A week passed and Amelia got no other accidents. Or she was just more perceptive of her surroundings that all attempts failed. But she was aware of all accidents she was supposed to be involved with if not for her quick thinking and security.It's also a whole week without Vasili. The man seems to have forgotten he has a wife. Though she doesn't mind his absence, it's still nagging in her guts. If he is not filling the news and celebrity articles with his recent escapades, she won't know he is still just around the corner. But every time she does see him on the television, he is always with the red lips wriggling worm on a stiletto. Like today, they unexpectedly found the two in the restaurant they were about to have their dinner. Not wanting to eat alone in the mansion, she asked Caleb and Cristy to have dinner before heading home. And after the exhausting day, she will find her estranged husband dating another woman. "I'm pissed with that woman on CEO Wright's side. She looks li
"Welcome home, young mistress Amelia" Manuel, with his usual fond and gentle smile, welcomes her. "Thank you, Manuel. I will retire for the night" with a smile, she greeted the old man. "Of course, young mistress. Have a good night's sleep" his smile remains on his lips until she has turned away to the stair. "Rest well, Manuel. Have a good night's sleep too"The instant she turns away, his sympathetic look follows her. He has the report of the incident in the restaurant. And her clothes affirm what happened. There is an obvious trace of the liquid spilled on her. But she seems to be unconcerned. Under usual circumstances, he would immediately dispatch a team to deal with the people who hurt their young mistress. He has been bound to protect her at all times. But not tonight. For the first time, he feels powerless to protect the girl he has been serving for six years.She was just fourteen when she was brought to the mansion. An aloof girl. She doesn't talk to anyone. She will jus
"Why the face?" Larry inquires upon seeing Vasili looks solemn. His far-away look is telling him something is wrong. Turning to the voice, Vasili blankly stares at him. He has no words to say."Whatever it is, gather yourself. Kozlov is here to see you" Larry seriously mutters, earning his full attention."I received the call just now and they are already here. Two minutes and they will be imposing entrance" Larry added."That son of a bitch" Vasili mutters with a clenched jaw. "We have been expecting them. Better be soon" Larry shrugs as his face darkened with grimness mirroring Vasili.Their gazes lock before they both nod, understanding each other. It's about time to face the man behind the scheme to outthrow him. Exactly two minutes later, one of the secretaries informs about the visitor's arrival."Let them in" Before the secretary could go out, several men enters the office led by a grinning man."Larry Petrov, nice to see you again" the man greets with a smile before headi
"Good evening, Master Vasili. Young Mistress has just got home" Manuel greeted the moment he stepped inside the mansion. They were surprised of the "Prepare the dinner" without looking at the old man, he rushed to the stairs and almost run towards their room. Entering an empty room, he walks into the bathroom upon hearing the running water. Seeing the door slightly open, he walks inside. Which he regretted. Under the shower is the naked Amelia, looking at him after he barged in. "Ahm...I want to talk to you" clearing his mind from the temptation laid by Amelia's nakedness, he subtly shook his head. "Can't you see I'm not ready for a conversation?" snickering, she glares at him like he lost his mind. "I've seen it all, what difference does it make?" he shamelessly counters. Though her alluring body is tearing him away from his true intention, he feels good watching her in her birth suit. "Shameless" she scoffs while continuing with her shower. Unbothered by Vasili's earnest inte
Nevsky Medical Center was in an uproar early in the morning after the CEO of Petrov Petroleum came unannounced. Hospital officials scurried around the Lobby as security started to swarm the area."Has anyone received any information about this visit?" the hospital director angrily asks while they rushed to the lobby."None, Director. This has been unannounced" "Does any of the Petrov admitted today? Why I wasn't informed?" the director continue to rant as they reached the lobby swarmed with the security details of the CEO. "None, director. No Petrov or any of their closest friends were admitted to the hospital as of today" Frustrated, they all face-palmed themselves. No one knew of the visit not until the convoy has been spotted. No one could mistake Petrov's entourage for any other personalities in the country. The displeasure of a Petrov is not the dream of any company.They just got settled before an imposing man entered with his sunglasses. Looking around the lobby, intimidat
It's been an uneventful week for Amelia. After Vasili's surprise visit to Nevsky, no attempts have been identified. She was relieved at the same time anxious. Seeming to wait for the next thing to happen. It's grueling.And today, another shift ended. Like any other night, Caleb and Cristy sent her to her car before going to their own. Caleb always drops Cristy home. One thing she loves when driving at night is the bed of stars illuminating her way home. She loves the sparkling diamonds above her head. And tonight has plenty of stars. Looking at them sparkling in the night sky eases the exhaustion she feels. It relieves the heaviness deep inside her. It comforts her hollowness.She had endured the worst loneliness she is capable to feel for several years of being alone. She can't believe she could be this tough. Too engrossed with her thoughts, she was startled by the loud screeching of tires against the pavements and metal clanking. All the noises tear her away from her careful dr
"Where is she?!" Vasili's thundering voice echoed in the middle of the chaos around. He cannot even look at Amelia's car. "We are working on it" Larry mutters. His face is as grim as Vasili's the instant they were informed of the accident. Everywhere is wreckage. Vehicles are all in a tangled mess. The scent of fuel spewed on the ground fills the air.Vasili looks around and he could only see hopelessness. Amelia's car is in a total wreck and he is afraid to even look at it. More than the fury he feels is the fear for Amelia's life. He doesn't want to think until the car has been cracked open. He needs to see her and the grueling wait is suffocating."What's taking them so long?!" he raves angrily, rushing to their men.Authorities are swarmed at the entire place. It was a massive accident and it was chaos. But no one from the authorities intervenes in their business. "Vasili you have to look at this" Larry seriously turn to him.Walking closer to the wreckage, he gulps hard the
"Let's attend the meet-up" Vasili declared while turning away towards the door."You could need a change of clothes, Vasili" Larry casually said while following him. Looking down at his clothes, Vasili heaves a sigh. Indeed, he is covered with blood. "I will get my change on the way" muttering, he put his hands inside his pockets as if nothing happened.On the way to the meet-up, Vasili remains to be deep in his thoughts while blankly staring outside. Fear is consuming his whole being. As the minutes tick by without news about Amelia, the devil inside him is rising. Gulping hard, he tightly clenched his fist. He is getting breathless, he is suffocating from his anger."Vasili..." Larry tries to get his attention. He could see his trembling hands and it was not a good sign. "Any news?" he asks instead. "Not yet, but we will be getting one soon. Just...just calm down" Larry tries to placate him. "My wife is nowhere to be found, Larry. Being calm is not what I feel right now" he m