The next day, Yohan awoke from a long slumber, finding himself on the couch in his bedroom. His hands were wrapped in bandages, and there was a faint scent of blood in the air. He rubbed his temples, feeling the effects of a hangover. He checked the time on his mobile phone and was surprised to see it was already eleven o'clock.
Yohan emerged from his bedroom and spotted Sara busy with her laptop. Their eyes met, and she hesitated before closing the laptop and getting up. Yohan approached her slowly, and then he glanced at the bandage on her forehead. It had a cartoon character printed on it. Yohan realized that Noah must have put it there in the morning for Sara.
"I'll get you some lemonade," Sara said in a hushed tone.
Yohan simply nodded and watched her as she walked into the kitchen, still feeling a bit dazed. He returned to his bedroom, standing by the curtain with his hands in his pockets.
Sara slowly opened the door and entered, holding a glass of
Sara turned around, gently pushing him away as she saw his struggle to control himself. "Have you finished your work?" she asked."No," he admitted, "I'm just craving you."Sara hesitated, her gaze worried. "Yohan, Jimmy will be done with his classes. I need to go pick him up."Yohan sighed, "You don't have to. Just get ready for dinner. He'll be here soon.""Did you send Jack to pick him up?" Sara asked.Yohan moved a strand of her hair from her shoulder and tried to bury his face in her neck. Sara pushed him away gently. "Yohan, don’t start."He held her in his arms and looked deeply into her eyes. "You're beautiful."Sara blushed and lowered her head, placing her palms on his chest. "Why don't you wear one of the dresses from the collection I bought for you? Many of them are still untouched."Despite all the hardships they had faced, Yohan had never thrown away her things.Sara hesitated, "It's been a long time
"Wow!" Yohan and Noah exclaimed in unison, both of them entranced by Sara's beauty. Noah let go of Yohan's hand and rushed over to Sara, his face reflecting sheer amazement."Mom, you're stunning today! That dress is incredible. Why don't you wear such dresses for my birthday party anymore?" Noah asked, his eyes wide with surprise.Sara hesitated and glanced at Yohan, who stood there with his hands in his pockets, gazing at her intently.Sara placed her hand on Noah's cheek and smiled warmly. "You look handsome, too.""Am I? But look at Uncle. He's stealing the show," Noah remarked.Sara bit her lip, fully appreciating Yohan's exceptional handsomeness as she had countless times before. She couldn't help but think about how incredibly alluring he would look while proposing to her."Let's get going," she suggested while blushing.The three of them climbed into the car, with Sara in the back seat, Yohan driving, and Noah seated beside Yo
Yohan, in a sombre mood, returned to the master bedroom. He hung his blazer on a stand and made his way to the bar counter, seeking solace in the bottle of whisky. To his side, he placed the ring box, a symbol of the emotions that swirled within him.Meanwhile, Sara couldn't shake off the lingering thoughts about the ring and the unspoken question. Clad in the same dress, she entered the master bedroom, her eyes locked on Yohan. She gently closed the door behind her, and as their eyes met, Yohan put down his glass of whisky and walked toward her, his gaze intense.Yohan's hands cradled her lovely face, and their lips met in a passionate and heated kiss.At midnight…As the snow gently fell outside, the world beyond the glass wall was cloaked in a serene blanket of white. Sara stood near the floor-to-ceiling windows, gazing at the soft, moonlit landscape, her silhouette a beautiful contrast against the snowy backdrop. The room was bathed in a warm,
Noah roused from his slumber, he swiftly prepared himself for his morning exercise routine before heading to his mother's room. With a gentle kiss on her cheeks, he made his way out of her room. To his pleasant surprise, he found Yohan waiting for him, as they had routinely begun their exercise sessions together.Sara woke up. She went about her morning routine, including preparing breakfast for both of them. As Noah and Yohan completed their exercises and freshened up, they gathered around the dining table for a hearty breakfast.After finishing their meal, Yohan dropped Noah off at school and proceeded to the office, leaving Sara alone in the October Villa. With some time to herself, Sara seized the opportunity to tidy up Yohan's room, determined to rid it of any remnants of his struggles. She carefully disposed of all the syringes and discarded drugs. Sara had a strong desire to rid the villa of all the alcohol bottles, but the sheer size of the bars and the numerou
Yohan was sitting in the cold water-filled bathtub, his knees pulled up to his stomach, and his hands covering his ears. He appeared to be in a state of immense agony, and the sight of him in such distress filled Sara with fear and sorrow. She knew something was terribly wrong. Her voice quivered as she called out to him in panic, "Yohan... Yohan..." Yohan remained unresponsive, his body trembling, and his ears covered with his hands as he curled into a ball. Sara couldn't wait any longer. She stepped into the bathtub, joining him in the cold water, and grasped his face with her trembling hands. She pleaded with him, "Yohan... what's wrong? Look at me, please. Tell me what's happening." Yohan's eyes slowly met Sara's, revealing his torment, yet he remained unable to articulate the depth of his suffering. He wasn't himself; it appeared he was in agony due to the lack of drugs. Despite her persistent efforts, Yohan remained in the water, writhing and st
In the study room…Bruno and Natalie settled on the couch, while Yohan stood by the glass wall, his cigarette in hand. Sara positioned herself behind Bruno and Natalie. Noah was engrossed in playing video games in the living room.Bruno inquired, "What's going on? Why have you gathered us like this?""I've reached a decision, and I need both of your consent before I proceed," Yohan explained, taking a drag from his cigarette.Bruno retorted, "Since when do you seek permission for your decisions?"Yohan responded, "It's about Sara."The room held the secret that Sara was Bruno and Natalie's daughter, and out of respect for their rights, Yohan wanted to involve them in any decisions related to Sara.Yohan continued, "I want to marry her."Sara's head hung low, and Bruno and Natalie exchanged astonished glances."Jimmy will have a tough time accepting this relationship. That's why I want this marriage to be a secret
Noah went to Yohan's study room and knocked on the door. Yohan's deep voice responded, "Come in." Noah entered the room, seeing Yohan seated behind his desk."Mom said you wanted to talk to me," Noah said, taking a seat in front of Yohan.Yohan, in a caring tone, began the conversation, "I heard you don't have any friends in your school. Are you enjoying school, or would you like me to do something?"Noah's expression became a bit downcast. He replied, "I don't need friends, Uncle."Yohan continued, "Everyone needs a trustworthy friend in their life. I had your father. I have Ryan. Your mother has Gracie. You have Jemma."Noah interjected, "But she's no longer at my school."Yohan proposed, "What if you go to her school?"Noah's eyes lit up, "Really?"Yohan responded, "If you want to go abroad and study at Jemma's school, I can arrange it."Noah hesitated, "But... I don't want to leave you and Mom either. Mom will be sad
Yohan took a deep sip of wine and remained silent for a while.Ryan added, "It's a tough situation, I know. But kids are resilient. He might understand when he's a bit older."Yohan sighed, "I hope so. It's just... I want to do what's best for him."In Jemma's room…Noah and Jemma were busy packing her bags for her upcoming departure.As Jemma carefully folded her clothes, she hesitated when it came to her undergarments. She glanced at Noah, who was helping her, and felt a bit self-conscious.Noah, being just ten years old, didn't fully grasp the reason for Jemma's hesitation. He tried to understand, his brow furrowing slightly. "Is there something wrong with your underwear?" he asked innocently.“No… No, it’s not that…” Jemma tried to explain.Noah's eyes held an innocent curiosity as he tilted his head. “I can see. Don’t try to hide it behind your back. Why don’t you pu