Semua Bab The Fake Empire: Bab 21 - Bab 23

Aiden WilderPOVThe Wilder family estate smelled like my mom’s famous pepper steak pie, my father’s strong hugo boss spicy cologne, the hint of ginger reminds me of my childhood. A familiar scent of home, somehow it both comforts me and suffocates me all at once. My parents sitting on the sofa in the living room, watching tv, as I walk in I see the concern and curiosity etched on their faces.“This is a surprise Aiden I didn’t know you’d be coming over.” my father says, voice deep, commanding, with the faintest edge of expectation. Tristan Wilder, retired FBI director, though retired my father still had me straighten my posture around him.“I had the day off so I thought I’d stop by...” I smile lowering myself into the arm chair across from them.My mother, Aria, smiled softly, she switches off the television “So how are you doing?” she asks. “It’s been… a couple of weeks, losing her and going straight back to work... We’re worried about how you’re doing Aiden.”I don’t say anything

Raeleigh CampbellPOVI tucked my legs under me on my hotel bed, the laptop open in front of me.“Hi, Rae,” Dr. Morgan says softly. Her voice was calm, like she’d done this her whole life. It was soothing. It was exactly what I needed. “How have you been holding up since the release?” she asks.I try to smile. But I knew it didn’t reach my eyes. “Busy,” I wasn’t lying, I wrap my fingers around the cup of my cold tea, so I had something to do with my hands. I had a tendency to tap my fingers nervously doing my sessions with Dr Morgan. I’ve been with her for only a few weeks. “I’ve done a lot of press for Your ghost, in between shows. I’ve been too busy for our sessions too...” I add. I didn’t know why but I felt like I should tell her that. Instead of the truth. I didn’t want to talk to her her. I wanted to pretend I was fine until I retire one day.“I’ve seen some of your interviews.” Dr Morgan pauses “You look... Like you were wearing a mask... ”The pause was deliberate. “But I wasn’