“I know one thing, the bomb if you would like to say it and name it to be. Miss Lindsey Lawrence, I know that you are only protecting the people that you care about so much. I do not have any grudge against you nor hated you even a bit. But just like you, I will do everything to protect that person that I love the most.”“Tsk!”‘DOES HE KNEW?’The words that immediately registered inside Lindsey’s mind. Added with the fear that made her entire body shiver and is continuing as for the moment.“The person who did everything to find the one that he promises to be with? Or the one who causes a tragic death from the past?”Aaron’s words that kept on repeating for a while now inside her mind. Worst it is not a reminder nor as simple as it could be and by which she wanted for it to be and think about. But it is a warning that Lindsey couldn’t just ignore just like that.“That damn person.”She curses and inappropriately and not the ways and things that she usually does. But then, Lindsey cou
“THE things and the tragedy of that night, Lindsey.”Lindsey’s eyes widen and her hand started to shiver. All together as she felt her entire body pause for a second than weakens from hearing those words from Sam.“What night?”She acted like she didn’t know. With her back turn away from her brother, she clenches her hand and calms herself, not to be notice by him. Especially after the conversation that she just had with Aaron.“You knew what I am talking about, Lindsey.”Sam’s gloomy tone then followed by anger with his hand into a tight fist that doesn’t escape Lindsey’s observant nature.“Are you still having that nightmare until now?”“No.”He didn’t hesitate and quickly responded. Yet, Lindsey knew a bit and two from the way Sam is hiding his face with the palm of his hand and somehow having a headache.“It’s the first time after years. The first time since Cath came back.”“You should rest.”Lindsey could only suggest. Honestly didn’t want to talk about it any longer than they a
“THE orphanage and in behave for all of us, we are truly grateful for your generosity Miss Lawrence.”“It is our family’s pleasure to help the orphanage and the kids that needed the most.”Lindsey’s gentle smile and response to the head mistress of the orphanage and the same institution and person that she talked with for the past day. Putting a bit of an act from her real goal of investigating about Aaron and something big and deep that she can use against him.“Your gracious sponsorship will come a long way for the children in the orphanage.”The head mistress couldn’t stop thanking and praising her for the sponsorship and donation that she promises and gave to the orphanage in behalf of the Lawrence. All with wide smiles and excitement for being a selected few who got the privilege from the well-known family. “Please, is you need something do not hesitate to contact us and immediate personnel under our company will come immediately to attend to your request.”“Thank you so much Mi
“DO this orphanage perhaps accepts a sponsorship? A particular sponsorship for a kid?”The pure thoughts that immediately crosses Lindsey’s mind. With her heart and mind that is telling her to do that exact thing that currently made her draws that determination from.“Is it perhaps you are thinking of sponsoring an orphan Miss Lindsey?”The head mistress wide smile and excited tone. Looking at Lindsey with those hopeful and wide eyes, wishing for her to say yes and assure for those words that she just said.“Well, I kind of wondering to do it first and perhaps if everything will be good, I would like to adopt one.”Her sincere words while looking at the kids that are now playing on that small field of the orphanage.“That will be great. We will be grateful and so much with you Miss Lindsey.”The head mistress words, smile and teary eyes while looking at the kids with those kind and adoring eyes.“You do not know how great it will be for the little child that you will choose and for hi
“I AM currently in the orphanage. I just need to check some things and will be back to the office.”Aaron then and there immediately cut the call and the nagging of his secretary for his sudden disappearance from the office. All after the pile of work that he needed to finish and soon.“Tsk! Damn, I need to get everything out of my head.”He curses to himself and the problem that is bothering him after the ball that just happened three days that past.“I will never let you ruin them.”“Tsk!”His irritation and displease from Lindsey’s words and warning that shouldn’t be affecting him that much. But he couldn’t help but to think that he needed to keep his eyes close to the Lawrence’s only daughter. For knowing Sam and his wit, it is not unlikely for his little sister to be a sore to and thorn for his plan.“Damn that governor and his secretary.”He curses once more and this time towards the governor and his sly secretary that he isn’t fond about ever since from the beginning. Yet, he n
IRRITATION and dismay sure draw and a lot unto Lindsey’s face. All after the arrival of the not so unexpected guess, but her current number one enemy. Not just to their family business, well, Sam’s company, but the perfect ending the she wanted for Cath and Sam.“Mr. Wayeright. What a surprise.”Her force smile and greeting amidst her mask that Aaron doesn’t need to be smart to know what she really means with her words.“You are here Miss Lawrence.”Aaron’s reply and with the same smile that on the surface anyone can tell that they are both a sophisticated adult and civil to each other. Not maybe in business, but as an ordinary citizen of the state, and kind of in the place of being companions.“Shouldn’t I be?” Lindsey’s sarcastic response behind her smiles and their both still pretending conversation and nature towards each other. “Besides, I am a sponsor of this orphanage, aren’t I?’“Of course, but know that it is the only role that you are allowed to be.”Aaron’s threat that Lind
DIDN’T expect to hear those words and showed him a vulnerable side from the younger sister of his rival, and who he knew and all along is a tough woman. The person who is a current thorn to for his plan.“Looking at the kids, I wonder how nice would it feel to have a child.”Aaron is completely swayed by those words from Lindsey. Especially with her gentle smile and warm look towards the children that are currently playing not far from them.“Tsk!” He smirks and quickly realize a thing. “Do not be the stupid one here or you will lose this fight.”He whispers to himself, along with his pride that is almost caught into a deep pit that he will never get out from and where he shouldn’t be falling in the first place.“What do you think? Would I be a great mom?”Aaron is then surprise by the sudden question that Lindsey asks from him. Like he is caught in a trap where his life is somewhat depends on the answer that he will give.“Are you really asking me that?”“Why not?”Their eyes meet an
“WILL you resent me if you will know about that past?”Cath is taken aback by the words that she faintly hears from Sam. The both of them are all alone in the hotel room where Sam is taking a moment of rest from his wounds. “Sam.”She calls his name and sat beside him on the bed with all those worries in her eyes and half-hearted emotion about how she should reply to that question. “I’m sorry Cath.”Hardly contain his emotion and at the same time, he doesn’t want Cath to see his weakness. Sam slowly lay his head on Cath’s shoulder and hold her hand tight. “I do not know what to do if you will not forgive me.”His words puzzled Cath. After thinking first that it is just a matter and the same from the past and the reason for her heartache. His betrayal is that she already forgave him, yet she is just scared to say it and admit it fully. But then, Sam’s words are telling her that it is a different case after all. “Yes, I hate you so much for betraying my trust back then Sam. I was h
“MOMMY!” The twins, Monique and Cole opens the door and runs up to her with excitement and twinkling adoration to their eyes upon seeing her. “Wow, you look like a princess, Mommy.” “You do, you do!” Monique’s comment with wide smile and agreed by Cole. Admiring her beauty as she is dress in a sophisticated white dress. Her wedding gown and the day that she will finally tie the knot with Sam. After all the problems that are resolve, the secrets that are said, apologize, forgiven and done. With the twin’s biological mother gracefully out of the picture by her death. Everyone is there in that very special day to witness and congratulate them. “Thank you.” Cath smiles and giving the twins one kiss each on their cheeks. Making the twins giggle more in excitement. Just then, the wedding coordinator knock on the door and asks her. “Miss Catherine, shall we?” “Of course.” She couldn’t contain her happiness and smiling all the way through. With the wedding theme of like mystical fore
“HOW long has it been since then, Leo?”The expected meeting, but the unexpected expression and tone that is in a mix of disappointment and anger that Cath is showing right in front of him. Left alone in the headmistress office and at first glance they are seem to share a casual tea time. He looks down, not in shame, but a bit of worry from how things unfolded. Which makes him think if he is regretting his decision of giving Cath a clue about the past.“Or should I call you now with your known name, Aaron?”“Tell me, do you hate me that much after what you have learn, Cath?”“Hate you? Why should I? You didn’t do anything to me which needed me to resent you. Instead I am the one who should be asking you of that question, for I failed to recognize my old friend.”Old friend. The words that means more than the shallow meaning of it. Words that will disappoint anyone, for it means more than just a rejection, but a total abandonment towards someone who only thinks about one person and dea
MORE than being stripped of everything that he had, Harry is slapped with the truth and faces the wrath of Adriella in her calm demeanor whom everyone knows that it is worse than a tyrant in that kind of mood. “You do not need to explain anything to me but sign the divorce papers, right now.”“I-I…”Definitely shaking within his wits, Harry couldn’t even utter a single word nor look at the face of his mother-in-law worst towards Lindsey whose expression is indistinguishable for lacking nothing to see. Worst with the atmosphere in the room that is getting heavy and dreadful upon their conversation that a while back is going smoothly and just like always. Only to be struck by the divorce papers and the secret that Harry is been hiding for almost a month now. “I stayed quiet and compose for the sake of Lindsey. But since it all comes to this and the fact that you are caught red-handed. There is no need for further discussion.”“But I… I only did it once, or maybe twice or thrice, but t
“WILL this be alright?”Lindsey’s worry and her thoughts about what Sam decided upon after what happened. Hiding the fact that they were kidnaped. Letting Jun handle the rest with the pieces of evidence at hand and the new ones that were suddenly sent to them just a while back. With all of them know that it was from Beatrice, leaving Francis in the air and saving herself. “This is better and the appropriate thing that we should all do.”Cath seconded, forcing everyone to have this talk and all from Sam’s protest. With her injuries and critical state in the first few hours after they are saved. Luckily Cole wasn’t hurt in any way nor the child is traumatized. But make sure, Sam sends his son to the psychiatrist, and is currently under the care of Adriella. Lindsey recovers fast, and can now move on her own, unlike Cath. “Let’s just leave it to Jun and Nadia. They both know what to do.”She added, hiding the fact that she doesn’t want Sam to know about the organization that Francis on
DAMN alive and still breathing despite his injuries and the gunshot that he just receives from Aaron a while back. Francis stands before Cath, with his gun up a bit shaking from his wound, but directly pointing it towards her. “I may stupidly fail at first, but this time I will not fail to end your life. You who put me behind bars, Catherine Wayne.”“Cath!”Two familiar voices echo in the air, but before Cath could look and see for herself who could those two people be? Francis fired his gun, missing Cath’s vital spot from his shaking hand due to his injuries. Yet still, inflict Cath with another injury and a gunshot to her left arm. Stumbling backward made her lose her footing and leads her to fall to the cliff.“Damn! Just die!”Two gunshot echoes, now directly to Francis's legs leaving him impaired and down helpless. “You cannot save her, she is gone! You failed to save your girl, Samuel Lawrence!”Consumed with anger, Sam clenches his hands tight, yet he didn’t blow up on Franci
STARTLED and quickly stops in her tracks, now standing and still. Lindsey instructed Cole to close his eyes and cover his ears. Do not let go no matter what happens and wait for her to say so. “Do you understand, Cole?”“Alright, aunt Lindsey.”The little boy replied and quickly borrow his face to Lindsey’s chest. Being an obedient child, Lindsey could feel the fear of her nephew with Cole’s shaking body and cold hands. “Stop, or find yourself swimming in your blood.”More than a familiar voice and the only person right now that Lindsey could think of who. She slowly looks back and is not surprised to see the Governor, no, Francis, pointing a gun right in front of her and with a cursing look on his face. “Just how low could you go for doing this to our family? Are you desperate to establish your dominance over us that you are going this far for your selfish desire?”“Low? Who, me? Tsk! Do not make me laugh Miss. Lindsey Lawrence.”Their exchange made it clear and more than to Linds
TRAIL OF BLOOD is visible from near. Cath’s breath is heavy and her sweat is dripping from her forehead. She’s easing the pain from the gunshot wound that she got to her left arm and right leg. Dragging her heavy body and following the path that she instructed Lindsey at first if anything might happen and they needed to separate. “Tsk!”She clicks her tongue in anger and irritation. Tired and has been losing a lot of blood after she fought and struggled against Ivy. Now holding the gun that almost took her just a while back. “CATHERINE WAYNE!”The name, her name that Ivy screams in anger at the last second when she pulled the trigger and put a hole in its forehead. Ending a nightmare that she took within her hand and fails to put her back behind bars. “Almost. Just how many it is right now?”Suddenly reminisced and the similar danger that she took and choose for her career and passion. She chuckles and a bit rested behind a large tree. Ripping her bolero and tying it around her leg
GUN shots can be heard from a distance and back. The exchange and the loud crash with the blow of a bomb shake the ground for a few seconds. Holding on to a tree while tightly holding Lindsey’s hand with her right one, Cath held her ground looks back when Lindsey screams in surprise at what just happened. Starling Cole awake, that worried Cath even more than she is under a lot of stress right now. “Lindsey, are you alright?” “I am. I am just startled.” “Mom? Mommy?” “Cole.” They both immediately coax the child back to sleep. Lindsey covered Cole’s ears while hugging the little boy tight into her arms. “Mommy, aunt Lindsey, what is happening?” “Don’t worry Cole, that was just nothing, just go back to sleep.” Relieved that the little boy is still sleepy and that it didn’t give them the hard time to coaxing it back to sleep. Cath looks around and a few steps away from where she instructed Lindsey to stay covered and safe with Cole. “Tsk!” She couldn’t help but click her tongue
“THIS is what you need to do.”Instructions that Beatrice needs to follow. Things that she is hesitant at first to do since it might drag her name along with the danger that she just run away successfully from Francis. But with Hiro’s assurance and the things that Hiro just told her. The plan and the fact that the organization has Cath, Lindsey, and Cole, the truth that the organization is the other party that is rubbing Francis's patience, and the little deal that Hiro on behalf of the organization strikes a deal with Cath. Is more than a heavy reason for her to believe. No, she had no choice but to believe. For in between the organization and Francis, added with the fact that Cath strikes a mutual deal with the organization. One thing is only left for her to choose from, and that is to follow the plan Hiro just told her about, and put everything of the blame on Francis.“I got it. I’ll prepare everything as soon as possible. I’ll call you when everything is ready.”“Thirty minutes.