They were so beautiful and Oh– she wanted to get one for her baby. "Hailey, come on." Kara tugged at her arm. "Let's make a bet fast before it comes to an end." Hailey swatted her friend's hands off. She didn't want to miss even a second of it. The things had now changed to another shape, they looked like stars in their silver lights. She never expected Kendrick to be interested in techs. Come to think of it, there wasn't even a robot in the mansion. Only his parents seemed to prefer the technology lifestyle. They didn't have a lot of servants but machines were everywhere in the villa. The drones show continued, it didn't seem to stop anytime soon. Hailey had seen drones before. They weren't a new thing. But she had never seen these kinds of designs. If she could covet some for herself– no, her baby. If she could covet some for her baby, that would be fantastic. "Hailey," Kara called her out, snapping her out of her daze. She chuckled and pointed at Hailey's face. "You're dro
"Hailey!?" Kara flailed her hands in exasperation. Hailey placed both hands on her waist and after her breath returned to normal, she held Kara's shoulders and gave her a serious look. "Kara, do you think there's a possibility that my drink was spiked that night?" She asked.Kara's face only contorted into confusion. "Where is that coming from? Are you speaking about that night at the bar?" "Yes." Hailey nodded. "The therapist told me my drink might have been spiked which was why I couldn't remember anything. I can't stop thinking about it, seriously. I mean, who would spike my drink?" "Wait– you saw a therapist?" Kara's confusion only grew. She looked as if she wasn't getting anything Hailey was saying. She looked stunned and taken aback."Yes, Kendrick got me one." Hailey gave her an urgent nod. And she was about to go on speaking when Kara interrupted her. "Why would he get you a therapist?" Kara's expression instantly transformed to that of worry. "Hailey, are you alright? Is
They were laughing and drinking and chatting, no one even noticed her. Hailey stood at the same spot, taking everything in with wonder. She was still standing there when Rick came and walked past her to join the party. She called out his name to ask what was going on, but he didn't hear her as her voice was drowned out by the loud people. A lively atmosphere hung in the air, it was infectious."Madam, you're back." It was the Butler that first noticed her. He picked up the remote and turned down the volume while the other servants turned their heads in her direction. Hailey smiled and walked forward as they all stood up and greeted concurrently. And she was left baffled again when they started muttering words of congratulations. Did something big happen? She frowned again.The Butler must have read her confusion as he cleared his throat. "Didn't you see the news, Madam?" He said. "We're celebrating Master's victory.""Oh." Hailey nodded in realization. Of course, she had seen t
Kendrick squinted his eyes but he didn't look angry. In fact, he looked– tired.Hailey had to give him another look to make sure she hadn't seen wrong. There was an emptiness in his eyes, they almost looked lifeless. "Is there any progress?" Kendrick asked, making her break her gaze quickly. Progress? Hailey pursed her lips. How would she know if there was progress? The therapist had said everything was up to her, but she herself didn't know if it could be of any help. And the instructions she gave, she wasn't even sure if it would work. You have to face your fears to overcome them. Those were the therapist's words. And facing her fears meant allowing Kendrick to touch her. If she got used to his touch, her trauma would slowly get away."Is there a way I can help?" Kendrick's voice came again. He was studying her expression as if reading the turmoil going on inside of her. Hailey took in a deep breath and faced him properly. She had already come to a conclusion. And that was why
He was going to regret this. "Okay." He gave her a nod. "I'll only touch this." He let his eyes fall on her stomach.There was silence after that. And when Kendrick lifted his head again. She looked shocked.Her eyes flew wide and her lips were parted. She hadn't expected him to easily give in. "A-Are you serious?" Hailey stammered. "I'm serious." Kendrick gave her another nod. And when she broke out of her shock, she did something he never expected. Hailey's curled upwards and she smiled. Had she ever given him a smile? That was a first. "Really?" She had stopped stuttering and her eyes even lit up. This crazy woman. Kendrick couldn't help the chuckle that left his lips. He should be annoyed now, or even think of keeping on with lecturing her or setting new rules. But she looked happy. Which was all that mattered."Really," he gave her a reply and her smile only grew. Then, she chuckled and gave him a grateful look. His heart wavered at that, and he found himself laughing ag
Hailey would even find herself hiding in the garden sometimes. The place she had vowed not to step her foot in. But Kendrick that freak. He always knew where to find her. And the worst thing was— she had come down with a terrible headache. It was always going and coming back. Therefore, she couldn't go to work, and she had to be trapped in the mansion for almost three days. And Kendrick had switched into another weird habit again. He would go to work late and return home before the sun went down. He never let her be even for once.She had to be tortured by the headache, as well as running away whenever she sensed him near. 'Urgh,' It was frustrating. "Madam, are you alright." A maid was standing in front of her as she lowered herself to sit beside a potted plant inside the garden. "Is it the headache again, Madam?" She asked once more and attempted to put her hands on Hailey's head in order to give her a massage."It's okay, I'm fine." Hailey raised a hand to stop her and she s
"Madam. Do you need a massage," She asked in a worried tone. "No, thanks. I think I'll go inside the house."So the maid helped her back inside the house and when they got inside the living room, Hailey settled down on the couch. She ordered the maid to bring her something to eat from the kitchen and the girl hurried away instantly.Hailey simmered against the couch and pressed a hand to her forehead. It wouldn't take long for it to subside anyway. She had experienced similar episodes. Her phone went off just when she let her eyes close. And when she opened them and picked up the phone, a frown marred her face at the sight of the contact.Why was her father calling her? Was she dreaming? The man never called her— she couldn't even remember the last time they'd spoken on the phone. "Dad." She answered the phone and put it on her ear. Without waiting to exchange pleasantries, her father's grumpy voice instantly came from the other end."Hailey, do you take me for a fool or what?" T
So it was the bodyguard. She never saw that coming. She could remember mentioning to Kendrick about how she would like to drop at the diner and see how things were going— honestly, she had wanted to see her friend. She had even mentioned it, however, he had turned her down instantly. And she didn't also dwell on the topic, knowing it would only rile up an argument if she tried convincing him.Who knew he would get the guard to fetch her? She waited patiently as Kara admired the place while pointing out things and making comments on them now and then. And when she finally had her fill of the exploration, she returned to sit beside Hailey. "Girl, you're literally sleeping on money," she said in disbelief. "Tell me, what else there is here that doesn't reek of extravagance." "Kara!" Hailey gave her a helpless look. Kara chuckled and flung an arm across Hailey's shoulders. "You're so lucky, girl. I can't believe you'll have the heart to leave this luxury behind. Damn love or whateve