Changes in her heart

"So she ran away, huh?" Francesca giggled. "Is Alex with her?"

"No Madame, The Master is still here in England. Due to the Benedict Project, he is having a hard time meeting their ends." Beverly stood in front of Francesca. They were in the study that Alex usually occupies in their Mansion. Nowadays, it was Francesca's study.

"That's perfect then! Send that tape to her. Let's see how she reacts to it." Francesca smile evilly, sporting her red lipstick.

She was the epitome of a Real Legal Wife. Fighting for someone who was hers in the first place. Never would she back down, until that woman is ruined by her. If Alex doesn't want her, neither would that woman be.

"The Master have already been noted of the pictures Madame. They are trying to find who sent it."

Francesca lifter her brows to Beverly. "As long as you're capable, he wouldn't be able to find some evidence that would link us to those pictures. This time, just directly sent it to her room. How you do that, I'll leave it to you."

"Yes, It shall be done." Beverly left the room.

In her hand was a voice recorder. Something that April wouldn't expect to receive.

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Back in the US.

April and Sky spent most of their time with April's Parents as well as the Smiths. They truly missed her and Sky's presence. Aside from telling Colm, April didn't told her parents regarding her relationship with Alex. At least, not until his divorce is final.

Colm on the other hand, had been very good at hiding his pain. Whenever April was in their house, he never ignore nor hide away from her. This only shows how much he valued their relationship. No matter what happens, he would be there for her. Even if it cost him his own happiness.

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Time went fast, It had been about a week since April and Sky arrived.

April had left all her baggages in England, so that she could relax her in the States. She didn't want to think anything about the turmoils that she had recently went through. This vacation of hers, was a way to cleanse her mind as well as strengthen her heart and resolves.

Even Alex gave her some space. He would only call her about every two to three days. Checking on her and Sky's situation. Aside from that, he was mostly busy. For what it was, only he would know. April had never tried to ask, fearing that she would over step her boundaries.

When there is sunshine, there would be rain also. On the seventh day, April found a recorder on her bedside. Curious, she played it.

As soon as she heard it, she dropped the recorder on the floor. The tape kept playing as her mind reeled back. On the tape, it was playing Alex and Francesca's conversation. What stuck to her the most, was Alex's words.

"There is nothing going between us, Its all for Sky. Why are you getting jealous over a mentally crazy woman? This is getting ridiculous!" (Chapter 13).

For some reason, it was even on repeat. It repeated for at least 20 times, before it went silent. Luckily, there was also Francesca's voice. She learned that this conversation was right after they had just moved to England. Still, it shocked her. She knew that this must be Francesca's doing, but what could she do? She was right, Francesca was Alex's wife. Even till now, they were still married to each other.

As if it wasn't enough. April heard a different voice. She thought that the recorder stopped playing already, she guessed wrong. This time, it was a different voice. A male's voice. A voice she could never forget.

Her hand trembled. She started sweating. Again, images flashed into her mind. April pulled her hair, as she curled unto the floor. She bit her lips hard as she tried her best not to scream. April could taste the blood that was coming into her mouth.

It's him.. It's him.. She thought.

There was no mistake. It was that man that tormented her the most.