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~Mirabelle~I was sprawled on the lounger, lying on my chest with my sunglasses on when Kaitlyn joined me on the next lounger."Hey.""Hey.""You didn't join the others for a swim why?""Not feeling like it.""You're not feeling too well?"I took off my sunglasses. "I think. Plus I'm not feeling like it. So how was it? Caught some waves?""Nah, I think I'll try again later. Just look how happy your mom is with your dad." I lifted my head to stare and I was fascinated by the smile on mom's face when dad lifted her up from the water and threw her over his shoulder."Yeah.. she's beautiful. She's always been beautiful.""Not like when she's with your dad.""Yeah, like you and Wesley too. Liam and Rita as well, just take a look at them," She turned to look at Liam who was unknowingly teasing his fiance under water. "It happens to everyone who's in love.""Yeah and I'm sure it'll happen to you too. Very soon." I snorted and laid my head back on the lounger. I didn't want to think about a
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~Mirabelle~"Mariano?"She shook her head, about to touch me when I stepped away, again. "Mariano? What has he got to do with this? Mom? Mariano?"She shook her head, tears falling from her eyes. "No, sweetie..I didn't...""I heard you clearly. Mariano! What has Mariano got to do with this? Why does everyone keeps telling me something about him indirectly? What has he got to do with this?""What do you mean everyone?""Earlier, Kaitlyn mentioned something about him. She said, 'you don't have to judge someone until you know who they really are. She also said, 'now that you've gotten a chance to know and understand him, you know now that he's probably not who everyone keeps saying he is'. What does she mean by that, mom? Why did she say something like that?""Shit. She doesn't know." She said, digging her fingers through her hair."Know what? Know what?! Know what mom?! Even Gen said something similar. What is all these?! What's going on? Did something happen that I wasn't aware of? Who
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~Mirabelle~Tears were streaming down my face as my grip tightened on the steering wheel."What are you talking about? This place is about to explode and I'm not leaving you behind. We have to hurry, now!""I'm sorry, Belle. But I can't go with you. It's up to me now to put an end to the Lorenzo bloodline. And for that I'll have to burn with him."The tears were streaming down my face, this time harder."Even though it wasn't for long, at least I got to fulfil the promise I made to you when I was little. And that was protecting you for as long as I live. I love you, princess Belle.""I'll call you Ditto! That sounds like a nice name.""No, it sounds like a dog's name.""The princess who saved the boy in the woods? How fantastic!"God, I was going insane. I was losing my sanity, oh God. With one hand still clinging to the steering, I used my other hand to ruffle my hair. I was going crazy."Listen, Belle, what ever happens after this. Promise you'd trust me.""Oh, I'm Mariano. The guy
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~Mirabelle~I stayed an extra day at the hospital. My friends visited. After that day, I was discharged and taken home. My family home, actually. Dad said I needed good care and then he asked me to stay with them for a few days. At first I hesitated, but later, I agreed.So here I was.Back in my room, with Gabriel by my side, telling me all about the movie we were watching despite the fact that we were watching it right now, he still wouldn't stop ranting about it. "You do know I'm watching the movie right? You telling me about it beforehand is only going to spoil the fun.""I know but I don't want you to get confused. I'm only doing you a favor you know. You're too stubborn, Mirabelle. And stubbornness gets people in trouble more often.""Oh yeah? So now I'm taking therapy sessions from you now?""Just say thank you and I'll leave you alone.""Yeah, thank you! Leave me alone now?"He stared at me then gave a small slap on my back as he got up from the bed. "Yeah, right. You sound j
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~Mirabelle~"Ma'am, two plates of Jamaican rice along with two plates of Tandoori chicken skewers." One of my waitresses informed me."Alright, coming up!" I got up and headed for the kitchen. After the order has been delivered, three other waitresses came to inform us of other orders and we hurried up and delivered.The restaurant had been officially opened for business about a week ago and ever since then, it had been orders upon orders. I even had to make several deliveries to other small diners and for today, we were almost done with packing orders for other eateries."There's uh...waffles, Belgian. There's pastries, cakes, beef and chicken sausages, fish rolls, meatpies, tenders and also some sandwiches." Betty said, reading the outline of the special orders for me. "Is there anything else you'd like me to add?""No, I think this will do for the now.""Yeah and we've got some special home deliveries made, Paul is attending to that but I don't think he'd be able to handle all deli
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~*Mirabelle*~About an hour later, we were pulling up at Hyde's Management. For a second, some sort of nervousness engulfed me. But this wasn't my first time going in there after my resignation right? So why the hell was I feeling nervous now?"Come on," I felt Mariano squeeze my hand and we walked in, one of his arms draped around me."Mariano, oh goodness, you're late!" Gen was the first person to welcome us. "Good thing I made a silly excuse for you. Come on," She suddenly had her arms wrapped around him as they were walking inside. "Hold on a second. Mira? What are you doing here?""She's here with me. We're both attending the meeting together.""But Mariano, she no longer works here. I don't understand, you're---""Mira is now my girlfriend, Gen."Her mouth dropped in shock. Then her gaze went from me, back to Mariano's. "What? You two are dating?""Yes."She had a scowl on her face. "And you didn't bother to tell me because...""We'd only be seeking permission from you so there
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~Mirabelle~"Mira!""Mom, just let it go! I told you, I don't wanna talk about it!" I said, walking down the stairs."You're forbidden from seeing that guy or even talking to him!""Mom, you can't stop me. I am nothing like you because unlike you, I don't hold back from the people I love and care about. Unlike you, I'm not a weakling, I fight when I love someone and you can't stop me from being with Mariano, no one can.""Goodness, Mira, how many times will I have to say this to you... loving him is dangerous! Listen, you have no idea what you're in for when you get yourself acquainted with that guy.""Well I'm prepared. I'm prepared for anything. Let them come. I'm ready.""Jesus, Mirabelle...." She ran her fingers through her hair. "Mira, you---""What's going on here?" I lifted my gaze and saw dad. Quickly, I dashed to his side and stood behind him. "Dad, mom's trying to stop me from going to my own apartment again.""Trying to stop you from going to your apartment, Mira, I'm only
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Genevieve~"Hey,"I lifted my gaze to meet that of Ryder's. "Hey, Ryder, what are you doing here? Planning on getting into a fight again? Well, just know this time around, I'll be overexcited to let you die.""You've been avoiding me, Gen, at every turn.""Well, isn't it obvious? I don't want to see you face. Ever again. Just leave me alone. What more do you want? What more do any of you want?! Mira has already taken everything away from me. Everything. Including him."He helped himself onto the chair close to me. "Him?""Yes, him. Mariano! The man I loved! Or thought I...loved. Look, I don't know anymore. He's always been there for me and to think that I no longer have any right to him is just so upsetting. Well, I still do have some rights towards him but it's just so fucked up. I'm tired, Ryder, I really am. I'm tired of everything."He collected the glass of liquor grip. "It's okay. I'm right here if you still need someone. I'll never leave you alone, Gen."I stared at him. "How c
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*One year later*~Genevieve~"Hey. You ready?"Mason asked me as he walked into the room."Do I look okay in this dress?" I said, referring to the floral gown I was wearing. "I feel... really heavy, you know. I think this baby is using my energy to do kicks, don't you think?" I asked him, placing my hand over my eight months and two weeks old belly.Mason smiled and walked over to me. "You look beautiful, darling. And besides, I'm always here to lend you my strength whenever you feel too tired to carry our little Gael." He knelt before my bump and caressed it over the skimpy dress I was wearing. "Hey buddy, don't give mommy a hard time, okay? We know you wanna come out so badly but patience, little buddy, patience." He looked up at me and I smiled. Then he got up and closed his mouth over mine. "I love you, Genevieve Kenton King."I smiled as I wrapped my arms around him. "I love you too.""Now come on. Before we arrive late for your dad's birthday dinner." He held my hand as walked o
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~Genevieve~Just like that. I couldn't believe it. She was gone.Gone forever. We weren't going to see her ever again.Some of the soldiers that had ran into the smoke, came out few minutes later with Gonzalez men. One was half-dead, the other was injured but very much alive. They put them both in the van and walked around to see dad. He was saying something in low tune to dad when another set of military men walked out of the already burnt and collapsed building with a burnt, unrecognizable body that seemed to have ropes attached to it. A body that was perhaps tied. Then I recalled Mirabelle being tied up before Ryder threw me out."No! My Mira...." Mom was already shaking in tears as they placed the body on a stretcher. Dad dropped to the ground in tears, mom was wailing profusely, Mariano remained stiff and unable to move, Mason had tears rolling down his eyes...none of us could even touch the body. It was Natasha who mustered up the courage to run to where the body was and embrace
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~Mirabelle~"What are we going to do? He's going to kill her!" Mason exclaimed out of frustration as he plopped down on the couch, running his fingers through his hair. Mom has been trying to calm him down ever since. But it seems all her words of assurance were falling on deaf ears."My men are searching the entire city as we speak." Dad who had been on the phone came back few minutes later to the living room and said. "They couldn't have gone far. We'll get them in no time.""Hey," Mariano knelt in front of me and places his hand on lap. "Are you alright?"I shook my head."Belle, listen to me, this is not your fault.."I was trying to hold back my tears. "Yes, it is.""No, it's not. Gonzalez has been planning his escape from prison for a long time now. And it so happened to fall on the same time period of your return so none of this is your fault, okay?""Grandpa, are you going to give me to him? The bad guy?" Natasha who was in mom's arms asked Kurt who had been restless."Of cour
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~Mirabelle~"Mama, where are we? What is this place?" Natasha asked me as Mariano pulled the car to a stop. I got out and so did Natasha, who looked inquisitive, looking around the place."Hello, Natasha."She turned to stare at the people standing few metres away, her whole face lightening up. "Grandma! Grandpa!"In a blink of eye, she was running into dad's open arms. "My lil baby. She looks just you, Mariano." Dad said to Mariano who was standing beside me as he ruffled her hair playfully, picking her up from the floor."I'm quite heavy, you know. Mama feeds me with good stuff." Natasha said jokingly."Well then, it's a good thing I have quite the strength then." Dad smiled as we walked into the house."Camilla," I greeted Camilla who was standing with the other servants. "I see you're still here." I said, moving into her arms. "Thank you.""Always, Mirabelle, always." She responded and we pulled away. "I'll make coffee and some toast."I nodded and she walked away. "It feels good
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~Genevieve~He wasn't in bed with me when I woke up.I got up, stretched and slipped on his shirt. Then I got up and went on a mission to go look for him.I heard noise coming from kitchen area and do I just decided to follow my instincts. To my surprise, he was standing in front of the cooker, flipping something in a pan, shirtless in an apron and in a pair of sweatpants. He turned around and our gaze met."Hey. Good morning."I smiled as I made my way toward him. "Good morning. You're up early.""Yeah, I got up to make breakfast. Come on, have a seat. Breakfast is ready."I did as he told me and sat put as he served me. Breakfast was bacon, scrambled eggs, pancakes and maple syrup.As I ate, I noticed he was stealing glances at me. "What?""You're very beautiful, Gen. Very very."I snorted, hoping that was a joke. "I'm sure I look like a mess.""You look breathtaking."I met his gaze and he smiled. Then he got up from where he sat and walked around to where I was, then to my surpris
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~Mirabelle~A lot of people were hovering over me when I woke up. Mom, Mariano, two women, a man, Natasha...."Natasha." I called out gently and she was the first to notice as she ran into my outstretched arms."Mama! Mama, you scared the hell out of us all." She was already crying as I brushed the tears away from her face. "Mama, we were so worried...I was so worried. Promise that you won't ever make us worry like that again."I smiled and pulled her close, her head was resting gently on my chest. "I'm fine, sweetie. I'm just...scared." I admitted softly."But why are you scared, mama? We are here for you, remember? Don't be scared, okay? Daddy is here for you. I am here for you. Grandma is here for you. Don't ever feel scared, okay? You're my best friend. I wouldn't know what I'd do if anything were to happen to you. I can't ever live without you, mama."I couldn't help chuckling as I wrapped my arm tightly over her. "Oh my sweet little red haired baby. I love you so much my darling
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~Mirabelle~I stood there and watched as Genevieve expressed how she felt about Mason to Ryder. Ryder on the other seemed to be furious but he looked as if he was holding back from lashing out all on his anger on Genevieve. The moment he walked out, I decided to stay for a while. This was bad. I should be with her right now. She had just made a life-changing decision that would probably require a shoulder to lean on and here I was, hiding behind the wall.All of a sudden, she stood up. She glanced at the mirror and then stopped. But just before she could turn around, a hand grasped mine, pulling me into the shadows."What on earth do you think you're doing?""Mariano, she's my sister. I should be in there with her right now. I should--""Then what's stopping you?"I stared into his eyes."Go on. Go to her. She's your sister, right? She needs you. You should be with her right now. So why are you here?""I--I don't think that's a very good idea. She's down right now, I can't afford to a
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~Mirabelle~The congregation was filled to the brim. The people present were mostly friends, elites, actresses, musicians, business elites and government officials from all over the world. From where I was seated, I could see Mariano, my friends, Gabriel and even mom. Natasha and I were both at the back row. We didn't want to draw much attention so we just hid there.Then there was Ryder at the altar, waiting like the gentleman he was. Although, there was something about Ryder. Something off about him, he didn't seem quite the man for Genevieve anymore.And then, there was the bride. Walking towards the altar with dad's arm strapped to hers. On getting to the front row, she quickly hugged mom and Gabriel before proceeding to kneel in front of the altar with her soon to be husband. After a short prayer, they were back on their feet as they proceeded to the ring part and then the exchanging of vows.Well, now it was time to declare them husband and wife."If anyone have reason why these
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~Mirabelle~I was trying out the dresses, mom had brought earlier for Gen's wedding tomorrow. There was a silver splayed gown with emeralds, a beautiful black straight one with deep cleavage curve and split up the right thigh and a pink short one with diamonds stashed all over. According to her, the theme of the wedding was black and pink, if I wanted to fit in to be noticed, I'd wear pink but if I wanted to remain anonymous and hidden, I'd wear black.At first I didn't want to go. Mom and Mariano were the only ones who knew about my existence. Mariano had argued with mom about telling dad about me but she had slid him off, telling him the consequences that would result from my dad abruptly finding out about my existence. According to her, she would wine and dine him after Gen's wedding then tell him about me. As for now, I still have to remain hidden and try as much as possible to apply heavy makeups contrary to my skin tone, wear sunglasses and colored wigs. That way, they would nev
