Carla Christine’s P.O.V. -I stayed in Yuichi’s big house, or should I say this mansion. I thought that I would have no other house to go to if I left this big house and another thing is it’s been a day since—I stopped thinking and also walked down the living room after I saw Yuichi walking while holding his iPad and he was just looking at it.It’s been a few days since I last talked to him or he even just spent time here in this big house.Ever since I offered myself to him and had sex with him.I don’t know if I satisfied him at that time because I didn’t get an answer from him when I asked him that. I can’t even tell myself if he’s only after my body because, if yes, he should have let me go to his house a long time ago.Money? I don’t have that kind of money that I pay him at this time. I don’t have parents anymore. I’m alone and my salary is just minimum wage.If I run away from him, I don’t have enough money to go to another country or even go to another place. I have no money
Carla Christine’s POV-I feel like last weekend was the longest weekend that happened to me because most of all, it was tiring for me.I can’t believe I’ll have another reason to live.Yuichi gave me a new reason to live, and that was to pay him back for what he did to me..When I arrived in front of the faculty room, I quickly took a deep breath to calm myself down and stop my tears from flowing down.Every time I think of that Yuichi, I growl with anger that leads to tears.The same time I opened the door, I was surprised to look at my fellow professors in the faculty after I saw most of them were fixing themselves except for two teachers who were already married.Usually, my colleagues who are female teachers get dressed and they also really put on makeup to make them look presentable, but the difference today is that they seem to be excited and thrilled. “Yes, he’s handsome,” said a female prof who is not married yet. For the length of my weekend, I feel like I missed somethin
Carla Christine POV-After introducing the Chairman of this prestigious school, I returned to our faculty room. I just said to them that I suddenly had a headache. But I really don’t want to see that Yuichi.I still can’t believe that he is the Chairman of H.I.S. and as long as he has been chairman, I have been here for the same amount of time.I don’t want to make a conclusion that these things might not be a coincidence, but I can’t think of any other reason why these things could not be a coincidence.Thinking about something makes my head hurt really. After I sat in my chair, I rubbed my forehead while closing my eyes.“Ma’am Christine?”I quickly woke up when I heard the familiar voice of Prof Martin.“I bring you a snack—bread to be exact, also bottled water and also medicine for a headache.”I just smiled at Prof Martin. “Thank you, but I don’t like taking medicine. I will just rest.”Prof Martin quickly stopped coming to me. “Are you sure?”“Yes.” I answer immediately.“Wel
Edward Fernandez POV-I looked at the caller on my cell phone. I shook my head with a smirk after I saw the caller. It seems that boss Yuichi immediately misses my good looks. The sun was just setting when he suddenly called.“Hello, boss? Why you’re calling the most handsome–”“Before crossing in the hideout.” Boss Yuichi just said, then he hung up.I grinned. I looked at the four ugly people in front said, of me: Blake, Vince, Astrid and Dylan, who did nothing but sleep.I took my gun and shot it near Dylan’s head so that he would wake up.“What the fuck?” Dylan said, annoyingly that he looked at me badly.“Boss called me and said that he missed my good looks.” I told them all.The stupid ugly ones looked at me badly and Vince threw fries right in my face.“Are you jealous of my handsome face?” I asked arrogantly.“The last one will get the car is ugly!” Blake screamed like a child, so we all stood up and came out of the hideout.I can’t allow myself to be caught in the act, especi
Carla Christine POV-I scan some important details in the documents in front of me now, such as the history of the Yuichi company, when it started, what its businesses are, investors and many others. But, one thing is for sure this company earns million dollars per hour.This is I realized that the ten billion dollars seemed like a coin to Yuichi because it was just a coin to him.I couldn't help but be impressed by him. His company, established three years ago, was recognized as a multi-billionaire company, and I couldn't help but be impressed by it as well.It’s surprising that I have read nothing about Yuichi’s family.“That’s just a little Ma’am Christine.” Dylan said, now eating the breakfast he cooked.When we went to the dining room earlier, he also gave me many sliding folders he said I should try to read first.“I’ll be your personal butler first while boss Yuichi is still fast asleep.”I put the sliding folder on the table. “Why do I have to be the acting CEO of that man’s
Carla Christine POV-“Sit down,” I said with a smile to Rachel as she entered the office.Even though Rachel used to fight and oppress me, I didn’t harbor any anger towards her; maybe a little resentment, but that’s all. Rachel is still my cousin and my only family, apart from her parents.I haven’t seen her for almost a year since she left where we used to live with her parents.“You look great.” Rachel smiled at me.I smiled.I don’t know if Rachel is teasing again or if she just has nothing else to say because I don’t think I can hide my exasperation with what hasn’t happened in the past day, especially what happened earlier.Even if I feel vexed towards Yuichi, I’m not that kind of person. My emotions were so fast earlier that I couldn’t think, and anger prevailed in my heart.“You look great too,” I said with a smile.Rachel is always beautiful. She is beautiful; her blond hair makes her more beautiful.“I’m here, Christine, to apologize to you.”“Huh? What... Are you saying?” I
Carla Christine POV-“Here’s some water, ma’am Christine.”I tried to accept the glass of water that Dylan was giving me, but I couldn’t take it after I saw that my hand was still shaking.Dylan quietly put down the glass of water on the table and sat down across from me.“May I know who the woman I ran into earlier is?”“That’s Rachel Avyana Cabrera, Rachel. My cousin.”A while ago, before Rachel even asked about it, I confessed to her it was a good thing that Dylan came and sent Rachel away. Dylan made the excuse that he needed to talk to me, which turned out to be true.“This company just lost eighty billion dollars.”I stared at Dylan.“The moment the investors saw me, they didn’t continue investing, and I didn’t even know anything about the boss’s company. I may not invade his belongings. That’s why I can’t tell them anything to continue their investment.” Dylan spoke calmly, and it seemed as if he was not worried about what he said.“Why are you telling me this? Didn’t I say ea
Carla Christine POV-Dylan took me to visit Yuichi. Arriving inside the private room, I sat on the sofa, where I could only see Yuichi.I was trembling to approach Yuichi. I am afraid of what I can do because of fear. Other than that, Astrid’s sharp look at me.“Ma’am, Christine!” Blake called.I smiled when Blake came and sat next to me.“It’s good that you visited boss Yuichi again,” Blake said cheerfully, with a smile.I smiled sparingly at Blake, then glanced at Yuichi.I went with Dylan to visit Yuichi, not because I wanted to see Yuichi. I just want to confirm something, and now that I have confirmed what I want to confirm, maybe I can do what I’m planning to do.“Are you all right?” Blake asked as I looked at him again.“What do you mean?”Blake’s innocent eyes looked at me for a few seconds, and then he also smiled. “I mean, how about being the CEO of boss Yuichi’s company? I think it’s hard to be the CEO of the YCC company.” Then he pouted his lips.“It’s okay,” I said. I di
(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