AriaMecael had really pushed himself. Today was the last day in our two weeks honeymoon. The first day was,romantic sunrise. We stayed in exquisite water villa at song saa private island. We hit the road on the second day. We blasted music and took turns in driving. Well he took the wheel after he thought I was going to crush. The day ended with us hugging Billabung Koala at Port Macquarie.I got to swim in the Devil's pool through Zambezi river. The Victoria falls in Zambia were out of breathe. We went to Thailand. In Bangkok we made a wish for togetherness. We indulged in festivities. The date night was super romantic. The dinner was something to live for.On the capture day,which was the eight day,we went to exotic water bungalows. I did not want to relive the day ever again because feeding sharks that could easily turn me into their meal was not something I would want to do. It was exhilarating but worth the faces I made. My children would one day tease me about it,but who kno
AriaThe ride back home was unnecessarily long. Mecael had me cuddled against him. He used that to avoid me looking at his face. His muscles were so tensed that no one would believe he had an hour of massage. My breathing was steady. I listened to his heartbeat. The rythm was strong and powerful. Each thump signifying how anxious he was. The call had successfully managed to throw him in a whirlwind. I could only imagine the anxiety brewing at his pit.We landed and were escorted to the car. The driver's speed scared me to death. Whatever it was we were rushing to,I had a feeling that it was not something good.Soon as we arrived,Mecael swung the door open and stepped outside. I quickly followed behind after thanking the driver. He took on the same route. I was closely behind him. His strides were huge and I had a hard time keeping up. He swung the door open "Why did you just summon me?" His voice thundered across the room as we entered.I took a minute to examine the environment. A
Mesta"Fucking mission!" Alex cussed as he tightened his boots. "Why do we need to go when we have hired people for that work!" He continued with his grumbling."Well you could have spoke up when you were being asked to go in the first place.""As if that old man would listen to me!" He kicked his leg when the other boot refused to fir in properly."What about you Mecael?"He frowned. "What about me?""Are you coming with us or no one can tell you what to do."He checked if his gun was filled. "It's like he wants us all to die. Sending us at that stupid club where he knows all the guards will be. Did I mention how heavily armed they will be. And who's this woman we are going to rescues?" He removed the shoes that he had already wore. He switched the pair with other ones that were way lighter.I fastened the band around both my thighs. Today was one of those days where I just had to wear dresses. I resented such days. I tucked in my guns and knives. "My fighting skills are like Mecae
AriaI was driving myself to my father's place. Alex was on the Passenger side. "You wanted the truth…""I'm going to get it Alex,that's enough." I turned on the radio and increased the volume."Do you miss me?"I roll my eyes." I see you almost everyday so the chances of me missing you are pretty low."I did not see him frequently and his image rarely crossed my mind."Also if I happen to think about you,the next thought would be how to kill you because I'm good at holding grudges.""I told you i did not mean to lie to you.""Guess what? You did!" Turns out my fate with the mafias was sealed from the start.We arrive at our place. There was a red car parked outside. I parked mine beside it."Who's car is that?" I asked getting off."Don't know but it one sweet car." He whistled.The door was not locked so we walked in. Father was not in the living room. "Please don't let it be that he is drinking."I did not think he heard me till he answered."With the aroma filling the air,I do n
MecaelI starred at the woman on stage. The exact face I left at home. The eyes that begged me,that looked up to me while she was on her knees. Her hair falling around her shoulder. I watched as she moved around the stage. I listened to the cheering in the room. The claps meant for her. She swung her hips,flipped her hair,twisted her body in was in ways I did not think was possible."Holy shit." Alex murmered in the earpiece.I nodded in reply even though I know he could not see me. The song slowly faded. The people on stage went backstage."Let's go." I was already on my way. One of the bouncers stopped me on my way to the back. "I'm sorry but you can't go past this." He stood frmly blocking my way.I looked up to him as he was taller than me. I contemplated killing him or leaving him alive with half of his bones broken.Someone spoke to him through his earpiece. "Yes!" He replied." You can go in." He said to me then stepped aside.As I thought. I brushed past him. Alex was soon
Aria"Let it all out baby." Mecael mumbled as he brushed my hair.I clung onto him as I crushed. As I fell. As I broke. He did not argue,he just let me be.He had came back home tonight. He was not gone for long but it seemed to be long enough. He was not hurt in any way. At least none visible to me. When the door to our room opened and he walked in,I ran to his arms. My weight pushed against his body. He stnepped back to gain more support.I sobbed. I cried because he was back and he was safe. My tears fell because he was here and I won't have to worry about anything going wrong. He would fix everything that was not okay.He held me. Did not rush me. My sobs came to an end. I pulled away. "Are you okay?" He asked softly. I shook my head. "Want to talk about it?" I nodded. He picked me up and we cuddled in bed."It's my mom.""What?""The ash is my mom,or was…I don't know how I'm supposed to say it.""What?" He repeated. Was I not being clear enough? I was."The jar…""Yeah I remem
MecaelThe weather contradicted the whole atmosphere. Mr. Nikar had a long face. His eyes were droopy and he had dark circles around his eyes. I did not miss how his fingers tremoured when he lifted them while describing something. Aria joined me where I was talking with Mr. Nikar. Her eyes were puffy from all the crying she has been doing. The bags under her eyes were dangerously heavy. She was in a black dress and strapless heels. Yes,she mentioned the names of her shoes and clothes everyday before wearing them. Sadly today she did not say the name of the dress. Everyone else was also in black.I smiled as a way of comfort. "Thank you for coming with me." "Oh darling…" it was a two persons journey. Though I could not feel all her emotions,I could sit with her through it.The funeral was held at her place. The father wanted to be able to visit the grave each morning and every night. His home was the perfect place for that. Aria agreed to it out of the love he believed her father
MecaelThe door to the training room beeped. Alex walked in with…"Are those…swords?" I asked biting back a laugh.He raised his eyebrows polinting to the corner father stood in."Who even uses a sword in a fight nowadays?" He smirks and shrugs nonchalantly.loved how easy going he was but most of the times the trait only pissed me off."You are not here to catch up." The impatient voice thundered across the room. Father had a problem with everything and if there was none then be ncertain he was going to find it.Mesta rolls her eyes and sighs. "Let's train." She pulls out both her knives. She spins them in her hands as she got into stance. Alex draws his swords over his head and brings them down pointing at me. "Okay,so I'm the only one who was forced to train on fists?" I asked as I threw father a nasty glare. He meets my eye challenging me to question him.I don't. It was going to be a worthless fight. "Let's train." I bend my knees dropping into a law squat. My torso retained
AriaMecael held me until I stopped crying sniveling. Still,I held onto him because I did not want him to go away.I cried because at the end of it all everything had worked out. Not all of it was perfect but it was in place.Like last month the business made a loss but it did not collapse. It stayed and this month I'm certain it will all be better.Just like our lives,bits by bit,it was all falling into place.For the last three months, everything had happened so fast and I couldn't help myself from worrying that it will all fall apart.We had bought a larger apartment where we had room for the kids to run around. Thick walls for mecael and I and a larger kitchen and office for Phoebe.Alex had finally admitted to his feelings. Though he was thrown into a turmoil when Liz proposed out of nowhere,he got after it soon enough and said yes. They had a church wedding which obviously came as a surprise to all of us.None of the boys have visited Heloriet ever since he was taken away. We rec
Aria"Mom." I yelled as I made my way into the station.Mecael met me halfway. "Babe." I felt his gaze travel past me. "They have gone to get Greg from the airport." He nodded in understanding."Lorei…she."I step past him and charged towards my mother who was screaming about Heloriet being mad.I grabbed her biceps and forced her to stand still facing me. "What do you think you're doing,mother!"Her hands held onto my arms and she shook me frantically. "Aria…Aria..tell them,tell them how he tortured me. How he ran that…that business and forced the drugs down me. Tell them everything."My eyes burned with tears and I could not understand the reason behind them.Maybe it was the fury of watching her act like this. Or the extent of truth her words held.Perhaps it was none of those but the fact that ay the back of my mind I wanted to see her drop dead.It was the feeling of me having to betray the woman who carried me for none months and also took part in my upbringing.But why should
Aria"How is he?" I asked pacing in the hall. At the same time Mecael asked about the ones who were in the hospital"I don't know. The doctors haven't come out yet." "He's okay,I guess."I stop moving. "You guess?""He keeps on repeating that he did not push them. It's day three,Aria,your mom is not awake and so is the doctor."I sigh and sit. "Can I be honest with you? I feel nothing about this situation. In real sense I feel like they both deserve it. Except for the doctor,he doesn't."He hums from the other side. "I get you babe.""Is Alex with you?""He's supposed to be there by now,also Greg and Lionne are on their way. They are almost landing if I'm not wrong."The door opens. "I'll call you later.""Bye babe. Be safe.""Doctor.""Aria? She is awake.""The man?""His chances of survival are pretty low. But we'll keep you updated.""Then how is she? Can I go in and see her?"He nodded and followed me inside."That's the only thing she's been saying. 'Ill do it. Don't kill me.' S
Aria"James,Aurora stop running around,you'll fall." I called after them as I picked up the toys they had left all over."Kiiiids." They did not stop. I sigh and place the box of toys down.The front door opens and Phoebe walks on with lots of bag."I'm not against your spending but please limit it.""Hey babe." She pokes her head around. "Aurora,James.""Auntie!" That was Aurora. She came running so fast that I feared she would slip and fall."I told you to not run." I say breaking James speed."Na-na." "Come to me baby." She picks him from me.Looking around. "Where's your husband?"I playfully hit her arm. "He's not my husband. But he's gone to meet with some people,work related."She laughs and guides the kids to the kitchen."Nothing for me?""You have your own money. Spend it before you die."I go to reply but my phone vibrates from the coffee table.She stops moving." Oh you have friends now?""Shut it,Phoebe."A new number. "Hello.""Did I ever tell you I majored in performi
HelorietMy heart thudded painfully against my chest. Sweat droplets trickled down my face,behind my neck all the way down to my back.I swallowed hard,an action that was painful as well. The temperature in the room seemed to be cold but at the same time I was so hot that I was literally burning up.My knees were on the floor and I remained there,not wanting to tempt Lorei because I was too aware of what she was capabilities.She let out a loud sigh and removed her gloves. She licked up a pair of scissors that was lying on top of the drawer.Snipping it towards me,she said, "Do you want to know what I'm going to do with this?"No. No I did not.Her words scared me but what crepped me out even more was what she was going to do. Stabbing him to death? That would be painful. But he might survive if she happens to stab the less delicate parts,his thigh,for example.I shivered and pushed the thought further away as possible.If I think positive then everything else will be positive. My s
Lorei"Hello babe." I greet while sipping my wine."What?" He grumbled from the other side."I'm just checking on you.""I'm not yet dead so I assume you are not done with me."I gasp faking my surprise. "Who says I want to see you six feet under. I want you alive,so alive so that you won't be able to take any more of living.""I've already seen what you have succedes at doing,if that is what you want to confirm."A chuckle escapes my mouth. "I know you've seen it. I mean,I went out of my way to ensure they aired it,I did all that for you.""Geez,thanks.""You're welcome." I place the glass down and get to my feet. I swing slowly to where the other man was seated,tied up on a chair."Are you asleep,Heloriet?""What? No,I am tired.""Don't care." I tap on the man,waking him up. "I have someone who I am sure you'd love to hear from.""Unfortunately,I have no one.""Really? Think again, Heloriet. Think carefully." I speak slowly allowing him to soak in every word and get the weight of it
MecaelShe had said no to us moving in together. Well,it was not a direct no. She asked me to give her time.I agreed to that and that is why we are here seated on a date.James and Aurora are with their aunt who is also their godmother,Phoebe. Yes,she want it all."Why do you keep looking at me like that?"I smile. "I missed you and I'm happy that we are here like this…together.""I'm glad.""So what do you do nowadays that you gave up on the,you know.""I went into real estate.""Um,wow…I,I'm surprised.""I know. Greg was the one who helped me as he has a social life. Him moving also worked for my best.""I see." She drunk her wine. "How is Lionne, haven't talked to him for a while.""The boy is flourishing. He even went into modeling and–"She chocked on her food. "Wait. Wait wait wait. You mean Lionne,the Lionne that I know?""Everyone gave that reaction.""But it's good for him.""Yeah…" she was now playing with her food. "You're full." I noted."Mh.""Let's go to your place?"O
AriaAin't no way.After years of not seeing each other we meet casually at a park. What a coincidence.The beat my heart was currently playing was faster than any beat I've ever heard in all the music I have come across."I quit drinking." He announces after a long stretch of eyes fixated on each other."Good…I…I'm proud of you."He gave me a beaming smile with the corner of his eyes forming wrinkles. "Yeah." He chuckled. "Thank you."I cleared my throat. "You were with James. Thank you for looking out for him." "He got hurt. I'm sorry about that."I look at James. "Happens to the best of us.""I love his eyes." Of course he loves his eyes. The pairs are exactly the same. James took most of his features,like all of them. The eyes,face,hair,how his lips curl up in a smile.He held the girls hand. "This is Aurora."I smiled as I repeated the name.The bubbly child stepped forward and outstretched her tiny arm to me.I took it."Aurora. I'm a princess."Mesta was pregnant,that much I
HelorietI called him. I gathered all the courage I've packed and called him.I glance at the clock. Turning away I realize I had not registered the time,so I checked again.Only an hour remaining. One hour and he'll be here.After watching the news for more times that usual,I headed to my bedroom. The rest of the time was spent with me in bed feeling pathetic and regretting all my life choices.A knock came and the knob turned."I'm okay now,you can leave." I say under the blankets.I heard his low chuckle as he came closer. The weight shifted on the left side. A soft hand landed on my arm."I saw it.""It's bad but I have dealt with it. You can go.""I need you to look at me.""No."Silence.I sigh and uncover my face. He uses his finger to turn my head into his direction."I'm not crying." I say avoiding his eyes. "Is that's what you are looking for.""How have you dealt with it?"Good question.I had no answer.I sat upright. "Wanna have sex?" I lean in,my hand resting on his th