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Shadows of the Past SHAKY RELATIONSHIP
Mike I took the paper she gave me and it ended up on the floor when I discovered the pictures of my dad. It said something about Luiza being the sole guardian of the girls, Emily and Gaby. I was looking for the logical thread of information, but it was nowhere to be found, or maybe I just didn’t want to understand. It all entered my mind, racking me even more than I already was. What did my father have to do with Emily’s mother? What did they have to do with that paper in our hands that I had read and reread? It all seemed like a puzzle I couldn’t figure out.“I understand nothing. What’s Dad doing with your mother?” I asked, puzzled.“Yes! It’s my mother and your father! They’ve been having an extramarital affair most of their lives. With your father’s help, she drove Andy Brown, my father, away from us. Here on the bed is all the evidence I needed,” she replied.“Since when?” I asked. It shocked me!“I don’t really know. They met after your mother died and have been together for a
Shadows of the Past FED UP WITH IT
Kevin“The tastiest breakfast ever! I have to admit, you’re an appealing cook,” I told her. “You make me blush,” she said with already flushed cheeks. “It’s the pure truth. I’ve never been more honest than I am now. You’re like a little witch who confused me with her charms. You managed one day to steal my heart that I thought was locked up and shielded from these sweethearts that I thought were fools,” I confessed. “What nonsense are you talking about there? I have done nothing. I wanted to show you what love is,” she retorted. “That’s not true. You stole my attention and forced your way in where you weren’t allowed. You’re a very sly woman!” I said, laughing. “Sneaky!? You like me like that, don’t you? And yet I don’t understand why Emily couldn’t win you over.” She was trying to get me to tell her about my life, only she didn’t know that things were done the way I wanted and when I wanted.“My dear, I’m not a simple man to win over. My heart is not for anyone,”
Shadows of the Past LAST THING I WANTED TO HEAR
EmilyThere were many aspects of my family history that always raised questions for me. As these came to light, it seemed that a dark shadow was re-emerging to dim the brightness of the future. It was a presence of the past that instilled panic in me and wanted to cast a shadow over the days ahead.All the information came piling in, and I felt like a defenseless baby. What was my fault that my mother didn’t keep her home and ran after another man? And what did I have to do with her misunderstandings with “Dad”?With all the craziness that was on my mind, I didn’t know whether to rejoice because Olivia was my sister or let the anger I felt inside let loose. I was confused, confused, and confused.My brain felt foggy, numb, confused and all. And yet I had to find out everything. It was now or never. Now I wanted to know everything, however painful that past was. I knew it couldn’t get any worse. I knew that the shadow of the past would follow me all my life. And no matter how hard I fo
Shadows of the Past MONEY COULD BUY ANYTHING
Kevin“Baby, I’m so sorry!” I said in a low voice.I was totally stunned by her life story. Although I didn’t enjoy my parents very much and my childhood wasn’t great either, at least I was never deprived. “I waited like a fool every year on my birthday to walk through the door, that is until I turned eighteen. From that day on, I promised myself that I would do anything to get out of poverty. You were the first to give me confidence and make me feel important,” she continued.“Well, what about Mike?” I asked curiously.“Mike was very affected by his past. I was like a puppet he used. When we were having sex, he would often call his wife’s name,” she replied.“That’s nasty. Why did you stay with him?” I asked her.“I needed the money. I wasn’t doing very well financially, and I couldn’t afford to go back to my father’s house again. He wasn’t offering me as much as I wanted, but it was enough to get by. The rest of the stories don’t matter. In essence, the most important point is that
Shadows of the Past ALL THAT MATTERED
EmilyI stood still. It was impossible for me to react.I looked at him and saw his eyes were full of pain and regret. I felt he wasn’t proud of what he had done, but that didn’t make the pain any less.No! It actually hurt like hell. I could hear the story echoing incessantly in my thoughts and felt my heart ache harder and harder.I threw myself into Mike’s arms and started sobbing my eyes out. I didn’t know whether to blame him or excuse him, reject him or accept him as my father.I felt like he loved me, but I was confused and it was so hard to put my thoughts together. I could read the fatherly love in his eyes and the joy of being in his home. But it was still too much. That past, those stories came like thorns that hurt everything in their path.“Sweetheart, I beg you so much to pull yourself together. You’re a grown woman, strong and fearless. Lift your head up and let’s focus on the important things and our future. The past is theirs, but the future is ours and we have to liv
Shadows of the Past I'LL BE FINE!
Olivia I took three of the agency’s best agents with me. The rest of the staff were supposed to handle crime in America, but also provide security for my family.Even though it was all happening remotely, I was glad for that. I couldn’t trust Emily and Mike. They always showed the naivety that characterized them both. Even though my dad had assured me he would take care of them, I knew them better than anything. With my mind reeling and traveling to a lot of places, I spent my flight trying to sort out the mess that had been building in my head. I tried to make plan after plan, and nothing seemed to be to my liking. The stress of late and the nights of staying up to study Kevin’s file repeatedly had taken their toll on me to the point of exhaustion. It felt like the longest flight I had ever taken. I felt like it trapped me in the smallest room possible. Eventually, I landed to my great joy. When I felt the fresh air outside caressing my hot cheeks, I felt as if I had grow
Shadows of the Past I GIVE ALL DIRECTIONS!
Kevin“I promise I will appear more beautiful than ever. You’ll be proud of me,” she told me before I walked out the door.That I was leaving, and she was just standing there, made me so nervous and nervous. It was like I was being assaulted by a thousand conflicting senses. My thoughts were confused. I wanted to trust her, but I couldn’t help feeling a lot of doubt about her. After all, I had known her for a short time and she had proved to be a money man.“Boss, are you okay?” Eddy’s voice rang out like an alarm clock.“I’m fine! Let’s focus on what’s more important. Tonight’s dinner is the most important. Next week’s shipment depends on it.”I had to try to chase away all the nonsense that was occupying my thoughts. The most important thing was the business I was going to conclude that evening, and getting the goods on the ship in the most careful manner.“I want a car in front of Clara’s house at 4 P.M. It will bring her to the airport. That’s where my private plane will be, bring
Shadows of the Past NOTHING TO DO WITH HER
EMILY“Good morning, my sweet sleepyhead!” said Mike as he stroked my forehead.The timbre of his voice had a more pleasant resonance than my favorite musical song. I sat tight in his arms, my head on his chest. I glanced around and noticed we were in the bed in my room, not on the couch in the living room. Nothing was bothering me. I was delighted by the soft, diffused light that created an atmosphere of comforting tranquility. “Is it dark already?” I asked. “Yes. It’s 12 a.m.” “I don’t think I slept that long. I’ve been so lazy!” “You needed your rest. It’s good when you’re exhausted to rest to get your thoughts in order.” “How I got here. I honestly remember nothing.” “I held you in my arms until you fell asleep on the couch, then your father showed me your room and I brought you here.” “You watched over me that long?” “I honestly wish I had, but I felt sorry for your father, leaving him alone. He needed someone to talk to. He was thinking of Olivia
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Shadows of the Past HEAVEN
EMILYI still couldn’t believe everything we had experienced on the last day. It was all worth writing. I was sure it would make a wonderful book. A novel to write about my life story.It was unbelievable. Susan ruined my life, and she saved it. I was home because of her. Why had she sacrificed her life for us?“Why did you do that?” I finally asked her.“What did I do?” she asked me defiantly.“Why did you save me? You know you won’t have a quiet life with Kevin now.”“I won’t have a quiet life, anyway. My parents don’t want to see me and he’s with Carla. He’s sick of me. Besides, Carla’s willing to sacrifice even more than I have. She broke into the house of Kevin’s worst enemy just to get information for him,” she told me. “I also have pictures of her, Luke and other rivals of Kevin’s in various compromising situations and poses. When Kevin was fighting between life and death, she was partying with the rich guys and I was nursing him. But as soon as she came to her senses, she turn
Shadows of the Past THE SALVATION
MIKEI rushed over and pulled Eddy’s body off Emily. She was terrified! The crying and panic was preventing her from breathing normally. Her heart was pounding like crazy. She grabbed her torn dress and clutched it to her chest. She didn’t realize it was me next to her and not someone else. What had that bastard done to her?I tried to pick her up, but she pulled away. She was still in shock. She couldn’t realize I was there.“Baby, it’s me, Mike. You’re safe now.”She looked at me with wide eyes. When she realized I was indeed beside her, she released the wellspring of tears and threw herself into my arms.“We have to hurry. If Kevin comes back, it won’t be good for us,” Susan said from the doorway of the room.I picked Emily up and followed Susan. She knew how to sneak out of sight of Kevin’s bodyguards. The house was empty, so we went through quickly. We went down to the garage and got into a roomy station wagon. Susan was in front of the wheel and Emily and I climbed into the trun
Shadows of the Past ALL I HOLD DEAR
EMILY“Maybe? Have you checked to see if we’re siblings?” I asked in a nonchalant tone. I wanted to be stronger than Kevin could have ever imagined.I didn’t want to continue the conversation. I ran for the door, wanting to leave the room, but Kevin grabbed my arm and pulled me back. Eddy quickly came up beside him and put a hand on his shoulder. He glared at him, then turned back to me.“Stay here until I finish everything I have to say. Don’t you ever dare let me speak alone again. Besides, you’re not going anywhere. Here you’ll rot. This will be your grave,” he screamed.“I...” I was more afraid than ever, but not for myself but for what he was about to say.“I always thought you were his daughter. I took a DNA test to confirm it and that’s when I relieved myself.”“Then what do you want from me? I’m not the fruit of sin. I’m not your sister.”“You are not the fruit of sin, but you are the fruit of my childhood torment. I swore I would make you mine and give you the life I lived be
Shadows of the Past UNBEARABLE PAIN
EMILY“You lied to me?” I screamed.“How else would I get my hands on you?” he asked me mockingly.“Kevin, you don’t get to play with people’s lives the way you want. Why don’t you mind your own life and let us live ours? I promise I’ll talk Olivia into destroying your file,” I tried to convince him, hoping I could talk him down.“And you want me to believe you?” He asked harshly.“I’m not like you! I don’t lie!” I replied curtly.“Emily, you’re mine and you’re mine forever, whether you like it,” he continued in a calm tone.“You can do whatever you want with me, but leave them alone. Don’t touch them, they don’t answer to me,” I replied just as dryly.“Wow! Little princess claws out! My dear, you are in no position to negotiate or threaten. I remind you that you are in my territory. One command and you’re dead,” he replied sadistically.“Kevin, I’m not scared of you and you know it,” I said fiercely.“You really don’t know how to lie. You’re more afraid than you’ve ever felt. I can r
Shadows of the Past BROKEN PROMISES
EMILYI was afraid, more afraid than ever. Kevin was so unpredictable. He proved to be more dangerous than anyone else. He came back from the dead and was ready to destroy us all. I didn’t know what would happen to me there.In the end, it didn’t matter what happened to me. All I cared about was the safety of the people I loved. He promised Mike’s release if I stood by him. I wanted peace for everyone. My life was meaningless without Mike.The closer I got to the meeting place, the harder my heart pounded. I could feel it not in my chest where it belonged, but it was rising into my throat in a big, painful lump that was sapping my strength.In front of Menfail Park, a black car with tinted windows waited for me, just as the message had said. I looked around before opening the back door and seeing that there were no familiar eyes, I quickly got in.To my surprise, there was only a driver in the car who didn’t even say hello. As soon as I got in, I got another text message:“This phone
Shadows of the Past YOU ARE A BASTARD!
MIKECouldn’t believe that this bastard has so many lives, like a damn cat. I hated him. I even came to hate him more than anything else in the world. What had I done wrong to want him to see me destroyed?He kidnapped my wife and my unborn child, even though I left and withdrew from his life. I left him everything, but it still wasn’t right. What else did he want? Emily was mine. I wouldn’t leave her to anyone. I was fighting for her, as I wasn’t willing to lose her, too. Mary caused me enough pain. Then, when I saw Emily lifeless, it was cruel.I knew for sure where he was hiding, and I wasn’t afraid of him or his goons. Rather than live a panic-stricken life, then fight with my life. I was doing it for the woman I loved and for myself. I owed myself, Mary, and Emily.I raced at top speed toward the house where the bastard was holed up. I felt my blood boiling and my heart pounding with the rage I felt.When I got there, I burst through the gate, oblivious to the guards running afte
Shadows of the Past I'LL KILL HIM!
EmilyAs I stepped into the driveway in front of the house, my emotions overwhelmed me. I felt like I saw Kevin in front of me with every step. I even felt like I heard him.“I should have taken Olivia up on her offer to stay at Frank’s,” I thought angrily to myself.At Olivia’s wedding, I felt like all that wound had healed, but I realized there was still a flame smoldering in the depths of my heart.Mike got to know me very well and realized right away that the past broke my peace. I feared for a second that I might be overcome with jealousy, but I soon realized that Mike was not that kind of man. To my relief, Mike realized he was the only one I loved, but that the wounds of the past still hurt. Still, he knew, or at least I hoped he knew, that no one and nothing had any place between us. I only wanted him in my life!I opened the door carefully, as I had the wedding night scene in my eyes and in my ears. I could hear, like a melody on repeat, Kevin’s words that I had heard when I
Shadows of the Past I'LL TAKE THAT RISK
KEVINI wish I could have seen my idiot brother’s face when Eddy shot his girlfriend. Actually, his mistress was because she was still my wife.“Honey, please don’t get up. You’re still in a delicate state.” I hated being nagged, especially by Susan. She’d always been a nag who thought by throwing herself on my bed she’d have me in her clutches like a puppy. Except her plans didn’t coincide with mine, so I quickly chased her away. “You must be cautious, as you’re still weak. You’ve had a very serious accident and you haven’t fully recovered,” she continued, rousing me from my reverie.“Leave me! Get lost!” I yelled at her.“But ....” she tried to apologize in a trembling voice. I honestly had more important things to do than listen to her.“What don’t you get? I said leave!” I yelled at her again.“Kevin!” she said and walked closer to me. She tried to stroke my cheek, but I got so annoyed that I hit her across the face with all my strength. She looked at me with wide, questioning eye
Shadows of the Past FINALLY GOING HOME
Emily“Thanks for everything, baby. I loved the concert so much and especially the dedication you gave me,” I told her flushed.“What? Were you still in a coma?” he asked, surprised.“I don’t know how to explain, but I could hear everything. I wanted to wake up, but something was drawing me into a distant, pure world, something dreamlike. It felt so good there, but I was sad about your suffering. I don’t know if it was all real or just dreams, but I felt present in two totally different worlds,” I tried to explain.Mike smiled gently. He struck my cheek, then lifted my left hand and kissed it. The engagement ring gleamed beautifully in the beating sunlight that streamed nonchalantly in through the large parlor window.“Never mind what it was. You’re here with me now and that’s the most important thing right now. I love you infinitely wonderful woman!” he told me.His daily care helped me recover faster than the doctors expected. They always said that love works wonders, and that I was
