"That's sir, Miss. He's still alive."
The relief behind Alessandro's voice made me believe even more. Axe was really alive, he hadn't abandoned me. Axe came back to me. I wanted to run and hug him, but my legs were frozen, I could only stand there watching him get closer even though Alessandro had already caught up with Axe. Taking over the teenage girl's body from Axe's hands.Alessandro walked quickly to take the girl away. Her condition is quite severe, it must be treated immediately. Besides Axe, Alessandro himself had already passed by my body. He headed towards the crowd of several teams that were still waiting.I'm grateful that the desire to stay here brought him to me. What if I'd said yes to Alessandro's invitation and we'd gone straight?A second or two sooner, maybe I wouldn't have seen Axe. Now he's getting closer, shuffling along. I think he's injured his leg. I fight myself with all my might. I sprinted as soon as my body responded.I immediatelyAxelle's side....The heterochormic eyes coated in soft contact lenses stared intently at the side of the towering building before him. There were three floors, each one heavily guarded. It was also maze-like with winding paths and some dead ends. For someone who was unfamiliar, they might get lost in that place.Before entering, Axe had to make sure the guard at the front door was off guard so he could attack from behind. His feet stepped slowly. He craned his head slightly, looking for the most opportune time to cock the soundproof weapon in hand. Not just yet. The two guards there were still alertly smoking their cigars and puffing the smoke into the air. Axe would wait for one of them to enter, to attack the other. He didn't want to cause a stir on the outside. Attacking one by one was the right choice.As long as the action hadn't started yet. Axe should have thought his plan through. But all he did was twirl the ring on his ring finger. Mem
A caress felt rough, pulling back the soul that had been lost from the body. I blinked, opening my eyes slowly. The place that should have been the outdoors was replaced by white-washed walls. I felt like I was in a room with the ceiling decorated with yellow lights. A question jolted through my head. Who brought me here? "You're finally awake." The hoarse voice drew my attention to the side. Him... Why am I with him? "You're getting prettier and fuller. I really like it." A satisfied tone came from the raspy voice of a man I had met a few times. It was almost my husband, Arthur. "You're surprised to see me. Why. Scared?" Arthur chuckled. The hand that reached out to stroke my head was caught in mid-air as I moved quickly, inching away from him. What did he want to bring me to a place like this? I asked as I stared warily at the cruel grin on Arthur's face. He was so different from the last time we were together. There was no genuine smile that I had ever seen. Let alone th
"I told you not to try to escape from me!" A cold voice and the clomping of someone's feet made me turn around. Arthur was seen grinning cruelly with his gaze drawn deep. He was completely different from anyone I had ever known. "I've given you a choice. Obey if you want me to be nice!" Arthur gripped my jaw so tightly that I looked up to stare into his dark beads. He changed after the unwanted wedding into a big battle. I knew he was a victim of Axe's game. But, did it have to be this way? "Why did you kidnap me all the way here?" I forced myself to stare at the man in camouflage. There was no meaningful answer from him. He just smiled crookedly bringing my face closer. "Let go, Arthur. I have a husband," I said, pushing quite hard on his face. "I should be your husband." Arthur smiled bitterly. There was so much hatred in his eyes. He was right. He should have... He should have been my husband. But fat
"Watch out, Axe!" Bang! I hugged Axe as tightly as I could, making my body a shield for him. He once let a bullet bite into his body because of my mistake. Now I wanted to do the same, sacrificing myself for the one I loved. The sound of gunfire gave me pause to breathe. I should have felt the heat spread by the bullet. But until now everything still felt safe. I don't understand, my body is fine for no reason. "Don't do this next time. Don't protect me. I can take care of myself. What will happen to you if I don't hurry?" My body was forcibly released and I realized Axe's weapon was emitting smoke as he lowered his hand. What have I missed? I quickly turned around. It was a little unbelievable to find Arthur lying on the floor with his eyes open and a bullet stuck right in his forehead. "I don't want to kill. But letting yourself get shot is the most fatal mistake." Axe stroked my face briefly, then tucked the gun in his hand behind his body. "Don't do that again. Do you un
"Damn kid! Where have you been all night, why do you have this bruise on your face?" We just arrived at Mr. O'Connor's residence, suddenly Axe was immediately questioned by his father. The explosion in the forest yesterday, no one had dared to tell my father-in-law about Axe's condition via voice call before the man was found. Mr. O'Connor is temperamental. He would have gone berserk knowing Axe was in danger. That's why Hema asked Alessandro and I to wait for the right time to tell him, which turned out to be the case even after I was gone, they still didn't tell Mr. O'Connor about Axe's condition. "Just a bruise." Axe chuckled in displeasure, continuing to avoid having Mr. O'Connor's hand on his face. "Really?" Mr. O'Connor gave Axe an incredulous look, then turned to glare at me. "What did Xelle do last night, Bridgette?" he asked, obviously knowing I wouldn't lie. I didn't do much. I just sighed and occasionally glanced at Axe, w
"Ready?" I turned my head to the side at Axe's question. From the Canadian airport, we drove straight to Rose's apartment. Axe and I were still in the car parked in the basement. He asked me if I was ready...my answer was no. I couldn't take Oracle's rejection when he saw me in front of him. As Axe had said back then, he would take me to pick Oracle up after everything was done. Yes, it was over as Axe's revenge was three weeks old. Uncle Danial was finally found guilty and sentenced to 35 years in prison. The prime minister's protection of him did not apply, because the evidence was in sight. Moreover, Uncle Danial was further aggravated by the presence of the prisoners that Axe released as witnesses in court. At that time, the trial lasted for about two weeks. No denials and no appeals made it all over quickly. I still remember the first and second trials. It was strange to sit in the opposite camp between dad and mom. Although
"She's in the back like a chick," Axe replied. He suddenly moved away, no longer providing protection. "Hi, Rose." I smiled stiffly as Rose stifled a giggle at my ridiculous behavior. Just watch out for her! "Hi, Oracle." This time I turned to Oracle, he was looking at me deeply. There was a tension on his face that I didn't understand. Why, did my presence scare him? I shook my head faintly with an unfocused look, looking at the three people in front of me in turn. The Oracle could not accept my presence yet, that much I knew. I'd better get going. Yes, my legs slowly lifted backwards. Feeling that it was not enough, I turned my body quickly. Run! That's what my brain told me to do. But my movement was halted by a greeting from behind. "Hello, Mommy Bri." Mommy Bri... My head echoed at the Oracle's call. He called me mommy
Do you know what's wrong with roses falling? Because when it first blooms, it's too beautiful. -Theodore Witson -------------------------------- "Rose, thank you again. I don't know what my life would be like without your help." I hugged tightly the body of the beautiful woman, who was currently returning my warmth."You're welcome," Rose whispered as she gently rubbed up and down my shoulders. "In what way should I repay your kindness?"I couldn't help but make sure my voice sounded bitter. I couldn't bear to take the Oracle away from Rose. But what should I do? If I let Oracle be with Rose, that child would lose a complete family figure. Axe definitely wouldn't let that happen. He's been separated from Oracle since Oracle himself was still in the womb, how could that man ever want to give Oracle up. And if I'm being honest, I want Oracle too. Although the guilt for Rose would be much greater. "You paid me enough with your happiness. Don't be sad anymore, do you understand?" Ros