Third Person’s POV The dinner ended. While Harriet is with Cassius and Zion inside her room, Sorren and Astell are in Astell's office.Teas were served and the two enjoyed the warm and flowery drink."This tastes so good," Sorren complimented."It is a tea that I brought from Japan when I had my business trip. If you want, I can send you a box," Astell offered.The old man chuckled on his seat as he placed his teacup on the saucer."It is already an honor to be invited for a dinner. I would like to decline receiving the tea but this is so good. I am ashamed, it leave me no choice but to accept it. Thank you so much.""My pleasure. It will be more good to be honest, don't you think so?"Faint and joyful laughter filled the office. Soon when they faded, the two looked each other. They took deep breath in unison. "If I will be more honest, I would tell you that I am still embarrass to face you after all the incident," Sorren said, recalling the incident when Harriet was poisoned due to
Zion can barely count the times he went inside his father’s room. Ever since he was young, he felt Finn’s hostility towards him. Finn never once held his hand, called him affectionately or stared at him with love. However, the young Zion who was thirst from his father’s love, once tried to approach him. He went inside the room of his father in order to greet him ‘Good morning.’ But as soon as the trembling little child came in, Finn ogled at him with disgust. “Father,” the scared child called. Finn gave him the coldest stare ever, then said, “It always makes me shudders when you call me that.” Zion realized that time that there won’t be a day he can get his father’s affection. He gave up. There was a moment when Zion took DNA test in secret, to know whether he’s really the son of Finn. Not to his surprise, Finn is really his father. Time passed by. As his heart grew farther and farther away from his family, Zion learned to live without expecting anything from them. He litera
Marie was so anxious as she moved around inside her new room in the Wyatt’s mansion. “I clearly saw her in front of sir Astell’s office,” Marie murmured. She started biting her nails as she wondered why Reese was lurking around master of the house’ office. “I was so far so I didn’t hear anything. Damn it,” she sighed. Either way, Marie wanted to report this to Harriet. It felt like she had to share the information, especially after seeing the satisfied look in Reese’ face before she walked away from the office. But the problem is that Marie could not find Harriet at all. It’s not been that long since the guests of the mansion have left. Still, she couldn’t find even a shadow of the lady. ‘Just where is she?’ At the moment, Harriet is with Cassius at the back garden of the mansion. They went there and saw the colors of the flowers that have faded under the moonlight. Now, they look shadows swing left to right. If there is sunlight, they will stand out more to bring riot of co
Cassius will work as junior architectural designer in the Fantell Architectural Firm. It is a position way too lower than Zion’s position as the senior manager. This work is for non-licensed architect who just graduated from school and eventually will groom and train as senior architectural designers. The task is to to work under the supervision of the Senior designer, focus on the design components of the project which may include interior design as well, attend meetings and report directly to the head of the team.In short words, it is a low position for newbie non-licensed architect.Indeed, his position holds no threats against Zion. However, when Finn and Sherly heard this news for the first time, they were blew out of the water!‘How?!’ ‘Why?’ ‘When?’ They were filled with countless questions on how the chairman persuaded his first grandson to work, when Cassius can’t even set a foot inside the Fabroa mansion. In addition to that, Finn also heard that Cassius will start work
Cassius stood in front of the company building. Wearing blue matched suits, black necktie and shiny black leather shoes, he looked at the giant building where he will start working as architect.As he stands there, he sensed the glimpses around by the employees who might or might have not recognized him as the first grandson of the Chairman. Yet, Cassius refused to make eye contact with anyone. His eyes focused at the building and the entrance of it, and then he felt the burning sensation in his throat.Until now, his body is still weak against socializing in crowded place. Moreover, learning how to associate with his co-workers.‘But I chose this for her,’ Cassius sighed inwardly.He thought of the reason why he suddenly decided of working in a place that he despises.Groping the bottle medicine inside his suit’ pocket for a second, Cassius traversed forward the entrance of the company. As he walked alone without guards or anyone with him, the employees of the company followed his tr
If Cassius’ first task is to meet Zion in work, then Harriet’s task today as Astell’s daughter is to buy everything she needs. Her father brought Harriet and Reese to the mall that Astell owns. Today, they had to buy dress, jewelries, shoes, bags… anything they want, they can get it. This is what Harriet said when she knows she does not need to continue saving her own money as she will be instantly rich once she became Astell’s daughter. Yet, she couldn’t bring herself to feel excited. “Look at this! Sister, this bag is so good!” Reese exclaimed while pointing the bag. Harriet stared at her stepsister who seems enjoying shopping with their father’s money. Reese looks happier than ever, maybe with the thoughts that she hit a jackpot by becoming Astell’s adopted daughter. Either way, Harriet concluded that Reese isn’t just happy that she can buy anything, but because of last night. Gawking at Reese, Harriet recalled her conversation with Marie this early morning: “What? You saw Re
Harriet would never forget the face of the people who bullied her in her high school days. Even their names stuck in her head: Jannah, Cherry and Kimberly. They are Madell’s friends who are older than Madell, but stick close with the brat because they adore her brother, Zion. Before Harriet attended to her school, Madell told a lie to the three. She said that Harriet is an obsess girl who follows Zion around and who claimed that she’s Zion’s girlfriend. Thus, the three despised her and did their best to make high school’s life harder for Harriet. At first, their pranks were bearable. They hid her shoes, put garbage in his locker, bumped onto her and hide her bag. However, as time passed by, things went worst. They were so annoyed that no matter how they bullied Harriet, she did not fight back or talk bad about them. In addition to that, Harriet kept it secret from Zion and the chairman. They all thought that Harriet is b*tch in disguise of angel. One day, they brought Harriet at t
Harriet’s POV Actually, today isn’t the first time I met my high school bullies after many years. Since our last encounter in school, the three transferred to another school and some studied overseas. Then, I got no news about them. Not that I wanted to have. I was thankful that our paths haven’t crossed yet. However one day, during the party for the successful project of Fantell together with the newly built hospital, I saw the three together inside the hall. Jannah, Cherry and Kimberly are together inside the hall. They were giggling while holding their wine glasses in refined way. Thankfully, the three did not see me at that time. I researched about them and found out that Jannah’s father built a new hospital and the other two fathers are shareholders. They wanted to sign with Astell Wyatt but unfortunately, my father declined dealing with them. Fantell group was the one who made deal with the project instead. Since then and now, many investor would try to reach my father. Ye
Spring came. The air began to warm, the temperature rose slowly and the snow begins to melt. Tree buds started greening and preparing itself to grow. It was a wonderful and joyful season which wrapped the cool winter. Another year together, Cassius, Harriet and their daughter welcomed the new season. It’s been 6 years since Cassius and Harriet tied knots through wedding. Their daughter, Jaime, turned 5 this year. Yet, every time they looked back what happened before, it made them feel as if everything was just yesterday. They changed the future, saved lives, avoided regrets. Now, they are living happily with each other, while calling everything as their ‘past.’ “Mom!” Under the sun rays which made the horizon looked beautiful against the clouds, Harriet looked back to see the child running towards her side. It was relaxing listening to the singing of the birds and the dancing of the trees. Yet, for Harriet, seeing the smile in her daughter’s lips was the prettiest thing that
Reese was running away. She heard that Zion would come in that place and she doesn't want her beloved man to see her in this state. Especially, when Zion remembered what happened in the future.But on her way out of the park, a tall man blocked her way.She looked up and fell onto the ground when she saw Zion.He stood there, like a calm lake with no waves, even if the wind was blowing hard tonight.At some point, Reese held her breath. In a situation like this, she could not do anything but stay on the ground while looking at him.“Where are you going? I think we have things to settle first,” Zion uttered.“Z-Zion. I…”“Don’t bother making any excuses. It won’t work. I remembered everything.”“I k-know,” she said before she started chuckling sarcastically. “I know that you would not forgive me for fooling you. I let Harriet die. The woman you love died so I don’t expect you to understand me.”A frown appeared on his nonchalant face.Slowly, Reese crawled into him and held his hands.
At the time Zion found who killed his Grandpa, he received news that Harriet died in the prison. How did she die? Did someone kill her inside the cell? No. She was sentenced to death. Something that Zion did not imagine would happen. He and Reese made a deal. Reese promised that she will do her best to get Harriet out of the prison, and that is by confessing Astell about Harriet’s real identity. In exchange, Zion had to marry Reese even if she’s an impostor. Zion gambled his whole life just to protect Harriet. But in the end, Harriet died. Why didn’t he hear anything about this beforehand? He realized that everyone fooled him. Reese and him weren’t allied. Instead, Reese joined hands with the people around him to keep it secret that Harriet was going to die in the prison. Knowing it was late, Zion went to the prison. ‘Harriet. Harriet.’ On his way, he continued calling out to her even though he knew that an answer would not come back. He did not know the reason why. It just
Harriet’s POVMy heart raced and my chest tightened as the cold fist of understanding squeezed the breath out of me.Reese pushed me, and now, I am underwater.The moonlight above mocked me.It was getting so hard. I guessed my legs were still moving, but I couldn’t feel my toes anymore. The water snugged in around me.My limbs were willing to win this fight. But soon, they decided to rest.I took a deep breath as the water closed in around me.‘I’ll never see my father again.’‘And Cassius, he will cry if I die, right?’The light filtering down through the water mocked me. A slight pressure pushed on my chest from the inside.My clothes swirled uselessly around me, weighing down even further. A ringing filled my ears, but otherwise it’s quiet. My lungs burnt. I clamped my shut trying to kick my legs. The urge to breathe is unbearable. My chest was going to explode.‘No.No…I don’t want to die again.I didn’t come back to be in this state again.Please…’As I prayed so hard, I watche
Cassius shoved his hand inside his pocket. He made sure that he brought the ring with him before going to Harriet’s mansion. He wanted to rent a huge place to do his proposal. But he changed his mind. If there’s one good place to do it, then it is the Wyatt’s garden. Smiling, Cassius entered the mansion. As he stepped inward, Cris, the maid, stopped when she saw him. “Sir Cassius!” she gasped. Cassius looked at the maid who called him in a surprised tone. Cris ran towards him. She was very confused. “W-Why are you here, Sir?” Cris asked. Cassius forged a cough as he shyly answered, “W-Where’s Harriet? I came here to meet her.” “Huh?” That’s weird. As far as Cris can remember, it was Cassius who texted Harriet to meet him in the Damsel park. But, here he is, looking for her. “This morning, I lost my phone. So, I was worried if Harriet was waiting for my text or call,” Cassius added. It was true that he lost his phone this morning, but he was only saying an excuse to see Harr
Harriet couldn’t sleep well that night. She rolled onto her bed, thinking how and when would Cassius propose to her. She was very excited. “You look like you’re in a good mood,” Astell noticed while eating breakfast with his daughter. Harriet smiled at him and said, “Yes. It is because I found something that I shouldn’t see. Now, I am excited.” Astell chuckled. Despite everything that happened lately, he was glad that his daughter is feeling alright. “What is your plan today?” Astell asked. “I am going to check the new project you are working on. You told me to learn more, so I am doing my best to follow your steps, father.” “Really? I don’t want to force you to take this path. If you want something to achieve, you can have it.” “No, father. Ever since I worked as Grandpa’s secretary, I knew that I love this job. Please, let me enjoy learning from your line of work.” At first, Astell doubted if Harriet would really like to continue his journey as the owner of Wyatt corporation
Harriet’s POV It’s been one month since that day. I would never forget the time I saw the truth in my own eyes. That moment when Zion was begging his father to come back. [“Poor child. I did my best. But I guess you are more qualified to teach him.”] Those were the murderer's last words before disappeared. All along, we suspected Sherly, Finn, Madell or Reese. In the end, we discovered that the murderer was neither of them, but residing in one of them. It was Finn’s personality, Victor. When Cassius and I arrived in the mansion to save the Chairman, we only saw Grandpa gasping for air on the floor while holding his neck, and Zion begging his father. It was quite a sight to remember; the sight where the future changed and no one died. The Chairman was taken to the hospital. Finn either, before the police took him and interrogated. When Grandpa regained his consciousness, he told us everything, from the fact that Victor killed Diana in order to protect the police. Until now, Gran
Sorren called Finn after meeting Elona. The prosecutor was still interrogating Madell, and Reese was on the run. Yet, Sorren does not want another day regretting not knowing the truth. More than the corporation’s reputation, Sorren prioritized saving his son from the nightmare and protecting the people around him. Thus, he sat in front of Finn, with Jasmine tea settled on the center table. No one took a sip as they talked in silent arguments with their eyes. Just like in the original future. “Why did you call me? I was very busy, father. Also, it is also weird for you to look for me when I know how much you hate me.” “Why did you do that, Finn?” Sorren asked. Finn stared at his father and tilted his head. “What do you mean?” Sorren gritted his teeth as he stared at his son. “Why did you kill Diana?” Finn’s eyes widened. He lowered his head and acted, “I don’t know what you are talking about. Diana left me a long time ago. She’s not dead!” “W-What?” Then with his head ha
A week ago, Zion met with the owner of Elona boutique. Sitting across Zion, Elona smiled. She stared at the young man who resembled his parents, the handsome Finn and the gorgeous Sherly. Then, with a grin on her lips, she said, “It seemed that everyone from that family came and visited my shop. The father, the mother and the daughter. And now, It’s you. It made me feel like I am already part of the family.” Zion observed Elona’s sneer before he mimicked her expression; the kind of beam that wouldn’t reach the eyes. “To be a real part of our family, meeting my father, mother and sister isn’t enough. There is one person you should meet,” Zion responded. “Do you mean you?” “Somehow. But there’s one more person. That’s the head of the house, my Grandpa, the Chairman of Fantell group.” Elona stopped for a moment before she chuckled. “Wait a minute. Is that a threat? Did you come here to threaten your father’s mistress?” “No. Even if you are his real mistress, I wouldn’t waste my