Aiden POVI was on my way to get out of this shop where Elton likes to purchase his suit. Of all places he went to far to go in here. just because the owner of this shop is someone he knew. And on top of that he even give me a hassle by urging me to go with him.Who would have thought that this rascal would end up doing some of my jobs just to help me have a time to went out and join him here?“I am done, I need air. Just how long are you going to choose your suit Elton?”With a frown on my face, I stand up. But as soon as I face the entrance of this boutique, an angel suddenly appears running towards me.In glimpse of my thought I almost thought that it was just hallucinations. For night after night what I always see was her face. What I always see was that day…Sorrow and anger, hatred and all, just seeing her face made all of it vanish in an instant.That was then I though to myself. How mean would I be if I snatch her away? Will it be bad it I would be the one to get something fro
“Oh Claudia… dear… you brought her back…” Kneeling soon as he heard the news, Menandro can’t help but be emotional. He also didn’t get much sleep. Even those people around him can’t help but be worried by his condition. He is not getting younger after all. “Master…” A knock was then heard. Judging by that voice, Menandro was certain it was Gino. The adoptive son of Augustus. “Gino, please prepare the car” “Yes sir, right away” Holding the necklace that holds the ring of his beloved, he kissed it and smile. “I will also do my work… you did well, honey. You did well… I will not waste this opportunity… I promise…” With his belief that this thing is a stepping stone for things to be done right, Menandro can’t help but be filled with courage, after seeing how his son was devastated by that incident, he did check through things much deeper than he thought. “But really… why is your niece in that investigation? Carl… isn’t he the son of your younger sister??” Talking to his wife as i
“Are they here yet?”Fidgeting, Menandro was restless. Its been a while since he sat there waiting for the two. They will have dinner together. But even with just seconds, Menandro can’t help but feel it like hours.Soon, the one he was waiting for arrived.“Why are you here?”Aiden asked and did not bat an eye to look at his father.“I bet you already know the answer, don’t you?”“Just, don’t cause scene”He was a bit surprise by what his son said. After all, he expect him to start a fight but…“Did you mature over those times? I am proud”A glare was then given to him, but the eyes of the two gentlemen’s was caught with the maiden’s appearance.“Lea”With his hand holding his lips, Menandro gently put it down to fic his clothes.“Good evening”She mumbled a greetings that made the old man smile.“You are indeed… alive”Offering his hand, Lea is not sure of what he wanted to do. But soon as she slowly reach her hand to him, she was pulled in a hug. Even Aiden was surprised.“I am mor
‘Why do he want to hug me?’Looking at him, Lea knew that it would bring him much sadness if she said no. But something in her heart wants to laugh. For some reason, after going in this place and after she meet Aiden, there are things that she cant explain. As if… there is something weird happening in her mind.“Ah, now that I remember, I have to go since I have an urgent meeting to attend to”Menandro then stand up. Slightly smiling at the sight of his son acting like a child. He even gestures the servants with his gaze.With just that, no other person was left in the dining hall other than the two.‘Oh Claudia, oh Claudia, our son is acting… like a cute puppy in front of her’Even Augustus who is a long time butler in the house can’t believe that the young master he knew would speak that way.He always gives cold shoulder to everyone. But when it comes to Lea, they all knew it, without a doubt, Lea already had a soft spot on his heart.‘But I wonder… why is she with Brylle… when he
Seeing Lea with a crying face as she went out of the dining hall, Lilith followed her in her room. Worried about what happened to the madame she was serving. Knock knock knock “Madame? It is me, Lilith” But no one answered her. She know that it would be rude for her to enter without having the permission to do so but she can’t help but feel like staying there. She doesn’t want to leave. Knowing that Lea is crying inside. Probably hurt. “May I… come inside? Madame?” Thinking that she just wants to be alone. Lilith stay standing still in front of the door. Not wanting to leave. ‘I will stay here, so that if she need something, I can help her immediately’ As a girl who have no person to talk too, always secluded in one corner, she have no friends at all. Thinking of how nice it was to have the madame to support her, to treat her like a real friend, to see her for her worth, she knew full well that if it is her whom Lea saw crying, she would also stay and wait. Since she is a perso
“This is all you got? Really… how can I pay you so much when this is all you got with you??!”Slamming the table, Aiden was furious. He know that there is something he can use to deal with paul. But even after using much money and contacts in the underworld, he can’t find anything at all.“Wait… you got nothing but this perfectly fine files…”Smirking as he realized something,“Tell them I want to meet them. Now”“Yes sir”Elton then came inside the office. Seeing how Aiden was fixing his coat, he can’t help but feel like he was off to somewhere.“Where are you going this time?”“Gonna handle something I should have handled before”“What, hey man. You sure you are not doing something dangerous?”But his friend didn’t even dare looking at him.“Elton, don’t you even dare stop me. I had many things I regret and I don’t want to add this in those pile. I know what I am doing… if he want to play like a good guy, why shall I not take the mask of the bad guy then?”“Aiden…”“I leave the comp
“Aiden Lazarus… you bastard…”Brylle is now checking all his things. It is not just camera whom he learned to deal with. Even with guns and things of sort, he made sure to learn a thing or two.“You really know how to make me mad…”‘Did I choose the right thing to do?’Paul can’t help but be worried about what he did. But that is the only thing he can think of. After all, he know too well that this day would come. And even Brylle knows it too.‘Hah, just as I think, I really can’t do this’Standing up on his seat, he hold the gun that Brylle was holding.“What are you doing?”“Just gonna check something”Staying calm as he always is, he wonders if Brylle can do it.“Can you kill someone?”“I already killed people tho”Shaking his head, there was a smile on his lips. But Brylle can’t tell if it is a smile or a smirk.“Sometimes, the person you really wanted to kill can’t be killed so easily…”He mumbled as he point the gun if front of Brylle.“Why are you not begging for your life?”Br
Do you know, friendship, a real one… is the most hardest thing you can ever find in the world. Yes, even compared with love. A real friendship, with love to each other, is like a precious gem.Running and falling on her knees, Lea reach out to see if there is still anything she can do to save Lilith.But there is no pulse, no heartbeat. Just… a lifeless body covered with her own blood.“No… no… Lilith… no… this can’t be…”Hands turning numb, she still can’t believe how everything is being like this. It is as if, it was just a while ago when they had a conversation about lots of things and now…Again, a loud bang can be heard. Another place somewhere in the mansion exploded. Who knows how many casualties there is. Or if there still have any survivors left.“How… how cruel of you… do you really take life so carelessly?!! Do you just see them as something you can dispose… if you wanted to?”Shaking her head, she can’t help but wonder if it was really Brylle.“This is not like you… how ca
“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