NINE YEARS LATER
Diane was now in her 3rd year in college as a medical student. Her mum was successful in erasing the birthmarks off her body and making her forget what happened 9 years ago.
Mrs Octavier thought she did the right thing by leaving Transylvania with her children and starting a new life in Manilla. Little did she know that the decision she made on that faithful day would cost her the life of her dear husband.
The Alpha came to fetch his mate as promised but when he arrived at Transylvania that night, he found out that his mate was GONE. He then ordered his guards to put Diane's father in the dungeon until he reveals the whereabouts of his mate, but Mr Octavier didn't say a word. This annoyed the Alpha so much that he ordered the guards to kill Mr Octavier.
When Mrs Octavier heard the news, she fell on her knees and wept bitterly. Diane was also affected by this and she promised her mum that she would get justice for her father. Little did she know that her father's murderer is her mate.
PRESENT DAY, MANILLA, Philippines
"Mummy, I just got a call from brother Raymond and he said he'll be coming home soon with his wife. Danielle will also be coming home.with her fiance soon" Diane announced happily
"Really dear?" Mrs Octavier asked excitedly
"Yes mummy, I'm so excited. I can't wait to see them. It's a good thing I'm on holiday now" Diane said grinning
"I'm also really happy dear. Ooohhh I almost forgot. Lily and Rose called earlier today" Mrs Octavier said
"Really mum? What did they say and why didn't they call me?" Diane asked
"Well dear, they called me to remind you about Rose's brother's birthday. What's his name again, eehm eehhmm Sky.... Sky.... Skyler. Yes, Skyler. They also said your phone wasn't reachable"Mrs Octavier said
"Ooh yes, I completely forgot to tell you earlier. The party is tomorrow night. Can I go mummy?" Diane asked giving her mum a puppy face
"Of course baby. Just be home before midnight okay!" Mrs Octavier said
"Thanks mummy, you're the best" Diane said then pecked her mum on her cheeks
"I'm gonna go shopping tomorrow with ma girls" Diane added
TRANSYLVANIA, EUROPE
"We just found their present location in Manilla Alpha" one of the guys in charge of the technical department in Transylvania, mind linked Damian
"Good boys. All that's left is to go to Manilla. Get the planes ready. We're going to Manilla tomorrow morning" Damian mind linked them and then cut them off
'I wonder why the mate bond isn't affecting her now' Damian said aloud to himself, oblivious of the fact that Liam was in his room
"How about asking her when you see her again" Liam suggested
"Aaahhhh... what the heck Liam! You startled me" Damian said
"Really? I thought you felt my presence already. I guess I was wrong. You must have been deep in your thoughts"Liam said
"I guess you're right. I just can't wait to find her. I can't remain without a mate forever. It'll also not be good for the kingdom" Damian said
MANILLA, PHILIPPINES
ON THE PHONE
"Hey babes" Diane said
"Hi sweetie" Lily and Rose replied simultaneously
"How are the preparations going?" Diane asked
"Great. The decorations will be done tomorrow morning and Lily's here for a sleepover" Rose said
"Wow that's great" Diane said
"We're going shopping tomorrow morning. You coming?" Lily asked
"Of course, that's the reason I called. So what time and where should we meet" Diane asked
"We'll come over to your place" Rose said
"By 8am?" Lily asked
"Okay by me then" Diane said
"See you guys tomorrow at eight" Diane added and hung up
Diane went to the bathroom to shower and she went downstairs afterwards to meet her mother.
Mrs Octavier sat on a dining chair while staring deeply at a photograph with teary eyes. It was Mr Octavier's photograph. She was comparing how her life used to be before his demise and after his demise
"Mum, are you crying again" Diane asked
"No, my dear" Mrs Octavier said while cleaning her eyes with the back of her palm
"You can't lie to me mummy. It's really evident that you were crying" Diane said
"I was just thinking about how our lives were before your dad passed away" Mrs Octavier said
"What do you mean mummy? I know you miss dad a lot and so do I but I'm sure dad would want us to move on and not mourn him everyday, and you have to admit mum, life has been good ever since we moved to Manilla. I mean, look at us mum. We now own our own house, I'm almost done with my studies and you also have your own business now. So which life is better? It's a good thing we left Transylvania. Whenever I think about dad, I always say to myself that he does so we can be happy and not sad" Diane said
"But that doesn't mean I won't avenge his death. I do not care who on earth that person is or how he or she is related to me, all I know is that they must pay for taking my father away from me" Diane said angrily
"Ooh come here my baby"Mrs oct8said and gave Diane a hug
"You are all grown up now uhn. I'm sure your dad is really happy and proud wherever he is" Mrs Octavier said and released herself from the hug
"Yes mum. Okay that's enough years already. You must go to bed now. Lily and Rose will be coming over tomorrow at 8am" Diane said
"Okay dear. You must also go to bed now" Mrs Octavier said
"Good night mummy"Diane said and pecked her mum on her side cheeks before going back to the room
Mrs Octavier watched her daughter go up to her room with worry in her eyes
'How will you take revenge on that person? You have no idea who he is and what he's capable of doing. This is all my fault' Mrs Octavier thought to herself
IN DIANE'S ROOM
"I'll make them pay for what they did to you dad" Diane said angrily while staring at her dad's picture
She turned off the lights in her room and went to bed