"I don't know why you are blaming someone else for your mistakes" Aria spoke. Susan was stunned to hear those harsh words. Aria is not lying, atleast not when she said that Susan is killing her son. She really was. She was swimming so deeply in her grief and sadness that she refused to think about the people who cares about her. She couldn't let go of the person to whom it doesn't matter if she lives or dies, while effectively killing the people whom she gave birth to and who cares for her. "What nonsense are you talking about? Where is my son?" Susan demanded. There is a tremor in her voice that is showing that she is affected. She is confused and couldn't make sense of what she is looking at. Despite her addiction, she is still a mother who couldn't think ill omen for her son. "Nonsense? This looks nonsense to you? Do you know what nonsense is? Its you who will be searching for your next fix while slowly killing your son from inside out. You started killing his spirit when you st
In the Smith’s basement, Cynthia was looking at the ceiling. Her breathing is shallow and labored. She is drenched in her own blood which dried up at this point. Its been twenty four hours since Bryan hit her on her head, since then, no one came to check on her. She was dumped among the empty boxes like trash. She knows that she will not live long. She lost too much blood for her to survive. She couldn't even feel the throbbing in her head anymore. Its as if her body is slowly shutting down, preparing for her departure to the afterlife. Cynthia kept thinking about Aria. Her mind traveled back to the first time when she met Andrew. It was not love at first sight for Cynthia, because she knows that there is no future for her with someone as rich as Andrew Cunnings. Shd used to believe that he was the most eligible bachelor around the area, and often used to stop by the diner where she used to work as a barista. They started talking, just a word or two in the beginning. Gradually And
'Ms.Cynthia' Aria thought about Cynthia with gratitude and longing. While growing up, Cynthia was the only person who has ever shown Aria kindness without expecting anything in return. Aria's mind traveled to the past when she was fourteen years old. She has been seeing Cynthia since as long as Aria could remember after she was taken in by the Smith’s. But that was the first day Cynthia spoke with her, and hugged her even. 'What happened dear? You look, sad' Cynthia inquired when she saw Aria sitting alone in the diner one day after school. That was when Bryan started abusing her. And he banned her from eating food for two days straight because he felt that she is gaining weight which she doesn't need. She was starved by him and Aria couldn't do anything about it. She went to the diner to buy something, but realized that everything on the menu is way more expensive than her five dollars wallet could afford. Aria felt so sad and hungry, that she found a quiet corner to sit and pi
"Brother, what's are we going to do now? She is dead" Bianca asked Bryan about Cynthia's dead body. While Bryan was thinking of ways to clear Cynthia's body without being detected by anyone, Stacy looked scared just like her daughter. Killing someone in the middle of their foyer was a first time for both of them even though Bryan did these kinds of things quiet often in the past. "We have to bury her body before someone finds out about this" Bryan replied, thinking about where and how to bury Cynthia. Bianca is shaking with discomfort. The thought that her twin killed someone so casually is scaring the hell out of her. There is no doubt that both Stacy and Bianca are vicious. Apart from bullying and trash talking about others, they never resorted to physical violence. Killing is a far cry. But Cynthia's death happened on their watch and they are equally responsible for her death as much as Bryan is. And they would never betray Bryan. So they are sticking with him to hide Cynthia's
On the terrace of one of the posh restaurants with the view of the infinity pool, Aria was seen sitting beside Asher with Diego and Dena opposite them. Despite the tension in their lives regarding their mother's, both Diego and Aria looked relaxed. While Diego was feeling hopeful that Susan is finally going to recover soon. And Aria was hoping that she would receive a call from her mother soon. "Thank you so much Mrs. Morrison and Mr. Morrison. You both are a god sent in my life. One helped with my mother, and the other helped with my business when I couldn't make it to an important meeting. A toast for you both" Diego spoke feeling grateful for Aria and Asher. He raised his wine glass to toast both Asher and Aria. Dena raised her glass as well, followed by the Morrisons. "At this point, I think we should ditch the formalities. You can call us by our names. To our budding friendship" Asher toasted. Aria smiled and clinked her glass. They took a sip to seal the new beginning
'Don’t trust Andrew Cunnings. He is a monster. He will kill you. Beware of your surroundings. Stay safe my daughter' Cynthia kept repeating in hopes that Aria might be able to hear her even though she knows that it's highly unlikely. 'Don't trust Andrew Cunnings. Beware of your surroundings' Aria was startled to hear those words. She was alone and no one is near. Its as if the nature of trying to caution her. And strangely, that voice felt very familiar. So familiar that Aria’s heart started beating loudly. Memories of Cynthia flooded into her mind suddenly. That's when Aria realized whose voice that is. "Ms.Cynthia?" Aria whispered with shock. Cynthia's soul smiled sadly when she heard Aria's whispering. 'I am sorry my daughter' she whispered before she disappeared. Cynthia is no where around. And Aria doesn't know where Cynthia is. But the warning felt like Cynthia was trying to caution her about something. Which is impossible and unbelievable. 'I am losing my mind. How ca
'Impossible' Dena thought as the resemblance between Aria, Diego and Andrew was so stark, that it cannot be ignored if one is noticing keenly. And for some odd reason, Dena already noticed how the three of them look like father and off springs. 'Is my imagination running wild? Its impossible for them to look so alike. Is my mind playing tricks because I am stressed?' she wondered. Andrew smirked. "Little girl, you would hurt me? With that??" Andrew mocked Aria. Diego gritted his teeth with anger. He pushed Aria behind him and glared at Andrew. "I was holding back because my mom still seems to like you. But if you don't leave now, I will hurt you myself if Aria's knife didn't" Diego snapped at Andrew angrily. Andrew was not expecting to see this. The siblings united against him, which is frustrating. 'Do they know that they are half siblings?' he wondered. Looking at how protective they both seems to be of each other, it's a possibility. And it would complicate things for A
In the Morrison villa, Asher was seen peeling off his wet shirt from hus body. "I am so sorry. Its all my fault" Aria apologized to him for the tenth time that evening. Asher chuckled and shook his head with mirth. While they were having dinner, Aria accidentally knocked off her water glass while she went to pick it up for a sip of water. The water splashed all over Asher's shirt, drenching him through the fabric. She swore that she was holding the glass properly but she didn't how it slipped. Her glass was changed, but she apologized to him atleast five times while they were in the restaurant and thrice during their car drive. Two times after they reached home. "You look so sad that I am wet. Why don't you apologize to me in some other way?" he said suggestively. Her cheeks tinted pink when she understood what he meant. "Sure" she replied shyly. He smirked with mirth. But once his shirt was off, he started to feel a slight burning sensation all over his torso. "What h
After Andrew left, Aria felt exhausted emotionally. Her emotions are all over the place. A father she doesn't trust and respect, and a mother who was a shadow while growing up. Everything is exhausting. She is unable to understand where her mother is and why does her father acting so sweetly which is so unlike him. "He definitely has an ulterior motive" Diego muttered angrily. Asher was thinking the same. "What do you think he wants from Aria?" he murmured. Asher heard alot about Andrew. From others and some from Diego. And no one has ever told him that Andrew is sweet or caring. He is selfish, cunning and can go to any lengths for what he wants. So if he came this far to recognize her as his daughter, even though it would make quiet a stir in the society if it was revealed, he still wanted to recognize Aria as his daughter. So that can only mean that he needs something much more than his lost reputation. And Asher is wondering what that might be. "I don't know either. He is
"My daughter had to live in an orphanage because of Susan. If she would have accepted the truth that we are not meant to be, then so many people wouldn't have to suffer. Are you happy? Susan was adamant to stay with me and declare you as my heir. I gave up everything. Still she was not happy. Now I met my daughter after so long, yet you are determined to separate us once again. What have I ever done to you and your mother to deserve such a fate? What has Aria done to deserve everything that she has gone through? Who is the culprit here? You or your mother?" Andrew continued when he noticed Aria's thoughtful expression. Diego was worried that Aria might believe Andrew and misunderstand him. He just got his sister, and he doesn't want to lose her so soon. "Aria, he is lying. Don't believe him" Diego told Aria desperately. His voice begging Aria not to trust Andrew. Andrew was giving Diego a pitiful look. "I am lying? You proved that you are Susan's son. Can't to feel my love for
"Son? You met your sister?" Andrew asked, trying hard not to sneer. Diego glared at Andrew with disdain and distrust. Andrew is the last person whom Diego trusts. To see Andrew coming specifically to visit Aria felt off. Andrew would never do anything without a reason. So Diego's protective instinct to protect Aria was all time high. Aria on the other hand was looking at Andrew with mixed feelings. This is not the first time she met Andrew. But this time, she is meeting him as her father. The thrilled feelings that she thought she might experience is completely absent. She doesn't feel anything while looking at the man. 'How can he cheat Susan with my mom? How many women did he betray? How badly was Susan and my mom got hurt because of him? And how many more women were his victims?' Aria thought sadly. "She is my sister, yes. But stay away from her. I don't know what your game is, but you can leave now. No one here is going to believe your lies here" Diego snapped. "Son? You
The next morning, Diego, Dena, Asher and Aria were seen waiting for the DNA test report eagerly. They just wanted to confirm if Andrew is indeed Aria's father or not. They sent the samples the night before, and they were promised to get the results by next morning. As both Diego and Asher were prominent figures in Neopolis, the doctors were not slacking off in their duties. "Why are you so anxious? I am sure the test result will show that these two are siblings. Their resemblance would be scary if thats not the case" Dena joked, making everyone laugh. "True, I started to notice the resemblance after you mentioned. They indeed share some similar features" Asher agreed with Dena. Aria and Diego chuckled at their analysis. Despite the anxiety, they both are thrilled to see the results. And they didn't had to wait for long. The test results came in an email. "There are here" Asher announced as he opened his email to check. Everyone surrounded him to see the test results. When they
"How do you feel about your brother?" Diego asked Aria softly. His voice filled with hope. Aria doesn't have any reservations about Diego. He is a good son, a good husband, and definitely a good human. But what if he is not her brother? She is afraid to be too hopeful. She couldn't meet her mother again when she was too eager to meet her. Now, she is scared to hope. "Its not like I don't like you Diego. But they are just guessing that you might be my brother. Nothing is proved yet. It might be or might not gmbe true. Let's see what happened after the DNA test results are out. I will definitely be happy to have you as my brother" she replied. Diego grinned. "Dena always seems to think that our features resemble alot. She is so smart. She saw what we couldn't see" Diego said positively. Aria and Asher smiled. On the other hand, Bryan and Stacy looked troubled. Bianca kept mumbling about Aria and her mother, even in her drunken state. "Bryan, i thought she will be deviated if
"Of course I will. You tell me about the Cunnings" Sandro insisted. Bianca gave him a drunken smile with all teeth. It made him feel repulsed. She leaned down to kiss him, but he dodged it like a bullet. Asher and John looked amused by the scene. "Babe, you are drunk. Why don't you sit properly. We don't want you to puke and ruin your beautiful dress, do we?" Sandro told him and pushed her back and away from him. She slumped back in her seat with a pout that looked more or like a pigs snout. "You are right" she mumbled a second later. Sandro sighed with relief. "Now, what were you saying about the Cunnings?" Sandro inquired again. But Bianca is done talking and she is giving him the silent treatment. Sandro looked at Asher helplessly. "I can't kiss her" Sandro whispered, feeling repulsed just by the image of it. Asher was quite. He decided to step in. "Ms. Smith, what is the relation between Aria and the Cunnings?" he demanded. But only silence greete
In City's Rehabilitation center, Dr Sinclair was surprised when he saw Aria barged inside his cabin. She looked anxious with urgency making her eyes look wild. She was followed by Diego Cunnings, who's mother was admitted in the rehab with them. "Mrs. Morrison, Mr. Cunnings" Sinclair greeted them politely. "Do you have her photo?" Aria demanded, coming directly to the point. Sinclair looked puzzled for a second. "My mother, Do you have her picture?" she explained impatiently. Sinclair frowned. Aria's sudden request was unexpected. But he could understand how she must be feeling. So he decided to help her. He didn't remember having solo pictures of Cynthia, but he have some group pictures with other staff members in the hospital. "Yes, give me a moment" he requested and tapped some keys on his laptop to open the folder where he stores all the photos. It took him a while, but he could finally find the pictures where Cynthia was seen standing alongside her colleagues. Aria wa
When Andrew learned about how hus men failed to kill Aria yet again, he was furious. On top of that, now he might have to face enquiries from Cops if the driver reveals anything about his plan. "Where is he now?" Andrew inquired about the driver's whereabouts. "Mr. Cunnings, he was severely injured and is currently admitted in a hospital" one of Andrew's other men shared. Andrew hired the truck using a fake identity. His only concern is the driver who was driving the truck. If the driver opens his mouth and reveals anything, then Andrew will be doomed. "Is it? Let go and visit him once" Andrew suggested. His men escorted him to the hospital in the dead of the night when the chances of being seen by anyone would be less. "Stay outside and keep a watch. I will go inside alone" Andrew said once they reached outside the hospital. His men agreed. Andrew walked in alone and when he entered the driver's room, he pulled out a white packet from inside his pocket. He covered his own
In the Smith residence, Stacy and Bianca looked scared. "Mom, what would happen if they find out that we killed Cynthia?" Bianca asked in a shaky voice. Stacy looked as uncomfortable as Bianca, but she tried to put a strong front. "Bianca, didn't your brother tell you to pretend as if nothing happened? Forget about everything. As long as we let ourselves believe that nothing happened, we will not be scared any more" Stacy advised. Bianca gulped audibly. Its not easy to forget about a murder. Stacy saw through Bianca's turmoil. So she decided to distract Bianca for a while. "Dear, you have been working too hard recently. Why don't you go out with your friends. Go shopping, have a drink and relax" Stacy advised. Bianca is ready to flee from her home. The longer she was staying there, the more she is anxious. She is scared that the cops would find out about the murder and arrest her. She doesn't want to go to jail. "Alright, sounds good" Bianca agreed immediately. She made a