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CHAPTER EIGHTEEN
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HEAVEN.And where are you off to today?” Adrian's step mother asked me, a sneer in her tone.I knew she was itching for an argument but I was determined to have my peaceful day.“I don't know yet, maybe walk around and feel the breeze” I replied.She grunted “you should be more useful”I ignored her remark and continued eating my breakfast, once I was done I cleared my plates and left the house.I felt entirely better the moment I felt the breeze in my hair.Today was going to be a great day for me whether I liked it or not.I walked with no real destination, letting the city guide me wherever it pleased. The old part of town always felt like a different world—a place where time stretched and folded, where the past and present blended together.The cobblestone streets were uneven beneath my feet, worn down by years of footsteps, of stories passing through. Little cafés with ivy climbing up their walls lined the sidewalks, their wooden tables filled with people sipping coffee, laughing
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ADRIAN.The sun was setting, and for the first time in years, I actually stopped to watch it.Not from an office window. Not in passing as I rushed to my next meeting.I was just here. Watching.The sky stretched above me, a perfect blend of fire and dusk. The colors bled into each other, shifting from gold to crimson to deep violet, like a slow-burning ember. The river mirrored the sky’s transformation, the water moving lazily beneath the fading light.I exhaled, letting the warm air settle over me.This day had been… unexpected.I hadn’t planned on leaving the office early. I hadn’t planned on wandering through old streets, stepping into antique shops, or stopping to admire art. And I certainly hadn’t planned on sitting here, watching the sunset thinking about her.But here I was.For some reason I couldn't get Heaven out of my mind even when I tried. Everything reminded me of her.I held the locket I had gotten from the antique shop into the sunset and it shimmered as the departing
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HEAVEN.I had just enjoyed what could be termed the best day of my life so far.After everything bad that's been happening in my life it felt like I had finally breathed, or the earth had decided to open clear skies for me.Giddy with excitement, I was able to sit through dinner trying to restrain my sunshine to just a little night light inside of me but I was sure the entire family could feel the bubbles on my skin.It didn't bother me much though, as long as nobody popped my bubble I had no reason to relate with them.I've always felt safer when silent, besides it's not like I was their favourite or anything.Once again, Justin's mother tried to initiate a conversation.“When are you getting married Justin?” She had asked.Justin found it a rather impromptu shocking question and had to cough out his meal before he choked on it.“Mother, I am not interested in marriage right now.” He said.I noticed his wounds had patched up well and he was almost back to looking like his old self.H
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HEAVEN.I waited for Adrian to come back from the office and it felt like time became slower with each hour that passed.I busied myself doing random mundane things, I cleaned and dusted the furniture in the room, I reorganized the bookshelf by alphabet and then I reorganized it by genre again.I went to the kitchen to see if there was anything I could help the chef with but I was told not to worry.I picked a bowl and took fresh fruits from the fridge and then I went back to the room to wait.Finally, it was evening and then ever so slowly it trickled into the night and that was when Adrian came back.As soon as I heard his car pull in, I felt all happy and jittery. I fluffed my hair and checked my lipgloss again feeling like I was sixteen.Adrian came straight up to the room after exchanging a couple of grunts in greetings with whoever it was he passed on his way in.“Welcome home”, I said, moving to hug him.He planted a firm kiss on my forehead asking me how my day went.I recount
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HEAVEN.The morning air felt thick, carrying the weight of last night’s silence. I sat at the dining table, absently stirring my tea, but my mind was elsewhere.Adrian had slept outside. That fact settled in my chest like a rock. It wasn't just about the nightmare—there was something deeper clawing at him. Something he refused to share.I had wanted to wake him, to pull him back inside, but I hesitated. Would he have let me? Or would he have just pulled further away?A part of me feared the answer.“Heaven?”I blinked and looked up. One of the maids, Mira, was watching me with cautious eyes.“Are you okay, ma’am?”I forced a small smile. “I’m fine.”She didn’t look convinced, but she nodded and continued setting the table.Adrian walked in a few moments later, his suit sharp, his presence commanding, but there was something off.His movements were stiff, and when his eyes met mine, there was a flicker of hesitation. I knew he was pretending to be okay and it only hurt me even deeper.
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HEAVEN.The day stretched on, but I couldn’t focus on anything.Adrian’s distance weighed on me. I wanted to help, but how do you help someone who refuses to be helped?I was still lost in thought when my phone rang.Unknown Number.I frowned before answering. “Hello?”Silence.And then“You should leave him.”The voice was distorted, mechanical.My heart slammed against my ribs. “Who is this?”“No good can come from being with Adrian. Walk away while you still can.”Cold fear crept up my spine. “Why are you—”Click.The line went dead.I stared at my phone, my pulse hammering.What the hell was that?And why did it feel like a warning?I didn’t tell Adrian about the call.Not yet.I didn’t want to add to whatever he was already dealing with.But I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was coming.And I wasn’t sure any of us were ready for it.DIANA.I had just gotten to Adrian's office when I saw him walking out of the building with Ethan.I have to say I was completely surprised
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ADRIAN.I lay in bed unmoving. I could hear Heaven breathing beside me, I couldn't afford to face her.I was scared beyond my edges, my nerves were frayed.I realise now that I actually do need help. I can't keep putting this off forever, it's driving me crazy.If I faced Heaven now I'm sure she would find the cracks in my exterior and realise I'm not as stable as my voice had let on earlier.I decided to call Ethan in the morning and talk to him about fixing me for a session with his therapist.For now, I needed to sleep. I had to follow through with my facade with Heaven.We were supposed to talk things out and settle our issues but I couldn't even manage that.I was mentally beating myself about everything.I exhaled quietly, trying not to shift too much in bed. If I did, she’d know I was awake. She’d turn, her dark eyes would meet mine, and I wouldn’t be able to hold my composure. I was already splintering at the edges, barely keeping my head above water.God, I was so tired.Tire
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HEAVEN.I've been thinking about Adrian a lot lately. Not that it's wrong to, but then.It's so obvious he needs help but he's not accepting what I have to offer.It saddens me.I absentmindedly picked up the croissant I was eating, and I continued to stuff my face with the buttery goodness.I realized I had been stressed eating or more accurately, overeating lately and I had put on a considerable amount of weight.But that was fine. I'd just burn it in the home gym.I searched my wardrobe for the most comfortable wear I could find fit for the gym and I put them on, tying my hair in a loose nut, I headed downstairs to check out the gym.It's a part of the house I've never had cause to visit given the fact that I'm always in good shape, but recently I had let myself go a lot.I touched my protruding belly after I had finished dressing up. Standing in front of a mirror it looked worse than I felt.In reality, it wasn't that large nor was I too fat, I had been skinny as a child and the
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ADRIAN.I deliberately delayed for as long as I could, taking time trimming off excesses in my dressing and trying so desperately to appear more casual than corporate.I knew Diana wouldn't like it if I dressed casually for a fancy dinner — I knew all her likes and dislikes.I spent a full twenty minutes adjusting the cuffs of my shirt, debating whether to leave the third button open or not. I went with it—subtle rebellion. A suit, but no tie. Casual, but not careless. Sleek, but a little undone. Exactly how I felt.The silver chain around my neck caught the light as I leaned over to grab my watch. I checked my reflection one last time—more times than I care to admit—and then sprayed on a light mist of cologne. Not too heavy. Just enough for her to recognize it and remember things she probably tries not to.So I opted for a suit but no tie and with the first three buttons undone showing a peak of my chiseled chest, and a neck chain to complete the look. I looked at myself in the full
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DIANA.The world tilted under the weight of his words. Heaven?Heaven, if I was being honest, was a nightmare wrapped in silk and secrets. She sounded and acted oh so very innocently but I could see through her entire facade.Heaven was bad news.I couldn't do what Justin wanted me to do, it was too risky.“What if she tells Adrian?” I asked, knowing fully well that my relationship with Adrian was already on shaky grounds and that I couldn't push my luck anymore.“Adrian will never find out,” he said. His confidence is even more upsetting.“And what's your assurance for that?” I asked again.“Heaven would be too busy eating into her doubts to want to talk to Adrian. I already triggered the thoughts when I found her at the gym.” He said.I wondered what it was Justin had said to Heaven.I decided not to think about it like he said, it's just easier that way.“What am I supposed to do?” I asked, and I sat there listening to Justin talk about his huge master plan.The more I listened the
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ADRIAN.I sat in my office after Ethan had left, thinking about everything. The therapy, the nightmares, everything.I hadn't done Heaven right in any of this. It wasn't her fault I was messed up, I decided to finish everything pressing at work and go home early.The rest could wait.I quickly went through the days work, calling in staffs to clear and confirm certain contracts when needed, and to transfer files and messages from one office to another.In record time, I was done.A clerk came in to ask me about lunch preparations and I turned him down. Eating with Heaven was top on my list for today.I packed up my briefcase and left the office. I could've skipped to my car if I wasn't a grown ass man.In the car, I played a happy tune and I sang along all the way home.Once I got home, I headed straight for our room so I could surprise Heaven. I had been thinking about it and I decided to make lunch for the both of us, and maybe a simple side dish.My cooking skills are at least above
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HEAVEN.I sat there thinking about what Justin had said.What did he mean by saying he would never lie to me?...What was Adrian not telling me.I finished my workouts in a blur, my near perfect day gone to the shadows once again.My mind had immediately gone back to the call I had received a while back and I began to wonder what it was these people knew, that I didn't.By the time I finished, my muscles ached, but the tension in my chest refused to fade. I wiped the sweat from my face with a towel, inhaling deeply in an attempt to steady myself. The gym felt colder now, emptier, as if the weight of my thoughts had pushed all warmth away.I needed answers.The shower was hot, but it didn’t wash away my frustration. My skin prickled as I dressed in a simple black hoodie and jeans, my fingers moving numbly as I grabbed my phone. I hesitated for a second before calling Adrian. No answer. I tried again. Still nothing.A slow, creeping frustration settled in my bones. He was avoiding me. I
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HEAVEN.I've been thinking about Adrian a lot lately. Not that it's wrong to, but then.It's so obvious he needs help but he's not accepting what I have to offer.It saddens me.I absentmindedly picked up the croissant I was eating, and I continued to stuff my face with the buttery goodness.I realized I had been stressed eating or more accurately, overeating lately and I had put on a considerable amount of weight.But that was fine. I'd just burn it in the home gym.I searched my wardrobe for the most comfortable wear I could find fit for the gym and I put them on, tying my hair in a loose nut, I headed downstairs to check out the gym.It's a part of the house I've never had cause to visit given the fact that I'm always in good shape, but recently I had let myself go a lot.I touched my protruding belly after I had finished dressing up. Standing in front of a mirror it looked worse than I felt.In reality, it wasn't that large nor was I too fat, I had been skinny as a child and the
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ADRIAN.I lay in bed unmoving. I could hear Heaven breathing beside me, I couldn't afford to face her.I was scared beyond my edges, my nerves were frayed.I realise now that I actually do need help. I can't keep putting this off forever, it's driving me crazy.If I faced Heaven now I'm sure she would find the cracks in my exterior and realise I'm not as stable as my voice had let on earlier.I decided to call Ethan in the morning and talk to him about fixing me for a session with his therapist.For now, I needed to sleep. I had to follow through with my facade with Heaven.We were supposed to talk things out and settle our issues but I couldn't even manage that.I was mentally beating myself about everything.I exhaled quietly, trying not to shift too much in bed. If I did, she’d know I was awake. She’d turn, her dark eyes would meet mine, and I wouldn’t be able to hold my composure. I was already splintering at the edges, barely keeping my head above water.God, I was so tired.Tire
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HEAVEN.The day stretched on, but I couldn’t focus on anything.Adrian’s distance weighed on me. I wanted to help, but how do you help someone who refuses to be helped?I was still lost in thought when my phone rang.Unknown Number.I frowned before answering. “Hello?”Silence.And then“You should leave him.”The voice was distorted, mechanical.My heart slammed against my ribs. “Who is this?”“No good can come from being with Adrian. Walk away while you still can.”Cold fear crept up my spine. “Why are you—”Click.The line went dead.I stared at my phone, my pulse hammering.What the hell was that?And why did it feel like a warning?I didn’t tell Adrian about the call.Not yet.I didn’t want to add to whatever he was already dealing with.But I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was coming.And I wasn’t sure any of us were ready for it.DIANA.I had just gotten to Adrian's office when I saw him walking out of the building with Ethan.I have to say I was completely surprised
