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
YSABELLE Extreme horror and fury delved into me as I witnessed Jacob being savagely harmed by Connor. Without thinking too much, I grabbed the vase in the corner and smashed it on his head, causing him to stop and wince at the pain on his head.I immediately carried Jacob and ran to the main door but I realized there were a lot of armed men behind the door. My pulse was pounding as I looked back at the kitchen door, afraid that Connor might follow us with a gun. I then sprinted to the window which I used as a door earlier.Did I severely injure his head? Did I kill him?I met the end of the narrow pathway. What should I do? What will I do?I panicked as I adjusted Jacob in my arms and noticed his silent sobbing. I can't blame him for choosing to be with Connor. He just doesn't know how cruel he was.When I gaze up at the concrete wall, it's not that high, but I need a platform to climb to the top of the wall.Placing Jacob to the ground, I held his face to look at me. His eyes were
RONAN I chugged down the whiskey as I watched the sun through the window, slowly appearing behind those white oak trees. I leaned at the bed frame as I closed my eyes in frustration. Another day has come again and another night has passed that I didn't sleep a wink. We still can't find Belle and Jacob. I'm already enraged that we couldn't catch Connor the other night, taking Belle and Jacob inside the car. If only I hadn't gotten upset at Belle, she would have been with me now, finding Jacob together. But… I devastatingly run my hands through my hair, furious at myself. I'm so damn worried about their safety. If… he touched them. If ever that asshole hurt them both… I won't think twice to kill Connor myself. Even if he says he's my brother. The door suddenly opened and Ashley, who just woke up, walked inside my bedroom. I immediately hide the alcohol under my bed and wipe my mouth. I hope the nasty scent of the alcohol is not strong enough to smell by a littl
YSABELLE As soon as we arrived at the nearest hospital, a doctor came running in our direction.“Please, he needs medical attention!” I panicked as soon as I saw Jacob's wounds and bruises on his butt and thigh when the water police, who rescued us, carefully laid Jacob on the wheeled stretcher.They immediately rushed Jacob to the emergency room, but Jacob suddenly held my hand. With a tight grasp in his hand, I smiled at him to assure him he was okay in their hands. But when we reached the emergency room entrance, the nurse stopped me.“I apologize, but you're not allowed inside–”“The child needs me!” I couldn't help but exclaim in rage.My pulse was pounding as I glared at her at full intent.How can I leave Jacob in their hands? I can't trust anyone right now as I don't know where we are.The police officer behind me tapped my shoulder lightly.“I sincerely apologize, but it's in our protocols.” I saw how her eyes pleaded, causing me to gaze down at Jacob.I only exasperated s
101YSABELLE It's been three days since we managed to get away from Connor's grasp and Ronan was occupied in searching for Connor during those days.He became more busy than before. I even scolded him for neglecting his sleep and meals, but with just a kiss, all of my irritation faded in an instant.Of course, he didn't forget to become a father to the children and a loving fiancee of mine.As I was preparing for breakfast, a hastily footstep came down the stairs.I knew who owned those footsteps. It's Ronan. It's his routine every morning to wake up early, give morning kisses to the kids and then to me, and leave without even touching his breakfast. But since I was not in a mood today because of my menstruation, I stopped him as soon as he got near me, wearing the casual attire he usually wore these days.“Ronan, it's Sunday.” I frown as I glare at him.Sunday is family day. I hope he knows that.“I'm sorry, love–”“No excuses. Go back upstairs, change your clothes, and wake up th