ログインCHAPTER 107MICHAEL I remained still in my mother's arms as she hugged me. But soon enough, I gave in and slowly, I wrapped my arms around her too.She audibly sighed as she pulled me closer and I closed my eyes to enjoy the moment. I was scared she was going to disappear again so I didn't want it to end.“How could you be alive? I still can't believe it and I keep wondering if I'm hallucinating” I muttered loud enough for her to hear as we kept hugging and she chuckled.She pulled away from the hug to look at me, a wide smile plastered on her beautiful face and suddenly, she pinched me on the back of my hand, causing me to flinch and wince in shock and pain.“Do you still think you're hallucinating, Michael?” She kept smiling at me while her eyes gazed at me adoringly, the same way she always looked at me before I found her lifeless body on the floor in her room that morning. “Not anymore. Thanks for confirming this for me…” the last word hung on the tip of my tongue as I looked at
CHAPTER 106 MICHAELThe room was quiet. Nobody said a word as they walked up to me and dropped flowers by the coffin. All they gave me was a brief nod. Then they were gone to take a seat and I on the hand said nothing to anyone either.It was a funeral. An unfortunate one that shouldn’t be happening if my father had been cautious about Carlos from the start at that. So there was nothing to talk about. All I was filled with was anger and wishful thoughts.I kept wondering if I would have been able to save my father if I had stayed back with him like he asked me to… but then I also wondered if Taylor would have been successfully saved from Carlos’s clutches if I had stayed back with my father and let Fernandez take charge of saving her.At the end of the many thoughts running through my head endlessly, all I had was many more questions with no answer to any of them.Sighing heavily, I adjusted my jacket as Taylor walked up to me and I still didn’t look at her as she took my hand, linki
CHAPTER 105MICHAEL “We have to go now, Taylor. Are you feeling any better yet?” I asked Taylor, her face cupped in my hands while Fernandez kept watching by the door.She sniffed and wiped what was left of the tears on her face. Then she nodded her head and pulled away from my hold.“Yeah. You're here now so I feel better” she replied while she still avoided my gaze but I felt unsettled. She looked pale, weak and fidgety and she wouldn't even look me in the eyes. I knew the reason why though. I didn't have to think too much to figure it out.She was kidnapped and slapped. Anyone with that experience will be traumatized. What I couldn't decide on though was whether to give her space or not.In silence, I shared a look with Fernandez and he understood what I meant at once. Immediately, he turned around and walked over to join the rest of the men waiting to hear what was next.Less than a minute later, he returned. “I spoke to them, boss. We'll be heading back to report to Mr Rover a
CHAPTER 104MICHAEL “Excuse me, dad. I've got to take this call” I told my father as I stared at my phone with Fernandez's name still displayed while it rang.He nodded, giving me the go ahead and I rushed out of the room to find a private corner where we could talk.“Tell me. What progress have you made so far?” I asked him once I received the call.“Mr Matt tracked the car that your brother took and we just learnt he's at the outskirts of the city. He is definitely with Mrs Rover, boss. I’m sure of it” He informed me and my grip tightened on my phone. “So what do you suggest we do then?” I asked him and he was quiet for a moment.“I think we should get there as fast as we can before it’s too late, boss. Your brother can do something reckless and I know you don’t want Mrs Rover to get harmed” he advised and I nodded, buying his idea because he made a lot of sense.Carlos was a very rash person. He’s hardly thought anything through before doing it. So it was best I got to Taylor as
CHAPTER 103TAYLORI coughed once I regained consciousness and my chest hurt so bad I thought it would cave in. Then I opened my eyes and fear settled in the pit of my already burning chest once I realized I was tied up.My head hurt badly too and I could feel my dried up blood on my forehead thanks to Alissa who knocked me out with the extinguisher. Immediately I recalled what happened to me, the alarms in my head began to blare even more. I realized I was in immense danger and I couldn't help but wonder if Michael was coming to save me already.Was he even going to find me on time to be able to save me? Many thoughts ran through my head as I lay still on the floor while racking my brain to figure out what to do.Though chances of escaping seemed very bleak considering my hands and legs were tied.Another cough let itself out before I could stop it and in less than a minute, I heard footsteps coming closer.The doors before me were pulled open and standing before me was Alissa with
CHAPTER 102MICHAEL“Come on, Fernandez. We're leaving now” I ordered while exiting the house and he was right behind me as we rushed toward the garage where the car waited.I tossed the car key toward him and he caught it, entering the car through the driver's door while I joined him in the passenger's seat.“Take me to my father's place. Right now” I ordered and he nodded before taking off as fast as he could.We arrived in less than an hour and I didn't wait for Fernandez to get the door for me this time as I stormed inside and went toward the living room where my father sat.In silence, I took a seat before him as he held a glass of wine to drink and I didn't say a word. I just let the heavy silence hang between us.He paused when his eyes fell on my bandaged shoulder. Then he looked back up at me and once he read the room, he placed his glass of wine on the table beside him.“We only spoke to each other hours ago and now it's almost dawn. What happened to your shoulder and why t
CHAPTER 93MICHAELWhen the time came to bid Carlos and Blair goodbye as they left for their honeymoon, I stood in front of the crowd, along with Taylor and their father, to watch them both leave.“Have fun, alright? Take your time before you return,” our father said to Carlos. I watched him grin i
CHAPTER 86TAYLOR My eyes twitched as I caught the smell of medicine. Then I opened them to see where I was and the first thing I saw was a white ceiling.I was too weak to move or speak. So I just helplessly stared at nothing while remembering the accident, the dead driver and the sound of the am
CHAPTER 87TAYLOR “You were scared you'd lose me? Why?” I asked as I pulled away from the hug and he paused for a moment as realization filled his eyes. I figured he didn't mean to say that and I killed all hopes in my heart before distancing myself and lying back in bed.“I'd like to go back to s
CHAPTER 88TAYLORI was finally getting discharged after being held back at the hospital for two more days after the big confession incident between me and Michael. After that day, he still stayed by my side in the ward, and it suddenly felt like everything was electrified every time we touched or







