Chapter 35: Whispers in the NightAnnie found herself within a room with no windows nor does she hear any sound except those repetitive words the nun whispers into her ear. The tone of her voice insistent in the need for her to listen.“Do you see him?” she asked softly.“Who,” she can feel the fear vibrating in her throat.“The man dressed in gray prison clothes has been looking at the darken skies. The prison walls were high but he was curious whether it was just him that noticed the circling crows that decent down onto the walls. The birds with the beady eyes looked almost focused on him. He rubs his eyes a few times. It felt like his heart might break.”“What has him this sad?” Annie asked. She found her hands carefully rubbing over her stomach. It feels like the little one was in-tuned with her emotions.“Annie…” he whispered her name. He rubs over his face while shaking his head. The single sentence follows him like a shadow.“The baby is ours.” The words echo in his mind as he
Chapter 1: EchoAaron felt the shudders wrecking throughout his body. His frame coil in tension as the strength of fear left him breathless. As always, his mind was a blank canvas that he needed to color with knowledge that was always just fragmented pieces until his mind start drawing.His gut twisted as he felt the car start rolling. He tried looking but he only ever hears the screaming. Whoever was in the car with him he never knows. Breaking free of the nightly dream, he stumbles fall from his bed. His body was drenched in sweat.“Bloody hell…” he whispers as he grabs hold of the bottle of water. His whole body still wrecks with shudders.“Take a shower,” the voice comes from the corner of the bedroom.“Dammit grandpa,”“I take it that was a bad one,” the old man struggles to get onto his feet.“What are you doing here grandpa?”“I am hiding,” he said frankly.“Why,” Aaron gulps more water. It feels like his body was burning from within.“This is the only bedroom in this mansion w
Chapter 2: An Emotional CollisionAaron sits looking at his parents. Since the moment he has entered he felt an unseen tension building in the air. His hand still when his mother speak. The drumming in his ears at first made that he didn’t hear what she said.“Are you listening to me son?” she asked openly annoyed.“Excuse me?”“I invited a few potential girls over for you to choose.” His mother said now looking pleased with herself.“What for Mom?” he was openly puzzled.“You need a date. The fund-raising is very important to me.”“I am not going to attend Mom. I already told you.”“Aaron, you agreed to be one of the eligible bachelors for the night.” The rise in panic in her voice makes the anger boil within him.“Who the hell arranged this on my behalf mother?” his temper was building.“Grace said you agreed.”“I had enough of that woman and her meddling.” Aaron reached for his phone. He punched in a number now listening as the phone start to ring. As he sits there the knowledge s
Chapter 3: Forgotten“I want coffee,” Aaron yelled towards Barnard. He was furiously removing his jacket throwing it onto the nearest chair. “Don’t bring me that lousy coffee you usually make.” He now stood in front of his window.“Aaron, check your attitude,” Grace said firmly as she closed the office door.“Miss, come with me.”Annie keeps looking at the door with a puzzled expression. She slowly followed the man who gently touches her hand. They walked towards the back of the breakroom. She noticed several curious eyes watching her. The questions were silently whirling amongst them. One thing was certain once she managed to get out of this building, she was going to kill Benji. The strong wording forming in her mind has no outlet since she can’t even yell at the fool. She had thrown him with her cell phone.“What are you brewing?” she asked curiously. She didn’t even realize she has been looking at what Barnard was doing. Acting on impulse she grabbed a funky mug then placed it on
Chapter 4: Heart’s realizationAaron keeps his hand firmly on her bended elbow. He feels annoyance towards himself but seriously intrigued with the woman beside him. One thing was certain in his mind, he wasn’t going to let her out of his sight.“Barnard bring my own vehicle. I am driving.” He orders his driver.Annie fights for control as her mantra vibrates throughout her mind. She had three rules for three years. Now here and now she found herself at a cross-road. It had taken much effort but she managed to follow one of her dreams. She went for what she wanted, brave enough not to care if she risks losing all. Beside she already loss severely.“What are you thinking Annie?”Aaron still holding her looking into her very expressive face. “Don’t deny as I can see the invisible words being written in your mind.”“You are very intrusive in your behavior.” She tried removing her arm. He then simply adjusts his hold on her. The shock of his next move jolted her body into further awarenes
Chapter 5: Erotic Dreams and Scars“Aaron…” the soft voice called his name.“Hmm,” he whispers biting back a moan before shudders ripped through his body. His body moves into the curves of her body. “I love you,” he whispers without opening his eyes.“Aaron, we need to go,” her soft lips kiss the edge of his ear.“A few more minutes honey,” he wraps his arms tightly around her body. He can hear her heart beat galloping knowing she was suppressing laughter. “Kiss me,” he asked.“Aaron…” he feels her hand now pushing him flat onto his back. She settles herself on his stomach. The next moment gasps escape from his lips when he feels her lips settling around his taut nipple. She slowly starts licking his skin making the heat start burning within his groin.“Honey, what are you doing?”“Marking my territory,&
Chapter 6: A Question of TrustAaron steps out of his bedroom. He did a quick double take when he found Annie waiting outside in the hall for him. The funky woman has transformed into a smart professional, the black and white combination an excellent choice in his opinion. The various shades of color hair were knotted into a tight bun in the nape of her neck. A scowl faces over his expression making him impulsively step forward to tuck a wayward lock free from the bun.“Why did you do that sir?” she asked openly puzzled but secretly pleased.“I don’t like this new image,” he said openly annoyed.Annie allowed her quick eyes to wander over the business perfection of his image. This man in front of her was far removed from the husband she knew. A quick flash of memory him in casual clothes looking boyishly handsome with hair slightly longer.“What’s with the look Annie?”“H
Chapter 7: Love’s ReactionAnnie stood still, her mind suddenly actively remembering a moment in her past. Right from the first moment Aaron and she met, the trust and love was instant. She can see he was struggling but it was clear he doesn’t understand his behavior. She badly wants to tell him who she was but also knows he must remember on his own…“Annie, is that you?” Luke Stanton quickly approached her where she stood in line waiting for her order. The sudden disturbance of her memory line has her in a mood. She also instantly remembers how her friend felt the last time she saw him. A scowl of her face, she stood and watch the warmth and happiness washes over his handsome face. This reaction puzzles her. She quickly covers her emotions by looking at her watch.“Hello Luke,” she said softly. Her nervous gaze briefly looks towards the door behind him.“How are you?” Luke kisses bot
Chapter 35: Whispers in the NightAnnie found herself within a room with no windows nor does she hear any sound except those repetitive words the nun whispers into her ear. The tone of her voice insistent in the need for her to listen.“Do you see him?” she asked softly.“Who,” she can feel the fear vibrating in her throat.“The man dressed in gray prison clothes has been looking at the darken skies. The prison walls were high but he was curious whether it was just him that noticed the circling crows that decent down onto the walls. The birds with the beady eyes looked almost focused on him. He rubs his eyes a few times. It felt like his heart might break.”“What has him this sad?” Annie asked. She found her hands carefully rubbing over her stomach. It feels like the little one was in-tuned with her emotions.“Annie…” he whispered her name. He rubs over his face while shaking his head. The single sentence follows him like a shadow.“The baby is ours.” The words echo in his mind as he
Chapter 34: Attempted KidnappingAnnie slowly opened her eyes. She kept her body motionless as she tries to figure out what has disturbed her sleep. The bedroom was covered in shadows. Her breathing was deep and even. As the minutes tick away in her mind, her body start to relaxed.“Silly,” she mumbles to herself.About to close her eyes again when she heard a shuffling right outside the door. The sound of someone groaning made her shuffle into a sitting position. She tried her best to listen attentively. After a tense moment she thought she heard someone calling her name. “Hello?” she called but no one answered.It felt like hours passed before she decides to carefully getting out of the bed. Once she managed to slipped her feet into a pair of comfortable slipper boots, she reached for the blanket to wrap around her shoulders. She was patiently making her way towards the door.“Hello…” she calls again.“Aaron, is that you?” she stood in the hallway looking around. Everywhere she move
Chapter 33: Aaron’s LieAaron slipped out of the house going down a very step set of stairs. He was careful in making sure no one from the mountain house was watching him. He briefly looked at his watch, realized he was late. He quickens his step. Once he reached the bottom, he looks backward but it would seem he was still in the clear.He now took a walk towards the gatehouse. The air feels chilly but he only feels worry. It disturbs him that this guy managed to track him down without his grandfather knowing. He found the gatehouse door ajar. This makes him extra careful wishing he had brought his gun along. That was stupid on his part, he silently scowls himself. He reaches for a nearby solid little rock stuffing it into his pocket as a type of weapon. He then pushed the door wider but stood just within the frame.“Hello,” he said firmly.“I am inside,” the voice answered.Aaron looks around once more but noticed nothing out of place. He steps inside. He was surprised to see who his
Chapter 32: Softly sunriseAnnie slowly opened her eyes. The warm sunrise washes gently over her face. She starts to stretch her body languish. She remembers yesterday in clarity. This makes her blush with enjoyment. As she starts to move around, she realized she was alone in bed. As she takes her time moving into a sitting position, she just feels extremely relaxed.“Well now Annie Casey, you are certainly being taken care of in a manner rather pleasing as it was definitely not in the teachings from my mama.” This makes her giggle. Then her expression changes thinking back to her previous way of living. As she was raised in Twin-Rivers, she lived a basic life mostly about being herself. She was by choice a recluse hiding from the person the town wanted to create for Victor within herself.Her memory suddenly somber thinking she thought she could escape her teachings and forget her past. Life certainly was happy with Aaron until he was taken from her. That day devastated her but the c
Chapter 31: Love me Tonight“Annie what are our plans once the baby is born?” he keeps his arms around her sometimes softly caressing her stomach. He enjoys it when he feels the baby kicking.“I have been thinking about it. Remember our first home. Do you think we can arrange a place like that or do you prefer the mansion lifestyle?” she leans back against his chest enjoying his wondering hands.“Honey, in all honesty, you can choose whatever as long as we stay together.” His nose nuzzles in her hair, taking a deep smell.“Okay, but Benji must be an uncle.” She giggles. “This will certainly create an education for him or her.”“You know the first time I saw that man, he certainly didn’t create a good impression with me. Then I think again, he placed you in the direct path of me discovering who I was. I sometimes wonder if he wasn’t this reckless would our lives encountered again.”Aaron pulls her more tightly against his chest. The very idea that he might lose her, frightens him. He q
Chapter 30: Tender loving careAaron slipped from the warm bed. He quickly pulled on a bathrobe. He briefly stood looking at his wife still fast asleep. He bends down and carefully kisses her on the mouth before softly brushing over her stomach. A smile around his mouth as he slipped out of the bedroom. He went down to the kitchen, finding cook busy with her morning preparations.“Good morning, sir.” She handed him his usual mug of specially blended coffee.“Morning Martha,” he walked to the back door opening it. The cool morning air washes over his face. He enjoys this early morning as it gives him time to think. His eyes look at the rugged beauty of the mountains. This house was built within the mountain. Even from this backdoor, he has a good view making it possible to see who might be coming.“Do you want breakfast sir?”“I would like that.” He said grinning with her a moment. “I will take my breakfast with Annie.”“I will make the arrangements sir.”“Thank you.” He closed the bac
Chapter 29: HeartbeatAnnie closed the bathroom door behind her. The moment she dropped that bombshell in the boardroom, the place erupts into chaos. An unexpected feeling of nausea overcome her that she rushed into the nearest bathroom to vomit. The moment she lifts her head again she looks into Anja’s face reflected within the mirror. The looked of pleasure on her face was disturbing to say the least.“What…what are you doing here?” Annie managed to asked past the shock.“I am here for what’s mine.” Anja said looking directly at her stomach.Annie instinctively placed her hands where her baby was growing.“You are insane,” Annie moved towards the door.“I might be that should be your warning. Don’t test me.” Anja reach with the intent to touch her stomach.“No,” Annie slapped her hand away. “You don’t touch me.” She quickly pulled the door opened and rushed into the hall. She caught sight of her furious mother-in-law heading her way.“Annie…” Anja called as she followed her. “You bet
Chapter 28: AmbushAnnie enters the boardroom in Crown Towers. She carries a few files and the laptop where she places it at the end of the table. She looks curiously towards three other personal assistants working for senior partners. She recognized the two older women but the newest one was clearly dressed with the intention to distract any man who might be looking into her direction. Instinctively she just doesn’t trust her. She shakes her head going back to what she must do.Her phone vibrates within her pants pocket. She quickly reaches for it. A smile spread over her face when she heard him. “Hey honey, you, okay?”“I am. Do you need anything?”“I need you.” He purrs over the line.“This is a professional environment. You can’t be saying things like that to me,” she whispers. “I missed you this morning.”“I know, I am sorry. My grandpa needed me to run an errand. I must say I found it odd that he insisted I do it. But I have noticed he was acting very odd. You did notice the dif
Chapter 27: Leap of Courage“Aaron we should leave here.” Annie whispers where she sits close to him. They have been making passionate love since they have arrived.“I know, I think they are giving us a sexual drug.” Aaron holds her close to his side. The only covering they have is towels. He can’t remember when was the last time they both had slept.It feels like time stood still. He suddenly stood holding his hand for her to take.“Where are we going?” she asked softly.“It’s time we talk to that priest.”“Okay,” Annie looks around, wondering where the sightless servant was.“We should stay in the middle of this path. I don’t want us being separate by rules.” Holding her hand tightly he starts maneuvering their way through what look like a maze. They have been moving a while when the opening just appeared.They stood there just looking at the grounds. The side of the mansion was settled against the hill. “How the hell is this possible?” Aaron looks around.“Do you know this place?”