The old man was indeed right. Because just a few hours later, Mary found herself inside the ship already, hiding on she think a store room. It is located at the very bottom of the ship."How many days it would take before we arrive at our destination?" Mary asked, although she cant see the guy beside her because of the darkness around them. There is no such a light like candles to light up the room. But they use that as an advantage to not get caught."About three days." She heard Isaac answered.Mary closed her eyes. Three more days, and she can finally go back to her real world..Mary realized that–nothing in this world comes easy. And she think she can still applied that right now even if she was inside the book.Because the next thing she knew, two men are already holding her into place, gripping both of her arms. She was trying to wiggle them out but they are too str
"What do you mean missing? Senior Victor live in this house for god sake! Its impossible that he suddenly dissapeared in his own mansion." Anastasia said in distress."I know okay. I already asked the servants to search around the whole mansion." Alice said, letting out her own distress. She was pacing back and fort in front of her. Maybe she was shakened with the sudden news also–specially that she treat the married elders like her own family."If Senior Victor was really missing, then there's a possibility that he's just captive inside this mansion." Anastasia concluded. "They cant leave this mansion considering the bad weather outside. But the question is...where?""I dont know." The detective said, completely confuse with the whole situation. Because in the first place, where can you find an owner who got missing inside his own mansion? That's too impossible to digest."I
Anastasia gave a worried glance to Alistair. The room was in chaos right now. Senior Philip keep on throwing a tantrums, Nicholas keep on asking questions while Lord Gilbert was complaining nonstop. The only one who was calmed as ever was Madame Leticia.After the shocking revelation awhile ago, they decided to go back on the living room to have a proper talk. The Earl and Senior Philip decided to changed their clothes first before coming back–so they are fully dry now. But as soon as everyone was settled on their seats, the chaos started."You–the both of you. I know you're the one who's responsible from all of this. Do something and take us out of this place." Lord Gilbert said while pointing at Anastasia and Alistair in accusation."What do you mean Lord Gilbert?" Earl Nicholas asked.Anastasia was about to stop him when Madame Leticia did it for her."I think you need to stop right there, Lord Gilbert. You wouldn't want the consequences once you spilled everything that you know."
"I'll do it." She announces earning a gasps from the others."Do you even know how to?" Lord Gilbert asked. But Anastasia didn't answered him."Can you really do it?" Louise asked beside the detective. She was holding Alice hand tightly like she was so afraid to lose her. She was gaving Anastasia a hopefull eyes."I dont want to make any promises. But I will try my best." She said. Anastasia was about to asked for the things that she can use as an alternative when Senorita Laura suddenly arrive at the room, the scholar was tailing behind her. Their reaction was the same like the others."What happened?!" Senorita Laura asked in horror. "Senorita Laura, do you have anything....like a needle and a thread?" Anastasia asked instead. Senorita Laura gave her a confuse look."Please...just ask later. We need to help Alice." She said.The Senorita must have notice the desperation in her voice. "We have. I will ask a servant to get that. Do you need anything else?""A clean cloth please." Sh
"Can I come in already? I want to see her." Louise asked for permission.Anastasia thinks a little and decided to allow her already. She's been worried since earlier and stress is not really good for the baby. "Yes you can. But refrain from moving her or if she wakes up–dont let her make any movements. Her stitches might open and we're back to square one if that happens." She reminded and the actress thanked her before running inside the room."How did you do that?" Senior Philip asked. Curiosity and amazement was evident in his eyes."As far as I know, you dont know anything related to that field Lady Doreen." Earl Nicholas added. "And the Garcia's are well known as a business men and women. Its far from the medical field." Scholar Francis said with uncertainty.Anastasia sigh and closed her eyes tiredly. The operation tires her out entirely–both physically and mentally. She doesn't have any left energy to answer their questions.She's aware that once she comes out on that room, they
As expected, something really changes between them...Awkward.Anastasia was facing the other side while the other one was facing the other direction. Both dont know what to say.The moment that the prince let go of her, Anastasia immediately turn her back at him to hide the flustered and embarrassed expression on her face.But can you blame her? They kissed! They actually kissed! And it doesn't help the fact that Anastasia can still feel the lingering touch of his lips against her, making her cheeks burned even more."Hey...please say something atleast. You're making me anxious here." She heard the other said. "Just tell me if I misjudge your actions or I did something wrong–""Are you nuts? Im the one who kiss you first." Anastasia cuts him off. But she said those words still on her back."That's why Im confuse on why are you turning your back at me. Did I did something wrong?" Alistair said and turned to face her back. Anastasia can feel the worry in his voice, and its starting to m
"W-what..." Anastasia covers her mouth unconsciously with her both hands– her mind instantly blanks out."That's it! We are all gonna die here!" Senior Philip shouted that echoes around the hallway. Both of his hand was placed on the both side of his head, griping his hair furiously. He looks like he was about to lose his mind already."Senior Philip...calm down. Nothing will happen if you started to act that way and make a fuss about this." Madame Leticia commented, voice irritated."How can I calm down?! The murderer is killing us one by one! The culprit will obviously finish us all here! No one will be left out!" He shouted. "If I know that this will happened, I shouldn't have attended the party in the first place." He whispered in frustration."All of us didn't expect this to happen Senior Philip. So if I were you, calm your ass down if you dont want to be the next person who's covered in blood, lifeless." Lord Gilbert said, surprisingly calm given their situation.Meanwhile, Anast
"Louise?" Anastasia called as she knocks on the wooden door three times.It only takes a brief seconds before the door went open, revealing the actress with a dark bags under her eyes. She looks tired and restless."Hey are you okay?" Anastasia asked in concern. "You shouldn't be looking like that specially with your condition." She said or more likely nag at her. But Louise just deeply sighed but still opened the door to let them in, which they did."I cant help it. I cant sleep. Im too worried about everything to the point that I cant even have a nap or even just a blink." She said, completely looking so stress."No, you shouldn't be stressing yourself out. Its not good for the baby." Anastasia said."I know, but the situation is starting to get hopeless. And you know Im not only worried about myself but on this little one on my stomach. I still want this baby to grow up and have a future...even if his/her father was not with us anymore." Louise said weakly. "I dont want this tragedy
Part 8: Waking Up(This is too domestic. Bare with me...)"Argh.... a fucking headache.""Do you want to take some pills for your headache? Or you want to eat first?""Maybe after I eat..."Anastasia can hear some murmurs around her but she cant distiguish who's voices is that. Then she felt a warm hand on her shoulder and shakes her a little."Hon wake up." She heard someone said while shaking her.She groaned and tried to open up her eyes but it keeps on closing back like she wants to go back to sleep or something. She tried and tried again until she is squinting and until she can open it completely."Hon..? Eliot?" She called groggily."Yes hon. Its me." Eliot said and helped her to sit up."Oh gosh my head freaking hurts like hell." She complained as sh
Part 7: Lets Go Back, My Love"Hon stop fidgeting... they might catch us." Eliot whispered beside her."Can you blame me? They look good together." Anastasia whispered back and grinned widely at her husband.Eliot just shook his head fondly. He's not the gossiper type but if his wife wants to do it, then why not?"I know someone who looks more good together." He says playfully.Anastasia faced him and raised her eyebrow. Although she already know where this conversation is going, she still plays along. "Who then?" She asked."Us." Eliot said while grinning and snickered after that. "Fuck I sound so corny." He muttered."Im glad you're aware." She said cheekily and pinch her husband's cheeks softly. Eliot leaned to her tounch and scrunched his nose affectionately. "Now stop distracting me. Im trying to focus here okay?" She said before turning her attentio
Part 6: With You Again"Eliot?!/Anastasia?!"Anastasia blinks at him in surprise. She looks at him from head to toe and gasps. "Oh my god... is that really y–"And before she could even finish what she was saying, Eliot immediately tugged her on her waist and connected their lips together. Anastasia gasps on his mouth but didn't broke the kiss and even responded.They only separated when the Queen clears her throat."Someone's still here if you didn't notice." She deadpanned. "Stop sucking each other faces in front of me. I already get that Im single, not need to shove it straight on my face." She added flatly.Anastasia chuckled at her bitterness. "So you must be Mary." She said."In the flesh." Mary said.Then Anastasia found herself staring at her for a second before looking back at Eliot.
Part 5: Royal Masquerade Ball"Of course I am invited. Im dating the Head of the Council's son, Dexter. I will be his date for that royal event." Yesha said proudly while showing the invitation in her hand. "And naturally, Thally will be invited to because she's dating the crown pri–""Fake dating." Thallia corrected.Yesha rolled her eyes before continuing. "Fine. Fake dating as it is. As if it will not change into something real soon enough." She teases. Thally was about to argue when she stop her using her right hand. "Hep! Im talking. Don't interrupt." She said.Thallia just snorted before gesturing her to continue."Yes. So as I was saying, we...Thally and I, receiving an invitation from the palace is not surprising at all because we're in relationship with someone who has a higher rank in our nation." Yesha said. "Even if its fake or not." She added while looking at Thallia. "Howeve
Part 4: Found Him"Luthor?" She called.Its like everything is on slow motion when she saw... how his eyes widened in shock, mouth agape."H-how did you...." He stutters. "How did you know my name?!" He exclaimed in question.Its him.Anastasia was actually just trying to see his possible reaction if she call him with that name and based on how shock he is and the look that he's giving at her like she grew two heads or what, its confirmed."So its really you." She said, almost breathless. She cant believe that the person they've been looking for is actually in front of her right now."Fuck." He suddenly curses and grab her wrist. Then he pulled her on god knows where and when he found a perfect place for confrontation, he finally decided to asked. "How did you know me?"Anastasia fight the urge to roll her eyes.
Part 3: The Real Boyfriend"Fuck you ruined my clothes." Anastasia only got out of her reverie when the adonis man suddenly groaned in annoyance.She blinked about two times again before shaking her head to come back to her senses.Why is she even acting like this? Its not like its the first time that she saw a gorgeous man like him.And for pete sake she has a husband!"Your highness please forgive my friend." Thallia interrupts in an instant and walks beside her because the guy looks like he's about to eat her friend alive in any second."Do you know how expensive this shirt is? This cost more than you make in a year." He sputters madly.Anastasia looks at his shirt an notice that it was indeed, got stained by the spilled coffee."Calm down brother. It was an accident." Rex joined the conve
Part 2: Coffee ManiaAnastasia can still remember how Mary describes Yesha's character. Based on her description, Yesha is a kind of person who always spitting green jokes and such. Her mouth has no filter at all! Always have a dirty mind and dirty mouth.That's why Anastasia was not that surprise to hear that from her. Its just uncomfortable because it is new to her ears and she's not used to this kind of conversation.She tries to think what to reply from that."Hey Abby? Are you still there?" Yesha asked from the other line.What will Abby probably say in this situation?"What's new to that Yesha? You're always like that and he knows it." She said and crossed her fingers, hoping that she actually says the right thing"You dont understand! For the first time in my life, I actually want to change myself. Because I want him to see me diff
Part 1: The Beginning"So what's the next story?" Anastasia asked while munching the chips on her mouth."Hon stop eating my chips." Eliot complained beside her. "I thought that's unhealthy." He added."Shut up hon Im stress." She said."Then why are you stress." Mary asked her while munching the same chips on her mouth."You too." Eliot deadpanned and sighs dramatically. "Ah I could have bought many more if you didn't stop me hon." He complained at his wife like a five year old."Because its unhealthy." Anastasia repeated her reason. Eliot was about to speak when she added. "For you, not me.""What–""Okay times up!" Mary interrupted. "Lets go back to our real agenda. You asked about the story right?" Anastasia nodded. "Well Im gonna summarize it for you. You dont have to read the whole stor
Part 6: Coming BackThe place is filled with loud sirens that is echoing all over. Sirens from the police and sirens from the ambulance."Hon..." Anastasia turned around and immediately jump on Eliot for a tight hug."Im glad you're fine." He whispered at her.She chuckles dryly. "You know Im going to be fine." She mutters before separating herself from her husband. "But Denver was shot.""You know he will be shot." He said softly."Yeah. But its traumatizing to witness it with my own eyes." She said sadly. "Sometimes, I think reading it on the book is more okay than to experience it in your own.""I know." Eliot agreed. "But you know... if that somehow happened to us, I think I will do the same thing.""Do what?" She asked."I will do anything to save you too. Even