"Celeste Astraea Cortezi, I want you to continue finding her" Sain voice is calm yet serious. I could see him through my peripheral vision but I couldn't read what's on his mind. I couldn't see anything in his eyes, all I could sense is his eagerness to find Celeste Astraea Cortezi. Why? What's his reason for finding her? He is not even related to that name. I tighten my grip on the cup of tea I am holding. I keep my eyes focus on my plate pretending that I am not interested with their conversation, by my ears are attentive with their every word. I need to know the reason why he wants to find that Celeste Astraea Cortezi. "I assigned that task to Colesio" Sixto started and lean on the chair. "You're aware how long we been finding her but we didn't find any trace that will lead us to her. It's been fifteen years, but we didn't find any clue about her wherebouts"Sain's jaw clench and his brows furrowed. "You're just basically telling me that she's already dead" I bit the inside
"What is happening?" I ask, voice lace with confusement.I am not someone who easily gets panic because I am used to experience dangerous situation where I need to decide quickly or else I die. But then, that was me when I am Herravie for sure Selena is not like Herravie. I need to act according to the situation we are facing and looking Sain right now, I think something happen."I need to bring you home" he replied as he walk fast, obviously rushing. I am having a hard time to cope up his pace. Our height difference is too obvious, his legs are long and strong. His huge footsteps is nothing compared to mine. If he is not holding my wrist, probably I was already left behind. I look back and there I saw Vencer following us while talking someone through his phone. They are all look bothered but at the same time calm. You could notice that they move fast but they are not panicking. It just prove that they are always ready in unexpected situation because they know what they are doing a
My lips form into a thin line when I saw six men surround us and point their guns on our direction. I felt instantly shifted into the fearless Herravie couldn't stop myself to be protective with my own safety knowing that Sain, my husband is not here with me.I don't trust Vencer, I cannot trust him my safety. There is one thing inside my head right now, I need to save myself. I can't die because I haven't killed Sain Czar yet, I am still at the beginning of my revenge. I can't die while I am on a mission.I silently gritted my teeth and simply roam my eyes around to check the six men that surround us. I narrowed my eyes trying to find something that will lead me what organization they came from, unfortunately, I saw nothing. But there is one thing I am certain about, they planned all of these. I now understand why Sain doesn't want me to go alone. Perhaps he is thinking that its a trap to separate him to me which is true. Everything make sense now..."Vencer, unlock the door" I whis
"This is not gonna happen again" A dangerous low-pitched voice rang around the whole room, it sounded heavy and deep as if it is controlled that made me frown and slowly open my eyes. The smell of antiseptic with undertones of artificial fragrance mix the scent of air freshener that instantly filled my nostril. I roam my eyes around and my eyes narrow, a bit irritated with the bright light coming from the open window. I don't need to ask where I am because I am fully awake right now although I felt a bit weak as if my strength was all drained out from my body. The huge hospital room feels suffocating because of the smell of fresh blood coming from the wound on the side of my forehead which I couldn't remember how I get it. The only thing I can recall is that fucking man who dare to cut my flesh without knowing my identity. I gritted my teeth silently and fisted my hand before I turn to the left side of the room. I wasn't surprise when I saw Sain facing his back at me while talking
"Because Sain Czar Ildefonso promised me that he will protect me at all cost"Apollo's face become serious even more. His dark brown eyes that really suit him turn dead with emotion. I suddenly couldn't read what's on his mind as if he intentionally block me for the first time. I try to reach him but he step back and didn't let me held his arm.His jaw clench. "You trust him?" His voice is lace with disbelief with a mixture of disappoint me. I bite the inside of my mouth and shake my head."T-That's not-""You trust the son of the man who killed your parents?" He cut me off. "Fuck" he blurt out. My lips move but there's no voice came out from me. My mind is screaming, wanting to say 'no' but I couldn't put it into words. I couldn't utter a word and I don't know why. I know to myself that I don't trust Sain Czar but then I felt like I am holding to his promises when supposedly, I shouldn't. "Answer me, Herravie" His voice changes and almost sound like Dad. Displeased is written on
I watch his back. He held the door open and cock his head to the side where he could see me. I stopped, a decade of emotion swirled up inside getting along with my heart that turn into a gooey mess. But the unexplainable emotion that kick in couldn't seen in my void expression face. I am good at that. I am good at pretending..."Be good, Little" "I will..." I assure him.My gaze remain on the closed door. I was just drag back to my reverie when I heard Mr. Castania intentionally cleared his throat to get my attention. "It seems like you two are getting along just fine" he commented. I mentally smack my head. I almost forgot that they were also inside the room. "Because that's what I need to do. We need to get along, I need to make him trust me so that I easily finished this mission" I replied."You need to be careful, Hija. You can't make a mistake that will lead him to doubt you" be warned."I know..."I took a breath and casually turn to look at them.I flash a weak smile. "I'm
"I'm sorry, Dad..." I whisper and bit my lower lip. "I'm really sorry""That's alright, at least we're now aware that we need to closely monitor the Averrius Syndicate" he understandingly replied. "I will wait for your next update"I took a deep breath when I felt the heaviness inside my chest. This is my first time doing this and it bothers me. I was like betraying the family who accepted me. "I will keep this incident to your brother Apollo. If ever he tried to reach you, don't say anything to him. You know that young man very well, he might do unnecessary things that will complicate your mission" he sigh. My shoulder fell and instinctively run my fingers through my hair. He will surely get mad once he knew what Apollo did."Actually Dad, one of the reason why I called you was because of Apollo..." I carefully started, afraid what will be his response."What do you mean?" "He," I bit my bottom lip and massage my temple. "He came here in the hospital pretending as a nurse" A loud
"Selena!"I open my eyes and gasp for air. The house covered with fire disappear and the clean white painted ceiling filled my vision. Realization slowly kick in while breathing heavily. My muscles are still on tension and the fast palpitation of my heart reminds me that even I am no already in reality, my mind, my soul are still there, trap inside that nightmare. Past is chasing me. It never stop chasing me. I clutch my blanket as I felt the pinch of pain inside my chest. No matter how I tried to calm down and remind myself that everything will be alright after I avenge my family, hesitation and doubt still lurking on the corner of my head. I don't know where did it came from, but the uncertainty always makes me feel small, suffocated, and weak."Selena darling, are you alright?" I flinch when I felt a strong firm hand touch mine. My gaze turn to the direction of that husky baritone voice and I was greeted by his deep dark grey soulful eyes that glistening of something that I refus