Late Evening, Elijah slept next to Genelia, and his nanny took him back to his room. Genelia tried to stand on her feet but felt too weak because of the chemotherapy session. She tried to stand again, taking the support of the nightstand, but she was in immense pain. “Come,” A hand came in her direction and she glanced up at Keith. “Let me help you!” He said, and Genelia accepted his hand. “I badly need to pee,” she said, and he helped to get to the bathroom. “Do you need help?” “No,” she said, closing the door, and instead of walking away, Keith stood outside waiting for her. “Genelia, are you alright?” He knocked. “Hmm,” He heard a faint response and opened the door, only to find her holding the counter and brushing her teeth. “It’s okay. I’m here.” He stood by the door until she was done and helped her get back to bed. “Thanks,” she gave a tight smile. “It’s alright,” Keith covered her with a blanket and turned off the lights, joining next to her on the bed. Tears rolled dow
Jasper and Lydia gave a warm hug to Veronica. “I’m sorry for your loss!” He held her hands. “But you know we’re always here for you.” Veronica smiled faintly. “I know,” she said and her eyes moved to Lydia. “Lydia and Sandra are going to work with me now. I hope you join me soon!” “Maybe if you raise my pay by a few thousand dollars?” He lifted an eyebrow and everyone chuckled. “Come on, I’m friends with an heiress!” “Let’s go home!” Aries holds her hand. “Bye, guys!” Veronica smiled, and they turned to leave with Ace and Maria. “Veronica!” Liam called her from behind and she stopped in her tracks, turning to him. “This probably isn’t the right time! But could you please talk to Isla for a few minutes? She’s waiting for you there!” Liam pointed to the lake and Veronica saw her sitting on the wooden bench. She slowly left Aries’s hand and walked to the lake, crossing her arms across her chest. Isla was watching the silent water when Veronica came to sit on the other end of the ben
[MATURE CONTENT AHEAD] Tapping her slender fingers on the table, Veronica was waiting for Aries with Milo, who was lying on the couch, utterly silent and blinking his eyes, as if he understood that he had pushed all the buttons of his master. Veronica huffed, calling him again while playing with the flame of the aromatic candle, but he didn’t take her calls. “Now who’s childish?” She groaned and was about to blow out the candle when Milo started barking and the next moment the door opened. Aries walked in with a brown basket decorated with fairy light and Veronica widened her eyes. “I’m sorry, you know women take time at the beauty salon!” He smiled. “Women?” Veronica creased her forehead. “Yeah!” Aries opened the basket and a set of eyes exactly like Milo’s looked out. Milo quickly stood back on his four legs and barked. “This is Milli!” Aries took her out of the basket and the furry white ball captured all the attention. Veronica widened her eyes with a wide grin while Milo jum
“Genelia, why are you crying?” Keith turned to her and held her hand. “Are you experiencing any pain?” “No!” Tears were falling in her lap as she lowered her head. “Babe, what’s wrong?” He caressed her head. “Just, it’s too late!” She sniffled. “If you continued to shower so much affection, I’d start loving this life again and I don’t want that!” Keith stared at her helplessly. “I don’t want to leave you and Elijah! I don’t want to go!” She pressed her lips. “But I know it’s inevitable!” “Loot at me!” Keith cupped her face and wiped her tears. “We decided not to talk about it! I’m with you. At this moment. We don’t have control over the future, but we have control over our today and we’re going to create tons of memories tonight!” He smiled. “I’m scared!” Her eyes were scared to imagine what the future holds for her. Keith holds her hand, intertwining their fingers. “Still?” *** Simon slammed the files on the desk, and Noah widened his eyes standing by Aries’s side. “We’d be i
“Where are you Isla?” Veronica asked over the phone call. “Bahamas,” she answered, and a long silence fell between them. “Why?” “Come back!” Veronica said. “It’s not good for you to live so far away when you’re not in the right state of mind. Come back to New York so that I can watch over you.” “I don’t want to come back.” Isla drew a deep breath. “This place is so good. I like it here. Besides, I don’t want to cause further problems in your life.” “Isla, come back. I won’t say anything to you.” Veronica attempted to convince her. “If you want, you can stay at the farmhouse, but please come back. Don’t make me stressed about you!” “I won’t kill myself. Don’t worry.” Isla said. “Stop talking nonsense!” Veronica snapped at her. “Maria and Uncle Ace are getting married. Are you coming?” “No.” Isla didn’t take a moment before answering. “I’m not coming back ever.” Veronica felt a weight on her chest and she didn’t know what to say anymore. Deep down, she didn’t plan to not see her
The car stopped with a loud jerk, and Samantha flinched, covering her face. Raging in anger, Aries stepped out of the car, throwing his jacket off. Samantha was watching him and her heart was racing as she feared facing his wrath. Aries opened the first two buttons of his shirt and rolled up his sleeves. His face was red as he watched the waves hitting the shores from a distance, and he recalled his conversation with Alyona, the only woman who guessed him right. “I’m a scarred soul who can only offer scars in return. I don’t have any sad backstory to support my dominant side. This is just how I am and I don’t want to change myself for anyone!” “If there is a scar, then there must be some unhealed wounds!” She said, and the side of Aries’s lips curved up. “Healed wounds leave scars sometimes to remind you what you’ve suffered!” He countered. This was Aries’s story. Scratch that, it was Aries and Veronica’s story! The twist that changed them into what they are today. Aries’s phone
The door burst open, and Aries’s eyes moved to the door. “Are you crazy?” Veronica was flabbergasted as she rushed to hug him. “What happened to you?” She inspected the bandage on his head. “Is this serious?” She touched his bruised face. Aries held her hands in his. “There is something you should know!” he had difficulty moving his facial muscles. “Don’t talk!” She stopped him. “We’ll talk later. You should rest.” She forced him to lie down, but he showed his hand. “I need to tell you something! I won’t be at peace if I don’t tell you!” His face turned red. “I…” “I know everything!” Veronica interrupted him and he looked up at her through his bloodshot eyes. “You know…” He sounded aghast. Veronica nodded her head, her eyes welled up. “Maria told me everything,” “And you still came to see me…” He covered his face. Ace and Clara witnessed everything standing at the door and sauntered away, closing the door. Veronica wiped her tears and sat on the bed. “Aries, look at me,” she he
The car stopped outside the university gate. Veronica rolled down the window and looked at the magnificent white building, gulping a lump formed in her throat. The driver opened the door for her and she stepped out in high-waist blue denim jeans with a white crop top and white sneakers. “Good morning, ma’am. I’m your bodyguard. I’ll always be around you, so you don’t have to worry about anything and focus on your studies.” A man dressed in black appeared. “You’re Aries’s bodyguard, aren’t you?” She lifted an eyebrow. “What are you doing here? Who is with Aries?” “I’m one of Mr Grayson’s five trustworthy staff, so now onwards I’ll be at your service.” He stated firmly. “Who are the other four?” Veronica was curious. “Mr. Simon Wills, Noah Marson, Mr. Ace Grayson and Mr. Mike Soual,” the bodyguard said and then glanced at his wristwatch. “Your class is about to start in five minutes and I believe you shouldn’t be late on your first day. This way, please!” He gestured for her to proc