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~Mirabelle~Neatly tucked in a black gown and grey suit jacket, matched on with grey heels and black bag, I made my way into the boardroom for the so called fixed meeting."I'm sorry I'm late." I said and took my seat. They were all already seated and I could definitely see the look of impatience in their eyes."This isn't a fashion show, Ms. Kenton," Marie, Head of supplementary department stated. "At least, learn to be punctual to meetings like this.""Excuse you? But I just said sorry, didn't I? What's the fuss about then? And are you forgetting who you're talking to?""Mirabelle," This was the first time I had heard Mr Jung say my name and not the regular Ms. Kenton. "That's enough. Let's start now.""Mm hm," Mason King cleared his throat. "So we've come to a decision based on the K implantable bio-stimulant device." An awkward silence filled the room. "We will sell to the government and to the hospitals as well.""What?" Marie was the first to speak up. Fred Donald, chief officia
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~Mirabelle~"Just put those over there, Greg.""Yes ma'am." He said and moved the files to the shelf."Thank you--" I was interrupted when Mason walked in. The door was open, lucky him, I would have made him wait the same way he made me wait the first time I went to his office to see him. "Hey.""Good morning." He greeted and dumped a couple of documents on my desk. "They need your signatures.""Oh. Well okay. I'll sign them later." He nodded and was heading out. "And Mason?"He halted. "Yes?""You could have just sent your secretary to deliver these.""I just wanted to see how you were doing.""Oh. You're pretty straightforward, aren't you?""What's the point of not being straightforward?""Well, it gets too boring, sometimes. And Mason?"He rolled his eyes. "Yes? Mira?""Thank you for yesterday. I don't usually express myself to random people so telling you all that yesterday, it was all so new for me considering the fact that you're someone I don't know. You could use all I told yo
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~Mirabelle~Someone was waiting for us the moment we dropped down from our car."Mariano." Gen was the first person to utter his name. "Guards!" Four of dad's men came running as dad shot dagger glares at Mariano. "Get that man out of my sight now."He stood up from where we sat in front of our entrance doors and was walking towards me. "Kurt, please. Listen I-I can explain...""There is nothing for you to explain, Mariano, just get out of my sight now!""Please leave, Mariano, now that he's being friendly." Gen told him.He turned to Gen. "Listen, Genevieve, I can explain. It's not what she thinks. It's not what any one of you think, I swear.""Well then, what do we think? Huh?!" Gen flared up. "Look, I'm getting tired of defending you now. It's getting exhausting. We loved and welcomed you into our family, Mariano, as if you were already part of it. We entrusted Mira to you because we knew you would never hurt her. And now this is what we get?! Because of you,my sister is shattered
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~Mirabelle~"Uh, Mira, just wait here, I'll go get my car.""Okay." I stood in the garage waiting for Mason pull over with his car. It wasn't less than twenty seconds before I felt someone tap my arm from behind. I turned and was shocked to see who was standing in front of me."What are you doing here?" I asked, a suffocating feeling enveloping me all of a sudden."Belle, please. I'm just here to explain what you think you saw.""What I think I saw?" I said, taking steps backs. He moved forward. "I know what I saw. You can't just stand there and lie to me.""That's the problem, Belle. I'm not lying to you. Gina was sent to kill me,"I stilled. "But then she told me about it and warned me to stay in hiding for some time and that when the coast was clear, I'd be free to come out.""Then why are you here?""Because Belle," He took both my hands. "I can't lose you. It's okay for me to get hurt, but for me to lose you? I just can't."Shit...I took my hands away from his hold and turned a
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~Mirabelle~"Ms. Kenton! Ms. Kenton! Ms. Kenton! Is true that you're the first American woman to do it? To finalize the creation of the K-implantable bio stimulant? Is it true that you're the reason your father's able to walk again? Kurt Kenton! Kurt Kenton! Kurt Kenton! Is it true that this device has been in development for years now? Is it true that your daughter is responsible for its finalization? Is it really the device working or you were perhaps faking your disability all along? If really it is the device, then when is it going to be out in public hospitals and government organizations? Is it set out for the market profit or the welfare of the citizens? Kurt Kenton, please say something!"Dad halted behind me. "All I can say is that the world is a better for you and I today. It has and will be always be." With that he took my hand as we walked inside.The hall was filled to the brim with elites, journalists and respectable people from all over the world. I didn't know why I h
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~Mirabelle~Ugh."Me? Pregnant? Huh. He has got to be kidding me." I groaned, taking off my shoes as I stepped into the living room. "Oh no. Why is everywhere so dark? Camilla!""Surprise!" And then the lights came back on. I was surprised at the number of people in the living room, with smile on their faces, drinks, and balloons everywhere, plus there was a cake too. "What's the--what's the celebration for?" "It's for you, my darling." Mom spoke up as she moved to stand in front of me. "Congratulations on your first official interview. I knew that you would be able to do it. Because not once have I doubted your capabilities, Mirabelle." She took my hand and kissed it. "I'm so sorry, Mirabelle. I'm really so sorry. And about that day and Mariano, I...""Mom," I cupped her face and smiled. "It's okay. I totally understand what you were trying to do that day. You were only trying to protect me. I mean...if I had a daughter, I would do the same for her. If it were to be just me you hur
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~Mirabelle~Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you, Mr. And Mrs. Mariano Lorenzo."Claps and cheers revolted in the air. I was married now. I was officially off the market. I was now married to the man of my dreams. Now officially, Mrs. Lorenzo.I didn't know why Mariano didn't want to give in to his real name, 'Del Valle' but according to him, a lot of painful and horrible memories came with that name. He did so many horrible things he didn't want to do, hiding under the shadow of that name but with Lorenzo, he felt like a new person. A person given another chance to experience what real happiness was. He was also a Lorenzo by the way, and he was totally okay with it, so was I. There was nothing to be scared of anymore and he was fine starting a whole new life with me.It wasn't your typical expected grand wedding since I didn't want the media's input on it but it was very grand. Mom had organized, taken care of almost all the preparations while Gen and my friends took care of the ot
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~Mirabelle~"Who are you?" I asked, staring the man who somehow looked like someone wasn't in the least scared of death."He didn't tell you?" He snorted then faced Mariano. "Why, Mariano? Scared that she would finally see you for who you really are?" Then he gave out a laugh that sounded more like a growl. "You bastard." And then his fists came down on Mariano's face. "No! No, please." I said, panting as Mariano coughed out blood. "Please don't hurt him. I beg you. Please. I'll do anything. Just don't hurt him."He stared at me and then slowly, his hand came down on my face. I thought he was going to hit me but then his hand slowly drew paces on my cheek, caressing me."Gonzalez! Touch her again and I'll promise, I won't fail to kill you again.""But you've already failed countless times, Mariano. And you will continue failing for the rest of your life till there's no one left by your side.""No one left by his side?" The pieces were all finally coming together. "You animal! You mur
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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
