"I'm sorry that I called you in the middle of the night for this," Rossie apologized. "It's not a problem. I"m glad you called me," Jake said. After they hung up on the phone, Jake was quick to arrive at her place. And so now, they were on their way to her workplace. It is a bit awkward because the last time they spoke was when she asked him why he cheated on her. Although it was just a day ago, she still feels it fresh in her mind and yes, Ellisa told her to avoid Jake but she can't help herself. She was making a mistake again and she just can't stop it."I thought you wouldn't talk to me anymore," Jake spoke, catching her attention. "I was scared we would be strangers.""How could we? I think we deserve some kind of closure after all the years we've been together.""Closure? I see.""There's no way we can go back and we can't be strangers either." Here it goes again, her eyes getting flooded by water. "You are a bit too late to change, Jake. I am married and I love someone else n
The night before their flight home, Ellisa felt something strange about Jared. She noticed how he has been keeping a scowl for the past three days. A bad day at work? Three consecutive bad days doesn't seem right and she was somehow worried. Just after dinner, Jared didn't stay for the chats, he went straight to the staircase without saying a word to anybody. Ellisa has never seen that side of Jared before, he is definitely terrifying when he is distant. The thing is, everybody is acting like it was normal for him to do stuff like that and now she's confused if she should disregard it.Ellisa knew she couldn't ignore it any longer. So, when finally they were in Levius' room, she sat down on the bed and darted her eyes at her boyfriend. Levius had his brows raised."Jared... he seemed to be in a bad mood," she stated. "It's been three days since I noticed the dark expression on his face. Aren't you worried?""He hasn't said anything," Levius uttered. "Did you try asking Rossie if they
Three nights have passed since Rossie and Ellisa's fight. It's been two shifts since Ellisa was back to work but everything was awkward between Rossie and her. They sit the farthest from each other and even though they had the same breaks, they manage their calls so they would not have the same time to go. "Did you guys have a fight?" Dianna asked Rossie when it was lunch break. Of course, their workmates would find it weird that they were not talking not even saying hi or keeping eye contact. They used to even ask their team manager to get their schedules together or ask someone to swap schedules and now... they're not saying anything.Rossie flashed a sad smile. "We had some misunderstanding," she told her workmate. "I didn't get the chance to explain and I don't know how.""That's sad," Dianne muttered. "Maybe one of these days you'll go up to her and talk. I'm sure Ellisa wants to talk to you too."No. That night was terrible. Ellisa has never slapped her no matter what she did.
Rossie quickly crossed the street without watching from left and right. She didn't care if there was any vehicle, all she see was Jared walking away from her. She needed to catch up before he could open the door to his car and leave without hearing her out. "Jared!" She cries when she knew she couldn't keep up and he reached for his car door. He paused and finally turned to her, his eyes flickered with what seemed to be sadness. "Let me explain!" She was still catching her breath. "Explain what exactly, Rossie?" he coldly asked, glowering at her."It wasn't what you think!" Jared sarcastically laughed, throwing his head to the side and back in front. "You're making fun of me, Rossie. Your lips on his lips and you're telling me it's not what I think?" He continues to laugh waiting for her to respond. "I was saying goodbye and before I knew it, he kissed me!" She explained but she knew he was not going to buy it. "I swear, Jared. I was just saying goodbye to him! I admit he has bee
There were no words that came out of Rossie's mouth. She and Jared stared at each other for minutes until he looked away and started their car. "You don't want to be late for work," he muttered and they drove away from her house.On the way to work, she faces her window, silently crying and thinking about what Jared had said. Does he really mean that? she asked herself. A part of her was telling her that he only said that because he is mad at her. He doesn't really mean that, does he?Jared on the other hand, secretly took a glimpse of his wife. He hears her soft sobs and sniffling and he knows it's his fault. It was hurting him to hear her cry and it pains him to see her tears but he could not help himself.That day, he was there to ask her what was going on but it was different he saw. He felt betrayed. Rossie's lips on Jake were the answer he needed. It stabbed him in the chest straight to his heart and even now, it's still bleeding. He was dying. It was the same feeling-- no, se
"Rossie?" Ria, with her eyes wide, turned to Rossie with judging eyes. It took only three seconds and she awkwardly laugh, slapping Jared's arm softly. "You're kidding! But you guessed her name right!"Jared laughed, taking a step closer to Rossie, and without permission, he kissed her which made everyone gasp from shock, even her. It was only a peck and he move a bit away whispering in her ear, "You really don't want to own me, huh?" A corner of his mouth lifted as he gazes into her eyes, his hand raised to tuck the strand of hair that fell on her face. Then he moved fully away saying, "I know her alright and wife's just kind of shy.""H-How did you two meet?" Ria was still unconvinced and the way she was glancing, narrowing her eyes at Rossie makes Rossie swallow hard. "One of our company team building. Anyway," Jared looks at everybody, "please be good to my wife and I'll see everyone around."Ria was about to say something when Jared just started walking fast, away from them. It
After her shift, Rossie was feeling like she wanted to go have some alone time to reflect on how fast things messed up. She decided she wants to go to this old shrine her family used to go to when she was still young. Although it's like thirty minutes drive, she somehow wanted to go alone.Before she leaves, she tells Ellisa about it and if ever Jared asks about her, just tell him that. Thin lines then appeared between Ellisa's eyebrows. "Why don't you go and tell him?" she asked. "Not today," Rossie answered. "He'll probably offer me a ride and people will think I'm being too clingy. I'll let them have him for now.""If you say so. I'm still finishing my pinned calls so you go take care, okay?"Rossie nodded, smiling sweetly at her best friend. "See ya!"The old shrine is a perfect place to breathe in a bit and few people go there primarily because it's a lot of stairs to climb. Sometimes there’s even no one who goes there. For her, stairs are exercise, keep her brain somehow goin
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 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