Luna excitedly runs downstairs while giving smiles and greetings to the maids who are busy doing chores around the mansion. Everyone was busy changing curtains, arranging freshly picked flowers in large vases, and prepping breakfast in the garden.
The morning is still young. The fog at the East is still visible while the yellow-orange sun is slowly rising over the horizon.
She had just gotten out of the shower when she received a phone call from Liam, informing her that he would be coming to the estate this morning. Who wouldn’t be excited if she only had Liam on her side while everyone else ignored her presence!
Well, except for Ares, who is at least now giving her a little bit of attention. Speaking about Ares, after leaving his room last night, she went back running to her room and screamed like a madwoman! She wanted to vanish at the very same time, and Scar was giving her a cold stare as if in his eyes; that w
It's getting late, but I still can't sleep. I have done a few positions to get drowsy, but my spirit is still wide awake.I slammed the blanket down on my body and got up to glance at Scar, who was sound asleep at the foot of my bed. When he felt my presence, he seemed lazy and opened his eyes to look at me for a moment and dramatically purred before closing his eyes again.Tss. Look at him getting nasty just like AresSmiling, I reached out my hand to him to caress his head. When I got tired of playing with his fur, I got up and groomed myself in front of the mirror. I just wore thin blue nighties, and I covered them with white clothes to cover my body.I slowly made my way out of the room and made my way to the elevator because it would take me a few minutes to get down if I used the stairs. I don't want to exhaust myself. When I got inside, I immediately saw the CCTV attached in the corner.
The blinding light from the sun woke me up. I squinted a bit when I opened my eyes that got directly hit by the sunlight. My whole body was covered with heavy blankets, and the pillows were strewn everywhere on the bed.I lazily sat down and fixed my hair but suddenly flinched when I felt an excruciating pain inside my head! What's happening?"Aaaah!" I screamed while aggressively pulling my hair, attempting to ease the pain!The deafening sound was resonating inside my ears, and I almost fainted. Fortunately, I heard a loud growl echo around the four corners of the room, making me snap back to my senses. It was followed by a loud banging of the door."Luna!"While catching my breath and sweat all over my face, I tried to find the familiar voice who was hurriedly coming my way. Despite my blurry vision, I still recognized the person wearing anxious eyes in front of me.&nb
"Get the fuck out of my sight!"A roaring voice Ares echoed throughout the dim passage of the hallway in the underground.On the other hand, Liam rubbed his nape in annoyance at his cousin's sudden mood.When he arrived at the estate to report that they caught the culprit behind the stealing of gold bars, Ares was already emanating a blood fire in his eyes.Ares, on the other hand, was in a rage. He could not accept the fact that Luna shoved him away like that. No one ever dared to do that with him! Despite being strict, his father never forsaken him, not even for once! And now he just let her cast him out of the door at his own territory!When they reached the last door of the basement, Ares pulled the door forcefully like it would lose in hinges the moment he opened it.Inside, the only light that dimmed the entire area was the yellow light bulb at the center of the ceiling. The quarter w
For some reason, I don't know why I kept thinking of what Ares had told me earlier. I mean, it's no big deal. If I were him, I would be thinking the same, and especially there was news around the estate that the organization is on the edge of rising war lately.I took a deep breath and exhaled loudly when the breeze blew right into my face. I'm here at the mansion's rooftop, where the coastal road to the City is visible. My eyes were fixed to the road, waiting for the familiar car who left this afternoon.I'm not waiting for him, okay? It's just that at this moment, I am bored, and I'm still pissed, and still, I'm not going to talk to him later.It doesn’t matter if he meant it or not. You don't talk to sick people like that.Again, I took a deep breath, sat down, and let my feet hang on the ledge. From here, I can see all the guards roaming around the estate. There were twenty armed men here on the rooftop, b
I couldn’t help but press my palms onto my chest as I suddenly felt it tighten due to the tension as I walked towards the dining hall. I even counted my steps from the bedroom until I get here. My hand is already sweaty and cold. I do not know. Before I could go down, I received another text from Ares, which caused every hair on my skin to stand up.I was wearing a simple oversized cotton yellow jacket with a dog print on the chest and partnered with a pair of nude bow sandals. My long hair was tied into a messy bun, and a few strands were lying on both sides of my cheek. Iamazed on how they change or arranged new clothes inside my own wardrobe every day.It was dark outside, but inside, the mansion shimmers like a palace torched with tons of chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. The floor also glows because of the reflection coming from them. Every walk I took was light, but I was actually trembling inside as my eyes could alrea
"Did you get the piece?""No. That old man is good at hiding his precious things! I should have killed him before when I still got the chance. He only trusts that bitch!" said the woman with the red hair.I came across the room with two people talking, but I couldn't clearly see their faces. I could see them through a small opening of the door, unconscious of my existence. I could barely contain my anger as I held the doorknob of the door.I am aware to myself that this is part of my dream again. This time I don't want to stop the memories that flow through my mind even though I know that the moment I wake up, it will cause me another severe headache."Don't try to harm that old man. Soon enough, he will hate the girl. I'll give him enough reason to kill her with his own hands. He won't tolerate betrayal after all."That statement was followed with an evil laugh from the middle-a
"Hmmm."I was busy studying myself in front of a large mirror inside my walk-in closet. Both of my hands are holding two white sundresses; one has ruffled laces on the chest with baby pink rose patches, and the other is a pleated tulle maxi dress exposing my bare chest. I'll be choosing the latter.After I slipped on the dress, I put sunscreen and a light tap of powder on my face. I did not bother to put lipstick on my lips since they are naturally moist and pinkish. This time, I had to choose what footwear would best suit my dress. I don't know if I was this picky in my past life—oh God! It was as if I had reincarnated into another body. Or when I die, my spirit transfers to another person! What if that happens to one-eighth of the population on Earth?Jeez, now what? I have these absurd, crazy fantasy ideas again. Maybe I should read fewer fantasy books
"Good boy! Fetch!"Ares was standing beside the fountain as his eyes seriously followed every woman's movement wearing a matcha color sundress that matches the color of freshly trimmed grass and flat gladiator sandals with gold laces ties. The soft bristle of the wind was brushing her long ponytailed hair, curled in the ends, and sometimes, it went to her face when she playfully ran and turned her body modesty while chasing the lion and the dog.It was late in the afternoon—almost five, and the sun was about to rest on the west and is now giving soft orange light like the colors are bidding goodbye to the Earth as it is about to sleep. The crescent moon is already up at the far right facing North, bestowing its eyes to the woman whose laughter was blissfully influencing the air with her light energy.To be honest, the estate had always been tranquil for the pasts years. The silence was extravagant, and people working here changed monthly, excep
Ares was drenched in blood while his palm was obstructing blood flow on the left side of his stomach. He couldn't count how many stab wounds he'd received after the fight inside the old warehouse.He and Liam were standing on the cliff's edge, looking out over the vast and boisterous ocean. They both received severe wounds in unseen areas of their bodies. That's the sole thing he does in every battle to avoid getting stuck and injured in the face or anyplace else that may be seen."Those scumbags! We probably wouldn't have found Luna if it hadn't been for the tracker you placed on her bracelet."Liam was annoyed as he adjusted the tie of the torn cloth of his long sleeve to cover the blood flowing on his left thigh. Their clothes have almost been ripped apart and soaked in the intense odor of blood from the people they slaughtered."Wherever they bide Luna, t
"Do you think they'll get out there safely?"While massaging her numb wrist, Luna worriedly turned her head to where they had been. The small house was slowly fading from her eyes.Chiara was driving her sports car like she was about to enter a race."Don't worry about them, Luna. They won't die at the hands of those rascals. A small thing, really. How about you, are you okay?" Chiara asked.Worry and fear filled her eyes which Luna had always been seeing every time she got into trouble."Yes. I'm not actually afraid back there. I know that one of you will look for me. I'm sorry for getting you all in trouble." She said.Tears slowly escaped from her eyes. A warm feeling comforted her mind. She was touched by how this person cared so much about her. She was confident that they would come to find her. Her family or someone from her life before never did to her."Of course! When I heard you'd gone missing, I hurriedly went back to the C
Luna sighed when she felt Ares's warm lips as she gently played with her tongue. He seemed to be floating in the clouds due to the sensation that enveloped his body.She felt the gentle motion of one of his hands on her nape, pushing her head better to cover her lips. He was almost in a daze. She wanted some more. But suddenly, Ares stopped and pressed their foreheads together as both chased the breath."I don't know why this is happening to me," Ares said while closing his eyes and still chasing his breath."Ares." Luna's only whisper.Ares let out a loud sigh, then straightened up his body, facing the dark ocean. But after a while, it moved and handed him the jacket that she had just noticed he was holding."Wear it. You might get sick. It's too cold out here."Luna weakly accepted the jacket from here and then sighed when she suddenly felt he was serious a
Ares was driving in his car when the thing on his wrist vibrated. Upon seeing the gold bracelet glowing in red, he drifted his vehicle to the side of the road, took off the item, and broke it into two. A tiny chipset falls on his lap.Hurriedly he put the chip on his phone and looked for the map. A dot appeared on his phone, showing the exact direction of Luna. Balthazar lured him to a different place, and he was stupid to believe him! He put Luna in a different location!"Liam, open your GPS and connect with me. There is the new location where Luna is now."He immediately called Liam to report it. "I'll follow. I'll call Chiara, so she knows the location."He then immediately turned off the call and quickly pulled over the vehicle. His eyes were full of restraint and anger.Two hours after Luna's disappearance, he immediately received a call from an unknown number, and he no longer had to guess who it was from. His
Fury welled up in Luna's eyes as she saw the angry man who spoke and slowly approached in her direction. He was holding a gun that he immediately cocked when he saw her looking at it."In case you are wondering who am I, let me introduce my humble self to you. I am Rico Balthazar, and people called me Don of Lucia. Have you heard it?"Hearing the name of his captivator, Luna's brows creased and a smirk formed from the corner of her lips. She doesn't know what is going on inside her. She was supposedly afraid by now, judging that the Balthazar is holding a gun in his hands full of gold rings."Oh, I haven't heard about you. I am nothing but a newcomer to the City of San Jose. But I met your coward, asshole, and dickhead son."Luna said, gritting her teeth as she looked directly into his eyes, full of disgust.A loud slap echoed across the room. Luna pressed her lips together, pull
"Calm down for a bit, Ares. Stop panicking, man. All of our men are already looking at the entire building, and it is not easy to find someone inside the five hundred floors of this building." Liam shook his head at Ares's uneasiness.When his meeting ended earlier, he immediately returned to his office to see Luna. He knew the girl was hungry because his meeting ended almost late in the afternoon. He instructed her just to order something to eat, but he wasn't sure if the girl followed him.He was shocked when he saw that his office was empty without Luna's presence. He looked for her in the lobby, but he almost pointed a gun at his employees, but no one noticed the woman.Almost an hour ago, the maiden disappeared, and now his nervousness is overpowering his mind. He has never been moved by that kind of concern for his entire life now, not until today."What news on the security system? Tell them that if they don't give me
Slowly peeling both of her eyes open, Luna sat upright on her bed and rubbed her eyes with the back of her hands while thinking about the time she spent together with Ares last night. She was too tired after they dined at one of the finest restaurants in the City. After dinner, Ares took her to the Land of Wonders, the tallest building in the Capitol, and he brought her to the rooftop where the entire City is widely seen.They waited until midnight for the fireworks. She forgot that yesterday was Sunday, and the same day, the City has its tradition of ending the weekend with a fireworks display and their sign to welcome the week with noise, for they believe that the more noise you make, the more money will be earned come to you.She heard a bark from Lunar, who jumped on her bed and wagging his tail, running towards her. Her eyes lit up when she saw the pup beaming with excitement. She missed this baby so much!"Hi, baby! Did you enjoy your vacation with Uncle D
Luna tried to hide her laughter as Ares barely managed to avoid the City's crowded streets. It is evident from his expression that he had only now kept up with the flow of the road in his place.After she dressed up earlier, he invited her to eat where she wanted to dine for dinner. Ares even presented a variety of expensive restaurants, but she preferred to take him to the street food stalls.When Luna stayed in the City, she often came here to try exotic foods, and sometimes she brought Liam with her, especially on weekends."Are you all right? Don't you want to be here? Let's move to the place you want to eat." Luna commented on Ares's almost intricate eyebrows.She wanted to laugh but preferred to show a sad face to him. It's fun to tease, actually.The street is sweltering, and Ares can barely manage the stress written on his face as the drops of sweat are pouring on his for
“Just because you are the sole heiress of the family, you’ll acted hug and mighty young lady! Who are you? You are nothing but a spoiled brat trying to sucked up the fortune of the family!”“Stop it! She’ll gonna tell her grand father if you hit her.”Luna was looking eagerly at the man who stopped the lady from hitting the young girl. She can’t see their faces clearly, but the pity she felt towards the little girl who are kneeling on the floor, it aches her heart. She felt a connection, something that make her hate the to people who were trying to hurt the poor child.“Go back to the mansion right now. You’re husband will be suspicious if he finds out that you’re here alone with me. He is a jealous man after all.”The man went to his table and drank the whiskey straight from the bottle like he was just g