Theodore was worried about Aria more than anyone else. There were two nurses with Annika, to take care of her. They were experts even for the apocalypse. But Aria was alone. Shane and Amanda were like lovebirds; they would never pay enough attention to Aria. Once they get busy themselves, even earthquakes can never distract them. Theodore wanted to be with Aria."You?" Aria baffled. She just thought about spending a good time with her dad."Yes? What happened? Can't I join?" Theodore stared at Annika. "For the sake of my daughter? And my son?” He asked. Aria hesitated. But she nodded. "Of course. You can." She shrugged her shoulders. ‘If you don’t create ruckus.” She said and walked out.Theodore’s jaws clenched. Soon they were inside the car, Theodore was driving towards the park. Aria relaxed on the passenger seat and watched outside."Dad, Annika loves outings. She was happiest when we went out. She loves to play in the grass." Aria told Shane. Shane smiled and nodded. He was p
“That bitch made Theodore do something he would never do. He let his mother stay in the mansion whom he never ever wanted to see,” Darla fumed, her anger boiling over. “This bitch is something else.” Her plan seemed to be failing. Today was the perfect opportunity for Aria to leave forever, but Theodore had stopped her. Darla was lost in thought as she headed to her room. She stopped when she heard a voice coming from the guest room. She just peeked through the small gap in the door.“Thank you so much, Aria,” Amanda said, holding Aria’s hand. “I was certain you would help me. Now I can see my son, finally after many years.”Amanda thanked Aria. She seemed on cloud nine. “It’s okay, Amanda. I hope Theodore will understand you, the hatred in his heart soon vanishes away. He needs to check the reality.” Aria replied. Darla was shocked to hear this.“Oh, so she’s playing the savior, helping Amanda. How foolish, Aria. Anyone can use you for their benefit.,” Darla muttered to herself.
“I knew he would react like this. I expected this from him. But one thing I didn’t expect was you stopping Theodore,” Amanda said.Her expressions were surprising.Aria’s brows shot up, her face puzzled.“What?” she asked. "What do you mean?"“The way you slapped Theodore—no one else would have dared. If someone had, he would have ended up in ashes." Amanda said clearly.Even though she disappeared from Theodore's life, she kept checking on him.From what she had heard before, Theodore turned into a dangerous animal but seeing the way he behaved with Aria, Amanda was definitely shocked."Amanda, can you speak clearly?" Aria insisted."Aria, He listens to you, Aria. He didn't hurt you back. He loves you deeply,” Amanda said, her eyes recognizing everything in that single incident.“Yes… we loved each other so much, until what happened today." Aria replied. “Things have gotten complicated now.”Aria knew that Amanda’s departure had left a trauma in Theodore that he couldn’t overcome, no
“I’m happy that you found the person you love,” Shane said, looking at Aria. “Seeing you happy makes me feel so good. This person is really awesome, as your grandfather had told me.” Shane praised Theodore. Aria looked at Theodore and smiled. “Yes dad. Theo is such a nice person.” Aria said, nodding. Darla’s eyes narrowed as she heard this. She smirked and looked down.“Just a little longer, Aria. Soon, a turning point is coming in your life that you’ll remember forever. Theodore will throw you out of this mansion himself,” Darla thought to herself.Shane kept glancing at his watch and toward the back door. He seemed a bit desperate. He even called someone a few times checking for the flight details. “Shane, are you waiting for someone?” Theodore asked. It felt like that person was so close to him.“Yes…” A blush spread across Shane’s face, making him glow like a newlywed bride.“After Aria’s mom left, I was completely broken. I felt helpless. But then someone came into my life wh
A man stepped out of the car, wearing a perfect tailored blue suit. He was middle-aged, somewhat around forty five with a distinct mark on his forehead. He walked straight into the mansion desperately.His eyes were constantly searching for someone. “Excuse me… who are you?” Theodore asked. “Who allowed you to enter?” He had never seen this man in the city before. He looked like a prominent businessman but his features seemed so familiar. Theodore’s brows arched. The man looked like he was so close.“I’ve come to take my daughter back,” the man said. “Your daughter?” Theodore asked, shocked. “Yes,” the man said, adjusting his coat. “I’m Shane Margo, Mr. Margo’s son. He told me my daughter’s whereabouts have been found, and she’s here.”Hearing Mr. Margo’s name, Theodore’s eyes widened. He remembered the promise he made to Mr. Margo—to bring his granddaughter back to him. “But your daughter…” Before Theodore could finish, the man stepped forward.Mr. Shane stopped for a moment. Ar
As the hot air balloon rose, Aria and Theodore began to enjoy the sunrise. The orange hues spread in the sky and the wind blew cool.Theodore felt like he had the whole world in his hands. He gazed at Aria and her baby bump. “Isn’t it beautiful?” Aria asked. “I missed Annika. I wish she would be here to enjoy this view with us.” She muttered.Theodore held her hand.“I promise she will be enjoying this view with us by next year. I talked to doctors. They said recovery chances are 95 percent.” Theodore added.“Really.” Aria asked surprisingly. She knew Theodore would make everything possible. “Do you think I will be lying to you?” Theodore wrapped his arms around Aria’s waist. One thing Aria knew, Theodore would never lie to her, especially about Annika. “You know, you look more beautiful than this sunset.” He kissed her neck. “Theo… that tickles!” Aria giggled. Theodore started teasing her neck with his lips, making her laugh even harder. Her body shivered with goosebumps, and sh