Three years later,Ryan stood in front of a big glass mirror in his office. From here, he could see the lights of Las Vegas that had illuminated the city with its light.Even the brightened and enlightened City of Vegas couldn't enlighten his dark heart. His heart turned cold and dark after the incident that happened three years ago.Three years had passed with the speed of light for others, but for Ryan, time had stopped to the moment: he saw Ariana's car.He still remembered the moment, and everything seemed so chilling to him. He couldn't forget the view he saw when he woke up the following morning.Ryan clenched his fist as the memories of three years ago flashed before his eyes.**********FLASHBACKRyan opened his eyes with a heavy head. He touched his head which ached too much."What am I doing here?" He was puzzled, glancing at his surroundings. He was alone in the room. There he saw a note on the bedside table. Ryan frowned and picked it up with a throbbing head."I wanted to
Walter's MansionRyan reached home around midnight. Walter's Mansion was empty.No one was waiting for him anymore. He smiled bitterly and strode towards his bedroom. It was his routine. For a year, Evelyn waited for him till midnight to give him dinner, but then she stopped. Ryan stopped her because he didn't have food cravings anymore. He ate only to be alive. He had skipped his dinner for the last three years.Evelyn and Roman were worried for him, but they couldn't say anything. They tried to change his mood or routine, but everything failed, so they left everything in faith. They also missed Ariana a lot. But now they wanted Ryan to move on.On the other hand, Damien was also on the same track. Both became silent after her death. They had distanced themselves from the people and gave all their time to work. Evelyn tried to introduce them to some girls, but they strictly forbade them. After that, Evelyn left them on their own. She and Roman moved to New York for business. The ma
Katelyn was sitting on the swing holding the rope with her hands. She looked sad. Her face depicted the grievance of her aching heart. The hot breeze of summer fanned her face, and she felt a burning sensation. She looked out of the zone, but when someone held the rope from the sides. Her face brightened up. She smiled, and her face bloomed like a Cherry blossom. She knew the person because the scent was familiar. She was in the moment when the person said."Anna," Katelyn smiled. It was not her name, but she loved it when he called her by this name. Katelyn beamed in happiness and turned to look at him, but there was no one. She got stunned. She left the swing and ran into the meadows to find him. She looked here and there to search for him, but he was nowhere. She was drenched in sweat. The hot sun rays pierced through her body, and her white dress soaked in sweat. She started to cry because she was desperate to find him."Kate, kate, get up, princess." She heard her name from the
Kingdom AKatelyn woke up early in the morning. She did a morning workout and had a shower. After getting ready in an elegant white knee-length dress, she went to the dining hall. Jack and Carlo were already at the dining table."Good morning, dad, morning, jack." Kate greeted them and took her seat beside jack."How was your night?" Carlo asked. He wanted to see her reaction. Katelyn paused for a moment as he predicted. She looked disturbed, but soon she collected herself and spoke."It was good." She smiled. Carlo didn't insist or say further. He nodded, and the maids served them breakfast."Don't go to the office. Stay home and have some rest." Jack advised, chewing his toast.Kate frowned. "Why should I rest? I'm good." "Jack is right. Tomorrow is a big day. You should stay home and rest." Carlo added."It's alright, dad. I don't want to take a leave. I have just joined the company, so I don't want to lag." She insisted on going, so they said nothing. Because they had also notice
"Aria...." He was about to call her, but jack interrupted him."Hey, Ryan. What a pleasant surprise?" Ryan didn't want to shift his eyes away from her, but he had to do it. Jack hugged him, and he reciprocated his warm welcome."How are you? Long time no see," Jack was aware of his condition but ignored it. He didn't want Ryan to call her Ariana. "I'm good. How are you?" He asked him, but his eyes were still on her."Good. Meet her..." Jack moved to kate and wrapped his arm around her shoulder. Ryan looked at them. He didn't want to listen to anything that he couldn't bear."My sister Katelyn Alexander." Jack smiled, looking at Kate."Your long lost sister." Ryan wanted to know more. Jack nodded his head."Where did you find her?" Ryan asked. He wasn't himself. Kate found it strange because he didn't even talk to her but stared at her all time. "Long story. I'll tell you in my free time." Jack turned towards Katelyn."Kate, he's my university friend Ryan Walter.""Ryan," Kate murmur
At seven pm,Ryan went to the Alexander house for dinner. Jack greeted him at the door when the gatekeeper informed him about his arrival."How was your day here in kingdom A?" Jack asked, hugging him."It was good," Ryan spoke."Let's go to the guest room. Dinner will be ready in some time." Jack said, showing him a way to the guest room.Ryan looked around for Ariana, but she wasn't there."No one is at home," Ryan asked, stepping inside the room."Dad will be on his way home." Jack deliberately did not mention Katelyn.Ryan wanted to ask, but he couldn't."What will you have? Drink or coffee?" Jack asked, settling beside him on the couch."Nothing. I just came here to discuss something, so come to the point." Ryan wanted to do his work as soon as possible.Jack smiled, watching his obstinacy."Alright, so tell me. What is the important matter?" "I came here with a proposal," Ryan spoke and opened his laptop. Jack looked at him with gratification."I want to build a hospital in the
"Do we know each other?" Kate couldn't restrain herself from asking."Maybe we know, or maybe we don't." Ryan's voice was soft, and kate felt attracted to him. She didn't know why but this person felt known to her."What do you mean?" She was confused.Ryan smiled. A soft chuckle left his mouth."Why are you smiling? I know. I don't remember anything, but if we have met or I know you for any reference, you can tell me." She was serious, and Ryan lost his heart again at her innocence. His heart screamed in her intimacy. He was sure she was his Ariana. Yet he needed something to prove his point."You don't remember anything," Ryan asked. He wanted to know how much she knew.Kate pursed her lips and shook her head."When I woke up after my accident, I had no memory. Dad and Jack struggled a lot to stabilize me. Dad told me. I'm his daughter, and I was lost when I was a year old. But now they found me." She told him everything without thinking twice. She felt like words were coming to her
In the evening, Ryan drove his car towards the location Jack had sent to him. Kate and Jack were already there when he reached."Sorry, there was a lot of traffic, and you know it's far.." Ryan tried to explain when he saw Kate's grimace."I know, buddy. No need to explain. Let's take a round to this place." Jack put his hand on Ryan's shoulder and said. Ryan nodded, and they started their visit. They saw the whole place and talked about various things."This place is just perfect for our project." Ryan couldn't stop himself from praising."I know you'll like it. That's why I said I had a place." Jack smiled."If you want, you can visit this place and the area around it. You'll know how prime location it is for a hospital." He said when his cell phone rang.Jack looked at the screen. It was a call from his assistant."Excuse me," he said and strolled to the side to attend to the call. Now Ryan and Kate were alone. Ryan glanced at her face. She was still irritated, but why. He didn'