Writer’s POV:-“Did Viaan tell when will he come?” Leena asked Kiara who was serving her breakfast.Her hands stopped in the air and she raised her head to her mother-in-law. “No, Maa. He had just dropped the text last night that he wouldn’t be coming home tonight as he had an urgent meeting and some important work. So, he is perhaps staying at the penthouse itself.” Kiara sighed, continuing to fill Leena’s plate.Leena nodded recalling the text Kiara showed her last night. Viaan had specifically mentioned to tell Leena about it, he himself didn’t text her thinking she must be asleep by then.It was around eleven in the morning. Both the ladies were having a late breakfast today, as Kiara was nauseous and not feeling good this morning; thus she had delayed her meal.Although Leena had something light earlier as she had to have medicines as well, she still joined Kiara in the late meal.It was Leena’s assistance that she was even eating, lest she was all ready to ditch the breakfast to
Back in the present time, The PenthouseViaan’s POV, :Looking at the keys, I fisted them tightly. I was in my penthouse where I had come just an hour ago to get freshened up. Last night, I had to lie to Kia and Maa as I had spent entire hours in planning for the surprise for Maa. Then this morning the leftover documentation took my time while I also went to check for last-minute preparations. I just happened to come here one hour ago as I can’t go directly to home. And as soon as I came here, the first thing I did was to call Maa. She deserves the surprise the most.All through this while, I also kept myself reassured that this was not a dream anymore but a reality.A beautiful reality.A certain kind of peace filled my heart. I felt the cores of my eyes moistening up. Our dream was finally completed.“Paradis d’Amour is finally ours, Papa. I completed your and Maa’s dreams.” My voice choked with emotions as I looked at the picture frame on my desk while placing the keys reverently b
Writer’s POV:-“Thank you so much, Guys.” An emotional Viaan expressed his gratitude to the two of the constant pillars of his life.Receiving brotherly pats on his back as a response, he reluctantly broke the hug. His dull face was uplifted with the pure essence of their support throughout his life.“You —” Ryan started to speak, but then his eyes narrowed as he studied Viaan’s features more closely. “Were you crying, Viaan?” His eyes scanned Viaan’s face with concern.On cue, Leo also took a closer look. “Yeah, you look off!” He exclaimed, pointing out the obvious signs of distress.Viaan stilled. His smile dropped into a thin line. Immediately, he averted his eyes away from them and looked everywhere around.How come Ryan observed that? His shoulders tensed once again.“No. Why would I cry?” He chuckled nervously shrugging his shoulders, not wanting them to read his face further.“Then why are your eyes red and moist?” Ryan scoffed, narrowing his eyes. “Don’t lie through your teeth
Writer’s POV:-“Where are you taking us, Viaan? At least tell me now.” Leena asked for the nth time, getting annoyed at her son’s silence over the matter.Viaan, like the previous times, smiled mischievously and answered without looking back. “Patience, Maa, patience. You’ll come to know soon.”Leena scoffed audibly, narrowing her eyes at her son’s mischief, and scolded him lightly. “That ‘soon’ of yours has not come since the last three and a half hours of our journey. How long more would you keep it a secret?” Her eyes wrinkled at the corners while her nose flared in annoyance.Her anger didn’t seem to affect Viaan a bit as the man chuckled loudly. “As I said, it is a surprise, Maa. I’m not telling you to spoil the fun already.” He refused to reveal, making his mother smack his arms from the backseat.“You have become too naughty these days.” She said through her gritted teeth, only to get a burst of hearty laughter from her son.Huffing, she crossed her hands across her chest and s
“Enough of your drama!” His voice roared in the small room, scaring the guts out of her. An outraged nerve popped on his temple as he hurriedly approached her. She felt her breaths quickening and in no time her eyes widened in horror.“Aah, please leave me… it’s paining, Mr Adams!” Kia winced when Viaan held her arms in the tightest grip and yanked her to himself. His teeth sitting equally on to one another, clearly showing how much he was controlling his rage right now with those clenched jaws.“Leave you? Did you leave the chance when I practically begged you to pull me out of this mess?” He twisted her petite arms painfully, not paying any heed to her cries. Those burning eyes pinning her down to his mercy. But no escape now.“I’m so-sorry, I tried—” she whimpered more as she apologized,“Shut up… I very well saw what your attempt was. All you were waiting for was the wedding to get done quickly. It was written all over your face,” He seethed near her ear, exerting more pressure on
Next morning, Adams Corp:-*Police recovered a woman’s dead body from the forest Big Woods earlier this morning. The terrible condition of the body indicates sexual harassment before the murder. The police have sent the body for autopsy, only after that, they will answer any questions. For more details —*Viaan switched off the television before the reporter could complete it. Throwing the remote aside, he sat quietly in his office chair, however, his whole body was tensed now.Being free from two of his consecutive long meetings, he decided to watch some news for some time as refreshment. But, when the news of police recovering a dead body from the forest Big Woods flashed on the TV screen, his mood soured more. Firstly he didn’t pay attention, but then he heard the reporter saying that the time of the murder was last night, his mind got alerted.A firm expression masked his face as his mind rewound the news. A woman’s dead body in forest Big Woods, the same forest which was some mil
Viaan’s POV:-*Flashback continued*“You?” I asked, skeptical.I hadn’t expected to come across someone like the person, standing on the threshold, while I was thinking of taking the help. I didn’t realize I was staring without blinking.“Yes,”My stupor broke hearing a meek voice in response.“I—”*Flashback ends*“Sir,”My thoughts were interrupted by Neil’s extremely alarmed voice. He was my personal assistant and I had allowed him to enter my cabin without knocking if there’s an emergency.“Sir, there’s a fire outbreak in the London branch fifteen minutes ago!” He breathed fast as he informed me. The sweat beads on his forehead made it evident that the accident was a fatal one.“Casualties?” I jerked up on my chair, trying to process the news.“Alarming, Sir. I’m afraid you have to visit there personally!” He trailed off, gulping some air. His tone cleared the air for me that I had to take immediate action.“Get my jet ready. And in the meantime connect me with Max.” I ordered Nei
With steady feet, he stopped before her, “And about being on my own, then I can never be on my own, for my whole existence lies in you!” He smiled softly and knelt before her as she was sitting on the plush brown sofa in the hall. Viaan held her palms, kissed them, and pressed them to his eyes, feeling the warmth. Her eyes softened. A soft smile curved her lips at his actions and she caressed his head. However, soon she realized something and her eyebrows pulled down in slight annoyance, “All you know is sweet-talking. First, make me mad then shut me up with your saccharin words.” She complained, twisting her lips. A thin line of grimace back on her face. He couldn’t help but let out a hearty chuckle. Raising his head to face her, Viaan replied proudly, “But I never lie!” His words were followed by another kiss that he planted on the back of her palm. “Okay, enough of your sweet-talking. Now, tell me why you left without informing me. Do you even know how worried I was when I couldn