What Lies Ahead

Chapter 1

Roses have thorns 🌹

To this day I saunter the world, waiting to see if the flowers I used to hold so tight and dear will lighten up with life once again. But then I think about how much suffering it had cause and the thought fades away, like a cold breeze in summer.

I Kayla Katherine De La Fiore , seek nothing of this world, nothing that I long for with my whole heart. A chill comes up my spine, as I recollect all the memories from those cold days in New York City.

Andrew Clainmore, was the flower from the past, my lover. He who had a noble’s name, was a kind young man in his twenties, died before he had a chance to propose his love to me.

I saw it all…….his death….from start to finish.

I never talked about what happened that night because only I knew what had occurred.

My whole heart knew that nothing last forever until you awake to reality and find yourself in middle of nowhere, not a spark of light to help guide you to your destination.

Andrew was that bright red rose, it wouldn’t be long before it died.

I remember when he would squeeze my hand and pull me towards his broad chest. Andrew was not only like a rose but also like the sun, bright and warm that would lighten up anyones heart.

His last words were,”Go find me when you think the time is right.”

The thought sparked up a light in Kayla’s head.”What if he was still alive, could he possibly….no.”

Andrew pure like the rose, but there were thorns around his last words.

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Chapter 2

BeforeParis kill

“Kayla are you ready yet?” called out Andrew as he set his luggage by the fireplace. “Yes, almost done” yelled back Kayla. They were preparing to leave for Paris early in the morning. They had been living in Kayla’s stone castle for over 2 years now and wanted to go somewhere new, so they set their eyes on Paris

They bought a house by Victor-Hugo, avenue Foch and place l’Etoile. They would marry and have many children of their own.

“I’m all done now!” Yelled Kayala back to Andrew.

Then he approached the door and skimmed the room to find half the closet empty.

“What will you do with this lovely mansion, my lady?”

“I will keep it till I have a child to inherit it, meanwhile I have contracted some of my father’s guards to protect the castle from, them.

Andrews bright sapphire colored eyes lay gaze at Kaylas sad expression, as she look out the window. Kayla evoked and comprehend that she was no longer alone, now she had Andrew to protect her from the dangers that lurked the castle.

“Honey, are you alright leaving behind something you treasure so much?”

“Yes babe, because now I have you and I want to reset all the negative things that have happened in the past.”

Early in the morning they hurried to catch their flight, but never knew what would happen next.

There were guards trained by the army outside, waiting for Kayla and Andrew to take them to the airport. Kayla passed by them, she knew a few of the men because her father had ordered them to stay by Kayla’s side when she was younger.

Them man by her left side was named Rodrigo Salazar, he was a tall, tan, muscle, man.

Rodrigo, particularly talkative man had told Kayla many stories about his wife and two children, and how he survived the war in order to see his family again.

“Hi, Rodrigo. How are you?” asked Kayla.

I am doing fine thank you? answered Rodrigo.

“How is your family doing now, is Lizeth doing better?”

“Yes, they are extremely healthy however Lizeth has passed away to a better place.

Rodrigo looks at the pavement with a tearful expression, then turns to look at Kayla and answers, “Although my wife has gone, she has caused great agony in my children’s heart and myself’s, we have become even more close. Sad it seems she was just with us but I thank you for your concern, Miss Kayla.”

Kayla tears up and looks at Rodrigo,” I’m so sorry to hear this……..I understand what it feels like to lose someone you love with all your heart.”

“I hope we can see each other in the future, with your dream family one day.”

Tears well up in Rodrigo’s eyes and Kayla gives him a big hug before they hop onto the car, taking them to the airport. “Thank you Rodrigo, one day…….. all you have done for the family and your immense loyalty to my father and I. You will be compensated greatly. Goodbye.” she looks back and waves through the window before they leave.

Rodrigo waves back, he was like Kayla’s second father always by her side. He never complained about life or how hard it had been, he just kept sweet smile on.

Kayle looks at Andrew, noticed that he looked excited,”Hey do you know what day today is?” He asked with a grin on his face.

“ummm…...let me think…...umm..nope, what is today?” asked Kayla confused.

“Today is a special day for you.” Andrew just smiled and looked at Kayla.

“Tell me!” excited to know what Andrew was keeping from her.

“Nope, I will tell you when we get to the airport.”

“Okay.” frowned and looked out the dark window, to wonder what was so important today, and why was Andrew keeping it from her.

The car paused,”What’s going on chauffer?”

“There seems to be a fire back at your home Miss Kayla!”

“What! Turn the car please!” she exclaimed.

“I have to recover the only thing I have of my mother’s!”

“Calm down Kayla, there is already help on their way to the castle.” Andrew paused to assist Kayla.

“Andrew? Can we return to see if everything is okay? Please?”

“Yes…babe.” Andrew knew what was coming, but knew deep down he didn’t want to disillusion Kayla so they returned. He also knew that those men were behind everything. The men in black clothing, had tried to kill him once, under his father’s orders but didn’t let anyone know.

They got back to the castle, Kayla’s mother was a princess and had inherited the stone castle from her own mother. Kayla’s mother was a short woman in her thirties, short but had the beauty of a goddess. Camilla, that was Kayla’s mother’s name, wealthy and had everything she had always wanted yet she died at a young age after having gone on a trip of no return. Days later they found her body, cold and with no means of life. They never knew how Camilla died, it was unsolved mystery. This caused sorrow in those who knew Camilla, she had been exceptional. Kayla loved her mother very much, but after Camilla’s death Kayla didn’t talk for a whole year. Her father however got help for Kayla and got her to communicate with more people to lessen her pain. Kayla’s father was a businessman, loved his only daughter so much he would sometimes skip out on work to commit time to her. Kayla also loved her father for this, however she didn’t recognize him much since they no longer saw each other very often, she was so small back then. Love she thought. That’s all she ever wanted and she got it all from Andrew, no need to look back, however as soon as they got back she left running towards the castle. How did this all happen, how were the guards not enough? she thought to herself.

It was already dark, 8:07 P.M. The rainy, stormy night put down the flames from outside the stone castle. Tears rolled down her cheeks feeling secure that everything was secure.

“Andrew?!”she called out.

No reply. So she tried again walking towards the cab.

There he was, but he wasn’t alone. There were 5 men in black clothing surrounding him with guns ready to shoot. Andrew looked at Kayla with fright, his expression was telling her to run. She didn’t move, stayed solid like a statue. Who were those men? Why are they trying to kill Andrew? No words came out her mouth, Kayla knew she had to run and get help but didn’t have time for that. Kayla had trained with Rodrigo to protect herself.

She forced her slim body to move, she ran towards the men, striking the first man in the back of his spin with a knife she carried in her boot. Quickly she jerked her body to the left to punch the man with the gun, Kayla gathered all her strength to punch the man with the clothing at his jaw.

She was far too late, when she turned to face Andrew the other man had shot his pistol at Andrew’s chest,”Noooooooooo! What have you done?!” but the man just stared, and gathered his things to escape the scence.

“GATHER UP !” he yelled at the men with his hollow voice.

“NOOOOOOO! you can’t leave, why did you do this?”

But the men just ran towards the forest that surrounded the castle.

Darkness surrounded her, Andrew just lay on her lap.

“Remember that I will always love you,”pain followed his deep voice.

“And, come find me when the time is right.”

Those were Andrew’s last words.

From their on the police and ambulance arrived at the scence and questions the guards and Kayla. Kayla accused the men in the black clothing, who killed Andrew. This was all before they, she was to leave to Paris.

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Chapter 3

To Be Strong

After the police had questioned Kayla and the guards and found free of no guilt, they took Kayla straight to Paris, she would have to start a new life and become strong.

Under so much pain her heart wavered, she didn’t hesitate and left because to stay would only trouble her heart more.

When she arrived at Paris, her first thoughts had been to go an explore but she was far too tired so she just left for her new home. Her father would come the next day to visit, she would try her best to keep a smile. But when her father arrive she couldn’t help but let out her true emotion.

“Honey, I know it’s hard. But do you know that when your mother Camilla came to pass I told myself, what would she want for me? She would never want me to be this way, so I decided that to be strong I would have to make her my strength.” He wrapped his arms around Kayla and sympathize with her pain.

He had been in Paris for work and to see his daughter. He got informed on what had happened due to his guards injuries and his contact info. on Kalya. Kayla’s father’s name was Alexander De La Fiore, tall yet fairly handsome to a lady’s eye.

“Father?”called out Kayla.

“Yes, honey what’s the matter? asked Kayla’s father.

“Will Andrew become my strength one day two?”

“Let me remind you Kayla that, Andrew has always been your strength you just have to look for your own support.”

Kayla walked her father into her new home, and sat next to each other.

That’s when she realized that Andrew was her strength at heart, but her father was her strength in brain. To be strong she would need to change, not for the sake of anyone else but for herself.

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Chapter 4

Training

Heroes, Kayla wanted to be one herself. After Andrew’s death she would become stronger.

Kayla’s father contracted strong men to take her under training , one of the men would be Rodrigo and a few others.