Entangled Hearts

A week after the tragic incident Mr Lucas woke from his coma. The moment he recalled what had happened that night, pain crushed his heart.

His wife- oh his dear Elsa was gone. He had lost her. He couldn't save her. The grief was unbearable and before he could process it all, darkness consumed him again, pulling him back into coma...

Two days later, his eyes slowly opened. As he looked around, he saw his son, Vincent, and his trusted nanny madam Mary, asleep beside him. He tried to clear his throat, his weak voice barely a whisper. Vincent stirred, raising his head the moment he saw his father awake, he burst into tears, throwing himself into his arms..

Madam Mary rushed to his bedside asking if he needed anything. Lucas gave them a weak smile before gently asking his son to step out for a moment. Vincent hesitated but obeyed, walking out of the room with a heavy heart. Once they were alone, Lucas turned to madam Mary, his expression grave. "Take care of my boy," he said...

Mary shook her head refusing to accept his words. "Sir please don't say that. You will be fine. You have to be strong for Vincent." But Lucas held her hand firmly, his eyes pleading " promise me Mary.

Look after my son. Guide him protect him and treat him like he were your own." Tears welled in her eyes, but she nodded " I promise." Lucas sighed in relief before continuing, " There's one more thing. My friend James... He risked his life to save me and Elsa.

I owe him everything. Please make sure my son marries his only daughter. It's the only way I can repay him as it is.. Ensure that he takes care of her and her family." Mary swallowed hard but nodded " I will see to it."

Vincent was brought back into the room Madam Mary had left to get them food. How are you. Dad? he asked, his voice trembling with fear. He didn't want to loose his father too.

His mother was already gone she had left him alone with his father. His father was all he had left. Lucas looked at his son, eyes filled with sorrow and urgency. " Promise me son," he said, his voice weak but firm . " promise me you will be strong for your mother, for yourself and for the company. It's your responsibility now."

Tears streamed down Vincent' s face. " Dad please don't talk like this, you can't leave me too please Dad." But Lucas continued, gripping his son's hand. " Promise me that you will take care of her, that you will marry her, love her, and never leave her side no matter what. I owe her father this. Please son promise me you would do this for me... Vincent was sobbing now.

Confused and broken. " Yes, Dad , I promise. promise. But, who is she? who are you talking about?"

Lucas opened his mouth, struggling to say the name. " You must marry Li--" The heart monitor let out a deafening beep . The line went flat...

Vincent froze . His father's hand went limp in his grip. He was gone too. And the name he had been about to say was left incomplete.

No no Dad you can't do this to me. Please don't do this to me.. He was a sobbing mess, he couldn't hold his tears as it kept falling...

From the corner of the room, Mr Gorge smirked. He had been eavesdropping the entire time. Greed flickered in his eyes..

Lucas had intended for Vincent to marry that girl, but Gorge saw an opportunity.. He would twist the truth. He would make sure Vincent believed the promise was meant for his daughter. And so the lie began....