I didn't look away. I meet Apollo's strange stare trying to adapt the seriousness on his face. The way he looks at me seems like I did something terrible. I feel like I'm betraying him and our family. Those accusing stare is making my heart beat faster than its normal rate and colden my palms as well. I keep my void face despite the unknown fear inside. I am not backing down even if he is trying to intimidate me. I don't know what is he doing, as far as I know he supposed to be on the business trip right now. I clearly heard and remember what Enzo told me when I called him a while ago. But why is he here? Is he stalking me? I unconsciously grip the fabric of Sain's clothes as if it could keep my poker face to hide the nervousness I'm feeling right now towards Apollo. I frown a little but I flinch in surprise when I felt Sain's soft lips press on mine as if that's his way to get my attention. I lifted my gaze to look at him and I was greeted with his deep dark soulful grey eyes."Wha
Standing in the balcony while staring the wide greenfield inside the Ildefonso's Residence, my thoughts are filled with questions. I am holding the stand rail tightly, wearing my night clothes. The sky is covered with darkness for about four hours from now after a long day enjoying the sun ray. My other hand is holding my phone contemplating if I should phone Apollo or wait until tomorrow. I don't know what will he say to me after what I did but I don't know either what will I say to him because of what he did. He freak me out which he never dare to made me experience before.He's the most gentle and caring brother that I had. He always prioritize my safety above anyone else and I didn't know he is capable of scaring me. I don't know why he is lingering around acting strange all of a sudden. I thought he already give me enough time to finish this mission but I guess, I was wrong. I gaze down on my hand. I remember the disappointment on his eyes when he saw my ring, together with th
Sain is good in observing people but sometimes he failed to recognize the person who can betrayed him once he start to loosen up a bit. Just like what is happening now. He failed to assess me just because I am his wife. I don't know, for some reason I felt a pinch of guilt inside me. I honestly don't know what will happen after this."Should I ask someone to monitor his every move?" Zacharias offered that drags me back to my reverie.I wanted to glare at him but I refrain myself from doing. I must talk to my father tomorrow. "That would be a good idea because I think he's interested to Signora" Nicolai agree.My eyes widened when they all look at me. I turn to meet Sain's gaze and I slowly shake my head. "You shouldn't have leave her alone in the lobby" Sain says, recalling what had happened between him and Phoebus Romani.His flat voice is hiding his ire. There is a sudden silence especially to Nicolai and Pierro's side who are both guilty with their shortcomings. I awkwardly scrat
I went straight to the walk in closet and get another night dress. I quickly change and stare myself on the full length mirror. Everything I heard a minute ago is really bothering me right now. I don't know how will I ask my father about it. I don't know how I will confront Apollo as well. Everything feels stressful and I am just hoping that I get the answer I wanted and not the things that I am doubting.My pair of hazel eyes looks tired but it was not lifeless just like before. There is a glint of something in the corner of my eyes which surprise me because I don't know what it is. I am in the middle of a mission right now and I couldn't believe that the changes I wanted is happening right now. I lick my lower lip and reach my hair brush and walk towards the door. But the moment I open it, the pair of soulful gray eyes greeted me which made me stop. I tilt my head. "Sain? What are you doing here?" I ask hesitantly and look at the direction of the door.He supposed to be talking h
Just like what Pierro told me last night, we indeed left early because Sain has something to do in the Ilde Famiglia. If I heard it correctly, the council was requesting his presence and after that he needs to go straight to his company and attend a board meeting. It sound exhausting, honestly, that's why it feels as if I am being burden to him because he still needs to sent me to Castania's mansion to make sure that I am safe before he deals what he needs to deal.The car halted in front of the mansion. I immediately unfasten my seatbelt and look at my husband who's staring at me. I smile at him and reach his tie to fix it neatly. He was in a rush this morning because he sleep late. I don't know what time he went to bed but seeing how tired he was when I woke him makes mw conclude that it was already past midnight when he did."Are you sure you'll be alright even if Nicolai and Pierro is not with you?" He hesitantly ask.He needs to bring Nicolai and Pierro because they are part of h
"Sain" I utter his name the moment I answer the call.I heard some voices on the other line. I tried to understand what they were talking but then the voices slowly disappear."How are you doing?" He ask.I saw how Enzo flash a playful smile because he can hear Sain clearly. I suddenly felt annoyed because this jerk is obviously teasing me right now. "I'm fine," I replied shortly. "Have you arrive?" "Yes. The meeting will start in five minutes. I just call to make sure that you're alright" he explain.I nod my head and keep the smile that is about to form on my lips. "I'm fine. Don't worry about me, just see you later" I assure him. I need to end this conversation immediately before Sain utter a word that Enzo must not heard."Alright, I'll hang up the call now" "Okay..." I let out a sigh followed by a low laugh from Enzo who obviously making fun of me. I shot him a glare because I find him annoying. "I didn't know that someone like Czar Ildefonso is capable of talking softly"
I wish, I was more prepared with life. With my life that I drawn for fifteen years. I was molded and grew up under the teaching of Costello and I was, I prepared enough for unexpected things that might happen. I wish, I prepare myself for the weight of the revenge I wanted ever since I was just child. The responsibilities and consequences that I must face. Time flies fast. It was so fast that it made me lost track with the things I must do and my vision is starting blurry with those things that seems so clear to me before. Staring at the face of Luscio Costello in front of me made me realize how much I change. I heard what he said. I heard it clearly and even if he doesn't explain it to me, I already understand what is that for. But for the first time, I felt a sudden hesitation to do what he ask me to do. I know my mission. I can recall every detail and what is the goal of it. But the first word that came into my mouth was 'no' when he ask to kill Sain Czar Ildefonso, the son of th
"I want to hear your apologies, mi hija" he calmly utter. He's extending the short and thin patience that I am trying to test right now because of my disobedience. My father was always good to me because I never tried to challenge him nor test his patience just like Apollo. I am scared of him and I promised to myself that I will never disappoint him. But right now, I don't think I can do the same thing. I don't think it's right to kill Sain Czar Ildefonso right now. There are things that we need to consider before killing that man and that includes what I feel. I bit my lower lip and shake my head. I lifted my gaze and dare to meet his eyes that mirrors Jaxer orbs. "I'm sorry Dad, but I can't kill him right now" I bravely utter, determine to stand my point. I immediately withdraw my gaze when the flame of anger ignite once again like a wildfire. I press my lips together and mask my fear with void expression on my face. I need to stand up even just for once. I need to gather my v