Viaan's POV:-I saw my mother's eyes going wide and even Kiara gave me a squint eye, hiding her expression from my mother. 'Okay, why do I feel I'm going to get an earful from her soon?' I blinked, licking my lips and then I heard my mother's voice, drawing my attention."What?" she questioned loudly. "Are you even hearing yourself, Viaan? Why would she leave the city?" She scolded me while asking.As I already knew about her conversation with Kiara, I can assume where this anguish originated. She has complete faith in Kiara and she knows my girl would not lie to her.Smiling internally at their bond, I cleared my throat to answer her question."Because she didn't want to pay back the money she took from you. And the proof is she was vacating her place, without telling anyone. And guess what, I just caught her in time as when I reached there she was just about –""Who said she didn't tell anyone a thing? I knew about her moving out of that rented place." My mother interrupted strongl
"Have you two lost it completely? And Viaan, I didn't expect such immaturity from my own child." She shouted at both of us, glaring at us with those big red eyes and the way her nostrils flared in anger while she sounded so mad I had to gulp on my own spit."You are pressuring her like this to return the money I myself chose to give her and you, Kiara. I told you that you don't have to worry about repayment. Do it when your financial situation is getting better." She yelled at us, scolding us.Kiara was about to answer her, but I knew I had to end this discussion right here, otherwise it would stretch against my plan."Maa, as I said, you did enough humanity by giving her the money. Now you have my swear you won't interrupt me. And just for your peace, I'm not troubling her the way I can. So, please don't interfere in my way now. Miss Jones is living here from now on until she doesn't pay back the entire sum." I said loudly and walked to my room, without giving her time to react.****
Hunter's Apartment:-It was ten in the night when Hunter got the call from 'N'.He was having a late dinner while watching the current statistics of Mr. Smith's company on his tablet when his phone started vibrating on the table.Glancing with a bored look, he found his forehead releasing the stress lines, reading the name.Switching off the tablet and keeping the pasta bowl aside, he received the call."Hey, how are you?" He asked in a lighter tone."In a terrible shape!" The tired reply came, making Hunter frown. "Why what happened?" He asked, suspiciously."Mr. Brown ordered me back in two days." The person whined, complaining about Charles. "What?" The suspicious tone turned into a shocked one and he asked doubtfully. "Why and when did he contact you?" "Today only, Hunter. And the reason he gave me can't be any more unreasonable. He said I should get back in two days because he has things planned for me that are apparently more important than my final projects. And he can't pos
The breakfast table of the Adams' was now filled with mixed vibes of agitation and nervousness as Leena almost yelled at her son. She glared at the man exhaling fire as she breathed with flared nostrils.Viaan and Kiara flinched visibly as she slammed her hands on the table. It shocked them to see such a thing coming from a humble woman like her. "Maa, calm down. Why are you so agitated? And what did I do that showed you I don't value your words or actions?" Despite knowing the reason, Viaan said after a moment of silence. He must put up the act at all costs."You know the reason, Viaan. Had you valued my words, you would not have snatched this poor girl's freedom and invaded her privacy by bringing her against her will." Leena pointed at Kiara as she complained in a lofty tone. "You dragged her here just to keep an eye on her and pressure her to pay back the money, despite knowing how I gave her willfully even when she didn't ask me." Gritting her teeth at the man, Leena breathed he
"I tried several ways, but madam was not ready to dodge. And you yourself know, Maa, that if I invest somewhere, it's with the company's fund."Viaan's words were followed by pin-drop silence in the dining area. Both the ladies were looking curiously at him, waiting for him to complete his point. For Leena, obviously, it was an unknown thing, but what made the entire thing humorous was Kiara was equally clueless. The girl had no idea what this all–the deal and contract thing using the orphanage's name — came on the scene and when Viaan came up with a sub-plan in their already perfect plan. Not even once the man had hinted to her about it earlier.So, she too was impatient to know the rest."So?" Leena wiggled her head."So what? As she was not ready to let me or my workers claim possession over there and also threatened me that she will go to court and seek help from the law to protect the only home of those children. And adding more to my annoyance, the owner Mr. Lewis is out of the
“Viaan, wait… have your breakfast at least.” Leena hurriedly got up to stop him but by then he was out of the hall, leaving her in regret.Kiara too stood up, feeling bad for whatever just happened there. The guilt of somewhere being the sole reason for this conflict was so heavy that she felt her throat constricted. And then the girl couldn’t console the worried mother even when she heartily wanted to. Lost in her thoughts and guilt, she heard the elder woman mumbling something.“He’d not eat the entire day now,” Leena murmured under her breath, getting worried for her son.It’s Viaan’s old habit whenever he is pissed off at something or she scolds him for any reason, he would take it out on his food and starve the entire day. Recalling all such past incidents, the mother was distraught for her son and thus she fetched her phone, which was on the table, and called Leo, knowing he must be waiting outside as always.“Hello, Leo.” She breathed the moment Leo received the call.“Good mor
“You seriously thought I was going to keep my word on your request when I didn’t even value your entire existence?” Charles sniggered, venomously, hurting his wife more. Jenny could feel her heart constricting for the nth time as it had been the routine now.Charles pulled in a dangerous expression swiftly, leaning closer to her, and said in a grave tone. "And don't you forget you have nowhere to go had I not helped you. So you come in my favor was just your repayment to my favors." "I didn't forget anything, Charles. But you certainly forget that the boy you are trying to ruin is your own son." Jenny mustered up some courage and countered boldly."Acting courageous, hnn?" Smirked Charles, as his gaze darkened evilly. "I think you need to –" His words were cut off by Victor's sudden call, as the assistant entered the scene again with a horrified face. "Sir, we need to reach the agency quickly. There's an emergency." "What happened?" Charles straightened himself, knitting his eyebr
Hunter's cabin:-As soon as the TV was on, the cabin echoed the breaking news. There were several reporters reporting live from the spot and their cacophony was booming through the speakers.*News flash—Models arrested at The Glams shoot location.**Illegal activities spotted at Luxury brand The Glams' new shooting location.* *The cops found questionable substances at the shooting location of Charles Brown's new fashion project.**Charles Brown models arrested in illegal activities.**Police raided the new shooting location of Charles Brown, arresting two models on the spot.*"Sir, what has happened?" Alex chewed his lips, looking at the screen.Hunter leaned on the back of the chair, looking at the news with an unfazed expression while Alex was going anxiously."How come they raided MD sir's shooting location?" He heard his assistant speak without looking at him. Meanwhile, there were certain emotions flashing through Hunter's eyes as he didn't answer Alex's question and kept lookin
Writer’s POV:-Mr. Moore wiped the sweat off his forehead while waiting for the call to be received.“Hello!” The reply came as soon as the call was received.“I have done my work. Now give me my thing back!” He said over the call.“I am impressed with your quickness, Mr. Moore.” a masculine heavy voice was heard from the other side. “I thought you would still take a few more days. But no. You proved why this is priceless to you. Excellent, old man.” With a dark chuckle, the man added. The words were more like a mocking of Mr. Moore’s efforts, and that made the elderly man clench his fingers.Mr. Moore’s entire body shook with rage. At that moment, he wanted nothing but to thrash everything around. To get the man in a chokehold and punch him straight across the face for making him dance on his fingers. However, the helplessness of the situation had him holding from behind. He can’t act repulsive. Not at this stage when he is so close to the one thing that he has been finding for sever
Viaan’s POV:-I helped Maa get down from the car, supporting her gently as she stepped onto the gravel path. As soon as her eyes fell on the scene in front of us, she froze. Her fingers tightened around my palm, clutching mine with a grip that spoke volumes.“Viaan, this…” She began, her voice trailing off as disbelief washed over her.Not believing what she saw, she was struggling to find the right set of words. Her lips wobbled putting an impromptu pause. She looked back at me, her gaze searching for confirmation, her body trembling slightly.That was my cue to confirm her doubts.With pride and emotions lacing my own voice, I squeezed her shoulders and nodded. “Paradis d’Amour, Maa. Our dream.” I announced, taking my mother in a half hug from sideways, holding onto her as tightly as I could.She averted her gaze back to the property. With a dip in her brows, she looked at me once again, “Huh?”I knew, I knew she was getting the meaning of my words but the yearning self of hers want
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
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
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:-“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
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
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:-“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