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Jade walked out of the police station when a call came in.
"Hello dear." He placed his phone behind his ear for easy hearing.
"Haven't you seen her yet? I couldn't sleep all night because of this. Her parents called me... They're freaking worried." Confusion laced Zoey's face as she spoke.
"Oh my gosh!" Jade hissed out in a grim. "I just reported the case to the police. I hope they find any trace soon because she felt her phone behind. Or... do you have any idea where she might be?!"
I have no fucking Idea, Jade. Sapphire is kind and gentle. She don't keep secrets and she lived a very fulfilled and satisfied life before she met you! I'm a big fan of your romance story but I'm going to end it if I find out you're really behind this! Sapphire is her parents only child, Jade! If they find out about this what do you expect me to say to them?!"
Jade's mind went blank for a
***The water was colder like Ice. Sapphire sat inside the bathtub and cried as if the water was peeling off her skin. She shivered in tears, crying in the loneliness for staying away from home without knowing if she would be able to make it out alive or not.Before the kidnap, Sapphire had planned to meet Jade and tell him her true feelings about him so far. That she thought about him and their moments together but right now, she even miss him more.'Why does it have to be me?' Sapphire thought as she cried aloud in her mind.Her hands fetched an amount of water as she scrubbed it through over her coal-lined mascara she'd put on her face the day before. Although, it was the first time in forever she'd used that beauty products, it's such a shame that Jade couldn't even see her in it. The thought of Jade poured through her mind like a magical pixie dust— She was addicted to.After a
***Jade went into his office, ignoring the weird stares. Pissed like hell but trying to conceal it. Her took off his black jacket and placed it on a hanger, somewhere in the corner of his office. He threw himself on his executive chair, already feeling useless.A small frown appeared on his handsomely -shaped face. Jade went through the file placed on his desk as he unbuttoned the first three buttons on his white sleeved shirt.Mr Tim looked at his co-workers with a fake smile on his face. "Come on guys, concentrated on your work. I'll go and check on him now." He announced before walking to the CEO's office.Tick-tick.Mr. Tim tapped his index finger on the mirrored door as he narrowed his head into Jade's office."What's it?" Jade muttered without even looking at Mr. Tim's direction. "Come in." He ordered."Umm... What's happening, boss? Are
"Whatever..." Jade replied her blankly and walked to the parking lot where his car was parked."Wait up for me!" She called upon him as she rushed to the other side of his car."Come on, Jade. You're so boring. I just want to spend sometime with you and you're acting so weird?""Just get in!" Jade rolled his eyes at her.They took their seats swiftly while Jade fixed his seatbelt. Chloe turned to him, rolling her eyes too."Don't you think it's enough playing this hate game? I mean, let's chat like real friends." She begged."Don't you have anything else to do?" Jade knotted an eyebrow, casting a brief look at her."When I'm not a workaholic like you." She smiled, but her smile dropped almost immediately. "Taking a day off to strengthen out friendship isn't bad. Is it? Perhaps, I could help you find your girlfriend.""Whatever..." Jade hissed under his breath as he turned on his car engine and zoomed off into the busy roa
❁❀❁❀❁❀❁❀❁❀❁❀❁The room was silent dark as shame. Only a line of the sun's ray touched through the window of the room. Sapphire opened her eyes. As blue as the dept of the sea, deep and pondering. She looked around and all she could see was series of her photograph, placed on the wall. Even her childhood pictures were there. Sapphire's eyes widened in astonishment as her breath thickened. Her throat suddenly went dump... It felt as if she could feel her heart hanging in between her troat."What's this... where am I?" She tried to speak but her voice came out in a soft, hoarsely whisper.A sharp pain hit her hard on the hard, making her hold her forehead. She clinged to it, trying to remember what happened last.The memory of how she tried to escape flashed through her mind. And it was Ace that stopped her. She remembered the his darkness that clouded his eyes in the shadows of the nig
***Something in a box. Scared of being caught, she looked towards the door. Sapphire could clearly see the shadows of their figures on the floor. They were outside, waiting for her. She knows sooner or later, they would come and drag her back to her room. But, before then, Sapphire's face tuned back to the carton in her hand. Curious to know what was inside, she tore it open. It was a Samsung Galaxy mobile phone.'It looked so new. Probably Ace bought it recently or maybe he's not in need of it.' Sapphire thought.She skimmed through it vividly when, the bodyguards suddenly opened the door. Sapphire climbed on the bed so quickly, they didn't notice. "Come on, let's go." Both of the chorused in their deep, baritone voice.In obedience, the elementary school teacher squeezed her eyes, shut tightly, trying to force out tears.She held her stomach in pain as if she couldn't stand properly, but she
With an unsettled mind while driving in full speed, Jade drove back to his hotel. Everything about his facial expression wrote disappointment."You have a guest sir." Mr. George stood up and reported immediately his eyes met with the CEO's."Who's it?" Jade knotted an eyebrow interestedly."He said he is Rome Anderson."Jade nodded his head and walked in. Opening the door, he met Rome seated on a chair at the entrance.He stood up immediately Jade walked in."I think we have something to discuss." Rome muttered with seriousness.Jade, his swallowed pride and walked to the chair facing his."I know who you are, Jade Alejandro. And what you've put Zoey through since Sapphire's disappearance. But do you have to keep this a secret from Sapphire's family as well?""W..what are you talking about?" Jade faked confusion."I'm sure that it would only be completely secret once you end things with Sapphire. Your so cal
***In Lucas's Office."I received a report about that can't we just solve this issue with money and stop making noise. Lucas furrowed his eyes at Mr. Charles, in all earnestly.I'll give the victim and her family a nice sum for their suffering." He assured."Kidnap is a serious crime. So is poisoning. Jade is not arresting your daughter for the kidnap case, for now. She drugged him sir, which would have taken his life. This is a serious crime. Your company would be investigated.""I know, Attorney Lucas. But still, is there anything in this world that money can't solve? Come on, we've been business partners with BB Company for over 20 years now. Can't we just sweep this case under the carpet and forget about it?""We could but Jade isn't going to overlook this, this time around. The chairman won't, either."Mr. Charles adjust his necktie, ne
The sun dipped below the horizon, the last gasp of beauty before the death of the day.Ace drove into his manor like a bullet crushing against the wind. Still nervous about what might come next, he brought out a park of cigarette from his side pocket and lit it up with a lighter. Smoking it up, burning away this worries and anxieties, inside.The mafia boss waited a while before throwing the away the burnt out stick. He placed the tip of his shiny, black brogues against the moist grass. Quenching out life, out of the cigarette stick. The wore a serious look, yet, different shades of emotion clouded his black eyes. Ace's thick eyebrows were lowered and pulled close, together. An heavy breath heaved from his breath before walking in."Welcome boss." Dylan muttered from the corner. Ace raised is an eyebrow at him."How is she? Hope she didn't do anything stupid?""No... She's gentle." Dylan smiled. "We would have dinner in 30 minutes. Inform the cook."
***Later that day, Jade came to pick her up."Aren't you selling these?" Jade started."No, but would you buy it for me?" She asked."Isn't that cheating?""You'd be making a donation so you're doing a good deed." Sapphire cheered up."She sold it for him. Alright then, can we leave?""Of course." Zoey's mum replied. "You've done a lot today.""Bye ma'am.""Good bye." The couple waved them. Jade placed his arm around her waist with they walked side by side.Is that really his wife? Some women gossiped. She's so old fashioned, like seriously? She didn't even wear makeup. How local?"Director! Have you seen the article?" Mr. Tim rushed to Jade."What's it now? Did they say I had an affair with someone?""No, it's not that, sir. It's about the young Madam."
Antigua And Barbuda Island3 Days After WeddingThe newly wedded couple gazed at the sunset for a minute. Sapphire stared at the rosy clouds and commented, “It looks like I can just pluck the clouds out of the sky and eat them. Don’t they look like cotton candy?”“I love the way you think.” Jade laughed.Sapphire sighed, stretching her arms above her head and then placed them behind her back on the soft mossy ground. With this, she leaned on her elbows, and then, eventually, lied down completely. Later on, Sapphire folded her hands behind her head and watch the last of the sun’s rays disappear below the horizon. The first stars begin to peek out from the black curtain sweeping above out heads and the light of the full moon. There aren’t any crater or bruises — just a polished sphere of white looking down at the both of them.
Sapphire was in taking her students dancing classes with one of Jade's recent songs when Jade walked in. He watched her with excitement for a while until she stopped and dismissed her students. She gave them a hug as usually. Jade walked in and took a chair from the corner of the room. "Oh, Jade!" Sapphire shrieked, by his presence.He sat down and watched her earnestly. "The media would be reporting about us, soon. Would you be alright?""I'm glad the school would be on vacation next week. Hope they won't harass my students?""I don't know but... How about
The early risers chirping to the morning sun beams peeking through the clouds. Colourful birds performing their morning rituals made the gentle, cool breeze blow through the white curtains. The light of dawn seeped into the beautiful mansion. With brightness covering the natural and man-made creations, the first rays of sun beamed through the window.A smile stretched on sapphire's lips as she gently opened her eyes. Looking around, she remembered what happened last night and smiled even brighter. Stretching like a lazy cat, she noticed Jade wasn't beside her. Her eyes turned to the other corner of the room as she pulled out of bed, sitting upright."...Yes, I won't be coming to the hotel for a while. If there's anything important, forward it to my email address." Sapphire heard Jade's voice from the bathroom."Hello wifey." He walked up to her cupping her face into his palms. Then he gently placed peck on her cheek that m
It was the American Got Talent's finals. The judges were dressed in extravagant clothes as the crowd roared to the first participant in merriment. It was a funny magician that brought smiles to people's faces despite his old age. His performance was simply magnificent. The audience loved him.Next were a set of twins. Maria and Mario with their explicit dancing skills. They did a salsa, ballet and hip-hop mixed dance and the crowd cheered their names.M&M! M&M!! Ruby was the next participant. She's bold and courageous but the outrageous amount audience and lightning still gave her goosebumps."Don't worry. Everything would be alright." Gabby encouraged."Okay, Gabby. I'd try my best." She promised and took out a deep sigh.The next contestant is... Ruby Darlings!!!"Yaaaayyyy!!!" The crowd cheered up as she walked to the stage...
The Following Day...2:00 p.mSapphire walked out if her class while everyone had gone home. Climbing downstairs she raised her gaze at Jade whom was awaiting with his while jeep, as usual. He noticed the surprised look on her face and moved closer. Sapphire felt like evaporating into the thin air, she couldn't believe her eyes."What are you so surprised about, wifey? You're making me feel bad."Sapphire wore a stern look at him and walked down to where he was. Don't shout okay, were not even married yet and... I didn't know that I'd run into you here." She explained, avoiding his gaze. Turning away, Jade held her wrist and pulled her towards him. His hands wrapped around her waist."And what does that mean? You didn't give me a good reply last night so I came to pick you up."Sapphires pushed him away as he let go.
Meanwhile, Lucas visited Zoey's boutique to tell her what had to."I tried my best to convince him, Zoey. I think Jade's made up his mind.""Jeez! That idiot!""Me?""No, I'm referring to your friend. He's so proud and arrogant. I wonder why I'm going this far just to bring them together. I guess that's why he makes so much money, huh? Because he's stupidly stubborn." Zoey vexed."Jade also feel down sometimes but I think he's ready to leave the past behind." Lucas explained."Does he really not have any feelings for her, then? I guess he didn't love Sapphire as much as I thought he did. Anyway, thanks for everything. I guess I misunderstood but... Since she can meet someone better with no regrets, I think there's nothing to worry about."So, I've tried all my best. Jade has his ways, you know.""Yeah, yeah. I know. I also know that he's n
***After lunch, Rome drove back to Zoey's boutique. He asked Sapphire to pick any 2 clothes of her favorite designer.Happy and ready for shopping, Sapphire checked out the clothes, line by line. Row by row."You can pick 2 more! Zoey uttered. Consider it a gift from me to commemorate you overcoming your heartbreak." Zoey added."Wow! Wait, since you're buying things for me, I'll... Pick this one!" She jerked over a pink sequine gown that had while tons on its chest for designs."Like seriously, do you know how much that gown costs? Don't let me shout at you! " Zoey blurted."I broke up with a guy and now I'm in tons of pain. I'm so miserable..." Sapphire pretended, acting as if she was actually crying.Watching her, Rome and Zoey burst into laughter."Wow! You're never this sly before!""So would you buy this gown for me
At the bar with Lucas.11:46 p.mJade and Lucas were seated in their usual spot. The bar man offered him a cup of champagne. He gulped it down his throat at once.Hey, don't even think about getting drunk, okay?" Lucas warned."I'm not." He poured another drink into a wine cup. "I'm not drunk but I'd like to get drunk."Lucas watched how he gulped it down his throat again. He looked so sad and messy."Don't overthink, Jade. Time heals all wounds." Lucas advised. "I'm sure you'll forget about everything with time. He pay him at the back.""About what you just said..." Jade poured another drink. "Don't believe that drivel. It's a lie" He started at the glassy cup and poured the third cup down his throat. He closed his eyes to the thought of it and gulped it down in pain.Jade drove home, collapsing on the sofa chair in