Chapter 7: Love’s Reaction
Annie stood still, her mind suddenly actively remembering a moment in her past. Right from the first moment Aaron and she met, the trust and love was instant. She can see he was struggling but it was clear he doesn’t understand his behavior. She badly wants to tell him who she was but also knows he must remember on his own…
“Annie, is that you?” Luke Stanton quickly approached her where she stood in line waiting for her order. The sudden disturbance of her memory line has her in a mood. She also instantly remembers how her friend felt the last time she saw him. A scowl of her face, she stood and watch the warmth and happiness washes over his handsome face. This reaction puzzles her. She quickly covers her emotions by looking at her watch.
“Hello Luke,” she said softly. Her nervous gaze briefly looks towards the door behind him.
“How are you?” Luke kisses bot
"Grace quickly enters the mansion. She went in search of Jenny but instead of finding her she walked into the bishop. The man simply grabbed her by the arm pulling her into the home office. He immediately shut the door behind her before he made her sit down in the chair. He now leans on the side of his desk looking down at her. Since he didn't asked any questions his silence start to make her very nervous. He just looks at her. "Is something wrong bishop" she finally asked. "Why don't you tell me what's wrong? Your current behavior is very suspicious." he said evenly. He watches her curious to know if she would be honest in answering. He was aware of the rippling of change. It had taken him long and really made him think about his past and mistakes he had made to finally choose to retire. Grace was nervous. The very calmness of the man across from her speaks volumes. She can't help but wonder what he knows. "Nothing is wrong, sir." she said quietly. "Okay, then you may go.
Annie brakes hard. Fear gripped her body making it impossible to move. She was actively afraid to move. As the minutes ticks away in her mind she slowly unglued her fingers from the steering wheel. Now with fumbling fingers she tried to open her door. It took some doing but she finally dropped onto the ground. She noticed a leg in front of the car. Walking on legs that felt stiff she finally round the car. Aaron was laying flat on his back just staring up into the sky. "Are you okay?" she wants to kneel down but her legs refuse to buckle. "I don't know." he answers flatly. "Well move your body. Should you always be this dramstic." Annie hissed just to release some of the fear. "You nearly turned me into road kill." "That's not my fault. Why the hell did you run out in front of me?" She finally managed to fold her stiff arms. "You are a maniac." Aaron start moving his body. In truth the only thing hurting was his head. Once he was on his feet he slowly moved taking hold of
Jenny Casey sits working in the office. Since she made a point of flexing her ownership of Crown Towers, she has become an employer who creates resentment from everyone around her. As she reached for her phone, a quick knock alert her to the arrival of her only ally. "Enter," she answers. "Afternoon Jenny. We need to talk." "What is it, Grace?" she now leans back in her chair while her fingers plays with the pen. "I heard a rumor. I decided to go down to the harbor."Grace said really worried. "Did something happened to the cargo? Did Sly Fox made the meeting?" Jenny narrows her eyes. Once this deal goes throw she would establish a solid path to the Caribbean. She has a few deals she made her the table. That money would set her for life. "The man arrived late. It would seem a storm washed over the island. When I finally managed to contact him, he was no longer interested." Grace declares. "Why the hell not?" Jenny was instantly on her feet. "He won't say. He did reques
“Aaron, your grandfather played a game.” Cecilia said as they both climbed out of the SUV. He looks towards the clearly rundown mansion. The once beautiful place with lush gardens were a mess. “What the hell happened?” “Jenny, your mother…” she started. “That woman was not my mom, I don’t know where she is but I just knows she was alive. What the hell did Jenny wanted to do with this place?” “She wanted to take control of it. At the moment she believes she is in control of Crown Towers. But I have protective measures she wasn’t aware.” “Okay, what’s inside?” his displeasure clear. He was further annoyed that Annie has already left the island with Benji. When they went in search of them, they seemed to have vanished. This annoys and worries him. “Follow me,” Cecilia briskly climbed the steps. The moment she was within reach of the door it simply opened. “Welcome back, miss.” The butler said politely. He was also a long-time employee trusted in his specific duties. “Mister
Cecilia opened her eyes. A brief moment she was confused about where she was. It also feels like her body was aching all over. About to stir when she realized someone was actively holding her. Adjusting her head, she just looks with wondering eyes. The man she only met a few days ago seemed to be asleep. As she studies his face, the strange longing washes over her with a definite need to shave him in a very intimate setting. She lifts her hand with the intent of touching his cheek. Then suddenly another moment of shyness rushes through her body. She now wants to get out of this uncomfortable position feeling embarrassed for her own short comings where men are concerned. No matter how accomplished she was, this was one area she completely lacks knowledge.A sudden twist of sadness places around her mouth. She can feel her heart thundering with rising emotions. The need to protect herself before he realized just what an emotional and physical novice she was. Now taking definite action s
Sylvester pulls Cecilia out of the water. He wasn't certain why but she suddenly slumped unconcious in his arms. It took all of his strenght before he finally reach higher ground. He briefly lay flat on his back just to catch his breath. After a few minutes he struggled upright. "Cecilia... " his rough hands did n bodily search. He found nothing wrong with her. "Open your eyes." he carefully shook her body. After a tense moment he watches her eyes slowly opened. "Are you okay?" he asked softly. "What..." she tries to asked her voice hoarse. "You was unconcious for a few minutes." he said worried. She just looks at him. She quietly understood what had happened. It rarely happens but too much water and stress can forced her body into losing consciousness. She tries to struggle upright. "Take it easy." He carefully helped her into a sitting position. "Wait here. I need to have a take a look. I won't be long." Cecilia watches him quickly disappeared around a dune covered wi