“How could this happen?! Why would Aviana go missing?!” We are now inside the car on our way back to the city. Cameron received a call earlier from Cassandra saying that our daughter is missing. I am now panicking and anxious as well as angry. We just left her, not even for a day yet, and now she’s missing?!“Babe, you have to calm down.”“Stop telling me to calm down! I can’t calm down when our daughter is missing!”“I said calm down!” I was startled when Cameron suddenly shouted. This is the first time he yelled at me. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to raise my voice on you. Babe, nothing will happen if you keep on panicking. We will not find Aviana even if you shout and panic all day! We have to find her, and for us to do that we have to be rational, alert and calm. Okay?”I realized that he was right. I wouldn’t be able to find Via at this state. Why does this keep happening anyway?! We’re just enjoying ourselves earlier but then this suddenly happened?!Minutes later, we arrived at the Za
“It’s been twenty-four hours! That’s it! I’m not going to sit here and just wait for the police to find my daughter!” I was about to leave but Cameron stopped me. “You can’t leave! All our men are looking for her. We are using almost all resources we have to find our daughter.” “Then what do you want me to do?! Are you not worried that something could have or could happen to her even for just a second of us sitting her?!” “I AM WORRIED AS FUCK!” I just wiped the tears that escaped from my eyes when Cameron yelled. “Do you think I’m not thinking that way?! I am, Savannah! Don’t act like you’re the only parent of Aviana! I am her father too! I am scared, terrified, that something unfortunate is happening to our daughter, but I’m just trying my best to stay strong for you and for her! I can’t let you go out because Jackson is also roaming around Casterdale! What if something bad happens to you? Will you let me find you and Aviana alone?! Aviana needs you and I can’t let you go missing
“Babe? You have to eat.” I am currently at the balcony starring at the sky when Cameron came. “I don’t want to.” “I didn’t ask if you want to eat or not. Food is essential. You have to eat.” “I’ll eat later.” “Babe—” “Just leave me alone! I’ll eat later!” I angrily shouted as I turn around. “Being stubborn won’t help us find Aviana! Stop doing this to yourself! You’re just making things harder!” I turned away and just took a deep breath while holding back my tears. “Savannah, being like this won’t help us find our daughter. Aviana needs us, so we have to stay strong.” “I... I keep thinking that all of this is happening because of me. Our daughter has to suffer because of all the mean things I did in the past.” I turned around and looked at Cameron. “How can I eat when I’m not sure if Aviana already ate? How could I sleep when I don’t know if Aviana is comfortable wherever she is? Cameron, I feel bad for doing to this to you. You are also her father, and I know that! But I keep
We left the Zach’s residence and went to our mansion to talk with dad. I was anxious on the whole ride. I feel like talking with dad would be tougher than dealing with the kidnappers.Minutes later we arrived. I saw dad as soon as I entered the house.“Dad—”“I saw the broadcast, and you know my answer. Also, if you’re going to pay that ten million, make sure not to get it from the company.”See? See what kind of man he is?! I wanted to shout, curse and call him names but I have to control my anger knowing that I’m asking him a favor.“Dad, I know you don’t care about Aviana. You never cared about us, your own children, so why would you care for your granddaughter? I know—”“You’re the one asking me a favor but you dare talk to me like that?!”“Sir, please... we want to bring our daughter back,” Cameron pled.“Then think of another way. It’s your responsibility as parents.” I lost it. I laughed as I glare at him.“Responsibility as parents? Who are you to say that to us when you never
I went back to the car where Cameron is waiting.“What happened?” he asked as soon as I entered.“I thought I was going to die there. What about dad? Did he arrive?” “Not yet, did they tell you anything?”“Nothing. They told me nothing. I wasn’t even allowed to ask any questions!” I drank a whole bottle of water because of nervousness. “This is not the first time someone aimed a gun on me, but that was scarier this time. Their aura was different. They really look like some professional killers who can really easily kill me at one shot.”“Because they are in an organization. Who knows, they could be a mafia?”“M-Mafia?!”“Let’s head back home first.” We hurriedly headed back home. Everyone was monitoring dad by the body camera he’s using.“He just arrived?” I asked.“Yes, he just did,” Stefano answered.“Damn! It’s spooky and creepy. Can dad handle that?” Sylvester said. Which was answered by mom.“Your dad isn’t a child anymore. If he has the guts to cheat, he would also have the gut
“No! No! On the left!” “Use the sniper!” “I said left!” “No! Now we’re dead! It’s game over! We lost the game!” “How could the great-genius Stefano lose a simple game?!” “What simple?! It’s hard and also stupid! What kind of person would be alive even after five shots of bullet? Is that dude immortal?” “It’s a game character! It’s fictional! What kind of boring life did you live that you don’t even know how game logic works?!” I just shook my head and sighed as I listen to the childish fight of my brothers. It’s been three weeks and I’m now having the last fit for my wedding gown, and I don’t know why those boys came with me and mom for the fit check. They’re so noisy like a child. “I can’t believe the famous Harris brothers are this playful,” said by the gown designer who’s helping me dress-up. “Yeah, I’m like taking care of three toddlers at this point.” “You’re all set! Wow, the gown looks to pretty on you! Of course, you’re the great Savannah Harris after all.” “It’s goo
We are now having a family dinner, together with the Zach, at a fancy restaurant and I keep glaring at Sylvester who’s sitting across me. Since mom brought out the topic about Cassandra earlier at lunch, he’s been pissing me off by pushing the idea of him dating Cassandra.I gave him death glares but he just smirked and wink like he’s teasing me.“The wedding will be in a week. It’s been postponed for so long, and finally it’s happening,” Cameron’s father said.“What difference would it bring? This ceremony is just for formality after all.” I turned to dad who didn’t even bother lifting his gaze when speaking. I wanted to say something but I just stopped and controlled myself.“I’m sure you’ll be the most gorgeous bride! I’m so excited to see you on your wedding gown, dear,” Cameron’s mom said, trying to brighten up the mood. I just smiled at her as I take a bite from my food.“Where are you two planning to go for honeymoon—” Cassandra wasn’t even done yet, but me and Cameron firmly s
“Cass!” “I’m holding you! You won’t fall. Just trust me.” “Aren’t we there yet?” “We are! Just few more steps!” Two days passed and today, the bachelors party and bridal shower are happening simultaneously. I’m blindfolded while Cassandra is assisting me. I actually said I don’t want this since I don’t really have friends to go with, but Cassandra won the argument. “We’re here!” “Can I take off the blindfold now?” “Yes!” I took it off and blinked for a few times. “Surprise!” When my vision was cleared, I looked around and saw Irene. “Irene? Why are you here?” “Same question. Why am I here? It’s not like I can decline the offer of the Cassandra Zach.” Cassandra pulled me and Irene closer. “What’s with you two? Aren’t you cousins? Both of you are the only female Harris, you should have been besties!” “Besties? Yeah, right. More like mortal enemies,” I said. “Come on! Forget the past and try to build a friendship! The three of us would be besties from now on!” “I can’t belie