Se connecterThe top floor was luxurious.It was likely the highest floor of the building.There were only two large rooms, entirely walled in glass so everything inside was visible.Cityscapes to the right, cityscapes to the left. This building was right in the center of the downtown district.Amon strode toward the building on the right.Three long tables waited inside.Two tables faced each other.One long table faced a white projector screen.The automatic glass doors slid open.Amon stepped inside, followed by the board of directors.Amon took a seat directly facing the projector.The seats to his right and left were empty, with nameplates resting on the tables in front of them.William sat to Amon’s right.Gilbert sat to Amon’s left.Tristan was seated next to Gilbert’s empty chair.Since William’s seat was vacant, Amon caught my eye and gestured for me to sit there.Rayhan walked in.I hadn’t noticed him earlier. Had he already been inside the building, refusing to come out and greet Amon?
Amon's personal driver opened the car door that had stopped right in front of the main entrance of Sergio's corporate building.Amon stepped out of the car.The board members hastily piled out of their respective vehicles, walking briskly behind Amon.Andi stepped out of another car with Miller, jogging slightly as they closed in on Amon.Amon was still standing there, waiting for me to get out.I slid my body to the edge of the car seat, welcomed Amon's outstretched hand, and planted my feet on the terrace floor of the building.The board members were already waiting by the door.I turned my head to the side; Helia was seen walking toward me, snatching a strawberry ice cream on a long cone from a female staff member.As soon as Helia got close, she handed it to me. Strawberry ice cream.I glanced toward Amon before taking the ice cream from Helia's hand."Nothing excessive," Amon's voice was calm, warm.I nodded my head.My eyes nearly watered from feeling touched.I grabbed the ice
Amon kissed my lips, lowering his hand from my jaw."Didn't I already tell you... that I love you," I said softly, whispering."No, Wisa," Amon's hand reached for the back of my head, pulling me until I rested against his chest. I was wrapped in his warm embrace."You've never loved me before.""I love you, Amon," I said firmly."You never asked how I was doing. Didn't ask for a phone even though you lost yours. Never asked me for a thing. You..." Amon's voice hitched, "Never missed me, Wisa."My body froze in Amon's embrace.My heart felt like it stopped beating.I gripped the fabric on Amon's back tightly, mulling over his words."You were so indifferent to me that I thought you'd run away from me again.""I'm not going to leave you, Amon.""How am I supposed to believe that after you almost ran away from me twice?" Amon tightened his grip around my waist, as if locking me in place so I couldn't move an inch."That day...""The first time when you chased after my mother, and the sec
William stepped out of the lift.I followed right behind him while undoing the braid in my hair. Tossing it back over my shoulders once the strands were no longer tied down.Amon was still waiting for us beside the hospital room door. His eyes locked onto me, and the happy smile on my face wouldn’t fade away.William stopped, turning to face the door. Gazing through the small glass window right in the middle of it. His body angled slightly in front of Amon.“You put her in this standard ward?” William’s voice was cold, steady.I halted behind William. As Amon’s gaze shifted to him, I glanced through that glass window in the middle of the door.My mouth dropped open on its own. My eyes widened, I froze, my breath catching in my throat. My chest felt heavy.Cassie…Her body was dying right there on the bed. A small tube ran into her nose. One of her legs elevated.I cast my gaze downward, to the floor right next to Amon’s shoes.Amon… did he do that to Cassie?“If you wanted to punish h
Calm.My soul felt calm as if there was nothing left to fear ever since Amon tormented me on top of his bed.The world delivered all the pain until I grew accustomed to it, and all that remained was resignation.Resignation that still endures and takes steps forward.When I’ve already tried my hardest but the result is empty, I’m already used to it.One commotion, drawing a single glance toward me.Even though I had covered myself up perfectly, Rayhan still managed to find me.I took off my glasses, handing them to Helia. I pulled off my mask, stopping my tracks.I smiled warmly... at Rayhan, standing a few steps in front of me.He had just gotten out of his car. His car was parked carelessly by the side of the road, as if this city could never actually punish him."We finally meet again, my little bitch," Rayhan stepped closer.Helia shielded my body.Rayhan’s staff arrived from behind, bypassing Rayhan, rushing toward Helia."Damn..." Helia cursed, "Is that Mr. Belegious?" Helia's v
My steps kept moving forward on the city sidewalk.How long had it been since I was this free, I had even forgotten.A mask covered my face.Clear glasses sat on my eyes.A hat rested on my head.Boots covered my feet.My hair was braided into two pigtails. Both rested in front of my chest.Free...Even though my heart missed Amon so much, this freedom was quite pleasant for me.My steps stopped.Helia, who had been following since earlier, stopped walking too.I turned my head to the side, toward the massive screen in the middle of the street.Right behind the red light.A single pole with four wide screens.All of them were broadcasting a video of Amon meeting with a mayoral candidate.Sergio fully supports Mayoral Candidate James Thorny to lead the city.Clinton always faithfully supports James Thorny.Belegious supports the victory of James Thorny.VOTE NUMBER ONEAmon and the mayoral candidate's hands showed a blue voting card.Then Gilbert came and stood next to James.That mayo
Maybe This Was the Wrong Decision "Confidence? Good. Prove you’re worthy of being mine. Mine don’t run when struck. Mine don’t whimper when scalded. Prove it." A pot of scalding coffee was poured directly over my head. It was hot, thick, and burning. The liquid ran down my face, stinging my eyes,
I stood in front of the private pantry while glancing occasionally toward Amon who was making coffee. The unusual aroma of coffee touched my nose, arousing my appetite and I could only swallow. The sound of the coffee machine broke the silence. Its sound was soft like a musical melody. Every coff
William’s car drove me across the Sergio Causeway. Five kilometers of black water stretched under us. When the iron gates finally groaned open, the mansion rose like a palace from a nightmare. Endless gardens. Hedges trimmed into perfect lines. Fountains catching the sun until it hurt my eyes. It
I thought I could finally break away from Eliana’s family. Turns out luck wasn’t mine to keep. The cruel illusion of freedom shattered before it even began. I didn’t even know what I did wrong. Yet I was being fired like trash, discarded the moment I became inconvenient. "Five million dollars will







