LILIANA POVThe sun just set and it is almost dark. Still, I am in my office to finish some work while waiting for my husband. Takashi and his revelations still linger in my mind. I can't believe him that easily, he could be an enemy in the first place. I need to tell my husband about this as soon as possible. Takashi is trying to destroy the trust I have for Xavier. But why will he do this? Is he working for my brother? Or, what if Takashi is telling the truth? Does this mean that Xavier is lying to me?"Madam?" Rosie called for me."Sir Xavier is waiting for you at the cottage ma'am. He prepared a simple dinner," I felt so much excitement to hear my husband's name. I am like a teenager, so excited to see her ultimate crush.I proceed to the cottage immediately, and there I saw Xavier sitting with a bouquet in his hands.I felt the butterflies inside my stomach. We are now married but still, he will do this thing to me. I moved closer to him. The moment is too magical and romantic. T
LILIANA POVXavier made it clear that I shouldn't go to my office today. After, what happened yesterday, and until Takashi will not be caught, my life is in danger. My husband left early in the morning to look into the business as well as to meet with the police to have some follow-up on the killings of my staff. Xavier made sure that Mica's remains will be brought home safely today in her hometown in Ho Chi Minh City. I felt devastated knowing my staff was killed. I can't believe, Takashi is a killer. Why did he kill Mica? Do they even know each other? Who is Takashi? Why did he try to get close to me?There are so many questions in my mind. I need answers. I hope the investigators will have additional details today.I am browsing the internet, the news is all over social media right now. It created so much noise here in Vietnam. I hope this will not reach the Philippines, my enemies will come for me. Surely, Takashi could be an enemy. He wants to destroy my relationship with Xavier.
LILIANA POVI sat on the bed and wrapped the blanket around my naked body."What did you say? Kill?" I don't like the word he used. It made me nervous and worried. I don't want anyone to die.Xavier laughed as he looked at my expression."Is that a joke Xavier?" I frowned."Yes love, of course, it was just a joke. I can't afford to kill anyone, anyway, we have to authorities to make a move," he pulled me and I landed on his broad chest. "But I admit Lily, I can do bad things just to keep you safe. I don't care if someone will hurt, as long as I will make sure that you are protected all the time," he continued.I moved closer aiming for his lips. I kissed him passionately. This is what I want to do, to kiss him now and then.We stayed on our bed a few minutes more before we decided to wear our clothes and eat our dinner. "How's everything in the resort Xavier? I hope you will permit me to go to work tomorrow. Anyway, you tightened the security," I can't take it anymore, the house is
LILIANA POVRosie tried to stop me, but I didn't listen to her. I need to find Xavier, and check if he's alright. I will never forgive myself if something bad happened to him. Four of my bodyguards are with me, including my driver. I am in a separate car, while two of my bodyguards are behind us. We are kilometers away from the resort and we are heading to an abandoned house in Da Lat City.I am sweating and I can feel my hands shaking. I need to be strong.I heard a deafening thud followed by a loud bang, I turned to look behind us, and the car where two of my bodyguards were in just crashed."Stop, we need to help them," I instructed the driver. I need to see what happened to them.The car turned back and we went closer to them. I saw my bodyguards going out of that car. Just in time when I heard four gunshots and my bodyguards in that car fell to the ground. Someone just shot and killed them.We were in a panic. The driver stopped and tried to go away."Ma'am, the enemies are here.
LILIANA POVI tried to squint my eyes as I tried to adjust to the light coming from my window. I looked around to realize that I was finally in our bedroom. I tried to sit as I felt my head and body tormented in pain. Just in time for my husband to come in. He looks so tired and he run towards me.He didn't say a word. He just hugged me tight and he was trembling in fear.I let go of his hug to look him in the eyes."Xavier, are you alright?" I am glad to see him safe. I remember how scared I am knowing he could be in danger yesterday."Takashi is dead, Lily, you are safe now. I am thankful he didn't hurt you. We just arrived on time yesterday," he told me.A memory from yesterday flashed back. I remember how I ran in the woods after we have been attacked in the car. Takashi told me a lot of things until Xavier and Mark arrived. Mark shot him and he died in front of me."You fainted, and I was worried about you Lily. I rushed you to the nearest hospital. Due to security reasons, the d
LILIANA POVMy husband finally slept peacefully beside me. I felt damn worried a while ago, seeing him that way. Maybe he can't handle the stress anymore. He was a brave and strong man but everything has its limitations. I know how much he loves me and it made him scared thinking he could lose me. I slowly traced my fingers on his handsome face. He never gets tired of loving me. After all the nightmares that we get through, his love for me never changed. I can't imagine life without him.The next morning I woke up very early. I went to the rooftop, I decided to wait for the sunrise. I want to cleanse my mind. I want to focus and start my day right. Xavier needs me, we need to work together to save our lives. I tried to breathe and feel the fresh morning breeze. I need to do meditation. It took me a few minutes before the sun finally rise. I opened my eyes and I was amazed to see the beautiful sun giving light and brightness around me. It was a nice feeling to see the day begins with
LILIANA POVI woke up panting and sweating. I dreamt again, the man in my dream, who is he? I can't stop myself from crying. What is happening to me?I went to the table near the bed to drink water. The glass almost slip from my hands, I was trembling. The water is not enough to calm me, I want to freak out.I went to the bathroom to wash my face. I need to wake up, maybe I am still half asleep. I stare at myself in the mirror, I am in pain. I can feel my heart breaking for a reason I do not know."Why do I need to feel this way? Who is that man in my dream? His face looks very familiar, but I can't remember," I told myself.I went out of the bathroom to open the door to the balcony. The afternoon sun shines brightly outside. I want to compose myself, why should I need to be affected by that dream?Maybe dreams could be pieces of my memory. In an instant, I remember Takashi and everything he told me. It seems so real.But I need to believe my husband. I need to trust him.I stood on t
LILIANA POVIn my husband's arms, I always feel safe. I cannot understand the emotion I have right now. After what I saw in that wedding photo, I can't stop myself from crying. It seems my whole world was burning in pain. I trusted my husband so much and I don't want to think that he was lying to me all this time. But there is a space deep within me, telling me, he was keeping a secret and I want to know the truth."Liliana, what is happening? Is this because of your dream again?" he looked at me scanning my face."I'm- I'm sorry Xavier. You shouldn't be here. I thought you are having a meeting. Why are you here?" I know he left his business meeting for me."Don't mind about that meeting. Mark can continue the discussion for me. You are more important than the investors Lily," I can feel the sincerity in his voice."Thank you Xavier for coming. I need you now," I don't want him to know what I saw earlier. I know he will be angry if he knows I am hiding something from him. But I need t
LILIANA POVTwo days from now, Xavier told me that we will leave Hanoi and will return home to Da Lat city. He asked me if possible avoid Hannah. I admit I can't forget the things she told me. Maybe she just trying to break my relationship with Xavier but deep inside me, I want to get things clear. There is something that she wants me to know. I heard a knock on the door, I am hesitant to open thinking it could be Hannah again. Xavier was with his close friend from America today, they are in a lobby to discuss business so I need to stay in our room while he was out."Good morning ma'am," I saw a woman who is a hotel staff smiling at me."Good morning," I smiled at her."Ms. Hannah sent this box of cookies ma'am, she said that she wants to apologize for her misbehavior yesterday," she said.I received the gift and went inside to check on it. These are cookies and it looks yummy. Maybe she likes to show sincerity and apologize for yesterday.On one side of the box, I saw a note. I read
LILIANA POVHe pulled me inside the shower. The warm water soothes my skin. We are both naked as we enjoyed each other's company. Xavier placed some body wash on my back. His touch tickles my skin. I got some shampoo and placed it on my hair. I feel so good thinking that I will take a bath together with my husband. Xavier hugged me from behind. I can still feel his hardness. I turned around to meet his eyes, it was full of lust. He touched my lips and I felt hungry for his kiss again. I wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed him. I love him so much, he is my life. I want to remember my past, in that way, I may live a normal life with him in this present time. Our kiss becomes deeper and harder. My hands traced his broad chest, as hard as a rock. He pushed me onto the wall and massaged my breast. I want to welcome his every touch, it was perfect. He stopped his kiss and touched my face. He adores me like a precious jewel."Lily, pleasure me more. Can you?" he asked. I know what wil
LILIANA POVIt took me more than an hour to board the plane before I finally arrived in Hanoi. Xavier was staying at the Sofitel Legend Metropole. The hotel is an alluring property where colonial architecture meets neo-classical luxury. It is one of the landmarks in Hanoi and famous for its good services, especially to guests from outside Hanoi and Vietnam."May I know the room number of Mr. Xavier Blaze?" I asked the woman in the reception area."Room 85 ma'am. It's on the third floor," she said."Thank you," I went immediately to his room. I cannot control my feet from walking toward the elevator. I want to reach the room now. Two of my bodyguards were behind me. I told them to stay in the lobby for a while. I need to talk to Xavier.I finally arrived at the said room number. My heart hammers so fast.I didn't knock anymore, I just pushed open the door. And there I saw Xavier standing furiously in front of a woman wearing a black dress. Her make-up was so thick and her jewelry was e
LILIANA POVI felt my chest tighten after what I discovered. There are so many questions roaming inside my head. My past was full of darkness and sorrow. Could I handle all the truth?Xavier moved closer and held my chin to look him in the eyes. "Liliana, I am here to help you get through all of this. Yes, I admit I asked doctor Tien to give you medicines. Those medicines were not meant to help you remember the memories, it was intended to let you forget everything because I don't want you to recall your past. It was too painful for you Liliana," her voice broke. He hugged me and we both cried."Xavier, I'm sorry," that is all I can say."Shh... don't be sorry Liliana. I know you can't handle all of this. Let me help you carry all the burden," he said."Xavier, tell me what happened. I don't care how painful it was. I just want to know," I can feel the burning pain inside my throat. This emotion was intense. I need to know the truth and I want it to come from Xavier."Hero was desper
LILIANA POVHe was not just pissed off, he was angry with me. I know he will be mad at me, as expected. I hired a detective without his knowledge and it was a clear betrayal to my husband. We reached the hotel room and I can see anger flaming in his eyes."You don't trust me, right?" he bites his lower lips.He was trying to compose himself and I'm trying to find the perfect words to calm him down."I-I'm sorry Xavier. I didn't mean to hurt you. It's just, I need to learn some things on my own," I can feel my hands trembling.I almost jumped out of my skin when he punched the wall of our room."Xavier!" I don't know what to do."You don't trust me. That's it, Liliana. I am your husband but you are keeping all of these from me," he yelled."Xavier, please calm down. Let me explain," I tried to hold him but he moved away."Tell me, your memories are coming back, right? And because of that, you lost your trust in me. Lily, how could you?" the tone of his voice changed. I've never seen hi
LILIANA POVI am now standing with Xavier at the peak of Ti Top Mountain. We are both enjoying the panoramic view of the beautiful Halong Bay. From here, I can also see some beaches where people can enjoy and relax. “Liliana, there are some souvenir shops here, we will go there after taking some pictures,” he said. But I don’t care. Still, I can remember my dream from yesterday. I didn’t tell Xavier. I don’t want him to suspect the memories that recently came back to me.“Maybe we can also visit some beverage stalls before we go to some souvenir stores. What do you think Lily?” he continued.I remained sitting and staring from a distance. I didn’t hear what Xavier was saying. I was too affected by that nightmare. It was the truth and I can’t handle it. I want to know more but it was too difficult.I wonder what I am doing in that room. Hero was there to save me.“Lily? Lily!” Xavier called.I was shocked, my mind was traveling so far that I didn’t even notice Xavier was already stand
LILIANA POVI stood up and tried to compose myself. My eyes were about to release the tears that I am trying to hold back. Xavier moved closer to check on me."Lily," he touched my face."Xavier, sorry. I- I'm fine don't worry. I just remember the things that happened to us these past few days. Sorry, I am just emotional," I explained. I hope he will believe my reasons."Lily, if this is because of what my father told you last time, please erase that from your thoughts. I don't want you to remember him and everything he told you," he continued.I nodded. I need to think of a good reason for him to believe me. I don't want him to know about detective Nam. Not by this time."Lily, I loved you so much you know that. I am willing to risk my life just to protect you and our relationship. If it means that I need to betray my own family, I will do that for you," his eyes spark. I can see the sincerity in his eyes."Please don't be mad at your dad Xavier. I don't want you to hate him because
LILIANA POVI made sure that I will be home before my husband woke up today. He has been asleep for hours since the medicine from doctor Tien took effect on him. I asked the maids to prepare his favorite food. I knew he was still weak, so I brought him his food. I opened the bedroom door and as expected he was now fully awake. I placed his food on the table, his hair was a mess from a deep sleep.“How are you feeling, Xavier?” I was still worried about him.“I feel a little better love. Thank you for being here with me,” he replied.His husky voice always makes me shiver.He reached for my hands and pulled me into a hug. His presence is comforting, I want to stay like this forever.I pulled away and smiled. I want him to forget everything that caused him pain.“Let’s eat Xavier, you need to gain strength. Remember, you promised me that we will have a trip later these days right,” he is right, we need a break from all the pressures.“Yes, Lily. We need a break,” he winked.Three days a
LILIANA POVI tried to push him away but he was too strong. I can't believe this was happening to him. I can't think and focus. I want to break free from his grip."Xavier! Let me go! I can't breathe!" those were the last words that came out of my mouth. And finally, he let me go.I choked and tried to compose myself. This is the first time I felt scared of him.His eyes went wide as he stares at the hand that he used to hold my neck."What is happening to you?" I cried.He looked at me and then around him. His face looks like he has been in a long nightmare and finally, he woke up."I- I'm sorry love," he knelt in front of me.I didn't move and just remained in my place. I am waiting for what will he says next.I saw tears falling from his eyes. I approached him and hugged him tightly. I can't understand why he is like this but I need to comfort him. He needs me."Xavier, you can talk to me. Please tell me what is happening?" I can feel my voice shaking. I thought he would kill me a