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Married by a Couple of Shots Chapter XXIV.ii
Jared just got home from work and he sees Rossie, a movie on the TV screen but she crashed out, her head on one of the armrests of the couch. He sees a tear rolling down from her eyes and it makes his heart ache. How can he be so cruel not explaining anything to her? Women overthink the worst. He tossed his iPad to the side, sat down the space on the edge of the couch, and reached out a finger to brush off the tear away. Doing so made Rossie frown in her sleep, moving her head a bit. It made him smile. Even in her sleep, she looks adorable to him. For a whole ten minutes, he stayed staring at his wife, memorizing how her lip was perfectly arced, her nose not pointy but it was still cute, her lashes not as long as his but curved so that she doesn't need them lifted and just the way she melts his heart. After that, he stood up and went to change his suit and tie with a white shirt and shorts.During dinner, Rossie kept her distance from Jared. He noticed that so he attempted to hold h
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Jared's touch sends chills that burn every inch of Rossie's body. She really wanted to give in, but how he acted earlier kept replaying in her head. He had the chance to explain earlier. Why now when they're alone? Is it because he needs her right now?These thoughts stop her from turning over to hug him back because she herself wants to hug him and cry in his damn chest. Loving Jake was hard enough but this was harder. Getting mad at your husband who is also not your husband; someone who pursued you and now that you entertain your feelings for him, he had to change his mind. "How can I make it up to you?" he asked, his warm breath on her neck making her weak. Rossie knows if she tries to speak without thinking it over it'll lead to her giving in to her husband and she could ask him about the woman earlier but he would say, 'she's just a friend'. It'll make her overthink more because if that woman was just a friend, why was she that close to Jared? She was literally not in front of
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After a couple of minutes of staring at his gorgeous wife, his gaze finally softened. He knows she has a soft heart for people who has sincerity in their eyes. Now he sees her looking around and the way she swallows nothing makes him chuckle softly."Why don't we just have breakfast and you can hate me after?""Whatever." She rolls her eyes at him, taking a piece of the sandwich.It takes him wondering why she hasn't asked him about Lara yet. Of course, there was no way he'd tell her everything about the woman but he planned not to lie. It favors him but he doesn't want it to keep bothering her head too.He had also noticed how Rossie and Veronica are on some kind of team now. How his sister
Married by a Couple of Shots Chapter XXV
I'm not going to lie, you look cute. Those words kept on running through Ellisa's head. She's already in her room and she has work later but she could not damn sleep. Why the hell would Levius say that to her?After he said that, things got awkward. He decided to just take her home sensing that things could not get better at that moment for both of them.As she gets inside their gate Levius spoke, "I'll earn that trust again. You'll forgive me."Ellisa didn't say anything but gave a soft gaze at him before turning around to walk inside her house. Once she was inside she rushed to the window and saw him wave, a smirk on his face. She had to close the curtain in a rush, resisting a smile.And now here she was tossing and turning on her bed but she still couldn't sleep. She may have hours and hours of sleep but still, she would need energy for later because surely her teammates and their manager would expect a make-up for her absence."What is happening to me!" she fumed, squeezing her p
Married by a Couple of Shots Chapter XXVI
Levius just got off of work and now he was in another pain-in-the-ass situation. He thought Ellisa and him were going on a date but no-- this wasn't the 'asking out' that he had in his mind. They're literally parked in front of someone else's house, sunglasses on their faces as if his car wasn't tinted enough for someone from the outside to see them.From what Ellisa informed him, they were in front of miss Rossie's fiancee's house, waiting for according to her "jerk" to come out. Since she was off and he needed to get his time off for her, she decided to stalk and make him her acquaintance."Are you even certain that he is really inside his house? What if he was in his condo or something? Maybe work?"They've been there for three hours now and he doesn't see any man that could potentially be the young master's rival. All he saw was some old car going out and the maid coming in and out of the house. There was also this woman who could be the madam of the house with her huge sunglasses
Married by a Couple of Shots Chapter XXVII
Early in the morning and Veronica finds herself surrounded by annoying invisible hearts in the air. She looks to her right and sees Rossie and her brother being all lovey-dovey after that misunderstanding they had. Looks like Jared had reversed the situation and now her sister-in-law has forgotten that they needed to know what Jared was hiding from them."Just a reminder that Lily and her people are coming over." She gave them a bored look and added, "You two are disgusting.""I agree," Keille uttered.Rossie, on the other hand, is just so happy that she and Jared were fine now. She was thinking of making Lily jealous but then Jared's presence was requested by his grandparent so he needed to excuse himself. Now, it was just the ladies in the sitting room."How did he clarify the issue?" Veronica asked as soon as she sees the room is finally clear of her brother. "Who was that woman?"Every muscle on her face paused working for a moment and she swallowed hard. She herself doesn't know
Married by a Couple of Shots Chapter XXVIII
At last, the day of the party came. It was like she was taken back to one of the Vermond parties but this was more luxurious, with more people, some were even celebrities. This is the biggest party she has been to. Everyone was looking so friendly, smiling, and everywhere she goes, it was as if she was also a damn celebrity. Of course, she knows why they were treating her nicely. Who would dare insult the wife of the Corporal's heir? Nobody seemed to have the gut to freakin' do that in her face, especially in this grand mansion they're at.Jared suddenly leaned into her. "Are you okay?" he asked and she nodded. "Tell me when you get tired of smiling at them."What he said only made her laugh. She was enjoying herself at this party. Even if she has to keep smiling at strangers, she felt secure with her husband's hand all around her. It reminds her of the times when Jake leaves her alone in a corner. Look at her now, enjoying a party. She hopes nothing happens.A few hours after the p
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"I'm going home?" Rossie asked, her brows drawn together. "What about you? Are you not coming with me?" "Wasn't it the deal?" Jared asked back. The life on her face immediately slipped away and he knew he couldn't take back what he had said; he wasn't going to. "That was the deal right? You'll never see me again and I would agree on the divorce." She was quick to withdraw her arms from wrapping around him, her eyes glossy from the tears that were forming in the corners of her eyes. Looking away, she wiped her own tears from falling but they wouldn't stop so she looks up at him, her makeup somehow ruined."All of that was part of the deal? And this! Bringing me here was part of it too?" Her voice was getting louder yet breaking. "Is it so when you tell me nobody from your family could hear? That at the party, tell me, was it a show so they could say you're actually doing alright?" Heartlessly, Jared looked her in the eyes, his out of color. "I was giving you this night but I guess
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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
Married by a Couple of Shots Chapter LXXXIV
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
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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
Married by a Couple of Shots Chapter LXXXIII
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
Married by a Couple of Shots Chapter LXXXII.ii
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
Married by a Couple of Shots Chapter LXXXII
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
Married by a Couple of Shots Chapter LXXXI
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
Married by a Couple of Shots Chapter LXXX.ii
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
Married by a Couple of Shots Chapter LXXX
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
