Vanna's POVI am alone in my room sipping from this bottle. I am trapped in our own home. The situation has been manipulated and rushed. I don’t know what happened or why my parents took me away.“Bullshit!” I throw it somewhere, then fall silent. The only sound that echoes off the walls is the breaking of the bottle.Hours have passed, and I know it won’t be long before they open the door. It’s dinner time; someone will bring food here. I composed myself and waited a bit.I was leaning against the door when I heard soft footsteps from outside. Someone is coming.They are approaching my room.When the door opened, I was shocked by what I saw. It’s not our maid or Alfred. It’s not my mom or dad; how did she get into our house?“W-why are you here?” I stammered, my lips parted as I stared intently at her figure, from between her eyes to her entire form.It’s Mrs. Catriona.“I’m sorry for last time,” she said tersely, gently clasping her hands as she slowly stepped inside without permiss
Magnus' POVI didn’t hesitate when I reached the huge gate; I started to park my motorcycle behind the trees. I knew the secret path from the back that led inside—an escape route.Just like before, the grass was overgrown, but the path remained somewhat clear. I began checking my backpack and took out my survival knife.I needed to unlock the padlock there. Luckily, I knew how to fiddle with things, and I managed to open it. I kicked it hard, and the door creaked slightly open."Damn it!" I grabbed my bag and squatted down, hearing footsteps above me. The grass concealed me, so they didn’t see me. They were carrying high-caliber guns.I knew they were guarding the perimeter. I understood my aunt Cat’s plan. She took Vanna because that was her weakness. Despite what she had said, I still couldn’t believe that Jay and Vanna were her children. How could that be?What an outrageous claim.I wouldn't accept he
Vanna's POV"You answered!""Yes, it's you. You are my daughter, and I'm your real mother.""That can't be!""Yes, it is! I am your true mother, your brother is Jay, and I found you a long time ago. I just gathered the courage to introduce myself now, knowing that you're with this man, whom I least expected to be your husband. He's not meant for anyone, not even you, my child." Mrs. Catriona said, which was the reason why tears I had been holding back started to spill down my cheeks."Listen, Vanna. I didn't mean to..." Magnus interrupted us."Have you known for a long time?" I asked, my voice filled with hurt.He didn't answer.I covered my mouth in shock."All this time, Magnus?"He shook his head softly. "No.""Then when?!"I shifted my gaze between the two people there."I am doing this for you, Vanna. Please listen." Mrs. Catriona slowly walked closer to me. But I stepped back a bit; I co
Magnus' POVWe were on the road at that hour, still on the motorcycle. Vanna was holding onto my waist, clearly terrified of how I was driving.“We’re almost there,” I said to her. We were heading to the group's hideout, the secret place with Jay.“Don't move, Vanna. I'm going to speed up.” At that moment, I accelerated to full speed.That’s also how I was thinking about how to get through this. Everyone in the organization knew about the ordeal to kill Vanna. Fuck them!One of the rules of the organization is that an ordeal must be executed, especially once agreed upon by the three leaders. The triad.The main leader they call Santo, the second leader named Helena, and the third, one of Romero's sons, Mr. Horizon.I need to talk to them, one by one. I have to plead that they shouldn't go through with it.The first thing to do is to reverse the ordeal. I will take Vanna to them and explain th
Vanna's POVMagnus and I returned to the path we took earlier. He had a gut feeling that something was wrong. If there’s one thing we needed to do now, it was to trust Mrs. Catriona.She's in the hospital now.We needed to hurry."Hurry, Magnus. We might get outrun by the enemies.""I am," he replied, visibly unsettled while driving. I could tell he was worried about me.I also noticed that Jay had gone quiet. Even with a bandage on his stomach, I knew he was in pain."Kuya, please don’t fall asleep. We're almost at the hospital," I said, holding his hand.He forced a bitter smile and grasped my hand back. "I'm sorry, Vanna."I shook my head. "Shh, don’t be sorry. I know you did that to help me.""Please don’t be mad at me, Vanna.""I won’t." I smiled despite my teary face.I hugged Jay, wanting to ease the pain he felt. Through the rearview mirror, I saw Magnus glancing
Magnus' POVI was about to check on Vanna on the second floor, ready to enter the room when I heard them talking inside about something. That’s when I realized everything.Aunt Catriona spilled the truth."He helped me to stand again, he offered me everything. I loved him, more than I loved your father, but because of the organizations he was involved with and the illegal companies, my life was in danger. At that time, I remembered the truth within myself; I asked for his approval to search for my children, and he agreed. I left, even though it hurt me inside. I saw you, and I was disappointed when I found out you were living with Maximo's mortal enemy. I knew you would be caught in the crossfire when Magnus' uncle sought revenge on the Shaw family because you were there."I heard some of what Aunt Catriona said. I was behind the door at that moment, listening with suppressed tears. I never thought that was what really happened.Aunt Catriona knew everything, and she understood what I
Magnus' POVOnce I received treatment, I insisted on being discharged right away. Vanna stayed with me the whole time. She was with me before I went into the emergency room, and when we came out, the investigation team approached us, but Aunt Catriona handled it without revealing any information."I'll drive," Vanna said at that moment. Aunt Catriona lent us one of her vehicles."Okay.""Tell me where to go," Vanna started the engine like a pro, fully prepared for this kind of situation."Alright, let’s head south. We’ll go that way.""Got it.""I need to call Peruvian." I said, quickly typing on my phone, and he answered shortly after."Hey dude!" he exclaimed immediately."Peruvian. I need your help!""What happened?" he asked, concern creeping into his voice."Are you okay? Is everyone alright? Austin called me too; someone is investigating him about you. It seems like they’re hunting for you and Vanna.""Yes, dude. We need to disappear; we’re going to set up a crime scene. We have
Magnus' POVAfter we cheered, I chided Peruvian again."What the hell are you hooking up during the day, you twerp? You're really something!""Why, is there a time for getting scratched?""Oh, how gross you are!" I rolled my eyes in disgust.Vanna, standing to the side, visibly couldn't join in on our topic."Well, back to our discussion. We're planning to go tomorrow, dude. I'll let Aunt Catriona find a middleman, it would be better if they're part of the organization to confirm the tragedy.""You're not fooling me, huh? So it's certain then?" Peruvian pressed further."I'm dead sure, man.""And we can pay you, whatever it takes, Peruvian… just help us," Vanna added, clearly serious."I'm not interested in the payment, Van." Peruvian countered."That's surprising, you're turning down money for the first time, Peruv?" I chimed in.He shook his head. "I can't ask for money from someone I owe, Magnus. You know that." He said, tapping my arm."We're brothers," he added."Thanks, man.""I