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
Rossie woke up in a room painted with all-white walls, and a chain around her right ankle, her vision was still blurry but she knows she was with someone. It looks like Ellisa. What the heck happened to them? How did they end up here? It took her a little while to get the strength to push herself to sit up, her back against the wall. Why was her body numb like she lost all control of everything? She frowns trying to recall what happened. Then just suddenly the door opens, revealing a man wearing a proper suit and tie with a mask on to cover half his face, only revealing his mouth. What happened came back to her like a montage, making her heart race, her vision clear, and saw Ellisa also tied to something. They have been kidnap and their driver is dead."Good morning, sweetheart." The man pulled a chair, screeching the floor made her scrunch up her face. It only made the man lift a corner of his mouth. "Don't worry, I don't hurt women unless they are feisty ones who don't know how to
The moment Jared saw Rossie on the floor and she bawled her eyes out, he instantly went to hug her tight. His mind calms to see her alive and to feel her body warm. He almost lost himself, blaming himself for not keeping her close. "I thought I'd lose you," he said quietly, his voice sounding so relieved. "You're not leaving my side again unless I know you're safe. Are you hurt?""No!" Rossie cries. "I was so terrified!""I know, baby, I know." He moved away to kiss the top of her head, rubbing her back as Rossie continues to cry. "I'm here now, baby."On the other hand, Levius kept saying sorry to Ellisa. She was just listening to Levius, afraid for a second and still trying to process that they were all okay. That was one hell of a scene she would never forget in her entire life. She didn't know that being with Levius was this dangerous. To hear that her lover was worth a lot of millions and the fact that someone would keep on coming back to kill Levius frightens her to the bone.
Three days after the incident, Rossie visited her parents because they said there was an opportunity for them to work somewhere far. What Danny and Emelda didn't know was that Rossie already know about it. It was Jared's proposed plan but she was yet to tell Primrose that she will be needing to transfer schools. "Ma boi! With your busy schedule, you didn't have to come with Rossie!" Danny told him but his eyes were twinkling to see Jared. He never told them but he always wanted a son. Jake was never the open one so he never felt any connection to anybody but Jared and maybe Levius too. "I need to accompany Rossie, father; my important job."Danny pats his shoulder. "My daughter is blessed to have you." "As do I to her," he said.While the men talk Rossie and Emelda talked too. Half of the subject was already discussed over the phone. Now it's just about her sister Prim that they need to discuss. Emelda was worried because she didn't want Prim to be a burden to Rossie and Jared liv
At the airport, Rossie just send off her parents to their gateway. Some passengers in that plane were disguised as security for her parents' safety and for them not to worry. Her parents can't be suspicious. When her parents' plane took off, they were suddenly surrounded by security, Prim was as surprised as Rossie was at the first time she went with Jared. Rossie had gotten used to the men surrounding her so she just brushed it off. "Why are there so many... security?" Prim asked as they walk to meet up with Jared midway. "It's how it is, Prim. You'll get used to them."They got to meet with Jared who was surrounded by security too and from there, they walk to the gate where their private plane is waiting for them. Jared couldn't risk being on a common airplane cause someone can sabotage the engine. Levius' plane already left as on occasions like this, they cannot be riding the same plane. If one of them gets haunt down, one can survive. One hunter can't hit two birds who are not
Keille locked eyes with Primrose for some seconds and he looks away. At the surface, he acts uninterested in her being there but all he wanted to do was stride forward and hug Prim. Sadly, he can't do that as the image of her laughing with a man flashes in his mind.As everyone did an introduction, Keille just sat in one corner. A couple of minutes later, Levius and Ellisa went down, holding hands, and joins the chit-chat of the family. Then suddenly, Jared decided to tease him."Kei!" Jared calls his attention and he looks up with a poker face. "Why don't you show Prim her room? You two are close, aren't you?"Keille knew this could happen but it's a blessing in disguise that he has cousins who can help his situation. They were so good, they all act like his older siblings."N-No, it's fine!" Primrose shyly laughs. "I-I'll just wait for sister to--""Come on, Prim! You must be tired so I'll show you your room," he interrupted her. He can't miss the chance. From the looks of it, Prim
The mansion was as Rossie remembers it to be, enormous and quiet as usual. The garden is filled with blooming roses. It was majestic in this mansion. Never would she think that she'd actually be back here again when she first got here. Fate was always playful and here she was back again with a different intention."Aren't you tired yet from your travel?" Rossie turns around and saw it was Veronica with her signature slit, glittery dress and maroon-shade lipstick. Stunning as always that even Primrose thought she was a goddess. Veronica replied to that saying she was more than a goddess."A little," she answers, looking back at the view as Veronica made her way to lean against the rail, facing the opposite direction. "I'm sorry for taking your spot," she told Veronica since the woman was always on this terrace. "I don't mind. There's plenty of space here. I can't possibly take it all."They giggled together. "I miss you, Veronica." It can't be helped. Rossie can't really figure out
Since that incident, Ellisa understood how her life could just end at any moment of the day. What happened that night still haunts her. From seeing their driver getting shot to seeing a gun pointed at her best friend's head and she couldn't do anything about it but cry. It was not what she had in mind but when you're in that moment, you just can't move at all."You okay, Ell?" Levius asked, noticing how Ellisa has spaced out. She's been spacing out often since that night. "Is it the incident again?""N-No," she replied. Levius sighed heavily, moving from his chair to where Ellisa was. He knows when she lies because she stutters. Sometimes she would look away. It's not like they haven't known each other. A week is even enough for Levius to get to know someone and decide if he ever wants the person. Men are like that. It won't take long for them to decide if they want to date someone."You know you can talk to me about it, love." He opened his arms wide and Ellisa was quick to embrace
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