The Twilight In Despair

“Keep believing that, but to me, she used you to avoid her marriage.” “Marriage? What marriage?” “You didn’t know?” “Know what?” “Oh boy,” Klaus laughed, “he lives at the back of the town.” “Whatever. What marriage are you talking about?” “She was supposed to marry Christian Charles, but because Clarisse was divorced, Alice ended up…

“My room?” “Yes, like my room.” She was surprised by his words but didn’t say anything. The thought of this room being hers made her more suspicious. “You sure?” “Yes, I’m sure,” she quickly replied, not wanting to accept the idea of staying in the room with him, alone. “Okay then, if this is what…

“I dare not stalk you, sir. It’s just a coincidence,” the man replied. “A coincidence that the man who raised me, almost like an uncle, is here as my chief maid?” Christian asked, eyeing him. “It must be fate, sir,” the man replied. Christian stared at him, unimpressed. “You’re rejected.” “Thank you, sir,” the old…

“Is everything okay, ma’am? Are you feeling sick? Should I get my master?” “No, no, no, I’m fine. I just… I’m just not ready to have breakfast yet.” Clinton furrowed his brow as he watched Clarisse nervously clenching her fist around her nightgown. He put on a smile. “Would you mind if I bring it…

Karine was surprised and confused. “Yes, sir. That’s all, sir.” “Okay.” “Yes, sir.” She bowed slightly and left. Some employees rushed to her side the moment she stepped out of his office. “What’s wrong? Is he pissed?” Employee B asked, panicking. “No, actually, but-“ “Isn’t he supposed to be on his honeymoon?” Employee A said.…

“I’m so sorry-“ “I’m asking, what’s your name?” “Blue.” “Blue?” “Yes, sir.” The man suddenly burst into laughter. “Blue? You mean your mother carried you for nine months, and the name your parents could come up with was Blue?” he said, laughing again. Although Blue hated the name at first, she had grown to love…

(End of flashback) His thoughts were interrupted when he noticed a figure approaching. He turned his head to see Clarisse, Clinton, and two maids following behind. But it was only Clarisse who caught his eye. She looked so different, so beautiful, that it took him a moment to react. Her presence stood out, like a…

“Not really, and that’s why I said he can still change his mind if he’s not satisfied.” Gael was so confused and surprised that he scoffed. What kind of mother is this? Every mother I know would try to conceal their daughter’s bad character, not speak ill of her in the presence of her in-laws,…

“Why?” she asked again, her voice strained. “Why what, Ari?” he asked softly. “Why are you so nice?” Her voice cracked. He didn’t know if he could smile at such a question, but he couldn’t-not when she was crying. “You’re my wife, Ari…” “Cut the crap and tell me what you want,” she interrupted, her…

“You’ll be visiting Mr. Percy today, Master Charles’s grandfather,” he explained. “Again? We’re visiting another family today? Why can’t there be one peaceful day?” she thought to herself. “Are we going this morning?” she asked aloud. “Yes, ma’am. After breakfast,” he replied. “Okay,” she said, her shoulders slumping in resignation. “Would you like to join…