I feel my check burn when he suddenly looks at me and our eyes meet. He then faces me and steps closer to me making my heart beat even faster. I just froze on the spot as I wait for what he is about to do. He is so close to me now with the only distance between us is just inches.
“Cole- Cole what are you…” I didn’t finish when he suddenly hold my chain with his fingers and look at me intensely making me feel as if a bucket of warm water is thrown all over me.
“I am so happy you like it, I heard the owner is selling it to a lower price just so he can join his family in States. I bought it and immediately made the renovation. It got just finished and I want you to see it. What do you think?” Cole said as he smiles at me then step back and look at the house again making me sigh in relief since the closeness is suffocating me.
He suddenly leans closer to me taking me off gua
Meanwhile, Mera slides the answer button of her cellphone and listens to Cole who suddenly screams making her move her cellphone away from her ear.“Mera, what the hell! Where are you two, get back here this instant? Don’t you know how dangerous it is for you and Zam to be outside with no stronger protection? Make sure to stay by Zam’s side no matter what. Come back to the Academy as soon as possible.” Cole said sounding so pissed and angry, Mera rolled her eyes as she sighs.“Cole relax we are fine and we are already about to head back. We just got bored staying only in the Academy’s premises. I will call you once we are near. Bye.” Mera said to end the call immediately so Cole won’t bicker again.Mera returns her cellphone in her purse then looks in the direction of the bathroom to see that Zam isn’t yet out. Mera looks at her watch then at the others.
As what Mr., Green I was treated nicely for how many days in that underground basement. I also think of escaping but assessing my situation I should not give them a reason to harm me as long as they are being nice and not harming me. It appears that they are some sort of gangs or mafia they call themselves The Executioners and that they are famous they are not caught by the law since they leave no pieces of evidence that they are the ones doing it and that they had money and backers in a higher position. They mainly deal with kidnapping rich kids who have nasty attitudes and bad personalities and asking for money then they release them. The money they gathered is given to poor kids on the street and into orphanages. As I stayed with them I got to become like their family. I played chess and cards with the boys as Mr. Green and his son that I meet named Ruzzel Baletino are investigating who paid them and if I am really a bad person according to those who paid them.
“She looks nice and harmless to me. Besides, she said she will leave the next day.” the woman said as she clasps her hands on the table.“I think she is a nice person and she is not going to harm us… or steal anything from us. She looks like she only needs some help, with her swollen eyes she must have been crying.” the young girl looking like in her 20’s and older than me in a year.“Alright, just don’t trust her yet. She might be a member of a swindler or a criminal.” the man said as he drinks his water.“You are overthinking pa; she looks like she is lost. Besides pa, look at our house. There is nothing possibly worth stealing in here than these plates and bowls.” the young girl about 10 of age said making the older woman laughs.“The kids are right, we even have debts we need to pay and these children need money to go to sch
“Anna you changed a lot after a few months. We missed you so much. We last saw you during the graduation then…this even happened. I told your papa that you’re going to be in danger if you will return to your rich family. Thank God, you manage to survive.” my uncle said as he holds my hand firmly.I just smile and sigh in relief. I am finally safe and out of danger…for now. I know I will not be safe once I am found out. I need to plan things through.“Thanks, uncle, I am really in danger now. Someone wants me dead. I need to figure out whom and think of a way to fight them. They won’t stop until I am gone.” I said as my uncle sigh.“That is expected in terms of money and property. Be careful Anna, money is dangerous enough but death is scarier than that. Those people who wanted to kill you…do you have some idea as to who?” my uncle said mak
Meanwhile, after one more week everyone is sleepless and stressed. Zam’s parents are losing it especially her mother who needed some sedative to calm down. Zam’s grandfather is contacting many connections to help them. Mera can see the anger and depression on everyone’s faces. Her brother Henry has to take over the whole company and business of Mr. Alvictos but he also looks so worried. Cole asks a trusted friend to take over the management of the school while he is gone and Mera knows that he is doing his best to investigate where Zam is. What makes Mera so angry is those uncles and aunts of Zam coming to the mansion expressing their sympathy and are saying they will help but Mera knows what a garbage lie that is. To the fake acting of them, Mera has an idea that this must be a plan they plotted. Mera can’t pound at them because she has no further evidence. Mera takes a deep breath as she looks at the poor couple in front of her at the breakfas
After a few minutes, I am staring at my laptop screen thinking of a way to find the information I need. I will be meeting Mera soon but I have to make it one step ahead.“How about those detectives we always watch on movies. They seem helpful if the movies are true.” my pa said as he cooks us some lunch.“That is it pa, thanks. I’ll try looking for some private detective who can help me.” I said as I search on the internet for some nearer private detectives available in the Philippines or something.After a few hours of searching, I am able to contact two private detectives in the name of John Regaldo who according to his files that I hacked he is 32 of age and resigned police and there is Marvin Osmond who is a half American- Filipino who is 28 of age a previous soldier police officer before he went to the army then build his own private investigator firm. I ask Mr. Regaldo to
A group of High Schools walk in with their varsity jackets and cups and sit on the table in front of her. She sees that 2 ladies putting on their lipsticks as they look into their compact mirror. The 4 high school boys in their varsity uniform and cup sit on the chairs and start looking into the menu.“Wait here guys; we will be in the restroom for a while. Get our orders before the after-lunch class starts.” said one of the girls in a ponytail and in her high school uniform skirt as she takes a bag used by players and the others follow after her in the restroom holding her bag too.Mera takes her compact powder and uses her mirror to put on her lipstick but she casually looks in the directions of those men who are so obvious and are looking in her direction.“Hmmm I feel so bad right now, where is she? How can’t we able to find her?” Mera said as she signs and place her compac
All this time I am thinking of plans and I finally come out with many ideas. Thanks to badass novels I had read before.“So, what do you plan to do now Anna?” my brother Rafael asks as we all sit at the table outside the front porch of my Uncle Oliver’s house.I look at the people drinking their coffee at that table. My brother Rafael, Ezzar, my uncle Oliver, my cousins Casper and Ian, Michael and Rose are all there as we all drink our morning coffee. I told everyone what happened to me and that my life is in danger. I take a deep breath before I told them that I plan on moving away somewhere in Manila but hidden while I investigate who wanted me dead. They all look at me and utter their protests.“No, if you are planning to leave and fight alone we won’t allow you. Let us help you. As your older brother, I will not let you fight this alone and we want to help in any way we can
I smile on my reflection seeing myself. I am wearing a mask so my face is different. I have pinkish lips, blonde hair or wig, an elongated nose, and I’m wearing bluish contact lenses. I look at Mera on the other side just for us to smile cunningly. She is also wearing a mask and a jet black wig with reddish highlights; she is wearing grey contact lenses, and she is dressed in this lovely lavender off-shoulder gown with hanging straps on her shoulders but with a tube-like cleavage showing her lovely necklace. Her wig is in a lovely twist and is designed with flowers. I am wearing the same gown but my wig is hanging freely on my sides but is fixed on my head with lovely flowers and pins. Mera and Zam are supposed to be one of the bridesmaids but we are going there disguised.“So Mera, are you ready?” I ask as I walk towards her as Zyrem and Clide stand on the side waiting for the command to what they will do next.
After almost months of dating and being in a relationship, my brother Ezzar decided to propose to Carol who happily said yes. Unfortunately, Carol’s parents are so against their relationship. My brother is starting to get depressed so when my sister Daisy called me and accidentally told me about it I fly back as soon as possible. Especially when I found out how they threaten my brother to never see Carol and they lock Carol at home so they will never meet. That is when I called the help of the three people I know who can help me. They met me right in the airport and we ride towards the Stanleys’ house as soon as I arrive so I have jetlag the time I arrive at the airport mixed with my frustration with how they treated my brother.‘Hmnn so this is their house, not so bad. So that is why they had the guts to threaten my brother that way.’ I utter in my mind as I look at the mansion gate while I roll down the window of the
“So what do you plan to do now Lady Zarianne?” a woman in the crowd asks as I sigh.“Well, that is also the other reason why we called everyone for this party. After unmasking Miss Z it will NOT be fitting if I will continue working this business under a false identity. After all, it had served its purpose so… I think it is time for me to give my plans closure. I will be leaving the management of Z Prime Corporation to someone I trusted. Miss Daisy Marcelo, can you come up here as well as Mr. Michael Adamson.” I said and everyone looks around as I can see my sister and Michael looking as baffled as they walk up to the stage beside me.“These two are my trusted friend and employee. Miss Marcelo here is my secretary and Mr. Adamson is a friend of mine. I will be giving the position of Company President to Miss Marcelo and the position of being the Executive Assistant to Mr. Adamson. I am sure
I take a deep breath before I look at everyone who is looking at me worriedly. I nod at them and they sigh.“Let them in Zyrem, thank you.” I stated as the others sigh and start to stand and walk out of the living room meeting Austin ad Marlon who look as terrible and sad as my parents stayed by my side worried about what the brothers will do to me.We wait as they both walk in looking so pale and weak unlike when we first met. Marlon’s smug and arrogant look is not gone and he looks like a sleepless stressed person from having too many problems. Austin looks like he is hanging on but he looks as bad as his brother. I sigh as I look at them as they stop before us.“Please take a seat.” I said softly as I look at them.They silently s
“Ahmmnn you knew… you are kissing your cousin right? Mind backing a little.” we look towards the door to see Henry, Rafael, Daisy, Mera, my parents, and grandfather who are looking at us really weird.“Oppss you got us.” I said as I start laughing as Mere smirks at me and Cole looks at me rubbing his nape as he looks down unable to look at my parents and grandpa.“Hey you guys do not scare Cole, will you? And to be honest we are not blood-related. I guess we have a winner on that competition you had set before grandpa.” I said with a silly smile on my lips as they look at me as Cole look at me unable to comprehend.“Ah that competition, I supposed I can’t go against your decisions, my brave princess. After all, I already said that whoever yo
I roll over and look up at the sky as I can feel my wound aching. Things went really fast and here I am lying on this rooftop tired and wounded. I am slowly losing my blood and I can hear ringing over my head. I close my eyes and laugh at the irony of this all. When I open my eyes I froze seeing his face.“Stay with me. Don’t you dare close your eyes.” he screams as I can feel his hand covering my gunshot wound over my chest.“Medic!” he screams as some medic came rushing in to dress my wound.“Hey, hey look at me. Stay with me.” he screams as I look at him and slowly reach his face.“You… You crazy jerk stop screaming. My head is ringing and what are you talking about. I was always with you… foo
“She is fine but…… she is shot on her shoulder, slight wounds from the car crashing and- and the doctor said that her operation went well but she is still unconscious. We just returned to tell you this then get her something clean to wear and to let you guys be alert. Jake, Rafael, and I will go and see her in the hospital but you guys just keep going into the missions. I feel so bad.” Rose said as she sits on the sofa looking so burdened.“What- What had happened?” Michael said and Jake look at them before he sighs.“We got blocked and rained with gunshots. I tried making the car run backward as fast but we crashed into another van behind us. We tried to run out but we were surrounded by those men. Rose- Rose was about to be shot but Z pushed her away and she got shot ins
“Marlon, please stop this. What on earth are you doing? This is not going to solve anything. It will just make things difficult for us.” Austin said as he looks at his twin brother who identically looks like him but they are too different in style and characters.“Shut it Austin! You heard it as well. That man said that this BITCH is the one responsible for what happened to us and who paid someone to kidnap us and destroy our parents’ business. We are living now in a small God-forsaken rental house all because of her.” Marlon said as he looks at me looking so angry with his red eyes, messy look, and terrible drunken state.“But we have no proof that it is her doing. All we have are that man’s accusations.” Austin said as his brother look at him but st
“Cole is here, right?” I said and she looks at me with a smile as Rose nods.“Yap I think so, we did invite him here so I supposed he is here.” Rose said as her eyes scan the room.“Ah, there he is. Classy and cold as always but damn…… he sure is handsome and masculine.” Rose said as she looks at Cole who is standing with his friends on the side wearing this lovely black suit and his hair all brushed really well.“Perfect, tell the boys I want him in the women’s comfort room now, time to talk with him.” I said and Rose nods then she smiles cunningly before she texts someone with her cell phone.We waited for a few moments when her cell phone rings then she answered it and she smiles at me and nod. I can see that scary s