Adrian paused and sighed. Did he have something else to say to him? He turned to glance at Patrick and saw his eyes welled up with tears. They both stared at each other, eyes moist and cloudy. At that moment, they didn't say a word but their eyes did the talking. Two friends, lost their bond and were ready to mend it back “I missed you, Adrian” Patrick stuttered and took a long strides to him and they both hugged each other tightly. Adrian sniffled and muttered apologies to Patrick. Patrick just kept sniffling. He held his daughter in a hug and now,he was holding him in a hug. He wants to tell him that Ava is alive and that his daughter is a beautiful girl but he cannot. He had promised Aurora. He cannot go back on his words. But he has no grudge against Adrian anymore. The person for whom he was mad with him was still alive, beautiful and attractive. “I missed you more and I thought I would be alone again without you. I lost Ava and my unborn baby, I almos
Adrian got to his hotel room, freshened up and stood before the mirror clad in a blue tuxedo and a custom made shoes. His hair well treated, glitters as he styled it to heightened his looks. His V shaped jawline well chiselled out on a pink lips. He looked back at himself in the mirror, satisfied with his looks, he stepped out. He is a prominent figure in the business world. Many haven't really met him, only heard his name. He would meet a few people and possibly strike a business deal with them. What interests him the most is business deals and proposals. And he would like to meet this new business mogul in town. That would definitely foster easy business cooperation in the future. As his car drove into the five star hotel where the launching was taking place, he saw the parking lot was almost filled except that a place was reserved for him by Santiago. Adrian stepped out, looking all charming and cute. He was welcome by Santiago and when the latter saw him,
They sighted Adrian Lester and left the place where they stood. Luna wants them to inform Aurora that Adrian was there. But why? Aurora and Patrick are the most important dignitaries in this occasion and they are prepared. How can they destabilise them because Adrian was around. If this is the time for Adrian to know,then he should. They can't keep the hide and seek game forever. So whatever would happen, should happen. “Is Aurora ready to meet him? She doesn't want to hear his name,how can she be ready to see him?” Luna complained. Thank goodness they disappeared before he saw them. Adrian Lester was someone they least expected on that occasion. All the way from New Jersey? “She'll eventually meet him one day. The earlier it is,the better it is for her to put that hurdle behind her” Clara insisted. “I want you to meet my sister,” Santiago said and walked Adrian towards a woman who was standing with her back to them, dressed in a long fl
Then he saw pictures of her, from the days she became a part of the Blake family and when she had her induction as a medical doctor,a few months back. So she's alive? He has sobbed, regretted, did charity all for her soul to find rest and in return, she forgives him. But alas, her soul still exists with this mortal body. As Adrian was still searching more about Ava, Elsie Blake came over and sat next to him “you see uncle, that's why I don't like Ray Grimard. He takes my mommy away from everyone and keeps her to himself…” she complained. Adrian Lester turned and was going to hold the little girl in his arms when a feminine foot approached them. He raised his head and found Ava staring at her daughter with a frown. Actually, she was stealing glances at Adrian. She only fixed her gaze on Elsie when she perceived that Adrian was going to look up in her direction. This is the man who reminds her over and over where she belongs, in society; a low class tramp
For the next few seconds, Adrian Lester stared at Clara Leon calmly. He held his temper in check. This woman refused to forgive him, she wouldn't accept his apologies because of her daughter, and yet, that daughter didn't really die. He wanted to go past her when the latter said “Adrian,” she called and paused. Now, she's the guilty one. She's the one staring at Adrian with her lips sealed, having no idea of how to begin. “It's not what you think, Adrian” Clara Leon blurted without thinking through. She really doesn't know what to say. Now, Adrian has seen Ava and knows she's alive. How can she explain things to him now? “You mean you know what I'm thinking, Mrs Leon? Then tell me what it is” Adrian snapped at her. Not what he thinks, does she know what he is thinking? “About Ava. I'm sorry that you're just getting to know that she's…” Clara Leon began but Adrian interrupted first, with a chuckle. “I'm glad that your daughter didn't die, Mrs Leon. I'm also ha
Clara's eyes welled up with tears. Ava and Adrian’s life together was such that it was filled with complexities. Until this moment, she wondered why the both of them were told the reason why they should be married back then, besides using Adrian's grandfather as an only explanation for it. “Adrian and Ava shared a relationship in the past,an unpleasant one to be precise. But looking at it intently, I blamed myself and my late husband why we didn't explain things to Ava and why their marriage should go that way. My family once helped Adrian when he was a little boy….” Clara explained things to everyone that when she finished, she was sobbing silently. There was a long quietness that followed. Everyone was lost in their thoughts and having many questions to ask, a lot of “why” and “what” “If I get you correctly, Adrian and Aurora were married?” Santiago asked, dazed and surprised at this revelation. Adrian told him his wife was dead and she died with his bab
As Adrian sat on the edge of his bed, his head supported by both of his hands, he desired nothing at that moment than having Aurora and Elsie in his life. His mind was filled with a mixture of excitement and yet, fear of what the future holds for him. Even if her pure heart decided to let the past slip away in forgiveness, will she be willing to be his wife again? And all the same, he is excited that she's alive. And Patrick, he doesn't know what to say about him. He was supposed to help him but from the looks of things he might not be expecting any help from him, but betrayal. How can he not tell him about her, how can he hide that aspect from him? If he hadn't come, based on Santiago's insistence, he would have still remained in the dark, completely ignorant. How can Patrick do that to him? They've made up with each other and yet, he kept something so important from him? Something as important as Ava Leon being alive? Can he still call him a friend?
He doesn't know anything about his parents anymore. He is lost in silent regret and yet, he wouldn't say it out. His dad was right, he'd become a stranger to them. “It's alright Adrian. I understand what you are going through. I know that one day, you'll have that peace and pardon again…” Richard encouraged. “I have the peace now, what I've always blamed myself for, is not really so. But the pardon seems like an insurmountable mountain, for me…” Adrian responded, speaking in unclear terms. It would be great news to his dad,as much as it is to him, that Ava is in X-city as Aurora Blake. Isn't that what peace meant, absence of worries? “Everything is eventually going to be alright son. We'll survive and overcome this phase of our lives. But reach out to your Mom, she misses you a lot” Richard advised. “It's alright dad, I'll do so. If there are no improvements, let me know” Adrian concluded. When he hung up, he sighed softly. What is wrong with Mom? The last thin