CHRISTINE...I continued to hear them..."Three million? So worthless? " Luna's cold laugh came out."I told you, the reason Christine is following Maximo Lombardi right now is because of what happened three yearsago."I sat on the chair and couldn't help but clench my lips."So what?" I heard Carla's cold tone."How is it? If I expose this whole matter, what kind of fate do you think you can getfrom Maximo Lombardi?"Luna laughed and said, "Moreover, you are now the next Madame of the Macmillan family, but once this matter is exposed, the Macmillan Family might not even be willing to be with such a scheming woman, right?"It is very obvious that Luna is extorting Carla. Luna who has been so proud was actually extorting others!If I did not hear it with my own ears, I would never believe that Luna would use such a tone to speak."You think people will believe what you say?" Carla said in disdain."I dare to say that, of course, it means I have evidence. Do you really think I could n
CHRISTINE...I sat on the chair for a long time, staring outside through the huge French window.I thought Luna was a good friend of mine, but I never realised her to become this way.I knew from the start that, my sister doesn't like me. But this? I never really thought of it.It seems, all my life has been played by others. And at this point, being imprisoned by Maximo does not feel bad anymore.Maximo does hurt, but, he always does that with an announcement. He never does anything behind my back. He will annoy me and force me at times but he is the one who always came first to help me in every situation.He is a paranoid possessive, but he is not harmful in other ways.I leaned back on the seat, playing the record again and again. And I suddenly realised one thing, Maximo is not a bad guy. He is just paranoid. But, why?I thought for a moment and then leaving Carla and Luna's topic aside, I went to Google through my phone and searched for the reason for PPD.There was no specific r
CHRISTINE..."What are you doing?" Sure enough, the moment I picked it up, his voice far above me rang in my ears."Nothing just received the maids," I replied."Good... Did you eat?" He asked."Nope, not yet. I will, soon." I replied and heard him growl."I'm hungry too!" Maximo said from the side, and his voice sounded somewhattired."Why don't you eat something then?"Shouldn't he eat properly at home?"I want to eat what you made. Those people make it so bad!"Maximo scolded a bunch of cooks."How could that be? Stop picking at food.""I'm not picky with my food. It's because they made it too unpalatable, so I justshould bring you along when I left the country." Maximo's tone was very agitated, "I'm really very hungry, why aren't you by my side?""Didn't you just leave alone?" I said and gasped at my own words!What the fuck did I just say? It sounded too much of a complaint!"Yeah, I left alone this time, I will bring you with me next time!" He said.I only shook my head. "You
CHRISTINE...As I was standing on the opposite side of the road, I watched them getting into a car.A few people, that are watching the couple from my side, I heard them talking,"They look so good together. Carla Williams and Michelle Macmillan. Such a cute couple with their baby coming soon!""Yeah, I heard they are going for a family dinner."People talked and I heard. That made me smile at my luck. No, not because I am jealous seeing that couple. No. When I have given up, I did. There is no option open for Michelle in my life anymore.What made me upset is the way my adoptive parents kicked me out of their lives as if I never existed.And the funniest thing is, I know I am not guilty for that reason and the one who did destroy me is Carla Williams, their biological daughter.I smiled, bitterly. But, no one is here to believe me. If I go and say this to them, they would definitely try to cover it up and that's what I never wanted.If I am gonna reveal the truth, I need justice then
CHRISTINE...I passed on my feet and turned to face him. His handsome face has a frown and blue eyes filled with a strange emotion I am not aware of.I forcefully pulled my hand away from him. "Let go!""What's the matter with you?" Michelle looked at me with a deeper frown in the quiet alley. The light was dimmer, and the wind blew."Why are you running away from me!?" He asked again."I am not running. I was just going back home. It's getting late." I replied, lied. Because I also don't know why did I run?His eyes fell on the bag in my hand. "You were out for shopping?" He asked.I looked down at the bag. Well, there is nothing to hide from him, right? Our paths turned different and my relationship with Maximo is not unknown to him or the Williams family.I nodded. "Yeah, a gift for Maximo.""A gift... For Maximo..." He repeated my words.It felt like, he is sad by the news. But, why would he be sad? His wife doesn't send him a gift or what?Well, their life is not my concern. Not
CHRISTINE...I stared at the man and his soft blue eyes with immense pain. I forgot to blink. What did he just say?"Ye... You..." I am at a loss for words.Michelle chuckled nodding his head. "Yeah, I know it now. I recovered my memory, Chris... I remember..."He just said that line and I don't know what came to me. I just turned around and run away from there without stopping for a single second!I heard his voice behind me, asking me to stop, But, I did not stop and continued my run. I only stopped after entering the lift.Leaning against the wall, I inhaled a sharp breath to calm myself down. But the more I tried to, The more I become agitated recalling his last words.Michelle recalled his memory! Michelle recalled his memory!That one line kept roaming around my head. He recalled his memory. But, when?I started searching my memories for a better answer. Trying to recall his behaviours.Wait... He took me to the park that day. Amusement Park! Is that the time? Or... I thought fo
CHRISTINE...I woke up in the morning and thankfully, I didn't have to be in the line with Maximo the whole night. After I shouted at him, he was a little timid, even though I know it would break soon.But, at least, I could have some rest!At the breakfast table, my mind was filled with various thoughts. Michelle's words, his memory, that is back and Maximo.One thing I just realised is that Michelle's returned memory does not affect me much, but Maximo does. Is it because I have become weak toward him?No! How can that be!? I shouldn't be weak over Maximo! I am just his one woman! And I should never be used to his presence in my life.As I was thinking about lots of things, my phone vibrated with a text message. I narrowed my eyes, knowing who it is.And when I swiped the text open, I gasped, because it's not Maximo, but Michelle!'Can we meet? Please, I need to talk to you.' - Michelle.At first, I didn't want to reply but then I agreed. I guess, I should meet him and let this dram
CHRISTINE...Day after day, different stories played out in the bustling city.And I Christine Williams have one too, filled with dramas and no end.Currently, I am sitting in the taxi, opening up the car window to let the wind blow.I rested one hand on the window to watch the scenery outside, watching the people and buildings along the road retreat.I am out just to have some inspiration for my book. In all the hustle and bustle, I couldn't concentrate on writing. I need to work, to earn my living. Because one says, when he would kick me out, I need to find a way to survive.The wind was warm on my face, irritably warm. My phone vibrated. I picked up the phone without seeing, "Hello?""It's me." Maximo's magnetic and lazy voice sounded in my ear, speaking in a lazy tone."Yeah, I know," I said indifferently, and my tone was low."Hey, why are you so calm? Do you know I have had to wait until now to call you? It's been ten hours! Am I not giving you enough freedom this time? You stil
CHRISTINE...The doctor handed the ultrasonogram to me. My babies are fine and I am happy with this fact.I took the report and stood up to leave when the door burst open and the man with aura entered. He took the ultrasonogram report from my hand and watched it as I raised my brow at him.His golden eyes fell on mine as he smiled sheepishly and then hugged me, "I am sorry. I am trying." He muttered like a child and I couldn't help but smile at him before hugging him by the neck and suppressing the smile, "You better be succeeded."Yeah, you guessed right. It's Maximo Lombardi.That day, both I and Victoria are saved. Her husband and brother (the family adopted her), our mother and brother and Maximo, saved us.Her husband Alessandro killed Manchini in rage. And after meeting our mother and me, she left with her husband promising us to return after taking care of things in New York.And me? Well, I return to the Martinez mansion with my mother a brother. Not the private island one. I
CHRISTINE'S POV...I felt a sharp pain in my neck. My head is throbbing and feeling too weak to even move. Still, I tried but suddenly realised I can't!I fluttered my eyes open only to meet immense darkness around me! I couldn’t recall anything and felt dizzy.Where am I? I tried to understand the place but it is nothing but a dark cell. I pressurised my brain and soon everything started coming before my eyes.David! He did this to me! But, why!?I thought and then suddenly realised one thing. David works for Martinez who kidnapped me at first. If they want me to be this miserable, then why didn't do it the first time and kept me safe?I always knew that nothing good is acceptable in my luck. If anything ever goes in a good direction, it would change its way immediately.I sighed. I don't know anymore. Just want my twins to be saved and nothing else! I looked around but in a risky place, no one is there! I am all alone.When I was fighting myself whether to call for help or not, I he
"Are you sure about it, Doctor?" Mario asked in shock. As he was sitting beside his mother in Doctor Chen's office.The doctor nodded, pushing the report to them. "Her DNA matches with you 99%. Undoubtedly, she is your daughter, Miss Martinez." Doctor Chen confirmed again.Diane sat on her seat and stared at the report. Doctor Chen excused himself from the office and let the mother and son talk for some time.Mario, caressed his mother's hand, "Mom, it's alright. It's a happy news, right?" He knows how his mom missed her daughters whom she thought died while giving birth.But this one news? It's such a shock and happy moment for them! For her!Diane caressed the report, trying to feel the reality closely. "It's just like a dream, Mario. I was informed that they died but now? One came back to me." She turned to her son in excitement, "Do you think I will find the other one? Is she alive too?"Mario's heart clenched at his mother's excitement. He holds her hands. "Mom, calm down. I will
At the same time, On the private island of Italy ...Diane was sitting in the dining area with Christine. She watched her eating breakfast and feeling happy, she didn't know the reason even herself!Christine looked up at her and find Diane staring at her. She blinked and once again looked down to eat.For the last two days, She is staying here with her kidnappers. In her life, she never thought that kidnapping could lead her to this life!Lady Diane is always taking care of her since she brought her to the main Palace and Christine accepted it well. She does not feel uncomfortable with Diane, instead, there is a homey feeling always.Even her son Mario too never made her uncomfortable in any way.However, nothing in her life stayed permanently and that is what Christine is scared of. What if she loses it again? Moreover, she couldn't get to contact with Anna and Sophia, she just hopes they don't get too worried for her."What are you thinking, Christine? Is there anything wrong with
"Maximo, you paranoid beast! Why haven't you come to me yet? What do you mean by 'it's good'? You have never been gentle to me before!" An angry voice rang in his ear.It was Christine.Maximo sat on the ground, so tired that he couldn't even open his eyes, and spoke with a hoarse voice, "Sorry, Christine, I was wrong."He knew he was wrong. He shouldn't have pushed her away. He shouldn't have hurt her."You are wrong? Why didn't you come to me? You are still sleeping here? Who wants you to be so useless, so anxious and so decadent? Go and find the evidence, and find out where I am!"Christine scolded beside his ear nonstop.Her voice was very soft, but her scolding was indescribably strong."I can't find you. I am sorry." Maximo said in a low voice, full of guilt."I don't want to hear sorry! Wake up! Maximo! If you continue like this, I will be torn apart because of you! Then even if I die, I will curse you forever! Wake up! Did you hear that? Quickly find me!"Christine scolded him
Two days after the incident at the hospital ...In London, Everything was the same as usual. The best place in London was the mysterious Imperial Castle.In the depths of the lush green forest, the castle was towering and extraordinary, exuding a grand atmosphere.Within the castle, a deathly stillness repressed the air. The servants walked in groups of twos and threes, not daring to make a sound.Their heads were always lowered, and they didn't dare to walk in the hall of the castle unless they were on duty.As soon as the gate of the castle opened, the entire area turned into a mess. Elliot stood in the hall with the depressed atmosphere, directing people to bring out the destroyed furniture, and then send in the exact same furniture.The servants did not even dare to move the furniture. Even if their master were upstairs, they would not be able to hear a sound.However, they did not dare to. On the third floor. A tall figure sat on the balcony, his back straight against the post, h
On the other hand, Christine was eating the delicious foods that has been placed for her. She has thought about it and there is no meaning to let her babies suffer.She wants them to come into this world and live happily and she would support them from the bottom of her heart. They would be her family only.As she was eating and almost done, the door of the Fort room opened and the familiar butler came inside.She was in the middle of her chewing and seeing the middle-aged man, she swallowed the food and looked at him.Charles's eyes fell on the plate and he was quite impressed by her appetite. She finished almost all of it! He actually thought she would rebel and not eat but she proved him wrong. He did not think much about it and politely spoke, "My signora and maestro want to see you."Christine blinked her eyes. 'Signora and Maestro?' She thought. At least, she knows what that is, as a writer sometimes she needed to mention things from different languages to portray the character
Italy...Christine is headed to Italy now.However, being at sea, her sickness has not completely recovered. After the repeated bumps, Christine has to vomit several times a day.After that, she fell onto the bed and passed out. After an unknown amount of time, she felt that it has been a few days and nights since the last time she was born.She was unwell and was asleep. The last time she woke up, Christine saw that the room in front of her was not a room on the boat.The entire room was circular, its area was large, the decorations were elegant and quiet, and there was even a light fragrance floating in the air, causing one's mind to be at ease.'Where is this?' She muttered as sat up in bed with eyes open, and looked around the room in confusion.The window was very small, but the room is so big. Why is this window so small?From the window, it looked like the blue sky was just around the corner from where she raised her hand.Christine stood by the window and looked down, only to
Christine didn't know where she has been brought to, she was in a daze the whole time.After a while, she woke up and saw a few foreigners in the carriage. Her neck hurt.When she woke up again, she didn't dare to open her eyes. She could only pretend to be unconscious.'What is this? Kidnapping? What was the use of kidnapping me? I don't have any money.' She murmured in her mind.Christine faintly felt that she was on a boat. She heard the few Foreigners clinking cups in celebration and laughed exceptionally happily.They started talking in Italian and she didn't understand a bit of it. However, only two words she understood, 'cheers' and cruise ship.'So this is a cruise ship...' She thought.It was the cruise ship again. Every time she boarded the cruise, nothing good would happen.Christine was thrown into a certain spot. She felt that the voices of those people were a little far from her, and thus, she tried to open her eyes slightly.It was like a beautiful cruise ship with a gr