The minute of silence spoke volumes in Arya’s head, she was not new to Nicklaus Imposing attitude but experiencing it with her mom was another level of anger.Before them aligned a fleet of cars deliberately blocking their path. The flight senses of the driver must’ve kicked in because he tried to drive backwards but he was stunned to find out it was blocked as well. On the hand Arya wasn’t surprised, not even in the slightest. She watched as their doors flew open and suited men did a polite bow. Even if Arya was blind she’d be able to see the shock-stricken expression on the driver’s face. He’s probably thinking she’s royalty or something. Of course Melissa wasn’t left out in the frozen game. She looked too perplexed to utter a word at least not until a soft knock sounded on the window. Feeling extremely emotionally drained Arya eventually pushed the button that pulled down the window. “Madam, please come with us, Mr Harrington already prepared everything for you and your mother
The chirpy voice of a parrot sang and what used to be a source of amusement for Juliet now sounded like a tone of mockery.“Come to my office now”Not a second later her assistant walked in. “Yes boss”.“Take that bird and kill it”That short sentence held enough power to mortify the assistance. Her eyes moved towards the Hyacinth Macaw which is now priced around forty thousand dollars. And she wanted it dead?“What’re are you standing there for? Take it out of my sight and do your money’s worth. You’re paid to obey my instructions, are you not?”“Yes boss”The assistant found her legs and moved the bird cage out of the office. The door shut and Juliet felt more aggrieved about the silence. Her hands pulled open her drawer and she took out a card. A sinister smile tugged her sharp red lips.“So what if you caught my hunting dog? After all there’s more than one way to kill a rat”.She dialed the digits and Anna’s meek voice sounded over the phone. “Hello, please who is this?”“I
Arya’s POV “You don’t want me to answer that” I looked up, my eyes misty and red but I looked still, into her disappointed gaze, I held it without batting a lid. Why? To see my reflection while I express my suppressed feelings for the first time!That’s right, I was about to lose my mind and I knew it but I was powerless against the thoughts in my head that screamed for me to follow my inner turmoil.“Of course I want to know why you kept me in the dark? I thought there was no secrets between us. How could you do this?”A scoff escaped my lips in disbelief and I watched her expression shift.“Okay, fine. You want to know why, here’s why! For every time I needed you, where were you?! Where were you Melissa?!”“Arya!”“You were never there! It was I who always sacrificed my needs to take care of you! And I know it wasn’t your fault for being sick but I had to bear the burden! I had to give everything up! And when worse came I had to even give myself as payment for you! My life is
Arya’s POV “Had dinner? I ordered takeouts” Damien’s voice drew my attention from the man walking into the villa. I turned to face him but my eyes were glued to the white bags held up in both hands.“Sounds good”There was an awkward air around us, well at least for me. I’ve found it hard to communicate with him after that epic failed proposal. I mean, I practically ran away without a response so it’s kinda weird for me now. Nevertheless he was here so I might as well entertain him. My mood was barely hanging on so there wasn’t much smiles on my face, just occasionally when needed.“Over here” I ushered him to a resting area with a table set up. In my heart I released a sigh of joy knowing he didn’t order any seafood. To be specific we were having spicy chicken and I doubt it’s the spiciness that prevented us from chatting. In actuality there was really nothing to talk about. After a few bites I watched him morally withdraw from eating and I sincerely wished he hadn’t. Now he h
“Noar Clan has been subdued”“That’s good, it would’ve cost less if you had done it the easy way”Adam’s voice was the last thing Nicklaus wanted to hear right now but he had to report their progress so here they were over the phone having a rather unwanted conversation.“Isn’t the result all you care about? What’s it to you if I sacrificed my men to achieve that?”The nonchalance lingering in his tone was evidently riling Adam but Nicklaus couldn’t bring himself to care.“You scoundrel! Handing that girl over would’ve saved the life’s of three men yet you chose to embark on that crude mission. Should I give you a round of applause?!”“I’m hanging up”“You punk! I’m still talking-”There wasn’t even a glimpse of emotion in his face as he ended the call. In that moment his door flew open. The loud bang screamed of urgency. It was Klaus.“Nicklaus! There’s bad news”They exchanged glances that held deeper meanings and not a second later Klaus announced.“The Villa caught on fire and
The moment Nicklaus reached the villa he was greeted with loud screams of sirens and a sharp smell of thick fumes. From the frantic movements of the firefighters it seemed they just arrived and were actively moving in. Nicklaus ran and grabbed the arm of one of them. He looked disheveled and mentally unstable.“Where’s Arya?!”The man was momentarily dazed from his rough movements but he quickly put on his professional composure and calmly replied.“We got a report and just arrived, please stay calm while we obtain the status from the incidence”.Obviously those words fell on deaf ears because Nicklaus dashed straight into the burning building but Klaus was quick to stop him from completely going in. “What’re you doing? Have you lost your mind?!”His edgy voice was relatively high-pitched amidst the loud explosions and shouts calling out to them but Nicklaus couldn’t bring himself to care!“What’d you think I’m doing? Step aside!”His response intensified Klaus panicked expressio
Arya’s POV “Her condition is quite critical because of the growing fetus in her but-”“Wait, she’s pregnant?”“Yes, aren’t you her partner? You weren’t aware? Well then, congratulations! But for the case of the burns on her face, she can’t have any surgery done until after her delivery. In my opinion that’ll give the wound time to heal and ensure a smoother result”“Thank you doctor”‘Am I dreaming? These voices... or am I dead? Which would be a better answer? Suddenly I’m not afraid of death’.Slowly my lashes flutter open but the dangling light bulb shut them, I try again and this time my blurred vision aligned with my surroundings. I see the retreating figure of the doctor and a back view of a man which is most closest to me. “Ah” My attempt to try sitting up failed woefully but it garnered his attention. I already knew it was gonna be Damien but as he turned I wasn’t expecting the worried look plastered on his face. “How’re you feeling? Don’t try to sit up, rest some more”.
Nick’s POV I wasn’t one who sleep could casually embrace so there’s no point in pretending my misfortune would grant me that. Instead, my eyes stared empty headed at vain. All attempts to keep my insides calm failed.It’s that feeling again...the guilt that seeps through your bones and paralyzes them. My room wasn’t a lively place but it felt particularly gloomy today, even my bed feels foreign. It’s a mocking reminder of my needless wails, isn’t it?Most importantly the memories I recovered stung me. How could I have been so stupid all this while? All those years I spent hating myself when I should’ve aimed that rage at the real culprit! “Come in” I answered the knock.“How’re you feeling now?” Klaus worried voice reached my ears but some other news was all I wanted to hear. The sheets ruffled at my movements, I draped a coat over my frame and strode to my windows with a wine glass nestled between my fingers.“Fill me in”I waited but I got to reply which made my neck tilt to