Kiara’s POV:-Life is unpredictable. They say. But in my case, it was not only unpredictable but also uncertain through and through.All the years that I spent on this earth have a majority of uncertainty and suffering. Not that I’m ungrateful for the blessings that I received in some or other form a few times, but the weight of uncertainty and pain was so unbearable that I never really got a merciful chance to express my gratitude to the universe.Even today when I look at Tyler all smiling and talking to me, I can’t help but reflect on the time and cost it took for us to reach this day. And what made it worse was Tyler’s question, which was bound to come anytime.As I was reminded by Sophie that Tyler’s body was still weak and I must not clutch him strongly for long, I broke the hug and held my brother’s hand, stepping a little back.“W-where is Mummy-papa? Since the time I woke up, I haven’t seen t-them. Where are they? Are they not here?” He inquired curiously, squeezing my hand.
Kiara’s POV:-“H-how did this happen?” I heard Tyler asking next when he was a bit sobered up. “How did they die, Kia?” His breaths shaking just like his voice. “Tell me everything.” Those sad, teary eyes requested me.Begged me to tell them how come his last memories were of a happy family, and then one day this man woke up being an orphan in this world.I can’t even fathom what Tyler must be suffering right at this very moment. Even though I myself a sufferer, I just can’t bring myself to understand his mental state right now.Oh, God, why us? Why us?I sucked in a sharp breath, but the heavy weight on my chest didn’t budge. A bitter taste gripped my taste buds. My throat bobbed up and down. I gulped the painful lump bitterly, pushing the nauseous feeling down somewhere.The cause of their death. The cruel scene of their last moment with us flashed before my eyes. Papa’s painful face and Mamma’s loud cries filled my senses one more time.A strong shiver ran down my spine. I felt Tyl
Writer’s POV:-Mr. Moore, the man of few words and an ego as high as Mount Everest, was sitting with a stoic firmness etched deeply on his wrinkled countenance. Although he was nodding at something his assistant was saying, his mind was lost somewhere else. His attention was diverted only when the door of the cabin opened with a whooshing sound of wind and two manly figures entered the suite.Viaan and Neil entered Mr. Moore’s personal VIP cabin suite, finding him seated on one of the vast couches. The air in the room felt charged with the cryptic vibes that both Viaan and Neil could feel at their first step.However, ignoring the obvious, Viaan approached the elderly man, who stood up from his seat to welcome his guests. “Welcome, Mr. Adams. I hope you didn’t have any difficulties coming over here!” He extended a formal hand to Viaan. His formal tone was laced with firmness.Taking it in a greeting gesture, Viaan nodded while giving a subtle shake to their joined palms. “Not at all,
Viaan’s POV:-“I understand your concerns, Mr. Adams,” Mr. Moore interrupted before I could even complete my sentence. “Certainly, I had announced no business with you. However, I felt it was necessary for us to have a conversation, considering recent developments.” He addressed my curiosity, making me furrow my brows.I sat wordlessly for a couple of seconds, trying hard to decipher the strained look on his face. Although, the blank expression that had put on was making it impossible for me to deduce something. However, if not his face, then his words made some sense to me. As soon as his words sank in, I felt a sudden fear of humiliation being rubbed in my face.“So you mean, because the collaboration news and the sudden growth that Adams Corps showed in the market following the conference had caused you to rethink your decision?” My tone was formal as I asked Mr. Moore. I clenched my jaws, feeling a strange rush of anger. “That means, hadn’t we made it in time, you would never have
Kiara’s POV:-“What’s happening here?” A sudden, loud voice interrupted us, making me aware of the person who had stepped in. My breath hitched when I recognized the voice.“Dr. Ryan,” Sophie acknowledged the person; her voice was low as well. “We were waiting for you!”It was Ryan. Of course.Footsteps echoed in the sudden silent ward. Ryan stepped in before I heard the door closing. His presence immediately shifted the atmosphere.I suppressed an inaudible sniffle, determined to hold back the flood of emotions threatening to overwhelm me.He, perhaps, sensed the tension in the room as he entered. “Is everything alright, Sister Sophie?” His voice was calm but carried an underlying concern that was hard to miss.“Yes, doctor.”“The air here suggests otherwise!”Soph knew her words failed to provide confidence and hence when Ryan asked she shut her mouth.I can feel him staring at us with curious eyes. Thankfully, he had come alone and not brought anyone with him.I wiped off my cheeks
Writer’s POV:-“Not only this but also the fact that Aaron is Tyler and Sophie’s son!” Ryan’s voice was steady, but there was a hint of solemnity in his tone.As Ryan dropped the bombshell, Kiara and Sophie froze, their eyes widening in shock. The words hung in the air, heavy with the weight of the revelation.A revelation that Kiara least expected today.The room fell into a stunned silence. The only thing audible at that moment was the ticking of the clock and the lazy evening wind coming through the open windows of Ryan’s cabin.With a composed face, Ryan watched the two women in front of him, trying hard to digest the truth he just disclosed.He knew this was going to be their reaction once her tells them the truth, but still watching them doing so, made him amused.Did they really think they would keep this massive truth away from him?Did they seriously think he wasn’t going to find it out, ever? He was a doctor, for God’s sake. It was impossible for this truth to be a secret fr
Writer’s POV:-“Kia, calm down. Ryan said that he won’t reveal anything to Viaan.” Sophie tried to calm her down, but the girl was far from calming down.A ready havoc was created in her mind and heart and she had no idea how to deal with it.“But he didn’t even give me any time, Soph. All he allowed me is tonight.” Kiara retorted, holding her breath in apprehension.She can hear her heart pounding in her ears, and sweat beads adorning her temples even after the decreased temperature of AC.Her words followed a silence before Sophie sighed audibly. “You have taken more than you should, Kia. You can’t avoid it any longer. Dr. Ryan was right when he said the more delay you are making the harder it would be to make Viaan understand.” Sophie indirectly quoted Ryan’s words from the last evening.“Out of all people, you should be understanding my dilemma, Soph.” Kiara clicked her tongue, getting annoyed at not finding any solution. “I didn’t wait for Tyler to just wake up, but I needed to k
Writer’s POV:-“And the man said that Mr. Adams is ready to meet at the earliest possible date,” Daniel revealed, sounding serious and firm.Hunter sat straight with a jerk, his brows dipping in. “How come he agreed this early? Didn’t he and his lawyer want time?” The question triggered his mind, he inquired in a disbelieving tone.The frown went deeper on his face; his eyeballs moving constantly as he tried to figure out Viaan’s step. One thing was crystal clear neither Viaan nor his lawyer saw this proposal as a simple invitation to get rid of legal troubles. Hence it was very much acceptable for his rival to seek time to agree or even deny.That’s why, even when this frustrated Hunter, he was ready for any secret investigation Viaan did on him. But little did he expect, that his acceptance would come this early and fast.He heard Daniel huffing from the other end and came out of his thoughts. “I have no idea, Sir. But if they are ready then why not proceed? This was the plan after