"Svanna Rose!" He growls loudly "Are you turning your back to me now?"
I stop walking and I fisted my hand. I pressed my lips together and turn around to face him. His menacing stare is intimidating giving me a disappointed look. As always, I'm always a disappointment for him.
"I never turn my back on you Dad" I hissed "In fact, you're the one who turns your back on me. When Mommy died, you left me too"
I tried my best not to cry. I can feel their eyes on me especially when my father walks towards my directi9k direction seriously looking at me with mixed up emotions.
"You hate me? Is that why you're using your husband now against me?" He accusingly utter.
Confuse plastered on my face. I'm using my husband? I'm using Vicenzo against him? When did I do that?
"What is this again Dad?" I unbelievably told him.
"Don't act as if you don't know Anna" Aliah intervene which made me look at her.
She's looking at me just like how she look
Days went by and here I am looking at my reflection in the mirror while wearing a white tutu dress with a see-through puffed sleeve. My hair is into a braided bun with white roses crown. Today is the first day of La Sylphide's performance and I'm kinda nervous.I took a deep breath and close my eyes putting both hands on my waist. I exhale again and lift my body with my toes stretching my neck and my shoulder. I was in that position for a minute or two before I get back to resting position. I stretch my lips into a smile narrowing my eyes with glittering eyelashes extension and glowing eye shadow when the door suddenly opens without a knock.I immediately turn around when I saw Gianni enter together with Aunt Marie who's wearing a black dress just below her knees. A genuine smile forms on my lips and approaches the two."Aunt!" I said like a kid and hug her tightly."Easy dear, your dress might be ruined," she said and I pulled away smiling brightly at he
I once read that death is inevitable and people must try to die well. It was said that the greatest certainty in life is death and the greatest uncertainty is time, and it was true. I believe that death is inevitable but I didn't expect that I would die at this age, at this moment, at this time. I thought I could die well and happy, but time is indeed unpredictable. It always ruined your plans, the future that you picture out inside your head. One moment, you feel like everything is under your control, that you could do everything that you wanted. But then time snatch you that confidence just like a thief who robs you in the night. And you just realize that you are not in control of everything. You realize that life doesn't revolve around you, it doesn't revolve in your choices or decisions but your fate.If my fate is to die right now, then maybe I should just accept it."Wife! Damn it wife! You need to wake up, please baby..."I tried to open my eyes whe
I'm staring at nowhere still thinking what Vicenzo told me. I'm bothered but I couldn't put it into words that's why I become speechless a while ago. I just woke up, I think this is the effect of the IV drip that the doctor gave me, I feel sleepy all the time.I was dragged back to my reverie when the door of my room open and Calcifer enter who's holding a paper bag and one handy bag. I tilt my head and I smile politely at him when he looks at me."Good morning" I greeted him that made him chuckle."It's already midnight Mia Signora" he replied and pointed to the digital clock beside my bed.My gaze turns towards it and I giggle. I wasn't aware that it's already 7:00 in the evening. The window is closed and I couldn't see outside because of the thick brown curtain that's why I thought it still morning."What time did I woke up a while ago?" I ask."That's already afternoon" he replied and place the paper bag on the center table.I pur
I groan when I felt someone is kissing my left cheek down to the left side of my neck trailing a featherweight kiss to my bare shoulder. I squeeze my eyes close and move my hand when I felt a hand caressing my waist carefully."Saint..."I murmured in a sleepy voice opening my eyes a little.Vicenzo's handsome face greeted me. His lips curved into a smile that made me smile too. I close my eyes again when he leans down and kisses the side of my lips and nuzzles his head on my neck."Good morning sleepyhead" he whispers in a husky voice against my skin that tickles me a little.His warm breath fanning on the skin of my neck. It feels nice but I can feel how his adam's apple moves and it's a bit tickling."Hmmm," I softly groan and carefully move to hug his waist when he starts sniffing my scent just like he used to do.I'm still so sleepy and my eyes are still heavy. I want more sleep but he's acting like a kid again. I suddenly wonder what ha
"How are you?" Gianni ask me.I smile at him and I raised my hand showing him that I can now move without feeling too much pain. It's been four days since I was discharged from the hospital just like what Vicenzo told me. My father visited me yesterday but he was not with Aliah nor with Mommy Adeline. I'm a bit disappointed, but who am I to complain right? I'm just glad Gianni visit me today."I'm doing good, my nurse is strictly monitoring me and I think that helps a lot," I told him which made him chuckle.His two cute dimples get visible in my eyes making my smile widened. I know why he's laughing, I'm a very stubborn ever since I was a child. Of course, he would laugh at me knowing that I become an obedient patient out of a sudden."Good thing you're not giving that nurse of yours a hard time" he grinned playfully.I pursed my lips and I briefly glance at Gordon who's standing on the balcony guarding the surrounding making sure that no one is c
I look at Gordon with my teary eyes as he looks at me with slight panicked."T-They... they planning to k-kill someone?" my lips quiver and shake my head.That's the first thing that came to my mind. Hearing how Vicenzo told Cal to wrap it up cleanly and using those code words that only them can understand, makes me conclude what was their conversation is all about."Gordon" I called Gordon when he didn't say a word.He sighs and shakes his head "Let's go back to your room or they will find out that you've been eavesdropping on their conversation" Gordon whispers instead and help me to get up.But I am persistent to have an answer from him"I am just mistaken right?" I fire out again " You just mistakenly say that right?" In denial, I might sound but I don't care.There is one thing that I asked Vicenzo before and that is not to commit something that goes against the law. I don't care what secret he has hidden from me, what I need is assuranc
"Then who are you? What are you? What kind of world that you have that you don't want me to know?" I ask brave enough to voice it out.I press my lips together when I didn't hear his response. He just looks at me suddenly becomes voiceless with my question.I shook my head and smile a little "Did I hit the right spot?" I taunt him.His lips curved into a wide smile and shake his head looking at me in disbelief "You're such a nosy wife, I told you not to ask the question" he whisper and pulled me to him."But" I paused and lift my head to see his face clearly "Don't you want to explain yourself to me? Aren't you afraid that I will file a divorce myself because I'm starting to find our marriage confusing?"I'm heedful of his reaction. I intently watch him as he creased his forehead and tighten his lips displeased with what I said."So you're planning a divorce?" He stated in a hardening tone of voice.I pulled away from his embrace and
Extreme fear can neither fight nor fly, and I'm experiencing it right now. My legs are shaking, my lips are quivering and my hands are trembling while having a hard time to breath. I'm having a panic attack due to trauma and although I can hear Vicenzo keep on cursing in frustration while calling my name, still I couldn't find the courage to calm down.What if they successfully haunt me? What if they wouldn't miss anything and they will surely kill me on their next attempt? What will happen to me? I don't even know who's our enemy..."Damn it! Svanna!"I gasp for air and almost fell on the floor good thing I able to grip Vicenzo's shoulder as he held me tight on my waist."S-Saint..." I cried silently and buried my face on his chest "They were after me..." I whisper and tighten my grip on the fabric of his shirt."Ssshh calms down..." he soothed me in low voice trying to calm me down and without a word, he carries me as if I was just a lightweight