LOGIN¹⁸
IT HURTS, OUR BABY Somewhat, he felt so bad being a brother and at the same time being a son of his mother; he should've taken them with him before, like earlier the better. But he needed to be strong and be the backbone of these two important people, or everything would be in vain. He wanted everything in place if he ever got them out. Nothing can take them away from him. And since he can be their only salvation, he just needs one step to get free of suspicion. “How's Mother's situation? I hope he's doing ok so that it will be easier to lure him out without getting scared.” Iko pulled out of the hug, wiping his tears. “Mom is stable; we don't have to worry about that because the medication was not done by Father in three days, but I don't know about tomorrow.” Iko looked at him in silence, his eyes saying we can't delay Mother's situation, but he dared not. He knew that aside from the two of them, no one was on their side to help them. “You are right, we need to act tonight. From what happens at the dinner, I'm afraid that Father will medicate Mother tomorrow.” Iko's fist balled, mumbling his hatred and willingness to kill. He got out of the bathroom and took something from under the bed. Pulling out a rectangular box, something was glowing inside. “A phone?” Iro took the phone out of that small compartment, and then he looked at it. The whole mansion was programmed inside it with CCTV. “Where did you get this?” Though he was dumbfounded, he already had an idea, their mother was talking about cooperation, and knowing he didn't hate them, he felt warm. But his thoughts were wrong. "I connected the control room to this phone, I'm watching Mom from here. That's why I knew how Father was treating Mother, and this helped me a lot in exchanging the syringe." After hearing the story of the phone, Iro was smiling ear to ear. “You’re so talented; I'm lucky to have a brother like you. Mother, we will take you out,” Iro said. Then he turned serious and scrolled the phone, searching for a blind spot. "Mother is on the second floor; from these few blind spots he--- Iro's mouth was covered by a small hand, taking the phone away from him and pulling him back to the bed. Subsequently, the door was opened, and their chest was pounding loudly; then it was closed again, and they breathed scared like shit. They forgot the checkup every night. The next day, Rowan went upstairs, leaving Devi still asleep. He took a vial and a syringe out of the hidden cabinet in his room. He went out of the room without qualms and headed straight to a corner where Ivi was chained. Upon opening the door, the syringe in his hand lost its way, and Rowan ran down in panic. Immediately he called the security team to check the CCTV and called everyone, including the sleeping innocent Iro and Iko. Downstairs he was walking back and forth, mortified, after the locked person was nowhere in sight. He was not afraid of losing Ivi, but he's terrified of what his father will do to Devi. He just got married to the man he loves on the condition that he will have Ivi pregnant again and again until an Enigma is born. But he doesn't want to touch Ivi anymore, and by injecting him with chemicals that slowly kill the human body, he will be prevented from mating out of love. His eyes shot at the two half-sleepy figures sitting next to each other. He was highly suspicious of them, but he had no evidence, and the CCTV didn't catch anyone. “Why aren't you two frantic?” It was Iko who met his father's eyes and gave the most innocent answer to the question, making Iro laugh inside but show a tired, sleepy expression. “Papa, what is 'frantic'? And it's not breakfast yet; why pull us out of bed? What's happening?” He stretched both of his hands, yawned, and put his head in Iro's lap. “Iro, where did you bring Ivi!” He didn't scream, but it was laced with deep accusation. “Leave me out of whatever is happening. I'm not always home, and the last time I saw him was when I was ten. I don't even remember his face.” He also yawns, and he scoops Iko's little body up, about to go back, when he was grabbed from behind. The accusation inside Rowan was driven by instinct, and he couldn't prove it, but he knew this damn guy had something to do with it. “Don't make me repeat it, Father. If you don't know where he is, leave me out of it because I don't even remember having a mother or a father.” Rowan let go of Iro, like he was slapped by the truth. The man in front of him was the son he wished he never had, and Iko was never meant to be his, they should've never been born. Those words struck him. He never wanted to father him, he was forced to have him, but what's with the pain after hearing it raw? Devi was not happy to see how frantic Rowan was because Ivi was missing without a trace, and the pain Rowan showed after Iro talked back. He doesn't like it. If Rowan continues to mind what was happening and keep making such faces, he will lose everything. “Argh!” Rowan's listless eyes fixated on Devi, and seeing the blood on the sofa made him pale. Devi suddenly paled, hugging its stomach. “Rowan, it hurts, our baby.” And the stage ended with Devi passing out. Rowan ran outside and shouted to everyone to keep searching in and out of the city, carrying two life His face was slapped by surprise when he turned in a corner, and he staggered back. Thanks to his men, he got his footing steadied. “Father?” Rowan hugged Devi closer to him. He knew why Roman came, and he didn't expect to meet him in such a situation. No news can be kept away from him, especially if it concerns Ivi. “Where is Ivi? We can't have him missing when it's only a day ahead!” "Father--- He was slapped again, almost letting go of Devi. “I'm sorry.” Rowan left, rushing to bring Devi to the hospital, leaving Roman in a rage. “Get back here!” But Rowan never turned his back. Roman ran to the control room and checked by himself all the CCTV recordings. On his way, he bumped into Iro and Iko's room; they were still wearing their pajamas with a bowl of food in their hands and mouths covered with milk. “Useless pieces of trash! Get out of my way!” The first time Roman showed his true colors in front of Iko.²⁵ HE EVEN HELD THE LIFELESS BODY "Rory, say bye to Mommy." He holds the small hand, gesturing goodbye, and waves it twice while his tears can't be stopped from falling onto the grave. Timid footsteps approach the two. The little one was crying loudly, and the other was silent. "Brother, let's go; Mother is waiting inside the car." "Hmm." ...ehem ...sniff ...cough As the car left without turning back, one pair of red eyes under six feet on the ground shone bright like a grim reaper. 25 YEARS PASS "You may now kiss the bride." The people present inside the church cheered after the veil was lifted by the groom, and a passionate kiss was shared between Nigel and Ivi. (Ivi, pronounced as Ivy) "Congratulations to the newlyweds." Iko said and hugged his mother, who looked younger and fresher compared to him, who was buried in a lot of things to think about. (Iko, pronounced as Aiko) "Thank you, and where are your brother and niece?" Ivi asked, not seeing the presence of I
²⁴ LARK IS NOT HUMAN HE'S A NIGHTMARE Malcolm, who looks soft and at the same time wears heavy makeup and clothes like a white silk, looking like a fairy in gown, says after the memories ended, dropping eye drops to produce some tears in his scrunching eyes, and with a clap, everyone dispersed, leaving not even a trace of a single popcorn on the ground. The crowded fountain, now deserted. Ryo didn't hurry on his way and contacted Ota to make something for his comeback and to help him prepare the suit to collect his special sweat and specialized drops to get his precious tears. He also bought a condo after getting bored at Reesidex that night, and since the invitation that was sent to him is coming nearer, he needed to make a good show to bring back what he turned his back on before for the sake of friendship and love. "Riyota is finally back." The chaos he created within the house made it easy for Iro to shake suspicion and even easier to sneak in someone vicious who was a friend
²³ VAMPIRES OF THE LONG-PROMISED DEATH "Do you have your phone with you now, Honey?" Dini shook his head innocently and added. "It's charging upstairs." "How about Sachin?" "He's already sleeping. Why?" As if he doesn't know what's happening on T*****r. "Nothing, just don't open any of your social media accounts, and don't go out until I get us a new house." It made Dini frustrated inside, but he couldn't show it; he showed a confused smile towards Carlson, who was also staring at them, and asked his husband. "Why, what's wrong?" "You need not know; it's nothing important. What I'm doing is for the best. Don't go out; do what I say." Though Dini already knew and wanted to refute, he agreed without lengthening the conversation and went to the kitchen as his alibi to get water. Saying he's thirsty. He wanted to lament and whine, but he was cut off before he could open his mouth, and worse, he couldn't show how petty he was since Carlson was around. On the other hand, Carlso
²² WHAT ABOUT YOU AND RYOTA Carlson put down the champagne glass, like he was taken aback; it's unclear from the plan he has. Whatever the old hag said was meaningless to him. What's their relationship to begin with? Aren't they fuck buddies, or does he not know? "Yes, Sachin and I are seeing each other quite often and found that we are compatible, and decided to deepen our connection, but also getting your blessing is what matters." There was silence in between, and Carlson was showing his perfect side, and his background was enough to let the old man think without caution. His intention makes them sit face-to-face. It should've been done for a long time, if not for Ryo wanting to give it as a present after their wedding, which is taking so long. He was also itching to get inside Ryo's pants, but who would have thought that what he was safeguarding was taken right under his nose? And he still hasn't settled the score with Sachin about that situation. Someone way too old-fashi
²¹ BOASTING LIKE A PEACOCK Sachin was facing the floor with his elbow on both legs; his fingers were touching his face in deep thought. His mother called a maid to clean the room stealthily. "What will I do now? The reunion is coming, and I already flaunted that I'll be posting my experience on T*****r from the famous Reesidex. Everyone was already dying of envy from me; what to do now?" His legs were trembling from anxiety, and Dini understood the situation pretty well; he was also looking for a way out—how to divert the attention of his so-called friends and some haughty relatives. Boasting like a peacock. Until both of them find themselves stuck thinking of what to do, they're way too greedy, wanting to shame Ryo, not thinking the situation would reverse. Their heads turn in one direction after the maid comes and starts cleaning silently. Dini pulled his son inside the bathroom but was shocked to see the mirror shattered with blood, and because the room was pitch dark, he d
²⁰ THE BED WAS TURNED UPSIDE DOWN "Check it again! Are you stupid? Or are you plain blind? How did you even get the job if you don't know how to use a black card? That's a black card. Do you even know what it means to have a black card? Or you've never seen one before?!" The kind employee swipes the card back again with a smile, only to get nothing. "I'm sorry, but perhaps, do you have another card?" "Huh! I said. That's a black card! This stupid mutt! Do you know who I am?!" Brandon pulled Dini on his side and tried to calm him down, afraid the situation would escalate, but it's not working. Dini keeps on insisting that he's holding a black card at the receptionist. The card was given to him the day Ryo caught them, the day he decided to get in and ruin their so-called family. "Sorry, my wife is not having a good day. Do you accept cash, perhaps?" "I'm sorry, sir, but as a luxury first-class hotel, we never accept cash. Thank you, please?" She gestured to them on the side to
¹⁹ YOU BETTER DO SOMETHING, YOU PROMISED US Throws a bucket of water at the young Enigma, who hails him with respect. He thought what his brother had said was full of bias out of hatred, but it turned out to be real. After screaming at the two, the two just moved aside to give way, Iko was about
¹⁷ I WILL TELL YOU EVERYTHING. Overthinking can make anyone weak, so he stops those unanswered questions. Iko goes out of the bathroom and wipes the few drops of water, he kisses Iko on the forehead and helps him dry his hair, and they lie next to each other. The sound of the clock was audible;
² YOU WANT ME TO INVESTIGATE SOMEONE. He also noticed how the Omega looked so dazzling after accusing him of being a rapist and calling him a dirty prostitute. Such a name was given to him. He never expected it after all the hard work he had done last night. “Babe, first of all, I have a name, no
¹ DO NOT HURRY TO DRESS YOURSELF Ryo could feel the soft bed under his skin, but the familiar scent of his room was foreign. He slightly opened his drowsy eyes and realized that he was not in his room. And jolted up. “Ah?” He grunted in pain when he felt his waist, like an old man's, break







