"How did you get here?" As if he didn't hear a word from Annalia said, Antonio simply gave her a stare of an unknown emotion Annalia barely noticed. He did not respond for a couple of seconds. "I followed you," Antonio said dismissively. "Yeah, I see that," she says, "but why?" Antonio stated, "I was worried if you were okay." Annalia frowned, but she quickly dismissed him by shaking her head. "Why would you ask that?" Annalia chuckles at the thought of the statement. She is aware of Antonio's reason to worry, but she must be careful not to appear to be affected by his father, even though she is confident of what is on his mind. While grabbing her phone from her purse, Annalia walks past Antonio. She heard Antonio sigh as he followed after her. "Nothing. I was just wondering if you are, Ann." Annalia stops walking upon hearing Antonio calls her name...for the first time. She pivots to take a gander at Antonio, her eyes grave. Perceiving how Antonio responded, Anna appears to bef
Don asks in a low voice, "Are you all right, Ann?" Though Annalia did not want to, he offered to help her leave the restaurant by walking her. After what happened with Adam, she returned to their table hastily and informed the gentlemen that she was going home. She disregards the fact that Antonio is nowhere to be found. He might have been upset from earlier.She answered promptly, "I'm alright. Just a little weary." Annalia still gets a sharp pain in her hands and an electric tingle as she recalls what Adam said. She went outside with Don, but thankfully she didn't see him. Annalia was expecting Adam to appear outside the restaurant or perhaps in the parking lot to beg her forgiveness once more. Though he would never do it, she was expecting the seemingly impossible. Despite not personally knowing Adam, she can read emotions from someone's eyes. And, though Adam wasn't aware of it, Annalia recognized how misled and disappointed he felt. Perhaps the strain of waiting for her is too m
Annalia was dropped off in front of the building by Antonio. Although, he actually wanted to accompany her inside till she reached her penthouse. Annalia resisted, though. It's already late, and she is aware that Antonio has further crucial responsibilities to fulfill. Annalia ponders what Zero meant when he texts her about the "crucial information" he had as she moves toward the elevator. She hasn't called him since the morning that she is aware of. Perhaps Donovan has already given him a brief overview of his job. Annalia throws her bag to her couch after entering the penthouse. She sets up her bathtub and bath essentials to use so she can wash her body. She then strips all of her clothing and marches naked in the direction of the bathroom. Annalia rubs down her body using the forming bubbles in the bathtub while letting her body drown in the warm water. As her body relaxed, she shut her eyes. Annalia continued to touch her body down to her crotch, unaware that she was doing so wh
"What brought you here?" Don inquired of Anna while sporting a frown. Anna flashed a grin before walking up to Don's desk and sitting on an empty couch. "What exactly happened, my dear? You give off the impression of being in a good mood," her father questioned, displaying his steady bewilderment over Annalia's actions. Well, something has taken place, and Anna is delighted by it. She let out a long breath before closing her eyes and leaning back on the sofa. While her eyes continued to be closed, she spoke, "I have something for us." Annalia felt someone was sitting next to her, which prompted her to open her eyes and flash a smirk. "It has to do with Marcel." As soon as Don heard those comments, he immediately put his laptop to sleep and gave his secretary strict instructions not to enter his office. Both of them are now positioned facing Anna and waiting for her to initiate the discussion regarding Marcel. Whatever it is, it must be significant if Anna is making an effort to co
After they entered the house and sat on the large sofa that was located in the middle of their living room, Silas handed Anna a glass of matcha tea, which was her favorite beverage. "Here's your matcha, love," he then uttered. Every piece of furniture remained where it had been precisely placed before Anna left this place; everything was exactly the same as it had been. Almost nothing changes, with the exception of the long drapes that are blocking some of the house's windows and are the cause of the mansion's dimmer lighting. Anna expressed her gratitude to her father by giving him a warm grin and saying, "Thanks, Dad." Don and Silas exchange glances, waiting for Anna to begin the subject regarding Marcel. They didn't want to force her to talk about it hurriedly, so they decided to let the young lady speak about it whenever she felt comfortable doing so. Annalia has just finished sipping her matcha, and as she begins to talk, she places the cup on the table that is in the center of
"What the hell are they trying to do by coming here?" Annalia muttered under her breath when she saw Adam's car parked in front of a building that she was unfamiliar with. However, given that the name "ASUL" is engraved in the right-hand corner above the glass entrance door, she believes that this establishment is a company. While Felix and Adam exit the vehicle and proceed into the building, Anna stays in the parking lot and keeps an eye on them from her vantage point in the car. When they eventually were able to enter the building, Annalia felt the urge to follow them and simply hide in an area where she would not be noticed by anyone. She exits the vehicle while simultaneously observing her surroundings to ascertain whether or not any security personnel is lurking nearby. Thankfully, there are none of them. Annalia tiptoed across the massive dumpsters that had been placed on the opposite side of the entrance door, next to the thick cement wall. She peeked her head slightly out of t
This is really breathtaking in every way! Even though it is already dark, Annalia can still appreciate the beauty of the ocean because of the light bulbs that emerge from the branches of the trees. They are reflected in the water. Since there are no other residents here except them, she inferred that Adam owns this property outright. Now, she gradually comes to the realization that she has never enjoyed anything quite like this before. Annalia is constantly occupied with work, films, interviews, paparazzi, and keeping her splendor and beauty. In essence, being subject to the expectations and demands of other people. But unfortunately, that's just part of her career role. But now, after many years of hiding both in front of and behind the cameras, the universe has granted her the freedom to experience this sensation yet again. "Hey, let's go inside the cabin," the speaker called out. Annalia was unaware that Adam was already following close behind her. When she looks at him, her eyes
Both Annalia and Adam chose to spend the middle of the night swimming and enjoying the sea. They would occasionally make fun of each other before laughing at the scene. However, most of the time, it is just Adam acting perverted. To put it simply, they are having an incredible time. After a while, both ascend from the water and kill the remaining minutes before returning to the cabin. She found that the prolonged stillness between Annalia and Adam was, contrary to her expectations, soothing and comforting rather than unsettling. She enjoys it since she can feel at ease and breathe thoroughly. "Annalia." Adam broke the silence by calling her name. Annalia finally opens her eyes and casts a curious gaze in Adam's direction. "Hm?" Adam whispers, "Come here." He then taps the gap between them. "It's freezing. You're just going around in that shirt, "Adam continues. Annalia had a moment of hesitation, but she went ahead and did it anyhow. Adam stands up after Anna has gone to sit next