Wearing a cute blue printed puff sleeve mini dress pair with a white multi thin strap flare heels, I look at myself in the mirror practicing what kind of smile I should wear to please Sain Czar's brother. I am not sure what kind of woman they prefer, will they be please if I act innocent and fragile? Or will they be amused if I act tough and strong? Honestly, I don't know how Sain sees me. I am not sure if he thinks I'm innocent and fragile because he once called me a little tiger who's ready to devour him whenever I'm annoyed. I couldn't say either if he thinks I'm someone who's tough because he always tell me that he will protect me at all cost as if I am someone who worries about my safety since the moment I become his wife.Today will be a big day because I will be meeting the person who's ruling the Averrius Crime and he is also the son of the man who killed my parents. Meeting him will gave me a chance to get information, it will give me a chance to get closer to this family.
Trust? After what his father did to me and to my family, I don't think I would dare to trust an Ildefonso. I loathed them, I curse them to death and I hate myself for feeling something strange to this man when I know to myself that affection has no room to my heart and mind that is filled with anger and vengeance. I must kill him, I can't get attach to him. I was never been attached to anyone before. Everything that I experience right now is new to me. Most emotions are foreign and some are familiar yet I keep it unknown. This was the first time I become a wife to someone that I need to kill. And I am adjusting because I was threw away from real things when I become a Costello. It's been fifteen years and yet I am still stuck on that moment, on that night when I saw how fire swallow our home. Even with my blurry eyes that are filled with my tears, I saw Cesar Ildefonso chase me and my nanny. I saw it with my two eyes how he mercilessly killed my nanny in front of me. If not because
"Nicolai told me you're with someone" I immediately lifted my head when I heard what Sixto said. As if on cue, Sain turn his gaze at me followed by Sixto who tilt his head and shamelessly eye me intently. I bit the inside of my mouth when I felt my pulse quicken because of the weight of his stare, good thing I still manage to flash a smile despite the cold feeling lurking around me. "I'm with my wife," Sain announce and went closer to me. I gulp when he reach my hand and raise it, showing off the wedding ring on my hand as if that is his credible proof to make his brother believe him. His wide smile turn into a haft grin but with a hint of something strange that is lurking on the corner of his eyes unable me to name it. Despite how expressive he is in his emotion, I find it strange that I couldn't figure out what he's thinking. I couldn't read him. "So she's Selena Asli Castania..." He slowly utter my name, emphasizing each word. I can't follow the tone of his voice. Is he ple
"Celeste Astraea Cortezi, I want you to continue finding her" Sain voice is calm yet serious. I could see him through my peripheral vision but I couldn't read what's on his mind. I couldn't see anything in his eyes, all I could sense is his eagerness to find Celeste Astraea Cortezi. Why? What's his reason for finding her? He is not even related to that name. I tighten my grip on the cup of tea I am holding. I keep my eyes focus on my plate pretending that I am not interested with their conversation, by my ears are attentive with their every word. I need to know the reason why he wants to find that Celeste Astraea Cortezi. "I assigned that task to Colesio" Sixto started and lean on the chair. "You're aware how long we been finding her but we didn't find any trace that will lead us to her. It's been fifteen years, but we didn't find any clue about her wherebouts"Sain's jaw clench and his brows furrowed. "You're just basically telling me that she's already dead" I bit the inside
"What is happening?" I ask, voice lace with confusement.I am not someone who easily gets panic because I am used to experience dangerous situation where I need to decide quickly or else I die. But then, that was me when I am Herravie for sure Selena is not like Herravie. I need to act according to the situation we are facing and looking Sain right now, I think something happen."I need to bring you home" he replied as he walk fast, obviously rushing. I am having a hard time to cope up his pace. Our height difference is too obvious, his legs are long and strong. His huge footsteps is nothing compared to mine. If he is not holding my wrist, probably I was already left behind. I look back and there I saw Vencer following us while talking someone through his phone. They are all look bothered but at the same time calm. You could notice that they move fast but they are not panicking. It just prove that they are always ready in unexpected situation because they know what they are doing a
My lips form into a thin line when I saw six men surround us and point their guns on our direction. I felt instantly shifted into the fearless Herravie couldn't stop myself to be protective with my own safety knowing that Sain, my husband is not here with me.I don't trust Vencer, I cannot trust him my safety. There is one thing inside my head right now, I need to save myself. I can't die because I haven't killed Sain Czar yet, I am still at the beginning of my revenge. I can't die while I am on a mission.I silently gritted my teeth and simply roam my eyes around to check the six men that surround us. I narrowed my eyes trying to find something that will lead me what organization they came from, unfortunately, I saw nothing. But there is one thing I am certain about, they planned all of these. I now understand why Sain doesn't want me to go alone. Perhaps he is thinking that its a trap to separate him to me which is true. Everything make sense now..."Vencer, unlock the door" I whis
"This is not gonna happen again" A dangerous low-pitched voice rang around the whole room, it sounded heavy and deep as if it is controlled that made me frown and slowly open my eyes. The smell of antiseptic with undertones of artificial fragrance mix the scent of air freshener that instantly filled my nostril. I roam my eyes around and my eyes narrow, a bit irritated with the bright light coming from the open window. I don't need to ask where I am because I am fully awake right now although I felt a bit weak as if my strength was all drained out from my body. The huge hospital room feels suffocating because of the smell of fresh blood coming from the wound on the side of my forehead which I couldn't remember how I get it. The only thing I can recall is that fucking man who dare to cut my flesh without knowing my identity. I gritted my teeth silently and fisted my hand before I turn to the left side of the room. I wasn't surprise when I saw Sain facing his back at me while talking
"Because Sain Czar Ildefonso promised me that he will protect me at all cost"Apollo's face become serious even more. His dark brown eyes that really suit him turn dead with emotion. I suddenly couldn't read what's on his mind as if he intentionally block me for the first time. I try to reach him but he step back and didn't let me held his arm.His jaw clench. "You trust him?" His voice is lace with disbelief with a mixture of disappoint me. I bite the inside of my mouth and shake my head."T-That's not-""You trust the son of the man who killed your parents?" He cut me off. "Fuck" he blurt out. My lips move but there's no voice came out from me. My mind is screaming, wanting to say 'no' but I couldn't put it into words. I couldn't utter a word and I don't know why. I know to myself that I don't trust Sain Czar but then I felt like I am holding to his promises when supposedly, I shouldn't. "Answer me, Herravie" His voice changes and almost sound like Dad. Displeased is written on