A/N: Hi guys! Sorry, i can't update L'amour fou again today. I am so busy right now. Don't worry, l'll start updating when i have time. I hope you understand.  

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KELLY's POV

Upon seeing his handsome face, the urge to embrace him and kiss him was so powerful. I missed him so much but I knew that I couldn't do that anymore. I wanted to talk to him and hit him at the same time because of cheating and keeping a lot of secrets from me but I chose not to.

His lips parted as if he was about to speak but nothing came out of his lips. Then I noticed the dark circles around his eyes. He looked like he haven't had any good night sleep for days already and not just that, he looked like a mess.

I saw him pressed his lips together before he finally spoke.

"Can we talk?" a humorless chuckle erupted from my lips.

"Why?" the pain that I was feeling laced my voice. Blake's mother remained quiet while listening to us but I could tell the confusion in her eyes.

"I think I'll just go in ahead of you guys so that you can have a privacy to talk" she said and then opened the door and then closed it right away.

I faced Stephen with all the new found courage and strength I had.

"You know that we need to talk" he couldn't even call me by his usual endearment for me nor my name. That added to the sadness and pain in my heart.

Why was even I expecting for him to call me 'xuxu' when he never answered my calls and texts these past two weeks? I should've expected for him to act like this because he might've forgotten the fact that I was his girlfriend.

"Spare me all the lies, Stephen. I don't want to hear it" I answered and then turned my back on him.

"Please..." that made me stiffen. I didn't expect for him to plead but I felt like I wasn't ready yet to hear him out. The pain was still fresh even though it had been two weeks.

I heaved a sigh to control my emotions and then decided to open the door and entered inside without answering him.

When we entered, Enrique and Blake were currently talking and I could see the happiness on their faces. I could see how much they love each other and I envy them.

Blake's mom was busy peeling apples but she had a smile on her face while watching the two love birds.

I shifted back my gaze to Enrique and Blake. Even though they've been through a lot, they managed to keep their love for each other.

I asked for their forgiveness of what my cousin did to them and they just smiled at me and said that I shouldn't be saying sorry to them. It was Jake who did everything.

After about 30 minutes, I decided to go home because I couldn't take Stephen's stares. He kept on staring at me meaningfully and it was pissing me off. I've been trying to contact him before but he didn't even answer nor send a message to me.

I felt like he made a fool out of me and now that he was done, he already threw me on the side like a hot potato.

I said goodbye to everyone inside the room except Stephen and then went out. I didn't even throw him a glance.

I was already at the parking lot and was about to get on my bike when someone grabbed me by the hand.

I looked at him with a scowl and was about to yell at whoever it was when I saw Stephen's serious face.

"Let's talk" he looked so serious but determine at the same time. I wanted to slap him and shout at him for hurting me but I couldn't. I knew myself as a strong person but when it comes to this man, I become weak and pathetic.

I pulled back my hand with a force and faced him bravely.

"What do you want to talk about? Are you going to finally tell me all the secrets that you've been keeping from me? That you've just been deceiving me and made me look like a fool by making me believe that you love me? That you cheated on me again?" I asked him sarcastically. I couldn't control my resentment anymore.

My fists were clenching tightly as my breathing became hard. His eyebrows creased and then gave me a confuse stare.

"I've never cheated on you" I laughed sarcastically and bitterly while shaking my head at the same time.

"Enough, Stephen! I already saw you kissing that woman so don't deny it! Why did you come back anyway? Why did you have to make me fall in love with you again and then cheat on me with the same woman?! If you really love her that much then you shouldn't have come back to me and tell me you love me because you just opened an old scar! The pain is even worse now because you did it to me twice! What did I ever do to you for you to treat me this way, huh?! I am hurting here and I feel like it will explode any moment now because of you!" I was already yelling at him while pointing at the part of my chest where my heart was located.

His eyes became sombre while watching me. I could see the guilt that flashed through his eyes but it was just for a second or two. My vision was already blurry because of the unshed tears that I was keeping but I didn't let them fall. I gathered all the strength that I could muster not to appear weak in front of him.

"Xuxu---"

"---don't touch me!" he tried to touch me but I evaded his touch. His jaw clenched tightly. I could see the frustration in his eyes but then his face hardened.

"I might have kept a lot of secrets from you but I've never once cheated on you. If you were there outside my house when Ingrid kissed me then you should've waited until I distanced myself from her. She was the one who kissed me and I was caught off guard" I chuckled bitterly.

"Really? You expect me to believe that? What about three years ago? You openly admitted that you cheated on me back then and now you expect that I'll believe you after I saw you kissing that woman again? What else are you keeping from me? Did you ever love me or you just used me for your hidden agenda? What do you want from me?! Even just this once, please be honest!" my voice was already trembling because of so much emotions but I persevered. I was almost shouting in so much anger.

I need to know everything and hear him out. I thought I wasn't ready yet for confrontation but I realized that it was better for me to hear it the sooner the better so that I could start to move on.

"What about you? Did you truly love me when we got back together? You also kept secrets from me and now, I don't know what to believe anymore. These past two weeks, I tried to think things through but a lot of questions were circulating in my head as well. Did you accept me as your boyfriend because of TBJ? Was it because you wanted to keep me beside you and spy on me? How come that you were part of the group that I loathed the most?" I turned my head and then discreetly wiped the tears in my eyes.

"I was the one who ask first" I said in a voice above whisper, determined to hear his explanation. He heaved a sigh and then raked his fingers through his hair.

"About what happened three years ago; there's an explanation to that and I'll tell you about it when the right time comes. I admit, I didn't have any plans of showing myself to you after what happened in the past but I had to because of my personal vendetta. I've been searching for a certain person ever since three years ago because he harmed someone very important in my life. I wanted to seek for revenge. I needed to avenge him no matter what.

"I did a lot of investigations until I finally found the group which might be hiding that man from me. Then I confirmed that he was indeed the boss of the TBJ. But the one thing that surprised me the most was, you were a member of it. How come you let Cyrus and I be your bodyguard when you're capable of protecting yourself?

"You know why I kept my distance from you these past two weeks? That's because I didn't want to show you how weak I was. I discovered that the one who harmed a very important person in my life was the same man who also killed my parents. I couldn't accept the fact that you're working under that kind of man" I was shock because of what he said. I didn't know what to say.

"W-What do you mean? Who are you referring about?" I finally found my voice after a couple of seconds.

"Your boss, Lucas a.k.a. Thunder. Now tell me the truth. Why are you working with an evil man like him?" I shook my head. I was so confused.

"You're mistaken. Uncle Lucas isn't like that. He's a kind man and he's helping a lot of innocent people. He was one of the three persons who established TBJ because they wanted to protect the weak" he chuckled sarcastically.

"You don't know what you're talking about" he stared at me intently before he continued.

"I've been wanting to ask you this ever since the day we saw each other again. Did you take part of the shooting incident at the bar three years ago?" I gritted my teeth.

"What do you mean by that? Are you trying to accuse me of something?"

"You were there that night and so was Thunder. He was the one who attempted to kill someone very dear to me. When I discovered that you were part of TBJ, I couldn't help but to get suspicions about you. I didn't want to believe that you could do something like that but---"

"---you've been suspecting me of taking part of that shooting incident three years ago?"

"I want to hear your answer directly from you. Please, clear everything out because I don't want what I'm feeling right now. I don't want to---" before he could even complete his sentence, I raised my right hand and slapped him hard on his cheek.

He was obviously shocked. The tears that I've been trying my best to control from falling, fell.

"Damn you! I was there that night because I followed you. You were acting weird and obviously hiding something from me. You even lied when I called you so I stick around. I followed you because I wanted to know what you were keeping from me. I got surprised when you didn't go home as what you've told me and went to that bar. I got worried about you. I thought you had a problem but imagine my surprise when I saw you cheating on me. I was so hurt back then and now, you're saying on my face that I took part of that shooting incident that was why I was there?! Damn you!" I was almost hysterical already. I wanted to hurt him too.

"I just joined the group two years ago so no, I wasn't one of them yet that time. I don't know what to think of this anymore. So, I was right. You just came back to me because you thought that I was one of them. You came back for revenge" to my surprise, he took my hand and then pulled me close to him.

"I admit, I didn't plan on coming back into your life before. When they offered me the job to guard you, I hesitated. I didn't want to be close to you again because I was afraid that I might lose my focus on my goals. But then my heart pulled me to you and accepted the job. I couldn't stop myself especially when I saw you again.

"Deep inside my mind, I was doubting you but then I couldn't control my heart from falling in love with you all over again that's why I got hurt when I discovered that you were one of them. I thought to myself that you might really didn't love me at all" his hand, that was holding my hand, felt so cold and slightly trembling.

"Please, tell me the truth. Did you really love me?" I wanted to hit him one more time but when I saw how his eyes begged for my answer; that melted away my urge to hit him. I wanted to deny the truth but I didn't want to lie anymore.

I'm sick and tired of all the lies.

"I've been loving you since years ago. Yes, I was hurt because you cheated on me but I couldn't really erase my feelings for you. When we got back together, I felt like my love for you become double---maybe even triple that's why I couldn't accept the fact that you just used me" he shook his head.

"I didn't use you. I know that it's difficult for you to believe me now because of all the things that happened. I wasn't honest to you about other things but please don't doubt my love for you because that's the truest thing that I have ever showed you. I've been loving you for so long too. From the beginning until now, you're still the one. Please forgive me for hurting you and for not answering your calls and texts these past two weeks.

"I know I am an a*shole for doing that to you but I just needed sometime alone and think. These past three years, I've lived with hatred and my thirst for revenge. Now, the justice that I've been searching for has finally arrived and I can't afford to miss it" he heaved a sigh and then looked up. His eyes were watery as well but he was trying his best not to let them fall. I could see the pain on his face.

He then stared at me and his face softened. He was giving me a very gentle and loving look.

"Ingrid and I never had a relationship. What you saw in front of my house was nothing. You're the only one I love" he stopped for a second or two before he continued.

"Now, could you please tell me why you're a member of TBJ?" he uttered reluctantly in a voice above whisper. My heart began beating faster as happiness rose within me upon hearing that I was his only love but I prevented myself from getting drown of his sweet words.

"I joined them because I want to help them protect the innocent lives. I got amazed of what they do. Even though it was a difficult job, I still joined because I want to use my ability to serve my country. Yes, I kept that as a secret from you because we can't tell anything about what we do to other people. Just like I've told Cyrus, I didn't know about your job when we got reunited but when my superiors discovered that you were my bodyguard, they informed me about you. That apparently, you're a terrorist" he didn't comment. He just stood there while listening to me, so I continued.

"If you really love me then tell me who you really are. Are you really a terrorist just like what my superior told me?" he didn't answer for a couple of seconds. He looked like he was debating inwardly if he would tell me the truth or not.

"I am not a terrorist. I can't tell you all the details now because everything is still complicated but I'll tell you a few. I am a secret agent and I'm working for a secret organization. Just like you, I can't disclose any information about us but we are not terrorists. We are not the bad guys here"

"What about the person that you want to avenge? Who is he in your life?" he was obviously caught off-guard of my question. His hand that was holding my hand tightened and became even colder. The tension in his body heightened. His Adam's apple moved, indicating that he swallowed hard. His eyes evaded my gaze.

"I want to hear the truth" I queried determinedly. His lips opened and was about to answer when his phone rang. He reluctantly let go of my hand and then answered it.

"What is it?" he asked right away upon answering the call. He remained quiet for a couple of seconds while listening to whatever the caller was telling him.

"What?! Are you sure?!....okay, I'm coming. Do everything you can, Joaquin, please!" said before he ended the call. He looked so worried and his eyes were already reddish as if he was on the verge or crying.

"What happened?" I couldn't stop myself from asking. He looked so vulnerable and worried sick.

"I'm sorry, xuxu, but I need to go. This is very important. Let's talk again when I get back" to my surprise, he kissed me on my forehead and then walked away. He was about 6 feet away from me when his steps came to a halt and then turned around.

"I'll tell you the biggest secret that I have been keeping from you when I get back. You might not forgive me for this but please remember that I did what I did because of my love for you. I believe you when you told me a while ago that you didn't take part of what happened to him three years ago. Even though my brain doubted and suspected you before, my heart never did. That's how much I love you. I'm sorry again for hurting you. I'll make sure to fix everything and then I'll come back to you. I hope I still have a place in your heart when that right time comes" a small smile formed his lips before he pivoted and then walked away from me.

I was speechless that I couldn't even move.

When I gathered myself together, my feet moved on their own. I followed Stephen, wanting to ask one more question. I saw him next to his car, talking with someone again on the phone.

"Joaquin just called me just now, Cy. I'm on my way there......don't say that because he's going to make it!" he said the last sentence furiously. That caught my attention. I knew that it was bad for me to eavesdrop but I couldn't help it. I quickly went back to my bike as I made a decision. If Stephen wouldn't tell me everything, then I would do everything to discover about his hidden secret.

When his car passed by, I decided to follow him discreetly. I made sure to keep my distance. I knew that he wasn't himself right now because of the call that he received that's why it would be hard for him to notice me tailing him.

I couldn't understand why he looked so worried and I had to know what it was about. Something was telling me that I should continue following him because the answer to my other questions would be answered if I did so.

He drove for about an hour. The road was already narrow and there weren't any houses in that area. It was already outside the city. Curiosity ate me even more. Thankfully, he really didn't notice me because his mind wasn't working well for now. He was pre-occupied.

Then his car finally stopped in front of a two-story house. The house was the only house in that area. I stopped around 100 meters from the house and hid behind the tall grasses. I saw Stephen got out of his car and then went straight inside the house in a hurry. I looked around, making sure if there weren't any guards around.

When everything was clear, I stealthily approached the house. I waited for about 5 minutes before I went to the main door. I tried to open it and I got surprised when I learned that Stephen didn't lock it. Maybe because he was in a hurry not to mention worried.

With careful steps, I went inside. I heard voices upstairs. I looked around and when I didn't see any guards, I began my exploration.

I saw nothing special so I decided to go upstairs. But when I was about to do so, I heard voices and footsteps going down. I quickly hid myself. Then I saw Stephen and a guy walking down the stairs.

They went inside the only room downstairs. That was my cue. When they closed the door behind them, that was my cue. I quietly strode my way towards the stairs while looking around for any other person in my way.

When I reached the second floor, my heart began beating faster when I noticed that the place looked so different than a normal house. It looked like a clinic. The smell of medicine was in the air. What the heck is this place?

Then I saw a room. My heart suddenly started beating faster for an unknown reason. I couldn't explain but something was pulling me to go there. I felt an invisible force pushing me there.

I approached the door and then held the doorknob. My heart felt like it was about to come out of my chest. It was so weird. I opened the door slowly and what I saw made my body frozen. My lips parted in shock and disbelief. My brain seemed to stop working while staring at the unconscious person lying in that bed. Then tears uncontrollably fell from my eyes like waterfalls.

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Who did Kelly see inside the room? 

Is their love for each other enough for them to overcome the pain?

The next chapter will be the revelation! Stay tuned! 

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