(FOUR YEARS AGO...) .. .. Carla Christine POV - As usual, I ate together with my parents, because today is my birthday. Our meals are special on my birthday, because Mommy and I cook what we will eat. The maids and others in the house have a day off until next week, but their salaries remain intact. My parents always did that. Every time it’s my birthday, all their employees in the company and here at home send home or take a day off so that they can be with their family and I can also be with my parents the whole day with no nuisance. The day I like is my birthday. Because, every birthday we are together the whole day. We are all always busy, so we often just eat together and talk. My parents are busy with the company, while I am especially busy with school. Every time it’s my birthday, no matter what day it is, they dedicate their whole one day to celebrate my birthday. I just gasp every time I think about our thesis defence. I feel like my head will explode with the
Carla Christine POV - When I came back from the cemetery, I went home. I’m excited to see my auntie and uncle. They have both taken care of me since my parents passed away. To the two of them, I also first entrusted our company and other businesses that were bequeathed to me while I was studying and before I turn 24 years old. They never left me. They took care of me like an own child and the same care they did for the company and business that my parents left me. So even though I lost my parents, somehow I still felt the love of having a parent. But, no one can match my parent’s care and love for me. But now my twenty-fourth birthday is now going to be transferred to me again, the name of the company and other business that my parents left me. Apart from finishing my studies, I will resign from my job and will focus on the legacy my parents left me. So it was as if I was taking care of my parents as well. My parents, they both worked hard to take care of the company and busin
Carla Christine POV - “Carla Christine Zabala, you’re mine now.” I looked straight into the pair of eyes of the man in front of me now. His brown eyes are looking at my black eyes that feel sure of what he told me. I want to ask him what he is saying? But the fear I feel for him is still more dominant. “Let’s go—what happened to your hand? Why is it bleeding?” When he was about to touch my hand that has a blood, I took that opportunity to push him and stand up. He didn’t seem to expect me to push him, therefore he fell for my resemblance to him. I gasped for breath, my knees weakened, and I toppled over from the lingering fear of that man. “Carla Christine Zabala, comeback here!” I heard that man shout again. I was about to touch the doorknob, but I was stunned by a mixture of fear and shock at the time he reached out to me and held one of my arms. I tried to remove his grip on my arm, but my hand felt like a weak wind with his strength. He held both my arms, then he
Carla Christine POV - I tried to push him away from me, but it seemed useless for me to push him because he kept kissing me. “You’re mine now, Christine,” he husky said in his sexy lower tone of voice. This man must be crazy. Why does he keep saying that I am his? I am not owned by anyone. All the hair on my body rises when I feel one of his hands move around my back until I feel one of his hands on my chest. He stopped kissing me along with he stared at my face. His expression was blank. Therefore, I couldn’t figure out what he was thinking while looking at me. But I only knew one thing: I had to escape this crazy man. While I was contemplating a solution, this man startled me by letting go of me and letting out a sigh. “I didn’t mean to–” I did not hear him finish speaking because I hurried to the door, but even though I was not halfway to the door, he chase me and grabbed my arm. After I looked at him, my whole body trembled. He gripped my arm. “It hurts. Let me go...” I
I quickly pushed this man away and slapped him on his right cheek.Masses my anger at him intensifies even more at these times. What did he think of me as something to be tormented by his lust?“I’ll pay you that bullshit ten billion dollars in one month.” I say emphatically to him. This man grinned, then he looked at me. “I’m just reminding you that you don’t have any more money.”I just looked at him sharply at what he said. He’s right, I don’t have any money anymore, so how can I pay that much money in one month? Even if my salary is one million dollars every day for one month, my money will not be enough to pay him that much.This man turned his back on me again and then walked to his swivel chair. He took his coat, then he threw it at me.“Put on my coat.”I looked at the coat he had thrown. This coat was big and long enough to cover my body until it was past the panty.“Will you wear that or will I undress you so you can get out of this company undress?”I quickly picked up the
When my spirit woke up, the first thing I felt was my headache and the weight of my body that made me feel as if something heavy had hit me.I was about to massage my forehead so that somehow my headache would go away, but when I moved my hand, then I just felt a warm hand. I look at the owner of the hand holding my hand. He was sitting in a chair while sitting on the chair and holding one hand in mine. I quickly remove this Yuichi’s grip on me. After I removed his grip on my hand, he woke up.“How are your feeling?”I raised an eyebrow at his question and stared as tears welled up in my eyes.How dare he ask my feelings? Did he forget what he did to me?I suddenly closed my eyes when he was about to touch me. “Don’t touch me.” I quickly said, then firmly, very close to the comforter that rested on my body.Minutes later I could not feel his hand, so I opened my eyes again and slowly looked at him.He is looking at me—he is staring at me. His narrow pair of eyes were chubby, as i
Yuichi Yamamoto’s P.O.V. -I tossed the papers on my desk while looking at them.Why does Christine have so much trust in her relatives who take care of her? Even a few times I tell her that her uncle and auntie sold her to me because of a lot of debt she still doesn’t believe. They even stole into Christine’s company, causing its losses and bankrupting the company. I bought the company that Christine’s parents bequeathed to her and I will return it to her once I get it up and recover all the money stolen by her uncle and auntie.That Christine’s behaviour was annoying. She relied too much on worthless people she thought took care of her. But, the truth is they are really only after money from Christine.“Dammit.” I curse after I examine my manhood. Shit, why did it harden and just stand up suddenly after I remembered what happened to Christine and me last night in this office of mine?I lit a cigarette and closed my eye while smoking.Her skin, her scent, her boobs, her legs, her
Carla Christine’s P.O.V. -I’m here now in the dining area sitting in front of the dining table and still not moving the cup noodles that the man prepared for me.Should I eat this cup of noodles that he prepared? It was a few minutes before I decided what to do. And when I decided not to eat the cup noodles, I got up and went upstairs again to the bedroom.I’m used to this situation every time I get sick. I hate to take medicine so I just wait for me to recover in one day to two days.Arriving at the room I came from earlier, I looked in the walking closet for clothes I could wear.It seemed I was the only one in this house, so this was the right time to run away from that man.I think I can’t last with him; I don’t want to see him, especially I don’t want to be with him.I also had to find Uncle and Auntie to ask them what really happened. Why did they sell me to that kind of guy? I know they have a reason and I want to hear that thing from their mouths.After I changed my clothe
(AFTER FOUR YEARS...)..Carla Christine POV-Waiting for the big door in front of me to open, I took a deep breath. This is the day that Yuichi and I have been waiting for the most—our wedding. A wedding that is not forced, a marriage that is full of love.As soon as the door opened, the people who attended our wedding applauded. They were all smiling and happy for Yuichi and me.While walking towards Yuichi, the people who are most important to us, who always help us struck me. Lance with his wife. Vince and Astrid who also got married three years ago. Edward, little by little, can move on with his feelings. Dylan is with Hanna, Blake sees as my younger brother, and we agree the mansion is his new home and he doesn’t need to leave.When I got to the front I was by Sir Alan Yamamoto, smile at me. Even before I gave birth, Yuichi planned with his father. Yuichi won’t want our daughter to come out and our child will see that Yuichi has a grudge against his father, because Yuichi just
Carla Christine POV-THE NEXT DAY, we went to the Hart cemetery where Flame and Rachel’s wake had been buried.Now I understand why my parents were buried here and why my auntie and uncle rushed to bury my parents before. Because of still know nothing about the real things that are happening in my family—my parents.“Edward.”I patted Edward’s shoulder, who was standing in front of Rachel’s corpse.I feel bad about Edward’s situation. Rachel is my cousin. I am related to Rachel, but I feel more pain for Edward for Rachel’s loss.Edward loved Rachel, but because of me he had to kill the woman, he loved himself.When Edward faced me, I quickly recognized that his eyes were red and the bottom of his eyes were sunken. It looks like he hasn’t really slept yet.Edward hugged me and I heard him sniff.I hugged Edward back and patted his back. “I’m sorry, ma’am, if I killed your cousin.”“I know you’re hurt more.” I whispered back to Edward.I felt Edward nod.I am about to tell Edward that
Carla Christine POV-As I opened my eyes, the white ceiling came to my eyesight and I felt something in my hand.“Yuichi...”He was sitting next to me, his eyes closed as one hand held my hand. His legs cross.Yuichi had an unwrinkled forehead. He looks peaceful, at the same time is tired. I’m sure he had a hard time sleeping just sitting on one mono block chair.However, by looking at him, I felt comfortable.When I lost consciousness of fear for our baby and for him. My mind fought that I could not lose consciousness. My heart ached with the need to protect the baby and him, but my body failed me. And now, seeing Yuichi. I knew he wouldn’t let our baby be in danger, he wouldn’t let us both lose, so I was sure the baby was safe in my womb.Yuichi always feels and shows me assurance and will do everything just to maintain my safety.“Yuichi...”I removed his hand from me, causing him to jump into his seat and wake up.Whereupon Yuichi opened his eyes. He looked straight at me.“Oh, G
Carla Christine POV-When I woke up, I felt headaches at the same time as I also felt like iron in my feet and in my hand.I looked around and then my mind woke up after seeing where I was. I was in a large steel jail. I found my foot locked in iron and my hand handcuffed. I feel like I’m the beast of it.“My dear cousin is awake.”“Rachel? You… are alive? ”She laughed out loud. “I am alive and I have never died.”“But Lance said–”I suddenly shouted after Rachel slapped me.“Don’t mention Lance’s name. It is annoying that Lance’s name will come from your filthy mouth. Because of you, because of your coquettishness, Lance couldn’t love me! And for your question. I’m not dead. The car accident is not true. We plan to show that I died for Flame’s back-up plan.”“Backup plan? What are you talking about?”“The morning that your husband—Yuichi, took you, that day Flame nothing happened to us. And to the women Flame brings to his room. Nothing happened to him and the women. Let’s just say
Carla Christine POV-After the glam team fixed me, I let them out first and, as soon as my maid of honor closed the door, we made the accessories I needed, my gun and my two daggers.“Are you sure no one knows about our plan?” I asked Hanna again.Hanna nodded. “Yes, ma’am.”I narrowed my eyes at Hanna once I saw her gulp. In the over six months that I’ve been with Hanna, I’ve pretty much memorized her and I’m sure her gulping means something else.“Hanna.” My voice has a threatening sound.I was informed that no one else, ma’am Christine. Promise.”Hanna is a good woman. When I moved to Flame’s care, we got along, especially when I found out how he ended up in the Fire organization. Like me, a member of the Fire organization bought her. The only difference is that someone bought her at an auction. Hanna’s situation with her buyer took a turn for the worse until Lance intervened. Lance himself killed the one who hurt her. From that day Hanna’s loyalty was to Lance, not to the Fire or
Carla Christine POV-Only SIX WEEKS passed when I agreed to the marriage. During those short weeks, we nearly completed and finalized the preparation for the next four days of Flame and my wedding.We rushed the wedding so that he can process the other documents we will need to go to another country. After the wedding, we will move to another country and live in Switzerland and stay there for good.The wedding will be minimalistic and straightforward. It was just an intimate wedding, but Flame took the time to ensure that I would feel that our marriage was not rushed.Today I am measuring my wedding gown. The design I chose was A line v-neck backless ruffles lace appliques wedding long dress, since Flame and I chose a beach wedding.“Wow, babe. You look elegant. Right now, I want to marry you.”I looked at Flame widely. “Don’t be too excited.” I laugh as I remind him.Flame stood up. “Why wouldn’t I be excited? I will remove everything that will hinder our marriage.”“I’m going to ch
Carla Christine POV-I TOOK my gun and pointed out who became the root cause of what happened to my parents. I pointed my gun without taking my eyes off this man.“If you are my son’s love and you are my son’s happiness, I will accept the punishment you will give to me. But I’m begging you, don’t leave my son–”I pulled the trigger of my gun but I just made sure that Mr. Allan Yamamoto will just feel the bullet of the gun.“You have no right to ask for a favor!” I screamed angrily.I’m ranging in madness that makes it difficult for me to breathe at the speed of my heartbeat.I removed the gun’s focus and moved it to Yuichi. His father was the root of why my parents’ marriage broke up, but Yuichi was the one who killed my parents.Dammit. I wanted nothing other than to be killed by my own hands who killed my parents. Now they are standing in front of me. It’s like I’m losing strength because of the anger I feel towards them.Yuichi took his gun and placed it on the cold tile floor. “I
Carla Christine POV-The next almost half hour of Yuichi and I flight, I become silent until we get to the hospital owned by Vince.Throughout the flight I was wondering what Yuichi could have had for why he left there and no other eggs at that party?Dylan is still there. Was it possible that their intention was to blow the whole mansion? No. Lance and Hanna are still there who have been there close to me and taking care of me while I am in Flame’s care.“Christine, what are you thinking?”Yuichi removed placing my seatbelt. I didn’t notice was next to me and got out of the car.“Something bothering you?”“Do you have something else to do?” I straightforwardly question him. “Tell me the truth.”I will never forgive myself if any harm befalls the two people who looked after me for six months when I was devastated.“Nothing. I don’t have any plans. I’ll just want to treat your sprain first.”“Not that. At the party. What are you planning to do at the party?”“Party? I have no any plan
Carla Christine POV-“Whatever you do, no matter what you bet, I will never go with you, Yuichi.”I saw the smile on Yuichi’s lips after. Slowly and carefully, he released my feet and then stood up.“Then, it’s useless to stay here with you.”“What?” My pair of eyes widened.Am I overwhelmed by my stagy or is Yuichi’s patience shorter? No matter what the two are or for whatever reason, Yuichi should not leave me. He needs to stay in front of me.“Bye.” He even smiled as if he was teasing me. I turned to Yuichi. He seems to be serious about leaving me here. It can’t be.“Ouch! Ouch!” I cried enough to make sure Yuichi heard it so wouldn’t leave me.By saying that my feet were still hurting and I couldn’t walk, I raised my voice again until Yuichi got away and I couldn’t see him.I gasped, and I removed my gaze from his direction. He didn’t seem to intend to come back to me. I just need to send Flame a message to warn him.After sending my message to Flame, I sighed.I felt a great an