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
Arya’s POV “My baby the butterflies are beautiful aren’t they? Just look at them flutter their feathers without a care in the world. This is how life should be, peaceful and...”My slender fingers massaging my huge belly paused, I can’t seem to bask in harmony for a minute longer. I try to deny it but Nick’s constant search for me is driving me nuts! Why won’t he believe I’m dead? Why?!I’ve already been declared dead, he has no solid evidence of my existence so why the relentless search! What else can I do to get this man off my back? I’m freaking tired! I’m trying my best to keep my emotions in check but I’m sure as hell Nicklaus is a curse sent to run me to my grave!My due date is close and that alone is already enough pressure. It’s been five months since the fire incidence, why won’t he give up?The scenery that caught my fancy through my windows no longer had the spark in my eyes. The thought of Nicklaus always had the power of ruin my mood. I guess he’d be thrilled to
“Come to my office”Few minutes later Nicklaus door opens and close to reveal Klaus, decked in his formal suit that always makes him look sharp and attentive.“You sent for me” His words finally lifts Nicklaus head and his eyes had on their habitual coldness. Lately every member of Harringtons group has been sitting on hot pot. Nicklaus was like a ticking bomb that would go off any moment and as such everyone was threading with caution. “Yes, I want you to relay this message to the search team”.The room stayed quiet for a while before he finally announced. “Tell them to stop their mode of searching”.Klaus expression turned strange but it wasn’t as strange as the words he just heard. Nicklaus wanting to stop the search was unbelievable! Without a doubt he’s been going crazy these past months. Klaus was more concerned about the outcome of this decision than the phrase he just uttered. Because of this thoughts Klaus took a closer look at Nicklaus and realized things may not be
Summer was fading away like the floating of dry leaves that signifies the arrival of autumn. From the distance chattering of branches to the sunny delight of a new day everything warmed Arya’s heart. In a few days she should be welcoming her new born and although she’s over the moon at this thought, she’s also wary of the experience. After all giving birth isn’t an easy sport. But the idea of having midwives around who cater to her needs soothed her heart. Standing with her huge belly by the window she clasped her fingers to make a silent prayer and you could take a guess at her prayers! Of course top on the list was to make sure Nicklaus never gets to find her. Leaving their entanglement with a child aside, there’s a rooted grudge hidden in her heart against him. He too bears the blame for the fire incidence and the last thing she wanted was to get involved with the Harringtons again. Melissa would definitely not want that either.“Don’t your feet hurt from standing? Here, let me