Amidst their situation, Prim had started schooling again with Keille. Surprisingly enough, everyone seems to be moving out of Keille's way. They were either afraid of him or respected him too much that they just gawked and gossiped at one corner. Just what school is this? Can she really fit in? "It's a little annoying but just ignore them," Keille told her. "If you want, you can hold my hand.""Don't worry, I am fine." She beams at him but inside she would really like to hold his hand. The fact that Keille was popular in this school, she didn't want her schoolmates to think of it wrong. "They seemed to respect him so much," she mumbles. "Not me but my name." Prim glances at Keille with round eyes and he was just smiling. She never thought that he would hear that but he did. She's quite red in the face now. He makes her feel safe but she knows it won't last long as they were in separate classes and Keille was just walking her there."I'll be in class A so that one over there," Keil
"No! Why would you think that?" Rossie giggles, trying her best to put on the big smile that makes her eyes gone. "You look worried and pale," Jared replies. The way he is gazing at her makes her inside warm and safe. Jared really calms her down and she beams at him; a genuine one."I am fine, baby. I've been just so worried that you weren't here."It wasn't a lie though. She's really terrified of the situation they are in especially now that she finds out she's pregnant. Lara doesn't need to confirm it. This morning sickness is the only thing she needs and the fact that her period isn't around just proves it more. Jared can't know about it yet. She doesn't want him to worry."Well, I'll be here for the rest of the preparation," he stated, sending Rossie to frown a little. Did she hear him right? "So, I'll be spending my time with you." "Tha-That's fantastic!" She stammers, her genuine smile turned to a forced one. It's not that she's not happy, she's just worried that she'll wake u
"I heard Levius is back," Rex stated, putting bullets inside a magazine. "How are things going with you two? Did you fix it?""It's the same awkward atmosphere between me and him," she answers."Eh? I thought it'd be better since the young master and he had stepped in into teaching you, women."Well, of course, their situation could have changed if she wasn't stubborn. She wants to talk to Levius but every time she's around she gets the urge to just stay silent and keep her scowling face. She's also well aware that she is the problem now."Why do you call Jared the young master while disregarding Levius?" she asked, completely disregarding the first subject."Simple, because the young master is the young master. We used to address the great Levius as lord but then he dismissed it threatening everyone that if he hears it, he'll cut someone's throat.""Eh?" Her brows raised. Levius was intimidating and dense when they first met. "Levius wouldn't hurt someone. He's nice.""Then you have
"B-Baby!" she exclaimed out of her shock."You took long so I figured I'd come to get you." He reached his hand and touched her face, worries written all over his face. "You look pale. Does your stomach hurt? We should call for a doctor.""No!" She shouts, grabbing his hand before he takes out his phone. "I just had a massive shit!"Instantly she regretted that but Jared already heard and he laughed. She felt her cheeks burn and she let go of his hand, looking sideways. She could've thought of something else but she blurted that out! How can she make an embarrassment of herself?A minute later, Jared finally stopped laughing but a smile remains on his face. He puts a hand on top of Rossie which made her raise her head to glare at him. Then just like that, he stares at her eyes, shifting to her lips and back as he moves in finally touching his lips with her.Oh, how she loves it when he's this sweet. It didn't take long and Jared broke the kiss, their forehead rested on each other as t
The very next day, Lara went to visit the Corporal mansion as planned. She doesn't know what excuse he'll give them for visiting but since Rossie informed her that Jared would be there, she'll use that as an escape. After all, she's the one who took care of him after his life and death situation.After two hours drive, Lara finally made it to the entrance of the mansion. Oh well, someone will have to announce her arrival to them, she thought. But as soon as she steps out of her car, she saw Rossie's pretty face. It made her plaster a smile. Guess she didn't need to be announced."It's good to see you again, my lady." Lara noticed the cracks on Rossie's lips. Didn't Jared notice that? "How are you feeling?""Terrible," she answered quietly. "Nobody knows you're coming today so I had my way to wait here and told the guards myself. They doubted for a moment but I am glad that you were able to make it. Shall we?"Lara nodded and they walk somewhere that is probably not inside. Rossie seem
Early in the morning, Jared had noticed how Rossie woke up so early. He thought she would just use the bathroom so he slept peacefully again but she didn't come back. The fact that he woke up alone, searching his hand for her and he couldn't reach her frustrates him.He gets up and went out, searching for his wife everywhere. It's not that early anymore but he got used to Rossie still in bed at these hours. Jared checked on the sitting room, the game room, the theater, and even the library but Rossie wasn't there. He was about to go check on Prim's room but he soon realizes that there was the garden. He has not checked so he stormed there. The weather was great today and he notices the sky was clear of clouds as he walks to the entrance of the garden. At the gateway, he stops, frowning when he saw Lara and Rossie exchanging smiles. Who invited that piece of marble? He marches to them.Lara was the first one to see him, and she raised a brow, smirking and whispering to Rossie which
It felt like it has been an hour since Ellisa woke up. Since she and Levius fought, she had been keeping her distance from him, even in bed and she would get up right away but this morning is different. She was stuck in bed with him, his hand was resting on her stomach. For an hour, she's been in a dilemma to either just get up or slowly remove his hand. So many what-ifs were clouding her head but she was also getting a little impatient. It annoys her how she can't turn around to face Levius and snuggle close anymore. Her mornings used to be sweet but now it's a battle for her and this morning was the hardest of all. She can't waste another hour for Levius to wake up and realize his mistake so she tries moving away a little but the sheets rustled and she felt him moan so she stops. Her whole body froze for a moment. After some seconds, Ellisa tries again. This time, she is dedicated to getting away so she makes a big scooch of her hips. In her mind, a big grin had formed thinking s
"It's just a girls' thing." Rossie chuckles hiding her nervousness behind it. "She said it has a nice scent.""A kind of perfume then?" he asked, raising his brows. She nodded and he shook his head up and down slowly. "I was almost certain that she handed you some poison," he said chuckling. Opposite to Jared's reaction, Rossie scoffed, rolling her eyes at him playfully. "Why would I need to poison you when I have your heart?" she grins. Cheesy as it sounds, she managed to make him smile."A day after the succession, let's go somewhere," Jared stated. "Do you want to relive the yacht? I want to make it up to you."Bringing that up made her recall that one night. If he didn't explain it, she would have hated to remember it but since she knows, it's just sad and heartbreaking for Jared."You don't have to make it up to me." She extend her hand to caress her husband's face and smiled sweetly. "It was more heartbreaking to you than it was to me. We could have avoided it but I understand
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