A Group of men appeared, they all wore clothes that looks spiky and black.“Aiden…”Called Lea as she saw what those guys are up to. Closing his eyes for a second, Aiden can’t help but think of how annoying they can be.Click,Sound of something that Aiden just click on the buttons of the car.“No worries, they can never break this car”Said with his bored tone as if he was certain of that car’s capabilities.“Hey, let’s have a talk outside, shall we?”With a big grin on his face, the man knocks on Aiden’s window. Trying to convince him to go down for them to have a ‘talk’ with each other. But Aiden knows too well what they are up to. He is no fool as what they think he is. He knows too well that they are up to no good.“Don’t be upset if I force you to go out of there then”“Aiden!”Lea shouted, the very image of that man can be seen clearly in her vision. Swinging his arm, he punches the window right beside Aiden with his fist wearing a sort of metal with spikes.“It’s fine, we are
“Lea?”“Ah, yes?”“Let’s go, it is almost lunch time, we shall head now and find some restaurant”Nodding her head, she didn’t notice that time passed by so quickly, it was as if they are just eating breakfast a while ago, but looking at the small watch in her hand, it surely is time for lunch.“Yes…”The ride was safe like what it was in their first hours of travelling. She didn’t know that it would be that far but she didn’t say a single thing. Even Aiden did not dare open up a topic about what happened. They are lucky enough to chase those people away. And no other problem occurred. Other than the fact that they can’t find any restaurant nearby. “I will check if there is some food behind”Lea mumbled as she heard how Aiden’s stomach seems to be rumbling. He is hungry…‘I think Lilith would prepare some stock in here. I saw some before in the other car’She said pertaining to the small bag of biscuits that she saw one time when the two have an occasion to went to.“Hey, what are yo
“How is it?”“It taste… fine”Eating the meal, the two again fall silent. As if they run out of topics for them to speak. Lea did not say any words as she enjoys the food. She also does not wish to disturb Aiden as she feels like something is going on in his head.'It is so amazing, I heard of this food somewhere before. Is it on the computer in the library? But eating a lot of frozen foods is not good for the body. Nutrients die if they are frozen and heated. Hmm, but this taste good. May not be as good as the food in Aiden’s mansion but it is decent enough to be called food’Munching, she heard Aiden speaks. “This is… curry?”He asked which Lea nodded in response.“My mother used to cook food like this when we are in my grandmother’s place…”He suddenly mumbled. Shaking his head with a small smile on his lips, Aiden silently finishes his meal. “I will just check if there’s a comfort room in here”Lea then excuse herself and so Aide pick up his phone from his pocket. Taking a photo
Hands shaking, Lea manages to open the backyard door. But as she bit her trembling lips, she can’t hold her tears any longer. The pain of losing them rushes again into her mind. It’s been so long since she felt like this. She thought that everything is all right by now but it seems to not be the case.‘I thought… I am all good now. I thought that the moment is see them again I will not be hurt like this… but I am wrong. Everything was still fresh. Everything was still… the same. Just like this house… its still the same the last time I saw it before. That cup of a mug that grandma uses that morning… it is still here…. the chair she used to sit at every hour… it is still here…’Holding her lips, she sobs. Feeling the pain that keeps on entering her mind. ‘Everything was here but them…’And for so long, the tears she holds keep flowing down her cheeks. As if it is finally loose. ...“So… you are Lea’s… grand parents…”He mumbled and bend his knees to sit.“It is nice to finally meet
“Do you have any news?”Asked by Menandro as he quickly arrive in where Elton was. Elton have no other option but do so as he was involve in the matter.“Uncle, please look at this, I did my best gathering much information, I already asked someone to carefully check out the location where they are kidnapped but I haven’t received any news about it. All we have is the information about the records that Aiden sent me. His phone is also out of coverage. There is a high possibility that even if we track that navigation on it we can’t find them”The two know too well how Aiden bought a commissioned phone. It would send the car’s records if ever the user activates a certain command. Once it has undergone in that, even if the phone was ruined, the command will not be terminated. Such items can cost a fortune but as for Aiden, it is but a simple thing to assure his safety.“Did you have any hint of who did this?”Nodding his head Elton click a few tabs on his laptop and showed it to Menandro
“You are awake. Wanna have some coffee?”Opening her eyes, Lea finds herself sitting in a car. Wearing a new set of clothes, a seatbelt locking her from having her balance out of how the car was moving. She can even feel the air from the road as the car have no ceiling and is completely wide open.“Where…”She asked only to have her head be in pain. Even her body feels painful.“Ah, maybe you are curious why you are here with me?”Slightly nodding her head, the man looks friendly and kind yet she finds something wrong.“My dress…”“Ah about that, you don’t have to worry. I ask the maids in there to change your clothes so rest assured no man saw your body”Taking a bite of the toasted bread he had on his hand, he saw how Lea look at him.“Want some?”He said offering the bread. But a frown can be seen on her face.“Who are you?”The car then stops. They are in front of a gate. The place was wide and in color of dried leaves. Even so, one can’t fully tell if they are dead dry or if is i
“What do you mean I can’t visit? I did so much of a hassle just to be here and you won’t even let me in?”“Sylphia, this is not the right time, please leave”Mad at what she heard, Sylphia pushed Elton away. It took her great efforts just to be here and have a girl’s night with Lea and this is what she would receive?“Elton, I did not waste that much time just for you to block me. Even if Lea is that man’s wife, no one can stop me from seeing her!”“Sylphia, please stop it right now!”Hard headed as she is, she did not listen and soon the guards following her arrived. Elton then points her and asks them to do something. They are in Aiden’s office. She visited in his house yet Lea wasn’t there. Her thinking led her to the conclusion that if she is not there then the only place she can be at is Aiden’s office.Having the chance to barge in his office, she was surprise to see no Lea in there.“Lea??” she called with a smile on her face. But just like what her eyes can see, no Lea was th
“Elton, I brought some snacks”“Aiya, you don’t have to bother… but thanks. I will surely enjoy this”Giving Elton the basket filled with food, Aiya then took a peek on the office.“How is he?”She mumbles soft enough for him to hear. Its been months since that incident happened. And none of them know where Lea was.“Luckily he is doing better. Although none of us speak about Lea, I know he is still thinking about her”Smiling bitterly, Elton’s cheeks was cupped by Aiya.“Everything will soon be fine…”He hold her hands and smiled.“Yes… I know it will”“And can I also share some of this with Aiden?”“Sure, why not? I prepared a bit more just in case”“You really know me well. I am so lucky to have you, Aiya…”Kissing her forehead, Aiya blushes and giggles a little.“In the forehead, really? Are you my grandma?”Even Elton let out a smile.“I am saving this-“ he caress her lips as he looks at it as if it was a sweet red apple he was ready to devour any time soon “-for that special occ
“Lian, look, Mom and dad looks happy by just seeing the sight”Lia mumble smiling as she crosses her hand. Blessed with a family that loves her so much, she grew up to a fine woman. Inherited the company of her father that was originally owed by her grandma. And as for Lian, he took Menandro’s step. It was a shock to the world when the news about his death was announced. But he lived a long life if one can say. More than that, he died with a smile on his eyes. As if he is contented in the life he had. As if… he was glad that the time has come. As if he was waiting for that very day all his life. No one knows where he is now, as no one can really tell where people goes when they die. But there is one thing that all people who knows him too well could never deny, That old man is surely looking for his beloved. Claudia. Cladia Lazarus. Aiden’s mother. Menandro’s one and only beloved.“I think we should just let them have a sweet time. How about lets have icecream?”Lian mumbled in r
“Estrella, do you still remember me?”Waving her hand on the poor old woman, she can’t seem to remember her. Shaking her head, the other lady just shrug her hand. Not knowing what else to do after seeing her old acquaintance.She lived a life full of luxury on her hand. Getting whatever she wants for doing bad deeds. Although she did regret it after all things vanish from her sight, it was late. It was so late for her to do so. Karma is surely strong. All deeds you did will have its way to you. So if you did bad things, await that the day would come and it would hunt you… in the time you never know. In the time you never expect…“You… leave me alone! I- I don’t want… anyone! Anyone… to come near me… you fucking son of a bitch… they are all a fraud… they shall all be punished to death!!- cough ah cough”Coughing, the woman can see that the person talking to her is already gone. Indeed, no person would dare get near her. After all, she would just brush them away.Living her life with n
“ And here we present to you, the son and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lazarus, Lian Lazarus and Lia Lazarus!”Its been years since the two announced to the world the birth of Lea, but it was the very first time that they finally introduce Lia and Lian to the world. “You have such beautiful daughter and handsome son Lea”“It is good to see you again, Aiya. Where is Aielle?”“Elton took that kid, they will be right back here soon”Smiling, a small tap suddenly call Lea’s attention. “Mira!”She giggled in excitement as it has been so long since they last met each other“How have you been?”Friends is something you can find easily. But true friendship is the one that is hard to find, hard to build. That is why for some people, they treasures it so much. Since they value the bond they build.“I am doing good. Wait, is that you cecil?”Surprised as she saw the daughter of Sylphia and Luther together with Mira’s child, Remi. It was a surprise for her.“Hola Tia Lea, Tia Aiya” Cecil greeted
“ This is so boring, why must they have a vacation on their own? They didn’t even brought us with them”Fumming about her thoughts, Lian was reading a book while Lia is there laying her back in Lian’s bed. “They need to have time together too, sis. And with the mess you did… it doesn’t seems like you are bored at any rate”Closing the book he was holding, he pick up the pile of paper scattered on the ground. It was a number of clothes that Lia drawn a while ago. To think that she was able to drawn that many with just a small period of time, Lian can’t help but be awe in his sister’s doings. But still, the fact remains that his room is not in mess after piles of papers are scattered. Both crumbled and finely flat papers.“ I will clean it later, I told you that already ““ Yeah, but, do you really not want to show mom and dad this things? I mean, they are good”“As if it is any better than what you might have done”Looking down, he didn’t say a word. There was one time that Lia saw
“ What do you think about this? Lian? Do you think mom and dad would love this? “With her hand touching her chin, Lia is grown up like a small version Lea. But not like her, she did not get some of her talents as it was Lian who excel in those things. “ I am sure that she would think it was a disaster “Just by looking at the cake that she decorated, it was a mess. The same mess- no, it would be easier to say that it was even messier than what their father created once Lea let him join her in baking. Baking is a hobby that Lea started to taken a liking in to as there was no much thing to do in the house than read and take care of the two. And one can say that she is now good on it as she practiced every single day. Although practice makes perfect, for some people, even with an enormous times of practice, even if they practice with their whole life, there are just things that we are not good into. “What?? that is so mean of you lian. As if you could do any better than me!”Poutin
“Mr. Menandro, this is the item that you asked us to buy”Nodding his head he let those people know that it is fine if they all went back to what they are doing. Seeing the pile of boxes that was in front of him, Menandro can’t help but have a small smile on his lips. Never once did he thought that the day would come where he would see little children walking and running around the house. The very child that have his blood. The children he can call his grandchild. “I wonder of Lian and Lia would love this presents i prepared for them”Mumbling, he may be older than Mr. Augustus but the fact still remains that Menandro is really fond in children. He just doesn’t know how to interact with them.But even the head butler who have been with him and was his companion in the past years was aware of the fact that the guy he was serving do have a soft spot for Aiden, Lea, Lian, and Lia.“They will surely love anything you give them, master”Slightly bowing his head, Mr. Augustus can’t help
** The day before Lian and Lia was born **“Are you alright? Lea?”Looking at his pitiful wife, Aiden never know that it would be that hard to give birth to a child. And the fact that it was a different case since Lea is pregnant with twins, Aiden can’t help but think of how much it must have been for Lea’s body.“Yes… I think so…”She mumbled as she can’t help but catch her breathe. Her stomach is now as big as a watermelon, no, it looks as if it is much bigger than that. even her appetite was doubled. It is not an exaggeration since she is eating not for just one person but three. Holding her stomach, Aiden can’t help but held it with his hands. Thinking of how nice it must have been to finally see them at last.“Tell me if there is anything else that I can do for you, okay? Don’t push your self too hard, lea”His eyes was full of worries as he let their hands be intertwined with each other. Never once in their life did they thought that it would come to this. But life is just so m
All my life I can get what I want. I am the precious daughter of my family. I live a life like a princess. But life isn’t like a fairy tale. My life had ups and downs too. And I am lucky to have a person who was with me through all those times. “Love? Good morning…”Whispering to my ears, my husband hugged me on my back. It was but a simple thing he always do when we are alone. But lately, even in front of other people, he didn’t feel shy to hug me like this. I can’t say that I don’t want this but… it surely makes me embarrassed somehow. Still… how can I say that to him? huh? Tell me, how??“Good morning love”I greeted him as I smile. Cooking breakfast for someone you love, I never thought that a time like this would come. I am surely lucky in my life-“Ouch-“Jolting, it made Elton be surprised too. I am so clumsy… how could I burn my finger like this? It is so embarrassing. Now is the time that I would look like a good wife. Now is the time that I can show him my good sides… but…
Love isn’t something that I wished to have. In my life, it is but a nuisance. Something that would just hinder plans. Something that I know I will never felt. As I am the daughter of the man who is the most powerful in our country. Among all women living in here, I can say that I am the most powerful one. “First lady…”I mumbled. It wasn’t something that I would love to be called. It isn’t something I I even asked to have. But somehow, the day just came and I become the one like that.My mother died when I was young. I am not even sure what might be the reason behind those. But as the only women to support my father, I was named as the first lady.“There is so much works needed…”Holding my nape, I can’t help but have so much things to do in my platter. It is not that I do not wish to have it but… it is indeed tiring.“Hah…”I look at my laptop and saw a photo of Aiden and Lea. A smile then escapes my lips. I didn’t even notice. Knock knock knockIs what I heard before the door open