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It's real?I can't believe it!After receiving my graduation two months ago. Mom and dad finally agreed that I would continue my studies at Harvard University. Luckily I was accepted into one of the faculties there, Harvard Graduate School of Design. Oh, I can't wait to be a new student."Bridgette, what's going on? What are you screaming about?" asked mom at my door.I quickly grabbed my laptop, revealing the monitor screen with the writing on it.Without me asking, mom read it carefully. Soon mom smiled and gave me a gentle peck on the forehead."I'm so proud of you, Honey.""Thanks mom. I love you.""Me too. So, wanna help me? We'll make a celebration for you."No need, Mom. It'll be too much trouble.""You're doubting mom, ehm?""It's not that, I mean—“ My words were cut off and stuck in the air. Mom pulled my hand towards the kitchen. It didn't take long for the once clean kitchen to turn into quite a mess. ***"Mom, Dad, I'll go see Axe first."Mom nodded slowly. Besides me, mom's gaze also looked full of question marks when Axe suddenly left after dinner was over. I think there's something that Axe is hiding. I don't know, it feels like there's nothing wrong with mom's words. Mom had previously opened up about other reasons for the slightly different dinner this time. But it seems that thanks to mom's words, Axe's mood has changed. His face was suddenly cold and his gaze sharpened. I could see Axe clenching his hands, as if there was an emotion he couldn't get out. Is Axe angry that I'm going to Harvard? But why?""Axe, are you inside?"The wait was long enough. I think if I waited even a little longer, the door wouldn't open. It was so quiet in there, like there was no sign of life.Was it possible that Axe wasn't inside? But how could he be? Meanwhile, I caught up with him after a few minutes of Axe leaving the dining room."Axe, there you are?" Again, I was still trying to wait for his response. But my hand was getting itchy to turn the door knob. I didn't. I didn't mean to be presumptuous. You know what? I'm just a little worried. Like something was bothering me about Axe's behavior earlier.When I entered the big room. The first thing I found was darkness. The wind from outside came in, letting the cold take over my body. Groping the wall, I searched for the light switch and pressed it.The room instantly lit up. The next thing I saw was Axe asleep on my back with the blanket covering almost his entire body.I approached, first closing the wide-open window and then sitting on the side of the bed. Oh, if I'm being honest. I still can't believe I have a brother as handsome as Axe. He's amazing, really. Although sometimes I don't understand his rapid changes in demeanor.I'm sure I'll miss the man in front of me a lot. A few months ago we were just brought together and later we'll go our separate ways. Next week I will fly to New York. Starting a new life as an independent girl. Yes, I'll be living in a dormitory as a student at Harvard. Excitement and sadness filled my heart. I can't bear to leave my hometown, London. But what do I do, my future is in my hands, right?"What are you doing here?" Axe's deep, husky voice brought me to my senses."Did I wake you up? Then I'm going out," I whispered softly as I stood up."Come with me." Axe held my wrist. His eyes looked at me seriously, as if he didn't want to be argued with"If you're lonely. Just find a partner," I joked, never having seen him with a single woman other than mom and me."I'm just interested in you."Eh. My cheeks suddenly heated up."I was joking."Damn Axe. Instead of calming me down, I think my cheeks became even redder. Does he really enjoy teasing people like that. But I don't think he was joking with me. His voice was clearly flat, there was no note of amusement there. Of course I could tell the difference between someone telling a joke and someone who wasn't."Go on. I need to rest.""You're kicking me out?""Did you change your mind?""You asked me to accompany you," I continued."Yes," Axe replied as he turned his body to face me. Okay. It seemed like Axe was really not in a good mood this time. He really changed his mind, not wanting to be bothered and not wanting me.Today is Saturday.It's been six days since that night. The night Axe kicked me out, I never again set foot there, in his room. I didn't even see him for six whole days.In the mornings Axe would always leave first, leaving breakfast behind, and at night he'd come home so late. Axe seemed to avoid me, as if seeing me wasn't part of his activities anymore.I myself tried to look unconcerned. What did I do wrong to him anyway? Why did his attitude change so much. For all I know, he's never said that he has any objections to my going to New York tomorrow. I hope my guess isn't right that he's a bit disapproving about me and mom and dad's decision.Unfortunately, mom and dad won't be able to accompany me tomorrow. Yesterday morning they said goodbye to Uncle Luke's hotel, who is in Bristol celebrating his wedding day with his girlfriend, Denisa. Uncle Luke is dad's close relative and business partner. He's so kind and caring. I'm sure his girlfriend will be very lucky to have Uncle Luke a
5 years laterI took a deep breath. Trying to calm myself down. This is my eighth day working here. The door bearing the words 'President Director' seemed to force my heart to pump faster.Not knowing what Mr. Witson was going to discuss, I was summoned to his room right after the lunch hour was over. What was even more thrilling was that I was only a substitute assistant, while the previous assistant was on maternity leave. Yes, probably about a whole year according to my contract."Come in!" The baritone voice invited me to open the glass door.I entered with full nervousness. Because Mr. Witson is such a cold and untouchable person. His eyes were currently staring at me sharply, I felt like my entire body was being skinned just by that sense of sight."Sit down." I smiled awkwardly as soon as I noticed his somewhat softened voice."What's wrong, Si-"Ah. I thinned my lips, not having finished my sentence but Mr. Witson had already cut it off."What's my schedule tomorrow?""You hav
"Do you remember I was the first for you, baby girl?"I tried to make sense of what was happening after hearing a stern whisper in my ear. I had never considered what it would feel like to wake up with someone's hands around my hips. I try to hold my breath as the deep, raspy voice brings to memory a particular name. A name I didn't wish to keep in mind."I miss you."I abruptly stood up and freed myself from his grasp. Why can I see his face here after whatever I did yesterday? I was at a place that I had only been a few hours in.I stood up and climbed out of the hotel room's king-size bed. took a step back when I saw him coming."How did you get here?" I inquired almost in a whisper. "Go away!" He snatched both of my hands as I screamed. I made a vain attempt to shake him off. I lacked the strength to resist him because of his enormous size.Observing how I constantly attempting to escape. Passion flashed in his eyes. I have seen that before, yes. The five-year-old incident gave
I hugged my body tightly, occasionally rubbing my skin rough. It doesn't matter that I'm shivering so much right now, the sound of the shower no longer matters. I felt like dying considering my life had no meaning anymore. My world was shattered again in one day, after years of setting my heart to let go of that mistake.The man I never expected came back to ruin everything. I really hated him. Why was I destined to meet him? Why did life seem unfair to me. Five years is not a short time to make peace with the past. And now he's taking away that temporary peace at will.Really, I don't want to let his seed in my body. I'd rather die. I'm already worthless anyway. There's no point in staying. Yes. I should have drowned my body in the bath up. But that murderous gaze stared back at me. I don't know when he was there. I didn't care. I just wanted him to leave.Sure enough. My wish was granted right then and there. Axe left without saying a single word. But my relief didn't last long. Bec
I sat silently on the big bed lamenting my unfortunate fate. Axe managed to force me into his mansion. This is where I ended up. Stranded in a room where all the walls were painted white. A few paintings hung there. I let out a rough sigh, regretting the promise I made that I had to keep. Axe was a piece of shit. He's so cunning and cruel. I was like a prisoner to him. There weren't even any windows in my room. There were only a few air vents, and even those were small holes for escape.I remember very well how his mansion was located. Along the way we entered a very deep forest. That's right. This mansion was in the middle of the forest, far from the civilization of the city. I don't know what his purpose was in bringing me to a place like this. I'm sure. This mansion is his hiding place. Because, in the middle of the trip earlier. Axe had taken me to his penthouse. Picking up some of his things that he left behind."Miss, the master is waiting for dinner." A voice accompanied by an
I opened my eyes and found that it was getting noon, as the wall clock showed 10.30 am. I rubbed my face roughly, not usually sleeping so deeply. It took me a while to realize that my hands were no longer tied. In fact, they were already wrapped in bandages because it looked like I was injured when I tried to break free. But the question is, who is treating me? Axe? Is that possible? I couldn't believe it. It could have been that guy asking Edward to do it.I got off the bed. I didn't want to think about something that wasn't important. My mind was tired. It was better to clean myself up now. I could have angered that cruel man if I just cried and cried. To be honest, I'm tired of rebelling if I don't get any results from my rebellion. It's useless, isn't it?After my personal business was done. I accidentally saw a letter lying on the nightstand. My forehead wrinkles in surprise, isn't it if Axe has something to say. He can send a message via whatsapp or email. Strange. I opened t
"Yes, sir.""'Miss hasn't regained consciousness yet, sir.""Yes, sir."The faint sound of heavy voices was my morning alarm. I opened my eyes and immediately realized that I was already in my room. My head felt a little dizzy, several fragments of last night's events rushed to remind me of the angry figure last night, Axe. Where is he now? Wasn't I supposed to look back at Axe's condition when I heard the chaos he caused? Then how come I'm here. Waking up in such a mess?"Good afternoon, Miss. What would you like to eat?" That heavy voice startled me."Ed, what are you doing here?" I asked incredulously. I pulled the blanket closed, making sure my clothes were still safely in place. Thankfully, there was nothing missing on my body."Mister asked me to look after you, miss.""What's wrong with me?""You fainted last night, Miss. The doctor said you were exhausted."I nodded in understanding. It was no secret that living with Axe would be physically and mentally exhausting. It was unfo
"Give me back my phone and laptop, Axe." I wasn't begging him. My tone of voice sounded rude of course. What he took from me were my assets. I had the right to ask for them even if he didn't want them back."What for?" Axe closed his laptop a little loudly. He gave me a sharp look before finally packing up his things. I'm surprised at him, it's a holiday, Axe shouldn't be busy with his work right now."I'm bored," I reply quietly. I don't want to look into his eyes which continue to pierce me."A half-truth is worse than a complete lie. You obviously know that, baby girl." Axe rose from his seat. His towering body seemed to remind me that I was no match for him."You want to escape, don't you? Ask someone else for help. I know what's in that pretty brain of yours." Axe gripped my jaw slightly. I could feel the atmosphere changing in his body. He was angry. That's for sure."Let go!" I hit his hand hard. Axe freed my jaw. A lopsided smile played on his lips. As if my punch was somethin