“I am scared!” Veronica gulped as she faced Maria. “Can’t we do this another day? Why is Aries always in such a hurry?” She pouted when her newly appointed assistant appeared in the room with her business suit. “Ma’am, this is your outfit for the day!” She smiled, and Veronica grew more conscious. “We have a press meeting sharp at eleven. Then we’re going to visit the campus where you’ll address the first batch of students and then we have a meeting with the investors and then you have a meeting with Mr. Grayson for dinner!” The assistant said and looked up from her planner, only to find Veronica with parted lips. Veronica closed her mouth and composed herself. “I... I suddenly don’t feel good. I’m feeling nauseous. I think we’ve to postpone everything! Of course, you don’t want me to vomit at the meeting out of anxiety!” She said. “Mr. Grayson has strictly asked me to bring you to the office or else I’ll lose my job on the very first day!” The assistant pressed her lips. “I badly n

Dr. David looked out of the window as he drove on an empty road and finally stopped on the side when Isla came into his view. She was lying lifeless on the side and he stepped out of the car, rushing over to her. “Isla!” he panicked as he turned her in his direction. Her soulless eyes looked at nothing in particular. Dr. David helped her to sit. “Are you okay?” He rubbed her back. “Let me get you some water.” He rushed back to his car and brought a bottle with him. Isla took a sip. “Come on, let’s go to my place! You don’t look good.” He helped her to stand and took her to his car. *** The next morning, Veronica’s eyes flickered as the beautiful rays of the sun fell on her face and she turned to her, burying her face in Aries’s chest. “Good morning,” Aries plays with her hair. “Mm-hmm,” she hummed, snuggling more into him. “Get up now!” He shook her shoulder, and she groaned. “No. Not right now. I’m tired.” She said in a sleepy voice, but Aries forcefully made her sit. She rubbe

Jasper and Lydia gave a warm hug to Veronica. “I’m sorry for your loss!” He held her hands. “But you know we’re always here for you.” Veronica smiled faintly. “I know,” she said and her eyes moved to Lydia. “Lydia and Sandra are going to work with me now. I hope you join me soon!” “Maybe if you raise my pay by a few thousand dollars?” He lifted an eyebrow and everyone chuckled. “Come on, I’m friends with an heiress!” “Let’s go home!” Aries holds her hand. “Bye, guys!” Veronica smiled, and they turned to leave with Ace and Maria. “Veronica!” Liam called her from behind and she stopped in her tracks, turning to him. “This probably isn’t the right time! But could you please talk to Isla for a few minutes? She’s waiting for you there!” Liam pointed to the lake and Veronica saw her sitting on the wooden bench. She slowly left Aries’s hand and walked to the lake, crossing her arms across her chest. Isla was watching the silent water when Veronica came to sit on the other end of the ben

“Genelia, why are you crying?” Keith turned to her and held her hand. “Are you experiencing any pain?” “No!” Tears were falling in her lap as she lowered her head. “Babe, what’s wrong?” He caressed her head. “Just, it’s too late!” She sniffled. “If you continued to shower so much affection, I’d start loving this life again and I don’t want that!” Keith stared at her helplessly. “I don’t want to leave you and Elijah! I don’t want to go!” She pressed her lips. “But I know it’s inevitable!” “Loot at me!” Keith cupped her face and wiped her tears. “We decided not to talk about it! I’m with you. At this moment. We don’t have control over the future, but we have control over our today and we’re going to create tons of memories tonight!” He smiled. “I’m scared!” Her eyes were scared to imagine what the future holds for her. Keith holds her hand, intertwining their fingers. “Still?” *** Simon slammed the files on the desk, and Noah widened his eyes standing by Aries’s side. “We’d be i

The car stopped with a loud jerk, and Samantha flinched, covering her face. Raging in anger, Aries stepped out of the car, throwing his jacket off. Samantha was watching him and her heart was racing as she feared facing his wrath. Aries opened the first two buttons of his shirt and rolled up his sleeves. His face was red as he watched the waves hitting the shores from a distance, and he recalled his conversation with Alyona, the only woman who guessed him right. “I’m a scarred soul who can only offer scars in return. I don’t have any sad backstory to support my dominant side. This is just how I am and I don’t want to change myself for anyone!” “If there is a scar, then there must be some unhealed wounds!” She said, and the side of Aries’s lips curved up. “Healed wounds leave scars sometimes to remind you what you’ve suffered!” He countered. This was Aries’s story. Scratch that, it was Aries and Veronica’s story! The twist that changed them into what they are today. Aries’s phone