21st CenturyNew York“How are you both feeling now?”The question came out of blue before falling like a bolt of lightning over their shoulders. Ocean blues ducked to look away, avoiding the confrontation to deep sorrow whereas, defiant browns stared hard, daring the person to say more. The grey-haired man sitting on the sumptuous couch in front of them urged, genuinely concerned for their well-being. The loosely fitted dark Armani sagged heavily against his figure when he brought a cup of steaming tea close to his lips before blowing the surface gently. His dark eyes remained trained over the two building blocks of a debilitated empire. But when he collided with fervent enigma, which turned darker with unannounced fierceness, R.L Novak looks away. Girl of Mason Williams was too arduous to get through.“Mr. Novak, why are you here?” Alex charged firmly before straighte

21st CenturyNew YorkIt was dusk when Sun decided to take a dip behind the rush hours of day and night was in the process of spreading its web to darken the sky. But the city never looked so alive. It became more active. The end of the week marked more hustle than usual days. The empty and lonely restaurants and clubs started to fill up once the clock strikes 8. The traffic was terrific.Oppose to the life outside, a mournful silence was settled in the study of Miller mansion. Hearts were beating slowly and brains were unraveling fast, working on theories and aspects that have destroyed so many families. Alex was settled on his father’s chair, a haunted look trifling in his eyes. The contents of the heavy green file were frightening and mind-numbing. He was going through the pieces of investigation that were collaged together to form a solid case. His orbs scan the pictures of death for the fi

21st CenturyNew YorkFat tears roll down her cheeks as she registered the brutal side of humanity. She wanted to scream and bellow but the sound was ripped from her throat a long time ago. Now she just sat there, like a doll with inert eyes, looking at the bunch of strange men wearing drab tracksuits entering the mansion quietly, descending into her nest, like demons of the night. Her head was resting against the headset of a wheelchair and fingers were curled on the armrests pathetically. Only if she had the power to move. The woman couldn’t show her fear openly but her heart was ready to burst out of her chest, noting the men kneeling over the plush carpet and gently collecting the limp body of her husband with calculated precision. They lifted the unmoving frame and started to fold the same carpet around him.She urinated, recalling how he achieved this fate.Her son has done the dee

21st CenturyNew York"After two weeks of hard work and thorough inquiry around Miller Industries, my team has managed to uncover information about each board member. With the collaboration of the FBI, all the members are kept under covert surveillance. Their daily activities will be followed from distance without raising any doubts, including the two of you. Kindly see that this case has now become a hot topic. The smallest clue could lead us to the culprits who have orchestrated such a heinous crime. The department needs your consent for further steps, Mr. Miller. Would you please go through these guidelines and sign the papers? They must be submitted to the Chief Agent handling your case as soon as possible."Detective Omar stated firmly as he passes a sealed folder in Alex's hands. Lauren regarded the exchange with cold eyes. Her mind was still revolving around the information Alex supplied this

21st CenturyNew YorkLetting out a vexatious moan, he gritted his teeth in annoyance before ripping the constricting hold of the tie from his neck. Ocean eyes glared at satin royal-blue material. They were going to be late at this rate. For the past half an hour, he has been fussing over this stuff. With the last failed attempt, he threw it on the bed and scoffed in frustration. Was tie important? Wearing a body-fitting tailored suit was uncomfortable itself, now they need a tie too to squeeze the life out of him. Taking a deep breath, he calms the stirring anger. The past few days have been stressful and these puny issues were testing his limits of patience.“Melody, could you help me with this thing?” He shouted at the top of his lungs and turned to look in the mirror. The three-piece business suit looked polished and well stitched even after such short notice. Though the tailor took e