Narrator’s POV— ( Past Life)
“I guess you two should make yourself comfortable on the porch while I and my wife prepare your room?” Edward made Johny and Edith sit on the couple chairs on the porch and said.
When they returned it was already past four and it took them hardly ten minutes to check the small wooden cottage.
“Or you may go and take a walk along the stream. It is beautiful!” Clara said wrapping her hands around Edward’s arm making Edith look at the two of them with a dreamy smile.
“I think that will be good. I would actually love to take a small walk! Johny? What do you say?” Edith asked her husband and they stood up from the chairs.
“Ok. Take your time and enjoy the nature. Once you two are back I will make some tea or coffee whatever you would want.” Clara chirped! She felt good to be the host to their first guests! She was the lady of
Johny’s POV— ( Past Life)The Mark I have known has changed. Even when he first started working with us, he was very reserved and hardly spoke. I was the only person with whom he would talk and even with me he hardly spoke a few sentences, leave alone laugh or even smile! The boss always tells me still now that Mark is best in the kidnapping job because neither does he get attached to the victims nor does he hurt them! He always maintains a straight and cold, detached demeanour! He has even kidnapped women before but never ever did he slip!Even in personal life he was always a loner and an aloof person! Whenever I asked about having anyone special, Mark used to reply very briefly, ‘I only care for one woman and that is my mother! There is neither time nor place for another!’That Mark was so deeply in love with a woman whom he is supposed to handover to the boss! I didn’t know what
Edward’s POV— ( Past Life)My little wife was so cute and beautiful that it hurts even imagining what Johny said! Yes, giving her away will be the worst and cruellest thing in my entire life, but I have not been given an option. The night has been so romantic and a complete bliss! I and Clara slept cuddled together on the hammock wrapped in a soft blanket while the bonfire kept us warm.We couldn’t make love a lot because of her condition, but we kissed and made out touching each other in every way permissible! Yes, I had no doubts that I loved her and there never was a doubt about her love! She had fallen asleep resting her head on my chest and I have fallen asleep thinking, how peaceful it was sleeping with her in my arms but another day was gone!Day 2--I stirred and fluttered my eyes open and immediately frowned feeling the weight and softness gone from my chest and as I looked at myself I realised I was lying alone!
Clara’s POV— ( Past Life)My time with my parents in my house was happy but not fun! I mean I was always the little girl to my parents who pampered me a lot and bought me anything and everything my heart desired but I didn’t have friends!Because my family is one of the richest, I hardly made any friend at all! My pastime was reading books, playing piano, going out for shopping and eating all the special dishes my mother cooked for me and my father! Yes, we did have a lot of parties and gatherings but those were never much fun because all were mostly my father’s business associates. Though a few girls of my age or around were invited and we talked and mingled but they were never my friends because all they loved doing was showing off their expensive dresses and jewelleries which was of no shortage in my case, but I never liked flaunting!I never went to family picnics, or never went fishing! Everything was luxurious and expe
Narrator’s POV— ( Past Life)“Thanks Jackie! I was sort of counting on you! But err…is it possible to get the first month salary in advance? Deduct 10% if you want, but I really need the advance.” Edward said to the old man Jackie.“No problem Edward! Don’t have to be so formal. You are like my son! Wait a moment.” Jackie shook his head and opened the drawer of his table and took out some cash. He counted them and handed over a stack to Edward. “Here! Start work from tomorrow, will you?”“Sure Jackie! I will fix the car tomorrow. Don’t worry; I will finish it in two days!” Edward said and walked over to an old motorbike. “So, I am taking this baby.” He said while riding the bike and Jackie shouted, “Yeah…you paid for that junk!! Hahaha!!” he laughed and Edward left riding the bike chuckling.He was in a good mood! Finally some sort of a plan has s
Clara’s POV— ( Past Life)I couldn’t have been happier than I am now!! Life feels so complete with Edward in it and our little home in the midst of the beautiful woods is an addition to our pleasant time together!Edward has been working in the garage since last five days and I have been taking care of our little cosy home. He also got money in advance and wanted to buy me dresses and jewellery as promised but I wanted something else! I told him to make another room for guests and buy a small sofa so that we could make our guests comfortable!I know there is no point in all this since I would be gone in another two days but it made me happy thinking that even after I am gone, the memories of our short life together will remain! Last two days he has been working too hard and finally has finished adding another small wooden cabin to our home at the back and also he made a back exit door. When I asked why, he said, it was for emergency!I a
Clara’s POV— ( Past Life)I kept my fingers interlinked with Edward to give him support! I could feel his pain! His mother was dying and he did everything possible for her, but still he won’t be able to save her!“Honey! Please, smile. I know it is very difficult for you! But give your mother a happy face!” I couldn’t remain annoyed at this time and asked him to do the most difficult task and that was to smile knowing that the mother who has given birth to him, would die any day now. Slowly we approached a door and Edward entered first.I stood at the door looking at the woman lying on the hospital bed. She must be around forty five or forty six but despite her age and her sickness, she looked beautiful and had the same kind eyes like Edward’s!“Edward! Son!” The moment Edward entered she extended her hands and smiled, though tears started pouring out of her beautiful green eyes. Those were the tears o
Narrator’s POV— ( Past Life)The car stopped in front of a hotel and Edward carried sleeping Clara in his arms into a small room booked for them. While carrying her inside Edward looked at the fragile woman in his arms, who was his wife and felt a sharp pain in his chest. This was the woman he has taken a vow to protect and cherish yet he was the cause of her current state.It was almost eleven in the morning and Edward gently closed the door with his leg, after entering the room and carried Clara to the bed. He laid her gently on the bed. Clara’s face has turned so pale just in two days. Her eyes had dark circles around them and her face was marked with dry tears. Her hair was messy and a few strands were scattered all over her beautiful face. Edward despite trying hard couldn’t help but gently place his hand on her face and pushed back the hairs from her face. But on touching her skin, he frowned deeply! She was having temperature though it wa
Edward’s POV— ( Past Life)The look was killing me! She doesn’t even know that I am doing all this for saving her and giving her the life she deserves! She hates me now! She thinks that I am a person with no feelings and just for money I have played her. She thinks that everything we shared was an act. She believes that I never loved her!‘Oh Clara! It is not true! I fell in love with you the moment I looked into your deep ocean like eyes! I had drowned into your depth that very moment and despite trying hard, I couldn’t resurface! You just need to hold on a little longer baby!’ – I thought as I kept staring into her eyes. I promised through my eyes that I will never leave her unprotected! I love her and I will save her!But what was the strange promise in her eyes?I sat with her at the back while Jackson drove the car and Johny sat on the passenger seat. The whole way Clara just kept staring at me and didn&rsquo
Six months have passed and finally it was a similar night when all the family members were having a fun weekend together. Sebastian and Edith have also joined them! They were engaged now! Adrian clinked his champagne flute with a spoon drawing everyone’s attention as they sat in front of the Cottage in the woods enjoying a nice picnic. “Okay everyone, attention please! Though it has become quite normal for us to have fun on many weekends like this, yet today’s dinner is special because I have a special announcement to make! Emily’s jaws dropped hearing Adrian and she was a blushing mess! Edith who has become close friend to Emily noticed her blushing face and whispered, “Why are you so red?? What’s going on?” “I…” “So, I would like to share a good news with you all and that is……” Adrian looked teasingly at Emily and his heart skipped a few beats seeing her blushing face! “I am ….going to be…a father again!! Emily my beautiful wi
Narrator’s POV—“Daddy! I have never been on an aeroplane! It was so big! We all were flying and then Zooooommm!! And I was feeling tikles………”“Oh yeah?”“Yes! In my stomach! Here……when the plane was moving up”Emily smiled looking at Adrian who walked in front holding Arian in his arms towards the exit. She was behind them. Coming back to Odessa after more than three years now was a very big decision for her! She has many good memories of Odessa. It is the place where she has found Adrian, her lover from her past life! Also it is the place where she has conceived Arian!But at the same time most of the worst memories were also those which she has faced here! The way Adrian treated her when she first arrived in Odessa and then the way he pretended to remember their shared past and love her for months only to throw her out after humiliating her! Even tho
Narrator’s POV—They all saw the only very old picture of Philip which was not quite recognizable though all three of them recognised him clearly! Not only that, his cruel and dirty face stirred a lot of nostalgia and sadness!“For us it is easy but I don’t think it will be that easy for someone who has just seen his picture! That too this kind of black and white old picture!” Adrian said.“It is true. And I don’t think that we should think too much about it now. Anyways, he can be anywhere and anyone! I mean you two are born with the same features but look at me! You guys never would have known about me if I didn’t tell you! God knows how Philip looks! And if by chance Mrs Murdock has really seen him, then it is clear that whenever we come across a person even vaguely similar to him, we should be cautious! That’s all we can do!” Sebastian said.“Yeah….but still seeing
Narrator’s POV—It was nine in the morning when finally Emily woke up yawning and stretching! And as soon as she sat up she moaned sniffing the delicious smell of coffee closing her eyes! Like magic, Adrian walked in through the door with two mugs of steaming coffee in hand. He was wearing a navy blue sweat pants and a white t-shirt. His hair was wet and Emily just kept staring at him! To her it seemed like Adrian was more handsome each time she saw him!“Good morning baby! Did you sleep alright? Or….are you still exhausted from last night???” he winked at Emily before setting the cups on the night stand.“Good morning honey!” Emily blushed pulling the sheet to her neck to cover her naked self better.Adrian chuckled and closed the door before settling down on the bed beside her. “You know you may now relax and leave the bed sheet to hold the coffee mug.”Emily tucked the sheet un
Narrator’s POV— It was midnight when the friends finally decided to sleep. After being requested, Sebastian slept in the guest room in Adrian’s villa instead of going back. Adrian walked Emily upstairs to another room, where Emily could sleep with Arian. Arian was already asleep. “So, I guess, it is a good night then?” Adrian spoke through short breathes as heat between them was very obvious and it made him uncomfortable! He needed Emily in his arms to sleep peacefully! “I guess so. Good night Adrian!” Emily said in a soft whisper, pulling a strand of hair behind her ear. She was blushing thinking of the love making that they did in the afternoon! The close proximity of their bodies as they stood facing each other at the door and the mind numbing smell of Adrian’s body was not doing anything good to her! She could feel her wetness already between her legs and it meant another sleepless night! “Okay!” Adrian whispered and pulled her in his embrace, “I
Narrator’s POV—“Emily? You wanted my opinion on what you should do, right?” Sebastian asked looking at the confused Emily who nodded slightly. “Great! Then I need to have a talk with Adrian!” he said and then turning to look at Adrian, he added with a smirk, “Alone!”Sebastian stood up and walked in to the guest room and Adrian followed him quietly. He wanted his life back with his wife and son and if that means he has to tolerate Sebastian, he would! As soon as Adrian entered, Sebastian closed the door and stood in front of Adrian with his arms crossed!“Are you telling the truth, Edward?? Do you really remember your past life?”Adrian though was utterly confused by the Sebastian asked, as if he too knew his past life, yet he nodded and hissed through his gritted teeth, “Yes! I remember F*cking everything!”Sebastian’s face was calm and his eyes were coldl
Narrator’s POV—Adrian couldn’t help the grin on his face to appear, after Emily left the room. He then got dressed too and walked out of the bedroom to join Emily and Arian. Arian’s nanny was there so it means something was urgent!But as soon as he climbed down the stairs, he found no one around! The villa was empty and except for the warmth of his wife’s and son’s presence and the smell of the lunch, there was nothing left!“Arian? Mily?” Adrian looked around for them but they weren’t in the hall or the room where Emily slept last night! Then suddenly he noticed a note on the table.‘Seb has arrived early. I am going back to my apartment. Lunch is made for you and I will be back in the evening and make coffee for you! If you need before I return, fetch it from the café or make it yourself.Emily’Adrian’s face became dark at the mention of another
Narrator’s POV—“You and I will talk about this later! But right now, where will I get clothes to wear?” Emily was angry that despite there being clothes of her size in the house, she was directed to a closet with Adrian’s clothes and hence she had to wear an overlarge t-shirt and just her used panties! Also, she was hurt thinking if Adrian was really in love with her now, remembered his past and came for her, then why would he have women’s clothes in his house?“Alright. Come here.” Adrian pulled her to the other end of the room where there was another door. He slid it open and behind that was another walk-in closet. “Here. This is my side of the closet and there, that side is yours.”Emily was stunned seeing so many clothes starting from dresses, skirts, shirts, various tops, gowns, night wears, lingerie, shoes, purses and even jewellery! All were brand new and unused. Emily wanted to co
Narrator’s POV— Emily noticed how Adrian limped to the stairs. His clothes looked messy and dusty. She was worried but Adrian didn’t reply to her when she wanted to know what happened! Sebastian called earlier and he was supposed to reach in the afternoon and hence Emily decided to finish cooking lunch and then would go to her apartment to change and also receive Sebastian. She was almost done cooking because Adrian left angrily and returned one and a half hour. Should she go after him and check on him? She stood biting her lips unable to decide. ‘No! If he doesn’t want to tell me, why should I be so bothered? I shouldn’t get too attached.’ – Emily thought and decided to turn off the oven and leave. It was already 12 in the noon and Sebastian should be reaching anytime soon! Emily returned to the kitchen where the curry was on simmer and turned off the oven. “Ian? Can you go and ask Daddy if he needs coffee or something else to