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Marie and Aaron arrived as Howard changed into completing a few paintings in his look. Everywhere felt quiet, and the anxiety became thick in the air. Aaron’s footsteps echoed via the hallway as they approached Howard’s workplace.Howard sat at the back of his massive wood desk, his regular calm demeanor not overlaying the suspicion in his eyes. As quickly as he noticed them, he smiled, however, there was an aspect to it.“Dad,” Aaron said as he opened the door to Howard’s office, his voice low, “I thought you were going to Germany?”Howard chuckled softly, looking to make the scenario mild. “I was, but I couldn’t go away without checking in first. I was in a rush to see you.”Aaron raised an eyebrow, simply skeptical, but he didn’t press similarly. Howard just leaned back in his chair, taking a sip of his drink, his eyes moving among Aaron and Marie. There was something in his expression that made Marie feel uneasy, like he knew something, but he chose not to say it.“Okay” Howard sai
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After lunch, Marie and Aaron returned to their room. The environment felt worrying, and neither of them spoke much as they walked up the steps. Nonetheless, the verbal exchange with Howard weighed heavily on their minds. Both of them knew the stakes had been high.As quickly as they entered the room, Aaron went immediately to the bed and sat down, rubbing his temples. Marie sat beside him, her mind racing. How much longer should they keep this mystery from Howard?The door creaked, and Susann stepped inside. She checked them each with a knowing expression.“I want to speak to you,” Susann stated quietly, closing the door behind her.Marie, without delay, sat up straighter. “What happened? Did Howard ask you something?”Susann nodded, her face serious. “Yes, he asked me. He’s starting to get suspicious. He desired to know what was surely going on among you and Aaron. He even asked me if I knew something.”Aaron stood up and went to the window, his lower back grew as he stared out of do
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Later that day, Marie became more nervous than ever. She couldn’t prevent thinking about Howard. His presence inside the residence made her feel uneasy. Every time she saw him, her coronary heart would race, and the burden of the secret she changed into retaining from him felt heavier.Marie paced around her room, her thoughts constantly spinning. What should she do next? How may she want to maintain pretending without elevating suspicion? She became so afraid that one slip-up, one incorrect phrase, could ruin everything.The door to her room creaks, and she grows to become quick. A maid stepped into the interior, her face calm, however well mannered.“Mrs. Marie,” the maid said, “You've got a call from the telephone in the sitting room.”Marie's heart skipped a beat. Her first instinct was to inform the maid that she would call again later, but then she remembered Howard had also turned into inside the sitting room. He was there for a while, sipping his whisky and quietly watching th
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Marie drew in a deep breath as she held the telephone"Hi, Dad," Marie said, her voice shaky despite her pleasant efforts."Marie? How are you?" her father’s voice came through the phone, sounding distant but acquainted. "Is everything okay? I have not heard from you in some time."Just hearing her father's voice, Marie felt a wave of remedy wash over her. However, her nerves were still tight. She glanced at Howard briefly. He became still status by using the smartphone, his gaze in no way leaving her. Her heart raced."I'm fine, Dad," she replied, trying to sound calm.There has been a moderate pause on the other side of the line. Her father appeared to sense something in her voice, something off, however, he didn’t press her further."I’m satisfied to hear that," he said. "How is the whole of the residence? How are you and Aaron?"Marie quickly glanced at Howard once more. He hadn’t moved, his expression nevertheless unreadable. It felt like he turned into looking forward to her sli
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Marie walked slowly down the hallway, her mind still racing. The communication with Howard had shaken her more than she wanted to confess. She couldn’t prevent thinking about how carefully he had been watching her, how every word she spoke had felt adored under a magnifying glass. Her heart started pounding in her chest.She reached the door to her room, took a deep breath, and opened it. As soon as she stepped inside, Aaron stood up from the bed where he was sitting, a worried expression on his face.“Marie,” he said softly, standing up. "What happened? Is the whole thing okay?"Marie walked towards him, seeking to calm her racing thoughts. She pressured a small smile but knew it was weak. She didn't want him to fear too much, however, she couldn't keep this to herself. Howard was getting towards coming across the whole thing, and that idea terrified her."I'm fine," she said quickly, her voice trembling barely. "I just... I just had a talk together with your father."Aaron's face ti
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Marie sat on the edge of the mattress, her hands folded nervously in her lap. Her mind was heavy with everything that had happened, however it had changed into a new day. She had to face life once more.A knock on the door interrupted her mind, before she could reply, Susann walked in, her face fixed yet calm."Marie," Susann started, as she closed the door at her back. "We need to talk."Marie looked up, a little startled. "About what?"Susann took a seat next to her on the bed, her eyes searching Marie's face. "About everything that has been happening. About you and Aaron."Marie felt her chest tighten. She hadn’t expected Susann to convey it so quickly, however, it was right here. She couldn’t avoid it anymore."Is something wrong?" Marie asked, her voice betraying her nerves."No," Susann stated softly, however, her gaze turned into knowing. "It’s simply... I’ve been watching you, Marie. I see how a great deal you are carrying. And I see the way you are to him." She paused as if g
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The soft clicking of silverware against fine China was the only sound coming from the silent dining table. The weight of the unspoken words made the air feel heavy and thick.Aaron was accustomed to this environment and the pressure of his father’s scrutiny. The silence was broken as Howard, who was seated at the edge of the table, looked at Marie after wiping his mouth with a napkin and placing it next to his plate. Tapping his fork against the plate, he declared, “This is good. Who made it?”Marie shifted slightly in her chair and swallowed. “I did.” Howard’s piercing eyes never faltered. “Well. . . You cook?”“Yes,” she answered, attempting to sound steady despite feeling as though his eyes were evaluating her.He gave a slow nod as though storing that information for later. For a brief moment, Howard remained silent and watched her with the same calculating expression, the silence lasting long enough to cause her discomfort. Then his posture changed and his face became grave.
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In his private study, Howard sat in the dim light surrounded by the strong smell of polished wood and aged whiskey. With the exception of his fingers tapping rhythmically against the mahogany desk, the silence was maintained.Howard liked the kind of quiet that was deliberately regulated and unbroken. A quiet in which secrets flourished.He grabbed his glass and swirled the amber liquid inside, observing the way the light reflected off the crystal. He then set the glass down steadily, grabbed his phone and dialed a number he had long since committed to memory. Almost immediately, the call was placed.From the other end came the low gravelly voice, “Sir.” Howard's face was unreadable as he reclined in his chair. “Inform me that you have something.” After a moment of silence, the man answered, “I do.... “Howard's eyes stayed cold, but his lips slightly curled. “Continue. . .”Before the man continued in a measured voice, there was a rustle of papers from the other end. “I was able to
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The smell of whiskey filled the dimly lit study, clouding the space with a strong, almost oppressive odor. Howard sat behind his desk, he swirled the amber liquid in his glass while staring into the depths of the drink.A firm and pointed knock was heard on the door.Howard called “Come in” in a steady, low voice that showed no signs of the storm that was building inside.Aaron entered as the door squeaked open. His stance was straight, his face tight with annoyance, and he stood tall. Howard closely observed him, his keen eyes scrutinizing each nuance and facial movement. Aaron was very much a reflection of himself; he was obstinate, strong-willed and self-destructive.“Aaron, sit. We must have a conversation.” Aaron, however, did not move. His body was tense as he stood there staring at Howard’s face. His voice was tight as he said. “I'm not here to sit. I'm here to know why you called me.”The corner of Howard’s mouth curled into a thin smile as he raised an eyebrow. Savoring the
