Some time later, a car drove speedily into the mansion gates. Vivian who was sitting close to the guest room waiting for a chance she could go in and see Sebastian, looked to the door as someone rushed in."What happened is Seb alright?" Mike asked immediately he came before Vivian. It was at this moment she realized that the person Albert had called earlier was actually Mike. Could it be he was here to donate blood for Sebastian?"I... I dunno, Albert said I couldn't go in to see him, but when he was brought back there was a lot of blood, I think he was badly hurt." Vivian explained."What? Why didn't he let you see him?" Mike asked bewildered."Mike, you're here, the doctor has been waiting for you in the room." Albert who just emerged from the room called."Is Seb alright?" Mike asked worriedly."The doctor said he will be, if the transfusion is done as soon as possible.""Alright, let's go." Mike was about to hurry away towards the room when he suddenly stopped recalling something
Vivian felt her heart quicken in fear, however his dark eyes that seemed to be glaring at her suddenly looked unfocused, his grip on her hand loosened and his eyes slowly shut close."Sebastian, Sebastian?" Vivian called for him but he didn't seem to hear her at all, his eyes fully closed and he lost consciousness.She quickly sat at the edge of the bed to examine him, after checking to see his vitals were stable and there were no abnormalities, she finally breathed out in relief, perhaps it had just been a moment of consciousness and he slipped back unconscious again.She gazed at his face for some time, she saw a few beads of sweat that had gathered on his forehead, Vivian quickly got up to find a cloth with which she used to dab the sweat away, she noticed as his brows minutely scrunched, he must be in deep pain.His lips were dry and parched, she noticed him slightly part his lips, the frown on his face making him look to be in deep pain.Vivian could still vividly remember the ag
The next morning.Vivian arrived at the doors of the guest room to find that Albert wasn't there, he had stayed there all night without leaving as if he was more than determined to not allow her anywhere close to the room.Curiously, Vivian stood by the door to listen if anyone was inside, she placed her ear by the door for some time but heard nothing, however, all of a sudden,"Why are you sneaking around like a spy?" Vivian heard a voice from behind her, in shock she jumped before whirling around to find Mike who was smiling at her in amusement."I... I was just...""You don't have to explain, you're just curious about Seb, he's much better now, and the doctor even said he might wake up anytime soon." Seeing the faint dark circles around her eyes, Mike could already tell she was very concerned about Sebastian, which might have led her to probably not get enough sleep.Vivian wanted to say something else, but decided against it, instead she nodded, then said, "Thank you, for last ni
A few days passed by, and slowly, Sebastian's wound was beginning to recover that he was able to go into his study for some time during the day, however he didn't leave the mansion for some time.At noon, Vivian made lunch, she packed it up on a tray and headed up to his study since Camila had told her he'd been in there for a few hours now.She knocked twice before pushing open the door to go in.Sebastian who was sitting behind his desk focused on something looked up for a while to see it was her before he lowered his head again to concentrate on what he had been doing however there was a subtle smile on his face after seeing it was her.Vivian approached the table, placing the food down on his desk right in front of him, he could already perceive the enticing aroma of the food before him."You know you shouldn't skip lunch right? Especially when you're not fully recovered." She said.Dropping a file he was holding he looked up at her with a small smile on his face, "And where did y
"Sebastian?" Vivian called softly."Hmm?" He hummed a reply as he tucked his hand into the sleeves as she helped him wear a shirt just like she had been doing since he'd gotten injured."Earlier Janice called, she asked if I could go shopping with her so I could help her pick out some things." Vivian informed him."Oh, I think she's just trying to be friendly, she probably just likes you." Sebastian said as Vivian smoothed the shirt on his body."So... Do you think I should go?" She asked warily looking at his face.Sebastian looked down at her, no fathomable expression on his face, Vivian assumed that maybe he was displeased because she asked to go out, so she quickly said,"It's alright, I really don't have to go, besides you need me here, I'll just tell her that...""Did I say you couldn't go?" Sebastian suddenly cut her off, making her look at him a bit stunned, "If there's anyone I trust you to be absolutely safe with, it's Janice, so I won't stop you if you want to go, besides y
After brushing her teeth and washing her face that morning, Vivian looked in the bathroom mirror with a sullen expression, she seemed to be going through an internal turmoil.She turned on the water and washed her hand before walking out of the bathroom. Sitting on the bed she picked up her phone and opened a text, the last message that mysterious man had sent her was shown on the screen. Her fingers tapped on the type button where she would compose a new message, the Information she'd just learnt was right at the tip of her mind, all she needed to do was send a text and that information would be delivered to that man, but all of a sudden, she was having second thoughts, she hadn't been able to sleep and had been thinking about it the whole night.Why couldn't she do it? Why was she finding it hard to do something that could hurt Sebastian?As she was still blankly staring at her phone while having an internal debate, a knock sounded on the door. Mindlessly she called,"Come in."Cami
Sebastian approached his car walking out of a tall building with long and elegant strides. Albert opened the car door for him after he got in, Albert went to the other side and sat in the front seat, then the car drove off onto the roads."Boss, Mister Sinclair from the auction at Eringdalle valley called this morning, he said there was something important he had to talk to you about, but by the tone of his voice, he seemed angry. Since it seemed urgent, shall we drive over to his place here in the city so you can meet with him?" Albert asked."Whatever urgent discussion he has can wait, head over to the beach house." Sebastian instructed aloofly.However, as Albert gazed at him from the rear view mirror, he was astonished to see a smile on Sebastian's face, his eyes were gazing out the window, but the smile on his face couldn't be masked.Albert narrowed his face, how could he not know the reason for the happiness in Sebastian's eyes at the moment, who else could make him feel any so
"Boss! I know this is not the time for this, but Mr Sinclair called, he said that the land you bought at an auction a few years ago is now undergoing a construction, he also said that a mysterious man suddenly appeared with the land papers to claim it as his, and since he had the right papers for the lands, they couldn't stop him from demolishing our plans and starting his construction, and our former plans of building an orphanage is now gone, the lands no longer belong to us, he said the new owner is now building a multi complex." Albert reported panickedly.However Sebastian picked up his gun that was sitting on the table with a dark look in his eyes, he didn't reply to Albert's reports which somewhat surprised Albert but wasn't unexpected, in the sense that, the land he seemed to have just mysteriously lost was something he'd purchased years ago and had planned to build an orphanage.Sebastian had made those plans due to the rising homelessness of young children who no longer had
25 years later."Aria King?!" Someone exclaimed in shock and fear."It's really her! The she-devil Aria King!" The young man wearing a pair of white glasses said, his voice shivering as he fixed his gaze on the entrance of the 32 story building of the Greyson corporation, a multi-billion dollar company specialized in real estate, known as the second most successful real estate company internationally, second to The Kings empire, the number one real estate company world wide.A glistening pair of deep red heels clanked on the clear floors of the building making an entrance, trailing up those long sexy legs was a mouthwatering figure of a woman. Full lips stained blood red curled faintly at the side, a straight yet small nose and lovely almond eyes, green like the color of nature in the morning sun.The crowd of people gathered at the buildings lobby could feel their bloods run cold at the sight of this dangerous yet earth revolting beauty.A number of people present doubted this woman'
Vivian paused abruptly when she once again felt that faint fluttering in her stomach for the hundredth time today. She furrowed her brows suspiciously before a voice suddenly jolted her back to her senses."Doctor, is everything alright?" The pale faced middle aged woman laying in the hospital bed inquired wondering if the look on Vivian's face was due to her health.Vivian quickly looked up at her patient, she smiled professionally, "No, nothing at all. Your vitals are looking quite good, I think all you need at this point is a lot of rest." Vivian placed her stethoscope back around her neck then stood up straight,"Everything will be fine if you get enough bed rest."The patient smiled, "Thank you doctor, I'll try to get as much rest as I can.""That's good to hear, I feel assured since you're willing to think about your own health now.""Ah, I couldn't help it you see, even if you told me my health was getting worse, I just couldn't stop myself, my daughter was pregnant, so I had t
After the ceremony, the celebration continued in the reception hall, a vision of opulence and sophistication. Crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling, casting a soft, warm glow over the room. Tables were adorned with elegant floral arrangements.Laughter and joy filled the air as guests mingled with each other.The bride and groom looked radiant with bliss as they experienced their beautiful ceremony.At the moment, Mike stood on stage as he recited a heartfelt speech of his goodwill and joy for the happily married couple."Hello everyone!" Mike began holding his Champaign glass in his left hand and the microphone in his right. "It's such a privilege to be standing here as the best man for my long time best friend, Sebastian King's wedding." Mike glanced back at Sebastian with so much enthusiasm in his eyes, "To be honest I never thought I'd ever get to see this day. Because it might be no surprise to all of you that my friend is kind of a... Cynic." Some people chuckled hearing tha
Six months later.The sun slowly dipped below the horizon, casting a warm golden glow over the picturesque scene.The venue, nestled amidst sprawling yellow sands right before the ocean, with waves dancing back and forth, exuded an air of beauty and timeless elegance. Lush vibrant gardens adorned with blooming roses and fragrant lavender filled the air with their sweet scent.As guests arrived at the island, they were greeted by a pathway lined with delicate fairy lights, leading them towards the grand entrance of the venue. The sound of soft music floated through the air, setting the perfect ambiance for the occasion.On the island, the ceremony space was transformed into a haven of enchantment. Ivory chiffon drapes cascaded in a beautified manner, creating a dreamlike canopy. The aisle, adorned with delicate petals, led towards an elegantly decorated altar where along with the priest, a tall figure stood with his back to the crowd. His figure straight and elegant in a dark tailored
Time seemed to pass by so fast neither of them could keep track. Albert could feel his own heart racing in his chest, it felt ironic because there were times he would think he didn't even have one, only for it to come alive whenever he was around this woman. He felt impatiently restless because of her disturbing silence, so he finally spoke up."Camilla?""Sorry... I'm sorry." She suddenly muttered, tears pooled in her eyes again and he couldn't tell why, but her sudden words of apology after his confession already said it all, she was rejecting him.Albert felt his heart shatter in his chest.Without another word Camilla turned around and walked away, he watched the entrance of the hospital for a long time even after she'd disappeared.A bitter smile rose on his lips, "So this is how you felt back then boss, this is why..." He felt his throat tighten, indeed the pain of rejection from the one we loved was the most painful thing in the world, and now he found himself understanding jus
Camilla had insisted on following the group that morning they were supposed to go and rescue Sebastian, however Albert had done everything he could to keep her behind in safety.Regardless of that, Camilla had stealthily gone with them, however she had arrived at the scene some hours later, just at the moment Sebastian was being brought out of an underground space after being shot multiple times.Camilla had been standing at a distance watching as everyone hurried to bring Sebastian to the hospital, she quickly rushed over following along in the ambulance.Vivian's hands had been all bloodied as she cried non stop, Camilla could understand what she must be going through at the moment, and seeing the gravity of Sebastian's injuries now, Camilla knew this was more serious than anything he had ever gone through before.The ambulance had just reached the hospital, and the medics were rushing to bring Sebastian inside when Vivian's phone, which she had left in the ambulance, beeped indicat
Red lights...All her eyes were focused on were the red lights in front of the operating room.Vivian squeezed her fingers together anxiously. Time had passed but she had lost count, her heart racing in her chest as she waited for what seemed like eternity until the red lights suddenly turned off.Vivian quickly sprang up to her feet rushing to the entrance of the operating room at the moment the doctors had just emerged.Vivian wasn't able to speak as she rushed up to the doctors who walked out, but seeing the anxious desperation in her eyes, they could tell she was someone very close to the patient."Doctor, how's my grandson doing?""I won't hide the facts from you, he has suffered critical injuries after being shot by three bullets. Despite a quick response from our trauma team, the injuries he sustained are severe and as such, we've done everything within our power to stabilize his condition. But...""But what?" Gerald asked in a slightly annoyed tone.The doctor seemed to hesit
Sebastian noticed some movement ahead and his eyes widened with fear when he saw a gun pointed at Vivian's back.Gregorio had taken the shot and it was too late to make any sudden movements so he swiftly flipped around changing his direction with Vivian's."Ugh!"Vivian felt a cold chill run down her spine hearing the pained sound from Sebastian.The sounds of successive bullets piercing through the air was deafening, and time seemed to come to a stand still.His arms were still holding her, but he had quickly turned and changed their positions, she could hear his pained grunt vibrate against her realization washed over her bitingly cold.Vivian slowly pulled away to look up at his face, her heart shuddered as she retracted her hands from behind him to see them smeared in his blood.Sebastian had been shot!Fear filled her heart at that realization.Sebastian forced a small smile onto his face, but one could still see the pain he was feeling evident on his face. He had not just been h
Pain shot through the back of his head as Sebastian slowly regained consciousness, the first sound that registered in his ears were that of a familiar woman.Though his consciousness hadn't completely returned, he could feel a tight ache in his chest at the sorrowful helplessness in that voice, he felt a strong urge to do anything just to hear that person stop crying, but he subconsciously tried to move his hands only to feel them bound behind him.Slowly, his eyes opened, his blurry gaze flittering across the dark underground space.His sights fell on a man, in front of whom was a woman forced onto her knees by two men, while the man standing over her held a gun to her head, he could still hear the cries coming from the woman, and a name arose in his subconscious."Vivian..." His voice barely left his throat, husky and silent, but his vision slowly focused at this moment and his ears could pick up more of what was being said around him."Please let him go! You can kill me if you want