~Laurel~With a smile on my face, I got down from my car, clutched my purse and walked into the Hall.The never-ending flashes of camera nearly made my sight go numb but I managed to walk through without having people jump on me. I didn't want to ditch on Freya since it was her engagement party today and she was getting married to one of Hollywood's most famous award winning actors and hundreds of celebrities were on seat. Freya was also very popular in the industry, with face and body to match. Not only that, her parents owned one of the biggest malls in the world. As soon as I stepped in, all eyes dawned on me. I wasn't nervous, not even in the slightest bit. The short silky mid-thigh red gown I wearing, hugged my curves like second skin. It had a deep V-neckline in the middle, showing off the curves of my breasts. Matching off with a black Chanel purse, were a pair of black Stuart Weitzman suede pumps. My new bronde hair was elegantly combed in a side part and tucked behind the ea

~Laurel~Mira and I spent our Christmas holiday at Mom's. She wanted to visit my mother so badly so I took her there. Kurt followed days after. Although, we did talk, chat and catch glimpses of each other, sometimes, but things haven't changed. There was still no improvement in our relationship. Mom noticed it and talked to Kurt and I about it. After some days with mom, Kurt took us all to Barcelona, where we all had some of the greatest times of our lives.And now, Christmas was over. Work was more hectic than ever.I had spent, almost the entire January and February on my new movie. During the filming, I had to travel to Finland for photoshoots, Dublin for modeling, China for business deals and Europe for additional scenes in the movies. We were closing up on a $400 million dollar deal when Forbes announced me as one of America's richest self-made women with a whooping net worth of 3.7 billion dollars. Two years ago, my net worth was calculated at just $700million and now, with the

~Kurt~It has been two long hours. Two long hours since we heard the news that Laurel had gone missing on her way to church.Her mother, Helen, and Mira were left stranded in the nearby bush where we found them and even till now, there's been no information about Laurel or Lorenzo's whereabouts.I should have known. Hell, Khalil even tried to warn me. But me being a selfish bastard wanted Laurel so badly for myself and now, her life is in danger because of me."Here," Camilla handed a glass of water over to Mira who was still shaking in Lavinia's arms. Helen has been crying nonstop, blaming herself for what happened to her daughter despite the pleads from Mrs Cooper and Mrs Kingston, saying she was not to be blamed.My heart was thumping rapidly in the my chest and I didn't even notice Phil walk in along with Wesley, Liam, Damon, CSI officers, director of the CIA and a few military officers."Boss," it was Phil. "We're still searching."With my fists curled up, I got up and punched hi

~Laurel~"So that was how the movie ended," Kurt said as soon as I rounded up telling him the Disney movie, I had watched when I was just six years old, The movie, Snow White and the seven dwarfs. "But that's just plain ridiculous." He said, pouring the batter into small rounds, onto the hot lightly greased skillet."What?" I frowned. "You didn't watch Snow-white?"He shook his head."Cinderella? Sleeping beauty? Mulan? The princess and the frog? Pocahontas? Rapunzel?"He flipped the pancakes over. "I would be lying if I said I've seen the animated movies you just mentioned."I dropped my milkshake on the kitchen counter beside me and lifted my hands in the air in defeat. "I give up. Like seriously, you've never? Or perhaps, you've seen them and maybe, you've forgotten you did?""My mom..." He stopped. Then continued flipping the pancakes over till they were a golden brown. "Told me stories about them before. But I dislike all Disney movie because they only hint at one thing, love. So

Laurel~"Laurel! Laurel Hyde!""Laurel Hyde, is that really you? After all these weeks, where have you been?! Laurel! Laurel Hyde!""Kurt Kenton's been in this hospital for almost a week now. And you're only coming to see him now?! Laurel?!""Laurel Hyde, is it true that Bella Daniel is responsible for what happened to your lover?! Is this her way of getting revenge?! Why are you here to see Mr Kenton now?! Where have you been?! Have you been out? Out of the country?!""Laurel Hyde, is it true that you were abducted on your wedding day?"I clutched mom's arm. My heart beating rapidly."Is it true that you were abused on your wedding day? Do you have any idea who the person is?! Are you a rape victim?"I suddenly felt like collapsing. All the air in my body was slowly moving out through my mouth. It felt as if someone was choking me."Well, what do you have to say out there to women who's been through the same problem as you? What is your motivational message to women who's been abuse