JAZMINE's pov
After Kian and Azra left, I slowly climbed up the stairs. Daniel's words kept ringing over and over in my head.
"Meet me at Jazco Hotel tomorrow evening by 7 pm."
Flashback!
"Daniel?" I gasp in shock as I took in the person's face.
"Oh hello sweetheart, how are you doing?"
"W-what... how?"I stuttered in shock. What is he doing here? How did he find me?
A sly smile played on his lips as he pressed me against the wall.
"You shouldn't be surprised darling, yes, I followed you here. I told you didn't I? You can never run away from me no matter where you go to."
I stilled my pounding heart and glared at him"I wasn't running away from you. I told you it's over between us, why don't you get that? I've moved on Daniel, now let go of me, or else I'll scream."
"Scream?" He laughed"go on, scream. Scream let me hear you!"
His hands tightened against mine, he lean
ARIA's povI must've slept off because I found myself lying on the cold floor when I woke up. My leg was cuffed to a table.I tried to sit upright but grimaced a bit when the pain hit my right shoulder - where those guys hit me. I think it's twisted or so cause I can't move it. Glancing around the room, I realize no one was there, they must be asleep or something.My phone! I wished I'm with my phone right now, I would have texted Azra to call for help but it fell into the kidnapper's car.Have they found out that I'm trouble? Are they looking for me? I let out a sigh.Funny enough, my mind went to Arian. He has the most pretty sky blue eyes ever, with full pink lips, long dark lashes that never fail to make her jealous whenever she sees him.I was reminiscing about my first kiss with him when I h
HAYDEN's povI watched Nadine through the CCTV in my office monitoring her every move in her office. She was currently sitting on her rest with her head on her hand looking out in space as if lost in thought.What is she thinking about?It's two months already and she still hasn't given me an answer yet. F*CK! I wonder why she's still hasn't answered, whenever I try to bring it up she'll somehow deviate from the question.She has been constantly asking about her house which I promised. Of course, I've been telling her lies saying it isn't ready yet but it is.Last night, I told her about it but she'd looked at me like she knows I'm lying.I'm running out of time and I know it, I need to convince her quickly, and if she can't make her choice I'll ignore all the consequences and make it the choice for her.I mean, why is she so stubborn?I thought Azra was stubborn but meeting Nadine, I knew what stubborn is.
~ JAZMINE's pov ~Oh God, this is bad.Really bad. I thought as Aaron busted in the room.What is he doing here?I watched in horror as he took me in, seeing the disgust in his eyes as he saw my widened leg, I felt like digging the ground to enter.I badly wanted to shut my legs but my body won't listen to me.I could only watch what was going on around me in shame. I caused this for myself, I stupidly believed I could talk some sense into Daniel but I was so stupid.I got hurt in the end.I watched as Daniel picked up his towel from the floor to tie but before he could wrap it around his waist, Aaron rushed to him."You flee-brained cóck sucking bastard!!" He threw a punch at Daniel – the force, sending him crashing to the floor.Before Dan could react, he kicked him again and again
AZRA's povKelly took me to a pub, it was awkward between us because I didn't know what to say to him. I can't stay mad at him either because one doesn't control how he feels.Love just happens.Though, I wonder when he started having feelings for me."Azra look, I know Kian must've told you how I feel about you but the truth is, I won't change anything about it. I don't want you to feel weird because of my feelings for you. I love you, yes but I won't impose it on you. I wanted to tell you how I felt so that you'll know about it, I know it won't change anything cause you're in love with someone else already."I nodded."You are right about that Kelly, I'm sorry but I won't be able to return your feelings, I love you as a friend. I hope you find a girl who loves you equally."He forced a smile"Yeah let's hope, anyway, I called you here to tell you that I'm living. I've decided to jo
NATALIE's povI sat in the plane the next day waiting for the guards which Sung-ho, my adoptive father placed on me, to get distracted so I can escape.I won't let that man use me the way he wants and then get me married to an old man. No way. Right now I'm furious at him, more than that self, I want to get revenge on him for how he treated him. He didn't even bat an eyelid when I begged. I saw it in his eyes, he had already made his decision.I've always hoped that he'll someday change and treat me like his real daughter, to show some fatherly love to me, I do my best to please him but it's all in vain. He used me and now I'm going to get my revenge back, even if it means helping his enemy – Kian.Last night, after he left me in the living room, I saw his study open and went to check it out. You wouldn't believe what I found. His
KIAN'S povI was in my office preparing for my last meeting for the day so I can catch a flight to Houston. I can't wait to meet Azra, I purposely refused to call her, I want to surprise her with my presence, I just hope her anger has lessened.I checked the time again to see it's past 1 pm. Oh God, I think I'll just cancel It. I need to get there before evening, I told Hayden to take her out, I'll meet them there.I was about to inform my assistant when he knocked on my door."Sir, there's someone here to see you."Ugh..."Do they have an appointment?""No–""Good, tell them I don't want to see anyone and cancel today's meeting. You can postpone all my activities till further notice.""Okay, sir."Once he left, I stood up and was putting on my jacket when someone barged into my office.What the heck..."I'm so sorry sir, she said it's urgent and did
AZRA's povWhen I woke up late that evening only to find Aria and Nadine were sitting on the bed looking beautiful. They were both dressed up in short dresses, Nadine's was blue while Aria's black. I couldn't see the design on it because they weren't facing my way."Uh... Are you guys going out?"They both look at themselves as if they were having a silent discussion.Then Aria came to my side "You're up, good. Get up, I'll help you shower. Nadine, get her clothes."I frown"Help me shower?"When did Aria get the nerve to see someone nude? I could only stare at her strangely"Who are you ad what have you done to my sister?"The last time I undressed in front of her, she panicked."Pfft, oh please, don't start with me Azra, now come on, we're already late as it is, Hayden will be back any minute now."That was when I remembered we had to go to the club"What time is it?" I asked taking o
"Azra is pregnant?" I asked again to no one in particular.My eyes went to her sister who held Arian in a tight grip."Does she know about this?""Umm... I, well" she scratched her head" she found out today...""And?" I pressed on waiting for her to continue. Why do I feel like there's more?"And... Oh, Arian? Let's go, you promised we'll go sightseeing!"My brows knitted together. Sightseeing? At night? What kind of excuse is that?My brother smiled at her"Oh yes beauty, but I can't remember when I promised that!"She glared at him and he quickly rephrases "I mean, oh yes! Let's go!"I scowled as they both rushed out. My gaze fell on Nadine waiting for an explanation."And? She found out she's pregnant but did she even plan on telling me about it? What was her reaction?""The thing is... You'll know that when she wakes up. Hayden? Let's go, I have a surprise for you.""Really?"I
THREE MONTHS LATER"Hey, are you ready?" Azra asked Kian, her husband. After the incident in Houston, they did their white wedding the following month. They wanted to get married that very week but couldn't because they were mourning Natalie's death.Thinking about it now, Azra sighed in sorrow. Though she didn't exactly like Natalie for her behavior but she never wished she'd die. It's even sadder after hearing what Natalie went through in the hands of Sung Ho and she gave her life for Kian, that alone made Azra respect her.Right now, they were outside her family house. Mr. Williams had invited everyone over for a small party, including Hayden and Nadine. Only Kian's dad didn't make it because of his injury. Josephine and Mandy were also invited. Azra has a feeling she's going to be her stepmom soon, it's just a matter of time.Kian was nervous about going in because he's finally going to meet his father-in-law. When
KIAN's pov ~After getting everything ready, Natalie and I went to the address my uncle sent me."Are you sure this is the right thing to do? Don't you think you should call the cops?"" Then we wouldn't get the opportunity to get him arrested! He finally found my weakness and he's using it against me! The first thing we need to do is to ensure Azra is safe then notify the cops to take him away. And you... Natalie, you shouldn't be here.""Pfft, says who? I have every right to be here."Shaking my head, I got out of the car "We are here."She joined me and we both walked into the field until we heard a voice from outright."Welcome nephew, I've been waiting for you and ohh, Natalie I've been searching for you everywhere, never would have thought Kian was hiding you even after what you did to his wife or sorry no, his wife's twin sister...""Where is she?" I cut in while glaring at the man who
HAYDEN's povNadine and I drove home after that, I couldn't help but anticipate the surprise she has for me.It can't be that she wants to finally leave me right?Or pack her things?I know she's been saving, she's capable of renting an apartment now, I won't be able to do anything if she wants to leave.The thought made me heartache.I guess I can't force her to love me, I can't impose my feelings on her either, I just have to let go."What... What was that back there?" I asked taking off my mind from heartbreaking thoughts."Oh! It's Azra actually, we didn't want to say our findings to him. He needs to find out himself.""Your findings? What did you find out?"She shrugs but didn't reply."You're not going to tell me too? I'm her brother, not her husband!""Exactly! You're her brother! You might react worst than her husband, who knows?"I
"Azra is pregnant?" I asked again to no one in particular.My eyes went to her sister who held Arian in a tight grip."Does she know about this?""Umm... I, well" she scratched her head" she found out today...""And?" I pressed on waiting for her to continue. Why do I feel like there's more?"And... Oh, Arian? Let's go, you promised we'll go sightseeing!"My brows knitted together. Sightseeing? At night? What kind of excuse is that?My brother smiled at her"Oh yes beauty, but I can't remember when I promised that!"She glared at him and he quickly rephrases "I mean, oh yes! Let's go!"I scowled as they both rushed out. My gaze fell on Nadine waiting for an explanation."And? She found out she's pregnant but did she even plan on telling me about it? What was her reaction?""The thing is... You'll know that when she wakes up. Hayden? Let's go, I have a surprise for you.""Really?"I
AZRA's povWhen I woke up late that evening only to find Aria and Nadine were sitting on the bed looking beautiful. They were both dressed up in short dresses, Nadine's was blue while Aria's black. I couldn't see the design on it because they weren't facing my way."Uh... Are you guys going out?"They both look at themselves as if they were having a silent discussion.Then Aria came to my side "You're up, good. Get up, I'll help you shower. Nadine, get her clothes."I frown"Help me shower?"When did Aria get the nerve to see someone nude? I could only stare at her strangely"Who are you ad what have you done to my sister?"The last time I undressed in front of her, she panicked."Pfft, oh please, don't start with me Azra, now come on, we're already late as it is, Hayden will be back any minute now."That was when I remembered we had to go to the club"What time is it?" I asked taking o
KIAN'S povI was in my office preparing for my last meeting for the day so I can catch a flight to Houston. I can't wait to meet Azra, I purposely refused to call her, I want to surprise her with my presence, I just hope her anger has lessened.I checked the time again to see it's past 1 pm. Oh God, I think I'll just cancel It. I need to get there before evening, I told Hayden to take her out, I'll meet them there.I was about to inform my assistant when he knocked on my door."Sir, there's someone here to see you."Ugh..."Do they have an appointment?""No–""Good, tell them I don't want to see anyone and cancel today's meeting. You can postpone all my activities till further notice.""Okay, sir."Once he left, I stood up and was putting on my jacket when someone barged into my office.What the heck..."I'm so sorry sir, she said it's urgent and did
NATALIE's povI sat in the plane the next day waiting for the guards which Sung-ho, my adoptive father placed on me, to get distracted so I can escape.I won't let that man use me the way he wants and then get me married to an old man. No way. Right now I'm furious at him, more than that self, I want to get revenge on him for how he treated him. He didn't even bat an eyelid when I begged. I saw it in his eyes, he had already made his decision.I've always hoped that he'll someday change and treat me like his real daughter, to show some fatherly love to me, I do my best to please him but it's all in vain. He used me and now I'm going to get my revenge back, even if it means helping his enemy – Kian.Last night, after he left me in the living room, I saw his study open and went to check it out. You wouldn't believe what I found. His
AZRA's povKelly took me to a pub, it was awkward between us because I didn't know what to say to him. I can't stay mad at him either because one doesn't control how he feels.Love just happens.Though, I wonder when he started having feelings for me."Azra look, I know Kian must've told you how I feel about you but the truth is, I won't change anything about it. I don't want you to feel weird because of my feelings for you. I love you, yes but I won't impose it on you. I wanted to tell you how I felt so that you'll know about it, I know it won't change anything cause you're in love with someone else already."I nodded."You are right about that Kelly, I'm sorry but I won't be able to return your feelings, I love you as a friend. I hope you find a girl who loves you equally."He forced a smile"Yeah let's hope, anyway, I called you here to tell you that I'm living. I've decided to jo
~ JAZMINE's pov ~Oh God, this is bad.Really bad. I thought as Aaron busted in the room.What is he doing here?I watched in horror as he took me in, seeing the disgust in his eyes as he saw my widened leg, I felt like digging the ground to enter.I badly wanted to shut my legs but my body won't listen to me.I could only watch what was going on around me in shame. I caused this for myself, I stupidly believed I could talk some sense into Daniel but I was so stupid.I got hurt in the end.I watched as Daniel picked up his towel from the floor to tie but before he could wrap it around his waist, Aaron rushed to him."You flee-brained cóck sucking bastard!!" He threw a punch at Daniel – the force, sending him crashing to the floor.Before Dan could react, he kicked him again and again