Chapter 26
“It's okay. I can pull them on for one more year.” Saul dusted away the shoes with his handkerchief and gave out a full blown smile towards Sophia. “I made this for you. It is a heart which lights in red when you press a button behind it. My heart blooms like this when I am with you. So I brought this for you.”
“Is it?” Sophia took it from him with joy and pressed the button.
“Do you like it?” He asked and her eyes were filled with tears when she nodded to him.
“Don’t cry.” He insisted and wiped her tears away. “Give that to me.” He brought out a chain from his pants pocket and attached it to the heart. “
Chapter 27A girl trusted him so blindly and what did he give to her in return? Deceit and treachery. Even the name with which he introduced himself to her is duplicate. His whole life in the university is a lie.That platinum chain about which she turned so emotional was something he acquired in a matter of few seconds. He had never given importance to money until her. One phone call, a cash withdrawal of a few thousands from his dad’s account, a few minutes of time spent on the internet and the deal was done. His father was not even going to ask him why he withdrew such an amount of money.Those millions that Saul spent for Sophia are only pennies for his father. On the other hand his girl is crying because he spent a fortune on her by sacrificing his edu
Chapter 28A month laterSophia was in huge chuckles as she reached Saul and twirled them around. “What happened? Why are you so happy?” Saul asked her, puzzled.“A surprise. I bought two tickets for both of us to a weekend delight at a local club nearby. Wear something new. We are going to have a lot of fun.” She cheered and then suddenly turned serious. “Wait, do you have a good pair of trousers and a shirt or I can buy you one.”Saul nodded. “Don’t worry. I have got one which I stored for days like this. But why did you buy those tickets? They might have cost a fortune. We could have gone to some pocket friendly restaurant and had dinner.”
Chapter 29“You are gin-soaked, far away to note what dirty things he was doing to you.” He growled in anger.The club manager immediately rushed to the spot. “What's happening here?”“I was casually dancing with her and this guy hit me for no reason.” The flirt complained before wiping the blood which dropped from his nostrils.“If you're so possessive about your girlfriend and no man shouldn't dance near her, you shouldn't bring her to the club.” He accused Saul and the buzz started between the crowd.“It's far away from going close to her. You were about to touch her breasts when I pulled you away. Do
Chapter 30Though she tried hard Sophia could not get any information on what happened the night she got drunk. Saul wouldn't even leave her a clue. Tired, she quit the matter.Two days laterSaul was waiting for Sophia in their usual place. “I am sorry for coming late, I couldn't finish the assignment yesterday because I was having a headache, so I had to complete it today in the college for the submission.” Sophia ran to him and spoke breathlessly.“Is it still painful?” Saul ignored everything that she spoke previously and asked, pointing to her head with concern.Sophia shook her head, extending her lips. “Not a
Chapter 31“What are you saying? I'm just a normal guy who could get into the London school of Business purely through his grades.” In a way Saul was right. His father did not use his reputation to get him a seat in the famous institution. He got it solely by proving his merit.Sophia waved it away. “I was just joking with you. Why did you take it so seriously?”She looked around. “So is this a surprise that I was waiting to know? I hope the owner of this house is not a female that I have to start bothering.” She asked him with questioning eyes.Saul raised his hands in surrender and lied. “No you don't have to worry. He is my dear friend from school days.”
Chapter 32In a way Saul was right about Sophia’s father. Since the beginning he did not have good vibes about Lawrence. “Sophia, I have investigated your boyfriend. Are you in your senses to think of marrying that beggar from the streets? You must always remember you are the sole heir of Holiday Wines, the most famous company all over northern America. Greg neither holds the status to which we belong nor will he be able to breathe in this high class society. You put a dog on a throne and ask him to rule the kingdom, he will piss on it and run away because he doesn’t realize the importance of kingship.”“Dad!” Sophia called him with alarm but Lawrence continued being the nonsensitive man he has always been.His father is an ordinary wine d
Chapter 33Few hours laterSaul got dejected after he saw Sophia reject his proposal. Was that all only an act to get good grades? He never expected her to fall so low. Saul felt extremely low and thought he had nothing left in life to live. That night he took drinks one after the other without a calculation. His feet became wobbly and mind hazy. It was late in the night and he started to walk back to his room alone in the lonely street.Saul did not want Hendrix and his security to be around him. Sophia had already seen him in the club that night. But thankfully she doesn't remember anything because she was drunk. He wanted to explain to her everything about him clearly before questions corner her mind.Despi
Chapter 34One became two and two became three. Repeated surgeries were performed on Saul to give him a comely, scarless face. Saul had to stay in the hospital for six long months with a bandage on his face. It was nothing less than a hell for him. Finally it was the time to open the bandage and Scarlet was extremely worried about his reaction to the new look. Just as she imagined, Saul yelled looking at himself in the mirror.Scarlet tried to pacify him. “It's okay son, God has been kind to us and you have recovered fully. Be happy for the new life you got.” She tried to boost his morale.“You think I should be a happy mom? Death is preferable to me than acquaint myself with this unknown guy who is staring at me through this mirror.” He took the wate
Chapter 82“Greg Warner is still breathing. Why did you hide the truth from me?” Sophia held the collar of Saul transforming to a fire emitting virago. “Did you know he is alive even before our wedding?” Her eyes searched his orbs for answers and she got them clear and loud.“You're a liar, a betrayer and a disloyal partner. I hate you.” She screamed and turned around ready to pack her suitcase and walk out of the house.Only then Saul came back to the present. The awareness dawned on him like an ear tearing thunder. And then his mind started to function again. “Stop there.” He forced a laugh.“What are you doing? Are you going to pack your clothes and leav
Chapter 81“I'm sorry to disturb you at this late hour sir. Mr Liam Colon escaped from the prison cell.” The officer informed Saul.“What? How could you be so negligent? My wife and I already told you how dangerous he could be. He almost raped her without a third person coming to know despite we having such a huge security. Shouldn't you be taking extra care in guarding such a malicious criminal?” The hitherto calm and happy emotions of Saul were replaced by a storm of annoyance.“I'm sorry sir. Mr Liam called for nature's call and went to the washroom. Close by we are having construction work going on using drilling machines. Because of the sound the jailer couldn't hear the breakage of the glass. When he didn’t see him come out of the wa
Chapter 80“We have received this information from a public telephone. I have no idea who called.” The officer walked to Saul, removed the handcuffs and nodded to him as a goodbye.Saul pressed the remote to lock the door and walked to Sophia for a hug. “Relax. We will soon find out who is the root cause of this issue.”Sophia took out her head from his chest and looked up at him. Saul can read her eyes even in his sedation. In the state of sobriety, she is an open book.Those pulchritudinous eyes were filled with desire. She needs him. So did he. But the issue in hand was of pivotal importance. Saul held her neck and pulled her face closer to him to capture her lips. The kiss screamed, desir
Chapter 79“What? How did he escape from the warehouse torture cell? How did the police get to know about all this and how did they enter my private area without my permission? And above all why am I getting to know all this now?” Saul asked Van, going utterly angered.“It is obvious, there is someone who knows about his whereabouts and informed the cops about him. This person also knows you will not allow him to live for long. To grant him life, I think he sent him to a prison cell.” Van stated diplomatically.“Who could know Liam’s whereabouts other than me and my security staff?”“Maybe we have a mole among the security guards themselves?” Van projected his po
Chapter 78“These stones are way back from 2017. How come you collected them from such a long time when you met me just six months ago?” She twirled the stone in her hand back and forth and looked at him for answers.For a couple seconds Saul was blank trying to fetch a suitable reply. And then his eyes twinkled like two eternity jewels dipped in snow. “Because I have the same hobby. We match in several ways that is why we are wife and husband with the best compatibility.”“Is it so?” Sophia went on her tippy toes and kissed his nose with mischief dancing in her almond shaped eyes that were a fire with passion. She bit her lip and her optics gradually brushed down reaching his lips.
Chapter 77“What?” Saul asked before he turned stunned and speechless.After hearing Liam the grip on his phone weakened and the instrument fell from his hands.“Psst, you are such an emotional crested cuckoo. Even after being in the mafia for so many years, you are so pussy whipped. You need to make your heart steel so that you don't get surprised when you hear news like this.” He twisted his lips in mockery. “Come on, sit here, you need to know more.” He tapped the place beside him for Saul.“You asshole, how dare you command my son?” Carson took a step forward gritting his teeth to beat him. But Saul stopped putting his hand forward as an indication. An unsaid conve
Chapter 76“I'm sorry Mr Campbell, you lost your baby in this mishap.” The physician confirmed after checking upon Sophia.“A baby?” Saul asked, holding the hand of Sophia for support. She was his strength in hard times despite lying unconsciously on the bed.“Don’t you know your wife was pregnant?” The doctor asked, giving her an injection.Saul had no words to say. His feet were about to give up as he took a chair and sat on it. “Mr Campbell, are you alright?” The doctor asked with concern as he saw Saul’s face turn colorless in a matter of a few seconds.He could only manage a nod as his speech
Chapter 75Few hours ago“I have a suspicion that Greg is not dead. Saul didn't indulge in giving me any information, but I got the clue from his conversation.” Lawrence spoke to Liam with a grimace.“Have you gone nuts or are you drunk?” How can Greg be alive? The truck driver gave us the proof of the accident. We saw him bleeding in the location. The doctors confirmed he is dead and we buried him with our own hands. How can there be a slip? That bastard is very clever. He was only trying to deviate you from the topic.” Liam spoke to Lawrence in irritation.“I don't think so, there is a missing piece in this jigsaw puzzle. I saw the truth in his eyes. He would have surely d
Chapter 74No sooner did she touch the bouquet, water sprinkled on her face with happy birthday music.“What the…” She looked around and there he was standing after coming out from behind the door. “Liam?” Sophia asked, surprised.“Happy Birthday dear friend. How are you?” He hugged her and kissed her cheek. Sophia went static with his touch. Liam didn't like it but he hid the pain behind a smile.“Sweet Jesus, I was so frightened when I saw nobody around. Where are the bodyguards? How did you come inside the house without any hindrance from the security? She spoke bewildered.“Ms Campbell, don't