You Can Run But You Can't Hide My Contractual Wife

The night came for Celine’s awaited concert. It was held in the biggest event’s place in the city as the concert tickets were sold like hotcakes.

It was dim inside when the crowd was surprised with the soft, euphonious piano piece soothing one’s soul.

Then the candles lit up gradually. The serenity sounded like a good wave that everyone wanted to drown in.

Quiet.

Calm.

Peaceful.

That kind of music that craved one’s mind, heart, and soul.

After a while, the spotlight turned on and focused on the girl standing in front, the star of the night, Celine.

Then Celine sang one of her hits.

The audience gave her an overwhelming standing ovation every after her impressive performance.

On the other hand, Arabella had fun playing her piece but she stayed her head low all of the time. She didn’t dare to look at the crowd let alone the cameras.

Tonight, she was wearing a very simple maxi flowing dress. Her makeup was too little like nothing at all.

This isn’t her night.

She never wanted to own the night.

The stage lightings were fixed according to her request. Her side was dim and only the warm soft glowed candlelight lit her up.

Arabella was very happy to play with her idol and at the same time, she felt somewhat secured.

Adam and Lira were sitting in the front row. For some reason, Damien had excused himself not to watch her performance tonight. He never skipped a chance to see her concerts even if it’s just a small event but tonight, Damien didn’t show up.

Lira was quite disappointed. She was expecting Damien to be at the concert. After they kissed that night, she didn’t see him anymore. She didn’t know if he was avoiding her or he just didn’t want to see her at all. Thinking of this, Lira’s heart was clenched hard as she was expecting something.

Something more.

More than a hug.

More than a kiss.

More like love…

“Aunt Lira, my mom is the best. Isn’t she?” Adam proudly whispered at her. He was wearing a black tuxedo. Of all the kids in the city, Lira had no doubts that Adam was the most handsome and different. Without any effort, Adam’s look was like an elite and he was like a son of royals.

A prince.

Lira couldn’t help to wonder who’s Adam’s father.

He must be a king.

Lira shook her head to get rid of her crazy thoughts about Adam’s father.

“Of course, your mom is the …. Adam?” Lira replied to the boy who was sitting beside her but to her shock, Adam was no longer sitting in his seat.

Lira felt panicked. She suddenly felt a twitch of impending doom.

How could she lose Adam?

She hated herself to be so absentminded while with a 5-year-old kid. Lira stood up from the crowd. Her eyes were finding him everywhere.

There’s no Adam.

What if Adam was kidnapped?

Beads of cold sweats began to appear on her skin. Her heart was thumping very fast. She could not lose Adam.

She didn’t know what to do.

Lira wanted to look around but what if Adam would go back to his seat and she wasn't there anymore?

She couldn’t call Arabella as her cellphone was with her.

choice. Using Arabella’s

cheerful on

Lira.” She replied with her

Lira felt clenched

something happened. I need your help.” Despite his silence,

worried voice sounded

can’t find him.” Lira was already crying in her fright. She couldn’t

I’m going there now.” A mere disappointment was in his voice. Then he hung up first without

felt a

of losing Adam

Or both.

the concert

like a flash since he had

stay here and wait until he came back.” Damien

I tell Ms. J about it?” Lira was awfully petrified. She

deep eyes, “I will be the one to inform her. Stay

and felt like

the stage when

I thought…” Arabella showed her bright smile as she was surprised

missing.” Catching his

Her knees instantly softened and her whole body

to the right-wing and you go to the left-wing. If we can’t find him then let’s call the police.” Damien ordered hurriedly. He didn’t want to let Arabella know about it as he already knew her

ran off.

still keep up running with weak knees. Her tears rolled down uncontrollably. She had been through hell to save her son before. Now, she couldn’t afford to lose him just like that.

his guardian’s permission. Never did he break any rule of courtesy as he didn’t want someone to worry him. For so many concerts she had, this was the only time he

Unless he….

He was kidnapped?

of

would have

For what possible reason?

Kids trafficking?

bad. Her body was so weak and tired but she still

to

Adam!” She called out his name with

There’s no answer.

find Adam before the whole crowd would come out or else it would

inside almost all the stores but there’s no presence of Adam. Rattled by his absence, she was really determined to call the police. Her instinct is to go outside the building

Italian restaurant. The lightings were warm that made the place romantically cozy. It has a glass

kept on opposing that it’s impossible for Adam to go to that kind of place. First, he has no money. Second, he doesn’t like Italian food

of

her feet had their own mind. Her feet

tables that had been

No.

It’s 5 tables.

5th table was in

walked closely and her heart

in the 5th table. He was eating pasta with messy red sauce around

joy. There’s also anger because Adam broke

joy dissipated her anger

surprised her more was the person

see him clearly as there’s a brick wall

That’s the only sight she could see from

waste time to get closer to her son and check out the person who could easily bring

her leaving the

Then her phone rang.

It’s Damien.

now.” Damien on the other line was panting while talking to

while holding firmly to Adam’s hand. She was afraid

relieved. How’s he?”

fine.” Arabella looked at the little boy’s pleading expression. She couldn’t get angry with her son any longer. She

explaining to do

at the man again but to her surprise, he was

She frowned.

Where did he go?