Xander's POVMy head ached as I tried to get off the bed. I sighed in frustration when my legs seemed disinterested in aiding my movement. Everything seems so tiring, I really wish I wasn't so much of an adult right now. I would have forgotten everything that sounds like a nightmare two nights ago. Some part of me was buried in the crescent pack and returning to the same house where I had shared so many happy memories with my father in. Had me worried about my mental health. Dad's secret getting exposed had me scarred to death. I don't have a sibling and have no idea what it feels like to lose one, but I did have people I love that includes my dad and mum. The both of them had been my solace before their death. If Elizabeth wants everything my dad owns, I will gladly give it up to her. I want nothing to do with such afflicted assets in the first place. Heading to the bathroom, I turned on the shower faucet, the cold water bite hard into the holes of my skin. Making me screech at th
Author's POVAriana inhaled deeply while staring at the papers in front of her. She didn't know how deep in debt Jesse was and how much Elizabeth had, had him roped in. She feels nothing except disappointment in her ex-husband for letting all of his handwork to go down the drain. It hurts Ariana more when the realization of her not getting justice for Carl begins to set in. They have been around for close to three months and nothing has changed yet. They are still back where they started. And for days she has been feeling heavy and worried, almost like something was about to happen. Her hands shook when she lifted the glass of water in front of her. Carl held the bottom of the glass to hold it still. Using his other free hand to pat her back. Ariana stared up at him, feeling guilty, Carl had been stuck In the house for a week all because of her.Ariana hasn't been feeling too well, causing her to require more attention than usual. Jesse and Leila wouldn't pay her any mind. Carl had
Xander's POVI almost didn't realize what I was getting myself into until Carl got into the car. How crazy does that sound? Miguel thought I had lost my mind when I asked for Carl's contact. He knows how much I despise his guts. His consistent attempt to be close to Kira makes me really irritated by his presence. It would have been fair if she didn't enjoy his presence that much. Now, here I am trying to save my rival from being killed. Is this really worth it? If he is out of the way, that means I would get to have Kira to myself. “Stop thinking like a crazy person.” Axel cautioned, sounding displeased. I gripped hard on the steering wheel, still contemplating on what to say exactly. I don't know how sensitive he is and how he would take the news. But, considering how calm, he had kept it together the last time we had discussed with him on Elizabeth. I want to believe he would act matured now also. “Should I be worried that you might be riding me towards the edge of the cliff.” C
Author's POVRage filled Carl's being as he paced his room. Leila must think he is just like everybody else that she can trample upon. His days of being a tyrant weren't exactly over yet. It had been a long while, but still doesn't mean he can't pick it back up. Somehow, Carl had been growing impatient with the thought of leaving. He was only stalling because of Ariana and his intention to beg her to cone along with him. However, judging by Leila's childish reaction to their sexual spree. He wouldn't back down so easily until he teaches her a lesson. At the same time, nothing seems to appear like a right punishment for such grievous offense Leila intends to commit. The mere thought of her name made him angrier. His eyes watered at how his life would have been cut short if Ariana wasn't sick. And he would have stepped right into the lion's den. Carl ruffled his hair, pulling at it. Steadying himself on the edge of the bed, he held his head with both of his hands, brooding. Ariana k
Xander's POVFinding Carl sitting in my office, two days after I had announced to him his intending death, doesn't really sit right with me. He sat down on the chair with his back hunched, all adorned in black like a grim reaper. I have no idea if Carl had intentions to keep me silent and that bloody Miguel let him in. If I die by Carl's hands, I will haunt Miguel for the rest of his entire life. Taking a deep breath, I made a move towards my chair. While being cautious of any sort of movement that Carl might intend to make. After sitting my butt down for close to five minutes, and he still didn't raise his head. I cleared my throat to get his attention. His movement was so slow I was about to scream out like a banshee in frustration. “I know you didn't come here for a takeout or sightseeing. I do have a lot on my plate to handle, can you make your visit swift and short?” I muttered. Carl raised his head, looking at me dead in the face. “We aren't really talk buddies, I know. But,
Kira's POVLeila came visiting today, and I don't know exactly how I am supposed to feel. Seeing her now, made me recall the conversation I had with Carl the last time he called. I'm trying not to think about it, but the thought still keeps coming. I am worried that Leila might be planning on hurting him.“Keep still. She is watching.” Ayla warned.She exhaled loudly, looking towards me, “you have been quite busy lately. And I miss you.” I almost rolled my eyes at how she could contort a lie without biting off her tongue. We were seated in the covered space in the garden with a tray of ice lemonade and cookies. I was silently munching on the cookies while immersing myself with a nice novel, only for my joy to be cut short with her arrival. How she doesn't try to read the room, surpasses me. The moment she arrived, Leila ate almost half of the plate and still craved for more. My head ached at her appearance already. I smiled awkwardly, “you know dad isn't in the right state of mind,
Xander's POV“How could you suggest such horrible advice."? Miguel stared hard at me.I spread out my hand, shrugging. “I thought that was the best thing to do. Why are you giving me the bad eye?” Huffing, he pulled a chair to sit in. My big mouth couldn't stay quiet, and I ended up telling Miguel about what Carl and I had discussed. Here I was thinking he would applaud me for a job weldone. Instead, he has been rebuking me for hours. “Xander what if he does something bad to her?” Miguel asked, looking worried. I worry about how soft at heart Miguel Is, I don't know how he intends to survive this cruel world with such sweetness. “You keep sounding like this said lady is a saint, you do know how horrible of a person she is.” I reminded him. He smacked his lips, “it would be wrong if Carl acts just as petty as her.”“I don't think you listened to anything that I have been saying all day. Leila is plotting to kill Carl, how else do you think he was supposed to handle the situation?
Kira's POVIt felt like a part of my heart was ripped apart at the sight of Xander's face buried in a woman's nape. Ayla howled in pain. I didn't think my intention towards him was this deep. I hate that I feel affected by the scene. I had been at the gym training all alone, deciding to give him a break. It was late evening, due to Declan's new habit of popping up on me and Leila trying to be the sweet friend. I have stopped coming early to the gym. It won't be nice if I get caught this early.All through the training, I felt eager to see Xander. Maybe I missed him, but I wasn't ready to admit that to myself. After almost an hour of rigorous training, I moved forward to his office only to have my eyes scarred. Wiping angrily at the tears that rolled down my face, I kept moving faster, pulling my hoodie to cover up my face well. My foolish self had run off instead of flagging down a taxi to drop me home. I can only hope not to get lost, since my eyes are blinded with tears. “Kira!”