"Call the medic! We have an emergency situation here!" The woman mumbled curtly in her earpiece. Then a lot of footsteps are getting closer to her position…The loud female's voice belongs to none other than one of the hotel's security personnel. She was with her fellow colleagues looking specifically for them when someone reported that there's two women trapped inside the ladies room at the rooftop. As such, they hurriedly went to find them after also being notified that the lights and ventilation of the area had been switched off because an unknown intruder happened to mess up their system."Marie? Hannah?" A man's deep voice fluently echoed from a distance followed by a series of brusque steps.Mike was currently roaming the hallway after conversing with Terrence, calming himself down when he happened to receive his Dad's call asking him to find his sister and fiance as Athena was already back at the private room waiting for them. He was annoyed at the two but nonetheless he still
Terrence was currently drying his wet hair when his mobile phone settled at his nightstand, started vibrating…He brusquely strode over to have a look as he expected that it might be his wife but his face distorted in utter disgust with what he saw. Hannah's mother was calling…Though he wanted to decline the call and shut his phone off, he couldn't as he was constantly reminded by his intentions thus he was left with no choice but to answer the call…"Mrs. Wilson," he murmured stoically."Terrence, can you come to the nearest hospital now?" Hannah's mother muttered anxiously."Hospital? What happened?" He asked, pretending to be curious."Hannah needs you right now. Please come over…"Terrence was about to refuse but the call was abruptly cut off leaving him frustrated. Reluctantly, he wore another set of clothes and stormed out from his hotel suite. He ascended into the empty elevator punching the GF button in annoyance whilst waiting for his lift to arrive at its specific destinat
Two days later…Marie and Hanna were discharged from the hospital, fully recovered. Both women were back to their usual shape and the urge to get back to whoever put them almost to death intensified. They aimed for revenge.Mike on the other hand refused to believe that it was his ex-girlfriend who was behind the women's misery. He had been with Athena over a year yet he didn't find her as a wicked and mean person thus he reached out to MS hotel's management to know more about the follow up investigation process.His longing to get Athena back intensifies when he sees the report concerning the previous incident that she wasn't connected to any of those. According to the stack of papers he read, there was an error in their system that monitors the whole building.Marie and Hannah being trapped inside the ladies room was just an unexpected mistake… One of the hotel's cleaning staff reported that he sealed that area because he found leakage in one of the cubicles. How and when the two wo
It was nearly evening. Athena raced her way towards Stanford mansion to get herself ready but halfway through her journey, her mobile phone vibrated. She slowed down and answered the call through her earpiece without looking into the caller ID…"Athena Stanford, speaking?""Mrs. Adams, tell me where you are this instant." It was Terrence's cold and domineering voice resonating on the line.Athena bit her lips for a while and replied honestly, "...I'm heading to the mansion.""There's no need for you to go there." He said, "Anton has taken care of everything for their arrival.""But I need to take a shower and change my clothes before picking them up." She reasoned out. "Besides, there's still two hours remaining before their jet lands.""Come to Adams International. I'll wait for you." Terrence instructed indifferently before he abruptly dropped the call. "Terrence!" Athena gnashed her teeth in annoyance when all she could hear was nothing but a beeping tone in the background. She
The lobby was silent as it was half past working hours therefore all the employees had gone out, heading to their homes except for those who are entitled for overtime…Athena had just shoved her mobile phone back on her purse when she noticed that the receptionist was staring at her sharply. Her gut seemed to sense something wrong with the woman therefore she tries to enunciate a conversation while waiting for her husband's arrival.Her eyes trailed on her face down on the person's chest to see her name plate."Martha," she muttered while staring at the latter. "Is there something wrong?"The woman named Martha, glared even more at her and mused, "...why aren't you leaving yet? Do you want me to call the security and drag you out of the building, huh?""I'm not leaving." Athena muttered flatly. "Do whatever you like, I don't give a damn."She went to the corner, dragged the spare swivel chair and latched her back on it comfortably, completely ignoring the arrogant receptionist.Since
As the lift began ascending towards his specific floor, Terrence resumed talking.He leaned over and questioned, "So how long are you planning to hold onto me as my dearest wife?"Terrence, though feeling elated, tries to speak and act indifferent towards her as to prevent her from getting alarmed with his possessive behavior even though he yearned to do the opposite…"Until I felt satisfied." She curtly replied.Ding!The elevator had stopped, opening its doors but due to their conversation, the couple remained inside.Terrence feigned a snort. "Tell me how to satisfy you then."She raised her eyebrows as she chuckled coldly, "...I want your mistress to realize how much she owed me ever since she came into the picture and let her try those situations that I'm in, in the past."His heart thudded loudly as he stared at her eagerly. "You remembered everything?"She shook her head. "Nope. But I have taken notes of it."Terrence felt crestfallen and his expression darkened.Taken notes me
The couple arrived at the airport just as the plane landed.Terrence and Athena hopped out from their car and entered the passageway towards the VIP waiting area.Wrapped in casual outfits, the couple walked side by side with graceful steps. This time their faces are fully revealed.Since Athena already revealed her identity to the Wilson's family, she meant hiding was nothing but a boring routine therefore from that moment on, she decided to stop concealing herself and appear to the public as Athena Stanford.Terrence occurred to be looking casual from his exterior appearance but deep inside he was rejoicing! The woman he took as a coward before has decided to face reality and to this point, she appears standing beside him. Might be fussy for those who stand famous in their circle but Terrence didn't care as well as Athena. Amidst the sea of crowd, the couple effortlessly turned everyone's head towards their direction upon their arrival. They'd become the center of attraction. An ey
No crowd could be spotted when they got out from the private exit as the bodyguards from both families cleared the passage for their safety. They left the airport so fast!Her elders together with her in-laws hopped in the limo driving ahead of them whilst she was stuck in her husband's passenger seat, enduring the terrible ache she was feeling.Throughout their whole journey from the airport, Athena was silent in the passenger seat while gazing through the window…The luminous lights in different colors along the way never lessens the chaos brewing inside her heart! Not an inch of her mood brightened but instead it even darkened!The scene at the airport was constantly replaying in her mind, taking every shred of her trust and affection left for her family… How they conspired to surprise and made her feel terrible was unbearable! It seems like the emotional damage she got before when they forced her to marry him years ago was nothing compared to now! This time, the pain was thrice c
4 years later... "Mommy!" "Daddy!" The couple's door was about to collapse due to the twins' intense banging. Athena's eyes snapped wide open, startled with the noise. "Babe, the kids... They're awake!" she whispered half-yelled. Terrence who was currently in the middle of his wicked plan halted. "You just arrive last night from your business trip and I haven't had the chance yet to do what I want..." he complained. After giving birth to the twins, Mattis and Alexis, Athena formally accepted her grandfather's offer to replace his position as the CEO of The MONROE's Group and Terrence also agreed to it. However, during the times that she's out of the country for a business trip, Terrence was left to take care of the kids until she return and he had them enrolled in kindergarten just a couple of months ago. "Mommy!" The little girl's melodious voice resonated outside. "Please open the door!" BANG! BANG! BANG! "Daddy!" This time the voice belongs to the little boy, shouting. "
Terrence and Athena was surprised to know that their families prepared a world tour as their wedding gift. Perhaps because they were stucked at the island for months that's why they want them to enjoy freedom to go wherever they desired to go and do whatever makes them both happy therfore they took advantage to it. They spent four months roaming in different places all over the globe, experiencing various types of traditions and delicacies in every place they went. They also discovered a new and healthy way to help her restore what she lost before in the most effective way. Needless to say, by using such method, she won't just be able to get back to her old self but regain more than that. Terrence didn't hesitate to urge her to try it and she agreed after the doctor assured her that it won't affect her pregnancy. During those months, Athena's skin has fully recovered, transforming it into a glassy white complexion so even if she was about to give birth, she remained glowing especiall
"I didn't plan these all to make you cry, Enah." Terrence said. "In fact, I want to let everyone know how sincere I am to be with you that's why I prepared this wedding to surprise you. The first one was unpleasant, not a good story to tell to our kids so I want that to change..." "I just can't believe that you did these all behind my back." She replied. "Thank you..." "This is just the beginning..." he smiled as he hand her over his hand. "Athena Adams, will you marry me for the second time?" he asked her. "I swear to be a devoted husband to you and a loving father to our kids in the future..." Under the veil, she beamed. "Can I say no?" she bluffed. "Of course you can't..." he chuckled. "You're mine and you can't refuse me either." "Right!" She laughed. "I've been yours since then..." As she took his hand, the old man said, "Young man, you probably know how much she means to me, right?" "Of course, grandpa. I promise to take care of her 'till my last breathe." Terrence swear s
While Athena was being picked up by her grandfather, Terrence took different cars to the airstrip for the Stanford and Adams family. In two hours of waiting, their jet finally landed. The first to come out was none other than Trisha, his younger sister who camecd[ running down the iron stairs. "Oh my God, brother!" she shouted out. "You look different! What happened to you?" Terrence just smiled at her and asked "How's your trip? Is everything fine?" "Yes, everything is fine." His father, Mr. Adams, chimes in to their conversation. "Dad," Terrence went to hug his father. Then he came next to his mother, kissing her cheeks. "Mom," "My boy..." his mother cried. "I never thought that this moment would actually come. I feel so proud of you, son." His father snorted. "He's going to be a father. When will he man up?" "Come on, Dad." Trisha yanked her father away from her brother and said, "I want to stay here for vacation." Terrence watched her sister trying to divert her father's
Perhaps Athena enjoyed the process of her make over so much as she didn't notice that she had been sitting in her comfy chair for almost three hours. If not for Vincent who came up to inform them that the car has arrived, she wouldn't realize that her husband has been gone from her sight for a couple of hours already. Curious, she asked the butler. "Uncle where was he?" "You mean your husband?" "Yes. Have you seen him?" "Ah," Vincent smiled. "He went to get the car ready for you and he also left a few instructions." "Instructions?" Her newly trimmed brows raised as she asked. "What instructions if I may ask?" "He said that he won't be here to pick you up and that someone else will do that for him. He will wait for you at the venue, Mrs. Adams." Vincent narrated fluently according to Terrence's instructions earlier. "Since that was the case, please tell the driver to wait for a little bit longer." She said without thinking too much. "Alright Mrs. Adams. Please take your time..."
Unbeknownst to Hannah, her movements were being monitored fom the outside. To make sure that she won't do something horrible during her detention period, Terrence asked someone to keep an eye on her. Even her pregnancy was being reported to him and he firmly instructed that no matter what happened, the innocent child must be born safe as it has nothing to do with what she has done. Therefore when she suggested for an abortion, the nurse shook her head and refused her request right there and then saying that... "I'm sorry, Miss. We're not abortionists. That was against the law of human and God." Hearing this, Hannah laughed. "Do you think I still care about that goddamn law? Look where I am." She said, "I'm here in jail so why should I give a sh*t about the law?!" "Miss," the nurse sighed helplessly and replied, "...why do you sound like you have lost all your hope? Have you known that you might given the chance to come out if you truly show your sincere repentance? You're convicte
Ashley felt her knees turning jelly when his cold and dominating voice rang in her ears. 'What was he doing here?' she wondered. The man's oppressing aura was too much for her to bear, turning the usually peaceful atmosphere into tense. However, this was the area that men are strictly forbidden according to the establishment's rules and regulations therefore she has all the freedom to move whether he likes it or not. Moreover, working hours has long been ended after he dismissed her harshly at the office so why was he still barking at her at this hour? As per their agreement, she has to look and obey him as her boss during working hours but not in places like this. This is the moment of her privacy and she had all the freedom to do whatever she wanted therefore she turned around without hesitation and spoke in an ironic manner. "Mr. Stanford, do you prefer the ladies room now rather than the men's room?" "Miss Mills," Anton glared at her and spoke, ignoring her stunt. "I think I
It was around noon in the island where Terrence and Athena stayed. However at NY City, the surroundings appeared to had just gotten dark. In Stanford Building... Ashley was busy sorting out the documents in her office when her boss barged in without further ado which caused her hands to halt and tremble in nervousness especially when his emotionless voice began to rang in her ears. "Aren't you done yet? What took you so long?" Anton asked her coldly. She swallowed hard before she replied. "Y-yes, Mr. Stanford. It was done now." "Put them all in the safe." He barked. "Hurry up! We don't have much time left!" Ashley nodded as she stood up. In one swift, she took all the documents from her table then she scurried out, heading towards the CEO's office. Anton eyed her sharply while following behind. When she reached inside, she bit her bottom lip in frustration while scolding herself in silence. 'Ashley Mills! How fool are you to forget that he was the only person who has the acces
What she experienced way back was indeed a disaster and it was such a huge miracle that she manage to stay alive after the explosion. Though her appearance changed, she was still thankful for having a second chance to live therefore, she bowed to make it more worth it. And by doing this, she has to let lose what's inside her heart. This time, she didn't care if he would laugh at her however seeing him teary, she doubt it if he could even bring himself to do so therefore she continued t recall the things that she haven't told hm eversince... "From the start, I never like the idea of you getting close to anyone aside from me..." she said. "You chose to enter that school because of me and I feel secretly glad but seeing you surrounded by some..." she sighed, halting while fidgeting her fingers as she continued. "Hannah, from the very start, I know why she tries to get close to you. She developed a deep attraction towards you." "I don't dwell about the past. Don't take me wrong." She rea