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Shadows of the Past MORE BUSINESS
Kevin I opened the office door and beckoned Eddy in. I pulled him into a corner so we could talk without Luke hearing us. My office was super big, thankfully. I enjoyed having a lot of space where I spent most of my time.It was a big dilemma. I couldn’t afford to lose the business I’d already invested heavily in, but still his demands were far too high and time was extremely short.“He wants a double!” I said in a fierce voice.He looked at me in amazement. I liked him the most because we could understand each other by our looks. We thought alike and had the same fears.“Yes, but with half the amount up front. Otherwise, I say we don’t risk it. Raise the price too.”I didn’t answer him. I went back to my desk chair, where Luke was waiting for me. “Yes, I’ll help you, though your request is difficult. The price goes up 10% and we want half up front. It’s the only way I can help you,” I told him sternly. I wanted it to be clear from his voice that there was no room for further ne
Shadows of the Past FAMILY PROBLEM
Olivia“Calm down and listen to me! Luke is trying to provoke you and he succeeds. You’ve started to get too angry and are no longer focusing on the real reason for our meeting. We can’t afford to lose this deal. There’s a huge amount of money at stake, but also your reputation.”We all stood mute, listening intently to the entire discussion between the two. We were glad that the plan Frank had set up with his two colleagues had succeeded and that the boy introduced to the house had done his job better than anyone could have expected. To be honest, I was also glad that the voice I had heard had proved me right.“I congratulate you on the way you thought things through. You’ve done an excellent job with these microphones. I didn’t think you were capable of so much.” “You underestimated me?” he asked me, feigning surprise. “Something like that,” I replied, laughing. I expected him to agree with me, but possibly his male ego wouldn’t allow him to.... “Looks like you’ve st
Shadows of the Past MY MAGICAL WORLD
Mike It amazed me at the ease with which Emily filled the page that was open on her new laptop. She was living every sentence that was littering the white sheets. Though Andy and I continued to chat next to her, her thoughts were flowing with ease. It wasn’t hard to tell the joy that washed over her soul. Her face was as serene as ever. I had never seen her so beautiful. She radiated light, love, and pleasure. The joy on her face was special. It reminded me of the only birthday my father ever came home. He had forgotten that it was my birthday like every year, except that on that day, lucky for me, he had an easier day at the office and came home early. When I saw him, I jumped into his arms and thanked him for coming to my birthday party. He was surprised, then pretended to come for me. I didn’t care why he had come. What mattered to me was that he was with me. His presence was the best gift. That innocent joy I felt then, I felt now in Emily. “I have a surprise for you t
Shadows of the Past SOMETHING SPECIAL
KevinThe bar, for me, was like a place of refuge, an escape, but also the best place to close deals. I had created this place to make my partners feel they were welcomed into the room with open arms. The atmosphere that greeted them should be a promise of a night full of adventure and unforgettable experiences.In the room, the light spread diffusely, creating an atmosphere of mystery. The chandeliers emitted a warm light that embraced the room with an enigmatic aura, outlining vague shadows and silhouettes on the walls. It seemed as if the space was shrouded in a veil of unanswered questions, and the soft light played discreetly with every corner and every object, as if staging a dance of shapes and shadows. The sound of music, muffled and rhythmic, filled the room, heightening the already palpable tension. The subtle smell of alcohol and tobacco hung in the air, adding a touch of decadence and excess to the atmosphere of the room.“WOW! I’ve seen nothing like this in anyone. I don’
Shadows of the Past A SUCCESSFUL DAY
Kevin“Hey! Are we toasting or not?” Luke’s voice was so excited. He was in a good mood and that was because of Carla.As Luke spoke, a subtle smile played on my lips, masked beneath my calm appearance. His gaze, however, seemed to pierce beyond words.“Here’s to a successful day. Today I got two very important contracts for my business,” I told him with a smile.“Two?” Luke asked me in wonder.“Yes! The next contract we’ll be celebrating on the fine, hot sand of Blue Wave Resort,” I said enthusiastically, grinning. Our eyes met for a few seconds.As the tension grew, our eyes met in a silent struggle. Behind my wry smile lurked an iron resolve to never be defeated, and Luke felt his confidence slip through his fingers.“You’ll be my guest, dear Kevin. Last night when I talked to the salesman, he told me that seventy percent I would get the contract,” Luke said, trying to intimidate me. His eyes were alert to my reaction, hoping he would catch me off guard.“Wrong Luke. I’ve just been
Shadows of the Past LIFE AS A COUPLE
OliviaI was proud of our success. The information we gained was invaluable. We knew it was going to get easier to catch Kevin.The evening went well. It’s been a long time since I’ve been in such a good and optimistic mood. It turned out that Frank and I could work together without taking our eyes off each other. The only thing that made me uneasy was the look on his face. It intimidated me, which pissed me off.I had mixed feelings when I was around him, and the fear that I might inadvertently betray those feelings haunted me. I loved Frank with all my heart, but my past made me fear rejection again. The memory of the past haunted me like a dark shadow.I couldn’t bear another rejection. The one in the past was enough to mark my existence. All my life I had in mind Eduard’s mocking laughter when I confessed my feelings to him. I should have realized then that a cocky boy like him, the star of the high school, couldn’t look at a withdrawn student who loved spending her free time in t
Shadows of the Past WHY MY LOVE?
EMILY“I, Kevin, take you, Emily Smith, to be my wife and promise to be faithful to you in all circumstances, happy or unhappy, in sickness or in health, to love and to cherish you all the days of my life.”“I, Emily, take you, Kevin Parker, to be my husband, and I promise to be faithful to you in all circumstances, happy or unhappy, in sickness or in health, to love and respect you all the days of my life.”“May God, in His goodness, strengthen this consent which you have given before the Church, and may He be pleased to fulfill His blessing in you. What God unites, let not man separate,” said the priest. Emotions overwhelmed me to the limit and two crystal clear tears rolled down my already flushed cheeks.The kiss at the end of the service was the most wonderful moment of my life. That was the sweetest kiss he had ever given me, and that was because from that moment on I was his forever. It was the happiest day of my life. Like every girl I had long dreamed of this day, when we swo
Shadows of the Past MAKE HIM PAY
OLIVIALook how quickly time passed and how some of what I set out to do I failed to accomplish. I tried to stop Emily’s wedding, but I couldn’t. There was nothing I could have done to warn her about anything. Things would have escalated for the worse and if Kevin found out about our plans, the chances of catching him would have evaporated. Whether it suited me, today I had to watch my sister marry the most dreaded gangster and I couldn’t do anything about it. It gave me a toast to the most dangerous people in society. I was dreaming of a time when they were all caught and locked up, but I certainly still had a long way to go before I got to see my dream come true. It was hard enough seeing Emily surrounded by so many dangerous people without me being able to protect her. It was the hardest day of my career. After such a tense day, the only thing I wanted was to curl up in my comfy bed and get my thoughts in order. And look how instead of planning my next steps, my thoughts w
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