All Chapters of Shattered Silence: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

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CHAPTER 20

9th October 1999Aanya's POVIt’s 12:30 PM—well, almost—and the wedding is about to kick off, but here I am, standing in front of the mirror, still half-dressed. My makeup isn’t done, my hair needs some last-minute magic, and I have exactly 15 minutes to transform into a presentable human being.The past two days? Absolute chaos. Scratch that—hell. And honestly, calling it hell feels like I’m sugarcoating it. At least my dress and all were saved.~Flashback~ (TW: Mention of disturbing scene)“Why did you have to follow me to India? And then stalk me around the mall? It’s embarrassing!” I snapped, my voice rising.“Maybe you should’ve thought about that before leaving,” Evan replied, his tone maddeningly calm.“I did think about it—I sent you a message and an email!” I shouted, feeling my frustration boil over.“Oh really? Then explain the £250,000,” he said, his frustration now bubbling to the surface.“There’s nothing to explain! You called me a gold digger and handed me your black ca

Last Updated : 2023-03-13

CHAPTER 21

23rd October 1999Anaya’s POV:I’ve always been fascinated by psychology. I wanted to take a course on it at university, but my dad wasn’t on board. He wanted me to get a typical 9-to-5 job, thinking it would help me build a social circle and “normal” life. Not that I was opposed to it, but it wasn’t exactly what I dreamed of. Still, I studied it for my A-Levels, and it was amazing.I’ve always believed there’s a psychological reason behind everything, even family dynamics. Technically, a family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together. But I don’t think living under the same roof automatically makes you a family. For me, family relationships should bring peace, stability, and emotional support. I never really felt that in the house I grew up in. My parents, while close, were always clashing with each other. My dad had anger issues, and my mom was never truly content with the way things were. I always felt like an outsider in

Last Updated : 2023-03-16

CHAPTER 22

23rd October 1999Evan’s POV I was in the middle of discussing the threats from a gang targeting Aanya when my phone buzzed. It was my secretary.“Speak,” I answered sharply.“Sir, Mrs. Rodriguez’s naked pictures are going viral on the internet.”“What!?” My voice rose as the weight of her words hit me. A door slammed somewhere nearby, jolting me into motion.“I want it wiped,” I growled, storming towards the living room. “Off every corner of the internet. And I mean everywhere. I don’t want to hear a whisper about it within the next hour. Do you understand me?”“Yes, sir. It’ll be done,” she replied firmly.I ended the call and reached the gathering downstairs, Ryker and my father trailing behind. The atmosphere was heavy, with the television blaring a news report dissecting the “scandal.” Faces around the room displayed a mix of anger, shock, and sadness, but it was Chester’s expression that caught my attention. Poorly disguised smugness.“CHESTER!”The shout came from the top of

Last Updated : 2023-03-16

CHARACTERS & INFORMATION

Grey Family:Mason Grey - Father (separated) Kiara Pedro - Mother (separated) Aanya Christine Grey - 1st daughter (Main Female Lead) Maria Pedro Grey - 2nd daughter Chester Jacob Pedro - Only sonRodriguez Family: Xavier Rodriguez - Previous Mafia Don / Ex-CEO of Rodriguez Empire / FatherPatricia Rodriguez - Wife of Xavier / Stepmother to Ryker, Evan and Chloe / Mother to the twins, Amara and AmyraRyker Rodriguez - 1st son (married)Evan Rodriguez - 2nd son / COO of Rodriguez Empire / Second-in-command for Ernia's Mafia Don (Main Male Lead)Chloe Rodriguez - 1st daughterAmara and Amyra Rodriguez - The twins Riona Augutus - ex-wife of Xavier / Mother of Ryker, Evan and ChloeRyker's Family:Ryker Rodriguez - Ernia's Mafia Don / Father / CEO of Rodriguez EmpireAnaleigh Steven Rodriguez - Ernia's Mafia Donna / MotherSander and Sasha Rodriguez - The twinsAanya's Friends: - Ryan Lewis - Charlotte Marks - Ashley Baines - Lana Ndlovu - Naomi Reynolds - Jenna Walker - Alish

Last Updated : 2023-03-16

CHAPTER 23

15th December 1999Aanya’s POV:Azernia — tucked away in the west of Earkria and famous for its different accent — might not be everyone’s dream destination, but for me, it’s where everything began. So yeah, it holds a special place in my heart. There’s something charming about the city centre: the orange buses that somehow always arrive late, the street food that tastes a little too good to be true, and the endless variety of shops scattered around Tribulation Square and Monolith Plaza. And then there’s Cyprus Road — always busy, always alive, but my favorite spot? Home. My quiet little escape in Masto, a sleepy village on the edge of Azernia.That tiny house in Masto is the first, last, and only one I ever called mine. It’s where my friends came for sleepovers and where my siblings and I would have the most ridiculous fights over the silliest things, like who finished the last cookie. It was technically the family house, which I kept paying for when we moved to Loncor but I secretly

Last Updated : 2023-03-27

CHAPTER 24

15th December 1999Aanya’s POV:“What do you want?” I asked, arms folded, tone flat. “What are you doing here? I thought I made it very clear—I don’t want to see you ever again.”We were in the living room. My mother. My father. My siblings. The whole fab five of family dysfunction, on my couch like some weird therapy circle no one signed up for.“Darling, how have you been?” my mother cooed like she was in a cheesy soap opera.I blinked. “I don’t have time for roleplay. Let’s cut to the chase. What. Do. You. Want?”“Aanya, we came to apologize,” Maria chimed in. “Mom and I—we’re sorry.”I laughed, but not the nice kind. “Save it. I’ve collected more apologies than loyalty points at a coffee shop. I’m good for life.”“That’s enough, Aanya,” my father snapped, all stern and dramatic like he was starring in Father Knows Best. “You’re being overly dramatic. You’re not a child. This is life—and you need to accept it. Whether you like it or not.”From the corner of my eye, I noticed Evan st

Last Updated : 2023-03-27

CHAPTER 25

15th December 1999Aanya’s POV: I tried to peel my eyes open, but they felt like someone had superglued them shut. You know that bone-deep exhaustion where you just want the world to pause—where even breathing feels like a chore? Yeah, that was me right now. And as soon as the fog in my brain cleared, everything from before I blacked out came crashing back like a tsunami. My thoughts? Total spin cycle.All those words I spewed out before I passed out—years’ worth of pain finally spilled like shattered glass, that was kept together using tape, across the floor. But now, I didn’t know how to feel. Was I sad? Guilty? Relieved? Furious? My dad didn’t flinch. My brother basically blamed me. So, emotional cocktail?Even with my eyes still shut, I could tell everything was still. Way too still. Like I’d been locked inside some kind of iron box. Maybe this was it. Maybe I’d finally clocked out of life and found peace.But no. Of course not.I heard a door open, then close softly. Someone eith

Last Updated : 2023-04-03

CHAPTER 26

18th December 1999Aanya’s POV: I’d be lying if I said this felt weird or uncomfortable—flying in a private jet? That’s one thing officially checked off the bucket list.It’s been three days, and I’m heading back to Loncor earlier than planned. Just me. Turns out, the day after my impromptu singing debut, the bodyguards told me that my dear husband had already flown back. Something about work.More like someone to see.You’re jealous.Right now, I’m sitting in the jet, completely consumed and shocked by the diary and documents I found in the attic. And when I say shocked, I mean I-am-shaking-in-my-seat shocked. This diary unpacks a version of my life I didn’t even know existed. It’s like someone ripped the veil off everything I thought I knew and whispered, “Surprise, your life’s been a lie.”But before I spiral, I need answers. Is the handwriting one of my parents’? Are the documents even real? And what actually happened? Did my siblings know? Ugh, my life is slowly becoming one of t

Last Updated : 2023-04-03

CHAPTER 27

23rd December 1999Aanya’s POVThe day is finally here. The day of the ball. Also a delightfully entire week without my husband. Tonight, I plan to get drunk, carefully, and hopefully avoid causing a scene.The past week has been a blur of the same old. Patricia, Ann, and the kids basically moved in for the week. I visited Ryan a couple of times—Charlotte popped by too when she wasn’t off doing her mysterious-Charlotte-things. The kids were a bit cranky since their dad’s been MIA, but otherwise, it was calm… in a chaotic-house-full-of-people kind of way. Even the twins, Amara and Amyra, joined us for the week, their energy lighting up the place. Chloe, on the other hand was busy living her best life with her best friend.Right now? it is organized chaos. All five of us are getting ready. The party starts in less than an hour, and there’s a flurry of curling irons, makeup brushes, perfume clouds, and excited talk. Thankfully, we had our “prep day” yesterday—nails done, hair styled, spa

Last Updated : 2023-04-05

CHAPTER 28

Aanya’s POV:Lately, Analeigh and I had grown really close. The kind of close that feels permanent, even if my circumstances aren’t. A rare kind of friendship - one you don’t expect, but end up needing.At the moment, I was standing near the drinks table. Analeigh and I had been chatting about our marriages, but she’d slipped off to the washroom a few minutes ago. I couldn’t help but feel a twinge of guilt. I still hadn’t told her that, in a few months, things wouldn’t be the same - that we wouldn’t be related anymore. But one thing I was definitely right about? Analeigh's love.She really does love Ryker. It’s clear. But being stuck in an arranged marriage with someone who avoids her like she’s contagious? Brutal. Ryker barely gives her the time of day when she’s in the room. She hasn’t had a real chance to know him - just stiff conversations at formal events and anything outside of that is about the kids. Honestly, Ryker’s been too much of an ass to notice what’s right in front of hi

Last Updated : 2023-04-06

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