“What did you say?” Reign asked in a taut manner. I looked at him, and he was giving this expression of being nervous and angry. I think it’s because of what Thraia said earlier.
“I-I was the one who p-poisoned the miss, master,” Thraia repeated what she said earlier. I confusedly looked at her.
“What are you saying?” I couldn’t believe what Thraia have said. I gently held her shoulders, that was constantly going up and down because she was crying endlessly.
“It’s true. I’m the one who put poison on your food because I know that teriyaki is your favorite, and that’ll be the first thing you will eat inside the grand event. That was the kind of person you were,” she said without looking at me.
I was stunned. I don’t know if Thraia was telling the truth or not. I remember that she didn’t eat when I invited he
“Where did Reign take Thraia?” I immediately asked Elliott when he came to my room to take me downstairs and eat. I went back to my room because I couldn’t afford to stay there in Reign’s room.It has also been three days since the day Thraia confessed. I did not have a night of proper sleep during that day, and I could see the wakefulness and swelling of the eyes on my face. I don’t know why I’m like this, maybe because Thraia was the one I wanted to be friends with for the first time in my life.“You need to go downstairs and eat lunch, Ruchee. The maids said that you eat a few mouthfuls, then sometimes, you don’t come downstairs to eat. How many days have you been like that?” Elliott said, ignoring my question. I looked at him, and there are scars on his hand and face. I only saw him again three days ago, and I also did not see his face for a month. What happened to him?
“Why can’t I know where Thraia is, and why can’t I talk to her?” I asked Elliot. We are in the dining hall eating dinner. I had no other place to go inside this house but only the dining hall, receiving area, room, and terrace.It’s been three days without seeing Reign inside this house and three days with Elliott being around with me in this house. It’s also been a month since Thraia last picked me up and taking me back to the room. I want to see and talk to her. I don’t know, but I was incredibly excited when I found out that Thraia also considered me her friend.“Because that’s what Reign said,” says Elliott, and he snorted. I haven’t carved Elliott about the information anymore because when Reign’s name is mention, I’m sure I won’t get anything out of him.I just kept eating. When we finished eating and rested, Elliot invited me
WARNING: For those sensitive readers, this chapter contains violence and bullying. Please beware and read at your own risk! Thank you! *** “She’s pretty, but it’s a pity that we have to dispose of her,” “Stop whining and fix the things so that we can sail this ship out of this ocean. Also, I don’t want to be in a disadvantaged state with the boss,” “Relax! You are too scared of our boss, and I thought we would only take one woman. I didn’t know there was a reserve,” “This is okay. Ma’am Sharmon said that no one was in the house because she had given Jaccobich’s men sleeping pills. We didn’t expect that there was still someone awake, so we had no choice but to take them,” I heard their footsteps walking away from me. I opened my eyes because of the loud conversation, and I don’t know what they’re sayin
I felt the movement of the ship, indicating that it was departing from its current stand. I kept struggling to free my hands from the rope. It was already hurting, and I felt it would remove my skin, but I didn’t stop. I looked at the two maids I was with. I was even in pain, and my heart became tender when I saw the blood kept flowing down from the eyes of the maid who got stabbed by Sharmon. As I gritted my teeth, I clenched my fists while the anger was building inside my body. I’m not this kind of person, but when I get my hands out from being tied, I will let Sharmon experience what she did earlier, especially the feeling of being poisoned. Even if I was in her hands, I am not afraid. I didn’t stop fidgeting with my hands and hoping that I could remove it, and I didn’t fail; all of a sudden, the rope tied on my back came to lose. A smile formed on my lips when I freed my hands.
“Don’t move,” I whispered to Luna as I put a bandage on her face. She didn’t move, and I was confused why she was smiling at me; I just ignored her. When I finished bandaging Luna’s face, I immediately smiled, “It’s over,” I said, then stood up. “Can I sleep now, miss?” Luna asked. I know that she’s so tired from what happened, so I gently nodded that made her smile widened, “Thank you so much for treating my eyes, miss,” then she closed her eyes and then talked no more. I took the water basin full of blood and the medical kit. When I turned around, I saw Brielle, “Thank you so much for helping Luna, miss. And how did you know such a thing? Like medical pieces of stuff and treating something like that?” Brielle asked in astonishment. “I’m a nursing student, so I have some knowledge about treating people,” even though I haven’t had an official experience yet, at least I know something because of my passion for
“How can you be so sure?” I asked him when I heard about his answer. Suppose I will believe him, not now. I want to know Reign’s real opponent, and I don’t want to interfere, but I can’t just sit in the corner and always wait for him. Reign always helps me.“Because it was the truth,” I didn’t answer, and I can’t find the perfect words to ask him. I wondered why I’m talking with Shino right now, but all I feel is comfortable.Maybe, he looks like a chilling villain, but I admit that he was giving these good intentions, “How about Sharmon?” I asked him. Shino was staring at me, waiting to continue my words, “She almost killed me using poison and even stabbed a maid’s eye,” I continued as I tried to calm myself.“I’m sorry about my niece. She’s just like that. Sharmon has this psychological disorder, and
“Can you assure that those maids are in safety?” I asked Shino. We are still walking, and I don’t know where we are going. But I think we were on our way to the port where we had launched earlier.“Yes. You have my word,” Shino said, then continued to walk. I also felt Shino let go of me, and we walked together. I can still see Shino’s crew running, and others are preparing weapons and even their selves. It is as if we are preparing for a massive war.“If you just want to talk to Reign, why do you need more weapons and explosives?” Shino didn’t look back at me and kept his eyes on the front as I peeked down my path and looked at him.“I will also end everything here. To compensate for what Sharmon has done to the islanders,”“But you are not responsible for this,”“I promised my sister that
As I walked, I looked at the paper I was holding and focused on the map. It is not a map but a circle and line written while connected. Shino also provides directions.When I already know the maid’s location, I put the paper away and ran. I didn’t look back, and I don’t know what was going on with Shino and Reign right now, but hopefully, there was no trouble between them.I kept my gaze to the front, and I could see how Reign and Shino’s men were in turmoil. Fortunately, there was no gunfire because it would be dangerous and harm everyone; it will also take many lives. They fight with their fists, and that’s better than having gunfire.I even saw Blaze and Blade happily fighting. I want to feel sorry for both sides, but Shino and Reign’s men are good at fighting. If other women are here in this current situation, they’re already shaking at what is happening, but me?&
WARNING: Mature content ahead!—Three years later...“Congratulations, my love for passing the Nursing Licensure Examination.”Reign’s introduction as I set my foot inside our house. Two years ago, Reign and I decided to build our own home. Of course, I insist that I will share the expenses since I still have my savings for Russiana’s operation. Reign paid all the fees three years ago at the hospital without me knowing.I looked at my wristwatch and turned back my eyes to him, “It’s already late. Why are you still awake?” I said as I walked inside our room while passing Reign.“I’m waiting for you, my love.”“You don’t have many things to do in the Clan?” Reign shrugged. Reign was attractive with his tiny beards. It’s making my heart thump like in a
“Where are you?” Reign asked from the other line while my phone was in between my ear and my shoulder. I was currently at a Department Store, holding two paper bags. “I’m at a store.” “What store?” “It’s a secret.” “Ruchee.” “I’m doing an important thing. Gotta go. See you later; I love you.” I did not wait for Reign’s response and immediately turned off the phone, so he couldn’t contact and disturb me later. I might spill out everything I have of my plan. I sigh and then looked at the saleslady in front of me. “Would you like to make that on our special room, ma’am?” I nodded then smiled at the saleslady. “That would be great.” After she showed me and take me to the room she’s talking about, the saleslady left. There are some people inside the room, and when I
“Oh, stop that, sweety. You just had surgery last week, and you need to take a rest for the whole three months.”I muttered when Russiana pulled her things out from the bag, “But I want to study, Ruru,” she sadly said. Is sigh and sat on matching her height. I reached for her cheeks and gently cupped them as I stared at her eyes.“There’s a time for that, okay? Ruru already asked your teacher about your leave of absence for five months. They agreed because of your health issues. Do you want me to get mad at you?” Russiana shrugged her head gently, “That’s good, then listen to Ruru, okay?” she nodded. I brought my lips to her forehead and planted a kiss in there.After Russiana put her things back inside the bag, we got out of her room. I looked at her as I hold her tiny hands. I can’t stop smiling, and my heart was now at rest from being
“Do you like this?”“No.”“How about this?”“Not either. I don’t like strawberries.”“Chocolate?”“Sort of. Maybe that’ll work.”“Okay. Just wait for a second, and I will put some chocolate ice cream in a bowl.”I nodded then Reign walks out from my sight. I let out a deep sigh. It’s been three days since the incident happen where I almost lost my life again on Sharmon’s hands and was saved by Reign.After that night, Reign told his men to find Sharmon, but she’s already gone in the City. They tracked her and got the information that she already flees out to foreign countries. Reign wanted to follow Sharmon with his connections, but I stopped him.Since she’s already
Reign cupped my cheeks as he was holding a gun. Our body was wet, and he gently sat on the ground while carrying me in his arms, making my body lying on his lap.“I’m sorry.”Reign said while sticking our wet forehead together. I did answer because my body is weak, and I want to recover my fallen energy. He hugged me tight, making me facing his neck.“I almost come late. Thank God,” he then kissed my forehead as he caressed my hair.“How did you find me?” Reign stared at me with worried eyes.“I tracked your phone,” he then caresses my cheeks, “Thank you for calling.”I no longer spoke, closing my eyes while in his arms. My body weakened. All I want to do right now is fall into Reign’s arms. I feel safe and secured. He gave me this feeling that I can rest my mind b
My heart was throbbing fast, and I can feel how my head throbs reluctantly because of Sharmon’s tight grip and pulling. Yes. The one who was following is Sharmon. I tried to struggle, hoping that I can break free from her hands, but I failed. I think Sharmon’s strength doubled from the last time she wanted to kill me. “Finally. I’m holding your life again, biatch.” She said as she put all her force on grabbing and pushing me to the ground. My body hits on floor, giving me pain in my back and nape. I tried to stand, but I think the bones on my legs were affected. It was in excruciating pain that made me groan secretly. I was too tired at the Bar earlier because there are many customers to serve; that’s why my body was doubled in pain. Sharmon took her steps to me and stomped me with all her might. I feel like everything I ate went up. “This is wha
It’s been four days since Reign and I have our last talk. As I said, he did not show his face in front of me; instead, he sends the twins to the apartment. I didn’t refuse because they were already there when I came home from work three days ago. I also didn’t expect them to take a room next to us.For the past few days, I tried not to think about Reign, but I failed. Everything I do reminds me of him. I no longer feel angry with him, but my chest aches. Maybe because of what I found out.Honestly, I’m not really displeased. I was just too surprised. I wanted to see Reign talk to him and hug him, but first, I had to consider whether I could face and listen to Reign’s admission.I sigh and cast out every thought I have and started walking out of the Nursing Laboratory. Since it’s Wednesday, we just finished our laboratory performing how to extract blood from a patient.
“Are you sick, Ruru?” Russiana asked behind me. I was lying on the bed while covered with a blanket.“No, I’m fine, sweety.”“Are you sure? Your voice is hoarse, Ruru. You sound like an old woman.”“No, don’t come near Ruru. I’m having a cold. You might catch it,” I reasoned when I felt Russiana take her body to the bed where I was lying on. I don’t want her to see my face. It was already swollen with tears last night.Fortunately, Russiana was asleep with Thraia, so they didn’t notice my sudden arrival. When I remembered what happened last night, I couldn’t help but cry. I immediately restrained myself because my sister might hear my soft sobs.“Okay. I will ask Thraia to make a soup for you.”“Thank you, sweety,” I felt my little sister&rs
“How did you know about this place?” I asked Reign with amusement as I was cutting the beefsteak on my plate. He just smiled, and he fills his mouth while looking at me. I just shrugged my head. He’s been staring since we seated at this table.“It’s a recommendation from Gab. I rent the whole place so that we can have our privacy. Did you like it?”My jaw dropped because of how he casually said rent, but I just nodded while casting out that shocked expression of mine, “Yes. I love it. I did not expect that this place existed.”“I should give Gab a pat on the head.”“Why?”“Because you liked the place.”We’ve talked about a lot of things while spending dinner alone together. I asked Reign about what I was curious about, but there’s one thing I can’t spil