로그인MiaI almost fell into a coma. Panic burst through my veins as my entire body broke out in cold sweat. “Uhmm..” “That’s not an answer Mia..” Jonathan growled, slowly getting up from the bed like he was frightened by my presence. “Jonathan I mistook you for one of my friends, I thought we had that conversation. I guess the trauma probably just messed up my brain.” A nervous laughter rippled through the air. He stared at me long and hard, doubt obviously etched on his face. I watched him pace back and forth, his hands tucked away in his pockets as a smile plastered on his face. “Mia, I won’t ask you again. And this time, if you still choose to lie to me, it’ll be the last conversation we both will ever have until this contract is over..” he warned. Something about the way his voice sounded made me shudder. Sweat trickled down my face, my heart pounded loudly in my ears. It almost felt like it would rip through my chest and explode. “Jonathan…” “Don’t take my words for bluff. I w
MiaI sat up on the bed, trying to figure out what to do but even my body was way too tired to do anything at the moment. I just tucked myself back under my sheets and allowed myself to sleep. The warm morning sun rested on my bare face, forcing me to get up from my slumber. I stirred on the bed, trying to continue from where I stopped but the thought of that article jolted me down from the bed. I sat up, stretching my arms until a loud crack sliced through the morning’s silence. There was nobody else in the room, not even the nurse. So I quickly ran a bath, changed into a floral dress and headed downstairs immediately, while still trying to be as quiet as possible. I needed to get out of here by all means and reach Collins because he could at least track that phone. I heard clanging of plates and pots in the kitchen, so I just assumed the nurse was in there. I held my shoes in my hands and slipped through the hall, walking on my toes until I arrived at the front door. My heart h
MiaI kept drifting in and out of consciousness. But by the time the sedative had fully worn out, it was already dark again outside. The nurse stood by the window, reading a book. The sun cast its golden hues from the open window, cold air breezed into the room and I felt the kind of peace I hadn’t felt in a while. My body didn’t feel so weak anymore, I could move more than just my pinky finger and I felt warmth creeping back into my body. I slowly sat up on the bed, pulling the sheets up to my chest as my back rested on the headboard. “You’re awake..” the nurse smiled warmly as she put her book down and walked over to me. “How do you feel?” She asked, placing her hand on my forehead. “A lot better..” I replied and gasped. My voice was coming back to what it used to be. “I’m glad you’re a lot better now. Your husband was here, but he had an emergency and had to leave. But he’ll be here soon..” she explained and I nodded. I already knew Jonathan was here and I shut my eyes to re
Jonathan“Why did you let him in here?” I asked my assistant and he lowered his head. “He didn’t let me in… I found my way here because you weren’t at home when I arrived. So I just assumed you’d be here because mum and dad were so benevolent to have willed this house to you..” I pinched the space between my brows and inhaled deeply. “I’m sure you don’t want to make a fuss because your darling wife is asleep..” “George…” I groaned in frustration. “Now is really not the time to get on my nerves. Just get out of here and wait for me at home so we can discuss why you’re here all of a sudden..” “That’s no way to welcome your big brother, but I’ll let that slide..” George snorted and walked over to where Mia lay. “So this is the famous wife you’ve been hiding eh?” “Move away from her side..” I warned as I pulled him by the arm away from Mia. “Let her be, and I wasn’t hiding her. You were absent, that's all.” “Where’s the nurse?” I asked and my assistant left the room to go call her
Mia“Good morning ma’am..” the strange man greeted softly, walking over to my bedside. I wanted to move away… to just get up and make a run for it. But something about his presence didn’t scream danger. “Who are you?” I whispered, barely even audible enough for him to hear. “I’m your husband’s assistant…” that word felt almost impossible to hear at this moment. I never thought a day would come when I’d be thrilled to hear that Jonathan was around. My heart leapt for joy, the fear that had wrapped his freezing hands around me suddenly let go. “Jonathan is here?” My voice slowly retrieved its strength as my lips curved into a weak smile. “He is not here right now. We brought you here after we found you at the edge of a thicket. And so he asked me to keep watch over you while he settles a pressing issue somewhere..” he explained and I nodded. Typical Jonathan…. Of course he’d leave my side when I needed him most for some pressing issues. His wife laying helplessly isn’t pressing en
MiaBefore the lights drew closer, I dragged myself up one of the trees around. It was difficult, especially with my sprained ankle. But being more determined to leave here alive was far greater than the pain from my leg. It turned out that the car wasn’t heading my way, I was only able to see the headlights because the car was reversing on the other side of the bushes. “Ugh…” I grunted in frustration. It was getting darker and darker, I had no idea where I was or where to even run, I didn’t even know how to get out of here in the first place. But I knew one thing… I must get out of here. I took out the phone I had slipped out of that old lady’s pocket and tried dialing Jonathan’s number. I still knew it by heart, after all those years. “Answer the damn phone…” I grunted as I held it against my ear. Barely a few rings in, the phone tripped off. Anger surged through my blood as I tapped on the phone, tried to turn it on, yet nothing changed. “Useless!” I groaned, tossing the phone
Mia’s povJonathan didn’t look up from his laptop again and he didn’t say another word either. I stood by his desk, arms folded behind me and I didn’t realize I had been tapping my feet against the floorboard until he glanced at my legs. “That’s an annoying way to call someone’s attention.” His to
Mia’s povJonathan made it a duty to invite me to his study every now and then, seeking my opinion on different decisions and it made my job a lot easier. In his eyes, I was insightful and sharp witted. But he was just walking right into his doom without even knowing. I took note of every company
Mia’s povThe bar smelled heavily of cigarettes and harsh rum. Collins held my hand tightly and pulled me through the crowd and into a secluded area demarcated by a worn out curtain. “How on God’s earth do you even know a place like this Collins?” I pouted as my eyes scanned the place. Torn couche
Mia’s pov“Is it the witch’s hour already?” I mocked as I put my bag down on the table. Clara walked up to me with steady eyes, firm steps and fake tears in her eyes. “Look Mia I know you have every right to be angry, I just thought I’d stop by and do the right thing..” her tone dropped like she w







