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There was a knock on the door and Bloom moved to let in whoever was outside. The person stepped in with a pleasant smile and Bloom moved back to allow the man to walk in. He was clad in a black formal suit and appeared to be in his mid forties with brown slick back hair and caressing grey eyes."Good morning mam" He spoke so softly and Bloom quickly responded to his greeting as she scolded herself for her improper behavior."You're here quite early" The CEO, gallantly seated on his chair with legs crossed, stared particularly at the other man who was at the far end of the large office.The other man only smiled more and moved in approaching steps towards the ice king. "It's good to see you in good health, young master".'Young master?' Bloom's ears perked up and she wore a look of sheer surprise. The curious woman followed gently behind the man."Quit calling me that already. You're quite stubborn aren't you?" The boss frowned at the older who only maintained his smile. From the way th
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"Let them in" Hayes hadn't fully pronounced those words when a bubbly, hyperactive little figure ran through the door and firing right towards him."Hayes!" Now that was startling, Hayes instantly rose and couldn't ignore his brisk legs from rounding the large desk to go over to receive the elated child.Benjamin stood with a smile, it was always such a sight to see this pair acting up around each other.Hayes swiped the boy off the floor and swiftly into his arms, little Mario giggling non-stop. "I see you accompanied your uncle, were you that eager to see me?"The CEO held a proud smile as he paid rapt attention to the child's behavior. Mario nodded in affirmation. He wasn't a shy child and neither was he timid towards letting the CEO know how badly he wanted to see him again.The door came open again. She had just come in to take the trashcan out but was suddenly struck still. 'Big brother? Why is he here?'But that wasn't all, as she moved closer, she was graced with the mesmerizin
Last Updated : 2022-02-23Winter Bear; Stay With Me. Chapter Twenty-Six.
When Bloom got into her locker room, she held a hand to her chest and released a breath she had been holding. "That was close".She knew what it meant. If she agreed, she would be compelled to reply his confession. She wasn't ready but she knew stalling her reply this way was only hurting him. So she was in a dilemma. What could she do?There was no way she would ask Benjamin for advise. He already warned her to stay clear off his path but...she had violated that simple warning. She was on her own now."This is making a mess of my mind" Bloom groaned and pushed the thoughts away before leaving to join Anna and Ella for lunch at the lower floor.Back at the office, Adrian was hurt at her reaction but still tried to hang onto his hopes for her response."That woman...what does she keep doing to me? It's not fair but it's so funny that I can't help it" He spoke, collapsing onto the chair in front of the man's desk.Hayes was silent and reproachfully watching his friend ranting on and on a
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"How's the little man?" Hayes pressed and she frowned, much to his amusement. "That burger face nearly got me late today...he's become so attached to you it's surreal".'My fondness and desire for you surmounts that' He mused to himself and stared into her crystal clear orbs. "Are you jealous?"That came out unexpectedly and they both went mute. The CEO facepalmed at his forwardness while Bloom blinked. They were both becoming more relaxed with each other at such speed she couldn't keep up with and it tugged at her heart.But then again, it wasn't exactly wrong right? He was already friends with her elder brother and shared a deep bond with her son. Surely she was bound to get this way with him eventually. It would be strange not to.With this thought, she felt assured and spoke. "I admit I am but, it's fine. You're...a nice man. Not just his words, but I know this for a fact".Her sincere words swiped his hand from his face to look at her. She was looking back at him. He could see the
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Benjamin sighed, "Bloom means everything to me and I don't need to remind you what I'd do to any man who dares to hurt her. I can't exactly understand it, this potent attraction you have for her but, if you as much as dare cause her any form of pain..."His voice went dangerously low and it alerted the CEO of what he was suggesting. This made the CEO also put on his hard and serious expression."I'd be a damned man if I ever. I can't compete against your affection for the both of them, but I promise to love and protect them to the best of my ability".That was some resolve, Benjamin marvelled. If it was this man, maybe...just maybe, his little sister could finally attain the happiness he knew she always yearned for. No matter how much she tried to conceal it. Juliano and Adrian could never stand up against this young CEO. He was sure of it.Benjamin relaxed and chuckled, breaking the tension. "You don't have to look so serious. Geez it felt like you were saying your wedding vows or som
Last Updated : 2022-02-27Winter Bear; Stay With Me. Chapter Twenty-Nine.
Ella, Anna and Bloom were fussing over what gifts to get for him while the men went over toys, clothes, storybooks and more things a little boy would need."Hey, you can tell me anything you want and I'll get it for you. That's my gift for you, ask and it shall be granted" The offer was a damn temptation and Mario knew what it implicated. The little child stared at the CEO, inquiring with his eyes if he was really free to do so."Do you really know the privileges of a VIP pass which was bestowed on you? You can ask anything of me and at any time. Especially today like this, where you get a special bonus".As Hayes went on persuading the little boy, Benjamin and Stefano watched them from behind. Hayes had the upper hand now, Juliano and Adrian could never avert the boy's attention now. Not when he had already been that stolen by that man."It's been bugging me you know, and I just chose not to bring it up but...am I the only one noticing the resemblance between Hayes and Mario?" Stefano
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Mario raced in through the large, wide opened doors of the humongous building with a screeching squeal that had Hayes laughing as he strode leisurely after him.He had stolen the boy for the whole of that Sunday and was glad his stepmother wasn't home. She had gone on a trip again and would not be home for a long time."Your home is so huge! I can get lost in it!" He heard the boy's loud voice and got closer, only to see two men moving in closer to the beaming boy."And look who we have here, it's the one special person I've been looking forward to meet again. Hey there little man" The smiling older man approached the boy who smiled back happily."Hi Uncle" Mario was still a little shy and Hayes closed in to pick him up from behind, taking him by surprise."Hayes!" Mario exclaimed and he shrugged like he didn't just do it.Mr Amador observed them both and spoke, "Your fondness for the child is quite peculiar".Hayes stared at him, "You think so too? He reminds me so much of Ethan and I
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Bloom had to pick Mario from school and bring him to the CEO's mansion. There was no one to look after him other than herself and she knew the boy had come there many times so, it was alright. Hayes particularly urged her to do it even.While Mario was busy playing in Hayes's bedroom, she busied herself with cleaning the floor while listening to her BTS playlist."I got you this time! Haha! It's my victory!" The boy's super excited voice broke through the large spacy hallway and his mother chuckled. Whatever games they were playing, Mario was having a blast.Fair enough, she was jealous to be left out but, she was strangely pleased and relaxed with the idea of the ice king seemingly having a good time as well. If anyone else could have a look at what he was doing, she was sure they would never accept it to be him.It was that shocking and it took her quite the time to come to terms with it herself. "He's like a different person entirely" She smiled secretly as she approached the master
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Bloom laughed heartily to what Anna was saying at the other end of the line as she pressed the button at the bottom of the pen. "You really want to do that? Mario would love it but I don't think Martha would want to join in. It's her day after all..."She was making a list for her daughter's two-year old birthday party and had asked Anna for some suggestions in case she was missing something. "...I think I might have to revise my budget once more" She pouted, using the butt of the pen to scratch her hair as she peered down into the rough scribble."It's good Ella's going with me- you should come with as well..." She began to walk away from the island, heading out of the kitchen where the children's voices came blowing against her.Mario came running down the hallway in pursuit of Benjamin who carried a happily babbling Martha in his arms. Bloom shook her head and stepped back into the kitchen before they would knock into her. "Ben, stop inciting the kids!"She moved away from the phon
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“Listen to me! She’s not worth it!” Bloom grabbed his head, raising on the tips of her toes and forcing him to bend down to her as she held a fierce look, searching his flaming orbs as she spoke in a hushed tone.“Hayes…look at me, you’re better than this. I know you can control it…for Mario, you’ll scare him”.Sudden realization struck his mind and he shifted his gaze to look over at the boy who was clutching his grandpa fearfully after his father had barked in that loud and reprehensive voice. He felt sad to see the fear reflecting in the boy’s innocent eyes and deflated simultaneously under Bloom’s gentle pressure. Valerie looked at him calming down and huffed haughtily. Her gaze lowered to her tied hands in front of her and pain distorted the look on her face. She might’ve plotted to get rid of his mother the night of that fire but…she had lost the most valuable things in her life as well. “My avaricious jealousy drove me into committing such a vicious crime…snatching my children
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It was Pablo who grinned at the glaring man and innocently walked in, in the company of his sister, his mother and the Don. When Mario felt the new presence that entered into the ward, he looked away and beamed to see Pascal. Carrying his plastic bowl in his hand, he was once again making a great dash. “Grandpa!”Hayes had never seen the Don before and as he observed him closely, he could see the prominent features Pablo had was inherited from his father. “I see you’re having quite the moment yourself huh” Pascal smiled as he had the boy in his arms and the child giggled guiltily. Mario saw the woman that came with them and looked at her with unfamiliarity and he questioned in a small voice, “Are you my grandma?” The child’s innocent question had the adults looking his way and Mrs Jefferson gave him a warm, affectionate smile and quickly glanced at his mother before nodding. “That’s right, I’m your mommy’s mother and that makes me your grandma”. ‘What?’ Bloom, Pablo and Laura were
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Standing up, “You could’ve all had it easy if it had been Stefano on your tail…but not me”. Their voice went dangerous at the end and the petrified woman was on the verge of hyperventilating as three loud shots echoed around her and she jumped with great fright. “W-who a-are you?…w-who s-sent y-you…” How shocking it was to see her so badly shaken, it was utterly pitiful to watch and they huffed at her question and came to squat in front of her with their firearm dangling in their loose grip. “The grim reaper, out on a hunt for those who dared to cause Bloom Santiago, pain. Now, on your feet, old hag” They held the gun firmly and pushed its muzzle into her cheek to drill in the command. “Try to disobey me and you end up like that blonde pussy”. She shivered after she heard that. It seemed Adrian had been…she gulped, the situation had completely turned in their favor and all she had worked so hard to build withered away in that single instant. “Move it”. **Bloom entered into the
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“Quick! Get her to into the building!” It seemed Valerie had been shielded in time as the commotion began and three men were guiding her as they were running in the direction of the back entrance to the house. ‘Like I would let you get away, you vain witch!’ Adrian couldn’t go after them however. Not when bullets were flying about the place sporadically and the number of fallen men kept on the increase. He had taken cover behind a wall and peered out cautiously to see they were all down and the attacker was nowhere in sight. ‘Did he go after them instead?’ He thought that plausible since they must’ve not been only after him but Valerie as well. Whoever they were that had skillfully mingled into his men and kept their profile hidden so perfectly. He froze, there was a sound that defused behind him and his body stilled on an impulse. He heard it again, louder and closer this time and shook wholly at the dreadful sensation that drenched down his form when he heard the cocking of a g
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Laura was going to say that normally but it seemed she was rather excited about it than she presumed. Bloom burned even more at her announcement and shrank into herself, wanting to vanish right that moment. ’S-she’s pregnant?’ Mrs Jefferson's brows shot up with pleasant surprise and she walked up to her and held her hands. Bloom felt nervous and antsy as she lifted her gaze and was stunned to see the big smile on her face. “Does he know?!” Ah, this bubbly girl. Bloom was helpless towards Laura and could only blush so hard and bite her lip as she shyly murmured her hesitant reply, “N-no- how would he know anyway when I only just found out?” Laura grinned toothily and Bloom flushed, knowing she was being played with as she sighed. The girl was such a jovial and boisterous person and so the shy and reserved Bloom couldn’t help but get dragged into her pace and teased like that. “Laura, don’t be a bully and spare her your troubles” Mrs Jefferson chided her daughter who innocently zipp
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Sergio was walking down the corridor, in search of the little boy. Mario had suddenly just ran out of his father’s ward and since he was small, he quickly disappeared from his uncle’s sight and was currently nowhere to be found. He had thought the boy would be in his uncle’s ward instead but couldn’t find him there either and he was heading to the lobby when he passed the stranger who was stepping out of the elevator. ‘Hmmm?’ Sergio stopped and turned. He saw the back of a man? Well, the build did give away it was definitely a man who was clad in a biker’s outfit and holding his helmet beneath his right arm. His eyes narrowed but he was distracted when he recalled the boy and took a left turn for the stairs, thinking Mario would have taken that way. The stranger smirked and glimpsed at the departing Sergio and walked on. Appearing in front of a ward and reading the name on the doorplate, they pushed the door open and walked in, shutting it behind them quietly. As if they knew before
Winter Bear; Stay With Me. Chapter Ninety-Six.
“Laura, pass the glass of water. She’s waking up” The woman spoke to the girl who immediately went over to the bedside table and gently picked up the tall glass of water and handed it to her mother. Bloom who had been brought in earlier that evening, was scrunching her face and rousing from the state of unconsciousness she was brought in. Her face rumpled more and she shot up with a violent sneeze, startling the other two. Bloom was dumbfounded when her eyes came open. Where were those men she had been with? The surprise attacks and gun shots…her eyes were surveying her surrounding and she couldn’t recognize the unfamiliar faces before her. Mrs Jefferson eased her dilemma by speaking to her first, “You were rescued from the ones who held you captive. I know you’re frightened and still yet to come around with what you’ve been through but I assure you, you’re safe now”. It felt…strangely warm and assuring, to listen to the tender words of this woman who had a similar hair color to he
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“You’re acquainted with them?” The chatters ceased and Pablo went silent for a moment, recalling it must really be the first time she was seeing Stefano. He nodded, “Yeah, we’re sort of related”. Sergio jumped when he said that and threw an arm round his neck. “Hey, what’s that to mean huh? We’re your older brothers, the only ones you’ll ever have. Stop acting like we’re some pain up your ass”. And the foul language and his uncouth mannerisms…Alexa frowned openly. ‘I’m worried for the upbringing of this child…then again, I’m not the exception myself’ She cackled suddenly, drawing the men’s attention her way. It was a blow to her, to come to the realization she couldn’t not ship herself with the men and she was retreating away in defeat to her iron principles. She entered the ward and shut the door. That was weird, she just cackled to herself and trudged away. What a strange woman. Stefano was also taking his leave, “Every passing second draws her farther from our reach. I’ll give
