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
YSABELLE “Why didn't you tell me?” Ronan’s jaw clenched as he stared at me, causing my legs to weaken. I know he's angry at me for not telling what Connor had said.“I'm afraid you will act madly–”“Of course I am!”I flinched at his sudden outburst and immediately covered his mouth. I pulled him out of the hallway and entered his office. “Ronan, I'm sorry. But I am also hesitant to believe what Connor said. We need confirmation to clarify the facts first before getting furious.”He walked back and forth in front of me, not even listening to my words. He angrily scratched his head and slammed his body off the couch; aggravation was painted all over his face. “Ronan…” I lowered down, caressing his thigh to get his attention. “Tell me what you are thinking.”“I'm confused.”“Which is it?”He sighed deeply and met my eyes; the wrinkles in between his brows made me frown as well.“If Connor is my brother on my father's side, how can he be a father of Jacob? Jacob and I don't have any
YSABELLE A smile crept on my lips, seeing her unexpected reaction. “Is this place more comfortable than the actual jail?” I whispered, enough not to hear the two individuals at the door.But clearly enough for her to understand what I meant.“Get up and talk to me normally.” I hissed. “Or do you want that police officer to know that you're faking it to avoid the real prison?” I pulled down her long skirt, covering her bare legs. “You know, I have all the means to make this quicker than Ronan. He's just playing gently to you because you're Jacob's mother.” I harshly let go of her chin. “But not to me.” I leaned back on the couch and crossed my arms.“She's fine, and her handcuffs did not come off,” I said to the nurse and police officer. They let out a sigh and gazed down at Candice on the floor.“Call us if it happens again, Ms. Cortez.”I nod and give us privacy again. Through my peripheral vision, Candice sat down on the floor.“I want to see my son.” She firmly spoke.The audaci