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
Santiago was dazed and left speechless. He remained calm, not saying a word and not in a hurry to push his friend off. “Adrian, this has got nothing to do with me,” he confessed. Honestly,he owned all the explanation and apologises to Aurora, not him. “I know this has got nothing to do with you. But I need to face her, I need to talk to her and you can help me make it possible. I need to talk to her and my daughter. I want to apologise to her and tell her how I feel about her. I swear Santiago I love her now…” Adrian pleaded. Santiago gently moved him away and stared at his face, his eyes were red and he saw remorse in them. He really loves Aurora now? “Alright, I'll do that” Santiago assured. In the Lester family, everyone was seated for breakfast except Santiago. Charlotte gave an excuse that he went to the gym so early. Midway through the meal, Jimmy said “Someone is head over heels for you, Aurora. Ray Grimard wants to start a relation
Adrian's complexion paled. His signature, was the divorce coming so fast? Santiago told him earlier that his sister was ending the marriage with him. He called it a miserable marriage and as a matter of fact, that's what it truly was. Aurora's stare was firm, her eyes not blinking and the resentment is too glaring to be mistaken. He should append his signature and that would be over. Patrick arrived at the address. Not knowing that Adrian was there, he pushed the door open and stepped in. The sight of Adrian and Ava made him hault in his walk, but it was too late, Adrian already saw him. Why is Ava finding ways to put him through hard situation? She was meeting with Adrian and invited him over, what for? His life with Adrian is different from her life with him. He doesn't want both to cross. “Ava, why did you invite me over, when you are meeting with Adrian?” Patrick demanded. This is unfair to Adrian, he would get things tangled up in his mind. “I will be
The two of them stood, facing each other. One was calm, remorseful and apologetic in his gaze but the other was fierce, furious and hate filled. “The last thing I will be doing in this life is getting divorced with you Ava. I want you back and I will not give you this desire of yours” Adrian reaffirmed. “You must be joking, you swine. You think you decide the shot here? No, you don't and would never have that chance to have things in your own way anymore. You will sign this paper, even if I have to pull the trigger on your head and blow that skull of yours into several pieces, I'll do it and use your blood as the signature” Aurora threatened. “Calm down Aurora” Patrick stepped in. He had witnessed how remorseful Adrian was back then. And seeing him kneel down before her, his respect for Adrian just doubled. “Stay out of this, Patrick. This dramatic man never showed me anything except cold heartedness and hatred. I can't start counting what he'd done
Rodgers went over and brought out a file. He made some notes on a notepad, got it out besides the file and then sat down with his legs crossed. “Not entirely,but close to finding him. When he was taken from you, someone claimed to be your sister and took him away from the government orphanage. And when I looked closely, the person's passport has faded over time but the name is Susanna Wesley, a younger sister of yours…” Rodgers was saying when Luna interrupted him. “No, I have no sister, let a younger one. There's no Susanna Wesley anywhere in my parents bloodline. Where did the imposter took my son to?” Luna asked fidgeting with tears filled eyes. “There's where I paused. Who is Susanna Wesley then?” Rodgers asked and Luna broke down in tears. Who took her son away, who did it? “I invited you over to ask you a few questions Ms Luna. If you don't calm yourself and be strong, we aren't going to go far in this investigation. Now that it is affirmed tha
Aurora was shocked and for the next few seconds, she found herself tongue tied. She stared at Patrick with a poker expression, unable to find words to retort back at him. All her efforts, to see that she made Patrick what he dreamt about, was not appreciated all because of Adrian Lester? Who has jinxed her in her past life that she wouldn't find happiness in this life again once she crosses paths with the Lester family son? “Did you think through your words before sprouting it or you simply blurted it out unknowingly?” Aurora asked, her gaze fixed on Patrick. This fellow stood by her momma when her Papa died. He had a cross with Adrian because of her and without thinking twice, was ready to discard the great prospect and the future of financial stability that stares at him because of that demon surnamed Lester? “Of course I'd thought it through. I am not that kind of person who forgets past favours and friendship because of present opportunity” Patrick declared.
She sighed softly and wanted to shut the door when he placed a foot forward, obstructing her, and blocking the door. “What do you want?” She demanded. She doesn't want issues with anyone. She just wants to live her life peacefully, find her son and live happily ever after,of course that's after she'd get revenge on the one who made her end up in jail. “You” Richard replied and stepped forward. He had to stalk her and know where she lives. He needs to see her and talk to her again. Luna Wesley just turned around and walked away from the door, leaving it open. Richard took another step in, leaving his bodyguard and chauffeur behind. Luna Wesley just sank into the sofa. Many years have passed and they meet again for the second time, staying at such close proximity. She expected that she would feel repulsive by merely sighting him but no, she's not feeling anything like that. “You have five minutes to stay here. And your time starts now” Luna declared, her ar