YSABELLE The sound of Candice's father, Mr. Willow, inside the home, made my hair on my arms stand up. With certainty that it was his voice, I cautiously peered in the window once more. I first saw the grumpy face of Mr. Willow while staring at his right front.I couldn't see the person he was looking at from a distance. I can't even hear anything after Mr. Willow scowled at him for being loud. Is this charge kidnapping? Jacob voluntarily comes along with him and Mr. Willow is his grandfather. Also, I'm trespassing on this private property. God knows who owns this place.My pulse was racing while adhering to the wall. My whole body stiffened against the cold and nervous about what to do right now.But my eyes widened when I heard footsteps. Adrenaline rushed through me and carefully ran behind the corner without looking if someone was out there, but I was glad no one caught me.I looked around and saw a closed door. I believe this is a back door.Not wanting to get caught but needi
YSABELLE I groaned in pain when Mr. Willow yanked my hair, forcibly dragging me out of the cabinet. Fear enveloped me as we exited from the kitchen.The hell?I couldn't grasp anything but stumble on my feet and refrain from digging on my scalp. I winced in pain when I suddenly flew on the floor.“I know you will only cause trouble, Ms. Cortez.” He hissed as he closed the door.My eyes went wide as I sprinted and banged on the door. But too late, he had already locked the door.As I knew his presence was still behind the door, I dared to question him.“Why did you have to abduct Jacob? You could speak with Ronan–”I stopped when he snorted.“I'm pleased with the sum he offered, but if I don't get the boy, his real father will murder me.”My ears perked up at his words.“Y-You know Jacob's father?”“I'm sorry, I don't have any choice and I can't return the money given by Mr. Volkov.”Footsteps slowly moved away from the door, taken aback and banged at the door again with my firm fist.
YSABELLE I walked back and forth in front of the closed door where that masked guy exited without even saying anything after he didn't take my bait. Seriously? He didn't even laugh at my idea to get his own child.Of course, I was just bluffing. I won't backstab Ronan just to save my life. I will not leave here without Jacob.“But first… how to get out?”Damn it.A smile crept on my lips as I thought of something useful this time.“Hello? Is anyone out there?” I banged at the door, enough that unseen creatures woke up. “I urgently need to use the bathroom!” I pleaded while acting as if the shit was on the verge of coming out.But the whole house was still quiet as always. Are there even people living here? Why is it so quiet?“Hey! Let me use the bathroom for once! It's coming out!!” Still banging at the door as if I want to wreck it and get out of here. “Do you want this house to smell like shit? I'm doing it!! Right here at the door–”The door suddenly opened and Mr. Willow's dis
YSABELLE I gazed at him and then Jacob and back at Connor again, confused at the words that came out of his mouth.“H-How come? You've only known for–”“Let's not talk here.” He suddenly pulled my wrists. “Jacob, go to sleep.” And exited the room.I didn't hesitate to let him drag me out of the room as I was still too stunned to digest the situation.Connor and Jacob?Jacob and Connor?How can they be a father and son? Did they know each other before? Candice had already carried the child in her arms when Ronan divorced me. Before that… Did Connor and Candice have already been in a relationship way back that time? Before I even met Connor?I was distracted by the hasty footsteps from the exit door. Mr. Willow's displeased face greeted us.“Connor, she escaped–” His eyes locked on mine.I swallowed the lump in my throat, seeing the old graybeard getting angry because I escaped from his hands.“Go back to your post.” Connor coldly commanded him.He didn't say anything and just walked
YSABELLE After an hour of crying silently inside the car, I grunt when the car runs past a bumpy thing on the road, and then it continues again and again. I believe we're on a rocky road.I noticed our surroundings. We were in a remote area. Towering trees were the only ones I could see everywhere. Are we going to another remote house again? I glance at Connor, who's sleeping in the passenger seat, the same with Jacob beside me. Now I'm bothered about where we are going.Following Connor's demands is the only thing to do. If he wants me to behave, I will. Until I get his trust again.But won't that make me an awful person?I rolled my eyes as I glared at Connor intently. For that person who only thinks what's best for him, his feelings don't matter to me.The car suddenly stopped. I looked outside and saw a modern house.Again? In the middle of the forest?I didn't know Connor had properties here in New York City. Or are we even in New York after the long drive over and over again?
YSABELLEI worriedly looked at his bleeding foot. He didn't look hurt, but the blood had already streamed down the concrete stairs. I was about to carry him but he ran upstairs."Don't run away!" I hurriedly held his arm hastily when I caught him and carried him in my arms. "Can't you see your bleeding? Let's treat that before your Dada sees it. You don't know how he gets angry."I carried him downstairs to the kitchen and looked for the first aid kit, which I hope Connor has. I placed him on the table to get done with his wound. Jacob didn't even wince in pain when I cleaned the blood on his foot. A smile crept on lips, seeing him only enduring it by pouting his lips.I don't know if he's only acting maturely or acting bravely in front of me.As I was treating the cut, which I'm glad that it wasn't severe, I looked around, wondering where Connor was. But my eyes caught Jacob staring at me intently. He then avoided me when he noticed my smile. I really don't know if he likes me or n
YSABELLEShe's a black woman wearing a provocative white tight dress, carrying a suitcase while munching bubble gum in her mouth. We let out a sigh of relief at the same time. But I eventually frown at her presence inside the house."I'm asking you," I repeated.She rudely rolled her eyes. "Kelly Thomas, a nurse.""A nurse?" My brows furrowed at her remarks. "Why is there a nurse in the house?"Her perfectly shaded brow rose. "Uhmm, I have no obligation to answer you, duh. You're not my boss. Ciao!" She walked away in a sophisticated way.I stared at her perfectly shaped body as her hips swayed. "She scared me to death, but her rudeness made my jaw drop."I admit she's gorgeous and hot, but I don't think she's Connor's type. Why does Connor have a lot of women? I didn't know he was a Playboy jerk.But what is she even doing here? Who's sick? The people who were injured in the commotion last night?I gaze at the bedroom doors, confused that someone else is here without us noticing. I a
YSABELLEThe woman looked sick as she ran her eyes on me, curious at my sudden appearance. Му eyes squinted as I saw a scar under her chin, but I think it's a tattoo or whatever."Who are you?!""Belle!" I was startled by her roar. "I-I'm Ysabelle Cortez."I gaze down at the picture frame, which thankfully didn't break an inch. I immediately placed it back on the bedside table with a trembling hand.I looked back at her, and she looked scared by how her eyes widened behind those long black strands of hair on her face."C-Cortez?" She mentioned my family name in horror. As I nodded slowly, her eyes shook in fear, and she ran to the corner hysterically. "No... No... No!"My lips parted at her sudden action as I tried to approach."Are you ok-""GET OUT!"I jumped off my feet and her raging eyes met mine. What makes her mad? What did I do wrong?She suddenly attacked me but I abruptly stayed away from her and half ran to the stairs."I'm sorry if I invaded your room, but Connor abducted