ELSA ELKINS' POV,I woke up that morning to a pair of deep dark eyes staring straight into my eyes. My eyes popped open as realization dawned on. Leonard Kish was sitting right beside me; staring at me. I felt a surge of anger within me, but before I could react a sharp pain hit my head, causing me to wince in pain. "Easy," Leonard said calmly, at the same time stretching his hands towards me, while I glared at him, angry.He was dressed already and seemed to be ready for work. I couldn't just understand why he hadn't left.He got my warnings and so retrieved his hands as I managed to sit up, supporting my banging head with both hands."You...are awake," He began to say, his words dripping with caution, but I ignored him.After a few seconds of silence, he began to speak again. "I've asked the chef to make some Wonton soup for your hangover." But I was more concerned about the pain in my head to pay attention to him or whatever he had to say.The fact that he was sitting beside m
RICHARD YUKA'S POV,As I stared at my mother's photo, I felt a mix of emotions surging within me, but deep within me, there was no sadness anymore.As I dwelled on the beautiful memories I had with her, Jessica's voice broke into my head. "That reminds me, Richard, I've always been curious."As I turned to face her, she asked, "Why did you get into a fight with Leonard?" Curiosity etched on her face as she stared at me.My lips curled into a smirk as I recalled the day I had gotten into a fight with Leonard.After about four seconds, I shrugged my shoulders lightly, "I just wanted to provoke him," I said, a smile on my face."Wait! What?" Jessica exclaimed, chuckling, at the same time, she looked surprised."What? You don't believe it either?" I questioned, relishing the look on her face."Well..." She began with a light shoulder shrug. "I thought it's because you love Elsa," she stated, her words wrapped in excitement.My heart skipped a beat as soon as I heard Elsa's name, and the
JESSICA ANNA YUKA'S POV,As early as seven o'clock in the morning, a knock came on my door. My lips tilted upwards as I needed no one to tell me who it was."Come in!" I answered and almost immediately, the door swung open, revealing Richard, whose face was radiant with a smile. He was holding a glass of milk in his hand.Never had I been served a glass of milk in bed and I wasn't going to miss out on the excitement that comes from such a gesture."Good morning, baby sister," he cheerfully greeted. "Hope you slept well?" His eyes glinted with warmth as he stared at me with a broad smile on his face.I smiled back at him, knowing I had to keep up with the charade."Good morning, big brother!" I responded in an intensity matching his, at the same time stretched out my hands to receive the milk."I've never been served a glass of milk in bed before, you don't know how this makes me feel," I lied as I drank from it.Then I lifted my eyes and met his smiling face. "Thanks so much big bro
LEONARD KISH'S POV,As they left, I realized she was going through a lot of pain and I couldn't deny it anymore that I was behind it. The thought of it made me sad, since I never intended to.At first, I had hoped we could live our separate lives together in the mansion without crossing each other's path, but I realized I had caused her so much pain than I had ever imagined.I knew I had to do better, so I sought for means to ease her pain, and make her feel a little better. The first thing that came to my mind was to call back the workers and relieve her of those hard labours she complained about.My veins coursed with determination as I decided to do that. I thought it was the best thing to do, since I never had the intention of letting her go.I found myself walking towards the bench and as I settled onto it, I noticed they had left an invitation.Curiosity got the better of me I quickly opened it. I saw Daniella's name broadly written on it, but as soon as my eyes fell on the date
LEONARD KISH'S POV,My heart skipped a beat as I waited for her response, then Elsa shook her head, causing me to puff a breath of relief."We can't tell her or my father, you know how she is, she'll only ask me to do better," she sniffled. "And as for my father, he'd only worry himself sick." She quivered, shuddering as she spoke.My brows furrowed as I listened to her speak, and I felt a twinge of compassion for her, then the thoughts that I might have been responsible for her pain made me greatly uneasy.Even though I wanted to say she brought it upon herself, I just couldn't get myself to accept that anymore. "But do you think Leonard would keep to his words?" Daniella finally asked, her voice tinged with worry. Elsa's head jerked up immediately, on her face was etched worry and horror. I saw the fear on her face, an evident that she hadn't really thought of it."What do you mean by that?" She asked, her voice trembling as she stared at Daniella."I mean..." Daniella trailed of
LEONARD KISH'S POV,As soon as I was done with work that evening, everything within me wanted to return home. Although I couldn't understand the sudden desire, I just knew I wanted to be home."Welcome home, Boss!" Butler Joe cheerfully greeted me as soon as I stepped into the living room. He was standing in his post.I nodded my head in response, but a great sense of hesitation overwhelmed me. The thoughts of meeting Elsa drunk filled me with guilt."Where's Elsa?" I asked after about six seconds of hesitation."She went towards the garden Boss, she had a visitor." He replied, gesturing towards the garden.His words had barely left his lips when I felt a sudden jolt of urgency within.I didn't know what I was thinking, but I turned on my heels, and walked outside. My steps were heavy and purposeful as they carried me through the path that led to the garden.I was both nervous and uncertain. Although I couldn't comprehend why I was feeling that way, I just knew I couldn't afford to l