“Alexandra, your resume has been approved. The global record company in UK will soon send you an offer. But this means you’ll leave New York and never retum Does Jaden know about this?”
When I heard my agent Carmen Windell’s voice through the line, I lowered my head, my tongue him
full with bitterness. “Carmen, don’t tell
“But you looked for hem for ten years, quit the singing industry for your country and even took care of him for four years, pretending to be mute just to comfort him. Everyone really believes that you are mutel Alexandru, are you sure you won’t reconsider?” Carmen counted all the suffering I endured for these four years for Jaden.
But I smiled and spoke with a raspy voice, “Carmen, stop talking. All of that was me being young and naive. He is no longer Jadon I was looking for.”
Carmen sighed, 1 understand. There are still papers we need to prepare. I’ll take a week. I’ll go with you myself to UK.”
After hanging up, I started packing my things from the past four years at the Philemon Family villa I found a photo album I had treasured all along, with only one photo inside.!!
It was me at age ten and Jaden at twelve. The memories rushed back like a tide.!!
When we were young, Jaden and I were neighbors. His mother was busy all the time, so we spent a lot of moments together.
Back then, Jaden had not been claimed by the Philemon Family yet. He was my ‘big brother Jaden.‘ And I was his ‘Little Oriole, because he loved my singing most. Once, it was just me and him at home!
A sudden fire spring up. Amidst the flames, I shrunk into his arms in fright, “Jaden, what do we do?”
Little Oriole, run! I won’t let you get hun! Jaden held my hand and rushed through the sea of fire.
But the fire was raging and to help me, he was crushed by a beam. He placed half of a ruby pendant into my hand. “Little Oriole, forget
me! Just run!”
I shouted, “Jaden, II will find someone and come help your
After that fire, Jaden and I completely lost contact.
With a photo and that piece of ruby, I searched for him every day for ten years.
When I found him again, he had already been accepted back by the Philemon Family in New York and had become the heir, Jaden Philemon.
At that time, he had just experienced a serious car accident, leaving his legs paralyzed. He was filled with despair, even thinking of ending his life.
I found him on the rooftop of the hospital and used all my strength to pull him back.
He looked at me deeply, “Who are you?“!
I gestured, “Your new caregiver. Mr. Philemon, I can’t speak. See? I’m still living just fine. You can’t give up like this. One day, things will get better.
From that day on, I resolutely gave up my identity as the Masked Diva and pretended to be mute and becoming his caregiver.
Four years passed and under my care, Jaden’s condition gradually improved.
After his last rehabilitation session, the doctor declared that within half a month, he would make a full recovery and be able to live like a normal person.
Juden pulled out a card, Alexandra, you’ve taken care of me for four years. This is your payment.
I quickly gestured, “I don’t want any payment. Taking care of you was my choice.”
Jaden looked at me with a complicated expression for a while, “I understand. Il marry you.”
I didn’t expect that answer. I froze, then after a long moment, replied, “Half a month from now, I have good news to tell you too.”
At that time, I would tell him I had always been able to speak. That I was his lost Little Oriole he had searched for ten years.!!
Half a month later, Jaden made a full recovery and held a grand celebration banquet!!
I waited alone until midnight, but he never came to pick me up, not even a word from him.
Until dawn, when he posted a message on his social media, “It’s been ten years. I’ve finally found you?
The photo was of him with a woman, their fingers tightly intertwined, their faces glowing with happiness.! Just half a month ago, he promised to marry me. How could be suddenly be with another woman?!
I refused to believe it and called Jaden. The first time, he didn’t answerk
The second time, he declined the call. The third time, his phone was turned off.
By the tenth call, someone finally picked up, “Hello?1
I held the phone, hearing the woman’s voice on the other end. My whole body turned cold. I said nothing
“Hello? Are you there? Why aren’t you speaking?” The woman on the phone called out to him, “Jaden, someone called you but won’t speak. Whats going on?”
Jaden laughed lightly, “She’s mute. Of course she can’t speak.”
The woman said, “I heard she took care of you for four years, right? Without her, you probably wouldn’t have recovered. I even heard you wanted to marry her just to repay that kindness. Is that true?”
Jaden said, “The Philemon Family is New York’s top elite family. How could my wife be a mute? I just tricked her a bit, didn’t think she’d really believe it. Now that I’ve found you, my wife will only ever be you…”
I couldn’t listen anymore. I hung up.
On the other end, Jaden gazed at Cecilia Santoz affectionately, “My wife will only ever be you, Little Oriole.”
Cecilia’s eyes reddened as she snuggled into his arms and nodded emotionally. These past four years, I went through a lot too. I even left. the music industry because of it and couldn’t be there for you. You don’t blame me, do you?”
Jaden gently stroked her hair, “No. I will never blame my Little Oriole.“}
Cecilia smiled softly. Not long ago, Jaden had suddenly found her and believed she was the Little Oriole he’d searched for ten years.
She went along with it. After all, the Philemon Family was Moscow’s number one wealthy family. Who wouldn’t want to marry into that? My phone buzzed. I received an offer from the global record company in United Kingdom.
I opened the email and read it carefully, then firmly tapped the confirmation button.
Jaden, since you want me gone from the stage, then I will give you exactly what you want.
