"Dad."
Noah called his father and approached him instantly. I even saw a glimpse of his mouth nearing his ear as if he was whispering something. But I didn't hear what Noah said to him, and I'm not the type to pry into their conversations.
"Amara..." He called the baby girl's name again as he walked closer to me.
I tugged my hair at my earlobe as my lips curved into a smile that didn't make a mess at the edge of my eyes. I step back a little so he can walk towards the baby crib.
I witnessed how Noah's father's eyebrows arched up as his lips drawn in firmly. He looks really sad right now, staring at the stuff of his lost daughter.
I gently raised my hand and pat him on his back. "Don't worry Sir, your daughter will be back soon. I'm pretty sure that she can't wait to see her father and hug him as tight as how long they have been far from each other."
Is this how Mom feels as well? Does she want to see me again because she misses me?
“We will get this, and this… this… and… that.”I am just going after Noah's footsteps inside this boutique and he's as if going to buy the whole place because of how many times he said we're going to get the clothes.I can't let him do this anymore, I tugged the edge of his shirt and tried to get his attention.He whirled his head a bit to look at his back.“That's plenty of clothes for staying an entire year at your house."I notice the sales lady's eyes shifted to us so I slightly lowered the white cap I’m wearing to cover my face because I seemed to have grabbed her attention. I took a little step closer to Noah and whispered. “Let's simply buy three pairs and that would be enough for a few couples of days.”"For a few days? You don't know how many more nights you'll stay at home so we should already have clothes ready for you to change. Crys-" I didn't l
I felt hands grip my shoulder to save me from drowning in his eyes once again. Noah pulled me onto his back to hide. Liam couldn't seem to believe he saw me still standing on my own feet, he looks perplexed as to why am I still breathing. I could no longer see him because of how tall Noah is and how wide is his shoulders block me. But the only person that my eyes spotted is Maddison who is glaring at Liam. "So you're the one who abducted her?" I instantly shifted my eyes to Liam's direction even though I am actually looking at Noah's back. "What?" Noah chuckled sarcastically. "I can't believe that sharp tongue of yours can still lie. What do you want to happen? Crystal will believe you that I kidnapped her and I will be the bad person in her eyes like what you did before?" I was about to come out from behind Noah because I wanted to ask Liam why he said those things. But I failed when Noah hold my hand to stop me from getting out behind
Crystal"Have you bought everything you need?" Noah's dad asked me while Noah and his guards begin to place the paper bags of my clothes inside the house."Yes Sir, I don't need much. You already gave a lot to me by getting me some clothes I'm going to use." I tried to smile at him.I still can't forget Liam's eyes when we stared at each other earlier."No Dad she's lying to you."I was quickly distracted when Noah suddenly replied after he had just put in all the shopping bags.I dwindled my eyes at him because I could not understand what he was saying."What do you mean she's lying? Did you guys bought my-""No, we haven't got you a shake since Crystal wants to immediately go back as she doesn't want anyone to recognize her. She cried out in the mall begging me to go home. I even asked the sales lady for their online shop because we can't continue buying her clothes!" He looks like a kid who complains to his father.Wh
Noah's dad was stunned by me and didn't seem to know what to say next. He's just staring intently into me with his lips parted but no words are coming out. "Can you tell me why did you suddenly mention my mom here?" I asked him because everyone seemed to get quiet in here. "Uh..." He let out an awkward laugh before he regains himself and shifted back to me. "Well, that word is common here in Denmark. That's what we adults say to young women who don't suppress their desires. Like we would say, you're the same as your mother. I'm just used to it, forgive me if this isn't what New Jersey Crystal is used to." both corners of his lips raised that created a smile but his eyes didn't even change. It looks insincere, perhaps he just felt weird because of my question. "Oh, okay. I wasn't aware of that." I smiled at them before I begin to get a slice of pizza that now only one slice is left. I felt a little embarrassed to take it because Blade still see
We still can't take off because Blade insists on holding me with him. He snatched my hand from his back and tugged it to the front to tighten it around his waist. "If you don't hold on to me, you might fall." I can feel the surge of my blood accumulating on my cheeks now. It feels so hot so I'm sure they're turning like rotten tomatoes again. I hope Blade doesn't look back because he can see this is how it affected me. I know I'm wearing a helmet now and he might not notice but I won't be able to handle it when he turns around. Because we're just like the ones I watch in movies. It doesn't happen to me every day. "Are you still alive there?" Blade asked, and when I saw him turn around I immediately nodded to stop him. "I-I'm fine..." I find it hard to speak because of my increased heart rate and rapid breathing. "Move a little closer to me Crystal, you might be flown away. Don't act like you're strong because yo
"Are you that thankful? You hugged me before, maybe you want release me?" I instantly unwrapped my arms and step away from him. I ran my finger through my hair that got messy when I removed the helmet. I just peered at the ground as I couldn't lift my gazes to Blade because of what he said. "Look at me." My hand seemed to stiffen stuck in fixing my hair because of what he uttered. I pressed my lips together as I slowly raise my eyes to him. "Are you blushing?" Blade snickered. He even brought up his crumple fist to block his mouth. "I am not." I looked away from him again and just gawked at the parked motor. "Come on, I was just kidding. Look at me." I still didn't give a glance to him. I don’t understand what these nasty little ones inside my stomach are doing that cause my heart to beat rapidly. "Alright, just— try to look around you." Only then did he get my attention again
"Self-defense?""To avoid getting hurt or slapped. You have to be able to protect yourself. You must be stronger." Blade said as he tied the black belt around his core."Okay..."Both of us are now wearing karate uniforms. I forgot what does it called, but as far as I recall, this white jacket is called 'uwagi'."Don't you think this self-defense tutorial is kind of— OA?"I am wearing a black one with three stripes, white, black, and red.Blade is wearing a blue and black belt.Did he mean the two of us would fight?With that size of his body, will he really fight a skinny stick like me?Blade's hand quickly moved to the side of my head that made me instantly close my eyes and lay back. I even felt the slight movement of my hair due to the wind it caused."Wait! Why are you attacking me!?" I shouted in shock."I'm teaching you self-defense Crystal." He said as if he didn't mind what he did
I have been here for three months living in Noah's house. I’ve also learned a lot from Blade’s day-to-day teaching me how to protect myself. Many times I have almost lost my life because of our training. There was once I had to fight with him in the swimming pool while he was drowning my head. He said I needed to find out and learn how to save myself in case someone will drown me and was submerged in water. With the excessive force of his pressure on my head, when I struggled to slip away from him, his bulk arm hit my mouth and cause it to bleed. There was also a time when he once taught me to drive a car, I had no experience in that so Noah's car that we used was awfully scratched. The good thing is we're both safe. It was as if I could still hear Noah's loud cry that day. In the days that Blade taught me, I truly learned a lot from him. Starting with dodging and defending, using a gun, how to attack a person to faint, hol
“Is she still locked up in her room?” “Yes, dad. Since we got back, Crystal hasn't come out.” Blade stated. “I overheard Amara sobbing.” She pretended to be tough. But the truth is, she was deeply upset by what the other people had to say. If she'd just let me present her to the general public, that would be good. My daughter isn't a gold digger. She's a goddamn Dawson!” he yelled, his rage palpable across the room. “— and how come her husband is nowhere to be found? Is he not planning on visiting his wife?” “It's possible he's still in the manor, father.” When Crystal came down the stairs with a suitcase, the two of them came to a halt in their conversation. Blade leaped to his feet and offered to assist he
[Crystal] I didn't seem to have a good dream last night. I dreamed of water and I believe it was a bad omen. I immediately get out of bed after resting for a bit. Fortunately, my morning sickness was not that bad. Such a well-mannered child for not torturing its mother. I plan to go to a doctor today for a check-up and to know the gender of my baby. I think I can ask Liam to go with me. It is the reason why I am so excited that I wake up so early. Whatever the gender of this child will be, I will accept it wholeheartedly and support my child. My hand slightly raised and rubbed my belly. I promise to protect and take care of you, my baby.
[Crystal] Today is the day when Liam plans to tell his family about our child. When we got back from Khun Wanida resort, everything went well and there were no problems. Dad continues to help Blade and Maddison. I can hardly talk to Blade and them every time they are at home. I chose to stay at my father's house. I don't want to cram myself into Spencer's manor. Also, I am more comfortable with it. So far the investigation into the search for their son Blade is ongoing. However, they still do not have information because Maddison's father, Mr. Butler, does not come out of the manor, which i
“I know how important my return is to you. Especially and I saw firsthand with my own eyes how much you missed me during the times I was missing. But, I hope you also understand my decision not to let the public know. It is also for the safety of our future child. I don’t want the time to come to confuse him with the various articles he finds on the internet, or with what people have to say. It is enough for me that you and Noah know that I am still alive and that I have come back to you that I have lost my family. So, I hope you understand me. ” I sincerely muttered while not taking my eyes off my father. “I also don't want to bring up what happened in the past. I don't want to mention my mother here, and especially the events of the past that she wants to forget. ” Mr. was stunned for a moment. Dawson before a smile flash
When Crystal entered the room reserved for them by Maddison she saw that Blade was still inside and they seemed to be talking about something. Crystal didn't hear what they were talking about because they became silent once she got inside as well. Before Blade came out, Crystal followed him with sharp glances. Blade didn't look at Crystal and looked just straight at him until he got out of the door. Silence narrowly enveloped the inner of the room after Blade came out. Both Maddison and Crystal are skeptical of the moves they will make. Crystal was about to step forward to look at the suitcase; she didn't know what the only clothes were when Maddison suddenly blurted out.
[THIRD-PERSON POV] Along the way, Crystal could no longer resist her drowsiness. This is also because she is pregnant. Because she needs more sleep now compared to when she is not yet carrying a baby in her womb. Maddison was just staring out the window and seemed to be deep in thought, as were Blade and Liam. Not even one of them intended to speak. As a result, silence enveloped them. Crystal's father, Mr. Dawson let out a series of sighs as he looked back and forth at the three. One reason he plans on vacation is to have time with Crystal, especially now that she knows who she really is. But, another reason he does this is he wants to have peace between Blade, Maddison, and Liam.
“Where are we going, Blade?” I asked him but he didn't seem to have any plans to tell me. After he conveyed to me earlier the problem he and Maddison were facing, as well as the help Noah had promised, his phone suddenly rang and he received a call. After Blade answered it, he suddenly told me to get in the car, and seemed to be in a hurry to leave. I can't understand what's going on. When I asked Blade who called, he told me it was Mr. Dawson phoned and told both of us to go to a certain location. Which Blade doesn't tell me. He just shut his mouth and didn't utter any words. &nb
[Crystal] "What do you mean you didn't take Noah home with you to Denmark?" I was shocked at the tone of Blade's voice. It sounds disgusting and seems furious at me. His eyes are full of desperation and I can feel his sadness. Maybe he's really mad at me, “I-I can’t push him to go b-back here, Blade. Noah decided to stay in New Jersey for a few more days.” I defended myself honestly. “He wants to fix his relationship with Trina before he comes back here again. And I don’t know how many more days it will take before that thing happens. I’m not sure what will happen there. Now, Noah is anxious, he can't talk because of the quarrel between him and Trina. I could have done nothing but agree as he wished no
[THIRD PERSON-POV] “Are you sure that they would help us?” Maddison whispered to Blade, trying to lower her voice for fear that someone would hear her. “Don’t worry. They are my friends. I am certain that they would do everything to help us. But—” Blade took a long pause before he continued. “The only thing that they might never give you, is to take Liam away from Crystal. She is pregnant with Liam's child, and even if I am swearing him to death, I would never want to take away the father of the innocent child.” Maddison seemed saddened by that fact. Not because of how he felt about Liam, but because of how her father would react. “We will do everything to find our son. Just trust me, Maddi. They are coming back to Denmark