The sun was so bright high up in the sky, clouds were vague yet not enough to cause any signs of bad weather or whatsoever. The garden’s greenery was bright and beaming with its natural pigmented color, and the flowers were blooming at the direction of the sun’s warm rays of light. Flocks and pairs of colorful birds sat on branches and any lengthy medium which they can dangle on and sung their melodious music of nature despite the neighborhood being fully furnished for human society. Maids and servants wandered around, some with watering pots and the other, with supplies. The gardeners of the villa were there to tend to the plants and ensure their youthful care. Flowers of various types such as marigolds, roses, lilies and even daffodils are all around, if it were only to be considered, the place could have been a great hang-out place or a park for couples and family to wander around and to gaze around the beautiful
The talk didn’t last long, and they were once again engulfed in complete silence. Crystal no longer had the will to argue with the man anymore, since anything she says will only be disagreed upon on by the man. The traffic wasn’t too bad, but they wasted a good one hour waiting for the traffic to lighten and move to where they are ought to go. It was around 10:30 that time, an hour and a half from lunchtime. She doesn’t know where they will go or what they will have, but she chose to stay quiet than to ask such queries that could lead to more unnecessary conversations. It wasn’t long until Antony finally spoke up as another traffic caused his driving to be ceased from potential movement. He cleared his throat lightly before gazing over at the woman after realizing that the traffic would probably be long
“You’re insane…” Crystal spoke out, barely audible but clear enough for the man to hear. The man snickered, proud of his work, not until the sound of his phone ringing distracted both of them into silence. He held his phone, answered, and held it close to his ear. “Hello? Ah, yes, Mr. Fred—what is that? I understand, I’ll be there as soon as possible.” He spoke, hanging up and gazing over at the woman sorrowfully. “I apologize, something came up at work, I need to leave.” He said, signaling at a distance until a couple of men in black came, all are wearing suits of black with matching black tinted sunglasses.
It didn’t take long before the relaxing evening of the girls were cut short by the emergency agendas which they are required to attend to, specifically, both Lylia and Mylene. Crystal didn’t mind, after all, she is generally just that busy. She no longer felt the need, nor the will to stay there any longer, she headed home right after Lylia and Mylene left. This was something bothersome to Crystal, the boredom. Cristopher is still not answering her calls, nor does she receive any calls from the man, even if it has something to do with the mission. The mission. Yes, this is all just a mission, but she nearly forgot about that fact if it weren’t for the thought of Cristopher. Well, would they be this tensed if she had not taken that mission? If she had not told Cristopher about her feelings towards Antony? Will Cristopher be serious in… Trying to be hers? For them to be an item? Two pairs? She just couldn’t picture herself in that scenario. It’s not that she d
Their visit from the doctor was cut short as Antony had emergency meetings which was conveniently given to him at this moment. Crystal didn’t mind, she actually thought it was better to not meet eyes with the man for far too long than she should be in her state. The doctor prescribed her some oral meds that could possibly solve her stomach ache problems. They didn’t see anything wrong with her, probably, she must’ve eaten something bad or anything along those lines. In the end, Crystal offered to go home and rest—which Antony had his bodyguards take her home in sophisticated care. Crystal could’ve laughed all day long if it weren’t for her aching stomach, the man looked greatly troubled wh
Silence once again engulfed the two figures into a suffocating silence. She could clearly see the disappointment that flooded his eyes, though, he refused to show it as he adverted his gaze. The joy and enthusiasm from earlier now ceased to exist in all aspects completely. “Antony… I didn’t mean to upset you, everything is just… too sudden…” she continued to explain, still trying to convince him somehow that his dark speculations are nothing but a speculation of uncertain truths. Although, she has other secrets left hidden beneath the masks of truth, they are things that he shouldn’t know at all.
The next morning, Crystal felt a lot better. Crystal was not sure if its because of the suppressing medication for stomach aches which the Valencia family doctor prescribed her, or is it that she no longer thinks about the crucial pain of her never-ending guilt which never dares to leave her lingering mind. She did the usual routine; a shower, dress up, check the old phone for any messages from Cristopher, none, nothing. The man no longer bothered to talk to her after that night, and several nights has passed. She wondered, what is the Boss doing right now? Isn’t he supposed to get feedback from Cristopher every now and then of her situation? She doesn’t understand, no news, no anything is giving her an idea of what she’s supposed to do next. Or even, what is her current objective? What are the specific commands that
The sun was beaming brightly though the glass windows that only some could bother to look at, seeping through the glass pane and shining like a beaming spotlight over the cement pavement in the empty halls. There stood Cristopher, he didn’t look too happy, he has been hearing complaints from his people like Edgar and the rest of those he tasked to take care of her. They were, in fact, taking god care of her, the only concern is the fact that the woman herself refuses to cooperate. As much as Cristopher would like to focus on his work, assigned tasks and… his personal agendas, he is forced to come here on a weekly basis just to talk some sense into this woman who refuses
“You WHAT?!” Crystal’s voice went high, it almost made everyone clasp their hands over their ears to silence out what painful sound was ringing in their heads now. It’s metaphorical in a way. Just so happened that Antony suddenly drove both Crystal and himself to the household this morning. The reason? She doesn’t know. She doesn’t know just what has got into Antony’s head for him to decide to stay in the household for what, two days? It’s normal for the spouse to stay at the family of the bride for a few days before the marriage, but this isn’t some normal family tradition or whatever.
Today, we end our journey as the book comes to it's very end. I firstly want to thank the readers who stood by and supported this book during the days of it's making. Thank you for reaching this far, for reading this note at the very end. Sometimes, people tend to believe and seek revenge to satisfy one's anger. But to be honest, revenge will only make them more miserable. To live happily and to let go is the true revenge that one could have. Once again, thank you for supporting me and this book in it's journey to completion, it is utmost appreciated.
The blood in Roses, an organization built and funded by Harry just so he could enact his long plot of revenge. An organization that took several lives, both within and outside the organization, an organization that strives to reach medical and technological advancements, not for the good of the country, but to be used and facilitated for his sole desire to seek revenge against his brother. Now, once Harry Burton, rather, Harry Valencia is his real name, whose remains and ashes are scattered along the dirt, not an urn to keep his remains. He is no more, no longer a threat to the Valencia Household, no longer a threat to anyone else within, and those who could’ve been taken as a weapon of disposal by Harry in the very beginning. As the organization is flourishing, it will be quite a waste to let
The next night commenced, the night that they yearned been waiting for so long. The whole morning, they planned, the scouted the map of the area as given by Cristopher, and Cristopher had not been in contact with Harry ever since. He didn’t bother answering the messages and calls being sent to him by his peers, he didn’t care about anyone else at the moment but to seek revenge. To help Antony get the revenge he thirsts for. Revenge he wants, it is revenge he gets. Night came, the owls hooted at the night. It was peaceful, most of the people in the neighborhood are preparing for their nightly routine. Some would be out having fun,
The same night, the burial ended as Crystal’s coffin was placed neatly onto the mausoleum of the Valencia Household. Antony was immediately given care for his injuries as Carmilla personally took the liberty to calm Cristopher down. It was an hour later when Cristopher was taken to one of the guestrooms of the Valencia Villa to give him to calm down, by Antony’s instruction, no one dared to hurt him. Carmilla never left his side, she felt pity and sorrow for the man. She didn’t envy Crystal; she was even thankful that the woman gave him the love and support of a friend that she failed to give throughout the years. She could only hope for the repose of the soul of the woman, she could only hope that the woman will finally find peace. As for what is happen
The sun was rising up the vast, and everyone was doing their daily routines. Some are going off to work, some are taking the leisure to jog around the park, while some are having a nice morning drink from their favorite cafes and shops. Not a single soul is aware of what has been happening, not a single soul was bothered. Those who witnessed what has happened in the banquet, each and every one of them were requested to remain silent as the news suppressed. Despite the grand confession that Crystal had made, there was no news around that was circulated, there was no article that mentioned the event. As many would dare not offend the Valencia Household, the matter was rendered into silence, not a word to be spread, not a fact to be revealed. Reason to this? The time of mourning has com
The sun was rising up the vast, and everyone was doing their daily routines. Some are going off to work, some are taking the leisure to jog around the park, while some are having a nice morning drink from their favorite cafes and shops. Not a single soul is aware of what has been happening, not a single soul was bothered. Those who witnessed what has happened in the banquet, each and every one of them were requested to remain silent as the news suppressed. Despite the grand confession that Crystal had made, there was no news around that was circulated, there was no article that mentioned the event. As many would dare not offend the Valencia Household, the matter was rendered into silence, not a word to be spread, not a fact to be revealed. Not a fact to be revealed it was
Christine and the rest have heard from Angelica everything that has happened, news quickly spread around the entire Dencio Household staff, but they paid no mind to that. They won’t be able to hide Crystal forever, not after what she had done. Many news circulated, but Mr. Dencio quickly paid a huge sum to suppress the news before it reaches the headlines. Although, what Crystal did was something that not everyone would agree with, they didn’t mind, as this is what Crystal wants to be, to be true to herself and to everyone around. To finally set herself free from the torment of lies, to be free from pretending in this game of cat and mouse. This is the time that she finally gets free,
Tears. Those were the only thing that blocks Crystal’s vision at the moment. Her tears that she long kept from falling was now cascading down her delicate cheeks, she no longer bothered to keep them falling, they were already pouring before she could even utter an act of protest. Antony sat there, holding the woman close to his arms. He was too shocked that even his brain that was able to process a hundred of topics at once was blank. He couldn’t process the information well. So, the woman whom he long fell in love with, was actually someone whom he never knew? Is that why he found her suspicious in the first p
Silence. That was the only thing that plagued this household since the three vile creatures were kicked out from the premises. Staffs and employees mumbled amongst themselves and with others on how they are supposed to react, as they are currently stuck in between choosing to go back to their agendas, or to stay rooted on where they are in shock. This has been the most uncomfortable situation which they can possibly get into in their whole history of working for the Dencio household. They are aware, as most of them had worked in the Dencio Household for years. It is by no doubt, that the young man in front of them is none other than Cristopher Dencio, the first son, and the real heir of the Dencio