pointed to himself. “I am trying to change myself for the better, right?” He pointed at me. “But you? It seems like you are changing your path.”“Well, I am entering the wo
Asper Reign Dahlia’s PovI received a warm welcome from the original workers of the farm. I have known most of them since they started working here when Granny was still alive. Some of them were hired by me when I started handling things around here and there were new ones that Dad hired to help Judith with the work in the mansion.And of course, Hector, who immediately got along with the people here. They know that he is the former crown prince but it seems like it doesn’t matter to them. They might be treating him as a normal person but they are all nice to him.Which is good since we never know how long he will be working here.Since I let him choose what work he wanted to do here, he chose to take care of the horses we have here. Maybe because he is already familiar with that since they have been taking care of horses in the palace. And he often joins horseback tournaments so he knows how to handle one.After taking care of things around the changes that will happen around the far
Asper Reign Dahlia’s Pov“Sorry, Dad.” That is all I can say to my father who I was talking to through Lucky’s phone right now. I am standing in an abandoned port while staring at our helicopter that was burning down through the sky. “I am still not sure about how much money I have right now but I will try to buy a new one for you.”I heard Dad sigh. “Don’t worry about that. I already had plans to buy a new one for myself and give that to your brother.”“Oh.” I scratched my head. “Now, I feel even more bad. Helicopters are the easiest mode of transportation that he can use to go to Yain City without neglecting his job here at Ilore City.”“But you are okay, right?” Dad asked. “It is good that you noticed the problem in the helicopter sooner than later.”“Maybe I was getting sharper when it comes to danger.” Ever since I learned about the Rioghail, Dad made sure to train me every day. Not just some self-defense techniques, but also about the things that I should be looking around me th
Asper Reign Dahlia’s PovEverything that I need to move to the farm is all set. Dad already sent there the people that will help me to start the new chapter of my life.Though, I will still visit here from time to time. That is why I don’t understand why my siblings and mother are crying right now.“Seriously, guys?” I shook my head while looking at them. Especially Kezia who has been hugging me tight. “I am just three hours’ drive away. You can visit me any time you want. And I will also try to visit as much as I can. This is not something like when I was hiding in Yain City. You can call me whenever you want.”“It is still different whenever you are here,” Kezia exclaimed. “Why do you have to live there? You have been taking care of Granny’s property remotely since you all got it, right?”“I know.” I sighed. “But now that I don’t have the SweetHeart and the foundation, the farm is currently my primary source of income. I had to study everything about it from scratch. So, please? Sto
Asper Reign Dahlia’s Pov“Give him time, Asper,” Miracle added and lay down in my bed. “He is not used to what is happening to him right now.”“I understand what is happening to him and I am trying my best not to become his burden while he is fixing everything around him,” I explained. “Isn’t that the reason why I am leaving? I chose the farm because I know that I can do everything to protect myself there without holding back. So that when he is finally ready to come back to me, he will not worry about my safety anymore.”“Does it mean, that when he finished solving all his problems and he is ready to come back to you, you will not hesitate to accept him again?”“Yup,” I immediately answered, which made her get up. I looked at her and smiled. “Moving on from him is not really part of my life. I just want to give him space while he is working on his personal issue. And I am working on my life so I can live it the way I want without fearing for my safety.”We will not be able to do anyt
Asper Reign Dahlia’s PovPeople in the house were shocked by my decision to hire Hector and as I expected, Jasper and Kezia voiced their disagreement with my decision. Though Dad didn’t say anything, I can see in his eyes that he is also on their side this time.Mom, Easter, and Aasiyah also do not agree with it but they choose to respect what I want to do, just like what they kept doing for the past months. I guess they trust me that much now.“He is changing!” I insisted on them because they kept telling me that I shouldn’t trust Hector since we all know who he really is. “Why don’t you give him a chance?”“Do you really believe that he is capable of changing?” Jasper asked. “What if he is only pretending to get your sympathy? And when you are finally comfortable with him, he will use that opportunity to take back everything he gave up and force you again to marry him.”I narrowed my eyes on him. “Are you hearing yourself now, brother? We all know that Hector is incapable of pretens