When they went back to the room, Hannah sat down on the bed. "That was disgusting! He almost touched me!" she complained and tried shaking it off. She looks like a ghost appeared in front of her by how pale she is looking. She's too disgusted by it.
Fatima changed to pants once she saw pants in the closet so the shards of the glass won't hurt her. She also threw pants to Hannah who's still trying to get over what happened. "I even flirted with him!" she complained, almost in tears.
"Aish, put that on." Hannah pouted before taking the pants and putting them on and putting on a better top as well.
"Wait- your wound is bleeding through," Hannah said and pointed at her wound on her chest. Fatima looked down before going in front of the mirror and sighing. "It's fine, we'll be able to escape anyway," Fatima told her. Hannah stood up and looked through the closet and saw a jacket. She grabbed it and handed it over to Fatima.&n
"I'm scared..." Fatima whispered. All her bravery was brought down once she learned the truth. It's almost as if she doesn't have power over her life, feeling hopeless about everything. She's been living in a lie her whole life. Her mother isn't her real mother, her biological mother is dead, and the person who killed her father is her ex-boyfriend."Come on, let's take you to the hospital," Grian said and was leading her to the ambulance but it was too much for her. She felt lightheaded and collapsed but Grian caught her. Her eyes closed and he immediately carried her to the ambulance. "We need help!" he screamed.Fatima was brought to a better hospital with great security. Her arm was treated since it has a massive cut from the shard of glass. The bandages on her chest were changed and her wound got cleaned. She was still passed out during this and was brought to a high-security hospital room for protection to help her feel bet
[Flashback Start]Day 1WHILE FATIMA IS STILL in the hospital, Grian and Christopher were arranging things. The company ownership documents were handed to Grian as he contemplated whether or not to take the offer. Christopher sat across from him, watching as he held a pen and placed his signature on the paper. “Done,” Grian said as he caught his breath.Christopher sighed and took the paperwork he signed. He typed things on his computer before the printer started to produce more documents. They waited in silence as the paper printed. “What’s that?” Grian asked as he looked at the papers.“Details from Fatima’s past, when she wasn’t born yet. Her biological mother and her father’s details,” he explained and Grian’s eyebrows raised.“Wait- so you found her real mother?” Christopher nodded and grabbed the newly prin
THREE DAYS AFTER STAYING inside Grian's house and recovering from her injuries, she's decided to get out of the house. Since Grian knows more about her biological mother, she wants to know where she's buried. She was informed it was in the same grave where her father is buried and now she wants to go visit both of them today."Hold on, I'm getting ready!" Fatima exclaimed while putting on her clothes.Philippe and Tim also got ready to visit their father. Grian already informed Philippe that they're meeting someone blood-related to them, or at least Fatima. He wasn't so nervous about it till he read the paper Grian handed to him. His face grew pale in shock."I thought.. it was just her biological mother.. not that person as well?" he asked, a bit confused and Grian nodded to himself."I know, it's shocking," he said. Philippe found out about Fatima not being their mother's bi
They spent the rest of the day in their mother's garden. Hannah showed her sister pictures of their mother, told her memories about her, and how lovely she was when she was still alive. Reminiscing memories about her makes Fatima feel like she's experiencing the things Hannah has told. "So.. Philippe and Timothy are my brothers too, I guess?" Hannah asked as she looked over at the three eating at the table that was set up for them while the two girls talked about things. "I still can't believe we're siblings." Fatima shook her head at the thought and Hannah rolled her eyes. "We're just so different from one another- I just don't quite get it," she added and chuckled. Hannah sighed before crossing her arms. "Both of us look so similar to her! How can we not be?" Hannah argued while looking at the picture of their mom in Fatima's hands. "Ohh, looks like you really want me to be your
GRIAN WALKED IN THE COMPANY and then got ready for the interview. It was announced that the new company owner will introduce himself on this day. Employees in the company know but outside of that, no one knows. Now that it was publicly announced that the CEO will be introduced, the news made their way to schedule an interview with him.He breathed heavily as he waited behind the stage. Everyone is waiting in anticipation as the clock ticks by. The room was noisy from everyone talking to each other including guests, investors, and partners of the company. Of course, they already know who the new owner is, but are still here for the new beginning of the company.A few more minutes went by and he was ready to go in front and say his speech. He fixed his tie and stood up from his seat. He drank some water before clearing his throat and checking the speech he made again. He took a deep breath and closed his eyes.He wal
THE FOLLOWING DAY WAS the celebration of the beginning of the company that was newly owned by Grian. Not a lot of people were invited since it’s exclusive but they agreed for some reporters to join the event so everything can be broadcast on television. The event will be surrounded by guards so it will be high security. Grian is worried that something might happen to Fatima so he enhances the security of the place.Fatima and her siblings are getting ready for the occasion and they put on their clothes that were bought by Hannah. She insisted on buying everyone’s clothes and Fatima couldn’t refuse since her sister was persistent in doing so.Hannah is also getting ready with them and also brought a makeup artist with her and a hairstylist. “A bit excessive,” Fatima said as she looked at Hannah who was getting her hair and makeup done.“What? This is normal, get used t
AFTER FATIMA, GRIAN, AND her youngest brother got in the car, they started driving to the venue. She was in the backseat with her brother while Grian was the one driving them. Her heart was pounding and felt like it was about to jump out of her chest. Nonetheless, she tried hiding how anxious she was. She noticed how Grian was glancing at her in the mirror inside the car.“What is it?” she asked and he blinked a couple of times before looking back at the road. He cleared his throat and she furrowed her eyebrows.“Nothing, just admiring a beautiful girl,” he smoothly answered and she scoffed but deep inside, she felt her heart flutter.Once they arrived at the venue, reporters were waiting at the entrance. Both of them breathed heavily before one of them smiled. “Don’t be nervous,” Grian said with a smile before looking at her and she eyed him. 
Grian led Fatima to the middle of the ballroom. It feels like the world around them stopped as if it’s just the two of them there. It’s like a dream come true for Grian, the woman he’s been longing for is standing right in front of him in a beautiful red dress, ready for a dance. It feels surreal but it’s finally happening.When the music started, the people around them started dancing while they stood still and looked each other in the eyes. “You look so beautiful tonight, Fatima,” he said in a low tone and she smiled while blushing. Good thing it’s not that noticeable because of the blush from the makeup she’s wearing.“You’re looking fine as well,” she said while looking down. He held her chin and lifted it so she could see his face. “My eyes are up here,” he said with a smirk and she wrinkled her nose.“Everyone else