Se connecterI stayed frozen in the restroom for several minutes while Serenity kept asking if I knew those girls or why they hurt me.I just stared at her, unable to answer. What was I supposed to say? That they pulled my hair just because they found out I’m a Salazar? That would only make her think it’s connected to what happened in the past. And I’m not even sure if it really is.I want to be sure first before I tell them… or maybe I won’t tell them at all. It will only make my family more afraid. We’re just starting to be okay. I don’t want to be the reason everything falls apart again.Serenity and I went home after what happened. We didn’t go back to our table anymore. I just texted Sara that we had to leave because of an emergency.“Serenity, I don’t know, okay? I don’t know them, and I don’t know why they hurt me!” I stopped and shut my eyes tightly. “I didn’t do anything to them. They just did it out of nowhere.”Serenity finally stopped asking and leaned back against the taxi seat. We we
I stepped back when one of the unfamiliar women moved forward.“You sure she’s a Salazar?” the woman asked in a condescending tone as she approached me. She looked me up and down, her brows furrowing.“Daphne, I know what I’m saying,” Analise answered calmly. “Alaric himself said that girl is a Salazar.”The one Analise called Daphne let out a laugh. “If Alaric knows she’s a Salazar, don’t you think she already suffered because of him?” she said, raising a brow at me. “What do you think, Analise?”Daphne stopped right in front of me and lightly slapped my face twice. “You have a pretty face for a Salazar.”Another girl laughed—the one beside Analise. Meanwhile, Analise just stared at me sharply.“Probably… but that doesn’t mean we can’t be mean to her. After all… she is a Salazar. This is our chance to finally do something,” the girl beside Analise said.I turned my face away when Daphne slapped me again. The other girl laughed at what she did before walking closer too. I stepped back
We got home at dawn, Jessica and I. We even had dinner before Tita Margaux allowed us to leave. I feel like everything happened so fast. Jessica and Tita got along quickly. I’m not seeing it as something bad. I just hope she’s doing it with pure intentions. Because Tita Margaux is really kind to everyone.Jessica happily waved at me as she got off the pedicab. I waved back before telling the driver to keep going. Magnus was supposed to take us home, but he suddenly left because of an emergency with his dad. He had to go immediately, so we just commuted home.When I got home, I was already tired so I fell asleep right away. That’s why I only saw Alaric’s missed calls the next day. He had three texts.[It’s alright.]His reply to my message saying I couldn’t go when he offered to pick me up.[Answer my call.]This was his next text when I ignored his call because I was already inside Magnus’ house.[Answer your damn phone.]That was his last text.My eyes widened when I read that. I had
We all got out of the car when we arrived at Magnus’ house. It was still the same, but I noticed a small change.We were about to go inside when my phone suddenly vibrated. I stopped walking. Neither Magnus nor Jessica noticed, so I was left behind.When I checked my phone, I saw Alaric was calling. Damn! I completely forgot about my mission. I was supposed to find out if the Ferrers were the enemy of my family! And I’m here at Magnus’ house! He doesn’t want me meeting Magnus!I answered the call when I saw Magnus and Jessica already go inside.“Hello…” I greeted. I could feel my chest beating faster from nervousness.“Where are you? You’re not replying to my texts,” he asked in a low voice.I shifted. “I’m at Aunt’s place. I spent the whole day with my cousin at work, so I couldn’t check my phone.”He sighed, and I noticed the annoyance in it. “But that shouldn’t be the reason why you’re forgetting about your boyfriend, Seraphina.”I rolled my eyes. “I didn’t forget you!”“Really? No
I was really shocked by what I found out. I never thought this was how they saw their lives. Before, everything was fine. Yes, Magnus and his parents were a big help to us, but Aunt was never jealous before. They knew how much the Zarcenos helped us, and they never showed any envy. Only now. Well, I don’t want to see it that way. Maybe they just want to get closer to the Zarcenos too, so they have someone to rely on when problems come.Even though I felt uncomfortable with what I learned, I couldn’t leave Jessica. This was the first time she cried in front of me, and I just couldn’t bring myself to say goodbye. So instead, I accompanied her to work while explaining that my life isn’t really that good either.“You can’t say that. You only struggled when you suddenly broke up with Magnus. And after almost a year, you got a job. Now your dad is working again.”I pressed my lips together. I couldn’t argue with her because, in some way, she was right. But we still struggled.“But us, couz,
The next morning, I woke up early. It was the weekend, and Serenity usually wakes up around ten. Sometimes Mama wakes up early, but sometimes she sleeps in too.I just had coffee and texted Mama that I’d be visiting Aunt Isabella. I couldn’t sleep properly from thinking about whether the Ferrers are the enemy of my family, so I came here hoping to find out. I’ll try asking Aunt.When I arrived at their house, Aunt was surprised to see me so early.“Seraphina, what’s wrong?” Aunt Isabella asked in surprise as she let me in.I laughed. “Nothing, Tita. I just felt like visiting. It’s been a while since I last came here.” I greeted her with a beso.Aunt laughed too. “Have you eaten?”“Yes. I had coffee before coming here.” I looked around their house. Compared to ours, Aunt’s house is smaller. We have a two-story house, while theirs is only one floor. You can already see the two bedrooms upon entering. One is for Aunt and Uncle, and the other is for their daughter, Jessica. The kitchen an
I didn’t tell Alaric that I didn’t have a passport. I had no intention of going to Italy! My salary was already barely enough, and I was supposed to spend on that trip? And even if the company covered the expenses, I still didn’t want to go. An alone trip with Alaric? Never! Who knows what might ha
I immediately asked Magnus to take me back to the hotel after reading Alaric’s text. My phone had been on silent, and I hadn’t checked it since I left. Magnus kept asking if I was okay because I looked pale on the way back, but I only nodded at him.It was already dark when I got out of his car. I
I moaned when I felt Alaric’s hand on my legs, almost brushing my private part. I jolted when I felt his other hand slip inside my T-shirt.“Alaric, please…” I said, even though I didn’t know why. I barely recognized my own voice—it sounded so sensual.He groaned. His lips returned to mine, kissing
I felt nervous at what Alaric said. I was starting to breathe heavily when he suddenly let out a bark of laughter. That was when I realized he was just messing with me.I rolled my eyes in annoyance and left him. There were two rooms inside the suite. No wonder he was fine with us sharing one room—







