" You stayed behind because you are afraid that I will hurt that precious person, Isn't it? Dad"The human heart can be fickle. Anyway, can change their minds. Sipping my favourite black coffee, I look at my father who is calmly sharing the table in the hospital cafeteria with me. A rare scene in my life, spending time with them is something I can only imagine." It doesn't matter. I wanted to make sure you give your blood on time!" What a liar! He knows I can read his expression, still bothering to lie." How is your life there? Does Marquis treat you well?" Did I hear it right? I look at my father with widened eyes. Did he just ask that? What a joke! " Do you wish someone to treat me like a queen when you all treated me like nonsense? Isn't it too selfish?"Don't act like a father who loves his daughter. You don't deserve to be called a father." Oryx! I think you should try harder. Marquis's father isn't -"Stop! Don't spoil my mood early this morning. " I hope Father will st
Although I didn't realize how it happened. Now I remember that Maria was in my room in the first place. At that moment I should have realized that my room was unlocked. It was weird, to be honest. Why would she place lots of chocolate in my drawers? She could have given them to me directly." Why aren't you sleeping?" Maria snuggles as she speaks. This girl is really observant. Should I say she is like her father? Today's action has proved it wrong. The Marquis I first met is too different from today's Marquis. It can't be his twin brother. Not all life is like romantic fantasy lol. I wish it was. He was really observant. Because of my work, I had to spend some time outside at night before meeting him next. Although I put makeup on, he could understand that I was tired. He has an unusually charming look and a very warm smile that he doesn't wear often. When we first met, he looked pure and perfect. His eyes were shooting stars with thousands of emotions. As If he let his emotions
" A family dinner? You two are supposed to be on a business trip, aren't you?" I question my Mom who just called me to attend a family dinner with them. Aren't they on so important business trip? Where did their business trip go?" Why are you questioning a lot? What I said just do it. We will be waiting in your grandpa's restaurant!" Listening to my mom's voice, it's like they are cooking something behind me. Pretty sure, they will force us to do something crazy.But...It seems like I can spend a few minutes alone with him. Despite we fight or argue with each other. Still, I can't forget him. Anyway, Let's not get swayed by this outdated arranged marriage. Loving him is one-sided. And, the marriage doesn't have its value.I hear the call being disconnected and a sharp inhale escapes from me. I shouldn't move that much. Seems like I have to wear a full-length sleeve dress today. It's hot outside. Hope to see myself in solid shape." Ma'am! Master is here!" Turning back, I find Mar
She was supposed not to be lost...That one sentence seems to have added more pain to my heart. I am responsible for every single action. I take my responsibility more seriously than others. However, watching the girl I am supposed to protect has been missing for the last ten minutes, my blood rushes inside my brain.I will go crazy any moment." No sign of her walking away from this store? Not even in any CCTV camera footage?"My silent, cold, and calm voice sends a message into Ben's brain. He needs backup before something happens. Or he will witness the destructive storm right here. " Calm down. I will find her within half an hour. Trust me!"He assures, his fingers intensely dialing the emergency number. He needs urgent backups.I scan the area, repeatedly, making sure a single hint doesn't get away from my sight.Imagining the footsteps of Maria when I walk slowly toward the door. According to the footage, Maria's eye direction was left side of the door. She was looking at some
Marquis's P.O.V..." Let's get divorced...!" When Oryx slammed the divorce papers on the table, I looked up, as I closed my laptop. Her eyes are red-rimmed, her puffy eyes are unsettled and somehow welled up. The stern expression on her face didn't go well as she always kept a soft gesture whenever we met. Yes, her declaring her love for me wasn't a joke, I am sure about it. On top of that, I am guilty of doing everything to her. She deserves my apology but my plan will be in vain if I apologize. " You said you want two years!" I ask, lifting the papers from the table. She had already prepared for divorce a long time ago. The preparation date for the paperwork is the day after our wedding. Did she know that we won't make it?" I don't need. I realize loving is nothing but a waste of time. I better sleep around with someone else instead of waiting for my husband who has another woman in the same house living with me!" She speaks in a calm and unbothered expression. Her sharp tone
" Did you see her eyes when she looked at you? As if you are her entire world. Every time you hurt her, she doesn't hate you but she complains through her eyes. How can you tell me to stay calm? You told me for Maria's sake, you will love me. Is this what you are doing?" Those words Liliana has been using to nag, she said those words yesterday too. Even when I slapped Oryx, she said those words. How can a person's world be another person? Especially someone like me?However, Those repeated words seemingly felt meaningless when Liliana first said them. But once I started noticing her eyes, Liliana's words started echoing my heart Those eyes indeed hold thousands of complaints about me. But, I don't want to see them as serious as it looks. After all, it's still meaningless to me. " If you are done. Please go to Maria and try to talk to her. You are her mother. But she doesn't like you. You should make an effort to get along with her!"This is concerning. Maria doesn't like to talk to
Narrator's POV...The sound of rolling Luggage seems to have gotten stronger. Oryx turns while having her dinner. Her eyes meet Liliana who is walking towards the door with Maria. The expression on Maria's face shows her rebellion against her mother.Earlier, she didn't allow Maria to talk. She doesn't want Maria to be so close to her whilst avoiding her own mother. She isn't selfish to take someone's child, at least." Liliana! Stop. This is your family. OK? She will leave once we break off the relationship!"Marquis who doesn't have any idea that Oryx is having dinner, can hear him, shout. " I don't care. How can I possibly see my daughter getting close to a random woman? Kick her out or kick me out. I am not..." Her words stop as she coughs weakly again. Her pale expression is giving away her health issues. " Let's calmly talk. We will find a way to solve the problems."Those certain words reach out to the person who is supposed to hear, them for good. Her almond eyes fall on the
" You know that you can't get out of our clutch no matter how strong you are! Do you wish to see a lifeless body as you have imagined last night?" Her heartbeat dropped as well as her shoulder when her mother placed her phone on the table. Indeed, there is a report file about her child being born in their hospital. " I want you to give two bags of blood today. Since you are my daughter, I can't punish you more. And stop searching for that bastard who destroyed your youth. What a shameful thing to our family!" " How did you know I was searching for the man that night?" She asks as her eyes dilate with shock." Hah! You still have the strength to ask. As I said I am your mother and I know you better than anyone does. " She snorts. "You ever threatened your father. Do you think just knowing how to use a gun can help you kill us? You can't even kill a fly. " She scoffs rolling her eyes." Stop dreaming of becoming a police officer. And be a good housewife and give birth to the heir of