Bethy Hillstorm*"You're not going anywhere, Bethy. I've already instructed Lucas to get you a few clothes." Justin firmly declares and I sigh for the fifth time.When he told me that Clare has no siblings, I gaped at him in pure shock. I couldn't believe that I got deceived. He then asked me to tell him in detail how I met this certain Kyla. I told him everything and I watch as his face gradually become grim and a dark aura is beginning to descend around him as I describe how Kyla looked. I really thought she was Claire’s sister since they looked alike."Emilio, you're over reacting. Maybe she was just fooling around." But even I could not believe myself. She definitely was not fooling around. I saw how she looked so certain and confident telling me that story as if she really was Claire’s sister."Bethy, she's not someone who fools around.""Then tell me, who is she?" I ask again. I've been asking him about Kyla since he seemed to have recognized her by my description.Emilio sighs.
Bethy HillstormI grip my chest in utter shock as I read the text message again. I had hoped it would disappear and maybe my eyes are pulling tricks on me but the large black words showing in my screen are clear asday.Break up with Emilio or die a miserable death!Who the hell would send me a message like this?There aren't that many people who knew about my relationship with Emilio. Mrs. Mendez, Lilian and Lucas are the only people who knew about us.Could it be Kyla? But that's impossible. kyla seemed like a nice delicate girl who wouldn't hurt a fly when we had a small talk the other night.Oh, right, she lied about one thing but would she go this far?My hands are already shaking in panic and I curse under my breath. Suddenly, I'm thankful I'm in the comfort of my own apartment and Emilio’s security men who are outside. Slowly, I calm myself down.Supposingly, the sender is Kyla. Would she really kill me? Did she mean it literally or what?What if she would harm Emilio? I know t
Lucas*“Lucas, get back in. We're going to my villa." My boss, Emilio suddenly orders me as I was about to get out of the car after parking at the basement of his company. I just got back from driving Bethy to her apartment and I came here straight away.Mr. Mendez hurriedly gets in and without a word, I start the car and obediently drive off. I could sense something is wrong judging from his tense aura.His jaw is clenched tightly and his eyes seem to be burning with fury."Hi babe!" I glimpse at him through the rear view mirror when he suddenly exclaimed happily and his tense aura is gone. Instead, a smile is plastered in his face and his eyes are radiant. He's speaking to his phone and I bet that would be Miss Hillstorm on the other line. Who else would make him calm down in a second?"Uh, I forgot some files in my villa. I'm just gonna pick them up.I frown. He would have called me instead or sent his secretary to pick them up for him in case he forgot some files. But he rarely fo
Bethy Hillstorm*.. and your lawyer is already looking into it. Kyla won't be able to file for bail now."The voice is quite hushed."I'll make sure she will rot in prison this time." It's Emilio. " Any news about any accomplice this time?""There were none, Mr. Mendez.""Have you finished securing Bethy’s apartment?" "Yes, sir. The bomb was completely extracted. The place is safe now."I hear Emilio sigh."Mr. Mendez," I recognize Lucas voice. "I really think you should get some sleep."What? He hasn't slept yet? What time is it?I hear a door closing and silence followed.I slowly open my eyes and a white spotless ceiling greets me. I blink trying to make my eyes get accustomed to the sudden brightness. I move my head to the side from where I heard the voices."E..Emilio... “ I whisper.He was sitting at my bedside and he immediately leaped to his feet when I called out."Bethy!" His face is beaming with relief as he looks down at me with glossy eyes.I give him a weak smile and a
Bethy Hillstorm*“Please marry me Bethy.”I cover my mouth with my uninjured hand as I gape at him. "Emilio, I..."I can't wait anymore, Bethy. This unfortunate event made me definitely see that it's you who I want to be with for the rest of my life. I can't take it anymore if I lose you again. I want to make you mine officially and protect you with my life.”Tears brim my eyes as I gaze onto him. Here I am, who just woke up with messy hair and in a cluttered state yet here he is, so fresh and elegant while declaring his love for me."Emilio..I, oh my gosh." I bite my lip nervously."Aren't you rushing things a bit ...?" I grasp his hand to assure that he doesn't get the wrong idea."I mean, we've just known each other for like what, less than two months and ...and I-""Bethy, we got a lifetime to know each other more."I sigh. My brain is literally in a haywire. This seems so fast and I admit I got surprised to the highest degree. I just got shot and now a proposal is in the air waiti
Bethy Hillstorm*I nervously fumble with the ribbon in front of my dress. I gulp and check the time on my phone.Emilio should be here any minute now. It's my first time doing a surprise for anyone and this is not just any surprise. Tonight will denote a significant occasion that will mark a new chapter in our lives.Tonight's surprise would not be possible without the absolute help from the people involved. I even called Avery and asked her to do me this favor.Lilian is still out of the country so I couldn't ask her for help but she totally supports me with my impending surprise.Avery immediately came to my aid when I called and told her about my plan. She helped me dress myself and helped with the preparations. It was a bother to dress with my arm sling but I wanted to look good. Lucas also contributed a large part in this. I called him to buy some stuff and he willingly took part. I instructed him to bring Emilio out of the villa to buy us some time to set up the place.The part
Lilian James*Speaking about my life it's a mess. I was 2 year old when my mother died. I grew up with my father in a luxurious home. My dad was the mayor of our city. Then people knew him as a honest mayor. My dad employed a nanny and If you guys are wondering about the Nanny, she was the one who used to look after an orphanage which seize to exist a year ago and let me tell you guys she is amazing. She has gotten old but still she believes that she is young and has more energy than me. She treats me like her own daughter and aside my dad, Anupriya was the only family I have. I love her. My dad had asked for my opinion about changing my nanny so many times but I didn't want anyone else. I wanted to live with her. So now that my Father the Mayor is charged and jailed for laundering the city money, it's was just left for me and Nanny.I had tried to see him but he wouldn’t let me, only Ma’am Anupriya goes in to see him at visiting hour.I only wanted to ask him why he do it? Why did he
Lilian James*I have just one hope left now. I can ask Benedict to find me a job. Yes, he is only the one left now to help me. I know you guys are wondering that who is Benedict. Well Benedict is the only friend I can depend on with my present situation."Ma’am Anupriya I'll be home soon." I kissed her cheeks and said."Where are you going?" she asked."To meet Benedict. Maybe he can help me to find a job.""Why him? You can't do it yourself?”"You know Benedict is reliable and I can vouch for him." I left the house with that.Anupriya doesn't like Benedict at all. She always says that he is a bad guy. But I always tell her the opposite, she preferred my best friend Bethy Hillstorm to any of my friend.When I reached Benedict house I pressed the doorbell. He opened the door."Lily? What are you doing here?" he asked."Umm... Ben I needed to talk to you about something." I said."Okay... come inside."I went in and sat on the couch. He sat on the other couch."So what did you want to t