Greval left. I was begging him to not to but he never listened. I was so scared to be left alone with this wild animal.The lion has been growling so loudly and I can't do anything than to cover my ears with my hands. My body was shaking whenever I hear its scary growl. The ground is moving whenever it shakes the metal bars in between us. I feel like it will going to jump at me any moment from now. I have been screaming and calling Greval's name but he never came. I do not know what he is planning to do to me in this room. Maybe he wants to make me crazy by listening to the lion's growl the whole day. He will succeed by it. I am slowly losing my mind.If he intends to make me crazy, then so be it. I do not care at all.I was sitting on the floor, hugging my knees. I gave up screaming his name. It just made me so exhausted. I feel like my vocal chords has been broken for screaming so loud.My eyes quickly glanced at the lion. It was laying on the floor but its head was on my direction,
I screamed as I gripped on Greval's strong arm. It made me furious when I heard his ridiculous chuckle! What was so funny?! He finds this funny?! Oh! How I wish I do, too!"Greval! What the fuck!" I screamed in disbelief when his shoulders vibrated because of his laugh. I don't find this funny at all! Especially when the lion slowly walked over to us. It was walking very slowly, like he was trying to identify what creature I was.I shut my eyes tightly as I hugged Greval. My body was almost wrapped around his. I did not want to do it but I have no choice! The lion is just few inches away from us!"Uno," Greval called the lion like he was scolding him but his tone had still hint of laugh.I cried out so loud when I felt something furry in my back."No! Please! Greval! Make it leave!" I hugged Greval so tightly. My face was buried on his neck. My legs were already wrapped around his waist.The lion is standing behind me! I can't just imagine how near it was to me! I could feel his fur!
"W-What?" I whispered in a trembling voice. No. This can't be! Not my father! Please! I almost yell those words but I know that it will be just a stupid move! I will never let him find out that he is my father. I will never let him learn that Petrakis Tzivas is connected to me."Petrakis Tzivas? I do not even know him!" I gritted my teeth in annoyance, pretending to not care about what he was saying.Greval raised a brow at me. His arms were still wrapped around my waist. I have been trying to push him away but his grip was just too tight!"You do not, huh?" He narrowed his eyes at me. He looked like he does not buying my words and it made me nervous. No. I should not show any reaction to him. I need to do this better than I should."I do not know who that Petrakis is, Greval! Why do you keep on insisting that I do?!" I glared at him.But what if Dad had already said something? What if he already said that I am his daughter? No. I am not yet sure about that so I have to be careful. Bu
Why did I have a sudden headache? What is the reason? It was not just a simple headache. It was too much to take. It felt like my head was being half opened!"For now, you should just rest. Your whole body is still weak due to the headache and because of the medicines you are taking.""B-But what happen? Why did I lost consciousness? And did I really sleep for whole week?" I sounded so ridiculous. I just can't really believe it! A whole damn week!The doctor smiled. "For now, you should rest. That is all what you should do." Her tone was filled with finality but I still want to ask a lot of questions. And besides, why can't she answer me directly?"I am asking you. What happened to me? I had a terrible headache before I passed out! What kind of headache was that?" I am desperate to find out. The doctor smiled again. "It was just nothing. You should not worry about it."That made me annoyed. What did she say? I should not worry? What kind of doctor she is? I am asking a damn question
He just glared at me as he scrutinized my reaction, probably gauging if I am lying. Eventually, he looked away, sighing deeply.I swallowed hardly. I walked back to the cold floor and sat there. I do not know what he was doing here. He did not bringing any food. I wonder what he wanted?He remained watching me as he put his hands on his hips, as though I was an experiment he is finding difficult to comprehend. I looked away. What? What is he staring at? What is his problem?"What are you doing here? I want to be alone," I said softly, not wanting to look at him. I was scared that he will hurt me if I ever look at him.I saw from the corner of my eyes that he grabbed the chair and sat there.Knitting my brows in frustration and annoyance, I glanced at him.He was just staring at me while sitting there. His legs were wide apart as his elbows were rested on his thighs, intertwining his fingers. The first three buttons of his dark gray button down shirt were undone.I felt my cheeks burni
My heart was making a ridiculous loud sound inside me. It irritates me so much. I should hate him. Hell! I should despise him! I do not fucking know why my heart keeps on acting this way when he is around.I did not spare him a glance even though I could feel his intense glare at the back of my head. I feel suffocated. Staying in his room is not really a good idea. And I do not know why he wants me to stay here. Why is it so sudden? He messed with my mental health just several hours ago! He made me meet his fucking lion!I froze when I felt his presence behind me. My eyes remained on their huge wedding photo on top of his bed."You like it?" he whisk softly from behind, making me stop breathing for a moment. His tone was too soft. It was impossible.His arms suddenly wrapped around my waist. I felt his cold skin. He was topless! And I am sure that he was only wearing his towel around his waist!"G-Get off me!" I tried to sound strong but I shut my eyes when I realized how soft my voic
"Please," he murmured in my ear.I blinked. Is he drunk? But no. His breath smelled great. I could not smell any hint of alcohol in his breath. Surely, he is in his right mind. But is he? He is acting so... weird. What is seriously wrong with him?"No. I do not want to kiss you!" I hissed, averting my gaze. I feel so embarrassed! My face is as hot as the sun! I feel like you could fry an egg in my face!Greval kissed my cheek softly, nuzzling his nose against it after."Are you drunk, Greval?" I asked him even though I know he is not."I am not," he murmured."Then why are you acting this way? You can't just kiss me all you want!"He stared at me as he licked his lips. I suddenly felt so nervous with the way his eyes turned cold and cruel."I don't understand why you are like this!""I am still finding it out," he whispered."Finding out what?"He sighed heavily as he shook his head. "I will not tell you about it now."I creased my forehead at his vague answer. "What do you even mean
In my annoyance and frustration, I aggressively pulled away my hand from his hold. I saw how his eyes softened when I did that."Why can't you tell me, Greval? I know that something is happening. I know! Please! Tell me! I have to know!" I wanted to scream but I do not have enough strength to do so. All I do was to glare at him and show him how I hated him right now for what he is doing.I know that something is up. I can't be wrong. Something is not right. I do not know what it is but I have to find out. Greval is lying to me. He knew something I do not."Baby..." He sounded so helpless."Do not call me that!" I yelled. I do not know why that endearment has such a huge effect in my heart. I feel weak, hurt, frustrated, delighted and everything! It is making me crazy!"You should rest–""No! I do not want to rest! I want you to be honest with me! What is happening?! What is going on? Why can't you tell me, huh?! I can feel that you are hiding something from me, Greval!" I begged him.
When my memories came back, I feel nothing but anger towards Petrakis. In all those years where I was living in his lies as his daughter, I did nothing but to do all the things he wanted me to do.Now that I am walking towards the basement, I could feel my heart pounding rapidly. It is not because I am scared. It is because of anger and hatred for that evil man.The image of him shooting my daughter plays in my head over and over again like a broken record. He killed my baby mercilessly... And I will never forgive him for that."You can leave now," I told Greval's men."Are you sure, Ma'am? Don told us to not leave you here alone..."I shook my head. "I can do this. I have a gun," I said with conviction.They sighed and without any choice, they left. I entered the basement with my heart filled with nothing but rage.He was on the chair, just like the last time I have seen him. Still covered by his own blood. I could feel my body shaking in wrath as I stared at the man who ruined my li
I knitted my brows as soon as I entered our home. It feels empty... I do not know why but my heart suddenly filled with fear. It started to pound rapidly, almost making me lost my breath."Nieva? Baby?" I called her as I walked towards our room. But it was empty.I swallowed hard. I just got home from work and usually, she always welcomes me at our door and will give me kiss. She did not tell me anything that she will leave. I tried to call her but her number was cannot be reached. I swallowed nervously as I called her again. Where the hell is she?My heart was almost killing me. It was beating so fast and I think I would pass out any moment from now. Just where the fuck is she? She did not tell me that she is going somewhere today!My fear and anxiety were eating whole system every passing second. And I swear to God, I feel like death is coming to me.I called Kajik and asked for his help. He said that he will order his men to look for my wife. His men... They are not mine now as I
For ten years without her, I have been living in the dark. I have been walking in a dark place. I could not even see the I way that I am walking in. I was scared while taking my each step. But I continued. I continued living even I am broken inside.It was all worth it. I never thought that the God has a plan for us. He did not let me die because she is waiting for me from somewhere. She is alive... My wife is alive...A woman who looked exactly like Nieva broke into my mansion to steal money. It was fucking crazy. I could feel every fiber of my being was shaking as I stared at her face.As the days went by, we confirmed who she was and about her situation. Because she has been experiencing severe migraine for the past days and she often lost her consciousness because of it, I asked Diego, who is a neurologist, to check on her. And there, we found a small looking chip in the right side of her brain. It was confusing. Why is there a chip in there? What is this all about?"Someone put a
"What the hell?!" She hissed as she looked at me.I blinked several times. It is not her...I feel like my world crashed for the millionth time. I swallowed hard. My whole system was filled with disappoinment, anger, pain..."I-I am sorry..." I let go of her immediately, running my fingers through my hair.But her eyes widened a bit as she stared at me. She cleared her throat and gave me a seductive smile."Well, hey. You are alone? Do you want some company?" she whispered in a sultry voice.I pursed my lips in a grim line when her hand caressed my chest. I gritted my teeth and like an instinct, my hand wrapped around her throat tightly. "Do not fucking touch me like that, bitch," I growled angrily before I pushed her on the ground. She was gasping for air as she looked at me, fear filled her eyes. I feel like I cheated on my wife even though I did not do anything after being touched by another woman. I walked out of that damn club and cursed. I looked up at the dark sky dotted wi
I gritted my teeth. They used me. They ruined my life... I could still remember when I woke up after Petrakis put the chip in my brain. I could not remember anything that day. But as the days went by, I slowly started to remember things... but those were not my memories... Those were Victoria's...My own memories were completely forgotten and they were replaced by Victoria's. Started to her own childhood, to her life in highschool until she met Greval. I could remember all of it. It was as if it was my own memories. They just felt so real and vivid in my brain as if they really happened to me..."Are you okay, baby?" Greval whispered in my ear as he stroked my hair. I shut my eyes tightly and hugged him more. We were both naked in our bed."I am just... tired," I murmured.He sighed heavily. "Are you sure?"I nodded a bit, smiling as I lifted my eyes on him. I love this man so much. I do not what I would do without him.THOSE YEARS WITHOUT NIEVA WERE HELL. I was broken. I did not even
It was painful. That is all I could feel when I woke up. I do not even know where I am... and who am I...I looked around the four corners of this white room. Where is this place? Why am I here? And most of all, who am I? What am I doing here? Why am I laying on this bed? What happened?The door opened and a man wearing a white laboratory gown entered the room. I knitted my brows as I watched him walked towards me.I could see the shock flashed in his eyes as he looked at me. His walk became slow."God, is this real?" I heard him whispered.I could not even move my fingers. I wanted to move but I feel like my body was too heavy for me to do that. Who is this man? Who am I? I wanted to vocalize those words but I just did not have the ability to. I feel so weak and I am in too much pain. My head was throbbing painfully. I feel like it is not a normal headache. It was even worse than a severe migraine. It was too painful to bear."Do you remember your name?" The man asked in a calm voice
Victoria smiled evilly at me, crossing her arms infront of her chest as she looked at me as if she won."H-How..." I swallowed hard. "How did this happen? I-I thought–""Oh! You thought I am dead?" Victoria laughed insultingly. "As I have said, it is part of the plan. We had to get your trust...""No..." I breathed heavily, swallowing hard. "But do not worry. Greval is looking for you now. He does not think you are dead. Dad is just playing you. Well, probably soon. You will be dead for real..." She smiled innocently.They left me in the laboratory while I was screaming for help but no one came to rescue me. I have to escape before they could even do their plan. I will not let Victoria replace me in Greval's life. I will not let her desperation lead to any way. I will make sure she will not succeed. I will make sure of that.I do not know how long it has been but I think it was almost midnight. I am not sure about what time it was. Suddenly, I heard footsteps. My eyes widened when I
"What?" I whispered under my breath.He smiled. "He thinks you are dead, Nieva. So you can't go back to him. You have to be with me... darling..." I shook my head, taking a step back as my heart started to beat in bizarre way. "W-What do you mean?""I sent him the body of Victoria... And he thought that it is you," he said in a nonchalant voice."You're..." I shook my head. "No... No! You did not! Tell me you did not!" I screamed angrily as I gasped for air.Suddenly, Taliyah's door opened. My eyes drifted to my daughter who looked so confused."Mommy? Why are you screaming? What is happening? Daddy?" She looked at Mr. Petrakis.I swallowed hard. I was about to grab her arm to protect her from the devil infront of us but before I could even do it, he had already grabbed her.My eyes widened as he gave me a dark smile when he lifted Taliyah in his arms."Your mommy wants to leave, my love. Do you want to leave Daddy?" he said in a soft tone, but I could hear the threat behind his word
I can't stop staring at her face... Taliyah...Tears clouded my vision as I looked at the kid infront of me... My daughter.My heart was beating strangely for this beautiful kid. I do not know what it was but it feels... so good. My heart was hammering so loud the longer I stared at her."She is your mom, Taliyah..." Mr. Petrakis said in a soft voice, kneeling infront of Taliyah.He took me in her room. I still do not want to believe him but my heart was telling me otherwise. And I can't just ignore what it says to me."Mommy? She is my mommy? Why does she look like Victoria?" Taliyah asked in a cute and adorable voice.I swallowed hard as I felt my tears ran down my cheek as I walked slowly towards her.Hey eyes... She got Greval's eyes..."Oh god," I whispered, sobbing.Mr. Petrakis made way for me. My eyes were only focused on the kid infront of me. I can't take my eyes off her. I do not want to. I want to stare at her for the rest of my life... She is my daughter... She came from