YSABELLERonan waited for me to get done with dressing up a plain black dress. I'm glad I brought some dresses with the thought of using them randomly. After wearing not-so-high heels, I ran to where Ronan was, patiently waiting for someone like me.His eyes lingered on my whole being before it fell in my eyes. His eyes smiled, the same as mine, biting my lips in embarrassment.I didn't put on too much makeup since it was already evening, and I'm afraid I'm having trouble taking it off later since I had already showered.His arms suddenly wrapped around my waist and pulled me closer to his as he whispered, “Gorgeous.”He was about to kiss me but I moved my head away.“If I let you, you won't stop.”His Cheshire cat grin was exposed, making me breathless. Why is he so damn gorgeous with simple casual attire?“Fine.”He led me out of the room and headed to the… Next room?I switched glances at the door of our room and the exclusive room beside ours.Why here?“It's raining hard outside
RONAN As I opened my eyes, I slightly lifted my head only to realize that Belle’s naked body was crushing mine. My face was stuffed in her breasts, and I saw that she slowly opened her eyes while moaning.I stare at her with amusement. Damn! She's so stunning with her messy hair. I can't believe this gorgeous woman is mine. After a few moments of staring at her, mesmerized by her beauty, she finally noticed I was awake.My eyes meet her, enticing lazy eyes. She looked at me with raised eyebrows before I smirked. She looked away as her cheeks turned rosy red.A chuckle left my lips as I went back in snuggling on her chest. They were very soft and comfortable to lie down with.I pulled her naked warm body for a tighter embrace as I stuffed herself closer to my unclothed body. This feels so good."Good morning." I rasped out."Morning." She uttered a word that was barely hearable.“What are we going to do today?" I asked as I positioned myself on top of her. She looks away. "I'm… “ s
120 YSABELLE I laid down on the beach chair under the parasol as I was tired from playing with the twins. The nannies took over my role while Cleo joined me, watching over them. I can see she's smiling today, and I believe she's in a good mood. “I wish I had twins, too.” She commented while amusement plastered in her eyes, gazing at the twins playing in the sand through the seaside. “Ask for one first, not two.” I joked. “Why not? Two is a double blessing.” “You'll have a double headache, too.” She laughed at my response, which made me smile. Indeed, having twins is a headache, but by the end of the day, it's them who will give you strength and courage to move forward. Like I'm doing my best every day just for them and nothing else. I was alone before, so it's difficult to cope with what's lacking, but now that Ronan has come into our life, everything seems not heavy anymore. I have someone to rely on while facing the future. A smile crept on my lips as I took a sip of my
YSABELLE My head pounded with tension as fear squirmed at the back of my mind. Before I could glance at the twins, I felt an arm wrapped around me.It's Ronan holding the gun he owned together with Tristan, exchanging bullets with the man who fired first. He and Ronan pushed me with Cleo at the back of the huge tree.“Wait– the twins, Ronan!”My whole body trembled as I covered my ears, but at the same time, I tried to look over the trunk, worried for my kid's safety. But I felt Ronan's hand lightly pushing me back.“Stay here.” He said before gesturing to Tristan to cover him as he sprinted towards the twins and the nannies.I hope they're fine.Their guns sounded a boom like a canon, causing me to feel more anxious every second. Cleo couldn't help but tighten her grip around my arm as she worriedly glanced at Tristan.But as I looked at Tristan, I caught a glimpse of a man who caused the scene.“Paul?”“Paul?... Paul?! That jerk asshole motherfucker traitor?!” Cleo gritted her teet
YSABELLE “Who's there?”My heart was pounding wildly as I held the doorknob, stopping it from moving downward.“It's me.” I let out a sigh of relief as soon as I heard the familiar voice. I hastily opened the door, and Ronan's worn-out expression was the first thing I saw.“Ronan!” I crashed myself into him, causing him to almost lose his balance, but he still managed to hold on to me tightly. “Are you okay?”“Yeah, I forgot to take my key.” He said as I felt his warm hand on my back, caressing my hair softly.“Where is he?”He let out a frustrated sigh. “He escaped.” “How–! How did he find us? Did you tell anyone about our vacation trip?” I exclaimed in frustration. I felt his chest heave as he tightly wrapped his arms around my waist and lifted me until we entered the room.“It's just us and my secretary.” He calmly responded. “The twins? Are they okay?”I nodded. “Yes. They're sleeping.” And pulled away from him when I noticed Cleo on the couch.She grinned as she slowly got of
RONAN I woke up when I felt Belle tossing on the bed beside me. As I gaze at her, she looks distressed while moaning.“Belle?” I tap her cheek and stop her legs from kicking the blanket off the bed. “Belle, wake up.”“Skdjfnm… d-don't…”My brows furrowed as she mumbled something I didn't understand. This time, I put a bit of strength in tapping her cheeks. Just then, I realized she was sweating so much.I tense when she tightly grips her fingers in my sleeve while breathing heavily as if she's scared of something.“RONAN!!””BELLE!” I yelled, which made her open her eyes, and tears fell down her cheeks.She looks like having a bad nightmare.When I tried to approach her, she distanced herself, which gave a pang in my heart. Still, I tried to calm her down while weeping in tears. She looks like in deep pain while sobbing on my chest.But her next words made me stiffened.It's about betraying.As I was about to answer her, she immediately ran to the bathroom and locked the door, leavin
YSABELLEI keep glancing at my phone, I mean Ashton's phone, and I am hesitating to call Ronan as soon as we land in Paris. We just arrived, and I'm worried about Ronan, who stayed in the Philippines. He said he needed to find Paul as soon as possible with the help of the Filipino authorities.Is he angry? He was somewhat pissed that I've been avoiding him after that nightmare.I don't know why I suddenly feel fear every time I look at Ronan. Am I really doubting him? I need to breathe and forget this doubt in my chest, forget that stupid nightmare.“Did you just leave him like that?” I was startled at Cleo’s voice beside me.I almost forgot that she and her fiancee were also coming with us. I threw the phone inside my bag. “I didn't leave him. He needs to stay. Also, we will see each other in New York soon.”We entered the Mercedes-Benz, which was waiting for us outside the airport. As usual, Ronan’s bodyguards were everywhere as we arrived in Paris.“You two were so engrossed with
YSABELLEAs we were having breakfast, I couldn't stop thinking about Ronan. Ashton's phone still can't be found, which added to my frustration.“Girl, there's a possibility that Jessica might call you–”“I don't have my phone, Cleo.” I hissed.“My bad.” I rolled my eyes at her sarcastic tone. “If she will call here, tell me, not my Mom, okay?”“Yeah, yeah.”I continued my food while gazing at the twins with the nannies. But this woman beside me disturbed my inner thoughts again.With a glare, I turned to her.“I'm going home.”“Okay. Take care.” I blandly replied.Her house was only a few kilometers away from here, so she would only return here if she got bored.Since the fashion week was done last month, she has been unemployed for weeks. She rejected the offers from the other brands just to pamper herself after the tiring fashion week. After our breakfast, Cleo followed me inside my room. “Just call your fiancee if you're lonely, not me.” She said as she jumped on the beanbag. Do
YSABELLEI woke up when a hand accidentally hit my face. I groaned in pain and got up only to see Amara sleeping soundly beside me. A chuckle escaped from me while caressing my cheek.It's not that painful, though.I covered Amara with a blanket and got off the bed. I glanced at the clock marked four am. It was early, but I couldn't go back to sleep, so I decided to waste some of the hours jogging around the mansion to replenish my mind.I was about to enter my room but the door of Jacob’s room suddenly opened. Jacob came out of the room, dragging his luggage behind him. I approached him with a confused look in my eyes. “Jacob, where are you going?”“I have an early flight to Australia.”My brows furrowed. “Why? I mean, Ronan would–”“Classes are starting next week. I already bid my goodbye to Dad, Ashley, and Amara last night.”He looked down, avoiding my eyes as if he were guilty of something.“That's… earlier than I thought.”I scratched the back of my neck as silence between us
YSABELLEI open the door of the police car because I don't plan to ride Ronan's car. But Ronan closed the door and turned me around to face him."Belle, it's not what you think. Nothing happened between us–” I pushed him in irritation, but he only grabbed my hand and pinned me to the car. "Please believe me." He pleaded.I refused to meet his eyes as I struggled to pull my hand away from his grip and push him out of my way. But he's a man, and I'm only a woman who couldn't even move this guy away from me."Get out of my face." I snarled.His Adam's apple moves before firmly saying, "No."I'm tired. I don't want to argue with him. Also, there are people around us.I avoided his eyes but only to see Jacob's inside the police mobile, silently waiting."Talk to him."Through my peripheral vision, I saw him looking in the direction I was staring. He slowly let go of my wrist while sighing deeply. With furrowed brows, I glared at him and saw him only solemnly staring at Jacob."Don't just s
YSABELLE"Jacob? Are you alright-"Before I could even continue my words, Candice suddenly pushed me, causing me to fall on the floor. She immediately sat on my stomach, wrapping her fingers tightly around my neck."Don't let your guard down, bitch,"I tightly shut my eyes as I struggled under her, trying to push her and take her hands off of me. Damn it! I'm losing my breath and it feels like my veins are about to explode any moment now.With gritted teeth, I also did the same to her neck, burying my nails in her skin and I'm doing my best to escape from this nightmare–"Enough!"Suddenly, the weight in my stomach disappeared, as well as the violent hands of Candice from my neck. I coughed so hard, trying to catch my breath while caressing my neck from the pain she had caused.Shit! I almost became a memory! Sweat trickled down my temple as I hazily looked in front of me, trying to focus my sight on the person who took Candice off of me.But my eyes widened to see an unexpected man
YSABELLEI anxiously swallowed the lump stuck in my throat as I stared at Candice intently, waiting for her response. She inhaled sharply as her eyes didn't leave mine. Suspicion lingered in her eyes and I can't help but curl my toes in nervousness.If she's dumb enough to believe my words–"Okay."My left brow rose abruptly.Uhmm... I didn't expect that, but that's what I want to happen.With a sigh, she reached for my chain around my ankle as she took out the keys from her pocket. The corner of my lips lifted when she finally inserted the key in a lock."If you had just done that before, we wouldn't have led to this kidnapped thingy." She mumbled under her breath. Once she released my ankle, her face lifted on mine. "So-"I strike her face with my knee, causing her to fall on the ground with loud screams in pain."FUCKI"I whimpered in pain as I caressed the knee I used because of the strong impact it created on her face. I bet I broke her nose."Yeah, fuck you bitch." I said under
YSABELLE"Congratulations! You have been fooled for the second time!"My chest twisted in pain as my eyes wavered while staring at the picture on Candice's phone. I hate seeing him on the bed with another woman. It felt like the past resurfaced again and again every time Ronan interacted with them.However, as I kept staring at the photo, Ronan was sleeping in an uncomfortable position, which made me frown. He never sleeps on his stomach because it makes him feel uncomfortable, and his neck the next morning would definitely give him pain.Something is not right.My eyes caught Candice behind the phone, grinning from ear to ear while staring at me as if waiting for something interesting to happen.Did she take the picture? For what? To brag about it to me? If she likes Ronan that much, why does she let that woman sleep with Ronan?I trust Ronan... after all those years we've been together... I know he won't waste it just like before. But I have the right to get mad and feel betrayed.A
RONANI kicked the door in rage as I stormed out of the club where I last saw that woman. I did everything I could to find her information and make sure I could get hold of her. But the owner of the club didn't know the woman. She's not a regular here.I had already sent the little information I'd got to Kevin to do the rest of locating this woman. I should not have left that morning. I only want confirmation if something happened between us or not.As far as I remember, I didn't get drunk that much to the point that I collapsed and blacked out. Did she put anything in my drinks? No, she didn't offer me anything.Damn! My head is aching up now.I slammed the door of my Ferrari, and the first thing I saw when I entered the car was Belle's picture on my dashboard, together with my children.She was so gorgeous with those smiles.My chest twisted in pain as the face of the woman came across my mind."Jesus, what have I done?" I tightly shut my eyes in fury as my fingers tightened around
YSABELLEA door was wide open behind me. With a small light coming from outside the door, a silhouette of a woman at the doorway sent shivers down my spine. Though, I can't clearly see her face due to the darkness inside the room.Who is she?-- Wait... Where's Jacob?“Who's there?” I asked as I was about to try to stand on the ground, getting my balance, but a chuckle echoed inside the room, which made me freeze.That familiar laugh…My pulse anxiously thrummed as I squinted my eyes to focus on the face of this lady wearing a dress with short, wavy hair.A sly grin formed on her lips, which made my legs tremble in fear."Ca-Candice?"It couldn't be right… I abruptly closed my eyes when the lights suddenly switched on."Yes, dear."My soul almost left my body upon hearing her voice. Is it really her? I slowly raised my gaze and met her grinning face. "When have you been out?" She wore blonde artificial hair and put on heavy makeup. Maybe to make sure no one recognizes her."You don'
YSABELLEJacob doesn't have any choice but to follow me inside the building. I know he's scared to face Ronan, but I don't want him to bury a rage deep down in his heart about Ronan.We headed straight to the CEO's office but found his office empty. He's not around, and neither is his secretary.I called the receptionist through Ronan's telephone, and a woman answered immediately."Hi. This is Belle Volkov. Where's Ronan?""Good day, Ms. Volkov. As far as I know, Mr. Volkov is not around."My brows furrowed in confusion. "What do you mean he's not around?""Mr. Volkov didn't come to work."My ears perked at her words as my jaw clenched.If the people here tell me he's absent from work, it means Ronan has no other outdoor meeting or anything related to the company.Where is he? He's not at home, and if he goes somewhere not related to work, he always tells me so I won't get worried. But why he didn't tell me anything today? Because he's angry?"Where's his secretary?""He's on sick lea
YSABELLE “Why didn't you talk to him?”“He refused to let me visit Mom, so there's no need to ask his permission to go back to Australia.”I can sense his irritation just by mentioning Ronan. I can't blame him. Ronan just does whatever he wants, not even realizing what Jacob might have felt.He's just a child wanting to see his parents and know how they are doing. But Ronan didn't understand his feelings, which added to Jacob's frustration.“He still needs to know. Wait here, I will call him.”I walked to the door, but he stopped me by holding my hand.“He's busy and still angry at me. Also…” He looked away and turned his back on me as he let go of my hand. “I don't want to see or talk to him.”“Jacob, he's only doing this for your own good. You already know the past of your mother and your biological father, right?”“I just want to talk to them. Is that a crime?”I was taken aback at his words.“N-No, it's not.”He stared at me with mixed emotions. His eyes filled with anger, pain,