Hailee’s POV“Shit! Still out of reach.” I took a break from dialing Bev’s number and cupped my face. Ugh, seriously? That girl’s stressing me out! I felt so haggard even after I gave myself enough time to unwind. Everything’s fine and smooth until I recharged my phone and read her latest messages about her mom being admitted to hospital and then, there’s a lot of unsent messages which really killed me in intense curiosity. Plus, three missed calls from her.And it’s been a two days and a half since she tried to contact me! After that, no more recent messages. It bothered me so much that’s why as soon as the plane landed, I took my car and drove to Maxwell Medicals. But I wasn’t really alone because err—my annoying boss slash ex-fling persistently joined me. Making me want to question, was going in a vacation with me still not enough?Goodness, he’s so clingy! What happened to the serious nerdy guy with avoidant attachment I’ve dated years ago? Sometimes I think we probably switched
“N-No. You won’t do that…” I shook my head repeatedly. My breath was shaky too.He looked at me coldly. “What else could be the reason why I drove miles just to get here? I said what I said, Brook. I don’t repeat my words. I knew you heard me clear.”My chest tightened up as realization hit me. In the first place, he’s not here for me, to check on me. Because he’s here to reclaim his rights and take the most precious person I have right now in my life. But there’s no way I’d let him! I won’t let things go according to his way.“Just this once. Quit being selfish, will you? We both know I have all the rights to take back those years of not being able to be with my daughter!” He toned aggressively. Loud thuds were violently banging my chest. His aura literally screams danger but he must not see me getting affected!“And by taking her from me? Is this revenge, huh? And then, what? You can live happily with your woman together with my Adriana? I won’t fucking let you have her!” He grima
“A-Atlas, it’s not what you think!” I was eventually shocked by my own tone.Shit. Why am I so defensive? So what if he’s thinking that way? The fuck I care of whatever’s going on his mind!His stare was colder than the previous seconds, then he stepped closely to my spot with a clenched jaw and heavy aura. I unconsciously took a step backward, a bit intimidated by his boldness but before I could totally put a reasonable distance between us two, he already grabbed my wrist and pulled me without any act of gentleness!“We need to talk.” He hissed with oozing dominance.“Huh? What is there to talk about? I remember nothing—““There is. A lot, Brook.” He looked so dark and serious. I couldn’t help but gulp, I felt like what he’s about to say was something that would definitely move me.“Hey, Atlas. Just in case you’re being forgetful again, may I remind you that you just barged in my place.” Atlas was already pulling me with his lead when Damon spoke up, calmly.But it’s as if Atlas was
When Damon gave me two choices, I was sure to pick the first. But then, maybe it's true that it takes last minute to change a person's mind.I realized no one searches for me. They were probably fine despite knowing i wasn't around. No one really cares even if I disappear right now. A dry chuckle came out of my mouth. Damn. I've never been so down as this... I felt like everyone turned their back against me, even the people I treasure the most. I felt like however I try to set things right, they'd only see the numbers of my failure. I don't think I'll ever be good enough. Was it so hard to trust my words?I checked my phone to see if there's any new message in my inbox. Actually, there are. From Hailee and Lancer; both updating me about their vacation. With a heavy chest, I reacted heart on the photos they both sent in our group chat where only the three of us were members. I tried to scroll in my news feed but the moment I saw a video of that scene in the hospital posted by someon
"Well, then..." I took a sharp breath and forced a smile.Locked in Atlas's arms was Ashanti smirking victoriously. I had to control myself from giving her a slap regardless of everyone's watch and just walked out of that space without leaving any more word. If they felt disappointed then, they disappointed me too. What can I still do? They won't believe a single word I spout! Instead, she got them in her hands, effortless."Beverly? Where are you—hey!" I saw Train together with Rainer and their other cousins but I was too determined to get away from everyone at this hour.They called out my name once more but my self control was strong enough not to look back. I knew they've seen the tears cascading my face. It's fine. What's the point of yapping the matter? As if they'd believe any word I'd say. Just like the rest, they won't think bad of her. That's how she brainwashed everybody. Fucking successfully! I just couldn't accept Ria's included, too...Now, my daughter hates me because
"Why is this happening?" I could only whisper to myself.We just arrived at the hospital and Trevor immediately approached his brother, Dr. Fred Cameron to ask about my mother's current condition. I stood to listen too. He said it was the kind of heart attack that already happened before but it's fatal now and assurance cannot be just guaranteed.It was concerning to hear. I didn't know we'll get back to this situation once again. I still have a lot to think about and then here's another one..."Or something probably triggered her weak heart..." Dr. Cameron continued which definitely caught my attention.Something triggered? Or must be... someone. Then, who could it be? And what could be the motive?I don't want to quickly jump into conclusion but my instincts can never go wrong. I felt like there was a foul play here. Because she won't just get a heart attack for no specific reason. There must be a whodunnit behind it."She might wake up later or tomorrow and I'm sorry to break it to