Thorns of Roses

Sanctuary

Song for this chapter:

Sparks-Coldplay

CHAPTER 72

CORINNE

A week had passed since the night I caught him in Downtown. Since I knew some of his well-kept secrets.

The Mayhems never run out of surprises for me, at least Havoc and Blaze. If you look at them, it seems like a power duo that can rule the world, ruthlessly. But their passionate hearts are hidden.

I can't believe that they can sacrifice their own dignity and position in this world to save innocent people. Children. I didn't tell anyone not even a single soul until I found out. I want to help them, I also want to give a good and good life to the children in the cave. If only it were possible to return them to their respective families. But Blaze admitted that some of the children were sold by their parents to the syndicate in exchange for a little money because of the hardships of life. But that's not the solution, that's not the only way to save yourself from hunger and poverty. They became parents, since you brought a life into this world, the world is no longer about you, but about the little life you brought into this world. They need to give their children a proper lifestyle and a proper future. It's not because they're just a poor person. They have to try hard, they have to strive harder for their children no matter how cruel it is to live in the world. Because the children they brought into this world did not choose to live, much less live a poor life.

I don't know if Diesel knows about this too, but I don't want to tell him. I can't risk it. Until now we have not met and talked, all I know is that Havoc exiled him and Carina to Europe for a while. Even though it was hard to accept that they would go away from me, I thought that was better than Havoc or Blaze killing them because of the betrayal that Diesel did to him.

Seven days, it has been seven days which has been full of events since Blaze and I started organizing the studio for the kids. From time to time we forget about our situation, but sometimes our mood is ruined when I know that someone is looking for him and Hannah calls him endlessly that you think she is the legal wife.

The f*****g nerve.

Every night, he informs me that he is leaving. I know where he is going. Although I know he's doing it for the children, I still can't get rid of the worry, that's why until I see his car returning to the Tower's parking lot, I don't sleep. I have to make sure that he's getting home safe.

Sunday came, and this is the night that we’re transferring the kids from the cave to the studio.

We have to act at midnight so we don't get attention from anyone. Blaze makes sure that everyone in Downtown is under his control, but what if a traitor sneak in? Better to be careful. With Greta's help, we were able to carefully move the children to the studio and their faces showed relief and joy. All of them have their own bunk beds and there are blankets and pillows that they can sleep well at night, Blaze and I also put a TV in the middle for their entertainment, some books and toys and other interactive things that they can use. And the place also has its own kitchen and dining table. Blaze and I also made the place soundproof, we know how noisy children are and the last thing we want is to get the attention of passerby outside. I was so happy to see the smiles on the children's faces. My husband and I are constantly expressing our gratitude.

When everyone settled in, Blaze and I got out of the studio that now is a sanctuary for those little kids, his hands wrapped on my hands and he leans me on his car, kissing me tenderly, kissing me like he meant it.

I did kiss him back, if I were given a chance, I will kiss him forever.

His phone rang and we both saw that it is his mistress that was calling him.

I bow my head, a sudden wall builds up in front of us once again.

“Don’t give me any false hope that we can be something if you still can’t let go of her.” I smiled at him sadly and attempt to get inside his car, when he holds my hand again “I am fine.”

He once again cupped my face and kiss me on my forehead “Thank you.”

I smiled at him “Don’t mention it.”