“I do,” Rossie answered. “I will, Jared.”For the first time in a while, she saw his genuine smile again. It made her aware that she can lose that if she was not careful with her decisions. She almost lost all of him.“Do you want to come over?” she asked him. It had his eyes wide for a second. “My parents sure miss you,” she added.“God seemed to answer your prayer,” he said, smiling, completely ignoring her question. He stands up and offered his palm to her.“He always does,” she muttered, taking his hand and he helped her up. “Should I bring them something?”“Just see you and they’ll be happy enough.”“Alright.”But Jared insisted on bringing some food for the Delavigne, only for them to find out, no one was home. At first, they thought it was some prank but hell it wasn’t. Rossie searched all over but couldn’t find anyone so she decided to call Primrose.“Where?” she asked her sister.“We’re staying at a resort, dad’s friend invited us. You can come too, I’ll send the location.”“
It was dawn when Jared and Rossie finished. Looks like he made her exhausted that after he kissed her forehead and said goodnight, she was already sleeping so soundly. He was tired too but not super tired that he'd just fall asleep.Staring at his wife never gets old. He knew she was telling the truth but her anger got the best of him and he became cold. Then again, she warms his heart once more. There was something about Rossie that makes him tear down his walls and dive into her."I love you," he whispered, leaning in to kiss her forehead before he sleeps.The next day, both of them woke up late around one in the afternoon and they can already hear some noises in the house. Guess the family was back. They were thankful nobody decided to open up Rossie's door or they'll see them sleep together, some parts of their body not covered by the blanket."Still sleepy?" Rossie asked Jared when he lay still. "If you want I'll just get you breakfast.""No. I'll dress up in a bit too. I was jus
Chapter 54.2"What are we going to talk about, son?" Danny asked, his voice a little low. From the sound of it, Jared hinted that they knew what their daughter did.It has now had him in a dilemma if he should tell them that it doesn't matter now or just go with the flow after he asks them. He really didn't think much about this idea since he just got this from last night.Jared wants Rossie for himself and he wants her near him all the time. This could be manipulation but while she's at fault for something, he knows she has seen his worth and she won't be able to say no to him. But he needed to ask her parents first. Here goes nothing and he opened his mouth, "I was wondering if--""Yes," Emelda interrupted, getting teary-eyed. It had Jared's eyes widened. He has not said the part and they're saying yes already? He thought. "Our daughter did see her ex-boyfriend but she swore to us that it was under the premise of friends. We apologize for Rossie's behaviour the past few weeks and ou
Chapter 55 A little bit too sudden and uncalled for but Rossie had made up her mind to be with Jared and never lose him, so she said yes to his proposal to live with him. It's a little sad packing your things and the thought of leaving the place where you've spent years growing up. Rossie could not help but shed some tears. Jared said she can move in anytime and she's thinking the soonest the better. She's sure her parents won't miss her so much since they don't see each other often anyway but still, it was a little hard too. Midway to her packing, she hears a knock on her door. It could only be her mother since Prim was at school and Danny kept his distance saying it was best so he won't miss her that much. It's ridiculously heartbreaking but Rossie understands her father. "Come in!" she says. The door then opened, revealing the image of her mother, loneliness flashed on Emelda's face when she saw her daughter packing. She breathes in deeply and let it all out before coming over
Rossie's jaw dropped to see Ellisa in the mansion, greeting her with a banner that says, 'welcome home, homie' and she went to jump at her best friend. They hugged each other like they didn't meet at work. "Are you serious?" Rossie asked, squealing in excitement. "This is where you guys are moving? Are we really going to live under the same roof?" "Yes, we are, bitch!" Ellisa exclaimed, holding each other's hands and jumping like kids. "Surprise! Should I help you unpack?" "Really? You will help me?" "Duh!" Ellisa rolls her eyes. "Yes!" Again they both squealed which hurt the men's ears. Levius and Jared eyed each other, sighing at the same time, realizing that this will be chaotic living with their women but at least they won't have to worry as much. "We'll have your things delivered to our room," Jared told Rossie. "You two can help yourself. I have something to discuss with Jared," Levius told the women. "Excuse us!" Ellisa yells and dragged her inside the house. Now that
It was in the afternoon when Veronica finds out about the accession. She knew for a fact that it was coming but she has never imagined it too soon. Here it comes again when a new leader succeeds the title; it's that dangerous time again where one of them has a fifty percent chance of dying on the spot. Reporters are forbidden inside the location. Only big names and the members of their groups are allowed there. In the past, even some family members of the Corporal doesn't attend for the sake of their lives. Anyone in the family is a target on that day.Since Jared is the heir, it's mandatory that he attends it. After all, the assembly is for him and for everyone to recognize the new owner of the Corporal group. The attitude of the heir matters to all that will be there and thankfully enough, Jared has built a reputation for himself; one that sends chills down somebody's spine."Does Rossie even know who she married?" Veronica mumbled to herself. Jared loves keeping secrets and the la
It has only been five days since Rossie move in with Jared yet she feels like it's been months with him. Living with Ellisa and Levius was a bonus too. She doesn't have to call her best friend, she would just march to the other side of the mansion, and boom! Ellisa's there. And since they moved, their men were more busy than usual. They would come home later and they're also not the ones driving them to work anymore. For some reason since the day they move in, they got busier like so much busier it's already getting weird. Since Rossie got used to the graveyard shift, she woke up in the middle of the night even when she has no work. She looks around and realizes Jared wasn't home yet. This is the first time it happened. Maybe he is just a little late tonight.She was sure that she isn't the only one awake late in the night like this so she decided to get off the bed and maybe wander the living room or the kitchen and see if Ellisa is awake. In her pajamas, Rossie left their room. T
Seven in the morning and all Rossie did is stare at her husband's sleeping face. She couldn't sleep at all so she stayed staring at him. More and more she's questioning why Jared likes her. Everything about her is so ordinary, so boring and all but he was attracted to her. She guesses Jared just has bad taste or something.Earlier he said he was going to tell her something but then when they reached the room and lay down. In the next second, he was sound asleep. "You really worry me," Rossie whispers while caressing Jared's face. Around nine o'clock when Rossie got up and head down to the kitchen. There she sees Ellisa cooking something. That's what she has been smelling in the halls. "Do you need help?" she asks her best friend."Could you get some plates ready?""Only two of us, right?"Ellisa nodded and so she did what she was told, setting up the plates on the kitchen island. She also took out some pineapple juice from the fridge and pour them some. Five minutes and Ellisa was
The wedding bells just rang and the newlyweds came out of the church doors. Ellisa was looking so beautiful in her wedding gown and she looks as happy as I was in mine. Well, thanks to my best friend I got married so unexpectedly and fell in love with someone who set me free from a toxic manipulated relationship. I had to through a lot just to witness this moment with the love of my life and four-year-old holding mine and Jared's hand. His name is Caleb and no we didn't decide on that, Veronica did. She said it was the perfect name for the kid. Jared and I got married after the tradition was finally cut off with the help of Derek and Lily Adler. It was also unprecedented but he is now engaged to Stephanie Montreal. For some reason, Derek gave me Kenneth and now Caleb and he are best friends. Keille and Prim are busy studying and they seemed to be very compatible with each other. Whatever my sister chooses, I will always support her as how she has supported me through my ups and dow
Lara was summoned to the Corporal's house to check on Rossie. She just got the call and she immediately went. It has been a while since they saw each other and she heard that she has been kidnapped. And now she stands next to the Corporals waiting for Rossie to arrive with Jared and the others.The moment they see the cars, they all felt relieved and when they were finally in front and the doors opened, revealing those who went, the ladies cried. But what alarmed them was the fact that Rossie was unconscious, looking all pale, and worry was written all over Jared's face.Jared was assisted in getting the doors and they followed to the nearest room. Lara's kit was already there, and every apparatus she needed was ready in the nearest bedroom. Then she asked everyone out because she was also going to clean Rossie.When she was finally alone, she did her things and checked Rossie. The lady has weakened quite fast so she needed to insert some IV tubes because she was also dehydrated. She
Now that they had the exact location, Jared deactivated his live status and everything about the Corporal completely shut off, allowing no one to track whether his ranking remained or was replaced. He knew it was going to create a commotion but that is what he is trying to do. While they are on their way to the old rest house, Veronica finds herself decoding these codes from she knows who, Mister Sparacinos himself. He is trying to set a date and solicit half of the Corporal's property for Rossie. Veronica would do that if there were no other choice but they found and alternative and the men were already on their way to where he is. It's only a matter of time before all of this will be over. So she does her part and Keille too was helping her. They're hoping that if everything goes as planned, by tomorrow they will be able to hug Rossie again. If she had permission, she would've gone with them. It's different when she holds a gun, she could be useful but she rampages so nobody trus
In somewhere dark and stinky, Rossie and Kenneth were thrown by Garry's men into what seemed to be an attic of an old resthouse. It was full of dust and cobwebs. Unlike the room Derek got for her, this one has no light, no nothing and she was thankful the moon started to show and gave a little bit of moonlight. They have been in that car, traveling for so long and she feels thirsty. She was thankful Kenneth stayed by her side. At least she has company.She was so startled when her door flung open and then these big men came to get her. Kenneth barked and even tried biting one of them but he failed because he was so little they just tossed him. She had to cover him up and not let go of him. That's when Garry came and she knew he was a devil. They dragged them out of that mansion and into a car. No, here she is in wherever this place may be. "Don't worry, Kenneth." She pets the puppy who sleeps in her lap. "We'll be rescued and you'll return to Derek and I'll return home."It didn't
Papers on his desk, cold coffee on his side, Jared had fallen asleep on his desk again. He was so tired from trying to gain access to a blueprint of the Sparacinos' mansion. Spending hours staring at the screen had his eyes drooping and hurting so he was going to take a break and he fell into slumber.Now a knock on his door was disrupting his sleep and he groans, moving his arms and lifting his head. Ugh! His neck is stiff and he moved it side by side, groaning again. He hopes whoever comes inside has some good reason to wake him up."Come in," he said. The door flung open, revealing a breathless Keille. This kid was always so chill but who chase him that he's catching his breath?"I need to talk to you," Keille uttered. "You sound like some predator was chasing you," he remarks. "I went to the Sparacinos mansion and spoke with Rossie." Instantly Jared's eyes widened. Keille did something that reckless and he's in front of him unscathed. Jared was still shocked when Keille continu
From the second-floor terrace down to the long staircase and endless halls before the main doors, Veronica ran, breathless when she was outside. She just saw Keille driving a car and with unprecedented speed drove away from their mansion. She knows that Keille was not happy Rossie was still not rescued and he has been crept up by guilt. Raking her fingers through her hair, she could've done better. Early in the morning and they could lose another family member. What is Keille thinking?*It was so early in the morning but Keille couldn't wait anymore. He has been hearing Primrose cry for her sister and every time he sees her, his heart breaks. It is careless to just go straight into the Sparacinos' mansion but he could not think of any better way to do so. It doesn't matter if he gets shot. He deserves to be shot.The drive to the enemy's lair is an hour and a half drive but Keille got there in fifty with him accelerating every opportunity he could. It was like playing his game, only
Three days had passed and Jared still could not locate where they are hiding Rossie. They have infiltrated most of the Sparacinos' properties but there was still no sign of his wife. Soon enough they'll only have one choice but to check on their main mansion. The only problem is it was heavily guarded. It would be like two kingdoms going to war.He knows he is going to win it but there would be a lot of lives that can be lost. Their business affairs will be affected as well. It was only him, he would go and won't care for his life but he has to be practical too. He needs to carefully think this out. Rossie would need him alive.A loud knocking on his door interrupted Jared's thoughts, making him blink and back to reality. He coughs and composed his posture. "Come in," he said.When the image of Harry came in, Jared immediately stand up. This man was leading the search so his coming in would have some news."Young master." Harry bowed his head for a second and raise up. "We have search
Child? Keille asked in her mind. Rossie is pregnant? She has to go through all of these because of him. Whatever it is that he was feeling right now. Guilt or conscience? It was eating Keille. If he didn't help and agreed about the fake kidnapping, they would not move here, and Prim won't have to cry. "I have to do something," he mumbles to himself. Keille doesn't seem like it but he has a collection of useful spy tools. He has also learned how to lockpicks. He has been interested in it since he loves playing games. It's a fact that a game's situation is different from reality but the difference is not that far. He just has to remember that he won't respawn.Once he gets home, he'll find Rossie himself to make it up for agreeing to that plan, for Rossie being captured, and for Prim's cries. He just hopes that Rossie is still alive.*"How much longer until we can get out and look for dear Rossie?" Miriam cries again, wiping only the corners of her eyes with a silly handkerchief. "Oh
Everyone saw Jared drag Stephanie inside and saw worry written all over his face. Even mister Montreal was shocked to see them together. When he was out of his auto-pilot mind, he told everyone to stay inside while telling the men that they were holding a meeting.In Gerald's office, they gathered. Everyone was intrigued, their faces itching to know what was up with Jared."Mister Montreal, did you somehow have a fight with someone? Is there a bounty on your head?" Jared was always straightforward with anything especially now that he know someone was coming for them."No. I don't think there is someone after us nor did I do wrong to anyone," Gerald answered. "What is all of this, Jared?""Is someone after your daughter?""No. There is no one with that we had an argument for many years now.""Then why was someone aiming at her earlier?""Someone is here?" Both Levius and William asked in chorus. Gerald now worries and like Jared's reaction earlier anger crossed their faces."Do you hav