Mariah's hand trembled as she reached out to touch Mason's shoulder. Her voice, barely a whisper, called his name into the air, a mixture of hope and fear hanging in the space between them. Mason slowly turned, his face shrouded in shadow.As he turned around, Mariah's breath caught in her throat. It was Mason, but not the Mason she remembered. He looked different, he had a scar on his forhead."Mason?" she called out tentatively, her voice barely audible over the din of the street.Mason turned around, his eyes widening in astonishment. He recognized Mariah instantly, and a mix of emotions flickered across his face—surprise, happiness, and a tinge of sadness. He couldn't believe his eyes, he never thought he'd be seeing her again like this."M...Mariah," Mason said, his voice filled with surprise. Mariah's voice quivered as she spoke, her eyes never leaving his face. "You're....you're alive.We thought you were gone. How... how is this possible?""We can't talk here, we need to go so
The sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm, golden glow over the city. Mariah stood at the familiar meeting spot, her heart racing with anticipation and anxiety. Mason had asked her to meet him there, promising to take her to Adam. But there was a condition - they had to pretend to be just friends in front of Adam, a charade of normalcy to shield him from the complexities of their past.As Mason approached, Mariah could see the concern etched in his eyes. He gently squeezed her hand, offering reassurance in his touch. "Remember, Mariah, we have to be careful. Adam's mind is fragile right now. We don't want to overwhelm him."Mariah nodded, her throat tight with the emotions she was trying to suppress. "I understand, Mason. I'll do whatever it takes to help him."They walked together towards the house Mason and Adam had been living for years. Mariah's steps felt heavy, each one carrying the weight of the unknown. The journey was filled with silence, both lost in their thoughts. M
Pete's heart tightened as he sensed an unspoken turmoil in Mariah. "What's the matter, Mariah? Is everything alright?" he asked, his concern etched on his face. Mariah met his gaze, a smile masking the pain in her eyes. Yet, as she looked at Pete, tears welled up, and a flood of memories crashed over her—the moments with Adam, Pete, and Mason in the mansion."Ella, my sweetheart. Come here," she called her daughter, fighting to maintain composure. Mariah hugged Ella tightly, trying to shield her from the storm within. "Can you play in your room for a while? Mommy needs to talk with Uncle Pete and Aunt Blaire." Ella, sensing her mother's distress, smiled and kissed Mariah on the cheek. "Anything for you, Mommy," she replied, leaving the room.Pete exchanged a worried glance with Blaire, the heaviness of the unspoken hanging in the air. "Mariah, what's going on?" he asked softly, his voice a gentle plea for her to share the burden.As Ella skipped away to her room, Mariah took a deep br
Pete had to meet Mason, he had to see him with his own eyes to believe that he was alive. He had to make up for all the years that they had lost.Pete couldn't believe his eyes as he entered the cafe and saw Mason, alive and well, gazing out of the window. It felt like witnessing a miracle, a reunion he had never dared to dream of. The years of separation, the grief, all seemed suspended in that moment.Mason's eyes met Pete's, and a surge of recognition and emotion washed over them both. Without a word, Mason stood up, memories flooding back. Pete, his heart pounding, rushed toward Mason, and they embraced tightly. As they sat down, the weight of unspoken words hung in the air. There was so much to say, so many questions, yet neither of them uttered a single word for a long while. The reunion was more than just physical; it was a reconciliation of emotions, a silent dialogue that spoke volumes. Each passing moment carried the weight of unspoken apologies, gratitude for the unexpect
In the face of Adam's persistent lack of recognition, Mariah refused to lose hope. She made a solemn decision to stand by Adam's side indefinitely, willing to endure however many years it took for him to remember. The thought of living without Adam's presence was a heavy ache in her heart, fueled by years of tears shed in the belief that her true love had been taken away. Yet, for their daughter Ella, for Adam, and for herself, Mariah was determined to stay the course.As the months passed, Mariah and Adam's bond deepened. In one conversation, Adam inquired about Ella, unaware of the pivotal role he played in her life. Mariah, cautious about revealing the complete truth, shared, "There was an incident that changed our lives, and Ella lost her father." The words hung in the air, not the whole truth but a narrative carefully crafted to navigate the delicate terrain of Adam's lost memories.Curiosity sparked in Adam's eyes, and he asked, "How was he?" Mariah's tears welled up as she gaze
Adam sat up, and Mariah helped him, sitting beside him on the bed. As they found themselves alone, Adam's demeanor hinted at emotions he was struggling to contain. Mariah, sensing the turmoil within him, waited in confusion until Adam decided to share his thoughts."At first, I thought I was dreaming. I thought I was going to die, and then I heard your voice after a while, and something triggered inside my head. And then I knew it wasn't the first time you were saving my life. It had happened before, and..." Adam paused, capturing Mariah's full attention. Their eyes met, and she noticed tears streaming down his cheek. "And all the memories came crashing down. The first time you saved my life, when I had you kidnapped, and all our time spent together at the mansion. I always felt a strange feeling that hung between us, but I wasn't quite able to grasp what it was, and now, finally, I've realized what it was..."Adam's voice faltered, and both of them were now shedding tears, the weight
Chapter : 1 The EncounterMariah had been on duty for the past 32 hours. She had little to no sleep and God knows when was the last time she ate because even she does not remember eating anything except a chocolate protein bar during her round break. Being a doctor is already exhausting but being a resident is worst of all. The only thing that’s been keeping her alive is her colleague and best friend Blaire and maybe some coffee too that she has been devouring for the past 3 hours. It’s not like she doesn’t love her job. She loves it. It’s what she has been wanting to do her whole life. She always thought of herself as a side character. Not having a fair skin or a perfect body, just a brunette with pitch black eyes and a bunny smile. Sometimes she would have to wear glasses to look a little mature as her baby face was of no help. She may not be the main character we see in movies but she’s kind. Yes, she’s kind and humble. She always envied those girls in the movies that had everyo
Adam’s back in his mansion and he’s furious. Someone tried to kill him. Adam has a lot of enemies and it was not a big deal that someone tried to kill him. But this time, he almost died if it wasn’t for the doctor who saved him, he would have been long gone. Adam was driving to one of the hotels he owned for a meeting but someone shot the tire of his car and he lost control of the it. He was injured but the real trouble was caused when a few men came running towards the car so Adam got out immediately. He instantly knew that all of this was planned by someone. He started running as the men chased him. His head got injured in the car wreck but he kept running but when he looked back to see of they’re still chasing him, he heard a gunshot and realized that one of them shot and the bullet went straight into his abdomen. It was not his first time getting shot. He is a mafia boss and was used to getting shot but he didn’t have hid men nor did he have Mason who would have protected him. H