Maria was looking into an old photo book with a glass of wine and she occasionally took a sip, flipping the pages. A surreal smile spread on her face staring at the picture where Ace, her father, and her sister were laughing over some silly joke of Ace. The next few pages held the memories of her sister’s wedding with Shane and then the baby pictures of Veronica. Meeting Ace after all those years brought all the memories back. Her mother’s death during childbirth, her father’s death because of leukemia, and her sister’s death in an accident. She watched her family members buried in front of her eyes. Shane was there for her always, but Veronica was her only companion. She saved her soul for eighteen years and her life revolved around her. Maria looked around the empty house, and the utter silence was eating her up again. She took a deep breath, throwing her head back in the recliner when she heard the doorbell. “Coming!” she finished her wine and walked to the door. The door slowly

[MATURE SCENE AHEAD] “Ronan Gera! I told you Wasqa Burani’s accident has nothing to do with me. He rejected my proposal, but his partner, Christian Knight was interested in it… and that was it. I got one of the richest men in London for investment. Wasqa Burani is nothing compared to him.” Sebastian said. “Now complete your part of the deal! Where is Janet?” he asked. “Not so easy way out. I will consider releasing Janet and your baby when you testify against Bosnans. You said you believed Bosnans are behind it!” “You want me to testify against another mafia family? I sure know what game you are trying to play!” Sebastian’s eyes turned dark. “You want Bosnans and Genovese to fight against each other and one of them gets wiped out?” “That’s what you’ve got to do if you want Janet and your baby!” the chief said and ended the call. Sebastian looked at the blank screen of his phone with clenched jaws and threw it away, holding his face in his hand. *** Keith was standing in his pla

“This is where we’re staying from now onwards!” Aries announced as they walked into the luxurious apartment and turned to Veronica, who looked as if she had seen a ghost. “What’s wrong?” Aries lifted an eyebrow and her eyes traveled to him. “Where’s the washroom?” she asked. “You want to start the tour from the bathroom?” he asked, and Veronica groaned. “Just tell me, where is it?” she stomped her foot like a small girl and Aries pointed to the room in his left direction. “That’s your room!” he said, and she rushed to the room and relaxed on the white leather couch, checking something on his phone when Veronica appeared a few minutes later. “I got my period!” She sighed and Aries glanced up at her. “Wow, this calls for a celebration! You ain’t pregnant.” He chuckled. “Last night you did it so much that it has induced my periods! You’re the reason I’m in fucking pain right night!” she put her hand over her stomach. “That’s great! You told the doctor about your irregular menstrua

“Leukaemia!” Aries said, glancing up at Veronica, who was at a loss for words. “She has been suffering from Leukaemia for the last one and a half years.” Veronica covered her mouth as he continued. “Remember, James? The guy who traveled back with us to New York?” He asked, and Veronica recalled the brief interaction. “He is my cousin and Genelia’s elder brother. As soon as he realized you’re the one his sister is looking for to apologize for her mistakes, he asked me to set up the meeting.” Aries said. “I declined, but Genelia pestered me and left Elijah at my door. I asked her why she wanted to apologize, but all she said was that she had done something cruel in the past and now she realizes her mistake.” Genelia slowly opened her eyes on the hospital bed. Everything was blurred at first and she heard the sound of the machine attached to her body. “Are you alright?” James asked as he lovingly caressed her forehead. She nodded. “I thought no one would come to see me!” she said leth

The door cracked open, and Sebastian walked in, sitting on the couch across from the bed. “Where is my son?” Janet’s cold eyes stared at him. “I should be the one asking you? Where is Kyle?” Sebastian crossed his leg over the other. “And why did you jump out of the car? To stop me?” He arched an eyebrow. His black eyes stared at her. “I didn’t jump out of the car! You’re not so fucking important to me.” Janet glared at him. A flicker of sadness crossed Sebastian’s eyes. “I know that!” He said and Janet looked away. “But the question is still the same. Why did you jump out of the car? Because that’s what Ronan Gera has said to his officers.” “What?” Janet snapped at him. “He is the one who pushed me out!” She said, and Sebastian rounded a fist. “I was ready to face you and asked him to give me Kyle, but….” She trailed off. “Oh, my god! Sebastian, you don’t know where is Kyle?” She panicked. Despite the brewing anger inside him, Sebastian chuckled. “You’re so stupid, Janet! You were