RIX's P.O.V.Harley was fuming, he ran into Cartier’s family company. Well, it wasn't that far from the retail store I'm buying from.Damn! I almost forgot how mad he could become!"HARLEY, STOP!" I shouted, but I found it hard to catch up with him. "Gosh. HARLEY! STOP, PLEASE!"But he won't listen. He kept on running, and he was now at the gate!"Mr. Guard, could you help me with this?" I asked, pertaining to the papers I'm holding. He nodded and took all of them from me. I told him to just hold it for me and I will get back to him once I finished fixing the fucking mess that is about to happen. “Where’s Apollo’s desk?” he asked at the front desk. The front desk manager, Sheila, was shocked. For the first time, someone budged in. "Sir, do you have an appointment with Mr. Cartier?"Harley bangs the desk. "TELL ME WHERE THE FUCK HE IS!""HARLEY!" I shouted. "Don't start a scene here, please!" I said, pulling his arm. I can feel my voice cracking. But he just threw away my hand
RIX’s P.O.V.I don’t know what happened last night. But the way everything ended in silence just solved the awkward surrounding between the three of us. Apollo has nothing to do now. I've decided. All I wanted was to work at the club. Besides, the only reason he doesn’t want me to work is because of his father’s suspicion. But it won't happen again, I’ll make sure of it.I could say that my company is working at night, I mean the corporate workers. As for now, I won't think of it yet. There are more problems to think of yet, and one of them is my brother. I woke up early in the morning, feeling anxious as I prepared to go to the hospital to visit my brother, Andrei. I looked at the clock, and it was already 7:30 in the morning. I hurriedly got dressed, did my makeup, and checked if this was already okay. Before leaving the house, I left a note for Apollo, telling him that I was going to the hospital and would be back soon.As I was about to leave the house, I saw Jade sitting
RIX's P.O.V.Jade fell asleep, maybe because she’s been tired playing with Andrei. Andrei’s sleeping too. He sounded tired but happy. I'm sure, today has been filled with love and enjoyment because of Jade. It wasn't that bad bringing jade after all. Between Apollo and I, No one spoke after that. Both of us were lost in nothingness.We sat in silence for a few moments, both lost in our own thoughts.When I looked at him, his gaze was lost on me. We're looking at each other. I could feel the tension between us, the unspoken feelings that hung in the air. I can feel my heart knocking so fast.It accelerated so fast. Hmm. His gaze suddenly lost in my neck. His eyes are now looking at my lips.Oh god, his face is getting closer to me, I can feel my heart beat so fast. I was lost in the art of his face. The way he gulped and his Adam’s apple moved. God damn it. His hands are lost in my neck, caressing it as if it was his own. Then his lips are almost to meeting mine. But ju
Apollo’s P.O.V.When I went home, I decided to meet with my cousins, Michael, Harold, and Seb. I've asked my cousins to meet me at the condo.They brought some chips cola and whiskey to drink. That was their sole purpose why they met, to have a drink. It's been a while since we've talked about this and had this kind of hangout.As Seb took a piece of a chip which is called Piattos, he sat beside Apollo and started teasing him. "I know why you're smiling!!" I looked at Seb nonchalantly, waiting for the next words that will come out of his mouth. Michael rebutted "Yeah! You know what, after your ex-girlfriend, I've never seen you smile like that! What's my name again?"Harold ate the last piece of chips of Piattos that Seb has been eating since a while ago and then he replied, "Ivy."Michael and Seb did the high five with Harold and then they laugh as they tease me. I rolled my eyes while shaking my head. "It’s been a long time, why do you keep on bringing her up? Can we just dri
Beatrix’s P.O.V.Michael suddenly felt a pang of anger in his chest. "Yes, she's just your employee. But does that mean that you really have to be so rude to her?” "Rude?” asked Apollo. "I wasn't being rude I was just being me. Maybe she has forgotten who I really am because I was being so kind to her. But I'm not. And as far as I can remember, I even told you to tell that phrase to her when you abduct her, right?"Seb was feeling irritated. He couldn’t take Apollo’s words anymore.He was having this urge of punching his cousin but he was still trying his best to keep it between his toes.Seb answers, "And you're really acting upon it?"I can't help but burst into tears. They were all arguing because of me and I don't know what to do. Harold, who has been so quiet the whole time, started banging on the door to catch our attention, especially Apollo. Even my display of emotion had been interrupted because of his loud banging. "If you can’t protect a woman that you like, then stop
3rd P.O.V.It's been a week since the moment Apollo acted insane, cold, grouchy, and weird toward Beatrix. Ever since that, Beatrix had never been so bubbly as she was before. It's after lunch and she decided to visit Charis before going to the hospital to visit Andrei. Beatrix walked into Charis' apartment, taking a deep breath as she took off her coat. She had been so busy with her brother that she had not seen Charis for a while. Beatrix has also been so busy that she forgot how to look after herself. She's been devastated, out of herself, and did not bother to smile.Harley was already there, seated at the kitchen table, sipping on a cup of coffee. Beatrix gave him a quick nod before heading towards the couch, where Charis was sitting with a book in her hand."Hey, Rix! How's Andrei doing?" Charis asked, looking up from her book.Beatrix smiled, feeling relieved to have some company. "He's doing better. He's awake now, so I decided to stay with him in his room."Harley nodded
3rd P.O.V."I can't believe you would do this to me, Apollo," Beatrix said, her voice shaking with emotion.Apollo didn't respond. He just continued to comfort his crying fuck buddy, ignoring Beatrix completely.Beatrix couldn't take it anymore. She turned around and started to walk away, tears streaming down her face. Apollo's father, who had been watching the whole thing, followed her."Beatrix, wait," he called after her.Beatrix stopped and turned to face him, wiping the tears from her eyes."Please, Dad, I just want to go home," Beatrix said, her voice barely above a whisper."Beatrix, I'm sorry for what happened tonight. I didn't know that she was going to do that," Mr. Cartier said, looking genuinely apologetic."It's not just that, Dad. Apollo has been acting strange towards me lately, and I don't know why," Beatrix said, feeling a lump in her throat."I know, Beatrix. That's why I set up this date for you two. I wanted you to reconnect and work things out," Mr. Cartier, looki
3rd P.O.V.As Beatrix sat at the bar, Harley and Charis joined her, each taking a seat on either side of her. Harley slid her a drink, and Charis gave her a sympathetic smile.Harley spoke first. "So, what's going on with you and Apollo? I saw him storm out of here earlier."Beatrix sighed. "He's so closed off, Harley. I don't know what to do. Every time I try to get closer to him, he pushes me away."Charis chimed in. "Maybe he's just not ready yet. You have to be patient."Beatrix shook her head. "I don't know if I can be patient anymore. I want to be with him, but I don't want to keep waiting around for him to change his mind."Harley frowned. "But what about your brother? Isn't he your top priority right now?"Beatrix's face fell. "Of course he is. But that doesn't mean I can't have a life too."Charis nodded. "You're not being selfish, Beatrix. You deserve to be happy too."Beatrix took a sip of her drink and sighed again. "I just don't know if it's worth it. All this stress and