HER mouth was agape when she opened the box given to her. She can't believe they managed to get their hands on this small dagger that could easily kill you with one prick to the finger. The moon shone brightly through her balcony, enough for her to see the case she was opening. She kept her light shut and avoided everyone till night came. (Does Shadow want me to kill him tonight?) she wondered to herself as she played with the dagger. The chemicals were separated from the dagger, making it useless for now. It's just an ordinary knife but sharp enough that if you hit an artery, it can be critical. "How can I do this without arousing any suspicion?" she asked herself, knowing the first suspect would be her. Now that she's back to her senses after meeting their uncle, she thinks more logically about what to do in this scenario. "I can't just kill him straight away," she frustratingly muttered. But the thought of her parents being alive if it wasn't for this family urges her to ma
He carried her in his arms after she passed out all so suddenly. He hid behind the corner to avoid being shot as he opened a door leading to a tunnel to escape from this mansion. This was built so that in case of disasters like this, they can easily escape. He can feel the blood rushing out of Keisha's body as he walks down the tunnel. Upon arriving outside, he put his trust in his younger brother reluctantly. "Why are you going back in?!" James exclaimed while holding Keisha in his arms. "Business," he answered coldly. EROS was talking to the doctor when he heard a slight groan from a distance. He looked back and saw Keisha slowly waking up from the bed. He walked slowly and as she saw his figure near her, her brows furrowed with confusion. "Where am I?" she asked as she felt the pain below her shoulders. Eros looked at her coldly and she remembered last night. (Fuck, I failed to kill him,) she thought to herself, wanting to punch her own face. "Why did you save me?" she wondere
ALL DAY, there was no sign of Eros. He was like a gust of wind that passed by. When the day of the wedding arrived, Keisha was bombarded with accessories, makeup, and brushes. Five women were taking care of her hair, body, and face which is too much for her to handle. The pain of the gunshot wound was excruciating yet her tolerance to pain is letting her get through this without a flinch. “You look magnificent!” The woman putting on her makeup exclaimed. She looked in the mirror in front of her and saw her dolled-up face. A few hours ago she was a dead corpse but now she is more lively than ever but her soul is still dead inside. “Thanks…” she murmured before closing her eyes again. “Aren’t you a lucky girl?” the short-haired girl doing her hair commented and her brows raised. “I wouldn’t say that,” Keisha uttered, making the girls chuckle. They look a bit older than Keisha but close enough in age. “May I know your names?” Keisha asked and they smiled at her. “Soon we will be
"I didn't know your wife would be that aggressive," a gentleman joked and the table filled with men laughed. Eros looked at his phone and saw a picture of their kiss make headlines. A look of surprise was seen on his face and Keisha's face was filled with no surprise or shame. The feeling of anger vanished as soon as their lips touched. Keisha brightly shines in the photo and she looks like a real princess. She was the star of the show, and everyone bought it. Now at the reception, everyone was escorted to their assigned tables. The event hasn't started and Keisha is changing into a dress she can actually move around in. The dining area is huge and can hold over five hundred people and all seats are occupied. Everyone stood up and clapped when Keisha walled inside the mansion wearing a short yet elegant white mermaid dress. Eros excused herself from the gentlemen he was talking with and approached Keisha who was talking to the women who helped her get ready. "You look dazzling, dar
"OH, Keisha," her stepmother uttered with emotional eyes and hugged her tightly. Keisha's eyes landed on Shadow who was behind her stepmother. She smiled but Shadow looked away. "You're the most beautiful bride." For a moment, her words felt genuine. But she knows who the real Reyna is. "Thanks, mom," she simply answered. "Find who the woman in red is," Reyna instructed and she nodded her head. "We might find his weak spot through her," she elaborated. "Why did you sabotage my mission only to make it this complicated?" she furiously asked and her stepmother sighed, not providing an answer. "I would've preferred not having a mother than having you," she added, making her stepmom let go of her. "Shadow," Keisha called out after the hug from her mother. She leaned close and hugged her partner in crime. Shadow soon caved in and hugged her back. "I failed," she whispered with disappointment and anger to herself. Instead of getting mad, he hushed her. "Just wait," he answered and she n
SHADOW tripped over the table and he groaned painfully. "Get a grip on yourself," Reyna said as she walked inside the room. He looked around and saw the bottles of alcohol scattered around the room. "You've been drinking all night, have you got no shame?" she asked and he groaned, still on the floor. It's like taking care of a child. Ever since Keisha was sent on her mission he has been drinking on most nights and developing an alcohol addiction. He was suffering each night, longing for her. And now she's finally married to that monster. It's killing him how he can't do anything but to sit and wait for the opportunity to strike another attack. It was excruciating pain and alcohol was the only way to stop it. After Reyna left his house, he stayed on the floor for hours. He couldn't tell what time it was already but he faintly heard footsteps behind him. "Care to welcome me?" The blood on her body rushed to his brain and he stood up in defense mode. He came face to face with the man
JAMES sat down in his brother's office and sighed heavily. "Whoever the attacker was, it ain't her little lover," he commented right after arriving in the office. Eros looked up from his computer and raised an eyebrow. "Don't say that," Eros warned. "Well, of course, there's still a possibility he did it–" Eros shook his head and cut off his brother's words. "Don't call him her little lover," he clarified and James' mouth slightly opened. He nodded slowly before saying, "Right. As I was saying, he doesn't seem to be lying. He was drunk and admitted to everything but not the night of the attack. The chance is low for it to be him," James elaborated and Eros nodded his head. "How about our uncle?" James shrugged. "Haven't investigated. Besides, what will he get from killing Keisha?" he asked his older brother and they both couldn't figure it out. This crosses their uncle as a potential suspect in this case. "How's… Keisha?" He hesitated to ask due to his brother's suspicion of his
THE AIRPORT was surrounded by security officers in black uniforms and there were eyes everywhere. They were all on guard and ready in positions. An important person was about to return back to his homeland and they need to take every precaution possible. The citizens in the vicinity seemed to be confused with the number of guards, and quite scared of what may happen. When the plane landed on the ground, they anticipated his arrival. One by one, each passenger was exiting the plane. He's one of the richest of the richest in the world yet he decided to fly economy. A smart decision to make his presence blend in. Private jets are dangerous since not many can afford them, and he can easily be spotted. The moment the man stepped foot inside the airport, he sighed heavily and looked around the area. The loud chatters, the f