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|A phone|.Rayn sat back on the edge of the bed, his hands running through his hair in frustration. He glanced at Aurora’s sleeping face, her soft breathing and serene expression tugging at his heart. She looked so peaceful, so innocent. He hated himself for letting his mother’s venomous words seep into his mind.“Damn it, Rayn,” he muttered under his breath. “What’s wrong with you?”For months, things had been perfect—or as close to perfect as they could be. Aurora had started to let her walls down, showing him glimpses of the love he craved. She no longer flinched at his touch, no longer kept a distance. And now, after everything they’d been through, he was letting doubt crawl in and taint what they had built.But Amanda’s words replayed in his mind like a haunting echo. Do you really think she loves you? She’s with her boyfriend Daniel. The name alone burned like acid, fueling an inner conflict he couldn’t shake.Rayn leaned back, his hand rubbing the back of his neck as he
|You are drunk|.Rayn stormed out of the house, his jaw tight and fists clenched, his mind swirling with betrayal. He needed to get out, needed to stay away from her before he did something rash—something he would regret later.As he drove to the office, his grip on the steering wheel tightened, his knuckles turning white. The phone call logs, the hours-long conversations with Daniel, Amanda’s venomous words—all of it played on a loop in his head. “She doesn’t love you. She’s just using you.”Rayn had doubt Aurora still not trust him but Rayn was happy at least she was trying but never in million years Rayn thought Aurora will cheat on him. Heck! He still can’t believe she can do something like this behind his back.When Aurora went downstairs for breakfast, she looked around, expecting to see Rayn. But to her surprise, the dining table was empty except for Sushi, their maid, quietly setting the plates. According to her he had urgent work at the office and didn’t even have br
|Hey, You kid|.Rayn’s thrusts were deep and unrelenting, forcing Aurora to wrap her legs tightly around him.Her nails dug into his back, leaving marks on his skin, but he didn’t care. His dark eyes burned with intensity, locked on her flushed face, her lips trembling.His breath was ragged as he growled, “Say it. Say you love me.”Aurora cried out as he hit a spot that sent shivers coursing through her, but she couldn’t find the courage to speak. Her silence only fueled his desperation.She knew in all these months he tried to stay calm and patience with her yet there was one thing that was always being barrier for her- Lucas, she still had no clue about her brother.Pinning her wrists above her head with one strong hand, Rayn stared into her teary eyes, his face inches from hers. “Look at me, Aurora. Please… Just say it,” he demanded again, his voice rough, tinged with frustration and longing.Sweat glistened on their bodies as Aurora squirmed beneath him. She opened her mou
|I am coming|.Aurora sat on the bed, her body trembling under the blanket she clutched tightly around herself, while Rayn, standing in just his boxers, paced furiously. His face was etched with anger and pain, his words sharp and cutting.“Did he come to this house while I wasn’t home?” Rayn’s voice was low but laced with venom. He stood still, glaring at Aurora, waiting for an answer.Aurora’s lips quivered, but no sound came out. Her silence only fueled Rayn’s fury. He slammed his fist against the bedside table, the loud noise making her flinch.“Don’t just sit there! Say something, Aurora!” he yelled, his voice echoing in the room. “How did you even get that phone? Who gave it to you? Was it Daniel? Answer me!”Rayn’s voice cracked as he spoke, his emotions raw and unguarded. “You couldn’t even say that you love me… not even when I was inside you.” His tone was filled with hurt, a mix of anger and sorrow twisting through his words.Aurora flinched at his words, her head s
Rayn’s Betrayal and Redemption.Amanda paced back and forth in her lavish bedroom, her fingers trembling as she clutched her phone. “What are you idiots doing?!” she hissed into the phone. “How can you not manage to keep a child under control? For what am I pouring money into you fools?”Her voice was sharp, filled with frustration and rage. Lucas was the key. key of obeying Aurora. She had already get away from her grip and even at this rate Amanda will lose Lucas then the game is over.“Mam, someone drugged us,” came the nervous voice of one of her men on the other end of the call. “We don’t know how it happened, but none of us could wake up in time. The boy is gone.”“Drugged?!” Amanda spat, her face turning red with fury. “I don’t care if you were drugged or dead! I want that kid found! Dead or alive, bring him back. And if you can’t catch him—” her voice lowered, icy and venomous, “—then kill him. Make sure Aurora never sees him again, whether he’s breathing or in a coff
|I am such a failer| . Rayn stormed through the hallway, his footsteps echoing in the silence. As he passed the living room, he noticed the door slightly ajar, but he ignored it at that moment. His heart sank the moment he opened the door to their shared room and found it empty. “Aurora?” he called out, his voice loud and filled with unease. He hurried to the bathroom, opening the door but it, too, was empty. Panic began to settle in. “She’s not here,” he whispered to himself, his breathing growing uneven. His chest tightened as he checked every corner of the house, calling her name. “Aaru!” he screamed desperately, There was no answer, no sign of her anywhere. Rayn ran outside, his eyes scanning the empty street under the dim light of the moon. The cool night breeze hit his face, but it did little to calm the storm raging inside him. He stood there, frozen, his fists clenching and unclenching in frustration. His phone buzzed in his pocket, breaking through his frantic
| You didn't trust me, Would you?".Daniel drove through the crowded streets, his jaw clenched in determination. Aurora sat in the passenger seat, her fingers trembling as she clutched her phone. The screen lit up with another incoming call from Rayn, but she didn’t answer.It was already 10 a.m., and the streets were busy, Shops opened their doors, and the sidewalks were teeming with people. Aurora’s thoughts raced. She had no idea where else to look. Every moment felt like an eternity, and the weight of failure pressed down on her.“What do we do next, Dan?” she whispered, her voice hoarse from crying.“We keep looking,” Daniel replied firmly. “My men are searching, and I’ve asked them to check every area around where he might have escaped. We’ll find him, Aurora. We will.”As they drove down another busy road, Aurora’s eyes landed on a familiar bakery shop. Her heart skipped a beat. It was Lucas’s favorite. Every time they visited, he would order his favorite chocolate chi
|I’ll prove it|.Aurora, Rayn, and Daniel remained seated in the hospital waiting room. Aurora's leg bounced nervously, her fingers clinging to Daniel’s for comfort, while Rayn sat silently on a nearby chair looking Aurora time to time.Finally, the doctor appeared with Lucas’s reports in hand. Aurora shot up from her seat, her heart racing as she rushed forward. “Doctor, how is he? Is he okay?”The doctor gave her a reassuring nod. “Thankfully, there are no internal injuries. However, Lucas is severely malnourished, and he’s been through immense psychological trauma. His body will recover with proper nutrition and care, but the emotional scars may take longer. I strongly recommend therapy sessions starting immediately. Without proper treatment, the trauma could affect him long-term.”Aurora’s knees buckled slightly, and Daniel was quick to steady her. Tears streamed down her face as she listened to the doctor’s words. “This is all my fault,” she whispered, her voice cracking.”
|The better Version|.After the party ended, Aurora headed for a shower. Irene was already fast asleep, completely worn out from all the running and playing with her friends. I couldn’t help but chuckle—my little girl had so much energy. One day, I wouldn’t be surprised if she won a marathon.Lucas, on the other hand, went out with his friends. Before leaving, he shot me a look and said, "You make me sick," before slamming the door behind him.After the party I started tidying up. Irene’s books were scattered all over the table. then I found one of her drawings. It made me pause. She had drawn our little family—Aurora, Irene, Lucas and me. My chest tightened as I stared at the picture. She had included me, her dad, in her little world. I glanced at her sleeping face, peaceful and innocent, and for the first time in a long while, I felt warmth I couldn’t describe.Afterward, I went to my room to shower. As I dried off, I stood in front of the mirror. I stood before the mirror
|Finding Redemption|.|Rayn|Time moved on, and with it, my bond with Irene grew stronger. She was a radiant ball of joy, lighting up every corner of my world. Watching her laugh, play, and even pout felt like a balm to the gaping wounds of my guilt. Every moment with her was bittersweet, a reminder of how much I had missed in her life.Aurora had told her so much about me, despite my absence. Irene often shared stories her mother had passed down—stories where I wasn’t the monster I believed myself to be. It was humbling, and I couldn’t help but feel indebted to Aurora. She could have painted me as the villain, yet she chose to preserve some image of me for our daughter.I was still trying to process the shock of Aurora staying single. The thought had haunted me for years—Axel, the man I believed would step in where I failed. But to my surprise, Axel had married his girlfriend years ago, though he still remained in touch with Aurora. Knowing Axel, I was certain he had loved
|Is this worth?|.Aurora’s eyes fell on him, and for a moment, time seemed to stop. Their gazes locked, her breath hitching as recognition and disbelief swept over her. Rayn stood at the gate, looking like a man reshaped by the weight of years.His once youthful face was now marked by faint lines of age and pain. His sharp features had softened slightly, but his eyes—those deep, piercing eyes—still held the intensity she remembered. His hair, now peppered with a touch of gray at the temples, was neatly combed back.Aurora, at 30, looked different too. Her face had matured, a quiet strength radiating from her. The playful brightness in her eyes had dimmed slightly. Her long, dark brown hair fell loosely over her shoulders, and her simple yet elegant floral dress swayed in the gentle breeze. She looked beautiful.Beside her stood a young girl, about nine years old, her small hand clutching Aurora’s skirt. Irene was a perfect blend of them both, with Rayn’s sharp jawline and Au
|Aurora & Daniel|.Rayn sat quietly on the cold concrete floor, his back against the wall as Jason, his prison mate, grinned at him.“Hey, man, congratulations on getting out of here so early,” Jason said, giving Rayn a friendly pat on the back.Rayn had granted five years off his prison time since he was well behaved and never caused a single problem in fact Rayn gained good reputation which helped him to cut the prison time.Rayn nodded, managing a faint smile. “Thanks.”Jason sat beside him, leaning forward slightly. “So, aren’t you excited to finally see your family? Must be a big deal after all this time.”At the mention of “family,” Rayn’s smile faltered, replaced by a distant, melancholic expression. The word felt foreign—almost meaningless. Did he still have a family? His mother was gone, and as for Aurora... he wasn’t sure if he had the right to call her his anymore.Ten years was a long time.He thought of her—Aurora, his wife. Or at least she had been his wife. The
|Pay for sins|.Aurora stood frozen, her gaze lingering on the spot where Elina had exited the courtroom. A storm of emotions brewed inside her—anger, frustration, and an aching sadness. She wanted to run after Elina, plead with her to reconsider, to understand that Rayn’s actions weren’t cold-blooded murder but acts born out of desperation, self-defense, and tragic accidents.But deep down, Aurora knew it was futile. Elina had made it abundantly clear before the trial that she would stop at nothing to ensure Rayn received the harshest punishment. And she had succeeded.A gentle hand rested on Aurora’s shoulder, and she didn’t need to turn to know it was Daniel. She wiped at her tears, trying to compose herself, and turned to face him.“Let’s go, Aurora,” Daniel said softly, his voice filled with quiet concern. “Zoe called. Lucas has been asking for you for a while now.”Aurora’s lips trembled as she fought back another wave of tears. She nodded but remained rooted to the spo
|The emptiness of his heart|.The courtroom was tense, every breath seemingly held in suspense. Rayn sat silently in the defendant’s box, his head lowered, and his expression void of any emotion. His entire body bore the scars —cuts and bruises lined his face and hands, and his shoulder was tightly bandaged from the gunshot wound. Aurora sat in the front row, her hands clasped tightly in her lap as she watched him. Tears welled in her eyes as she took in his hollow gaze. She couldn’t understand how things had spiraled so far, so fast. Daniel and Ivy sat beside her, their faces grim and filled with worry. Ivy occasionally glanced at Aurora, her hand reaching out to comfort her friend, but Aurora remained fixated on Rayn. On the opposite side of the courtroom, Elina sat with a composed yet cold expression. She was unmoved, her focus entirely on the proceedings. The lawyer she had hired, Martin, was a seasoned professional, his words sharp and deliberate as he presented his
|You betrayed me| Rayn immediately shielded Aurora with his body, groaning as the bullet grazed his shoulder. “Rayn!” Amanda’s scream pierced the air, her face pale with fear as she saw her son take the hit meant for Aurora. Aurora gasped, clutching Rayn’s arm as tears spilled down her cheeks. “Why, Rayn? Why would you do that?” she whispered, her voice trembling. Axel chuckled darkly, his eyes gleaming with malice. “Well, well. I didn’t see this coming,” he said, his gaze shifting to Amanda. “Amanda, you truly are full of surprises. Who would’ve thought you’ll have the gun and even pull the trigger? Impressive.” Amanda stood frozen, her hands trembling as she stared at the gun in her hand. Tears streaked her face, but her expression remained bitter and cold. “I did what I had to,” she spat, her voice sharp and unforgiving. “You think I’ll let anyone ruin my son’s life? Never.” Axel smirked, his amusement growing. “What a scene! A mother shooting to protect her so
|Kill Me|.Axel tilted Aurora’s chin up with a cruel smirk, his fingers brushing a strand of her hair aside. “You know,” he began, his voice a twisted mixture of mockery and fascination, “I never planned on involving you in this. But when I saw how his eyes burned every time I mentioned your name… That’s when it hit me. You’re his weakness, Aurora. The one thing he cares about.”Aurora’s heart raced, her chest tightening with every word he spoke. She could feel his breath on her neck as he leaned closer, inhaling her scent “You’re the opposite of him,” Axel whispered, his voice dripping with venom. “Where he’s fire, you’re water. He’s ruthless, and you… you’re tender. You’re the perfect tool to break him.”She shivered, her mind racing for a way out, but before she could react, the door to the room slammed open with a thunderous crash.All eyes turned to the doorway. There, standing like a ghost risen from hell, was Rayn. His clothes were torn and soaked with blood—his own bl
|No mercy|.“Don’t make the same mistake your son did,” Axel growled, his voice low and threatening. With a rough shove, he pushed Amanda to the ground. She stumbled, landing hard, gasping as pain shot through her.Aurora watched the scene unfold in horror, her breath catching as Amanda hit the floor. “Stop!” Aurora screamed, her voice piercing through the tension. She stepped forward instinctively.Axel turned his gaze back to Aurora, a sick grin spreading across his face. “Aw, how touching,” he said mockingly. “You care about her? After everything she’s done to you? That’s adorable.”Aurora's body tensed as Axel’s cold fingers grazed her cheek in a mockery of affection. Her skin crawled, and bile rose in her throat at his touch. “Where are my brother and my friends?” she demanded again.Axel chuckled darkly, leaning closer to her. “Oh, my sweet, naive baby,” he said, his voice dripping with false sweetness. “You’re in no position to be thinking about anyone but yourself. D