Vera's POVWalking into the music room everywhere was dead silent. I held mother's book close to me like it was the only thing I had that was stable right now. I opened it and flipped to a slow and passionate song as I set it in front of me, taking a seat on the piano bench. I had found out num was a pianist and she composed her own tunes. I was so thankful to aunt for making me take piano classes. It made me feel closer to mum. I wish I knew her. I started to play a slow and sad tune depicting the way I felt I didn't know when tears started falling down my cheeks. I felt someone's presence close to me. I laid my head on his shoulder once he sat down next to me. Placing his hand on the other side of the keyboard we played the song in a duet and it brought more tears to my eyes as I couldn't hold it. He cupped my face in his hands"I'm sure she misses you too doll"Julius wiped my tears and kissed my eyes. I wiped my eyes sniffling. I hugged him and he wrapped his hands a
Julius's POVVera has been a little distant off recent and I had no idea why. I had a feeling it could be because I had been spending most of my time at work and not with her, so today I planned to get off work early and spend some quality time with my doll. I got into my car ready to drive home when my phone rang"Lexi? "I spoke bringing the phone up to my ear"Come to the hospital. It's Vera"My heart started racing as Lexi put down the phoneWas there something wrong with my doll? Was that why she has been distantI took off to the hospital driving like a maniac not bothering to consider the traffic lights or constant horns from other drivers. I needed to be with my doll. Ariving at the hospital I rushed in and met Lexi in front of the room I was told Vera was in. "What happened!? "I asked panicking "We were at homeShe said she was feeling dizzy and I went to get her some water but when I got back she had fainted on the floor"My heart sank and I was scared out of shitl
Julius's POV"The meeting is by 5pm tomorrowBetter get those files on my table by tomorrow morning" I was getting angry at this point .Aldonis has been acting up lately.Yes he is one of my strongest men and most loyal,heck he is even my right hand but this incompetence will cost us alot if it continues.Despite being his brother I am also his boss so calling him out on things like this is only right."Okay boss"I let out a frustrated sigh, hanging up and sinking back into my seat."Remember the dinner Julius"Dad's calm,deep voice came from beside me and I rolled my eyes at his tone. It was like that of a parent reminding his kid to brush his teeth"Father I can't cancel the meeting I'll loose millions" This wasn't something I was going to discuss .We had this conversation three days ago when I received this partnership proposal and it just so happened to be on the same day as the dinner with Mr Vladislav and his family. Great!"You can't miss this dinner either Julius" Know
Vera's POV"Don't come in here!I don't want you to catch the flu too!"Nina's voice boomed from behind her closed door."But I can take care of youI have a bowl of chicken soup with me!" I shouted back to her looking down at the bowl of soup in my hands that had steam rising from it haven prepared it a few minutes ago."No noDon't worry about it.I-i can take care of myself. Mum is here to take care of me ,go to school"I remained quiet and bit on my lower lip thinking.Should I leave Nina in this condition and go to school?Or I should stay and take care of her?She wouldn't even let me see her.I had come by her room an hour ago to find out why she wasn't here yet.Luios was already waiting at the door to take us to school like he always does but 30 mins of waiting and Nina hadn't come down yet"Nina isn't here yet"Luios said for the fifth time now and I was getting worried,well more irritated then worried to be honest. He had a black cup of coffee in his hands with a leg place
Julius's POVI shifted all my meetings and appointments an hour forward. The last thing I wanted was to go late to this o - so important dinner. I was still skeptish about this dinner.Why father would put so much importance into sitting and eating is what confused me the most.I just returned from my 3pm meeting and was sitting behind my deskI had to leave the office by 4:30 to reach home and get ready for the dinner at 6.Meaning I was definitely going to miss the important partnership meeting."Boss"Aldonis pushed my glass office door open with half of him already in my office ."Come in"He walked in with folders of files in his hands and came to the front of my table setting them down."Boss said I should make sure you leave on time"He had his hands behind his back and was chest out in his usual posture.He had one an all black suit with Bluetooth headphones in his right earI sighed and raked a hand in my hair."I'll be out soon I just have one more meeting"I stood up
Vera's POVI stared into a pair of grey eyes wondering who this stranger was. I could sense he was no ordinary man for the tailored Armani suit he wore spelled wealth, his stature and body language all screamed power, dominance and affluence. He was standing so close to me his breath was fanning my face. He was rather tall,I was short in comparison as I was only at his shoulder level. I opened my mouth to speak when light came from behind him."Oh goodVera your back. Come in dear"Mum came to us and pulled us both into the house by our arms as we exchanged glances. I was met with deep voices booming from the living room and hearty chuckles bouncing off the walls.Dad was sitted on one of the living room sofas and a more advanced man sat opposite Dad and...Nina!I couldn't believe my eyes.Nina was alrightBut she was sick just this morning.I was beyond confused.The strange man had grey hairs on his beard and in his neatly combed back hair.I could feel the power radiating off the t
Vera's POVI didn't see Nina for the rest of the day and I was beyond confused.Why she reacted the way she did, why she lied to me about being sick, all this was beyond me. I was hoping to ask her when I left mum and dad after our little talk but she wasn't in her room and I was too exhausted to go around the house looking, so I chose the latter and went to bed. This morning I had hoped to see her at breakfast but she wasn't here either."MumHave you seen Nina?"Mum was applying butter with a table knife unto a slice of bread"Oh yesShe had this club meeting at school she was going for "Mum said non chalantly"This early?"How could mum let her go earlier that breakfast ."You know how your sister is.She never listens to anyone " mum dropped what she was doing. "And she doesn't want to talk to me.Ever since last night.I didn't want to force her for fear of pushing her away"I got up from my chair and walked over to mum"Don't worry mum.I'll talk to her when she gets back from
Julius's POVThe drive back home was quiet. After dad had just practically fixed my wedding I was still trying to process it .I knew he was up to something but I could have never guessed this.I didn't want to disrespect father by defying him or refusing this alliance, so I did not say anything."Vera is a beautiful and noble girl.She'll be a great addition to our family" Dad said during our drive back home." This marriage will go great.And once your finally married, I can give total control of the mafias to you"He smiled down at me and I returned his gesture . I was fine with father's choice.I really didn't care who I got married to but something about Vera did things to me that I couldn't understand. Ever since last night she has made room for herself in my thoughts. Her face had never left my mind and it was affecting my work. So many times during meetings I zoned out remembering the scene of the evening wind blowing against her hair. I needed to get a grip.When I was infor