~LEAH~Two weeks later ....I stare out through the window as the tears slide down. Losing mum hurts so much and I blame myself for her death. I really miss her and it's more hurtful that I didn't hear her last words. It's already been two weeks and I've not done anything to make those murders pay, it hurts me that they are still roaming around freely.A hand gently touches my shoulder and I turn swiftly just to face Amber. She opened her arms widely for me and I threw myself in her arms. "I can't bear it Amber, it's just so painful. I won't be able to forget my mum's death and it hurts that I'm not punishing those that killed her. It's two weeks now and I've done nothing to make them suffer," I mumbled."I will always be by your side and I will be there for you always.... Just know that. I promise you that everything is gonna be fine," she whispered and hugged me tighter."I don't care about myself, but one thing I know is that I will make sure they die the same way they killed
~ LEAH~I slowly open my eyes and my head hurts. The last thing I can remember was speaking with Amber. "You are awake." that was Amber's voice sounding besides me. I slowly twist my head to face her. I can't read the meaning into her mood. "How did I end up on this bed?" I asked, staring directly into her eyes. She kept quite not replying to my question."Amber?" I call, trying to get her attention because she seems lost."Ehm.... You suddenly fainted and I don't know why. I called the doctor who checked on you and she said that you fainted due to stress," she replied, stressing out some of her words. I don't know why I feel that she is not telling the truth."That's the truth Leah," she cuts in as she notices that I don't actually buy what she just said now."But I never said it's a lie," I cut in and gently rose from the bed though I'm still sitting on it."You only defend yourself this way whenever you are not actually telling the truth." I added and she gulped down
~LEAH~"I am not scared of you woman, you can do your worst!" I blurt out trying to hide all my fears. "You are so brave. Well let's see where your braveness will lead you to," she bashed as her eyes were fixed on me. "Goodbye to hell fella…" She added and stretched forward her palm towards me, but I didn't even flinch. I don't know why I suddenly became bold.She was about to take action, but a voice stopped her. That voice looks so familiar and the sound of it raises the bitterness in me. I did not even care to turn to look at him. "I will not allow you to hurt her mother. You know how much I suffered when I thought that she was dead and now that it turns out that she's alive, You are trying to kill her." Jake snapped. I slowly turn to face him.What does he mean by what he just said right now, is he trying to act smart with me. We stare at each other for some while. He rushed up to me and hugged me tight."I missed you Leah, I missed you so much...... Thanks for being
~ LEAH~"Mum, please stop this... Please…" Jake mumbled.If this woman is telling the truth that means Jake is a victim and he wasn't the one that killed mum. But what is just so hard for me to believe right now is that mum is not my mother but Jake's mother. How did things manage to twist this way?"You two better believe what I said just now because it is nothing but the truth. I hate Lydia for taking my man away from me. I want her to suffer and that suffering will come through her son. I ruined her life so much as her son's life and I am glad I did such. I have never loved you as a son Jake and I will never do such, I have nothing but hatred towards you just like I hate your useless mother," she sarcastically blurted out."You animal..... How could you? You ruined so many lives just to fulfill your selfish goal!" I snapped.. She is not joking, she meant everything she said. Just because of a man he ruined her fellow woman's life. All this is just like a movie to me, I can't be
~LEAH~I held Jake in my arms as I wept bitterly. I can't lose him, I can't live without him. It was all my fault, I shouldn't have blamedhim for mum's death. I shouldn't have doubted his love for me. I can't bear to lose two important people in my life just like that.What have I done to deserve all these pains, it is just too much for me. Don't I deserve to be happy in my life?"Noooo!!!!!!!!!" I shrieked in agony trying to let out all my pains, not controlling the tears as I heard the splash of my tears which fell on Jake's forehead.Suddenly Jake moved his body which followed with a gentle sneeze. I widened my eyes in shock though I'm glad he is alive although I'm a bit scared cos I'm sure he was dead a while ago.I gulped down as I took his face into my palm."Jake, are you okay.... You're alive…" I mumble, a smile escapes my lips and I hug him tight, releasing those tears that I can call a relief. "Thank you for being alive, thank you for not leaving m
~LEAH~"She is totally wicked, how could she separate a mother from her son and also turn them against each other. She didn't even have a little bit of love for the son she raised, she is just so heartless.""She is wicked indeed Amber, I'm worried about Jake right now. How is he ever going to forgive himself? I just hope that he doesn't blame himself for everything and I hope he won't live in guilt. It's a good thing that the witch is dead. I need to find out who that man she said mum took from her is. I'm having a feeling that he might be Jake's father, but my confusion here is Jake and that witch possessing magical powers.""There is a lot of mystery to uncover Leah and that witch is our only source, but now that she is dead, how are we going to know the answers to all these questions?""Do you think she will ever give us the answers, all she wants from us is death and nothing more." I chip in "What about your real parents, don't you have plans of finding them?" Amber asked af
~LEAH~I returned back to the hospital still amazed at how that witch escaped. How did she even survive and talk more of escaping. And when exactly did she even escape or maybe it was the time I went to call for help. I was lost in thought as I walked down the hospital hallway, if that woman is alive that means we will need to be careful."Leah!" Amber screamed out my name and she was standing right in front of me. That was when I got back to reality "Where was your mind? I've been calling out your name the moment I see you, but it seems your mind is elsewhere. Tell me, did you find that witch's body?" Amber rushed out her words and I sigh deeply."Mike was right, that which is not there anymore and I don't know how it all happened." I replied in astonishment."What! Are you trying to say that she is still alive? Oh! My world.... that woman is really dangerous, she will surely come back to hurt you and Jake.""That's also my thought, I'm m
~LEAH~Jake has already been discharged from the hospital and we have come back to live in his mansion. He decides to stay at home for at least two weeks before resuming work."The food is nice," he commented as we were having our breakfast."Thank you. I made it specially for you," I beam out and he smiles. He drops his cutlery and touches my hand gently as we elapse in silence."Let's start a new life, let's start afresh, though I can't change the past, I will only live in guilt. Well, it's a good punishment for me," he broke the sudden silence.I gently tap his hand which is on mine. "You don't have any reason to live in guilt. Just free up your mind and let's try and live happily though I know that we won't be at peace if that witch is not dead because she will definitely come back for us.""I can't believe that all these years that she has raised me, she didn't have any affection for me, not even a little. I hate myse
~CASSANDRA POINT OF VIEW~ They decided to team up with us. By tomorrow we will start training them, I mean Daniel because I know nothing about fight "I know that we are not enough to bring Lucas down but if we all have the spirit, we will be able to take him down just as the little we are." I addressed them. "He has killed a lot of people and that's why we agreed on taking this risk and also, he killed every member of the royal family." one of the men said and I quickly glanced at him.What does he mean, is he trying to say that Andrew is dead."What do you mean by the royal family?" I ask "Yes, he killed all the royal family and also the Prime minister and his wife." he replied and I was frozen at that moment.I couldn't hold back the tears, though they are not my real parents but still .... Their death hurts a lot.And Andrew, it hurts so much because he died when trying to help me. I felt a soft finger on my cheeks which slowly wiped my tears away.I stared u
~CASSANDRA POINT OF VIEW~I was still wandering in the forest, I wonder what has happened to Andrew, I hope he is fine. I don't know how I am going to find Daniel, it is not going to be easy. Lucas will surely pay for everything he has done, I will make sure of that. Right now I am not thinking of going back to my own world, I will only go back after I am done making Lucas pay for his wickedness.I got tired and decided to rest and I am also hungry. I was sleeping when I felt a soft hand running through my lapsI quickly jerk up just to see three guys staring lustfully at me."Hello beautiful." one of them said and licked his lip seductively."Why don't we have some fun." the second one add "You will like it." the third one chip in. They look like thugs, I was caught with fear immediately. I wonder what they are going to do to me in this lonely place.I quickly sprang up. I took some steps back while they took some steps towards
~CASSANDRA POINT OF VIEW~I was still wandering in the forest, I wonder what has happened to Andrew, I hope he is fine. I don't know how I am going to find Daniel, it is not going to be easy. Lucas will surely pay for everything he has done, I will make sure of that. Right now I am not thinking of going back to my own world, I will only go back after I am done making Lucas pay for his wickedness.I got tired and decided to rest and I am also hungry. I was sleeping when I felt a soft hand running through my lapsI quickly jerk up just to see three guys staring lustfully at me."Hello beautiful." one of them said and licked his lip seductively."Why don't we have some fun." the second one add "You will like it." the third one chip in. They look like thugs, I was caught with fear immediately. I wonder what they are going to do to me in this lonely place.I quickly sprang up. I took some steps back while they took some steps towards
~CASSANDRA POINT OF VIEW~I was in my chambers in tears. I was forced to marry Lucas the new king and I'm now the Queen.The prime minister that called himself my father was never a good man. I can't believe he also had a hand in the death of the King. I'm tired of staying here, I really need to go back to my world but first of all I will need to find Daniel and make him take his responsibility. He can't run away from his destiny because he is destined to be the King and rule his people with love and care. I stare at my image in the mirror, I was clad in the Queen's attire.Lucas killed all the governors but spared the prime minister because he is my father. That guy is so wicked, I won't be his wife for long. I will find out all his weaknesses and once I'm able to find Daniel we are going to use it against him.A maid walked in. "The King wants to see you in his Chambers," she said politely with a bow.I fake a smile. He is such a fool for marrying a lady th
~AUTHOR'S POV~Two days after the rebellion. Queen Dowager arranged for the crown prince's coronation. Many people from different regions in Joseon were invited and the palace was filled with people.Cassandra doesn't understand a thing, she only heard of the rebellion and she wondered what happened to Daniel. She can't believe that her father was part of it, that shows the prime minister is not a good man. He was blinded by his greed for power and more wealth and that's why he wanted her to marry the crown prince.She doesn't know how she can stop the wedding and she tries running away but it wasn't in her favor. Things are getting too much in this past world and she really needs to find a way to go back to her own world. She can't trust anyone here, they are all selfish.She remembered the history their teacher taught them about Joseon in 1427 and everything that is happening now is exactly what their teacher said. That story didn't end well but she will make things right, sh
~AUTHOUR'S POV~Queen Dowager and the governors including the prime minister sat for a secret meeting. "We need to act fast before things will run out of our favor." Dowager speak up."But why should the King try to make Daniel the son of a mistress our next King. We have never thought of that." one of the governors said."Your majesty, we hope that we won't regret supporting you. I'm afraid the crown prince might lose the throne," another governor said, referring to Dowgar. "You don't have to worry governor Sylvester, you all won't regret supporting me, the crown prince must be the King. Once he becomes the King I will reward you all handsomely," Dowager cuts in."But how are we gonna make the crown Prince the King? It won't be easy now that the King has given Daniel the mighty sword because mighty swords are given to the next Kings." another governor said.Dowgar smiles evilly as they all forward their attention to her. "It is not something to worry about because I have
~AUTHOR'S POV~Cassandra was still struggling in the water, she has drank a lot of water and was gasping for breath. When she lost the strength of fighting in the water she gave up. She was slowly falling deep inside the water as her eyes became blurry but at a point she saw an image coming towards her.Her eyes were too weak to recognize the person, she did not put effort, she just closed her eyes cos she has already lost the hope of surviving. Daniel swam as fast as he could, he came rushing to the place just at the right time.He saw Cassandra deep down in the water as she was falling deep, he streamline his body and faster swim up to her.He got hold of her and swam up with her.He came to the shore as he gently pulled out from the water with Cassandra who had already fainted. He carefully dropped her on the ground, he applied pressure on her so she could vomit all the water she drank while being drowned but she couldn't.Her
~ CASSANDRA~I woke up one morning just to face what I call blackmail. I've bluntly refused to marry the crown prince but my dad just came up with an idea to make me give in. He set a rope trying to hang himself and said that he will come down only if I agree to marry the prince. I was sleeping peacefully in my room when my personal maid Zara rushed into painting, it took her a while before she told me what was happening. "Come quickly my Lady, you need to stop your father right now!" she rushed out her words. I couldn't waste time, she dragged me to the place. My new mum was there crying and the servants were also crying. "Eda my dear please accept your father's request already, you wouldn't want to see your father dead ..... Will you? " she cried out.I closed my eyes and opened them in frustration, this man is very intelligent. He chooses this strategy because he knows he's gonna win. What do I do now? I don't want to marry the cro
~AUTHOR'S POV~"I said let go of her, Lucas." Daniel g groan colder. Lucas' eyes have already turned red in anger. He hates Daniel and cannot take it if he tries to command him, his anger makes him grip on Cassandra even tighter. She winced out in pain."Leave me, you are hurting me." Cassandra cried. Daniel ball his fist in anger.Though he doesn't know who the girl is, he still hates what Lucas is doing. It pains him when a girl is sexually harassed. Girls are weak to fight for themselves and men take such an opportunity to harass them."You are testing my patience Lucas. Let go of that girl now!" Daniel grouses in all seriousness. Lucas scoffed and chuckled sarcastically.Cassandra is a bit relieved that someone came to her rescue, who knows what Lucas is planning to do to her."And if I said no, What would you do, Daniel. You are nothing but a mistress's son." Lucas blurts out sarcastically.Daniel's eyes dim in anger as his chest was rising wi