"Keisha seemed to be not feeling well. Was there anything else that happened inside the shooting range?" Eros asked one of the guards that were following them. His wife hasn't left the bedroom since they got back and wouldn't eat any food that was given. It was so unlike her. "A man left the bathroom before she went out as well," the person reported and his eyebrows rose in anger. "What? And you didn't bother to check?" he asked in annoyance. He slammed his hand on the table, thinking it might be Shadow who met her behind his back. He opened his phone and showed a photo of Shadow but only confusion was shown on the man's face. "He was a bit older," pertaining to the man who exited the bathroom."How about this man?" Eros showed a photo of an older man. The guard examined it and nodded his head. "Yes, it might be him." Eros sharply inhaled before closing his phone. "I have not seen him properly yet but the man earlier looked a bit like him despite wearing sunglasses and a hat," the m
"You're underestimating my strength." Keisha held the rope with both her arms and wrapped it around his neck to pull him away from her. She grabbed each end and pulled them apart to squeeze his neck. The pain made him let go of Keisha. She took this opportunity to pin him against the wall but he managed to back away fast enough to make her slam to the wall behind them. She groaned in pain as she felt blood drip down her shoulders. "Fuck," she whispered, knowing that her scar was ripped open. The door of the elevator closed and it started to go down. She used her foot to trip him down. After he fell to the ground, she grabbed the gun on his belt and pointed it at his head. "Unpredictable," he commented in amusement. After Keisha thought she got the upper hand, he grabbed both sides of her legs from behind his back and pulled them to the front. He flipped both of them over, making him on top. "Aren't you a little dangerous?" he asked with a chuckle before grabbing the gun and poin
"You were drugged. I already escaped but I came back for you," she explained with a bit of spite and confusion about her own choices. Eros stopped treating her wounds and put his hands down. Keisha seemed to be puzzled and out without her thoughts intact. "Why did I do that?" she asked before lifting her gaze to meet his. Her mesmerizing blue-green eyes, the perfect mix of the ocean and the forest, filled with mixed emotions. Now that she knew they were safe, her walls completely broke down. (I could've finished my mission only if… only if… I had the guts to leave this man behind,) she furiously thought. It was an impulse decision to save him. Keisha looked at Eros with a grim expression. "I hate you. And I hate myself for still having a heart." She started laughing and was almost in tears. Eros has almost no experience with comforting someone but always tried his best for her. When James called back saying they were near the hotel after about thirty minutes, the husband and wife
KEISHA stared at the ceiling, while still thinking about the man who attacked her. He was powerful enough to send her flying out of the elevator. And now, her whole body felt like a brick wall, and her head felt like it was having a party inside there. "How am I not dead yet," she whispered to herself before sighing heavily. She heard the door to her room open and a large figure entered the room. As he got closer, she noticed it was Eros. She looked away before closing her eyes again. "Those who helped the assassins are imprisoned. What do you want to do with them?" Eros stated and she was filled with confusion. She turned towards him with a confused expression. "You're asking me?" He nodded his head before sitting down on the bed. "Yes, after all, you're the mafia boss' wife and they dared to harm you." His voice turned deep and growly. His face remained cold and expressionless but his eyes showed how merciless he would be. "Tell me anything you want me to do, Keisha. I'll do anyt
He sat down on a chair and crossed his legs as he stared at the lowest-ranking leader who had been sweating and fidgeting the entire time they were inside the interrogation room. He tapped his finger on the table three times to get the man's attention. "Who told you to assassinate us?" Eros asked with a small smirk. He was led here after confessing that he was the one who tried to do such a thing. Dylan, the first name of the lowest-ranking leader, looked up while his lips shivered. He tried his best to answer Eros' question. "I-I did it on my own," he answered as he gripped what was left of his finger. "You're the lowest-ranking out of all the leaders beneath me. What did the higher-ups offer you once they take my throne to take their fall?" Eros hit a bull's eye as the man broke down crying. How pathetic. Eros could only laugh at his stupidity, letting himself be used by other leaders. "If you were smart enough, you could've had me as your ally. If only you told me those who plan
Keisha's eyes widened and she shook her head profusely. "I'll make sure to let the doctors do their job, bye!" she said before ending the call. She felt like she'd have much more of a terrible time if Eros was the one who would take care of her. She handed the phone back to James and he let the doctors back inside. "I'm guessing you got convinced?" James asked as he looked at his watch and saw almost twenty minutes passed since the start of their call. "I didn't know you'd be looking for Elaine. I thought you hated her," James joked and she blinked a couple of times. The doctors probably told him that, making her even more annoyed than she already was. "Please just leave me alone," she pleaded before shooing him away. James chuckled. "I'm glad you're feeling better," he rejoiced before leaving the room, finally giving her some piece of mind. Keisha stayed silent as the doctors checked her body and monitors. She thought deeply about the situation. Eros will surely not harm her aft
KEISHA also saw the broadcast live on television while she was eating breakfast in her room. Not having much of a reaction, she paid no attention to the television anymore. She didn't think he'd pull a stunt like this yet was fine with it. Using her public facadé to make an advantage from the enemy was a smart move, but a risky one. Either way, Keisha was pleased with Eris' decision. "When can I go outside? I haven't seen the sun in so long," Keisha asked the doctor who was checking up on her. He sighed heavily before looking at the time and pointing at the wheelchair inside the room. "You will need assistance if you plan to roam around outside," he claimed and her eyebrows raised. "I don't need it," she reasoned. "Then you will not be going outside," he declared and she let out a loud groan. She rested her head on the small table on her bed where her food was placed. "Who will be watching over me?" she questioned and he didn't answer. She looked up with a confused look before th
KEISHA has not seen Eros for almost a few days, making her wonder if it was because of what happened when her family came by to check on her. On the good side, she's recovered immensely and has already been active outside her room. It's only a matter of time before she can start kicking and punching ass again. While at the dinner table, she and James were eating alone, sitting across from one another. The utensils clang with the plates as they chewed their food in silence. Such a big empty mansion. "Aren't you curious why Eros hasn't been around?" James suddenly spoke and she raised her head. She put her utensils down and tilted her head. "Should I be?" she wondered and he smiled. "I know you are curious," he rephrased his sentence, making it a specified statement. Her face stayed emotionless before she started eating her food again. "He's punishing those who wronged you," he said as if answering the question in her mind. "More like punishing those who almost got the best of him.
IT WAS early in the morning and Keisha was waking up from her sleep. She groaned in frustration as she hugged what was next to her. "Eros…" she whispered as she stared at his sleeping face. She was falling back asleep when she suddenly opened her eyes and looked at who she was hugging. "A pillow? Hah," she muttered how ridiculous she was to hallucinate about Eros. She threw the pillow away and wrapped herself in her blanket. It's almost been a month since Eros was hospitalized and she has been handling things until he wakes up and recovers. She immediately took a bath and got ready before heading to the hospital. "How is he?" she asked after entering his hospital room and removing the cover she used. The doctors who checked on his progress informed her of the situation. "His body is recovering rather quickly, there is a good chance he will wake up soon," he muttered and she nodded her head. She sat by his side and held his hand. "I really hope you wake up soon," she whispered with
All day without rest, Keisha stayed by Eros' side in the hospital until the response of their enemy finally came in. "Do you think I can trust you to take care of him?" she asked with crossed arms as she eyed Reyna who just arrived at the hospital. "Do what you want. Someone will keep watch so don't do anything stupid," she muttered before standing up. "He's my son, Of course, I'd take care of him," Reyna responded firmly and Keisha sighed heavily and nodded her head. She had no intention to trust her with this but she has no choice but to leave. "Sebastian will be there," she informed her and waited for her answer. Reyna took a deep breath before looking over at Keisha with a raised eyebrow. "Are you planning to make a peaceful exchange or not?" Reyna asked curiously and as a response, Keisha shook her head and turned around for the door. "Kill him," Reyna told her as Keisha walked out of the room to face what was to come. That's the plan, to end things once and for all. No more
"YOU'RE not going to let him die, you understand me?!" Keisha slammed the doctor against the wall out of frustration. It's been hours since the surgery started and the doctors inside the operating room are yet to finish. "Yes, Mrs. Galaz, however, you also need to calm down and rest or else you'll also be hospitalized," the doctor reminded her with sympathy. "No one here survives unless Eros does. I would kill every single one of you–" Keisha, who was overpowered by her emotions, was pulled away from the poor doctor. She looked behind her and saw Shadow pulling on her and dragging her away. "Let me go!" she screamed and tried prying away but he held her firmly. "You need to fucking calm down," he whispered to her as he pushed her against the wall and held her hand together. Still stubborn, she tried retaliating again. "Do you think you're helping by causing a ruckus?! Eros is being operated on and you're over here threatening the doctors!" he screamed, finally making her pause and
"It's been a while since we have laid down together," Keisha muttered as she squeezed herself closer to Eros who was just a breath away. Under the blankets of his bedroom, they were hugging each other. She can feel his breath touching her skin. "Y-yeah," he murmured and her brows furrowed slightly. She looked up and saw Eros just staring above her head into nothing. Keisha pushed him slightly and looked at him with confusion. "Are you alright?" she asked out of concern. "Yeah?" he answered unsurely with a nervous smile. "Now that I look at it, you don't seem well. Do you have a fever?" She raised her hand, checked his forehead's temperature, and found it hotter than usual. Eros was also sweating which made her more concerned. "I'll get you medicine–" Eros grabbed her hand and put it back beneath the blanket before hugging her tightly. "I feel this way because we haven't been together like this in a long time. Just let me enjoy our moment," he murmured sweet nothings that made
It was past dusk and Keisha just arrived at the computer lab of the mansion where James had been working countless hours to retrieve whatever was in the USB drive that Ellaine handed her. "What's wrong with your face?" she immediately asked after noticing the bruise on his face. He closed his eyes and clenched his jaw before glaring at her. "Why do you think?! Eros almost killed me because you told him we accidentally kissed!" he shouted, already in a bad mood and she added more to his stress. Keisha only chuckled before sitting down on the chair next to him and looking at the computer. "Cracking the code is almost done, that's why I called you in." He cleared his throat before typing. She leaned back and watched closely how he was hacking into it. It was unbelievable how much security a small USB drive has. "Where's my brother anyway?" he asked and she shrugged. Eros has been gone since earlier because of well… preparations for the possible attack. It's dangerous so everyone has
"Do you wish to braid your hair today, Ms. Keisha?" Edith, who was brushing her hair, asked with a sweet tone and she simply nodded in response. The vibe in the mansion seemed to have been better ever since Eros revealed he was alive. This lunch, she'll be meeting someone important. "It's a shame our friend got transferred elsewhere," Keisha muttered, a little disappointed that Taylor was moved to another department a month or so ago. Now it's only one person helping and serving her. However, the mafia boss promised to make a salary increase to help support her family. "How about you? What's your goal?" Keisha suddenly asked and the latter paused. It seems there was a lot for her to stop what she was doing. "I don't really know… I'm glad I was saved. An illegitimate daughter like me doesn't have many goals," Edith answered with a chuckle. (Ah, that's right… She's living for herself only. No one else has her back…) Keisha thought to herself, feeling pity. She knows how that feels, b
DAIMON was in his office chatting with Shadow as they planned for defense instead of offense. If anyone was to make the first move to attack, it would be the enemies. "I've been so busy that I haven't seen Keisha in such a long time," he muttered while they were on break drinking coffee. "Why not visit tomorrow?" Daimon questioned and the latter nodded his head. He's been so caught up in his own problems that he keeps brushing over visiting his partner in crime, the reason he was able to be here in the first place. Keisha was the only woman he wanted to protect yet now that the possibility that his sister is alive… His focus went to his sister. The odds of the mansion being attacked is low yet they still need to be prepared. "The mafia is split in half because of Eros' sudden reappearance… Some are reluctant to side with him yet he is powerful enough to reassure them," Daimon stated his thoughts with a sigh. "What about you?" Shadow asked and the man looked at him with a curious
REYNA crushed yet another piece of paper that suddenly appeared inside her room. No matter where and when she looked, she could not find who the culprit was. Someone's threatening their safety that knows its way around the mansion. "This is not good," she whispered to herself. It's almost two in the morning and she is sleepless. The mansion promised to be safe is turning into a time bomb. "I really need to talk to Eros," she whispered to herself with frustration before her anxiety made her search her room for a second time in case it was bugged. However, she did not find anything again. When the sun came up, she was restless, and without a doubt, her mind filled with questions and concerns she wanted to bring out the moment she meet Eros. Before she left her room, she blocked the door from the inside and if anyone tries to break in, the items would be out of place. However, when was told that breakfast was served, the only ones there were Daimon and his little brother who was havi
DAIMON sighed heavily before leaning back on the bench. "Why don't you play a bit more?" he sweetly asked his little brother so the two of them can be alone to talk. The kid obliged and once he was far enough, he turned to Keisha with a serious look. "There's one more thing you need to know," he started off. Keisha raised an eyebrow expecting some news. He cleared his throat before revealing what he knew. "We might've found Shadow's sister and already contacted her." Keisha's eyes widened and she covered her mouth. She couldn't believe what she just heard. "What?" she asked with wide eyes, that was all she could say. "Shadow is obsessed to know if she is actually his sister. He's doing everything he can to make the DNA test happen." She breathed heavily as her eyes kept shifting. "Is that why he hasn't been here since?" He nodded his head and she inhaled sharply. "I know he'll do anything to find his sister. There's always been the slightest bit of hope in him to find her alive,"