Yes I felt heavy the next morning. I haven't had a proper sleep these past few days. My breath is also hot and it looks like I have a fever. I closed my eyes again when my head hurt. "Oh damn." I woke up when I remembered what happened last night. I would like to think that there is a way out of the situation I am in now. But hearing that devil's threats left me hopeless. I forced myself to get up and prepare for work. I caught up with Dad preparing breakfast when I left the room. He turned to me and smiled awkwardly. I ignored him and went straight to the door. "A-Aren't you going to have breakfast first, Almene?" He chased. I was slightly stunned by what I heard. And the way he's acting like this pissed me off even more. I have many hurtful words to say. And I feel like I can finally be at peace if I let out all the anger I have because of what's happening. I finally faced him and stepped closer. I only stopped when I felt pain in my head. "How did you get into that casino?"
WarningI woke up feeling warm that morning. I gently felt the softness of the bed I was lying on. It was unusually soft to the point of unfamiliarity. I woke up in haste only to be dazzled by the sunlight coming from the window. "She's awake," said a woman's voice. There was a hint of joy in her voice. I tried looking for the one who spoke. I cringed at what I saw. I then roamed my eyes around the large room. It wasn't mine. Where am I? I got up only to feel dizzy and close my eyes because of a headache. "Oh, don't get up yet, dear. You're not fully recovered yet." I tried to see who was speaking. She's somewhat familiar. For a few moments, I remembered what happened the previous day. Right. I rushed to Lideon's hotel, and then I passed out. Does that mean I'm still in the hotel now? But how come their house help is here? "Where am I?" I manage to utter. "You are at Lideon's house, dear. How are you feeling? Do you still have a headache? Oh, I told him he should have taken yo
Goodnight I feel like floating as the stylist helped me get dressed. I'm in a high-end store to try on a few dresses to Lideon's liking. I just finished the spa and salon which is also the bastard’s scheme. I looked at myself in the mirror. My eyes are a little puffy from the headache and fever. If only it wasn't a sin to kill, that man would've ceased to exist in this world. What he's making me do is infuriating. I'm wearing a light peach tube dress. The length is above the knee and it fits my body shape just right. My hair is rolled up into a messy bun and a few strands of hair are on the side of my cheek. My light make-up complimented my fair complexion as well as the accessories. Even so, I couldn't bring to praise myself. Truly I look different with these extravagances on, but that doesn't cover the emptiness I feel. "You look great, Miss Villareal." I smiled lightly at Raul. Somehow I felt better with his presence. He accompanied me to this place and waited patiently with t
BoyfriendI couldn't focus at work the next day. What happened last night always comes to my mind even though it shouldn't. I was caught off guard by what he did. But the knowledge that he did it because there were cameras made me even angrier. What the hell, Almene? "Are you okay?" Julienne asked bringing me back to the present. I was even slightly startled when she patted my hand. "Y-Yes of course," I smiled lightly. Compared to yesterday I feel much better now. And I didn't have anything to do at home either, so I preferred to go to work. Then I will visit the hospital later. "You should eat," said Nathan as he turned his gaze to my food, which I was just playing with. "Y-Yes," I grimaced and went back to eating. Lunch break was about to end when my cell phone vibrated. I immediately became alert when I saw that it was Jade who texted. 'Almene, are you going to the hospital later?' - Jade I dialed her number and she answered after a ring. "Hello, Jade? Is there a problem?
SweetestI didn't know how he found out I was frequent at the hospital. Maybe he had me followed all these days. And that knowledge only intensified my anger. And what did he say? B-Boyfriend? Is he going crazy? "What boyfriend are you talking about? Don't be ridiculous. I have a fiance. And me being in this madness won't change that fact," I whined. His hold on me loosened up but he didn't let go. He looked flustered for a moment and went berserk again. He smirked angrily and tilted his head to the other side. “Perhaps you are forgetting what is at stake here? It's your father's freedom that's at stake here, Miss Villareal. One more act that could ruin my plan and our deal is done," he uttered. I angrily pushed him away and immediately left that place before I explode in anger. I couldn't stop crying from helplessness. And thinking about the possibilities of all of these is killing me. I am on the verge of breaking down. If only it were possible and there was a way to get out of
SmileMy mind went completely blank and I had to knock some sense into myself. And when I realized what he just did, he let go. He even licked his lips while staring and smirking at me. In anger, I gave him strong blows. "You asshole! Pervert!” He was so quick in catching both my hands and pinning them above my head. My eyes widened with what he did. I can't deny I'm afraid, too. God knows what he's gonna do. Especially since it's just the two of us here! He became very serious, amusement was now totally gone. I glared back at him, even when my chest was throbbing so fast because of fear. I’m on the verge of crying too. “Pervert?” He smirked mockingly. "It seems to me that you enjoyed it too," he said with a hint of anger. "I would never enjoy kissing someone like you," I replied firmly. "Really? Let's see," he said and brought his face closer to mine again. I quickly tilted my head to the other side and his lips landed on my cheek. A tear fell from my eye. "Get out. I'm going
DumbfoundedMaybe it was because of the gentle breeze, or the soothing sound of the little waves that resonates every time they clash with each other, or maybe it was the heart of the sun that hits his skin making it glow like the waters being hit by the rays. I don't know. And I refuse to acknowledge whatever it is that he's making me feel. I looked away and gazed at the waves instead, pretending I didn't hear any of them. Nor did I understand the anger that I saw a while ago. "This place is beautiful," I muttered mindlessly. The approaching yacht gradually became more visible in my sight. It stopped just a few meters from the shore. "Is that yours too?" I pointed at the yacht and briefly looked at him. His eyes followed what I was pointing. "Yeah," he said curtly. I nodded trying to fathom in my head how freaking rich his family is to own a chopper and a yacht. I read some magazines featuring them a long time ago. I just didn't pay that much attention because I wasn't interested
Gift"You must have been very surprised, dear. I'm sorry," she smiled at me. I was too stunned to even react to what was happening in front of me. If Lideon hadn't touched me to introduce me, I wouldn't have come back to my senses. Mrs. Danice Martin hugged me lightly after the introduction. While I still seemed to be floating in the air while all that was happening in front of me. We were already seated at their long dining table when she said that. I'm still a little nervous about the questions I might hear. And worst, I didn't know it was Lideon's birthday today. I just hope they don't realize I don't know anything about that stuff. "It's fine," I smiled lightly. "Why? What happened?" Lideon suddenly asked, glancing at the two of us. I simply looked away. "It wasn't anything serious, son. You see, I got so agitated when you said you're finally introducing someone to us. I couldn't wait any longer so I went to see her at her work," she said like a child. I saw Lideon's father s