NARRATOR (SABASTINE's Villa)The screeching sound of the car tires sniffing the sudden halt of the car as Sabastine storms off from the car while his sister follows suit.Without looking back at her, not anybody he began to March towards the front door, his furrowed eyebrow evidence of anger."You are not looking very well," his sister said looking at him intensely as he forced a smile."It's nothing Florence, you need to rest," he said rubbing his head and avoiding looking at her."You are avoiding the topic again aren't you?" she asked with a raised brow and her hands folded together."I can assure you everything is under control," He bluntly lied as she stared at him not believing a single thing he says, she nodded before walking away to her room."Please have enough rest," he said as she continued to walk away."Luke?" he called looking to make sure she was no longer in sight as his assistant appeared from nowhere."Sir," a sterned faced fellow with glasses answered.On seeing Sa
(Luna's pov)The drive to his workplace was rather too far from the hospital, thankfully the music playing killed the awkwardness, for the first time ever it was just us alone riding.I was thinking we will never reach it till I suddenly began to recognize the road."Suddenly seems far today," I said "This is a different route," he said casually getting out of the car, did he seriously intentionally follow the long route, no wonder he turned on the music.I got down too watching as he handled his keys over before turning to look at me."Why are you always away from me?" he asked with a raised brow "you move fast and I hardly keep up," I replied watching as a cover of his cheeks curled in, he stretched his hand to me pulling me close to him, he was quick with it but my heart still remains quicker and undefeated."That was smooth," I said masking my awareness as I heard him chuckle almost like music to my ears, I wonder if the whole of today is among the things I am supposed to forget
..."I believe you already know, but my wife," Max said sort of introducing me to the meeting while my eyes remained glued to Hervey who in turn had her eyes on me.She looked different but it was her, she was dressed in cooperate and she appears to have gotten a really big chop on her hair which is now very short.I am not very what my role is here but Max kept nudging perhaps for me to say something but her appearance did through me off a lot. I finally managed to tear my eyes away from her as I looked to take in the faces of others, there were six in total, Hervey and another lady being the only woman with the rest being middle-aged men."What is the meaning of this?" one of the men asked at the same moment Max made me sit on the chair near him "Isn't it obvious? Why are you here? it's not for business but because of exactly what you are seeing," he said sarcastically I almost raised an eyebrow because the man in question he was answering to looks significantly older than him but
NARRATOR (SABASTINE)Sabastine's brow furrowed as he parked his car along the side of the road. He glared at the towering building complex before him, prison. A grim reminder of the past he couldn't escape. The air was thick with tension, and his mood was as sour as the memories that haunted him.Stepping out of the car, his footsteps echoed in the silent surroundings. The gravel crunched beneath his shoes, a stark contrast to the heavy silence that enveloped the area. As he closed the car door, the metallic clank seemed to resonate with the iron bars of the prison gates that loomed ahead.He took a deep breath, his chest tight with anxiety. His eyes were fixed on the entrance, his jaw clenched as he steeled himself for what lay ahead. The sky above was overcast, casting a dull light that seemed to intensify the gloominess of the scene.Approaching the prison gates, his heart raced, and a shiver crawled down his spine. The cold, unyielding metal seemed to welcome him back to a place
(Luna's pov)Going back into the meeting room became another challenge and I am not ready to embark on that."How about waiting at his office?" His secretary said breaking the long silence that accompanied me as I sat alone on the long bench, Hervey had left after giving me a piece of her mind.And in all honesty, I do not know where our friendship lies now, no matter how I try to twist it, I am marrying a man she was supposed to be with anyway.It's crazy how small the big city suddenly feels and how connected everybody is like a full circle is coming together, who knows who else I randomly meet that is close to Maximilian in a mysterious way, now I have a bite of fear within me, the world of the rich is certainly complicated and not necessarily one to indulge in."What do you say?" His secretary said again bringing back from the world of thoughts."That would do," I said forcing a smile to ease the awkwardness."Hope he wouldn't mind," I asked while she smiled warmly "Why would he
(Max's Pov)The soft glow from the window painted the room in a warm, inviting light. Luna and I sat side by side on the bed, the weight of the day's events fading into the background as it seems like we are looking for solace in each other's presence. Our shoulders brushed lightly, a subtle connection that remainded me of the hug we shared.I reached out, my fingers grazing her arm in a gentle caress. But as quickly as the touch was initiated, she shifted slightly, pulling away almost imperceptibly. A flicker of confusion passed through me, my heart skipping a beat as I wondered if I had misread the moment. I cleared my throat, searching for words to break the silence that had suddenly settled between us."Are you okay?" I asked softly, my voice carrying a hint of concern, I have come to kmow and see the side of me she likes.She turned her head, her eyes meeting mine briefly before darting away. A small smile played at the corners of her lips, a facade that seemed to belie the turmo
...(Maximilian cont'd)Her voice, tinged with frustration and anger, filled the air like a storm gathering strength. Her words crashed against me, each sentence a wave that threatened to engulf me in its intensity. I watched as her brows furrowed, her lips forming sharp lines that mirrored the sharpness of her words. And yet, even in the midst of her anger, there was something undeniably endearing about the way she expressed herself.Her eyes blazed, a fire ignited by disappointment and hurt. I tried to focus on her words, to understand the depth of her emotions, but a part of me was captivated by the fierce determination in her gaze. As she spoke, her hands gestured animatedly, punctuating her words with sharp movements that underscored the weight of her frustration.Of course I already figured out that Seraphina lied but I rather her leash out on me like this.A small smile tugged at the corner of my lips, an involuntary reaction to the contrast between her fiery expression and the
(Luna's pov)The words hung in the air like a surreal echo, and I stared at Max, trying to gauge his expression for any sign of a jest. A faint smile tugged at his lips, and for a split second, I thought he was kidding. My heart raced with a mixture of amusement and confusion, my mind grappling to comprehend the weight of what he had just said."You're joking, right?" I blurted out, a nervous laugh bubbling up. The mere thought of being pregnant was so far from my reality that I couldn't help but assume it was a playful tease, a way to catch me off guard.Max shook his head earnestly, his eyes locking onto mine with an intensity that erased any doubts I might have had. "No, Luna, I'm not joking. The doctor told me when we were at the hospital a few days ago."The laughter faded, replaced by a rush of emotions that surged through me like a tidal wave. The shock registered, and my hand instinctively moved to rest over my stomach as if to protect myself from the sudden surge of realizati