AriaI rushed into the base. The guards glanced at me and looked straight ahead. I swung every door wide open but did not meet anyone."Where are they?" I asked one of the guards."In the basement.""Okay,thank you." I rush to head to the basement. I stop midway figuring out I have never been there before. I turn back. "please escort me." I request him trying to sound polite.He bowed and led the way. I followed. It took a lot of self control on my side to not lush him or curse at him for not being fast enoughHe stopped at the corridor and pointed to a black door at the end of the dark corridor."Thank you." I run over and got in without knocking.Everyone in the room turned to me. I swallow and step forward locking the door behind me. I breath in deeply feeling suffocated at the attention I had brought upon myself.Mecael stood tall, his shoulders rolled back and arms crossed over his chest. His muscles flexed beneath the white shirt he was wearing. His hair was messy and two strand
Mecael"The fuck?!" Aria screamed and jumped backwards.I was on my knees,my hands clasped in front of me. My head was bowed as I could not bring myself to meet her eyes. I did not have it in me to see the anger and hatred in them. "I'm sorry…""This is insane." Her hands waved in the air. She observed me for a while then begun pacing up and down. Both her hands were placed on her waist."What–""Please forgive me." My voice was strained as I hurt inside. If only I had known that he was his father then I never would have pulled the trigger. My fists would not have marked his face. The hot needles I used to carve his skin,none of those would have happened. But they had and I cannot change that fact.She suddenly came to a stop."Why?" It came out with her breathe."I killed your father." I state without adding anything else. I had no explanation as to why I had done it. I was sent,but that was not enough. I never understood what father had against the man because the two were not eve
AriaThe silence in the room was so loud that I wanted to wear earmuffs to shut it out. The air was thick with uncertainty. Mesta had visibly shifted to charge at Alex,luckily,Mecael got a hold of her before she did so. Mecael's body was tensed meaning he was afraid of what Alex was planning to spit. Mr. Heloriet's jaw clenched and unclenched.Alex tipped his head back. The grin plastered on his face never leaving it's place."So…" he begun weakly. I did not understand how he managed to speak in such a situation. "Are you going to tell them or should I?" His grin widened."Please, humor us." Mr. Heloriet offered."No." Mecael's firm voice filled the room. "You have only thirty minutes remaining and you'll be feeling pain. We need to get you to the doctor.""No need. I don't think I'll be alive by then." Alex stated nonchalantly.Mecael snorted but did not attempt to argue."Okay…" he moved on the floor till he got close enough to the wall to be able to rest his head against it. With
MecaelAria's phone had beeped when we were with Mesta,since then she had been avoiding my gaze. We shared the same bed but she squeezed herself on one end. I had gone to two missions but she did not insist to accompany me to either of them.Tonight,she was going to tell me what the problem was. I needed to know for me to be able to fix it. If it's someone who was bothering her then she had to tell me. Getting rid of whoever it was won't take much energy or time.The bathroom knob turned. She walked out already dressed in her pajamas. White sweats and a grey jumper. Her hair fell behind her back dried and oiled. She never once oiled her hair before bed. It was clear that she was buying time so I'd fall asleep."Oh,you're still awake." She said closing the door."I am." "Okay." She stretched on the 'a'I sat upright. "Aria…we need to talk.""What?" She stopped rumpaging in the closet. "What do we need to talk about?" She scratched the back of her neck."Sit." I tapped on the bed besid
MecaelI pulled her closer to me. Her blue eyes dazed into my green ones. I found the corner of my lips tugging upwards. She giggled."Why are you smiling like that?" She asked nudging me playfully.The strings of my heart pulled so tightly that I had to run my hand on my chest to try and ease the feeling. "Like what?" "Like you're in love with me." She buried her head in my chest as soon as the statement left her mouth.I chuckled and kissed her head. "Because I do." I replied honestly.I loved her so much that it hurt. That some day I was bound to go insane."Don't ever leave me." I pulled her back just enough to be able to see her face. "Don't go away from me." I kissed her forehead. "Don't…" my voice broke. I wrapped my arms around her waist and pulled her to me. Hers encircled my neck. Her lips met mine in a soft yet passionate kiss. A kiss of need and wants. Explaining everything I could not tell her in words.Her fingers tugged in my hair. She gently pulled. My hands cupped
Aria"Hell no,Mesta. We've been through this already!" Mecael yelled putting his gun down and throwing his hands around in the air.Mesta had walked in the armour room while Mecael was getting ready for their next mission. He was to be accompanied their men since Alex was not back in shape.I did not know the details but it was not going to be so dangerous. He said he won't get out without a wound or two but he promised not to die. That was all that mattered. Him coming back to me."And every time I never agreed with you." Mesta replied in a bored tone.Mecael exhales deeply. "You don't get it,do you?""No. You are the one who doesn't get it. So I'm going to this mission and that's final." She takes off her jacket.Mecael grabs it and throws it around her shoulder. "Here's a fun fact,you're pregnant."Mesta turned while rolling her eyes. "And here's a fun one as well,even disabled people are capable.""You are not disabled." Mecael grumbled."Exactly."Mecael gasped. "You make no sens
Aria"W–what are you talking about,Mesta. My mom died. You…" my voice was shaky. My body trembled as I stood there looking at Mesta. "You attended the funeral."She tsked shaking her head. "Sadly."I blinked rapidly as the tears that burnt my eyes fell on my cheeks. I wanted to believe what she was telling me. Still I did not want it to be true. I was torn between two parts of myself that greatly contradicted the other."Mesta." Mecael growled in a cold voice.My mother should not be alive. If so then father would kill her the moment he hears the news. I could not wrap my head around attending another funeral. But if it's true that she is alive then I can get all the answers I need. "How did you know?" She chuckled. "I always know, babes."The intensity in the room shifted. Mecael glared at Mesta. Mesta stood there grinning sheepishly. I turned to my husband for assurance. "Is this true?" He blinked at me. "Tell me it isn't true." More tears flowed. "Tell me Mesta is messing with m
AlexI closed my eyes, breathing in and out. I counted to a hundred then counted again till I lost track of my counting. I still couldn't believe that my father had it in him to do what he did. I knew he was ruthless but to his son…bile rose to my throat. I struggled to swallow. A hot tear burnt my left eye. I opened my eyes allowing the ball to fall. I sighed and shut my eyes tight again.My arm hurt. Like real pain. My brain knew that I was under anesthesia but the other part clung to the pain I felt after the drugs had worn out that time. The burning pain. The stings. How something that had happened hours ago felt like it took place only a second ago.I brought my other arm around my belly. My fingers grabbed my shirt and clung to it.I still couldn't get over it. The pain was too much to bear. I coiled to my side. I brought my knees close to my chest.I hugged myself with one arm and I broke down crying. My chest twisted and turned and I did not know how to remove what I was fe
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