Lucas*“Lucas, get back in. We're going to my villa." My boss, Emilio suddenly orders me as I was about to get out of the car after parking at the basement of his company. I just got back from driving Bethy to her apartment and I came here straight away.Mr. Mendez hurriedly gets in and without a word, I start the car and obediently drive off. I could sense something is wrong judging from his tense aura.His jaw is clenched tightly and his eyes seem to be burning with fury."Hi babe!" I glimpse at him through the rear view mirror when he suddenly exclaimed happily and his tense aura is gone. Instead, a smile is plastered in his face and his eyes are radiant. He's speaking to his phone and I bet that would be Miss Hillstorm on the other line. Who else would make him calm down in a second?"Uh, I forgot some files in my villa. I'm just gonna pick them up.I frown. He would have called me instead or sent his secretary to pick them up for him in case he forgot some files. But he rarely fo
Bethy Hillstorm*.. and your lawyer is already looking into it. Kyla won't be able to file for bail now."The voice is quite hushed."I'll make sure she will rot in prison this time." It's Emilio. " Any news about any accomplice this time?""There were none, Mr. Mendez.""Have you finished securing Bethy’s apartment?" "Yes, sir. The bomb was completely extracted. The place is safe now."I hear Emilio sigh."Mr. Mendez," I recognize Lucas voice. "I really think you should get some sleep."What? He hasn't slept yet? What time is it?I hear a door closing and silence followed.I slowly open my eyes and a white spotless ceiling greets me. I blink trying to make my eyes get accustomed to the sudden brightness. I move my head to the side from where I heard the voices."E..Emilio... “ I whisper.He was sitting at my bedside and he immediately leaped to his feet when I called out."Bethy!" His face is beaming with relief as he looks down at me with glossy eyes.I give him a weak smile and a
Bethy Hillstorm*“Please marry me Bethy.”I cover my mouth with my uninjured hand as I gape at him. "Emilio, I..."I can't wait anymore, Bethy. This unfortunate event made me definitely see that it's you who I want to be with for the rest of my life. I can't take it anymore if I lose you again. I want to make you mine officially and protect you with my life.”Tears brim my eyes as I gaze onto him. Here I am, who just woke up with messy hair and in a cluttered state yet here he is, so fresh and elegant while declaring his love for me."Emilio..I, oh my gosh." I bite my lip nervously."Aren't you rushing things a bit ...?" I grasp his hand to assure that he doesn't get the wrong idea."I mean, we've just known each other for like what, less than two months and ...and I-""Bethy, we got a lifetime to know each other more."I sigh. My brain is literally in a haywire. This seems so fast and I admit I got surprised to the highest degree. I just got shot and now a proposal is in the air waiti
Bethy Hillstorm*I nervously fumble with the ribbon in front of my dress. I gulp and check the time on my phone.Emilio should be here any minute now. It's my first time doing a surprise for anyone and this is not just any surprise. Tonight will denote a significant occasion that will mark a new chapter in our lives.Tonight's surprise would not be possible without the absolute help from the people involved. I even called Avery and asked her to do me this favor.Lilian is still out of the country so I couldn't ask her for help but she totally supports me with my impending surprise.Avery immediately came to my aid when I called and told her about my plan. She helped me dress myself and helped with the preparations. It was a bother to dress with my arm sling but I wanted to look good. Lucas also contributed a large part in this. I called him to buy some stuff and he willingly took part. I instructed him to bring Emilio out of the villa to buy us some time to set up the place.The part
Lilian James*Speaking about my life it's a mess. I was 2 year old when my mother died. I grew up with my father in a luxurious home. My dad was the mayor of our city. Then people knew him as a honest mayor. My dad employed a nanny and If you guys are wondering about the Nanny, she was the one who used to look after an orphanage which seize to exist a year ago and let me tell you guys she is amazing. She has gotten old but still she believes that she is young and has more energy than me. She treats me like her own daughter and aside my dad, Anupriya was the only family I have. I love her. My dad had asked for my opinion about changing my nanny so many times but I didn't want anyone else. I wanted to live with her. So now that my Father the Mayor is charged and jailed for laundering the city money, it's was just left for me and Nanny.I had tried to see him but he wouldn’t let me, only Ma’am Anupriya goes in to see him at visiting hour.I only wanted to ask him why he do it? Why did he
Lilian James*I have just one hope left now. I can ask Benedict to find me a job. Yes, he is only the one left now to help me. I know you guys are wondering that who is Benedict. Well Benedict is the only friend I can depend on with my present situation."Ma’am Anupriya I'll be home soon." I kissed her cheeks and said."Where are you going?" she asked."To meet Benedict. Maybe he can help me to find a job.""Why him? You can't do it yourself?”"You know Benedict is reliable and I can vouch for him." I left the house with that.Anupriya doesn't like Benedict at all. She always says that he is a bad guy. But I always tell her the opposite, she preferred my best friend Bethy Hillstorm to any of my friend.When I reached Benedict house I pressed the doorbell. He opened the door."Lily? What are you doing here?" he asked."Umm... Ben I needed to talk to you about something." I said."Okay... come inside."I went in and sat on the couch. He sat on the other couch."So what did you want to t
Lilian James.I am back in my house, sitting on my bed thinking about last night. Well not thinking exactly but trying to remember. But nothing. Every time, My thoughts always stop after I pulled him.What after that? And did he change my clothes?Who the hell told you to drink so much? I smacked myself on the hard the hid my face in my pillow."Lilian, come fast baby the breakfast is ready." I heard Ma’am Anupriya voice.I got down from my bed and went to the kitchen. I sat on the chair she served the breakfast for both of us then sat in front of me eyeing me suspiciously.I looked down eating my food."Will you tell me?" She finally said. I looked at her.Nervously laughing I asked "What are you talking about?"“Baby don’t tell my you know nothing I’m talking about.”"Umm... no I don't." I said trying to act innocent."Don't you dare act all innocent here Lilian.""I am not trying to act anything.""Don't tell me your first was that bad boy Ben. I SWAER I WILL KILL YOU." She shouted
“you will not lay a hand on him.And if you do even once I got to know about it. You'll face the worst. Number two: you'll not disturb my privacy. Number three: there are some prohibited areas in the house where no one is allowed to go, don't you dare step foot there. Number four: you'll not take him out of the house without my permission. Number five: I wouldn't entertain any other men in my house example your friends or boyfriend.""Okayy... But what is the time of my work.""It's from 5 to 7. All days."I nodded."And for your salary. It'll be $7,000."My eyes widened. He is not joking right?"Umm.. I think I heard something wrong. Can you please repeat it?""No Miss James you heard it correctly.”"Don't you think that's too much.""No. I don't."He then went back to his seat and sat on the chair."From when do I start working then." I asked."Tomorrow. 5 am. Be on time or get ready to say a goodbye to the job."I nodded."I hope you still remember the address." He said with a crea
Lilian Chaser*When we reached home, Jason dragged me straight up to our room. After we were in, he locked the door.He just stared at me. He didn't say anything. I was trying to control my tears the whole car ride. This time I broke down, they started flowing down, I couldn't control my tears anymore. I started hitting his chest."I hate you.""I hate you."He held my hands pulling me close to him he said"Who put this thing in your head that I loveLolita?""Why would anyone have to put this in my head? I know it." I said sobbing."First calm down. How did you know it?""S-She was with you in y-your office today.""Today? When?""When I called you in the morning, she picked up the call.""You called me?" He asked in confusion. I nodded."I was not in my office in the morning." He said making me confused now. Jason thought for sometime "Shit!""What?""I forgot my phone in my office and she was there, maybe that time you have called.""But you still love her."I sighed. "Why are you
Lilian Chaser*I was peacefully doing my work when her thought comes flushing in my mind.I sighed and kept the phone back on the table. I really want to see her in that dress. Waiting till the evening is really making me impatient.This girl is killing me, when after so much I finally started avoiding her why did she had to wear something like that in the hot tub. I wanted to take her so badly right then and there. I don't know if she is doing this purposely or not but if she continues this I am sure I will lose control over myself.Taking her out of my thoughts, I focused on my work again. When I was finally done, I looked at the timing to see it was 6 already, so I decided to return home. When I reached home, I saw Junior studying like an obedient child and trying to understand what his tutor was saying. I smiled looking at him and made my way upstairs. When I entered the room I found Lilian applying makeup. I cleared my throat, she froze. I went in, and waited for her to say somet
Lilian Chaser*He shook his head. "No. You were right I was selfish. I just thought about Junior and not about your life. In fact, you should hate me after everything I have done. I deserve it. I wasn't ignoring you Lilian, I was just staying away from you so that you don't get hurt or cry because of me again.""Jason.”"I have caused enough pain to you Lilian because of my selfishness.""N-No." I shook my head.He smiled, a sad smile. "Yes. So, if me staying away from you makes you happy and if it doesn't hurt you then be it like that. I won't force you to do anything.I’ve done enough.”With that he left the pool, leaving me there alone in confusion.He is not serious. Right?I told him that I said that because I was angry.Will Jason leave me too?My mom died while giving birth to me, then my dad got locked up unjustly, then Nanny left me and now Jason too?Just the thought of that scared me, I stumbled back and my back hit the wall."No, he can't leave me. Am I that bad that everyo
Lilian Chaser*I turned around with a smile. He came near me and frowned. "You were crying?" He asked.I shook my head and knelt in front of him. "No baby, why would I cry?""No, I saw you crying.""But I wasn't crying.""Yes you were. Don't lie to me.""I am not lying to you. Maybe you were just seeing things."Really? Am I?" He asked lost in his thoughts.I was just praying that he didn't see carefully. I nodded."Maybe." He shrugged, his face lit up again. "You know I found something while I was riding.""Really?"He nodded with a wide smile on his face. "See."He brought his hand in front when my eyes fell on a rose. "A red rose?""Shh... don't tell anyone, I saw it and I plucked it from the garden, you like Rose so I thought to give you this.”I smiled. "Aww... you know you are the best. I love you and thank you.""Welcome. Mommy now I am all sweaty sweaty, I'll go and take a shower."I nodded. Giving me the rose he ran to his room. I was making my way to my room when someone cal
Jason Chaser*"Oh baby, how long are you planning to make him wait?"Lilian sighed and pecked my lips. A victory smile plastered on my face and I release her. She ran to the door and opened it. Junior came inside and gave a suspicious look, looking between me and Bella."I was knocking from that time, why weren't you opening?" He asked Lilian."Umm... w-we a-actually." Lilian stuttered then glared at me. I smirked."Baby we were actually sleeping." I replied."Yes we’re s-sleeping. We were sleeping.""Till now?" He asked."Yeah.” I replied getting up from the bed. "Now I'llgo and get cleaned up while little one, you go and wait downstairs. After the breakfast I have something to show you."Junior’s face lit up. "Really! What Dad?""That's a surprise."He frowned. "I hate surprises." I chuckled.After the breakfast, I took Junior outside, Lilian was following us while Junior was jumping out of excitement."Dad what is it?""Look there." I replied pointing in the direction of his surpr
Lilian Chaser*"Cartel?" I said in confusion.Why the fuck is this man here?I looked at Jason, I saw him getting stiffened.What's wrong with him?I stood beside Jason. "What are you doing hereCartel?" I asked in an angry tone."Had some work to finish." He said giving an evil smirk to Jason.What the hell is going on?"Just get out." Jason said in a calm tone."How can I, Mr. Chaser when I am being blamed of something I haven't done." He said with the same smirk on his face."What are you talking about?" I asked."Oh Lilian, you are so innocent, to fall for anyone's trap without even thinking." Cartel said."You know what, Jason is right, just get out. I don't want to know anything, you are the reason and cause of Nanny death.”"Actually in a way you can say that, but what about the truth that she hid from you." Cartel said shamelessly, like Nanny's death didn't matter tohim."What truth?" I asked in confusion. He smirked."That's it. Lilian, I think you should go back, I'll talk
Lilian Chaser*"That's Angela." A voice came from behind me. I turned around to see Jason standing leaning against the door. His coat and tie both were off, he was wearing a dark blue shirt with sleeves rolled up and the first two buttons of his shirt were undone giving me the view of his tanned collarbones.I stared at him for sometime.Why is he telling me this? He was the one who decided to avoid me.He came inside the room, and stood in front of me looking at the picture with a smile on his face.Without saying anything I decided to just leave the room. I was about to leave but when I passed Jason he held my wrist."She is my sister. Actually was."Jason then held my waist pulling me closer to him, I felt my heart beating faster. I haven't still got used to him being so close, it feels the same everytime, the unusual heartbeat. Resting his head on my shoulder he continued "we loved to paint.""Jason you don't have to-"Ignoring what I was saying Jason continued "And she wanted to p
Lilian Chaser*Chloe who was standing beside me started panicking "Oh my! Lilian a mosquito? We need to go to the doctor now. Show it to me first."She then peeped in my neck, I tried to hide it but I failed she pulled my arm pulling me closer, then she eyed at the spot properly. "This is a mosquito bite?" she asked in confusion.I looked down biting my lip. "Junior, this is a mosquito bite. But I don't think the mosquito was poisonous so your Mommy is so safe." She smirked looking at Jason.Jason eyes furrowed, he looked at the spot carefully then realised what it was. He cleared his throat."Dad you need to see through this matter.""Y-Yeah, I-I will." Jason said then drank the whole juice in one go.I was in the rooftop, sitting on the couch lost in deep thoughts. Junior was studying as his tutor was here. After last night I haven't got the chance to talk to Jason, All the time I was either with Junioror we were all together.It does matter to me, last night what happened. It was m
Lilian Chaser*"Nanny, t-took the pills on her own will." I finally managed to say that.Jason looked at me in confusion. I showed him the letter. He read the whole letter then thought something. He then looked at me "Did you find anything else?"I shook my head."It has to be him." he mumbled looking at thepaper."What? Who?" I asked.He looked at me "I can't say properly but I think it has something to do with Nanny’s brother.”"But she was his sister.""I know but he was the only one in the house who was staying with her and why so suddenly she would decide something like this when everything was going fine.""So what are we gonna do about it?"Jason took a deep breath and gave the letter back to me "Don't worry I'll look into it."I nodded still thinking that why would he have something to do with all this.Jason held my hands in his, "Trust me Lilian."I just stared in his eyes.I do trust him. I think I trust him more than I even trust myself, I know he'll never let me down.Wh