Targeting a teasing smile towards Blake, she said, “What is this? I thought you weren’t the type to enjoy these beauties, but it seems that you are filled with surprises.”“Get down.”At that, Sylvia got down from his back and went back to admiring the surroundings. Such pretty scenes really did bring one’s heart to peace.“I will say yes to even you if you proposed to me here,” Sylvia expressed as she was in her elated mood.Showing pure disgust, he said, “Why will I do that?”“Tch! I was just complimenting the place and you, alright?”Sylvia then rolled up her pants and sat on a rock before dipping her leg inside the stream of water while her eyes were on the waterfall. This was her first time seeing one in reality.Then, her eyes fell on the water, and she could see the small fish swimming past. Blake sat down beside her.“How did you find this place?” Sylvia questioned as she plucked some flowers and started to play with them.“Was searching for a hiding location, and chanced upon
It was humiliating.And also frustrating.Sylvia’s punishment was to write a five thousand word report on how she regretted sneaking out and she wouldn’t repeat it. To make it worse, she had to copy it twenty times.Wasn’t five thousand words too much?According to Liam, she should make it as sincere as possible and no filler words can be used. At that moment, Sylvia wished to take her own life.This man was insane.Writing five thousands words wasn’t the issue here. It was her lack of creativity because she can see herself writing hundred words most. That too would be dragging it.But it’s Liam of course.She never won against him.He confiscated her phone until she was over with writing the report. Sylvia might not have wide range of contact in her phone, but that didn’t make the device any less important to her.That’s why, Sylvia pulled at all-nighter, going through the internet and trying to find tricks on how to make the report as large as possible.At the same time, she pondere
Looking at Blake with a bored expression, Sylvia questioned, “What does it look like we are doing?”Blake’s jaw tightened at it.The tension in the cafeteria grew. Everyone around them had their eyes on them. Sylvia’s eyes then fell on Jennifer who pulled on Blake’s hand.Both of them silently stared at each other before Blake scoffed. Placing his hand around Jennifer’s shoulder, he angrily stalked off.Her eyes narrowed at them as the both of them sat down together.Sylvia then smiled at Nathan.“Right, so, I will talk to you later. I am sorry.”With that, she got up and walked up to Blake’s table. Although he noticed her presence, he refused to look at her, and this got her to speak up, “Didn’t you plan to teach me a new trick in game today? Don’t be sulk here.”The corner of Blake’s lips twitched.“I don’t think you need me to teach you. You shouldn’t have difficulty in finding people.”Sylvia thoughtfully nodded her head.“Well, you aren’t wrong about it.”He stared at her fiercel
Inside the class, Sylvia tapped her finger on the table, wondering whether she was being too harsh or lenient. Nonetheless, she did feel happy to learn that her artwork got others interested.It would be embarrassing if it went unnoticed.However, with the way it blew up, it wouldn’t surprise her if the content gets deleted soon. After all, the other party was Blake. He shouldn’t let this circulate for long.Her attention was distracted when the door to the classroom slammed opened loudly. Loud stomping was heard after it. Sylvia turned her head at that to see an enraged figure standing in front of her.“What the fuck is wrong with you!?” he yelled.Sylvia feigned confusion in her eyes.“What do you mean?”That only got him further pissed off. Reacting aggressively, he threw off the books and stationaries from her table, making Sylvia flinch.“What are you doing right now?” Sylvia glared at him, but the ferocity in her eyes didn’t match up with his. She got up.“Delete it,” he ordered
This made Sylvia raise the career planning form in her hand.“I don’t know what to do with this,” she expressed, “what are you choosing?”“Computer engineering,” he answered, “it had been my dream for a while.”“Good for you,” Sylvia responded with envy in her eyes. “I don’t know if I should choose money or my dreams. Then again, earning a lot of money is my dream.”Nathan laughed.“What does your parents think?” questioned Nathan.Sylvia sighed.“My mom is an airhead. I would be an idiot to trust her. She would probably say something in the line of pursue your dreams.”Sylvia shook her head.“Maybe that’s what you should do. It wouldn’t be fun to get stuck up with studying something you aren’t interested in,” Nathan pointed out.“I don’t know. I was always more attracted by the thought of money.”°°°On that day, Sylvia was called to Liam’s office. She wondered what the matter was regarding when she stepped into his office.“Sit down.”And that’s what she did.Then, he started, “I re
Sylvia was taken aback by Blake’s presence. From his expression, he appeared to be displeased to be here.“What are you doing here?” she questioned.“Get up,” he ordered.Under that gaze of his, she felt very much nervous. Therefore, while trying to climb up, she slipped, causing her palms to harshly slide against the rough surface. A wince escaped from her lips. The fall made her hurt her ankle.This made Blake frown at her.“What are you? A child?”“What’s it to you? Mind your own business, and get lost from here,” she retorted.“Why should I? Seeing you so pathetic puts me in a great mood,” he expressed.Sylvia was almost convinced that he came here to watch her be miserable. Although annoying, she could only resort to annoying him. Holding in on the pain, she attempted to climb up while hoping she doesn’t fall down again and end up hurting worse.As she struggled, she heard the footsteps. Before she could process it, she was picked up and carried to the top before being placed dow
Whose daughter did he take her to be?“What do you plan on doing to me?” Sylvia questioned. Her voice might seem calm on the outside, but inside she was entirely a mess.“That depends on how your father responds,” he replied.Wasn’t her father dead ages ago?What sort of response was he expecting from a corpse that had already decomposed?Was Liam taken as her father?He was her stepfather after all.Sylvia nodded.She didn’t know whether or not asking questions would make him mad. That’s why, she stayed careful. Although they didn’t plan on killing her, who knew whether or not they would physically harm her?That’s why, she decided it was better to not create a fuss.The man leaned towards her and grabbed on to her face. His hold wasn’t gentle, and his breath made her almost scrunch up her nose in disgust. Who knew that garbage he inhaled in before coming here?“Aren’t you pretty obedient? It’s sort of boring. I thought you would put up more of a fight.”Sylvia was lost on how to res
Sylvia was alone on the bed when she woke up the next morning. There was a hint of sense of loss in her chest before she got over it and sat up on the bed. Following that, she washed up before heading downstairs. There was a dull fear remaining within her, and being alone in her room increased that. That’s why, she was quick to leave her room. It was little late to have breakfast. When Sylvia head downstairs, her steps stopped at the sight of Liam. The man’s eyes fell on her, scrutinizing her. “Thank you,” Sylvia expressed. It was indeed because of Liam that she got abducted. However, he had the choice of not going through trouble and abandoning her. But he didn’t choose to do so. There was no way he didn’t suffer from losses by choosing to rescue her in that manner. And for Sylvia, being treasured was a foreign feeling. Regardless of how she normalized not being cared for, in the end, she did crave for love. “What are you thanking me for? It’s my responsibility. And I apologize