Jared waited for Rossie in his car which was parked a couple of lot away from Rossie’s home. He has been thinking about it for days yet he could not gather up the courage to ask Rossie about the photo Lucas sent him. Four days later, here he was to find out what was happening and why Rossie has been texting. He kept glancing at the upper part of his phone. She should be home anytime now, Jared thought to himself. Twenty minutes later, he sees the familiar blue car pulling over across the street and in front of Rossie’s house. From where he is, he could see the inside through the open window. It didn’t shock him to see Rossie and Jake but it has his blood boiling when it took her a little while to get off the car. Jared could not help himself just gripping with white knuckles on his steering wheel. He opened his car door and went out. Just as he was marching towards them, he stopped, feeling some concrete stuck on both his feet. For a moment, he couldn’t take a step just looking at
The longer it took for Jared to say anything, the more Rossie’s heart raced. She finally asked that one question that’s been on her mind for quite some time but she wasn’t sure if her timing is right. They’re having a good good time but that question just popped in her head. “If it’s too personal, you don’t have—““I undergone a life and death operation,” he interrupted her. “W-Why didn’t you—““I didn’t know if I could come out alive or not so I acted like an asshole so you would hate me. If I never got out alive, you would just hate and forget me.” She was still too shock to say something so he continued. “If I didn’t make it, Levius would have sent you my will. You’d be a widow… and free. But I’m here yet I feel like I should’ve just died.” “No!” She shouts at him, her brows drawn together. “You should have told me! If you did I could have been there for you! I wouldn’t have thought you chea—““Lara is the daughter of my trusted doctor and became one of my doctors too so we real
Chapter 52It has been a few days since Ellisa got back from work. The first day she was dying to talk to Rossie and she notices the bitch trying to talk to her too. The difference between them was that she's straightforward and she would let her ego down for somebody that is important to her. On the contrary, Rossie was too shy to do those. That's why she decided to just approach her best friend because she heard their co-workers talk shit and Rossie wasn't ready for that.Ellisa sighed heavily, her back thrown at the backrest as her chair swiveled. She stretches her hands and groans. Finally, it was time to go home."Happy, happy, Ellie!" someone just suddenly whispered near her ear which had her jumping from her seat. Only to find Lucas laughing at her."What the fuck, Lucas?! You scared the shit outta me.""You should have seen your face!" He continues to laugh at her. "You just made up with Rossie and she didn't wait for you?"Ellisa rolled her eyes. "You should stop sticking you
“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
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