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Fallen Apart Fifty-Seven
XAVIER'S POVTears of joy clouded my eyes as I held my flesh and blood in my hands. The feeling of being responsible for bringing that innocent soul to life was beyond magical. "Oh my God, she's so cute," Aria cooed beside me. "I'm so glad she looks nothing like you." She chuckled.As Savannah predicted, we had a girl. She was a carbon copy of her mother except that she took my hair. I stared in wonder as her eyes were closed and tiny hands were together on her chest.Savannah's mom sat on the chair next to her bed. "How are you feeling, dear?" "I'm good." She smiled as tears gathered in her eyes. "You don't how happy I am that you are here. I thought you both hated me and never wanted to see me again." "Why don't we give them some privacy?" Aria whispered to me as Savannah began to cry and we all walked out of the hospital room.Lena took the baby from me and sat on the chair while I rested my back on the wall, gazing at my baby in her hands. When Savannah's parents arrived, I noti
Fallen Apart Fifty-Eight
ARIA'S POVHeavy rain poured down on us just like the tears in my eyes as I watched my parent's coffins being lowered into the rectangular holes that were dug beside each other. My brother wrapped his hand around my shoulder pulling me closer to him as Lena, who was standing beside me, wiped her tears that wouldn't stop falling. After the funeral was over, my parent's friends, colleagues, and acquaintances offered their condolences before leaving. When they all dispersed, I sat on the moist ground in front of the tomb. "Mom, Dad, you are not mad, are you?" My voice cracked. "We are sorry we couldn't catch the person who did this to you, but I promise we will soon and make him suffer for his evil deeds." I placed my hand on my mom's tomb and sniffed. "Until then, rest in peace."Two hands rested on my shoulder. "Let's go, Aria," Lena said as she lifted me. I wiped my face with the back of my hand before turning to her. "I thought you were leaving with your mom." "Not anymore." She t
Fallen Apart Fifty-Nine
XAVIER'S POVA bright smile appeared on my face as I knelt beside the crib, watching my baby sleeping peacefully. She smiled in her sleep, making her cute face shine like a thousand sapphires. Savannah walked into her room where I was with our baby. She sat on the bed behind me that was covered in blue sheets and tapped her feet against the wooden floor. "Are you okay?" She asked. I stood up and turned to her with my hands shoved deep in my pocket. "To be honest, I had been out of it since the funeral but seeing her was enough to lift my mood." I swerved my head to look at Aurora with admiration in my eyes. "Aria must be in pretty bad shape." She sighed. "I wish I was there to support her.""You don't have to worry about her. She has Lena to look after her, just focus on yourself and the baby," I said, and she nodded, looking down at her fingers that we're intertwined on her lap. "Is your dad still busy?" "Yes, but he'll be out of his study in the next few minutes." I bobbed my h
Fallen Apart Sixty
XAVIER'S POVI stood outside the interrogation room, resting my back on the wall with my eyes staring at my feet. The sound of hurried footsteps approaching made me raise my head to see Lena and Aria running toward me."Is it true?" Aria asked as she stopped in front of me.I nodded in response as my eyes strained on the door that led to the interrogation room. Even though I still didn't believe that the man in there was the true culprit, I thought it was best to make Aria believe it so that her heart would be at peace for getting justice for our parents. That way she might be able to heal faster from the pain their death had caused her."Have you seen or spoken to him yet?" This time it was Lena asking."No." I shook my head. "He has been in the interrogation room since I arrived." They sighed in unison and took their positions on each side of me. The door was shoved open, making me push my back off the wall. Officer Wimms came out with another office holding an average-height man w
Fallen Apart Sixty-One
ARIA'S POVLena drove into the parking lot of Styles company and we climbed out of the car before making our way into the building. Xavier had insisted that we return to Chicago because I would continue to dwell in the sorrow if I remained in my parent's house. I had refused to leave because I didn't want him to be alone but he assured me that Savannah and Aurora would be back to the house in two weeks, so he wouldn't be alone. Though he didn't tell me about how things went with Savannah's family, I could tell that they had agreed to let them be together since they already approved of her to continue living with him.Upon stepping into the office, Summer stood from her desk and enveloped me in a hug. "Mr. Garret told us about what happened. I'm so sorry for your loss." "It's fine." I hugged her back.She pulled away when Celestine and Michelle came to stand next to us."How are you feeling now?" Celestine asked. "I'm trying to be good." I forced a laugh, ""You can take a few more
Fallen Apart Sixty-Two
ARIA'S POVThat Saturday evening, Dave insisted I spend the night with him in his penthouse. I wanted to prove stubborn and refused but I had to comply because Lena would be spending the night at the Garret house and I would be left alone in the apartment. After dinner, Dave and l lay on the bed in our nighties with our bodies entangled under the sheets, enjoying each other's company in silence."When are you going to be free so we can go and see my parents?" Dave broke the silence."I'll check my schedule and let you know," I fiddled with the hem of the sheets as my head rested on his chest.It has been two months after my parent's death and I had to admit that I was able to heal from the pain faster because I was surrounded with people who loved and cared for me. Their death left a space in my heart but I was contented that the criminal has been reprimanded and my parents were resting in peace.Though Dave has been a great support to me all those times he has also been pressuring me
Fallen Apart Sixty-Three
ARIA'S POVDave's car pulled up in the parking lot of his father's mansion. My fingers clasped together on my lips and my heart thudded in my chest loudly. I closed my eyes and took sharp intakes of breath to calm my racing heart but it did nothing to help."Hey, look at me." I felt Dave's hand on my cheeks, making me open my eyes to meet his beautiful amber eyes that were filled with concern. "I've told you there's nothing to worry about. I've got you." "Okay." I nodded as his words of assurance made my heartbeat slowly return to normal. "Are you ready?" he asked."Yeah." I smiled.He opened the door and climbed down from the car before coming to my side to open the door for me. I took his outstretched arm to climb out of the car and we walked into the house with our fingers intertwined.Mrs. Johnson, the Mendez housekeeper was the first to spot us when we stepped into the living room. "Dave, you finally graced us with your presence." A smile formed on her lips as she came closer t
Fallen Apart Sixty-Four
DAVE'S POVThat beautiful Monday morning, I sat in my office, staring at the red velvet box sitting on my desk. Inside the box was a diamond-studded ring that I had been carrying around for the past three weeks.I had been waiting for her to officially meet my parents before I proceeded with my plans. But when I think about what Aria would do if she finds out about why I was doing all that, I found myself holding back and reconsidering my decision.Taking the box in my hand, I opened it and stared at the ring, thinking about the consequences of not going through with my plans. After giving it much thought, I decided to go ahead with my plans. Everything will be fine as long she doesn't find out what my motives are. "Hey." Nixon pushed the door open. "Can you give me..." He paused and I glanced up at him to see him staring at the box in my hand with wide eyes. The shocked expression on his face morphed into a smile. "Are you planning to propose to Aria?" "Yeah." I closed the box and
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