Heron had been doing his best to conceal the uneasiness in him but his eyes could not hide it.
Seeing how troubled and worried the Crown Prince was, Serin held his hands and gave him a reassuring smile.
With the starry night sky above them, she kissed Heron.
After giving him her sweetest kiss, she flashed a beaming smile.
"You don't have to be afraid. All of us will be safe. We have carefully planned, right? There's no reason to fear. We will defeat our enemies, we will protect the kingdom. Your grandfather, King Oren, will finally rest in peace. And most importantly, we will finally give justice to my father. After this night, like what you have always desired for, we will embrace happines
From that night, Heron and Sodon found a home. When Sodon brought Heron to Hope Orphanage, he asked the director if he could also stay with him so he could take care of the baby. Ms. An, the director of the orphanage, gladly welcomed them. Sodon also asked her to do him a favor. And that was to keep from anyone, especially from whoever would adopt the baby, that he was the one who brought Heron to the orphanage. Even though Sodon’s favor puzzled Ms. An, she made a promise that she would never tell anyone. Since that night, the old man had stayed with Heron to look after him. He also became one of the helping hands in Hope.
When Sean's family adopted Jeremy, the director of the orphanage handed them his crimson baby robe. Because it has a name, Heron Arth, embroidered on it, for some reason, Leona decided to keep it. But as they say, no secret is kept hidden forever. One day, Jeremy accidentally saw the baby robe. And the moment his eyes spotted an embroidered name on it, he got a strong feeling that Heron Arth is his real name. At first, what Jeremy had in mind was to pretend that he did not see his baby robe because he was sure that his mom ended up hiding that for a reason. That was because she didn't want him to find out what his real name was. But Jeremy was meant to know that he was Heron Arth. Just the
"That painting must have caught your eyes, Mr. Jeremy Sean." Hana broke the long silence, making Jeremy come back to his senses. He then looked at Hana and gave her a light smile. Silently standing, Jeremy chose to ignore the oddness surrounding the painting and the scenario that absurdly flashed in his memory before. He no longer wants to feel such haunting distress. "By the way, Mr. Sean, that room is Ma'am Serin's studio. Would you like to go inside? I will show you around." "That's her personal space, I guess?" "No, Mr. Jeremy Sean. Ma'am Serin allows us to go there whenever we want. And that studio will be open for Ven
"How did Ma'am Serin and Gail Andrews know each other?" "Oh! You're right. Why didn't I think about it?" "Did they meet in Paris?" Sam looked at Kaye. "But based on your story, they are not friends. I mean, obviously, they are not on good terms." "Ah! And one more thing." Kaye moved her chair closer to Sam. "Ma'am Serin addressed Mr. Jeremy Sean by his name only." "That is expected, right? Especially if Mr. Jeremy Sean and our boss know each other personally. Remember? Brian saw them together outside the tea shop at Feron Park yesterday." Kaye looked at Sam. "But aren't you wonder
"We were hanging out at Friz Bar last night when Ms. Gail Andrews suddenly showed up there, asking if she could join us." No response from Jeremy but a discreet sigh. What he just found out from them instantly changed his good mood, but he does his best not to let it show. "I think I will just wait outside." Jeremy rose up from sitting. "But, sir.." "I'm really okay with that, don't worry." He said, plastering a little smile on his face to convince the girls that it's really okay for him to wait outside. He then excused himself and left the three girls at the table.
How his colleagues are intently looking at him can tell that they are waiting for Brian to ask Jeremy a question. That look on his face interests them. It must be a very intriguing question. Jeremy, like the three girls, is also waiting to hear Brian's question. "How did you and Ma'am Serin meet?" That is a perfect question, the three girls thought. That is actually what they had been dying to ask Jeremy. They are also very curious how their boss met a prominent and influential man, like Jeremy Sean. Since yesterday when Brian told them that he had seen Serin and Jeremy together outside the tea shop at Feron Park and since last night when Gail Andrews suddenly showed up before them at Friz Bar, t
The moment Jeremy heard the old man's voice call him Heron, overwhelming fear started to frighten him, like flashes of lightning that suddenly disturbed the tranquil sky. That phone call, in an instant, darkened his bright day. Jeremy is sure who is on the other line. With that voice, he already knows him. That is definitely him, the old man whom he ran into Campbell Park the night when odd occurrences terribly knocked him with shocking terror and absurd affliction. That was nine years ago but Jeremy could still clearly remember it. But that was not the first and last time their paths crossed. Five years ago, that old man suddenly show
"Tell me how he looks." Jeremy said with a serious face. Carol gulped, suddenly feeling discomforting awkwardness because her boss is facing her so close. "Umm.. he l..looks shabby, sir." There is a dismayed look on Jeremy's serious face. "Since when did you learn to judge someone based on their appearance? That's not the Carol I know." Jeremy said and then he continued walking. His steps hastened. Carol, who is dumbfounded, is left standing. She feels sorry for the old man and at the same time, ashamed for spitting thoughtless remarks in front of her boss. &n
“Serin spoke in her sleep twice and during those moments, I vanished in the palace and appeared here in this present time. She must be wandering in her dreams, that’s what I am thinking right now.”Whirling emotions, Jeremy was having the same thoughts. Events that involved Serin’s dreams suddenly reappeared in his clear memory.On the night of his 18th birthday, he found Serin on Desf Road. He heard her call him Heron and when he was about to carry him, she longingly touched his face and painfully uttered, “Heron, you’re alive. I’m glad you’re alive.” Those were the same exact words that came out from her in her sleep before Sodon vanished in the past and was brought here in this present time.Jeremy could also remember the day he and Serin had a heated confrontation just because she went out of his condo unit without telling him. When they clashed for the first time, while her
When Jeremy began to notice that Dave had been treating him completely different from how he used to, he already knew why. Slowly getting closer to Serin, Dave had been falling for Serin. And with the fact that Jeremy was the one who found her on Desf Road and rescued her on that rainy night, Dave’s jealousy started to consume him. That was what Jeremy thought, but the painful truth was, Dave had silently hated him even before Serin came to his life.As his condition got horribly worse, Dave buried himself in a deeper state of misery. Since he fell terribly ill the day after his mom passed away, he had become miserably hopeless. He had been tortured and haunted by his own demons in his agitated mind. His own misery completely darkened his life. And the only one who could help him see even a spot of light was his younger brother.In his teenage years, Jeremy had to carry the heaviest weight on his shoulders. If it’s not for Dave, he could h
Criminal, that torturing word.The moment Dave uttered that word, his heart agonizingly broke. His confession, in an instant, took him to that gruesome and haunting night when he was nothing but a horrible monster.Year 2009, the night of his younger brother’s 14th birthday when he thought that his mom was busy in the kitchen preparing for the surprise birthday dinner for Jeremy. While he was in his room, suddenly the door opened.Dave’s body froze when he got caught using illegal drugs. With his mom’s widened eyes, both of them got completely shocked. His extreme nervousness made him throw the drugs in a rush, hands were quivering.Total gloom darkened Leona Sean’s face. Her steps towards her son got heavier. Her beautiful world fell apart.“W..Will you.. turn me in.. to the p..police.. this time?” Dave fearfully asked with his trembling voice and bloody red eyes.Leona
That phone call, in an instant, darkened his bright day. He was sure who was on the other line. That voice, he knew it.That was him, the old man whom he ran into Campbell Park across Tiffany Blue the night when odd occurrences terribly knocked him with shocking terror and absurd affliction. That was nine years ago but Jeremy could still remember him as clear as day. But that was not the first and last time their paths crossed.Five years ago, that old man suddenly showed up on Desf Road and gave him the black silk thread bracelet. And even until now, how that old man quickly disppeared before his sight on that endless and empty road still bothered him.When that old man called him Heron from the other line, for the first time in so many years, that name began to haunt him again. Like flashes of lightning that suddenly disturbed the tranquil dark sky, strikes of overwhelming fear started to frighten him.Jeremy sped up.
Serin suddenly woke up. That scenario in her dream was filled with strange familiarity.That mountain. That sword. That guy. Those men on horses. That old man.She could not help but feel like she had already seen them before, not in her dreams but in real life.In haste, she left the bed and walked straight to the closet. As soon as she opened it, she got her black dress.Looking at the embroidered name on the back collar, she felt sudden pain.She did have a name but her identity had remained mysterious. Her memory was still completely empty.Eyes locked on her black
'I'm glad that you're finally here.. right next to me.' It was like a sweet tune to her heart. Serin flashed a warm smile. The pouring rain became a beautiful shower in her teary eyes.No more hesitation, Jeremy fearlessly faced her. The girl, who was standing before him, had given him unfeigned strength during his silent battles. He had yearned for her which felt like forever. Every day and every night, he had waited for this moment. If it's just a dream, he did not want to wake up. But Jeremy was not dreaming, it's real. He was looking into Serin's beautiful eyes."Welcome back. It's nice to see you again." He was floating in a surge of profound happiness. Words alone could not describe what he was feeling at the moment.Serin exchanged tearful smiles with him. Her heart was also exclaiming in unexplainable delight. All those shared moments with him flashed back. From the first time their longing eyes met to the saddest day they p
When Jeremy began to notice that Dave had been treating him completely different from how he used to, he already knew why. Slowly getting closer to Serin, Dave had been falling for Serin. And with the fact that Jeremy was the one who found her on Desf Road and rescued her on that rainy night, Dave’s jealousy started to consume him. That was what Jeremy thought, but the painful truth was, Dave had silently hated him even before Serin came to his life.As his condition got horribly worse, Dave buried himself in a deeper state of misery. Since he fell terribly ill the day after his mom passed away, he had become miserably hopeless. He had been tortured and haunted by his own demons in his agitated mind. His own misery completely darkened his life. And the only one who could help him see even a spot of light was his younger brother.In his teenage years, Jeremy had to carry the heaviest weight on his shoulders. If it’s not for Dave, he could h
Five years ago."I will send you the exact address, sir." A male voice said on the other line."You have done such a great job. I will call you if I need something. Thank you." Dave ended the phone call. Nervousness began to tremble him while hurrying downstairs.Carl, the private detective that he had hired, managed to find Yenny in just four weeks.As soon as he walked past the living room, someone, who was comfortably sitting on the luxuriously-looking sofa, caught his eyes. He stopped walking. 'What is she doing here?'"Hi, Dave!" Gail greeted him. She rose up from sitting and walked to where he was standing. She was displaying her beautiful smile. "Where are you going? You must be in a rush.""What brings you here?" He asked coldly."You still have the courage to show up this house after you caused a scene here a month ago?" Jeremy showed up. He was talking about the nig
Gail simpered. "You think you can fool me??" Gail thought that Dave was just fooling around to tease her since he already knew that she had feelings for Jeremy."What if she really likes my brother, will you do something?""I won't do anything because that's not true and that will never happen." There was certainty in her voice. "Since when did you become fond of playing jokes on someone?She let out a heavy sigh. "Driving for almost three hours now must bore you. If boredom is killing you, play some music. Stop spitting non-sense.""What will I get if I play a joke on you?" He sounded so serious while his eyes were focused on driving.Gail looked at him. How his face plastered seriousness could tell that he was no longer teasing her. That's what Gail felt but the truth was, Dave was only acting. He had to fake seriousness in his voice and expression to persuade her that he was telling the truth.