Ivy's POV
"Yannis—"
Halos atakihin ako sa puso nang makita si Maximilian, naka-ngisi habang binubuksan ang sliding glass door ng balkonahe ko.
He's wearing a fitted white long sleeve, tatlong butones ang bukas, nakataas ang manggas, fitted demi jeans, and black shoes... hot—no! Inakyat na naman niya ang kwarto ko!
"Sorry. Let's talk next time. May emergency," pilit kong pinakalma ang boses ko habang sinuot ang black rectangular shades na ka-partner ng black-coated dress ko. I was also wearing a black high boots that match my outfit.
Sa gilid ng mata ko, kita kong gustong sumunod ni Maxy, pero agad kong sinarado ang pinto ng kwarto ko. Nakahinga ako ng maluwag, ngunit kumakabog pa rin ang dibdib ko.
"You really have a nerve, don't you?"
Agad na nagbago ang ekspresyon ko nang marinig ang boses ng siraulo kong kapatid. Taas-kilay ko siyang tiningala. He's topless, wearing just boxers. Showing his flawless skin and six pack.
Puno ng pawis ang kanyang katawan, siguro galing sya sa training ground. Bumaba ang tingin ko sa labi niya—he's smoking a cigarette while looking at me from head to toe.
"You're still keeping in touch with that two-faced bastard?" he said as he blew out the smoke on my face. For the God's sake, I hate the smell of cigarettes!
"Really? in my face, Eivan?" malamig kong sagot habang tinatakpan ang ilong ko ng nakaglare.
Alam kong matagal na niyang alam na madalas tumatambay si Maximilian sa kwarto ko. Nakakapagtaka na never niya itong nabanggit kay Dad.
He let out a low laugh, then bent over. "You really impressed me. To think that you chose Maximilian over Hadrian... You even went as far as crashing a grand wedding." I smirked, locking eyes with him.
"Why bring that up now? You played a big part in my escape," I said, knowing exactly what he was implying.
Dad will punish me. I know that.
But not for now, 'cause we've got a bigger problem to solve.
And I'm sure Dad will also punish Eivan.
Why?
Because he knew about my escape plan, but he didn't tell Dad in advance.
Lumapit ako kay Eivan, na nakatitig sa akin nang matalim. Hinaplos ko ang likod ng ulo niya habang nakangiti ng matamis. "Don't worry about me. Because if Dad investigates, he'll investigate you too." I formed my lips into an 'o,' pretending to be shocked.
"If that happens," ibinaba ko ang kamay ko sa balikat niya, nanatili kaming nakatitig sa isa't isa,
"He will find out that you're trying to rebel," bulong ko sa kanyang tenga. Napatigil sya sa paghithit ng sigarilyo, tila nagulat kung paano ko nalaman.
God damn. He's glaring.
Ngiting tagumpay kong iniwan siya sa harap ng kwarto ko. "You shouldn't tease your older sister, Eli," bulong ko sa hangin. Dahil sa huli, akin ang tagumpay.
***
"Room 209?" I asked the receptionist while still wearing shades and looking around, good.... No one's following me.
"VIP Room 209, here's the card po" She said, I grabbed it quickly and walked away without a second glance.
I plan to meet Jeffrey.
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Vengeance Resurrection
Azione[ON-GOING] Ilaria Vivienne Yannis Beaufort's life met a tragic end at the hands of her own brother. His brother that killed her just because of his obsessiveness with the woman who happened to be her fiance's hidden lover. Ten years slipped away...
