Her heart suddenly skip a single beat without her knowing why. Although still smiling, the confusion on Madison's face was obvious as she turned to the man. "Leaving?" She repeats. "Just a moment and the sun will go down, we can leave later."Conrad smiled. Smile that she could not understand. "What I mean is, I'm going back home. My vacation is over."Madison was stunned for a moment. She couldn't think of anything to say. She felt awkward because of the moment of silence so she just turned her eyes in another direction. "Good to know." She just said that. "When's your flight?""The day after tomorrow." The man answered. "Ah.""Madison?""Hmm?""Thank you.""What for?""For everything. For accompanying me. For apologies, and for the memories."Even though she wasn't looking at him she knew Conrad was looking at her now. So she suppressed the urge to turn in his direction. She doesn't want to be wrong. "You're welcome." She says. "Madison?""Yes?" She answered before finally tu
A smile was wiped from Madison's lips as she saw the familiar vehicle in the villa's garage. When her car was parked, she immediately got out to confirm her suspicion. When she entered the house, she was a little surprised that there was no Mrs. Carlson to greet her. She looks so confused as she finally entered the household. "Where have you been?"She almost jumped when suddenly a loud voice spoke. Only to find out that the man who just asked her were standing on the stairs. Seriously looking at her. "Arthur?" She almost stuttered. What is Arthur doing here? "I'm asking you. Where did you come from?" He asked as he started to walk down the stairs. She took a deep breath as she spoke. "I just wander around the corner.""Around the corner?" He repeats when he finally get down and they face each other. "Where's that around the corner?"In Madison's eyes, even though the man looked chill and composed, she knew that was not really what he had in mind. "Do I really have to tell yo
SIREN MENDEZMy legs already hurts when the train stops on the station. Fortunately, there are seats that became unoccupied when almost half of the passenger unload.I sat as soon as the passenger in front of me stood up and leave the train. I still have two more stations to pass before reaching my destination.I hugged my oversized backpack that I put over my lap when I sitdown. I feel hungry, and sleepy. It's already seven in the evening and the only meal I took was the breakfast, Mr. Harold the butler served me when I woke up this morning.I think about having my dinner in a fast food chain or in a cheap diner as soon as I reach my destination. In the thought of it, I buried my face into the rough surface of my bag. Intending to have some sleep before the train stops.I don't know how much time did I take slee
CONRAD YOUNAS I read her resumé twice and then look back at her.Based on her profile, she's twenty-three years old, but looking at her face right now seems like she's more younger than twenty-three."Reena Gonzalez, right?" I asked her. She look at me straight in the eye before nodding."Well, there's no problem with your qualifications. And I'm also into taking you for this job."With those words, her face suddenly lit up with her smile. Her brown almond-shaped eyes also reflect her joy.I never met a person who can be readable like her. Seems like she's a person with an easy-to-catch up personality."Thank you, sir." She bowed her head slightly."That's for the mean time, Miss Gonzalez. I won't be condu
SIREN MENDEZThe past three months working as a personal assistant or better-to-say, personal maid, is not bad at all.It's good that I was a fast learner that I cope easily with the environment.The madam taught me to call her 'Madam' and it's just fine with me. I've never called anyone like that before but it's not bad calling her that way since she's an elder.I knew what will happen if those house helpers from the mansion will see me in this kind of situation. They will surely be laughing at me at that time.But not the Harolds'. I'm sure Mr. Harold will give a name to these people whose treating me so lowly. And it will not going to be a good one. Even his wife will do the same.They are the only people who really cares about me. I grew up having them on my side and they are like my true parents who's always there to protect me.&n
SIREN MENDEZPast eleven in the midnight, I'm still not sleepy. There's no way I can get rid this Conrad guy out of my mind. I realize that I almost say something about me. I'm sure he'll be thinking about it and there's only two way he will look into it.Maybe he will get confused about me, or he will think that I'm just like any other gold-diggers out there.I better prefer the second thought. It won't be needing any explanation. Rather than being confused of what kind of a person I am.One of those many times, I feel jealous of those who live a normal life. They all have the energy to save rather than consuming it to keep their secrets from other people.But I know I don't have any right to complain. I was born in a wealthy family with a life most of my so-called friend are wishing for. Though it's not a perfect life, i
MENDEZ MANSIONCARLOTA HAROLDI Took a sip on my coffee. My fingers slightly trembling as I was facing Sylvia, Olivia and Greg."What's with your men they can't give us any good news about Siren's whereabouts? It's been three months and until now you can't still bring her back." Sylvia's voice is calm yet her aura is overwhelming that it makes me worry.She's always calm and compose, but more than anybody, I know her most.All the way from Spain, she flew right away back to the US when I told her about Siren's disappearance via phone call.The news brings dilemma to both Greg Mendez' households.Unlike Greg and Sylvia, Olivia seems like nothing's really happening at the moment. Her eyes shows how calm she is. It's not like she ever worry about her step-daughter.The first fe
SIREN'S POVI was one-mile busy browsing with my phone when I heard that beast called me. I was really entertained with the latest fashion trends I saw on my my favorite page on Instagram. Enough to make plans of going shopping this coming weekend. I will take my very first day-off and I will spend it for shopping.It's been months I've been hiding in this place and I need to get some air too. And the weekend will be the perfect escape."What?!" I make my voice louder since he's up the terrace."Coffee." I saw him smirking before turning his back."Beast." I murmured.I take my time walking towards the kitchen. I'm not going to give him any satisfaction on teasing me. It's a plan I've been constructing in my head. Since he's up for teasing me after he had kissed me that night, I thought about pissing him off too. As long as he's doing