Jaxon's POVI stared at the man with rounded eyes. What is he doing to me? Why is his actions completely unreasonable? Shouldn't he be thanking me for helping him expose what his biological son and stepson were doing behind his back? So why did this man hit me?Where did he go wrong?I haven't done anything other than introduce myself to him. There's no way in such a short period of time that I would make a mistake. It seems like this man is completely out of his mind."What are you doing, sir? Have you lost your mind?" I tried to avoid him trying to hit me again.The man was already quite old, but he was quite troublesome to me. Moreover, his punch on my left cheek is still very painful. Even the throbbing hasn't gone away. He's too much if he wants to hit me again in the same place.Mr. Jordan looked at me sharply. The look on his face hardened and sent a murderous glare at me. "Yes, I'm out of my mind!" he replied gleefully. "I'm losing my mind over someone like you!"I wrinkled my
Jaxon's POVI stayed there. It was hard for me to support my body to get up. Even to sit down was so difficult. That sucks! I hissed softly at the pain at the tip of my lips and other parts that were also throbbing."What is this place?" I spread my eyes around the place, but as far as my eyes could see, it was only dark.All I could see were trees and the same few things. It was dark everywhere. It was quiet, with no one seen passing by. The only thing that could be heard in my ears was the noise of insects that sounded creepy. His voice in the night made my hair stand on end."If it wasn't for Vanessa's lies, there's no way I would have ended up like this." I hissed in annoyance. "Imposible, I was treated with contempt. I could have been their favorite son-in-law. But Vanessa made it difficult. They have already misunderstood me." I lowered my head as the pain got worse.For about 30 minutes, I stayed in that position to gather my strength to stand up, only then did I start to stand
Andreas' POVI looked at Jordan, who was now sitting in front of me yesterday. I tried to contact him repeatedly but got no answer from him. He kept rejecting my calls and ignoring me. The same thing happened with my mom. Mom didn't give me any news at all, not even asking about my situation.Honestly, this makes me feel very hurt. Why, because of this, they suddenly treat me so strangely, like I am not part of them while I am their child. I spent time with them and formed a bond that couldn't be called simple. But they just threw me away like I was nothing."You should know what you're doing, Andreas." Jordan looked at me intently, his stern and cold tone of voice making the situation around us tense.I let out my breath slowly, looking at him more calmly. "I know, Dad." Of course, I thought about it. "It's just that I can't help the way I feel about Vanessa. "I like it more than that," I remembered what my predicament was like.Thinking back to what I was like and how painful it was
Andreas's POVI let out a harsh sigh as I strode angrily into the car. I slammed my body into the seat beside the steering wheel and put on my seatbelt without a care. I shut the car door as hard as possible until it made a loud banging sound, annoyed that Jordan was so hard to talk to. I really didn't understand why he was being unreasonable like that.My head was throbbing like crazy. Jordan's string of unreasonably stern sentences wouldn't stop filling my head. My brain was about to burst. My wits were drained. I swear this was harder than handling a job that was even more complicated because it involved more than just one party. It was so emotionally and energetically draining. The pain made me want to hit myself in the head and hope to forget the next day.My relationship with Vanessa was on the verge of breaking down. Jordan no longer considered me a good sister to Vanessa. I was slightly relieved, but not because I was kicked out of the house. It was as if Jordan and my mother,
Andreas' POVI entered the basement of the apartment building and parked my car at the far end. I took the elevator to the tenth floor where James lived. The elevator bell rang, and the doors slid open, revealing a crowd waiting their turn. I stepped right in and set foot on the tenth floor of the apartment building.I took a short walk along the hallway, heading towards unit number three and twenty-one, where James lived. My focus was still split because of what Jordan had said at the office earlier. However, in the end, I tried to calm my emotions.Whenever I remember Vanessa's soft voice, I always feel fine. Moreover, some time ago, Vanessa was very good at saying that my boyfriend loved me very much. I felt both safe and relieved.Entering James' apartment after pressing the four-digit password, I immediately let out a rough breath. I walked over to the sofa and plopped myself down on it."Are you okay, Andreas?" James twisted his neck and looked at me lazily. The way he greeted m
Vanessa's pov.I put my phone back into the deepest part of my bag. I leaned my shoulders limply against the chair while breathing heavily, with ragged gasps.My eyes moved to the frame containing the picture of my father and me at night's party. My eyes stared darkly at my father's face. "Why did you do that to Andreas?" I didn't understand.Dad had always been proud of Andreas. He loved Andreas with great affection. He was responsible for his marriage and accepted Andreas as part of it, so why was he acting like that now?I exhaled heavily. "What did you think you were doing to Andreas? Why does he only blame Andreas as if Andreas is the cause, while I seem to be the one affected by Andreas in his mind?" I shook my head. "Doesn't he realise that I've also contributed to this situation? I share as much responsibility with Andreas as we do because we love each other, and it's not just one of us who is lovesick." I coughed softly, pushing my body to sit in an upright position.Calling
Vanessa's povWhat's going on?I stared intently at my phone screen. My curiosity got the better of me as a fishing line appeared and was sent to me as a news recommendation.To add to my curiosity, there was a baiting sentence with my picture and Andreas' picture on the cover."What the hell?" I checked my social media and saw that so many online news portals had me and Andreas as their trending head.I sat on a nearby chair, holding on to the table's flat surface to keep my body balanced.It was really surprising. All the attention was drawn to me and Andreas. My head throbbing with pain, I put down my phone, not intending to read further into what was posted there.I bow my head, which feels tight, massaging the throbbing temples with my eyes closed."Why does everything have to happen at the same time?" I took a deep breath and released it heavily. "Before I can solve one problem, another one comes along. It really pisses me off." I rested my shoulders on the chair I was sitting o
Jaxon's POV"What's wrong with you, Jaxon?" asked my mom, who came into my room when she saw me lying down with a smile.I then glanced at Mom, who came in with a medicine box to re-treat my wounds from that day caused by Jordan's brutality.When I think of that jerk, I'm still very emotional. He made me get hurt like crazy. I mean, he went crazy by making me almost die and then throwing me into a remote place where there were no vehicles or people.It was clear that she intended to kill me. She probably expected to hear the news of my death the next day, you old bastard!I couldn't teach him a lesson in return for his behaviour directly, but that didn't mean he could get away from me.I expanded my smile, ignoring the pain at the corner of my lips that was still turning blue. "Nothing, I was just imagining things." I'd better not tell Mom about what I did just yet.No one should know about what I did because I'm sure either Vanessa or Jordan will suspect me of what happened first, bu
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