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73THALIAThe ride in going to Scott's ancestral mansion was in total silence. I admit… I felt hurt seeing someone clinging onto him. And the worst was his ex-wife.Why did he decide to get back with her? Am I really a rebound?I tightly close my eyes in frustration. I don't want to think about it anymore.It feels like I made a wrong decision. I thought he would understand me and still choose to wait for me until the issue with Cassie will slowly fade.But… I think highly about myself. I was too confident that Damon was serious about us.“Are you still mad at me?”I abruptly opened my eyes when I heard Frederick's voice.I shook my head. “No.”“Do you want to skip the party?” He sounds convincing.I don't want to see anyone as of now. I don't want to smile and pretend I'm okay in front of my family, to my father.I bit my lip because in my mind… I blame him, which is not supposed to.“My father will kill me.” I only said and went back to close my eyes.I want to escape just for a f
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THALIAI anxiously walked back and forth in front of the emergency room, waiting for someone wearing a white coat to come out to tell me Fred’s condition.He was shot in his back, and he did not respond to us when he fell to the ground.This is my fault. I should not have let him get nearer me, knowing that someone is after my life.I devastatingly sat on an empty bench, hoping Fred’s life was not in danger.Just then, a hastily footstep coming in my direction echoed in the hallway.I immediately stood up when I saw Frederick’s parents. Their eyes glued to me as soon as they reached me.“How is he?” Aunt asked with trembling hands.“T-They are taking out the bullet in his back. I’m sorry–”“Your parents are coming.” I froze at my uncle's cold tone and raging eyes. “Wait for them.”Where is he going? Is he not going to wait for the doctor to come out? Is he not worried about his own son?He left without showing emotion or worry for his son. He was more furious than saddened at what h
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THALIA“What's wrong? Do you feel sick?”My fork fell on the plate as I was disturbed in my own deep thoughts when I heard Mom’s voice in front of me.I cleared my throat as I looked at her. “I'm fine, Mom.” We are in the cafeteria, where I took Mom to calm down. Her neck was so red and I knew she reached her limit in front of Dad.I don't want to see them fighting because of me. But, to be honest, I was more bothered by what Uncle Michael had said in the men’s room, with this crazy thought that he had a connection with the shooter.Who is he yelling at? Why is he so mad at him than the shooter who did this to Fred?It should not be a concern but as I keep thinking deeply about it, it was so strange. The fact that he’s Fred’s father was enough reason not to suspect him of something ridiculous.I continued eating my macaroon but I saw my Mom worryingly staring at me.“Really, I’m fine,” I repeated because she didn't seem convinced of my response to her earlier.She let out a deep sig
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DAMONAs soon as I heard what happened to Thalia and Fred, I sprinted to the hospital where they took them. The first familiar person I saw in the hallway was Thalia's father, Mr. Carter.When our eyes met, his raging eyes shot into mine and pulled me into the stairway.As he closed the door, his raging voice echoed in the staircase.“What the fuck are you doing here?!”But I shoved his anger and worriedly asked about his daughter. “Is she alright? She's not hurt, right?”“She's fine and thank you for your concern. Get out of here now–”“Are you not doing anything just to get the asses of those assholes hiding from the limelight?”I exploded in rage causing his jaw to clench in rage as well. He clenched his fist in my collar, giving me a death glare. “Don't question my way of protecting my daughter, Kane.” He said with gritted teeth.I scoffed. “I am not questioning how you keep your loved ones safe, rather I'm worried that your way of protecting them was not actually to protect the
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THALIA I walk back and forth in front of the main door at our home, waiting for my Dad to come home. I couldn't help but be curious about Frederick's condition… or maybe I'm more curious about what I saw before we completely left the hospital.The door suddenly opened, which startled me. Dad came in with a face that couldn't be painted by anyone.What’s with his mood?“Dad, how's Fred?”“He's fine.”He walked past me but I followed him until we reached the stairs.I still want to ask if he saw Damon or if Damon visits the hospital because of me… But I'm talking with Dad. How can I talk to him without mentioning Damon?“Uhmm–”“Go to bed.”I didn't notice we arrived in front of my room. He looked at me with his lazy eyes, and I knew he didn't have the energy to have a conversation right now.He must be tired. “O-Okay.”He opened the door of my room, and I forced myself to come in. He said goodnight before completely closing the door, leaving me inside in dismay.“I'm sure that's him
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THALIA Mom looked distressed as she avoided my eyes and entered their room and was followed by Dad. Before the door closed completely, I sprinted to their door and blocked my foot in the doorway, preventing the door from closing.Indeed, I'm fast.I opened the door with disappointment in my face for not answering me earlier.“What's with the atmosphere? It's so… gloomy. Did someone die?” I joked, but that only made my Mom glare at me.“Thalia, go to your room.” She hissed.I gulp at her stare, but I divert my attention to Dad. “I'm a family member too. Can't I hear the issue here?”Mom suddenly walked towards me, wearing a frown on her face.My tongue retracted, and I backed away from the door slightly. She never fails to scare me whenever she's not in a mood.“Go to your room now.” She said with gritted teeth and closed the door.“Fine. You don't need to shut the door in my face.” I mumbled in annoyance.I know it's their problem, but I'm an adult now, and I have the right to know w
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THALIA I confusedly gazed at Patrick, Dad’s secretary, thinking he knew what was happening. But the same with him. He was also confused and worried as he glanced at me.“What? W-Why? What did he do?” I stuttered, afraid that the situation was more serious than I thought.“We can only disclose this matter to Mr. Carter–”“I have the right to know–”“What's going on here?”Dad’s cold and firm voice echoed in the whole room. He's wearing a frown, as usual, when he comes out from his main office.I abruptly sprinted to him with worries in my chest.“Dad, what did you do?!” I whispered with gritted teeth. However, his eyes were focused on the men behind me.“Mr. Carter, can we talk to you?”He let out a deep sigh before he massaged his chin and nodded without even curious at why they were here.“Yes, come in.” My lips parted as I switched my gazes to the men and my Dad.Why is he letting them talk to him without even worrying about why the police are looking for him? Did he see this com
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DAMONWith a deep sigh, I anxiously ran my hands over my hair, devastated at the situation that I might not have any control over anymore.Where did it go wrong? How did it end up like this?The door suddenly opened. The person whom I already expected to see today but did not have the will to see or talk with, strode inside my office comfortably.“You did the right thing.” Cassie started, which only made me sigh in frustration.Ever since she came back from Russia and was done with her mental treatment, she changed drastically.I hate it… I hate the fact that she's the first woman I entrusted my heart with.This is not her anymore.“What are you doing here?”“To plan with you.” I scoffed at how confident she was.“What plan? Go plan by yourself. I have a meeting to attend to.”I stood up from my seat and walked to the door.I don't want her to add to my head pain. It's a waste of time to think about her, ranting and whining at how she was treated by the Laverde.“You're still a softi
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THALIAOne week.It's been one week since Damon went missing. I even helped in looking for him but to no avail. Not even the authorities could find Damon Kane. There's no body or anything that can lead to his whereabouts. It was as if he vanished into thin air.I was depressed and cried every night while I had this hope every day of finding him together with the authorities.My parents and Leander didn't complain about how I poured everything into this search and rescue. They can see through me how desperate I am just to find him and I was hoping he's alive and in a safe place.Uncle Michael, who caused all of this, was on the run and hiding somewhere. Where's his courage to kill off my father's happiness now? Maybe he was also the reason why Leander's secretary was abducted and injured. Leander poured his soul into finding her but was also abducted by Uncle Michael. As of now, I don't know why Leander's secretary was abducted.I refused to talk to Frederick. Not because I hate his
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THALIAI mustered my courage to point my gun at the person who was about to invade the car, but I stopped to see someone as my reflection, sticking his head through the window.“Leander!”“Thalia? What the hell are you doing here?!”I immediately jerked off from the car but was greeted by a woman leaning at the car. She was wearing corporate attire without a coat, and a red stain was visible on her dirty, white sleeve. “Who is she?”“My secretary. She's injured.” Leander opened the door, and I helped him place the girl in the back seat.Why is his secretary here? Did he come to get her?A rustling sound inside the forest, followed by repeated shouts from men, made us freeze.“They followed us.” My brother growled.He pushed me inside the backseat and entered the driver's seat. He was about to start the engine hastily, but I immediately stopped him.“Wait, Damon is still not here!”“We don't have much time.”He shoved off my hand, but I stopped him again.“No! We need to wait for Dam
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THALIAI immediately wrapped my arms around his neck, pulling him closer to me and kissing him harder than before. He lifted me and placed me on his lap, wrapping my legs around his waist. Our lips remained sealed. It was like we couldn’t get enough of each other, devouring one another. His hands were moving down, under my shirt, his fingers skimming over my skin, sending a rush of blood to every part of my body. His touch gave me the feeling of longing, and I relished every second he pushed his tongue and lips against mine. I lowered my hands and yanked his shirt up. He broke apart long enough to pull it over his head and toss it aside. His hands slid around my head, pulling me back to his mouth. I ran my hands down his abdomen. It was firm, with the perfect amounts of dips and ripples. His lips traveled down my neck and shoulders as he whispered sweet words in my ear. I gasped when he suddenly reclined the seat and softly moaned as I grabbed his face to meet my lips to communica
