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CHAPTER 140: CAUGHT IN A LIE
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Grooming Our Love CHAPTER 141: ELENA'S TRUTH
MICHAEL"What's the catch, Elena?" I squinted my eyes at her. "First, you tried to hurt my wife. Second, you supported your father's insanity, and now you're telling me that you wanted to help me?"I sat on the visitor's chair in front of Elena, who had just been released from the hospital after she hurt herself.Her face showed that she was going through a lot. Her eyes conveyed thousands of truths, the feelings she had failed to express. I suddenly wondered if the Elena I had first met was really her."It wasn't my choice," she uttered, her voice quivering as she spoke. Her eyes darted around as she fumbled with her fingers resting on the cold table."What do you mean?"Studying her now, it's easy to see that her mentality isn't stable yet. But she had a lot to reveal, and I was all ears.Jack had mentioned to me that she kept mumbling about my family's safety, that her father would do anything to threat us again.I had reached out to the authorities for help, and as expected, Detec
Grooming Our Love CHAPTER 142: SILENT STORMS
NATASHA"Boxes of pizza and barbecues, a party tonight. And for what? Damage control?"Baby, I got you something," Michael uttered from behind me while I folded the clothes I took from the laundry. "I heard that pregnant women crave foods that they don't eat much, so... pickles?"How dare this guy?I want to know what he's into that makes him so gutsy like this. Does this friend of his a woman? What did they do? Why did he have to lie to me?He wants to keep something from me? Fine, he could, but he should never expect me to tolerate it because what I'm about to do to him is the silent treatment. He has to stomach it until I miss him, which will happen once he explains everything to me.Do I have to say something? No, he has to figure it out himself."And uh-- our mom and dad are downstairs, and I believe your sister is on her way here. I had a call from Richie just a few minutes ago; he said they were stuck at a checkpoint just a mile away from here," he said, trying to catch my atte
Grooming Our Love CHAPTER 143: THE ULTIMATUM
MICHAEL Upon my arrival at the institution, the area was swarming with authorities. Ambulances, police vehicles, and firetrucks were parked at the entrance. On the third floor, three glass windows had been shattered. From where I stood, I could see investigators examining the scene. "This is messed up," Aaron remarked from behind me. I didn't know that this will really happen. Elena was being true, and that only means, my family isn't safe. I have to call more security for them. "Aaron, go back to the house, make sure that they're safe. And call in more security," I instructed, handing him the key as he swiftly drove off. I attempted to slip through the crowd of onlookers and media clamoring for information. The buzz was deafening. A uniformed individual spoke through a megaphone, instructing people to move back as barriers were set up. "Mr. Montero!" A reporter approached me, and I was immediately surrounded by people with flashing cameras and microphones pointed in
Grooming Our Love CHAPTER 144: BOUNDED HANDS
NATASHALaura's laughter from behind me is making me feel more agitated. The more my family ignores what's going on, the more burdened I feel.What if something happens to Michael? I could never accept that, not now that I'm carrying his child and we're getting married.My finger fumbled with the engagement ring he gave me, sitting right on top of the wedding ring that made us official even without standing in front of the altar."Loosen up, Nat, he's going to be fine," Richie's soothing voice woke me up from spacing out. I lifted my head just to see him swaying Nathaniel, who's currently dozing off in his arms.Taking a deep breath, I nodded and showed a hint of my smile. "I know," I simply uttered, but still, I entertained the uneasiness I feel in my heart."You know Michael is a very reckless and stubborn man, but I know he will move mountains just to get all of this through."That was Michael, persistent and never knowing how to give up. I envy him for being strong, for being able
Grooming Our Love CHAPTER 145: THE HERO
MICHAEL"He asked to go there. Alone," I informed Detective Han while trying to keep myself composed.They got my family, they got Aaron. How am I supposed to think straight?My wife is strong, I know that. But I don't trust those motherfuckers that they won't hurt my wife. They already broke in, killed the guards, and had my family's hands bound."Did they ask for anything in return? Money? Anything?" Detective Han asked, to which I shook my head negatively."He just said that he wanted me to go there. Alone," I replied, tapping the heel of my shoe on the ground. My hands are fumbling through my keys; I can't wait any longer. "He told me to surrender myself."My wife needs me.Whatever it costs to set her free, even if it's me, I'd do it."We will construct a concrete plan, just stay put," Detective Han offered me the same chair he had been giving me for twenty minutes now."We're wasting time," I grumbled, feeling how my sweat rolls down my skin on a chilly night. "I have to go ther
Grooming Our Love CHAPTER 146: ELENA'S FALSITY
NATASHATime was ticking, and my heart seemed to fail with every passing second. I kept my mouth shut, even as the man who had us tied up bore a hole in me with his gaze."This is itching my fingers to pull the trigger," he murmured, tossing aside the fork he used to eat the skewered meat Dad Quintus had grilled.The clanking noise made my shoulders tense, gasping for air as I closed my eyes.I could feel a sudden pain in my stomach. My baby, no! I had to stay calm.Breathing in through my nose and exhaling slowly through my mouth, thinking about Michael calmed me, but I couldn't help feeling even more nervous.Every footstep the man took decorated the air with silence, a noise I didn't want to hear. The tapping of the soles of his shoes described menace, and I felt threatened every second.The smell of his odor clung to danger. I could smell it, and I could feel the approaching distress."Hey, you," he pointed at one of his men who was shamelessly feasting on the food from the table
Grooming Our Love CHAPTER 147: BILLIONAIRE'S POWER
MICHAELI could barely hold the wheel. My hands were sweating. I was a bit on edge, thinking about getting caught in an accident for getting too distracted."We're three cars behind you, Mr. Montero. We got your back," Detective Han said over the phone. "I have my team keeping an eye on your house. Just one wrong move from them, and they're all canceled.""Thank you, Detective."I feared not being held captive, but for my family.There were no words coming from any criminal's mouth that I could trust. All I knew was that while the sharks were around, I needed to keep myself from bleeding. But my family was the bait. I would let my blood stain the sea."I've arrived at the house, Detective," I announced as I pulled over in front of the gates. "Take the shot when I'm in the open.""We got you, Mr. Montero."Leaving everything inside the car, I hopped out, looking around, counting how many visible eyes were on me.The concrete floor felt like it was getting hotter with every step I took,
Grooming Our Love CHAPTER 148: THE ONLY CHOICE
NATASHATwo months after the incident, I've become more cautious about what's around me, the people I encounter, and the smallest details that I could see.Michael told me everything, what happened before the incident and after.I figured out that Elena manipulated everything and he admitted to me that he also fell for her trap. He said that he thanked me, or else, he would have secured the wrong person.The aftermath, everything became a lot different than before. It's like everyone believed that we have moved on, but we haven't. Or is it just me who can't move forward?The aroma of the caffeine reached my senses as I stirred the coffee with a spoon, standing by the sink, my eyes looking through the window and found Michael heading to the back door while wiping his greasy hands."I finally fixed it, didn't I say so?" He proudly uttered as he opened the back door. "I'm Michael Montero, baby." He came close to me, and I immediately stopped him."Oh my God, Michael. Don't you touch me w
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