Verity Sequel Novels & Stories

It was just like old times but with kids present. Secret made me get abused my my own aunt, Secret made Catherine my best friend, Secret made Kendall close to me, Secret made me cry for almost losing Josh and made me realize how important he is to me, Secret made my relationship with Axel stronger, Secret reunited me with my dad, Secret made our bond stronger. Secret made us. Even though there is not a crime, there is not a trick, there is not a swindle, there is not a vice which does not live by secrecy, I have grown to love secrecy. It seems to be the one thing that break and made me.

“She’s fine, it wasn’t that much of a bad fall. We’ve stitched her up, she might suffer a concussion for a few days, but she will recover fast.” My lungs remembers it’s function as I breathe out in relief. “You should be careful, the media will think she’s something more.” The doctor advises before walking away. Of course she was something more. She has always been, only this time it’s something stronger. I’m no fool to leave her side, goddess knows if someone is planning to murder her tonight. I stay by her hospital bed side, watching as she sleeps peacefully, she looks so calm and peaceful, there's no fear, no worry painting her face. No struggle hiding her emotions.

I could hear him breathing, a slow, rhythmic sound that transported me back to the quiet nights in my bedroom when he was recovering. ​"It looks... familiar," he whispered, almost to himself. Then, as if realizing who he was talking to, his voice snapped back to its cold, corporate frost. "Don't use unauthorized footage again. It’s a security risk. And Martin?" ​"Yes, sir?" ​"I heard Velez talking to you in the hall. Whatever he’s offering you... remember who signed your contract first." ​The line went dead. ​I stared at the phone, my mind racing. He noticed the shore. He noticed the island. And even through his arrogance and his memory loss, he was still watching me.