“Yes, yes, I understand that… really, Seki. I know what I am doing”
Looking at me with that bored look on her face, I know how much she doesn’t have a single trust in the words I have said. Although, what I said was true! I know that it was reckless of me to go there… but I need to do that. Or else…
Or else I would regret not doing so…
“I don’t really understand why you are so thick-headed after all of what happened. But Kianna… I am just worried”
Pinching my cheeks, she is like a big sister to me.
“Sorry to make you worry”
“As if you wouldn’t do it again”
I just offer her a smile. Drake is now talking with someone on the phone. I bet it was his employer. Will it really be right that he won’t do that project? But if it is impossible as of now, there is really no reason to keep pursuing it. It takes time…
“Seems like you have to go now”
She mumbled pointing to Drake.
“I need to talk with Mr. Sebas first”
There was a frown on her face. Indeed, it isn’t the right term to be used in my words. Talk? I should have said… I have something I want to tell to Mr. Sebas. But repeating it to her doesn’t really fit in my situation. hah, just let it be. She would surely understand what I meant.
“Just, got to go”
Walking my way inside the room, I saw Shaun talking to someone. Nodding my head, he leaves the room after taking a glance at his father.
And there, only I and Mr. Sebas were left in his room.
My heart beats a bit fast. Am I nervous? I don’t know if it was because of the room that the sound of his monitor beeping at a stable rate can be heard so loud, but looking at his state surely gives me a shock. Who would have thought that he would be like this…
It feels like it was just yesterday that I saw him greet me with a small smile on his lips. As if it was just yesterday how he told me things about his son.
I feel like… it was so weird that things ended up like this. I mean, he doesn’t deserve to be in this state…
“Mr. Sebas, it is me… Kianna”
I can still remember his words as he spoke to me whenever I had a conversation with him back in the mansion. I miss even the smile on his face and his caring look… for some reason, I keep remembering how lively he was in those times I last saw him. But with how he was now…
It was really a big difference.
“How are you? I heard about what happened… I am happy you survived. But I am not happy to see you in this state…”
Smiling bitterly, I hold his wrist slightly. Not wanting to give any force that might hurt him. Even though he is not awake, I know that somehow, he can hear me.
“You will wake up soon and recover quickly… right?”
What kind of people can do such a horrible thing like this? If this isn’t an accident but a fully crafted plan… he isn’t a person at all. How can he kill people like this? How can he ruin someone else’s life??
I know that it is not good to blame someone just because you have hatred towards them. But, can you blame me if all I can see as the one behind all of this is that guy?
“Marco… is he the reason for this?”
But he is my father’s son. Is it really him? How can he kill my father when he chooses him over me? Over mom?
“But how can he do that? I can’t find any reason why he woul-“
Shaking my head, it is not possible about money. He is the sole heir of all my father’s property and business. There is no way…
“I don’t know… I really don’t know what the reason for all of this… but Mr. Sebas, I will make sure that the one behind this is punished. I hope for your fast recovery… Mr. Sebas. Fight… for yourself and for your son. Shaun really cared about you. More than what you think he would…”
Smiling at him, why am I getting emotional? I don’t know where these emotions are coming from…
But really…
I can’t remove the image of my own father crossing my mind
“I am really happy that you are alive… Mr. Sebas…”
If you would also leave… like my father… as someone who cared for me since I was a little… I don’t know what I can do to the one that did this to you two…
…
Walking with Drake, I am still wearing the disguise I have. But I don’t know why Drake would not say anything about my get up.
“Should I really blonde my hair?”
I mumbled asking him. It made him look at me.
“So it is not permanent?”
Shaking my head, it is just a wig… I wouldn’t dare do something that would take too much time.
“Nope, but what do you think about this? I mean it is not blonde like bright blonde…”
“You still look beautiful”
Rolling my eyes, why do I sense he would say that?
I hold his hand as we walk. This place doesn’t have many people. I am starting to think that this hospital was built for Mr. Sebas only. But I don’t think Shaun would have that much capability… I mean… does he?
Thinking about it, why does he look so close to Seki? Wait a minute… did I skip something important?
“Drake? Are they dating?”
“Hmm?”
“I mean, Shaun and Seki… is it just me or they look close?”
About to leave the place, I would be joining Jena again on our way back home. I can’t go with Drake since, even if I am in disguise, being seen in public to be together would raise a bit of eye from those nosy people who want nothing but to report any hot topics they might see in every corner of their cameras.
“I am not quite sure too. Did Seki not tell you anything?”
“Other than scolding me, she didn’t say anything about that. So I am really not sure”
The sunlight then touches our faces as soon as we step outside the building.
“I think this is it”
“Don’t speak as if we won’t be meeting back at home. You still have lots of things to tell me”
I smiled at him. Jena saw me and immediately prepared the car.
“And so do you”
He slightly laughed as he fixed the helmet he was now holding.
“Don’t do this again, doing something reckless and all…”
Even if he says so, I wonder if I can do what he wants me to do.
“I can’t promise I would…”
A deep sigh then escaped his lips.
“You are not you if you are not reckless”
Giggling, I can’t help but realize how true his words are. I am indeed reckless as he says. But I am trying my best not to always be…
“Just promise me you will always prioritize your safety more than anything else… okay?”
Looking at me with those warm eyes, this isn’t fair… how can I not promise when he is like that?
“Okay, I promise…”
There was a beep sound that I heard. It was Jena. It seems like we really have to go.
Waving my hands, I hop inside and look at him. now wearing his helmet, he does look so cool riding his motorcycle.
It is not as if we won’t see each other back home… but, really… I hope we reach home soon. I can’t wait to see him.
“Thank you for waiting Jena”
“It is my job, Madam”
Laughing a bit, she just called me Kia that time. Why so distant now?
“I prefer you calling me Kia than madam, it is not as if we are not friends”
“But I thought you liked Bea than Kia? Madam?”
Wait, don’t tell me she is acting this way because I didn’t use the nickname that she gave me? I didn’t know Jena would be childish too. But I really like her, I am happy I have someone close to me who would treat me like a real friend.
“Jena, don’t be mad… ahh why are you so cute?”
“Madam, please refrain from saying something nonsense”
I giggled, but before I could even let out a laugh, I didn’t know that the world would be too cruel to take away that kind of happiness I was feeling right now.
Answering Serena’s phone call, I was just thinking about visiting her, and yet, I didn’t know that it would come sooner than I expected it to be.
“Serana… wait… you mean to say… they all leave because there was a high offer in somewhere else?”
[Yes! That is exactly what it is. Even all our talented people… leave. Only Crissa, Harold, and Kaye stay. I don’t know what is happening… please… can you come here? I really need you]
As soon as we arrived back in the house, I quickly gathered the files I had with me. I also bring my laptop and some other things. Looking at Drake, he is now holding the keys to our car. Smiling at me with that reassuring gaze, I nodded my head. I shouldn’t panic. I can do this. I must… “Let’s go” We are on our way to an apartment named after someone else. Serena’s friend. But in reality, I am the owner of that unit. Drake and I. Just think of it as a disguise. For me to have the chance to meet Serena. Since we all do not know what may happen if anyone finds out that I am still alive. Since I already made up a name as Bea, should I ask Jena to sell me an identity? That would be much easier. It would be easier to move that way. “Kianna, don’t read while we are moving. Or else your eyes would be hurt” “Drake, I need to know the situation right away. Every second counts. Sorry… just… just this time” Putting his hand on my wrist, it made me look at him. he may be staring straight a
“Stay, that is all I need you to do” “Are you fucking out of your mind? You don’t see me as some kind of dog that would stay just because you wanted to, do you?” Full of anger, even though it was just the two of them inside that room, Hera can’t help but feel like something is not right. If before, she would feel comfortable with him, now, it wasn’t the case at all. As if, something inside her was telling her that he was just a piece of bad news. “I don’t even know why I came here after all of that, what a waste of time” About to leave, she was surprised when Marco stopped her with his blunt words. “But you know how much you love to be a dog with me” Eyes widening in anger, she stomps her feet as she slams her hands on his table. Glaring at him as if she would kill him, he is not frightened at all. “I dare you to say that again and I will not fucking tolerate any of your bullshits” “But I am telling the truth, am I not?” Scowling at him, instead of feeling frightened, Marco se
“Jena, did you find anything?” Shaking her head, Jena handed her the envelope that she was holding. They planned to meet in Serena’s place but because of some matters, they decided to just meet back home. After all, it would be bad if anyone found out that they have a connection with Serena. “That is all I got. Even though it was quite quick since Shaun also looked through his information, that is what we gathered” Opening the envelope, indeed, both files of those two are as clean as snow. White on the outside yet they are still hiding impurities. “By the way, are you alone?” Jena asked as she looked around and found no one else than them. “No, Drake was with me. He was just taking a bath” “Ahh… that is good to hear. Please avoid being alone. Even though this place is the most safest for you, we can’t tell what may happen.” “Thank you for your concern, Jena… but I would be more than happy if we find even just a small piece of evidence to bring their dirt out their faces” Noddi
“I thought it would be you who is sick once again but to my surprise, it was Drake” Holding Drake’s hands, I know no one else who may help us right now. It was Gion who was a doctor, a friend of Drake. One of the few people that knows that I am still alive. He is also a friend of the therapist I talked to before. “How was his condition?” “You don’t have to worry much. You two are a lucky couple if I may say. He just needs rest and that is all. I will prescribe him a medicine and make sure that he drinks it on time” Looking at the state of Drake, he doesn’t look good even though Gion told me he is… “Don’t worry too much. It won’t be good for you. More than anything else, Drake needs you this time. Be here for him. He may be under lots of pressure and have not much sleep. Those factors are enough to make him have a fever” Drake surely is… doing more than what he can. He is always pushing himself too much. But no matter what I told him to rest, he won’t do so… this guy… why is he ma
“And.. There we go”Letting out a deep sigh as soon as I rested my head on my pillow, Drake was beside me. Completely changed and fresh. I didn’t know it would be that hard but it was worth it. To think that he would be sick like this… I should really scold him whenever he works too much. It isn't good for him. Work is important but… honestly, he is much more important than that. I know he can achieve many things and I am so proud of him for that. But… I would be more happy if he won’t be in tough spots… Looking at his face his breathing is stable. I hope he gets well soon…Hugging him, I can't help but wonder. The hurting face he showed me before… I wonder what happened in those things that he saw. Is there a possibility that he has seen sometimes I didn’t?I mean, sure, it was a surprise that he know some memories when I turn back time… but… with what the other Kianna told me… Souls… timeline… Is there a possibility that I did not go back to the past but live another timeline?
“I think it wouldn’t be long till the company totally fails… hah… what is wrong? Why are they targeting-“ Confused about why there was a call in the odd hour, Serene still picked up the phone as soon as she saw it was her best friend, Kianna. “Yes? What is it?” [Serena…] Calling her name with a horsey voice, Serena can’t help but frown. ‘Something isn’t right. Something isn’t right’ “What happened?” As soon as she heard the news, Serena couldn’t help but be worried. [It seems like Drake was his target now. We still haven’t finished the matters in the company and here we are…] “Is it… that Marco’s doing again?” Among anyone else, the only person who would have such motives to constantly target her friend is none other than that man, Marco Hinsen. [It seems so] Serena gulp. ‘Just as I thought’ “What shall we do now?” [Serana… we always make jokes when we told each other back then that if any of us kills someone, the other one would help hide the corpse] It was indeed a jo
“What the hell… how did this happen?? You are telling me she just took almost half of our sales?? That woman… “Seeing the paper that shows the report of their Hinsen company, no one can deny the fact that simple dust became a big eye-sore for them.“Bea Houson…”Marco mumbled looking at the profile of Bea. He can’t help but have a small frown on his face.“Everything looks perfect…”Showing up in the GALA that he prepared to commemorate the death of his father, it was a plan to strengthen the connections of the one and only boulder of the fashion industry.In the world of fashion, they are the parent of all other small branches. None dare look down on them. None dare attack them and compete with them. But that was an old story to be told.Shining as if she were a precious gem, no one predicted how the fashion bee would appear. In terms of men and women, it was known that women could be more creative and all. Even before Mr. Hinsen, the very founder of that company was his mother who n
Such a big remark to say. Why would a small rising company like mine would dare claim that thing? To tell them that I am indeed thinking of overthrowing the Hinsen company, I am only digging the own fall of my brand.“Where did you get that from?” I chuckled.Silver Moonlight, that is the theme line of my brand. Shining in the dark, one can say that the sun may shine brighter but only clouds can hide the majestic beauty that captivates people. It is the power that it holds.And because of my rising, surely… many people would think that way. As they finally see how my company is growing like a dream turning into a reality.“Why would I dare do that? to be honest, it is a small secret of mine but… I guess it won’t be a secret anymore. I am a big fan of Dona Lora Hinsen. The very person who build the name Hinsen in that fame. I am sure you are all aware of who she is. Right?”Seeing her surprise words, maybe she didn’t know that someone in the age like mine would know who Dona Lora was. B