Only When It's Beneficial
Her Truth
Javier Vale FMC's Father
You and I never had sex during the time our business was facing troubles. How is it possible that after meeting with that man once, and a few weeks later, you were confirmed to be four months pregnant.
Javier Vale FMC's Father
Shane, explain this to me because I can't make sense out of it. Four months pregnant?
Shane paces ups and down in the bedroom while looking at her husband in disbelief. Everything They did in the past was for the sake of their family, so why is he pointing fingers at her now.
Shane Vale FMC's Mother
Javier, she is your daughter, and you know it. I have never been the type to sleep around.
Shane cries in silence while looking at her husband in disbelief. Had she not met with Ciel Crimson, that day what would have become of their family, she wondered. Was her sacrifice selfish? Did she sacrifice for their family in vain?
Javier Vale FMC's Father
She is not mine!
Shane opens her eyes wide in disbelief.
Shane Vale FMC's Mother
So, what you are saying is that she fell from above, right?
Shane massages her temple in frustration while thinking back. Was she missing something? Did she forget something important from her encounter with Ciel Crimson? Otherwise, why is her husband accusing her of cheating?
Javier Vale FMC's Father
Why don't you tell me? Who is her father?
Javier's contemptuous stare at her made Shane suddenly feel disgusted at herself. She wrapped her arms around her body and shook her head frantically while in tears.
Shane Vale FMC's Mother
If you are doubting me so much, why don't we go for a DNA test.
Alia was Vibing to a song while listening to music on her earphones when she felt a hand on her shoulder.
She turns to look at the person and smiles brightly at her.
Alia Vale FMC
Aria! Where have you been? I have been waiting for you since yesterday. Mum told me you went out to get fresh air.
Aria shakes her head at her sister and sits next to her. Her eyes were puffy. She looked exhausted but still managed to smile at Alia.
Aria Vale FMC's elder sister
Why were you searching for me? I was the one who waited to meet with you yesterday, but you took your sweet time to return home. Alia, why are you never at home when it matters?
Alia's face dulled, as fear crossed her face
Alia Vale FMC
Aria, what happened?
Aria sighed. Yesterday was a day she never thought she would see in her life. It was the day she learned that she was to be married to an estranged person she had never met in her life.
It was the day she saw their parents seriously arguing and taking turns blaming each other for a choice they made a long time ago.
Aria Vale FMC's elder sister
Anyway, I am happy you are alright. Actually, Mum and Dad sent me to tell you to get ready we are going to the hospital.
Alia Vale FMC
What for sister?
Aria Vale FMC's elder sister
Mum just said it was for a family check-up
Alia shrugged. She was used to their family’s monthly visit to the hospital. Her mum would always emphasize that health is wealth. It was normal, so she didn't think much about it.
Aria gets up and goes to Alia's vintage makeup table. She picks up her perfume and smiles at Alia.
Aria Vale FMC's elder sister
Alia, can I just have this your lotus perfume? Everyone loved it when I used it. You needed to see how my colleagues complimented me yesterday at work.
Aria Vale FMC's elder sister
I was all smiles yesterday 😊😊😊
Alia Vale FMC
Why do you even have to ask? I can easily order another one online. It's all yours.😊
Alia Vale FMC
I am bored, sister. For how long do we have to wait for the results?
Aria sighs and rolls her eyes at her sister's antics
Aria Vale FMC's elder sister
Fine! just wait here. I will go and check on what's happening.
Aria Vale FMC's elder sister
*Mutters* Actually, mum and dad should have been done by now.
Aria walks towards the doctor's office and halts by the door
Shane Vale FMC's Mother
*Sniffling* We are here in a hospital of your choice. The results say she's your daughter. What do you have to say?
Rakes through his messy hair. He stares at his wife with red bloodshot eyes blankly.
Javier Vale FMC's Father
Then tell me what he meant by 21 years has gone by smoothly. I am here for what is mine
Javier Vale FMC's Father
*He scowled* What did you take from him that day?
Shane clasps her hands together in thoughts. She was sad.
Too sad to notice any other thing. Aria cried while looking at her depressed mother through the glass square opening of the door.
Shane Vale FMC's Mother
*Gulps nervously* It's all too blury in my memory now. That day... I went to the cathedral. It was cold. the wind was wild, and it carried flakes of snow while I waited for him to show up. I was so scared... I wanted to run because it felt eerie, but then I thought of our little Aria and you and the worst that could happen.
Shane Vale FMC's Mother
*Cries silently* Somehow, I summoned the courage... then I heard a voice:
what is it that you desire?
Shane Vale FMC's Mother
Monroe had warned me to be selfless when I got there.
Shane Vale FMC's Mother
I told the voice I wanted to meet with Ciel Crimson. He asked me a question after that the voice vanished and ciel Crimson showed up.
Shane massages her temples, trying to recall the past.
Shane Vale FMC's Mother
I remember he told me that I smelled like lotus flower. Then he said, "21 years from now, I will come for what is mine. He asked if I agreed or not? And I accepted
Shane lowered her head as she clawed her chest. When she agreed, she thought that in 21 years, he would demand for her life or something. However, when he visited them after 21 years, he demanded for Aria to be married into his family.
Aria Vale FMC's elder sister
*Aria wiped her tears and rushed into the office with a smile.* Mum, dad, why are you taking so much time just for an examination? Alia is restless. You know how much of a big baby she can be right?
Shane Vale FMC's Mother
*Shane nods with a smile.* That's true, your sister can be a big baby sometimes. She's whiny when she gets bored
AT THE HOSPITAL RECEPTION
Alia was playing a game with her phone. When she suddenly felt someone sitting next to her. The scent from the person was intoxicating so much so that Alia's eyes slowly rolled back as she inhaled the scent of the person.
Alia's lashes fluttered like a butterfly's wings. She licked her lips. The scent was familiar. It was a mixture of cider wood roses and citrus. She was certain of it as she raised her gaze to the person.
Alia Vale FMC
Oh! It's you!
Raven Crimson FL
*Smirks* It's me.
Gazes at her obsessively. Alia smiles brightly at her, revealing her side dimples.
Alia Vale FMC
I was certain I recognized the spicy scent coming from you. Turns out you are someone I know.
Alia's eyes landed on the bouquet of flowers in her hands. She smiled as she held Ravens hand with the bouquet of roses to her nose. She inhaled the sweet scent and exhaled. While staring at Raven with a cheery smile.
Alia Vale FMC
So that's where the rose scent is coming from. No wonder I wasn't completely sure if it was you. Because I remember ciderwood and citrus from your scent.
Raven taps Alia's nose with her index finger with a smirk.
Raven Crimson FL
So you have a sharp nose... like a puppy. Not many people can know that.
Alia pouts and rests her head on Raven's shoulder
Alia Vale FMC
Mmm! You just called me a puppy. Do I look like a puppy?
Alia cups her face with her hands and flutters her long lashes with a pout while staring at Raven adorably.
Lost in Alia's adorable sight, she gulps. Her eyes trailed down from Alia's honey brown eyes to her nose and down to her lips.
She folded her lips and let's out a deep breath she had forgotten she was holding back.
Raven Crimson FL
I mean... *gulps nervously* You look like a wild poppy flower.
Alia Vale FMC
*Sighs and smiles*Thank you...*She pinches her cheek nervously* Even though I don't know much about poppies, I am just happy you think I look like a flower and not a puppy.
Shakes her head and handed the bouquet to Alia
Alia Vale FMC
*Raised her eyebrows confused* Aren't you here to visit someone? Why hand me the flowers? The person won't be pleased, and I don't think it's fair to collect what belongs to someone else.
Raven Crimson FL
They are for you. Let's just say I had a hunch that I would meet you today... Also, the flowers have met their owner.
Alia smiled and took the bouquet. She took out a stem of rose and handed it to Raven
Alia Vale FMC
This one is for you.
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