Vanessa's POV"Are you okay?" he looked at me with worry.I was silent for a moment and just stared at him, just as I also felt awkward because this was not something we could talk about in a calm state. The pair of circles of my eyeballs could see the burly figure in front of me standing up. He seemed to be waiting for my answer.I didn't like this one of Dad's questions. The answer to her question concerned Andreas, and so far she had always refused to talk about Andreas. So this was quite unusual. Why was he asking?No one supported our relationship. No one wanted to encourage us, and instead, they wished my relationship with Andreas would end. It seemed so unfair.I looked down with a small smile. Dad shouldn't have asked because if he cared, he wouldn't have done something that made me feel difficult. The reason why Andreas and I were separated at this time was Dad, and when he asked about my condition, the situation became funny, even though I was worried about his condition."
Vanessa's POVA few days have passed since the news about me and Andreas became the talk of the country. From what I heard, Jaxon, who spread the news, got his punishment. Andreas did say he would give her a lesson, but it seems he was too late.I knew Dad had gotten to Jaxon first. He was the one who dragged Jaxon in first and reported him to the police station. Whether he's still there or someone has released Jaxon, I don't know. But if he's free, I'm sure it's only temporary because neither Father nor Andreas will let that happen. That sneaky guy probably found many ways to get away with it. I don't know where he saw them, but yeah. He was indeed quite lucky. He took advantage of his surroundings indefinitely.I don't know what his relationship with Catherine is like. However, if the two of them are still in a relationship, it looks like Catherine will be his savior. Jaxon is nothing, but the people around him are people he can use. However, they don't have the influence to match e
Vanessa's POVWhat's wrong? Why are you there?I almost stood up when I heard my father's voice on the other end of the line.My shoulders, which had been resting on the chair I was sitting on, now slipped away. I sat up straight, facing him anxiously. "Andreas... Andreas?" I called out to him, but he didn't respond to my question.What are you doing there?I started wringing my hands frantically while waiting for his response. My mind was already imagining somewhere. The last time when Andreas went to see their father, his father gave him a bad response, and I was worried that he would do the same this time.Father can't do this. He can't make things harder for Andreas with his attitude. I couldn't accept that he was being bad to her. Later, he came to see me and asked how I was, which made me lose my temper at the time because of his attitude.I told Andreas about that, too. He had heard my response to him from the phone call. Andreas said he didn't really understand either, but may
Vanessa's POV"Nothing happened, Vanessa." Andreas' voice replied to my question.Even though he said that it didn't make me any less worried about him. "Are you sure nothing happened? Then why did you turn off our phone line?" I scrunched up my face in annoyance. "You're lying about nothing happening. Something must have happened there. That's why you disconnected the phone." My hands on the steering wheel held the steering wheel so tightly that I could see the veins on my hands.In between the slurs of my conjecture, I heard Andreas breathing heavily. "It's not like that. Absolutely nothing happened."I shook my head. "What are you trying to hide?" obviously, something must have happened there. "There's no way dad came for no reason. Is he back to saying rude things to you, talking to you like you're an insignificant stranger compared to me? Is he making you feel tired, Andreas?""I'm fine, Vanessa." He confirmed it. "Nothing of the sort happened to me. I turned off the phone becaus
Vanessa's povAfter meeting with Andreas, I quickly returned home. Along the way, I kept thinking about Andreas' explanation about his meeting with Father this afternoon. I found it quite odd how Andreas treated me. My instincts also told me that his every word was shrouded in anxiety.When I reached the garage, I immediately turned off the engine and entered my room. I found my father sitting on the living room sofa with my stepmother. I stared disapprovingly. They were so close that they looked really annoying in my eyes.Dad seemed to be holding her hand. Meanwhile, my stepmother was busy twisting Dad's fingers while leaning back. I was sick of looking at them.I twisted my mind ninety degrees. I convinced myself that my relationship with Andreas would definitely win. I would make this very crucial issue work in my favor. If they could make out so proudly, why couldn't Andreas and I?With quickened steps, I climbed the stairs to the second floor. However, my footwear, quite noisy d
Vanessa's POVThe rumours about me and Andreas that had been going on for weeks had finally died down. People's attention had been completely diverted from me for various reasons, such as the rumours were no longer interesting, there were rumours about other things that were more horrendous, and because Andreas appeared with rumours about his other successes, those things made me feel more peaceful.My previous daily life returned to me. I became quite calm when I worked or in public. But there was one issue that was bothering me. I sighed as I stared at my lonely phone screen without any notifications from the person I was desperately waiting to hear from."What's wrong with him? Why haven't I heard from him lately?" I muttered to myself, removing my clothes and changing into something more comfortable. "What happened exactly? Why is there no news of him at all?" Andreas had me worried.With a mind that had only been focused on her in the past few days, I walked downstairs to have di
Vanessa's POVMy head throbbed with thoughts of how I woke up in my room the morning before. I remember nothing except drinking at the private bar Silvi had rented last night.I shook my head quickly, dismissing the thoughts confusing me. Besides, I was pretty sure I must have gone home by myself last night. I just didn't remember it, probably because I was too drunk. "What am I doing?" I cursed, looking at the clock on the wall that was already 8 am.I smacked my forehead hard because today, I still had activities at the office as usual. But it's crazy that I'm drinking when I have such a busy schedule today. I shake my head as I get up from my bed."Vanessa... Vanessa, you're not making any sense." I ran a little, ignoring my head that was throbbing with pain and almost made me bump into something and fall.I take off my alcohol-smelling clothes on the bathroom floor, then turn the shower on. Standing under the water made my consciousness slowly return to my body. The throbbing in m
Andreas' POV"They're so stubborn." Arnold, my long-faced secretary, complained after meeting with the representative of the company that was in the proposal stage.I sighed heavily, my chest feeling a bit tight because of them. "Yes, they are a bit difficult to deal with." They got me involved in a lot of deals that I needed to give them.I know that in business, I have to be ready to make a lot of offers that make business partners interested, but making offers also requires a lot of thought. I couldn't just give them an offer without thinking about the losses I'd face.Because of that, I thought more that negotiating in business is not an easy matter, but this kind of thing is better compared to my other problems. The difficulty with work was certainly easier when compared to the difficulty felt by the burden on my heart.Arnold kept pace with me. He just kept a few steps behind me. "But it's fortunate that we reached an agreement together quickly, so they didn't trouble us any lon
Vanessa's POVI stepped into a beautiful place with a vast expanse of grass. I hadn't seen Andreas since earlier, so I wondered to myself. Where else would Andreas be? Why did he suddenly disappear?I took a deep breath. I tried to ignore my thoughts about Andreas and chose to enjoy this beautiful place I was visiting. This place is so lovely. I didn't get tired of stretching my arms while occasionally taking a deep breath of air. I was really in love with this place.I've been struggling with my feelings of comfort for a while when Andreas suddenly appears behind me. The man smiled sweetly at me as he handed me a bouquet and a box of cakes. "Vanessa, I brought you a bouquet and some cake," Andreas said.I smiled enthusiastically. I immediately grabbed the bouquet and cake with my right hand. Meanwhile, my left hand stretched out to cup Andreas' free wrist. "You're so romantic, Andreas." I smiled mockingly at him. Being nosy is my hobby these days with him.Andreas chuckled. "How was
Vanessa's povI was annoyed when he took me away from our still-unfinished wedding party. Was it okay for the guests to stay without the person who owned the event? I mean, was it polite to just leave them there? But Andreas didn't seem to care.He impatiently carried me into the room without turning my head to the right and left. I then put my hand to hold on tighter to him. In case he was having trouble, I murmured near his ear, "I hope this marriage continues to work well, Andreas."I saw Andreas nodding. "Sure, this will go on forever." He lowered me from his arms and then took off his suit. The man then smiled and walked towards the bed.I, who was sitting on the edge of the bed, did not dodge when Andreas suddenly touched my arm. And was groped my arm until I have amused myself. "Andreas, stop it! I felt ridiculous when you touched me."Instead of stopping the touching, Andreas moved to grope my neck. Then, his palm moved to my back until he embraced me completely."Why are you
Vanessa's POVStep by step, I walked closer to him, slowly gazing at him. The moment felt very sacred like it was filled with blessings and happiness. Each step I took toward him made what happened and what I went through with that man flash in my head.I felt like I was the one who rejected him so harshly, the one who mistreated her and denied my feelings, and when I thought about it now, I felt guilty for him, especially after seeing how much effort she put into making our relationship an approved one.Throughout his absence, I kept cursing him, not knowing what he had secretly prepared for me. He kept his promise to me, kept his promise to his father, and melted his mother's heart. He almost did everything just to accept me into his life.I laughed, looking at him on the other end, who gestured with his hands for me not to cry. We laughed at this happiness that was about to be achieved and only a few steps away.Right in front of me, as we stopped by the Altar, Andreas extended his
Vanessa's POVMy wedding day finally arrived. Two days before the wedding day, the others and I had prepared a private jet to take you to the private island where our wedding would be held.It wasn't for nothing that the island was chosen as the location for the wedding. Father decided on it because he knew his daughter well and didn't like her private life to be highlighted by people and enjoyed by the public. Even though I realised that I had become a public figure, I didn't want that kind of thing, on the contrary. I hoped that everything would go smoothly."Vanessa, I'll put the necklace here, then return later." Maria put down the jewellery box I knew contained a necklace she gave me yesterday.I nodded my head. "Yes, ma'am. I'll make sure to ask them to wear it." I glanced at her, who passed beside me with a nodding smile.It was hard for me to look at her because I felt like I was being used as a mannequin by the makeup and fashion artists in charge of my appearance today.They
Vanessa's POVI was walking out of the house doorway with my eyebrows raised when I found Andreas pacing back and forth incoherently with a worried expression like that. He was worried about something. He didn't usually look that worried.I let out a short breath. I tried to steady myself before stepping towards the man who now made me feel better than ever.He turned to me. "Vanessa?" he sounded panicked for no reason, even though I had only been out of sight for a few moments.Suddenly, I heard a voice that sounded worried. Andreas quickly pulled my hand away, and I was told to face him fully, close enough that my breath and his breath almost met.Andreas touched my cheeks hard enough to make me feel out of breath. I patted his waist, and sure enough. Andreas immediately released the choke hold."I've been waiting for you. What took you so long?" Andreas asked later. He seemed incoherently annoyed. "What are you guys doing?"I stayed where I was standing. I let the seconds pass by,
Vanessa's POV"I don't think this is a necklace that just anyone can wear. Why did you give it to me?" I touched the necklace carefully around my neck, then looked at it in the mirror with an enchanted look.That necklace was so beautiful. It was like wearing a tiara around my neck and seeing firsthand the necklaces that nobles used to wear years ago. Compared to how much it could cost, I was more fascinated by the history of what it had gone through to reach this generation, and it was still well preserved. One thing I was sure of was that this necklace seemed to be a precious treasure belonging to the Andreas family.My fingers clenched into fists, and suddenly, my courage to touch it shrank. "Are you sure you gave it to me?" I turned to her, staring doubtfully.Maria nodded her head. Now I understood why when I saw the sapphire stone, I felt familiar and like I had seen it before. It was because the blue stone had the same colour as her eyes, the same as the colour of Andreas' iris
Vanessa's POV"Let's take a short walk before we go home." Andreas stood up from where he was sitting and extended his hand to me.I grabbed his hand and pulled him so I stood beside him. "Where are we going?" I asked him, holding my hand tightly as we walked out of the café where Steve and I had signed off on our project."Mmm... just walk around here. I saw a park when we were walking here earlier. It's nice outside, so let's go outside." He glanced at me with a warm smile on his lips.I nodded my head, walking out of the place with him. The park, she said, is not far from there. The park was near an artificial lake in the city's centre, but even though it was an artificial lake, the lake's size was quite large.The atmosphere in the garden looked very shady and pleasant. In the sunny weather with a brightly lit sky, the garden showed its dominant, alluring green and brown colours. Walking there felt cool because the wind first hit the leaves and made the breeze feel cooler.I sighe
Vanessa's POV"Are you sure you want to join us for the meeting? Don't you want to wait in my room?" I asked him as he opened the car door for me.Andreas shook his head. "Why, you don't want me to interrupt your meeting with him?" he glanced at me with a serious look, even though I knew he was joking, while extending his hand to me.I grabbed his hand and joined him, walking out of the car. "I'm not." I denied it. He was still being nosy about it. "I'm just worried that you'll get bored waiting for us to talk about work," I replied casually. I was hooking my arm tighter around his.Andreas turned to me with his eyebrows knitted together and a fierce look on his face. "Me? Bored with talking about work?" He twitched her lips with a playful face. "Seriously, have you forgotten who I am?" he pretended with his annoying face.I stare at him in astonishment, right? For a moment, I forgot that Andreas was someone like that. He was a workaholic, and it was impossible for him to feel bored w
Vanessa's PoV"Are you tired?" I asked him with my hand gently stroking the head. As he breathed deeply into my shoulder, I could hear the sound of his breathing in time, with his heartbeat beating in a matching rhythm.Andreas shook his head. "I'm tired of talking to them, welcoming their congratulations and other pleasantries." He raised her head slightly, peering at me. "I bet you went here too because you were tired of everything."Andreas laughed. He looked at me with a nosy expression, like he had read what was going through my mind. "You must be getting sick of them talking like sycophants, right?" he grinned.I raised my eyebrows at him in astonishment. "You're just like a psychic." How could he know? Was he reading my mind? Or was the expression on my face too evident and easy to read? I furrowed my eyebrows.He chuckled as he wrapped his arms around my waist. "I'm not psychic. I know you well." He replied with a smile on his face that seemed to tease me. "Let's go out. We ne