"Director Cicero, look at this. I found it in one of your mails." Director Cicero's secretary rushed over holding a big file. Cicero gestured that she place it on his desk as he was busy with something else on his computer.She did so. Because he never looked up at her even once, he didn't see the bewildered expression on her face and how she took one last glance at the large file before leaving his cramped office; cramped with files upon files and awards upon awards and several recording instruments. Severally he had been advised to clear out his office, even been offered help but he always refused saying he preferred it that way.After almost an hour, Director Cicero finally raised his head from his computer; he had on reading glasses; but he didn't reach for the file, instead he reached for his bottle of water. Minutes later, another file landed on it then another then another, by the end of the day, the secretary had unknowingly packed it with the other load of files and there it
Vince's mouth drew into a thin line, seeing he didn't have any other way to brush her off. He kept silent, focusing on his printing and photocopying.He was done in a few minutes. After arranging them all in a file, he turned to her, very much unenthusiastic."I still have one more thing to do, you can leave first." He was already out the door.Victoria jumped up from her pretense dozing, "I'll go with you."She followed him to where the announcement board was and waited as he pasted the statements on it. It was just on the way to the training ground.Vince took more time than needed. When he couldn't avoid it any longer..."Let's go." He said coldly.Victoria immediately followed after him, matching, to Vince's dismay, his long quick strides."I know I hurt your ego the last time we met" She spoke as they walked, "and I would like to apologise for that. I'm sorry."He said nothing. She slapped his arm causing him to flinch."I can get angry too, you know" She says, frowning, "it isn'
Vince didn't know how Victoria ended up sitting with him but he sure as hell didn't like it.Almost throughout the entire dinner, he avoided her, chatting instead with others but after everyone had retired to their homes and he had sent off Choco and Valerie to Lydia's house, he couldn't avoid her any longer."Coward." She muttered again as they packed the dishes.It still stung him a bit when she called him that but she had said it so often, he was already used to it. He played the silent card, completely ignoring her. It only made her more angry and desperate. She endured for the duration they spent cleaning up but the second he stepped out the door, she was at his throat."Take one step and I'll make sure you never walk again." She glared at him.He halted, out of fear of her actually carrying out her threat and because he also really wanted to hear what she had to say."What in the name of the Moon goddess has you so uptight? Huh? You so much claim to be a man yet you can't handle
Vince snapped his eyes open for what felt like the hundredth time. There was no one there. He checked the time. It was just about thirty minutes since he woke up from that dreary dream and he was still curled up in a ball. Each time he closed his eyes and tried to sleep, he would feel the presence of darkness, something evil, like someone was looking down closely at his face. He was terrified. He perked up his wolf hearing, listening for sounds in the house. He could hear the light chatter of beta Antonio and Valentina in the kitchen and..."Vincenzo."He sprang up from his bed, his heart thudding wildly in his chest. His head moved from side to side frantically, searching for who had called his name."I beg you, Moon goddess." he whispered repeatedly and desperately.There was no one in the room. He sat with his legs hugged tightly to his chest, his eyes feverishly wide open, staring at his room's door entrance. He didn't even realize he was shedding tears."I'm sorry, mama. I'm sorr
"And I thank you for selfishly saving me. I thank you because if not for you, I won't be alive to witness this day. And maybe you should have done something to help them, maybe you should have returned for them but you remember that you had two men to worry about, you remember that you were scared and terrified to leave me alone because you remembered the ordeal at the hospital and how I almost died because of your absence, you remember that you were outnumbered with the amount of soldiers my father had on his side, you remember that you had to stay alive because your life was what gave me life. And maybe it was selfish that you weren't ready to risk your life, that you weren't ready to go on what would have probably been a failed mission, maybe but it wasn't selfish that you risked your career and freedom to save Julien; it wasn't selfish that you were worried that a once good man would become damaged for your sake; it wasn't selfish that though you could have died, you ventured into
"Hot steaming coffee and your favourite biscuit to go with it." Raphaela announced cheerfully, entering into her bedroom which Vince had taken custody of since the previous night. He was awake, sat up on the bed after ten good hours of sleep. He sure was tired."Thank you so much, Luna." He appreciated, receiving the tray from her and setting it on his lap, "I hope I wasn't a disturbance.""You definitely were" She teased, "I had to sleep standing for hours. Thank goodness your Alpha is one hell of a strong man."His eyes widened."I'm so sorry, I...""Vince, it's fine." She laughed, "eat up, go shower and come down for lunch. You missed breakfast."She went off to the study, knocking lightly before entering. He was still right where she left him two hours ago, at his desk, bent over a paper."Time to rest" She announced, drawing close to him, "I've prepared lunch.""I heard." He answered but not raising his head.She peered into the paper. Irregular drawings and writings filled the
Vince followed his Alpha to the training ground, new found confidence and bravery in his veins but yet nervous. He kept rubbing his sweaty palms against his jersey pants. Lorenzo said nothing of it. His nervousness increased once they entered the training ground and he saw Victoria. She was coaching a few of the young kids."Join her." Came Lorenzo's order. He nervously obeyed.She ignored him throughout the entire two hours of practice, only engaging him when need be and after she zoomed off without any word. He followed her, catching her right in front of her house."Victoria." He called, holding unto her arm.He expected her to lash out at him or break his bones but she stayed calm, looking him in the eye."What?" Even her voice was chilling.He swallowed."Can we talk?" He asked, moving his hand down her arm to hold her hand gently. Her eyes followed the movement, narrowed."I'm listening." She replied, looking back at him.
Vince knocked on the front door of Victoria's house. It swung open two seconds later. Victoria's grandmother, a tall lanky woman who looked far too young for her age, stared down at him."Vincenzo." She smiled cheerily, "come on in."He stepped into the cosy home that smelt of spice and pancakes."We are just having breakfast" She informed him, leading him to the small eating table at the far end of the living room, "please join us.""Thank you but I just came to offer my thanks" he refused politely, "If you and Victoria hadn't saved me, I would be dead."She chuckled, "You can save your thanks for my grand daughter, she was the one who brought you in but I don't think she would be down at the moment."He understood."I apologize, I'll take my leave." He bowed slightly in respect and headed back for the door.He paused, his hand on the knob."Please do tell her I visited and that I said hi."He quickly left the house. He decided to take the opposite way of the pack house. He had to t
"Sir, you have a meeting by 10am tomorrow with the investors and a conference by 12pm with the board of directors. The Wallace family have indicated interest in the new deal and request that you meet for lunch to discuss the terms at you convenient time. Also..." "Cancel them all." "Young master? But the Wallace family..." "I don't repeat myself." Young master Zed's secretary could only watch helplessly as he entered his latest Rolls Royce and was driven away. Zed's gaze was sharp and cold as he made various phone calls on his way back home but inside him, he was nervous. He had to make sure everything was perfect. He couldn't afford any less. "Welcome, Master Zed." He nodded at the butler who opened the car door for him and stepped out. "Your parents have asked that you join them for dinner." The butler informed, following behind him into the large sophisticated Archibald's Villa. "Is the fourth Miss back?" "Not yet, master Zed." He sighed tiredly as he took his first step
Director Cicero brought out the keys to his apartment. He still felt a bit shaky and weak from the terrifying incident that had just taken place at the award ceremony. It had been strange and terrifying even for his old bones. Plus immediately after the ceremony ended, he couldn't find Julien Hugo and Raphaela anymore. It was as if they had vanished into thin air.What was going on with them?He shut the door behind him, switching on the lights. He ventured for the living room and froze at the sight in front of him.Raphaela, Julien Hugo and three other strangers were sitted in his living room.Lorenzo immediately rose."Director Cicero." He greeted politely."I was looking for you, Julien. What's going on?" He came closer, now noticing the child in Raphaela's arms and in that of the young girl. He also noticed the three awards both Lorenzo and Raphaela had received, resting comfortably on a drawer, "what's happening?""We need your help." Raphaela immediately spoke, rising."What..."
Raphaela screamed again as the baby forcefully pushed its way out. In a few seconds, the baby slid into Lydia's waiting hands. "A boy!" Lydia announced excitedly, cutting the placenta. Lorenzo's eyes snapped open, his eyes immediately finding his child. "Thank you." he whispered. "It's time." was her gentle reply. He moved his eyes to his wife. Her eyes were shut and her breathing was quiet. "Raphaela." he called softly, palming her cheek. Her eyes fluttered open and a gentle smile followed at the sight of him. "You did it." "The Moon goddess did." He replied, smiling also. Lydia handed their child to her. Raphaela's eyes instantly filled with tears. "My boy, my own child." Lorenzo tried hard not to be too emotional as he stared at the beautiful miracle of his son. "My boy." Raphaela whimpered, sobs escaping her lips. Lorenzo took the infant from her and held it for a few moments, feeling the fragile and vulnerable creature in his hands. Small eyes stared up at
I thank the committee for giving me this award and all who voted for me. I thank the cast and crew of 'A Forbidden Fairytale', you really made me happy during those days. I thank very specially, director Cicero, for being a great mentor and adviser and inspiration to me and to all. And lastly and most importantly, I thank the love of my life" Gasps erupted. "For always being there and being the best support. No one but the both of us know just how much we've been through and it means the world to me that you're still here with me, even at the end." She smiled at Julien. Getting off the stage, the award for best supporting male and female actors were awarded to two of the supporting characters in their film. She felt proud, so proud of Julien. "It's funny how it's just me who doesn't see the resemblance between you both." She whispered to Lorenzo as they returned to their seat. "Funny for me too as I also didn't see the resemblance." He answered, looking around. "What?" She q
Lydia glanced at the clock and then back at Valentina, worry etched on her face. Antonio noticed her movement and he too became even more panicked. Time was running out. "Try harder, Val, try harder. I'm here, okay? I'm here, I'll always be here." He encouraged, his tone emotional. "It's so painful!" She cried, her eyes fluttering open. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry." He cleaned the sweat off her face as she pushed again, her cries bouncing off the walls. At the third push, the tiny creature slipped out smoothly into Lydia's waiting hands. "A girl!" Lydia announced with glee, cutting off the placenta. Valentina collapsed on the bed, drained of all energy. Lydia brought her child to her while Antonio hovered over them with a proud pleased smile on. "You did it, thank you so much." He kissed her cheek as she received their child into her arms. "She's so beautiful." Valentina mumbled, tears rolling down her cheeks, "so beautiful." Antonio thought the same too and for the next few secon
The editing and finalizing of 'A Forbidden Fairytale' took another two months to complete and then it was ready for the world to see. Director Cicero was excited.He didn't release the fifteen episodes film immediately, rather he teased the public first.The first day, he paid so that old news on the infamous duo came to light. News began trending about them and the whole world wanted to know what happened to them."My goodness. Did everyone just forget them?""I don't get. Why does it seem like they just vanished?""So strange! Did the world forget them?""I find it really strange that I forgot them for all these months. I'm so sorry Raphien, I'm your die hard fan!""Oh, that homosexual actress.""Raphaela! I love her so much, she's so mysterious! What happened to her?""Are they dead?""Ha! I always knew they'd eventually die out, they were so proud. Why are people talking about them again by the way? ^_^.""Why are people making such bad comments? She is a beautiful soul. Her movies
Two months later... "I said search every nook and cranny of this office! It has to be somewhere! How can you be so incompetent!? A simple task! One simple task! And you blow it!" Director Cicero was furious. He glowered at his secretary who was frantically searching through the stacks of files in the cramped cupboards for one single letter she had carelessly misplaced. "That letter is worth millions, you hear!? That letter will fetch me millions! Look for it!" Files landed on the floor in haste, cupboards collapsed on top of the other. The room was a mess. As she searched, terrified, a large green folder landed on the floor right at director Cicero's pacing feet. He glared at it and kicked it off but his curiosity was strangely piqued. He stared at the green folder for a while before picking it off the floor. He set it on his desk and opened it. The first file he brought out was a signed contract between him and... Julien Hugo! Something in his memory snapped and everything came
It was true. No one had ever seen the Invisibles. The Invisibles could only be communicated with at the turbulent ocean that bordered the forests on the east. There was an invisible barrier through which the infamous female automated voice they used spoke to whomever they wished. He himself had only been there once, after he became Alpha. Now that he thought of it, how did the Highbreeds know they were erased from the Invisibles records? "What are you thinking?" she asked when his look became even more frustrated. "Exactly what you're thinking." He sighed, "making us non existent." "We have been cut off from all connections, all our deals have been rejected. No one accepts to offer us help." She said to him. "You all don't deserve this." He muttered, embittered. She leaned down, placing her head on his shoulder, looking into his eyes through the mirror. They could both hear the sound of foliage being crushed and the controlled breathing of the sneaking invaders as they trie
Vince knocked on the front door of Victoria's house. It swung open two seconds later. Victoria's grandmother, a tall lanky woman who looked far too young for her age, stared down at him."Vincenzo." She smiled cheerily, "come on in."He stepped into the cosy home that smelt of spice and pancakes."We are just having breakfast" She informed him, leading him to the small eating table at the far end of the living room, "please join us.""Thank you but I just came to offer my thanks" he refused politely, "If you and Victoria hadn't saved me, I would be dead."She chuckled, "You can save your thanks for my grand daughter, she was the one who brought you in but I don't think she would be down at the moment."He understood."I apologize, I'll take my leave." He bowed slightly in respect and headed back for the door.He paused, his hand on the knob."Please do tell her I visited and that I said hi."He quickly left the house. He decided to take the opposite way of the pack house. He had to t