Merry Christmas, everyone! Two chapter update as my present! Xoxo. :*
“Hunter, you didn’t say you were coming; what a surprise,” Zafron exclaimed while looking at Hunter, who seemed very tired, “How’s your day?” he asked. “I have something to ask, dad,” the seriousness in Hunter’s voice made Zafro frown; he put down his newspaper and turned to Hunter. “Have a sit first, son,” Zafron said, “What is it that you wanted to ask?” “What’s the real reason for mom’s death?” Hunter felt a thorn in his throat upon saying that. Zafron didn’t even look shocked about the question; he was expecting it; someday, his son would discover the death of his mother, “I see, you discovered about it,” Hunter gave his father a look of disbelief, and he felt betrayed, “So, you knew all along?!” Zafron sighed and nodded, “Yes, but I can’t do anything; that family was yours, to begin with. I gave you the authority to take your revenge, son. Since the time you told me you will be pursuing the young Pritt, I can’t do anything; seeing you smile like that made me realize it wasn’
“Hunter, will you be spending Christmas with us?” Matthew, the second eldest of the Dmitri couple, said while they were having dinner.“I’ll try to make it on Christmas eve, and I’ve got tons of things to do at the office,” Hunter said truthfully, not that he didn’t want to spend it with them; he just had a lot of things on his plate right now.“It’s been years, Hunter. You should join us,” Matthew spoke again while cutting his steak. Their youngest sibling was quiet and just looking at them.“Don’t you have your own family to celebrate with?” Hunter jokingly said, they all chuckled.“You were not informed? We are celebrating Christmas and new year together in our house, why don’t you come and bring Alamid with you? We haven’t met him since the day you brought him to your house,”Hunter shrugged, “I’ll see to it,”That cut off the conversation among the gentlemen; Matthew had to go home right after dinner since his wife called him due to some pregnancy cravings. Matthew rarely went ho
“When is your Christmas break, Ala?” Hunter asked; while they were on their way to school, he offered Alamid a ride since it’s been a while since they had talked. Both of them got busy.“It starts next week, why? You have other plans for Christmas?” Ala said, still busy with his readings. This is his finals week, and he can’t seem to remember a thing about all the reviewers he sorts out.“Do you want to spend Christmas at our family house? Matthew was inviting you and also a dad. They all wanted to meet you,”Alamid put down his biscuit and looked at Hunter, “Isn’t it a family get-together? I mean, Christmas?”“You’re a family now, Ala. We should join them; it’s been a while since I got to see my family since my mother died,”“Well..” Alamid looked down, “What should I wear?”The car filled with laughter. Hunter couldn’t stop, to the extent of tears escaping his eyes; he tried to wipe them and focus on driving. They talked about random things before Hunter dropped off Alamid at his sc
“Where are you going, son? I thought we would spend Christmas together?” Zafron asked. Even if Hunter doesn’t say it, he can see how anxious his son is.“I have to take care of something important, dad. I’ll be back before midnight,” Hunter said; he didn’t bother to wear his suit, and proceeded to vest himself with his thick sweater, “Ala, makes yourself feel at home, doesn’t mind me, and just stick with them, I’ll be back before you knew it,”Matthew and Estella’s exchange looks upon hearing that; they both knew they would only say that if it’s a matter of life and death.“I can come with you,” Matthew offered and was about to stand up when Hunter shook his head.“No, Matt, just stay here, and continue this meal, and I’ll be back before it ends, alright?”In the end, they just let Hunter do what he has to do, the whole dinner is silent, and the only sound you can hear is the utensils.“That kid never changed,” Zafron suddenly said; everyone turned their gaze at him, but his eyes were
“Dad, come on, I can manage; I’m not a kid; it’s been three weeks!” Hunter can’t hide his annoyance while trying to get up from his hospital bed. His IV was newly intact, which was why he felt so grumpy early in the morning.“Shut up, and you ended up here because of your stubbornness! You should have just asked for our help rather than going there with your stupid plan, moron! So, shut up before I lay my hands on you!”Hunter sighed heavily and just gave up. Zafron scoffed and continued assisting Hunter to sit on a wooden chair. He is still recovering from his operation, the bullet was removed safely, and he needs to rest to heal fast, but his dad feels so guilty that he doesn’t want to discharge Hunter until his wounds are fully healed.“Dad, I can manage these wounds, come on, I have tons of papers to sign; I can’t just lie here and do nothing,”Zafron grabbed a spoon and scooped from the plate with vegetables, “Eat, and make yourself healthy before we go out,”“Dad—” They both hal
“Be careful; call me when you need anything,” He said while Ala prepared himself for school. Hunter dropped him to his school since he woke up late, and Hunter was also on his way to his office.“I know, go now. You can’t be late for your meeting,” Hunter couldn’t hide his laughter, hearing that from Alamid.“Alright, do good. Call me,” he said and stepped on his gas. His smile vanished from his lips. He wasn’t going to his office.He is on his way to investigate what happened to Hannah, believing she is still alive. It’s not that he dearly cares for the woman, but the thought that he saved her from possible drowning only to end up in a mud-sulking-like man bothers him; he couldn’t afford to let a woman die without him doing anything.He smoothly parked his car in a nearby garage, fished his phone, and dialed Xerxes, part of his brotherhood, which he knew could help him.“Dmitri,” Hunter heard a stone-cold voice.“Thanks for coming; I need to find this girl,” he said and handed Xerxes
Olivia woke up from the ray of the sun passing through her window. Her vision was still blurry, adjusting to the light. "Ah, fuck. I feel like shit," She muttered as she tried to sit on her bed. She roamed her eyes and sighed in relief. She went home last night, "I'm never drinking again, fuck,"She stood up, washed her face but changed her mind, and continued with a hot shower to lessen her hangover. With a towel on her head, bathrobe, and phone, browsing her last night's messages, she went to her kitchen to fill her growling stomach, but the smell of brewed coffee, toast bread, and bacon filled her nostril, which made her stop. "Did I come home with someone?" She muttered, confused about the situation and what to do next, "Fuck, fuck," "Don't just stand there; eat. You still reek of alcohol," Hunter said while serving a hangover soup, "Drink that," Olivia wasn't still able to move from being shocked, "What?! Drink that, so I can go home," She blinked twice and immediately sat o
"What's that?" "Nothing, don't mind this," Hunter frowned in Alamid's reply. "Why are you being pussy, huh?" Alamid has been irritated for months. "I said nothing, just don't.." Alamid sighed and grabbed his stuff, "Don't mention it," Then exited the living room. Hunter was left, confused with what's the real problem of the young man. He shook his head, and continued his work again, but got distracted again when his phone rang, it was Julian, his secretary. "Julian," he answered. "Should I order the flowers like last year, Mr. President?" Hunter's brow frown, trying to remember what happened, his lips formed an 'O' when he realized what day is today. "Yes, go on. Thank you, Julian," Hunter said before dropping the call. He massaged his temple and sighed. How could I completely forget this day? He thought to himself. Hunter grabbed his laptop, and went to Alamid's room, he saw the kid lying on the bed, in a fatal position. "Ala, fix yourself, we're going to the market," Hunt