I sat huddled on my bed, surrounded by darkness that mirrors the fear gnawing at my heart. The events of the past few days replayed in my mind like a horror movie, each scene etched with the chilling presence of Raphael. I clutched my blanket tightly as if it were the only shield against the terrors lurking outside my door.For three days since I was saved, I've been in my bedroom, fearing to step out because there's no telling when Raphael might return once again.Suddenly, a soft knock interrupted my thoughts and I froze, my heart pounding with trepidation. The door creaked open, and Sarah slipped into the room, her silhouette illuminated by the faint glow of the hallway light."Jenna," Sarah's voice was gentle, filled with concern. "I'm here.""Keith let you in?" I asked her."Yeah, I had to tell him my sob story before he did, though. What you've done for me." Sarah said, climbing into the bed and sitting next to me.I sighed as I looked away from her, my eyes rimmed with exhau
Sarah POVI had my plan perfectly planned out in my head.Get them to lower their guard down, drug them, watch them doze off, and of course, I'll have Keith all to myself when he's deep asleep by the drug I injected into the mushrooms. And a good amount at that.I didn't think everything would work out so easily. How gullible can one person be? Just look at her, dozing off at the table like a child.I smile spread across my face as I watched her.I think I need to get to-" *yawn* "...bed," Jenna said, almost letting the drug finish her off in that spot if not for Keith who came to support her.Speaking of Keith, the guy looked barely affected by the drugged food and it shocked me because he finished an entire plate of it.No normal human should-"I'll take you to your room love," Keith said, lifting Jenna in his arms in bridal style.I hated watching that scene play out. Anything that made Jenna happy irked my skin. I and Raphael divorced only because of her.I thought my mom had gott
BACK TO JENNA POVThe morning sunlight streamed through the office windows, casting a soft glow on my face. I squinted my eyes and rubbed my forehead, trying to shake off the remnants of my headache. "Sarah..." I muttered right before yawning and stretching in bed, "I wonder which guestroom she's in." I reached for my phone and dialled her number.I knew how big this mansion was and I wasn't about to get lost in it. There are still parts I haven't explored yet.I watched my phone buzz until it ended without an answer from Sarah. Probably she is tired. I shouldn't disturb her. But damn I'm hungry.After getting ready for the day's work, I went downstairs for breakfast and only found Keith at the table, "What about Sarah?" I asked, walking towards Keith."You're finally going out today." Keith looked me over."Y-yes... I felt bad. You kept staying back because of me. Also, Sarah's visit was a good boost. I can't hide all my life." I answered, "But what about Sarah? She stayed back, did
"What?!" I exclaimed in shock, "You can't be serio-""Crawl to me!" he ordered, slamming his fist against the desk.I shuddered before Keith. I didn't want to obey him but something in his voice, something in his commanding aura forced my lips shut and advised me to obey.My heart skipped a beat when I saw his eyes darken as if threatening me that there would be consequences if I didn't obey.I lifted my hands to button up my shirt first but the fierce look in his eyes told me that was the last thing I wanted to do.Hesitantly, I lowered my hands and went on all fours, shamefully crawling to him until I was right beside him, my cheeks all red with embarrassment.Keith's chair turned with him to face me. He leaned forward, placing his elbows on his thighs before reaching for me.He grabbed my jaw, squeezing it tightly as he forced me to look him in the eyes, "never forget who you belong to." he growled in a low voice before throwing my jaw aside and relaxing his back on his seat.Keith
I sat on the couch in my office with a worried expression, my fingers tapping nervously on my phone at a speed I never knew I had.The scene with Keith ordering me out of his office twice today played in my head on repeat until I slammed my palms on the table, along with my innocent phone.How dare he do that? I swear I will get him back for that but who the heck was that woman for whom he ordered me out the second time?I stepped out of my office, feeling unsettled as I thought to check if those men and that woman had left yet.Keith has got some explaining to do.From the corner of my eyes, I caught sight of Sarah once again. There was this weird, awkward moment we had each time she accidentally looked my way and tried to pretend she didn't.I walked up to her desk, something I wanted to do earlier if not for Keith who blocked me."What's up with you?" I asked her."Sorry, but I'm busy right now," Sarah replied with her eyes fixed on the monitor in front of her."Really?" I turned o
My mind was a whirlwind of frustration as I walked through the door to my office. I not only slammed the door shut but also ended up locking it. I turned away from the door and read through the text sent to me once again,"I'll never let you be happy. Both you and Keith will suffer. I'll see to it."It's always the innocent-looking ones, I swear!I thought of replying to the text but held back. I needed to show this to Keith and I wasn't ready to be caught in the wrong by giving a nasty reply to her."Yes. I'll tell Keith. He's sure to believe me with this proof."I turned and unlocked the door, storming out and heading straight for Keith's office, gripping my phone tightly as if it could slip away and lose the evidence I needed. As I reached Keith’s door, I didn’t bother knocking. I pushed it open, my entrance abrupt and unceremonious.“Keith, we need to talk,” I declared, my voice steady but laced with urgency.Keith looked up from his desk, his expression shifting into annoyance
My pulse quickened, confusion and desire mingling as I processed his words. Keith's gaze bore into mine, a dangerous intensity simmering just beneath the surface. I tried to read his expression, but it was like staring into the eye of a storm, chaotic yet controlled."Keith, I don't understand," I managed to say, my voice barely a whisper."You will," he murmured, his breath warm against my skin. "Now, hug the wall."I hesitated, my mind racing with questions. But something in his tone left no room to be opposed. Slowly, I turned, pressing my palms against the cold stone of the wall. Keith's hands trailed down my arms, leaving a trail of tingles in their wake. He gripped my hips, pulling me back against him, and I felt the hard lines of his body against mine."Keith," I whispered, a mix of fear and anticipation making my voice tremble."Trust me," he said softly, his lips brushing against my ear.My heart pounded as he kissed my neck, his lips sending shivers down my spine. Despite
KEITH POV"FUCK! What the actual fuck!" I clenched my hands into powerful fists and repeatedly pounded down on the table, not stopping until it split in two with the hole I created in the middle.It all started earlier this morning.Right after Jenna had left the car and slammed the door, it was only a few seconds in before I received a text from a strange number saying, "I see you. I'm going to get you."At first, I wanted to ignore it but then I smiled thinking it could have been Jenna."Is she playing games with me, now?" That was my thought at that moment. That was why I blocked her way and told her to get into my office. After she came, I thought of having a little fun with her before confronting her about her text but some people interrupted and of course, they had to be Yilena's representatives warning me about her arrival.I never told her about my getting married but I figured it would be something she'd discover herself anyway.I had to chase Jenna away so coldly just to m
KEITH POVThe line went dead, and I put the phone back in my pocket. I stepped out of the car and waited, leaning back on the car booth.I could feel Lorah's movement in the booth and it was so tempting to pull her out and finish her off but I waited patiently for Leonard to show up first.My eyes scanned the surroundings. Every shadow was a potential threat.Finally, headlights cut through the darkness, and a sleek black car pulled into the alley. Leonard stepped out, his face a mask of confidence and arrogance. Leonard smiled when his eyes landed on me and I gritted my teeth. My arms which were folded together, tightened.He thought he was in control, that he had the upper hand. Little did he know, tonight would be his last."Keith," he greeted, his voice smooth and composed. "Where's my wife?"I scoffed, pushing off from the car, "Did you come because you loved her, or just to get rid of a witness?"Leonard's eyes narrowed. "What do you mean, Keith? Of course I love my wife. Where
KEITH POVI never knew Laura had a twin sister with the name Lorah. I never thought that the twin would hate me so much that she'd plot with Leonard to kill me herself."Why?" I asked, although I didn't really care. I doubt her reason would save her from what I had in store for her."Why?" she chuckled, "because you hurt me Keith. You chose my sister over me even if I was the one you saw first. Love at first sight? Pfft! You fucking married the wrong twin!" Lorah spat.I squatted to her level on the ground, staring into her eyes with mine as empty as I felt, "I'm glad I married your twin. I'd never love someone as evil as you.""Evil? Keith, you are evil itself!" Lorah screamed in my face and I took out a handkerchief from my pocket to wipe my face before standing up straight.I turned away from her before speaking orders to Cecilia, "tie her up and throw her into the booth of my car."Cecilia nodded without hesitation, grabbing Lorah by the arms and dragging her out of the room. "I
LAURA POVI couldn't have been more happier when the news of Jenna's death reached me. Sadly, I had to pretend to be sad about it to everyone but now that I'm alone in my room, I can finally smile at least.My phone buzzed in the pocket of my Jeans and I scanned around, shutting my bedroom door afterwards, before finally picking up.It was a call from my sweet husband Leonard, the man for whom I've gone this far in this scheme."My love." he started and I blushed, "I heard the news of her death. How is he taking it?"A smirk played on my lips as I responded, "very badly."I could imagine the grin on his face right now."Very good. That means that at this point, his guard will be let down. Do you still have the poisoned blade I gifted you?" Leonard asked.I took out a small key from my pocket and unlocked the bottom drawer next to my bed, taking out a dagger after I opened it."Yes," I answered, ready to take his orders.It's funny how they believe my husband will be the one to kill Ke
KEITH POV"Doctor, will he be fine?""He will. He just fainted from too much stress, lack of food for possibly the last four days, and overthinking as well. He needs to take it easy or who knows what might happen.""Alright, doctor.""Make sure you keep a close eye on him. Force him to take the medicines if you have to. His health depends on it, Mr Richard.""I'll make sure he recovers." Richard's voice echoed in my head with other voices mixing in all of a sudden, "thank you for your help."I squeezed my eyes shut when I was almost blinded by the light in the room."Where the fuck am I?" I asked, not sure if Richard was still in the room or not.I sat up and after a few seconds, my eyes opened, adjusting to the light.I was in a small, sterile hospital room. The sterile smell of antiseptic filled the air. Richard came closer and sat on a chair beside my bed, his face etched with worry."You're awake," he said, relief evident in his voice as he leaned forward. "How do you feel?""Like
KEITH POVI pushed back harder, my desperation turning into raw fury. "I'm not going anywhere until you tell me what I need to know!" I shouted, my voice breaking.Two officers grabbed my arms, trying to drag me away, but I fought back, wrenching myself free and shoving one of them. My vision blurred with rage and fear. I swung wildly, my fist connecting with an officer’s jaw. The commotion drew more attention, and I could hear the murmurs of the crowd growing louder."Tell me! What was the victim's name?!" I yelled at the officer whose eyes filled with fear as I stared into his eyes with anger.He didn't speak until I raised my fist to Puch him."We don't know the victim's name! Just her face from CCTV footage!" the officer yelled, shielding his face.My eyebrows, once furrowed, now relaxed while my raised fist weakened, "the news said..." my voice trailed off."It's just one victim. We don't plan on meeting any family member or investigating the woman!" he confessed."What?!" I exc
KEITH POVI drove around aimlessly, trying to think of where Jenna could have gone. My mind was a storm of anxiety and regret. How had things spiraled so far out of control? Eventually, I parked the car in a quiet spot and pulled out my phone. I had to try calling her again, even if she wouldn't answer. My fingers trembled as I dialed her number, praying she would pick up. The phone rang and rang, but there was no answer.Frustrated and helpless, I decided to call Richard. He answered on the second ring."Keith? Did you find her?""No," I replied, my voice strained. "She left the hospital. Do you have any idea where she might go?"Richard was silent for a moment. "Not at all, Keith. I guess we'll just have to wait and see if she returns on her own.""Wait and see?" I snapped. "We can't just sit around while she's out there suffering.""Keith, calm down," Richard urged. "I understand you're worried, but we need to think logically. She might need some space right now."I knew he was ri
KEITH POVRichard's eyes darted nervously before he tried to muster a calm facade. "I wasn't hiding, just trying to get a better signal," he replied, his voice shaky and unconvincing.My grip on his shoulder tightened. "Don't lie to me, Richard. Who were you talking to?" My voice was low, menacing.He swallowed hard, clearly struggling to maintain his composure. "It was a private call, Keith. I swear it has nothing to do with Jenna."I leaned in closer, my face inches from his. "Do you really think I'm in the mood for games? Tell me the truth, or you'll regret it even as my friend."Richard's eyes widened with fear. He glanced around, as if searching for an escape, but there was none. Finally, he sighed, his shoulders slumping in defeat. "Keith, I'm not sure how you will take this news...""Spill it."Richard sighed deep, "Jenna... had a miscarriage at a nearby hospital just now."The world seemed to freeze around me, Richard’s words echoing in my mind like a cruel, relentless chant. "
Meanwhile, (EARLIER ON KEITH'S PART) at the Clementines mansion...KEITH POVIn the grand hall of the opulent mansion, priceless artifacts adorned every surface, and million dollars paintings lined the walls but I didn't give a fuck!The tranquility of this grandeur was shattered by my furious roar as I grabbed whatever I could and broke it into pieces just to relieve myself of this anger that didn't want to go away.How could the anger leave? I lost my mind. I lost control and I pushed her.It was like watching someone else from within his body but at the same time, unable to move that body by myself.The sight of her bleeding was the last thing I saw before someone finally stopped me by knocking me out. I couldn't be more grateful to Yilena for that but who told her she had the permission to take my wife away?!"Where is she?!" my voice echoed through the cavernous hall, filled with rage and desperation. My face was contorted with fury, and my eyes blazed with an unsettling intensity
YILENA POVWe quickly boarded the second plane, my heart pounding with a mixture of fear and determination. Richard took the pilot's seat, while I settled into the back, preparing the parachutes and planting Jenna's dress in the plane. Everything had to look convincing.The engine roared to life, and as we taxied down the runway, I glanced out the window, hoping our plan would succeed. Richard's voice came over the intercom, tense but controlled. "We're about to take off. Ready?""Ready," I replied, my voice steady despite the adrenaline coursing through me.The plane lifted off the ground, and as we climbed higher, I double-checked the parachutes and ensured everything was in place. Richard began the distress signal after five minutes in the air, his voice urgent and convincing as he reported engine failure and a possible crash landing."We're approaching the designated area," he said over the intercom. "Get ready."I took a deep breath, securing the parachute straps around me. "Let's