Her words sent a pang through Mark's heart. He wasn't shocked at the bitter feeling that followed it.'So you were that unhappy.' Mark thinks angrily as he stares at the crying woman with calm eyes.It was true that Leia was unhappy and the person who had caused that misery was the one she was pouring her heart out to now.If she even had an inkling of what he had done in the past for his revenge, Leia would certainly kill herself first before being vulnerable with him.This vulnerability was an addicting feeling and Mark couldn't get enough of it.The man's grip on her hand tightens, his eyes filled with false empathy. "Leia, you don't have to remember those painful moments. What matters is that we've come through it all, and we're here now. We've built something beautiful despite the hardships." He says, the lies slipping smoothly off his tongue.Leia nods slowly, wiping away her tears with the back of her hand."Yeah.." she says with a small sniff. She takes a deep breath before sp
Leia’s excitement nearly bubbles over as she watches Mark scribble down her ideas for the wedding dress. “And that’s it! “ She exclaims happily. Mark’s hand finally stops.“That’s it?.” He asks, wanting to confirm.“Yes!.” The bubbly woman says with a nod that nearly dislodges her head from her neck. Mark watches her, a small smile tugging at his lips.“Okay take a look.” He says, giving the notebook to the woman. Leia quickly snatches the book from his hand, her eyes roving over the page at a feverish pace.Once she was finished, she handed him back the book, her smile practically lighting up the room.“Good?.” He inquires“It’s perfect.” She says reverently. Mark rolls his eyes but there is a small smile on his lips.“That's great Leia. You can get some rest now. It’s already late.”“Okay. Are you coming?.” “No. I still have some things to do.” He says, tucking the note and his pen back into his pocket.“Are you sure? You should rest too” She asks gently, probably worried that Mar
His heart swells at Leia's words, happiness blooming beneath his chest."We're else will I be but by your side". He says gently before leaning in to kiss her cheek. Just then, a knock at the door interrupted them.Both of them startle and pull apart."Yes?." Mark inquires, a little annoyed at having his moment with leia ruined.“Excuse me,” a voice calls from the other side. “Delivery for the designer.”Mark exchanges a puzzled glance with Leia before letting go of her hand."I'll be right back." He says as he releases her.The woman nods. "Okay."He walks gingerly to the door before pulling it open. A man stands there, holding a bouquet of roses.Mark feels his brows shoot up."Hello..?" Mark says incredulously, his eyes never leaving the flowers.The man clears his throat before speaking“These are for the designer,” he says briskly, handing the flowers to Mark.Mark fumbles, his hands clasping clumsily around the blooms. Their bright red colour momentarily blinds him.'Why would an
"Kasen." No reply. "kasen." The woman says louder. The call went unanswered as well, the owner of said name focused on wearing a hole into the rug. Opal sighs, exasperated at the man. "Kasen. Come on stop pacing and sit down. You're making me dizzy." She says tiredly. The man had started pacing as soon as they got to the safehouse they were staying in. It's been an hour already and he doesn't seem ready to stop any time soon. Opal did not sign up for babysitting when she embarked on this journey. Fed up with his antics, she opens her mouth to retort but Kasen suddenly stops. "Kasen?." Opal inquires in concern. The man suddenly turns and makes a beeline to where the woman is sitting on the sofa. He comes to a stop in front of her, glaring down at the woman coldly. Opal startles and nearly falls out of her seat. "Kasen!." She snaps in an angry tone. The woman rises to her feet, not liking the way the man is looking at her. The action causes Kasen to move back a few feet, imm
Kasen blinks in shock, stunned at what he just heard.Kasen turns to Opal, a mixture of anger and disbelief in his eyes."You what?!." He snaps, anger making his voice shake."Why would you bring him here? Without my consent?!" He yells at the stiff woman.Opal refuses to meet his gaze."He has something to say to you." Is all she says, her eyes looking at somewhere beyond his shoulder.Kasen grits his teeth in frustration."Kasen." His father calls, sounding faintly exasperated.The man whirls on the other man with a snarl."What." He grounds out through clenched teeth.Henry's gaze bores into Kasen's. "I'm here for a reason, Kasen. I've been observing your little endeavours, and it's clear you need assistance to truly rid the Sky family of its obstacles." He says in a gravelly voice.Kasen's fists clenched, his jaw tight. "I never asked for your help, especially not yours, Father."Opal interjects smoothly, her voice dripping with intrigue. "Henry and I share a common goal, Kasen.
ChapterA few days later in the house at the Himalayas, Mark feels immeasurably blessed as the days get closer to the wedding.The man in question straightens from his reclining position, slowly getting to his feet from the chaise lounge he was sitting in.It's already noon and Mark wants to see Leia. It's ridiculous how much he can Miss someone who is barely five kilometres away.'She's just in therapy. Get a grip on yourself.' But even as he scolds himself he still heads to the entrance that would lead him to where Leia and her doctor are.Leia's therapy session is taking place in a tranquil room overlooking the breathtaking expanse of the Himalayas.The soft sound of flowing water from an indoor fountain created a soothing ambience. Mark takes a second to bask in the serenity of it all before moving towards Leia who is beside the pool.He hides himself behind one of the pillars and drinks his fill of the woman. His eyes rake over her bathing suit-clad frame and linger on her wet
The night was calm as Mark and Leia drifted off to sleep, their bodies warm and tucked into the warmth of the sheets.It had been a little awkward at the beginning minutes of the night to find a position that was comfortable for both of them but the couple managed it with little fuss.The soft moonlight spills into the room, casting a gentle glow on their peaceful faces. Soft snores and breathing lingers in the room, filling it with serenity. But as the hours passed, an unexpected turn of events was about to disrupt the tranquillity.In the dead of the night, Leia's eyes flutter open. The lifeless eyes were directed at the ceiling until the woman lifted herself from the pile of sheets wrapped around her body. She seems impervious to the cool air that washes across her bare arms, raising goosebumps along her flesh. With a blank expression, she clumsily tugs the blankets from her legs and slowly rises from the bed.Leia stumbles as her bare feet hit the cold floor, her steps tethering b
Chapter"Leia.." Mark whispers with dread filling his being. He can do nothing but watch as the woman drags her fingers over the dress, now free of the extra lace that hid its resemblance to her former gown.Mark felt a knot form in his stomach. He had hoped that Leia's amnesia was a clean slate, a chance for them to build new memories together. To let her forget her last and keep her here with him. But now, with her memories resurfacing in this unexpected way, he knew that the past could come crashing back into their present.He swallows, his throat feeling suddenly parched."Hgn.."He is broken out of his thoughts when he hears the sound of a tiny whimper. The Man snaps his eyes to Leia's face and watches with disbelief as she clutches at her head."Leia?." He says tentatively, watching with bated breath as she squints her eyes at him.She's awake, Mark thinks, elated even as his stomach sinks.'I wonder if she remembers anything.' he thinks frantically Leia groans again, her hands
Leia clung to Opal, her body trembling as tears streamed down her face. Her friend lay in her arms, pale and fading, her life slipping away with each passing moment. The atmosphere seemed to close in around them, as if walls were pressing in on them, bearing witness to the tragedy that had unfolded.Amidst her heart-wrenching sobs, Leia's tear-blurred eyes rose to meet the gaze of the man who had just tried to take her life. It was the big boss, his face bruised and battered, his trousers stained with blood. He regarded Leia with disdain, his lip curled into a cruel sneer. He pointed the gun at her once more, his voice laced with a chilling determination."Second time's a charm," he hissed, his finger tightening on the trigger.Leia's world seemed to freeze at that moment. She closed her eyes, expecting the deafening gunshot to be the last sound she would ever hear. Death felt imminent, a crushing weight that pressed upon her chest.But then, the sound she heard was not the gunshot sh
Kasen and Leia stood in the dimly lit, small brick-walled room, their hearts pounding in their chests. The air was thick with tension, and the sound of trickling water echoed through the enclosed space, a chilling reminder of their predicament. Leia's eyes darted around, desperately searching for an escape route, but there were no windows, no doors, just cold, damp stone walls that seemed to be closing in on them. Her breaths came in short, panicked gasps as the water steadily crept up from cracks. She couldn't swim, and the rising water terrified her. Tears welled up in her eyes, and she began to cry. She sniffled a sob, trying to control her emotions. Kasen, determined to keep them both calm, reached out and gently touched Leia's shoulder. "Hey, Leia, listen to me," he said, his voice steady but laced with concern. "We need to stay calm and think this through. Panicking won't help us." Leia nodded, though her tears continued to flow. Kasen helped her press her back against t
Mark's eyes cracked open slowly, adjusting to the sterile, white surroundings of the hospital room. His head throbbed with pain, and every movement sent waves of discomfort through his body. He tried to remember how he had ended up here, but the events leading to this moment were a blur.As his vision cleared, Mark noticed two police officers standing by his bedside, their faces stern and unwavering. They were ready to question him, to unravel the web of events that had led to this tumultuous situation.Before they could begin their interrogation, the door to the hospital room swung open, and Kasen entered, his expression sombre. He walked over to the police officers and said something in a hushed tone. They nodded and reluctantly left the room, leaving Mark alone with Kasen.Mark tried to sit up, but the pain in his body made him wince. "Kasen, what's going on?"Kasen pulled up a chair and sat down, his gaze fixed on Mark. "I'll just talk to the inspector, it won't take long," he sai
The smell of gunpowder filled the air as bullets continue to whisk past them. Opal dove into the ground, escaping some shots merely by luck. "Retreat! Take cover!" She yelled, realising that in their current position, they could stand toe to toe against Mark's men.As they rushed backwards, a bullet sunk into the shoulders of one of Opal's men, ten impact making him to fall face down and roll. Opal quickly hopped over a rock, finding cover behind it as she rested her back against it, her chest heaving with exhaustion. She retrieved her gun and reloaded it, holding it tight with both her arms as she prepared for anything."Opal! I'm here, come out and fucking face me!" His voice resonated through the air, meeting her ears. He sounded like he was close, she wasn't sure how close, but close enough. Closer than he should be.She takes in a deep breath, "Fuck off!" She yelled back, hoping to deter him."Face me you coward!" He spat, his voice laced with anger."No!" She replied, her tone m
Mark and Leia had been running for what felt like hours, their breaths ragged and their hearts pounding. They had stumbled upon this cave in a desperate bid to escape the clutches of the big boss and his relentless henchmen. Now, as Leia rested her back against the damp, rocky wall, her chest heaved with exertion. The darkness of the cave enveloped them, offering a sliver of safety in an otherwise perilous situation.Outside, the big boss had ordered his patrol to scour the area, leaving no stone unturned in their search for his fugitives. The tension in the cave was palpable as Mark and Leia strained their ears for any signs of pursuit."So what now?" Leia asked. "They're after us."Mark sighed, knowing that what she was saying was true. "I don't know. Maybe we can wait it out in this cave," he replied.Just then, Mark's sharp eyes caught a flicker of movement at the cave entrance. He nudged Leia, and she froze, her fear mirroring the uncertainty in his eyes. The henchman who had jus
Although they had gone far, much farther than they could imagine, Mark's fears still caught up with him as he constantly turned back to look of her was safe from harm or not. Luckily he was with his phone as he speed dialed for back up, he couldn't wait any longer and it was times to put his plans into actions. "Everyone will pay he murmurs to himself out of anger. He couldn't possibly tane note of all those who had wronged him but there were a considerable amount that he remembers and couldn't wait to get his hands upon, one of them was his dearly most beloved cousin. Finally he reaches his safe place the place he had agreed upon to meet with his mean I'm order to get things in order. Everything was far behind but he could still see the flames from afar and Leia still choking from having inhaled a huge amount of it was coughing repeatedly to his disappointment. Finally he makes a turn and has Leie get down as they would continue the rest of their journey on foot, and Leia althou
Leia's breath could hardly breathe as she gasps for air repeatedly, her resistance knows no bounds as Mark couldn't help but fear, still he couldn't let her loose because he knows what she's capable off. She struggles against the restraints binding her to the ornate bed frame to the point where she had begun to bleed due to the injury on her wrist. Mark couldn't help but feel guilty as he found no one but himself responsible for her behaviour. Her eyes flickered with a wild, haunted look as they darted around the dimly lit room. "Let me go, let me go right now you madman, just you wait, I'll kill you as soon as I get away from here!" She promises Mark much to his fear. He couldn't possibly believe the words coming out of her mouth and feared the worst. Now she's become dangerous to both herself and himself. Mark stood at a cautious distance, not knowing what to do, his eyes filled with a mix of concern and fear. "Please calm down Leia, everything is going to be fine, I'll get yo
It took more than a while to calm Leia down as she would continuously try to wiggle her way out until she was finally subdued by Mark and fell asleep. Everything looked like hell for Mark wouldn't couldn't help but hope for the best to happen as it pained him to see Leia in this pathetic state, so much so that he refused to leave her bedside when she fell asleep.Everything was a disaster at this point and he just couldn't take it anymore. "Boss," his subordinate called for his attention. Mark couldn't help but feel irritated and yet he couldn't simply ignore their request as he knows that there's more to this interruption. With a heavy sigh he rises from the chair and follows them outside to hear what it is that they have to say. His men look rather worries while he was getting angry and the mere thought that they refuse to speak after calling him out. "Are you mute, hurry up and say something," he yells at them. Finally one of them volunteers to do the talking to which he appr
Despite his happiness, Mark's worst fears were about to become a reality. He dashed through the hallway, shoving whoever dared get in his way as he hurried for Leia's room."Is she okay, how is she, is she in good shape, is it something serious?" Mark suddenly questions in a rush. He couldn't wait, especially not after waiting two days already for either of the ladies to wake up. His joy at the moment knows no bounds as he hurries to enter into the bedroom, the only stopping him is the doctor in his way. "Should I kill him?" Mark questions himself while he stares at the frightened woman who seems to repeatedly block each route he tries to take. "For god sake Mr. Sky you have to calm down," the woman yells. He couldn't possibly believe his eyes and eyes as he stared at the puny woman who seemed to lack a lot more flesh than Leia had. "It'll just take one twist and she'd probably pass on," he tells himself as she stares at her, examining what to do about this sudden disturbance.