Vanessa's POV
MY PHONE rang the moment I sat on the couch. I'm currently here inside my bedroom after what happened a while ago. There were too many people out there and I was suffocated by their presence. So, I had no damn choice but to leave and have my personal space. Tss.
I took my phone from the side table. Napangiwi ako nang makita kung sino ang tumatawag.
'As expected . . .'
After accepting the call – "Vanessa! What is happening?! Why . . . why is my house surrounded by your men?! I thought someone would kill me! Muntikan pa magkaputukan dito!"
My forehead creased after hearing his last statement. "What do you mean?"
I sent half of my men but my Uncle Simon is already complaining about them. Tss. I knew it. He's the type of I-will-never-ever-die kind of man. I don't know if he's really brave because he is a Valkedestine or because he believes that he is immortal.
I shook my head after remembering his teachings when I was young. I think he got used to pretending that he is an immortal man, that's why he is acting like one.
"Mi compadre was here. We were playing golf! But then your men came and his men thought they were here to assassinate us!"
Smokey?
"And then?"
The door opened and I saw Axel. He's staring at me darkly.
"Well . . . we're still alive!" Humalakhak siya. "And I won golf today! That old man sucks!" He sounds like he's grinning right now.
I fixed my posture before opening up a conversation with him regarding the men I sent to where he is staying.
"Look, Uncle . . . I have something to say."
Axel's eyes and I met.
We have talked about this earlier. Before proceeding to this room we had a very short conversation about what happened.
"You're pregnant?!"
What?!
My serious face turned sour.
"What the fucking hell?!"
Even Axel got confused because of my reaction.
"What's wrong, baby?" He asked -- almost whispering.
I shook my head at him and waved my hand, telling him that there is nothing to worry about. Just another normal conversation with my Uncle. But please! What the heck did I just hear?!
"Oh. Hindi ba?" Uncle sounds disappointed. "I was already ready to suggest some names . . ." then I heard his evil chuckles.
"Ugh, Uncle! Will you please listen to me first?!" I frustratedly said.
Axel went towards the fridge to get a pitcher. He's probably thinking that I am stressed and that I need water!
"I am listening, my niece! Go on!" He continued to laugh and I rolled my eyes.
I let out a sigh before stating what's on my mind.
"I received a death threat." I simply said.
'There.'
"What?!" Now it's his turn to react that way.
I shut my eyes. That was so fucking loud!
"I said I --"
"What happened?! Are you okay?! Do you know who it is?! Are you . . . are you safe?! Are you alive?!"
Axel handed me a glass of water but before drinking it, I answered my Uncle's multiple questions.
"Of course, I'm alive, Uncle. What the hell?" I sipped from the glass. "And no. I do not know who's behind this."
I looked at Axel who went towards me to kiss my forehead.
I still feel guilty about what I had in my mind about him. Yet . . . I could not be wrong. I saw what was in his eyes.
Lies.
And that is what I saw.
But now . . . "Do you need some help?"
Before I could answer him, I heard his follow up statements. "I know you can handle this. That's your favorite line! Tss!" He even copied me! What the . . . "Pero gusto kong malaman kung kailangan mo ng tulong. I have a lot of connections."
"I know. Me too."
I heard him sigh. "We have Smoke Pireese." He said.
My eyebrow raised.
"What are you implying then?"
"Wala, my niece . . . gusto ko lang ipaalam sa 'yo na if ever a war happens, then we will have Smoke and his men by our side."
Oh, really . . .
"Do you really trust Smoke?" I asked him. Just wanna know his perspectives about his so called best friend.
"Of course, hija!" He laughed.
Axel stopped what he was doing after I asked that question. He's probably interested in what's going on with my thoughts. Like what the hell is my girl talking about? Tch.
"Alright." I simply said to cut our conversation. "I'll end the call now. I just wanted to inform you about what happ --"
"Are you safe at this moment?" He cut me off.
I smiled. Oh please. "Of course, Uncle. What do you take me for?"
I heard Uncle's laugh. I shook my head. After a few seconds, we have decided to end the call. The moment I ended it, Axel started a conversation between the two of us.
"I'm running through the data." Axel informed me.
Despite being mad at Axel, I chose to forget about what I felt and said about him as I don't think it is the right time to feel that way.
'But still . . . I know him . . . I know him all too well.'
I shook my head. Not now, Vanessa!
"Okay." I coldly said and stood up from my seat.
I think I need to have a cold bath. This day has been a stressful day. Oh, should I say -- everyday of my life has been a stressful day.
While looking for some clothes to wear, I felt Axel's embrace from my back. I continued to search for clothes as I felt him planting kisses on my shoulders.
"I'm sorry . . ."
Shit! His voice sounds so innocent. What the hell! And why the fuck am I melting like this?
I couldn't and wouldn't deny that I was a bit distracted by what he said. Still, I continued to do what I'm doing.
"For what?" Because honestly, I don't know.
"For what I said earlier."
What?
"What do you mean? The wedding?" I acted like everything's cool. As if everything's fine.
"Hindi ko ginusto na 'yon ang isipin mo . . . I love you and I hope you know that. My love for you will never fade away." He huskily whispered.
'I know.'
I slowly turned around and hugged him tightly. He hugged me back. Fuck! Why am I being so emotional! I feel like I'm gonna cry my ass out!
"Is everything okay, baby?"
I nodded my head and closed my eyes, holding back some of my fucking tears! Just what the fuck am I crying about!
I let go of the hug and smiled at him. I nodded my head and placed our foreheads near each other's. We stayed like that for almost a minute while he was slowly and softly caressing my back until someone knocked on the door.
"Go get it." Utos ko when he was supposed to kiss me.
I heard him groan and tried to kiss me but I moved back to tease him. His jaw clenched with what I did but he gave me a dangerous smirk as if I would have to face the consequence for what I just did.
'What? Are you gonna punish me?'
I went back to what I'm supposed to be doing while Axel takes care of something else. However, in the midst of choosing between wearing an all black outfit or a casual one, I heard Butler James.
"You have a visitor, Sir. It is said to be Ms. Camille Oliveros."
I literally froze in my position yet I immediately took a glance at Axel's direction.
What the hell is she doing here?
Axel looked at me.
"We are just waiting for your confirmation before we let her in the village." I heard him added.
But Axel's eyes were focused on mine. I rolled my eyes at him -- literally does not give a shit of whatever he's thinking right now.
I walked towards the door and Butler James paled as he saw me glaring at him. I left the room with heavy footsteps and went towards my men who are currently in the living room.
"Queen." They all greeted me.
"Let the girl in." I coldly and darkly commanded.
'Let's see what you got.'
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"HI! GOOD afternoon. I am sorry kung pumunta ako ng walang pasabi."
Camille bowed her head a bit and smiled at us. I know Axel followed me, I can feel his cold and dark presence behind me.
"I just wanted to follow up some information regarding the wedding but both of you are not answering my emails. So, I decided to . . . pay a visit." She awkwardly laughed.
"We've been busy, I'm sorry for not--"
"How did you know about this place?" I cut Axel off.
She looked startled after I asked that question. Then, she nervously glanced at Axel's direction but her gaze went back to me. What the hell? She kept glancing back at Axel's and then she glanced at me nervously.
I feel like I'm gonna explode in anger here.
'Seriously? Is there something I have to know?'
I looked back at Axel and raised a brow at him with a death glare but he just smiled at me.
'Tss! Don't even try, Axel.'
"Oh, uhm . . . Mr. Shin gave me his calling card." What?!
And this is the address he put in his calling card?!
In so much irritation, I feel like I'm shaking until Axel caressed my waist, trying to calm me but hell! I don't have time to calm down!
"Let's have a seat, shall we?" Axel politely asked us to sit on the couch.
"Uh -- thank you." Camille smiled but I remained examining her from head to toe.
'There is something off here . . .'
"I really am sorry kung walang pasabi akong pumunta rito. I also tried contacting you two but I had a hard time trying to reach out to the both of you. And . . . and I was also worried. Is everything . . . alright?"
"Why do you ask?" I asked with a raised eyebrow.
She looked so stunned. Probably did not expect my rude response.
Just what the fuck. You don't just come to your client's house without any appointment even if they're not replying to you! And what the heck did I just hear? Is everything alright?
'What?!'
'Is she a wedding coordinator or a couple therapist? Fucking hell.'
"I-I." She stuttered. "I-I was worried . . . I'm sorry if I offende--"
"Butler James, where's--"
We were all distracted when Jamie's voice dominated the living room. "Oh! Nandito pala kayo." She chuckled and was about to walk towards us when she saw Camille.
Nagkatinginan kami. As if we're communicating through eyes. I saw Jamie's lips changed after looking at my eyes.
'I wonder what she's thinking right now . . .'
"What is it?" I asked her.
Then, she forced herself to smile. "The cake is already baked. You may now taste it, Queen . . . Axel."
I saw her fingers rubbing against each other. I nodded and looked at Axel to give him a sign. I raised a brow at him and glanced at Jamie. He immediately got it.
I looked at Camille who looked confused because of our sudden quietness. She's probably thinking what's the big deal about a cake.
"I don't have time to spare, Ms. Oliveros." I faked a smile and still tried to be professional. "As you can see, we are busy with other stuff. My . . ." I went closer to Axel and reached for his lips before looking at her. "My fiancé is busy with his new pastry business, right baby?"
Axel smiled and gave me a sweet kiss. Upon knowing Camille's still staring at us, I continue to kiss him as I let my tongue play with his. I felt Axel's soft touch on my thighs which made me smile even more. I put my right palm on his chest and softly pushed him a bit and stared at his lovely eyes.
"You naughty girl." He huskily whispered before kissing my neck – confident that he knows what I'm doing.
I smirked and looked at Camille's reaction who's flustered at the moment.
'Now you know . . . he's mine. So fuck off.'
"U-uh, o-of course! I u-understand . . ." She hastily stood up from her seat. "I am r-really sorry for coming without i-informing you. I-I'll go now . . . I'm . . ." I saw her glance at Axel.
"Axel . . ." I whispered as he continued to kiss my neck.
'Shit! I was just playing! Are we going to do a live show here, Axel?! Fuck!'
The next thing I knew, she was being escorted by some of my men. I couldn't focus anymore because Axel's fucking giving me waves of damn kisses!
"Axel . . . stop it." I mumbled and glared at him.
I heard his sexy chuckles. "Says my girl who initiated the make out."
What the fuck! "Why? You don't like it when I initiate?"
Axel shook his head. "Of course not. All I want is . . . tapusin mo lang ang sinimulan mo . . ." he challenged me.
I rolled my eyes. "Axel!"
"Hmm? Where?"
What?! He's probably thinking I wanted to make out somewhere else!
"Jamie has an update with what you are doing! I thought you were running through the data?"
He finally stopped kissing my neck. "How about I run my fingers through . . ." his hand slowly caressed my thighs.
Fuck!
"This . . ."
"Axel!" I gritted my teeth.
He smirked at me. Ha! You're really enjoying this, huh?
"Excuse me, love birds! Masusunog na ang cake." Jamie butted in as she laughed and left.
I took that chance to stand up but Axel fucking grabbed my hand! Shit! I thought I was going to fall over on the couch but I landed on his lap.
"You better pay the price later, you naughty girl." He whispered.
I rolled my eyes and glared at him.
"Who are you threatening, huh?"
He smirked. "Feisty . . . I see."
He kissed me for the last time before helping me to stand up. "Let's go before you initiate a make out again." He teased.
"Oh, shut up." I said, holding back my smile but failed to do so.
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