YSABELLE Faint waves of laughter, clattering on the ceramic, and warm fingers wrapped around my cold hand made me come back to the real world. I slowly opened my eyes, and the light coming from the window made me wince and groan. “Mommy?” That was Ashley’s voice.As I fully open my eyes, I first see my daughter's ocean-blue eyes welled up in tears. Next to her is Ashton, wearing the same emotions through his eyes. They seemed delighted, but at the same time, scared that I had just woken up.Ashton and Ashley immediately went up to me, wrapping their arms around me as if they were gone for a year. My heart felt warm as I finally had them in my arms.I groaned as I tried to sit up on the bed. I was in an enormous unfamiliar room, but I could smell the scent of antiseptic everywhere. It feels like I'm in the hospital but in a luxurious room.That's when I noticed my father at the bottom of the bed, standing still while gazing at me. Why do they seem worried? What happened– Oh! My head
YSABELLE As soon as we arrived at the hospital, Ashley excitedly reached for the vase on the center table.“Mommy, I will put this here!” She leaped on the couch while carrying a bouquet of roses that we bought at the shop in front of the condo unit.“Sure, baby. Be careful.”“Yes, I will!”“Tone down, Ashley.”Ashton's scolding made me remember Ronan. A smile painted on my lips when Ashley stuck out her tongue to Ashton.With a deep sigh, I placed the groceries on the table. I plan to cook Ronan’s favorite food for lunch. I prepared everything I needed and started rummaging in the kitchen while thinking of Ronan.I did my best to remain focused on what I was doing, but my tears betrayed my mind.Yes, Ronan was still in the hospital, remaining conscious.It's been a week since that encounter happened. And until now, neither Paul nor Connor has been found.The police did everything to investigate their motive, especially Paul. They are both wanted, and their faces are everywhere, so
YSABELLE As soon as I entered the room, I sprinted just to see Ronan when I heard he was awake. His alluring smile was the first thing I saw when my eyes landed on his. He was not sitting on the bed, with Ashton and Ashley eating fruits in front of him.“Ronan…” I called as my eyes became watery.“Hey… gorgeous.” He faintly said.My heart leaped as he called me, running to him with tears escaping from my eyes. My arms were tightly wrapped around him as I heard his faint and soft chuckle.Thank God, he's awake!“Did I worry you?” I nodded as I buried my face on his neck, careful not to touch the wound on his chest.“I'm sorry for sleeping for so long.” I shook my head because he should not say sorry for getting a rest. “Why are you not saying anything?”“I miss your voice,” I whispered. “Then, talk to me.” He whined.I immediately distanced myself away from him. The frown was now all over my face.“Why did you come there? You should have been looking for Jacob. Look what happened
YSABELLE As I'm preparing my personal belongings inside my bag, ready to leave the hospital, Ronan won't stop pestering me about wanting to go with me.With an irritating sigh, I glared at him. “No, I will go because you're injured.”“I can manage, Belle.” He attempted to get off the bed but blocked his way using my leg across the bed frame.“Ronan, please listen to me.” I hissed in frustration.He wants to come with me to see Jacob, but I already asked his attending doctor if he can move. Obviously, he was forbidden to move around because his wound might trigger again to open up.And now, he's being stubborn.“I need to see Jacob.”I held his face, pulling him closer to me until our lips collided. I kissed him passionately, enough to divert his attention as he slowly ran his hands at my back, drawing me into him.I pulled away and leaned my forehead into his. “I will bring him to you,” I said, giving him another peck on his lips. “I promise.”I stared at him, waiting for his respon
YSABELLE Caressing Jacob's hair as he was sleeping on my lap, I felt relief that Ronan’s mind would be at peace. He's only worried about Jacob's safety, not about Candice lying to him for years. Not blood-related could be a family, too. After he devoured the food I bought, he fell asleep beside me. He looked so innocent while sleeping. I now felt sorry for what happened to his mother. To be honest, a kid needs a mother, whatever it takes. I felt him move a bit as his eyes slowly opened. “Are you awake?” His eyes meet mine. He nodded and went back to stare at the blank space. I then noticed a necklace that had a half-moon pendant, which seemed familiar to me. “What’s that?” He immediately hid the necklace, afraid that I might steal it. “That looks so cool,” I commented. “Who gave it to you? I will buy some for Ashton and Ashley.” “A man gave it to me.” A smile crept into my lips as I realized that whenever I mentioned the twins, he became like a puppy. “That man earlier
YSABELLE I hastily walk back and forth at the doorway, waiting for my husband to come home. His phone was turned off and his secretary said that Ronan left the company before sunset. Worries delved into me that it was already midnight, but still, he hadn't returned home. The food is already cold and I'm starving but I don't have an appetite because my anxiety grew as time passed by. What if something bad happened to him? The ring on my finger suddenly fell on the floor. I immediately picked it up before it went too far. I let out a devastating sigh while I was removing the dirt from the ring. The ring might have come off easily because I lost too much weight. I heard a crash from a distance that distracted me. I ran towards the gate and saw Ronan’s car crashing at the steel gate. I hope he's alright! “A-Are you okay?” I worriedly asked as he got out of the car, staggering. The crash didn't cause much damage, though. He ignored my presence as he walked past me. Since he did
YSABELLE I am in the bathtub in my room, naked and feeling lost, to wash away the events that had saddened my soul. My heart and whole body were crushed by the numbness I experienced last night. I choked back my tears and ran my fingers, devastatingly, through my hair. Candice and the DNA test report. What could that mean? I didn't let my curiosity kill the cats. I only saw the upper part of the paper. I'm afraid to see whose DNA test results those papers belong to. But I should not overthink unless he will open up about it first. As I bit my lower lip and gazed at my frail figure, my heart ached. I stared at the gray bruises on my thigh, particularly on my wrists. He had just eaten me up last night. My entire body was covered in evidence. I never would have imagined letting him do this to me. I was consumed with my feelings and let him do whatever made him happy. Is love always like this? Is loving someone as painful as this? Unbidden tears welled up in my eyes. Why
YSABELLE‘WHY CAN'T YOU JUST DIE AND LEAVE ME ALONE?’Those words crushed my heart and soul. It was beyond painful. It was as if a big car passed over my whole body again and again due to the extreme pain I was feeling. But I didn't say anything and tried to smile.I forced myself to stand even though my whole body was going limp from his painful words.Was that what Ronan really wished for me? I don't know anymore. I wanted to think that he was just tired from work, and then I added to his headache.He only stared at me. Rage was evident through his eyes until he looked away himself.I immediately left the kitchen until I reached the gate, walking under the full moon alone but not knowing where I was really going.I wanted to cry from the pain inside, but no tears came out of my eyes. As if they are also scared to be noticed by anyone and think I'm too pitiful by crying alone while bracing for the pain.And this is the painful cry of all. I can not express the pain I'm feeling through