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Trace of ink His Birthday
Chapter 25: His Birthday PartyFera's Pov She excitedly woke up early in the morning and face a new day with a smile on her lips. She just felt good doing things, she had notified Lora about the party and she promised to take care of the dress she'd be wearing for the party. Lora even sent her a picture of the dress and she agreed to use it. She heard a knock and she almost run to open it. A wide smile greeted her and saw Nick in his normal wear still."Good morning, I forgot to hand you the invitation card." He handed the card and scratched his head. "I know it seems childish but my grandparents arranged this all and I can not argue since I messed up recently. But yeah, this party would seem like a children's party, I don't know. hope not." He seemed so embarrassed and she only smiled and nodded."Okay," she answered."You'll be there, right?" he made sure. "Yup,""My driver will pick you up, this is not what I promised but they need me there by now and I won"t b
Trace of ink Surprise Performance
Chapter 26: Surprise Performance "You don't need makeup but she wants you to put something on." He only answered it wasn't offending to Fera since her makeup was simple for that kind of event. But she was confused about what was something special about this birthday. "How old are you again?""I turned seventeen today," he answered. "What is something very special on your seventeenth birthday?" she asked while Nick opened a door. He only chuckled and they got in. "Hello," a woman waved at her with a wide smile so she bowed slightly and smiled. "She's Jina, the makeup artist, and her team, who'll take care of you." Nick introduced the designers. She didn't know how to greet them, she usually doesn't talk in that kind of situation, she was wishing that she had many friendly words in her vocabulary to communicate with them easily. "This is Fera." Fera offered her hand for handshakes, that was the first thing that came into her mind. "Hello," her voice came out very l
Trace of ink Birthday Gift
Chapter 27: Birthday GiftShe pulled him down and whispered, "I'm gonna puke," and Nick immediately carry her out from the crowd, their bathroom was too far so he pulled behind a car and held her while puking. Behind that parked car was a wide grass field. They sat there after she puked and waited for her to recover. No one could see them since the car was blocking them."What a mess," she commented after gaining her breath back. "You are a beautiful mess," he said. She smiled at him and raised him for a high five. "That was fun," she only said and closed her eyes. Perfect timing of a cool blow of the wind. He pulled her to lay on his shoulder, he thought that she had fallen asleep already. "It was," but his voice was too weak. And Fera suddenly raised her pointing finger and looked at him."I forgot something, where did my birthday gift go?" And realized that she lost it somewhere. "It's fine, what matters is you are here.""No! I should have a birthday gift for
Trace of ink She's Bitter, Not Better
Chapter 28: She's Bitter, Not BetterOn a fine morning in their room. Papers were distributed by Jade. Once she reach Fera she handed it but before Fera could hold it she already dropped it, then turned away after throwing a glare. She had been like that, she never talk to Fera or even avoided getting near her. She was still trying to sabotage her secretly, she couldn't accept that she was the only one who got the chance to dance with Nick on his birthday. It was their vacant class hour and Fera sat alone in the corner while Nick was not around. Jade sat next to her which was Nick's chair."You know what? I don't know what you did to Nick and why he kept sticking with you when he barely know you. I am sure you have something in yourselves." She bravely accused her with her alipores around her."You know what? I don't know why can't you move on and stop bothering me, I am sure you are very insecure," she spoke in her calm voice and tone. It was slow and teasing which made
Trace of ink His Questions
Chapter 29: His QuestionsNick's PovHe started walking until his driver arrived and picked him up. His mind was too occupied to talk, he knew that Fera was wealthy but he never expect this wealth. His mind couldn't stop asking who were those abductors? What was the abduction about? Why did they target Fera? There must be a reason behind that.He went home to his grandparents' house cause his grandfather told him to. His grandmother was waiting for him at their main door but he only kiss his grandma and went straight upstairs."What happened?" she asked his grandson. Nick stopped stepping up and turned to her."She's safe now," he answered and continued walking to his room. He went straight to his bathroom and soak himself in cold water. He took several sighs but it couldn't remove his frustration. The image of her unconscious in his arm was frustrating him, no matter how many signs that showed that they might be in a relationship were a lie. That thought kept bother
Trace of ink She's Afraid
Chapter 30: She's Afraid Fera's Point of ViewShe kept scratching her palm while Fred was looking straight at her. They were in Fred's pad. She sat across the table and her hands rested on the table."You knew this would happen," Fred started. "Of course,""And this means?""Don't ask a question that we both know." She cast a glare at him but he wasn't bothered."I am making it too obvious cause I felt like you have forgotten about them." "Fred please, let's not talk about it now." She stood but he immediately stepped in to stop her."Then when? When you are already dead?" She sat again and crossed her arm."You can give them the money they need." She stubbornly spoke and looked at the table."When did you lose your logic, Fera? You think that would end there?""You must be the one who's losing its logic, Fred. You know there's no way out from this sh*t. They would keep on hunting me, what I am trying to imply is to give them what they want and I'll live i
Trace of ink Argument
Chapter 31: Argument"Why?" and his voice went out to meager making her regret raising her voice. She stood from the couch and went to her fridge to get some water."You don't need to, authorities are on it," she answered. Then she drank water to calm her system up. While Nick was watching her intently, he was taken aback by the sudden raising of her voice."Are you okay?""Of course," she answered without looking at him. "Do you need anything else?" And her sudden changes of way of answering bothered him even more, he was expecting him to shamelessly drive him off but she did indirect words to make him leave. "Your parents are a sensitive topic I know, but don't you want to give them the justice they deserve?""SHUT UP!" the first time she shouted that loud to him and made him flinch. Her chest was moving up and down with a massive intake of air was enough for him to know that it was enough. He shouldn't push it more."I'm sorry,""Why do you always meddle busin
Trace of ink His Love
Chapter 32: His InvestigationNick's POVHE felt her stiffen when they heard the knock and they looked at each other before Fera walked to the door and opened it."Good morning, dear!" he heard a cheerful greet from their landlady. He decided to walk to her kitchen quietly and checked for something to eat or to cook. "I heard you got abducted, was it true?"He cringed his forehead, 'how did this lady go too late about it?' he couldn't help to muse since he knew how good Mama Tes was at guarding what was happening in the whole town. "I wasn't too true, it was just one of my cousins, he pranked me like he always does." His hand stopped mid-way upon opening her fridge. Her voice was too calm and straight. Based on how she talked, no one would be suspenseful that she was lying. It was composed and stern and had no hint of double talk. He felt guilty about what he was thinking but that was what he observed, Fera was a good liar. She easily made up things and made them true
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Trace of ink Epilogue
Chapter 72: Epilogue“Wow, the beauty still falls in love with the beast?” Little Laire amusingly said after her father finished reading the story. “Dad had read that story for a millionth time,” Laike the other little girl boringly whined and pouted. “Like, it’s the love story of our parents.” She exclaimed and Nick cringed his forehead. “Dad isn’t a beast, that’s not true.” Laike pushed her which made Nick nod and agreed with her daughter. “Mom is, it was just a little twisted.” Laire and Nick’s eyes widen and turned to his wife who was busy cooking for dinner. “Did I hear that right, Laire!” “I would very much happy to be excluded from this narrative,” Laike said and jumped down the chair. “Shut up, you’re not Taylor.” Nick only crossed his arms looking at his children. “Well, at least I’m gorgeous as her,” Laike said and placed her palm on her hip. “Well, we’re twin, what a shame.” Laire rolled her eyes with her twin’s nonsense remark. “You copied my face whe
Trace of ink Clearing Operation
Chapter 71: Clearing OperationShe went back to the car and found that Lora was out of nowhere. “Where’s Lora?” “Brought a coffee for you.” He said and she opened her laptop. A smile instantly formed on her lips. “Gotcha.” She whispered when she saw the one who was following her. “Did Fred stop following me?” “Yes, you’re on your own now, according to him,” Bald replied to her. “Prepare yourself, we’ll conduct a little clearing operation.” Soon as Lora got into the car she threw the coffees out and Baldo drove fast to chase the one who put poison in her drink. “Who’s that? Is it Constancio?” Lora asked but Fera shook her head and change her clothes. Prepared her gun and wore combat shoes. “I think it was him who killed Nana Felly.” She dropped and Lora started changing her clothes too. Baldo used to see Fera change but Lora was a little distracted. “Eyes on the road!” Lora shouted when he almost bumped a car in front. He traces the other direction to corner the motor
Trace of ink Terms and Conditions
Chapter 70: Terms and ConditionFera’s POVShe was looking at his text message, it said ‘Our flight will be today eight pm, will you be there?’ She didn’t reply whether she’d be there or not. He called but she only watched it ring and didn’t pick up. She looked out of her window, she was in her pajamas still even though it was noon. When she promised ‘all yours,’ she meant it. Still, it didn’t mean that she’d be active. She was all his by heart and by soul not by her, the whole she. “The word us has ended when Fera Luzares has fallen.” She knew that no one, not even herself could love her. She opened her laptop and she saw an email too. It was from Lora and quoted, Nick, wants you to read this.’ She didn’t open the letter and proceeded on checking the data. She checked the company's situation. Two of her stakeholders pulled their shares. Didn’t want to get involved in any issue. “Good to see you, Lora.” She greeted before Lora could address her. She was visibly surpris
Trace of ink Confrontation
Chapter 69: ConfrontationFera’s POV“Good morning, Miss Fera.” Baldo greeted her as he stood beside her bed. “I want to leave now.” She dry voice has returned, the chill that it brought was there too. I little glee Baldo felt when he confirmed that she was finally back. “I have arranged the bills, should I wait outside?” He answered and she nodded, he walked back out of the room and she change her clothes with the clothes he brought. She was wondering, why Lora didn’t come to get her. Without further orders, they drove away from the hospital. “I want to see, Fred.” He immediately turned to the other lane and drove to Fred’s penthouse. It seemed quiet and calm in his pad. “Are you he’s inside?” “He knew that you’d come for him.” She went out of the car and entered flawlessly into his penthouse. As she reached his room, she didn’t bother knocking and harshly opened it. She stepped back enough to reach Baldo’s gun behind her. “Miss-”“Shh, wait outside.” And she enter
Trace of ink Left Out
Chapter 68: Left OutBen’s POV(Before the hearing)He went to his car and watched Lora open the main door. He could drool over the Fuentes mansion, if a white house was full of white then the mansion was all black. They used to stay here and this house was off limits to anyone, it was a privilege for him to see. Their penthouse used to be the show house but this one. Only the Fuentes and their servants could enter here. He fixed his shirt as if he was about to meet the president. “You won’t see anyone in there, don’t be nervous.” She said and opened the house. He was greeted by a spacious living area with a grand stair beside him. The gigantic chandelier above was unbelievably huge. The black wall and black glass walls around were overwhelming. The crimson black couch was inviting and black glass center table with a black flower vase on a gray mat. “Aren’t you going to investigate, Ben?” She asked which snapped him back to reality.“Right, I want to see her room.” The f
Trace of ink Night Full of Grief
Chapter 67: Night Full of GriefFera’s POVA hard slap planted on her left cheek, ‘Shameful! Haven’t I told you to take care of our name?’ That memory would never leave her alone. She would bow her head and say sorry. ‘Protect our name,’‘Make our family proud,’‘You are Fuentes, act as it.’ Words that she had been holding since then, she was tired of those rules and limitations. Deafening her in her dreams. “I’m sorry, dad. I should have protected your name. They dug up all that past we hid.” The angry face of her father was in her head. She could hear her father’s voice all over again, he was mad, very mad, and would slap her across her face. ‘Careless,’‘Weak!’‘Does crying will fix a thing?’ His words were hunting her, she buried her face in her pillows. The annoying beep beside her added frustrate her more. The pain still felt the same, it was the same pain when she realized that her mother was dead and her father died. Fate had been playing her life too much.“F
Trace of ink In The Shadow
Chapter 66: In the ShadowFred’s POVIn his office, he was looking out of his window. A stick of cigar in between his finger. He blew the smoke out and put the cigar in his ashtray. ‘Look after you cousin, Fred.’ His father’s words were still in his head. She was the first lady Fuentes in the bloodline. She was sheltered and overprotected by them she had been the apple of their eye. Fred was the one who would walk after her where ever she goes. Her innocent era was enough, he knew that he need to unleash the evilness in her to survive the coming war. Normal life didn’t exist in the world she was born. Until he saw Nick, the man that created a place in her heart. The man that was willing to save her from dirt. He knew that if he would give him a little glimpse of her past he would scratch for more. He knew that his dear feeling for Fera would be enough to save Fera from that past. He knew how stubborn she was and when she decides, she rarely change it. He needed to break her
Trace of ink Behind The Mask
Chapter 65: Person Behind the MaskLora’s POV“Are you happy now, Fred?” She shouted making the man stop walking but he continued walking for a second. “I can’t believe you are this manipulative, Fred. Really? Your own cousin!” But he was still walking straight to his car so she ran to him. He opened the door of his car but she pushed it back to close. “Do you really want to be on my way?” His warning voice was never dangerous as this. She secretly gulp and moved away from his car. “I never imagine you are this evil, Fred. You are EVIL.” He turned to her which made her step back. “We not just me, Lora. You know that.” “I may do evil things but I never wronged or harm innocent as Fera.” Then slammed the door of his car and took a step toward Lora. “Fera isn’t innocent, watch her run her own kingdom and everyone will bow down even I. Letting her fall in love with the peace of normal life and what? Leave everything her father’s enemy to me? I have my own enemy, Lora, and I
Trace of ink The Truth
Chapter 64: The Truth“That’s just a poem! A mere imagination, how come a law graduate would think art could be a piece of evidence?” She even insulted him but it appeared lame as to how she acted. “Proceed to the last poem,” Benjamin said and everyone let him, some were holding their smile back, thinking Benjamin was just desperate to win.“He’s high, but he’s low, But he’s the best dad.He loves me so muchAnd that’s all I knowSo I hide the whistleCause I’ll Never BlowDad loves me So I’ll be the good Daughter as I should be.” He turned to Fera who was smiling in triumph. “You are hiding the evidence,” Ben said but she shook her head. “No evidence needed here, we can not win this by those lame poems, Ben.” She whispered but everyone heard it. The door suddenly opens and Nick came in. He was holding a white porcelain jar. Her eyes widen as she saw it. “I think I have the evidence.” He said and walked to Ben. He handed it to him and all of them saw how surprised she wa
