As soon as the two of them enter the mall, Mariah saw people looking at them. She saw a few girls drooling over Adam.“Omg, he’s so handsome,” Mariah heard one of them whispering. Mariah rolled her eyes and looked at Adam, who was unbothered by any of the things going around him.“So what now? What are we here to buy?” Mariah asks hoping Adam would give him a proper answer.“We’re here to buy clothes and shoes,” Adam looks at her, “and everything you need. Pete told me that you struggled with dresses Mrs.Sally gave you as they’re too tight for you.”“Oh! I thought it wasn’t noticeable,” Mariah says with embarrassment.Just as Adam is about to comfort Mariah, that it isn’t her fault, a lady stops them. “Sir, would you like to visit our jewelry shop,” she points at the shop right beside her, “We sell beautiful couple rings as well.”“Oh no! No, we’re not a couple. You’ve misunderstood something,” Mariah explains quickly as her cheeks turn red while Adam tries to control his smile. He’
“It’s beautiful, isn’t it?” Mariah says while looking at the waves splashing on the sand and the moon shining above. “Yes, yes it is,” Adam replies, but he’s not looking at the view in front of him, he’s looking at Mariah who’s standing beside him. Adam has been stealing glances at her all day, his plan to stay away from her failed badly. He wants to be with her for every second of his life because feels comfortable around her, she feels like home to Adam, something he never had. He studied abroad all his life, his father didn’t want to involve him with any kind of mafia and when his mother died, the world collapsed for him, the ground beneath him felt heavier than ever before. He had no one to call his own, no place to call home. He didn’t realize when he turned into the ruthless mafia that he is now and he never knows when he’d be taking his last breath. The only thing he’s sure about is that he can’t handle to loose anyone anymore, definitely not Mariah, the one who saved him.
“Adam?”, Mariah says softly and all the darkness in Adam’s life vanished in that moment. He felt alive.Adam’s eyes widen and he looks at Mariah in disbelief. This is the very first time he heard Mariah say his name. It’s not that Adam hasn’t thought of Mariah calling his name out loud, he has, about a million times, but he didn’t expect his heart would go crazy like this.“Hmm?” He wants to hear it again, he wants Mariah to say his name again and again. “It was not your fault, Adam!” Mariah whispers, “It was not your fault.”Adam has been blaming himself his whole life for what happened that day, for what could have happened if the her sister never jumped in front of him to sacrifice her life in return for his life. He was never able to forgive himself, no one was there to tell him that it wasn’t his fault, that it was an accident. Deep inside he wanted someone to hold him and tell his these exact words but no one did. And now Mariah’s words made him realize that he had been dying
“Excuse me!” Pete said in a loud yet polite way to the nurse at the reception to get her attention as she was busy arranging some files on the desk.“Yes? Is there anything I can help you with,” the nurse replied politely.“Umm..,” Pete hesitated for a second but then he asked the nurse if Blaire was on duty today.“ Is Dr.Blaire on duty tonight?” Pete spoke and anxiously waited for nurses reply.“Wait, let me check!”, the nurse replied and at once she opened the computer on the reception table.“She’s has a night duty today so she’ll probably be here somewhere,” the nurse said while observing Pete. Pete felt like his heart was going to explode but he didn’t understand why.Everyone in the hospital knew Blaire because of her sunshine personality and skills. The nurse knew the second he saw Pete, that he was no patient and giggled inside. Blaire never had the time to date anyone because of her busy schedule. Mariah and Blaire were known to be single besties as they never dated anyon
After Adam gave Pete a day off, he could see Mariah’s pouty face from across the room but he had to do this since she kept avoiding him and he needed to ask her if she would agree to go to Ivan’s stupid ball with him and after what happened at the beach the night before, things got even more awkward between them.Adam knocked on Mariah’s door but she didn’t answer so he entered after knocking for a while. She wasn’t in her room so Adam thought that maybe she was with his father and Nurse Sophia. Adam’s heart dropped when Nurse Sophia told him that she was with her an hour go but she noticed that Mariah wasn’t feeling well so she told her to go rest.He thought that he wouldn’t be able to forgive himself if something happened to Mariah. He rushed to inform Mason.“Adam, she didn’t disappear. She went to see the horses in the back yard with one of the bodyguards. She wanted to get some fresh air,” Mason told him not to worry since no body could harm her here. The security in this mansi
“Here, it’s a wireless ear-piece. I’ll be able to hear everything with this and know if you’re in any kind of danger. Since no device or bodyguards are allowed in that ball, it’s the only way to know that you and Dr.Mariah are safe, “Pete explains everything while connecting his own ear-piece. His laptop opened in front of him and Adam, Mason and Adelmo stood beside him listening to every detail. “Just send us a signal and I’ll be there with back-up in case anything happens,” Adelmo says in a stern voice.“It won’t be necessary, I don’t think Ivan’s that stupid to invite Ariak and announce war in his father’s hotel,” Adam declared, “There’s something else that he wants from me, it’s just not about Ariak.”“Just be careful Boss, and don’t let your guard down and take care of our Dr.Mariah,” Pete exclaimed.Adam nods and places the device in is ear. Mason puts his hand on Adam’s shoulder. He knows it’s dangerous, it’s like going into a lion’s den and no one knows what Ivan wants and wh
Adam opens the door for Mariah, and extends his hand for her to hold it. Mariah gently takes his hand and gets out of the car. Their eyes glittering behind the mask, both of them smiling ear to ear. Adam kissed Mariah’s hand and the scent of her skin was enough to drive him crazy. They forgot for a moment what they were here for and just then Adam heard Pete’s voice in his earpiece.“Boss, they’ve opened the gates. You need to be very careful, don’t let them discover your earpiece or you’ll get into trouble even before you’re inside.”And at that moment Adam wanted all this to be real, he wanted it be a normal ball where he didn’t have to worry about someone getting hurt or worse killed. Mariah understood Adam’s expression, she knew what he was thinking just by looking at him because she was also thinking the same. Their eye met and both had the same thoughts that what if they met in a normal situation and not on a road where Mariah found Adam bleeding to death because of a gunshot,
Adam revealed himself first by taking off the mask.“Are you still going to hide behind your mask,” Adam raised his eyebrow at him. Ivan scoffed and then took his mask off as well and Adam was in shock. He wasn’t the Ivan he saw in pictures or news. He was a completely different person from what Adam had expected which left him bewildered.“Speechless, huh? You really thought that the son of biggest Russian mafia would go around revealing himself. Tch tch, you got it all wrong. I heard you’re the most feared mafia man here, but I don’t see anything in you,” Ivan let out a laugh which annoyed Adam.“Did I offend you. Oops, my bad. Are you going to kill me now, huh Adam?,” Ivan continued and Adam had enough of his bullshit.“ Cut this fucking crap! I’m not here to prove anything . Tell me what’s your deal? What do you want from me and why are you helping Ariak,” Adam said while staring dead into Ivan’s eyes.“I don’t want anything from you, there’s nothing that in can’t have. But you h
Adam sat up, and Mariah helped him, sitting beside him on the bed. As they found themselves alone, Adam's demeanor hinted at emotions he was struggling to contain. Mariah, sensing the turmoil within him, waited in confusion until Adam decided to share his thoughts."At first, I thought I was dreaming. I thought I was going to die, and then I heard your voice after a while, and something triggered inside my head. And then I knew it wasn't the first time you were saving my life. It had happened before, and..." Adam paused, capturing Mariah's full attention. Their eyes met, and she noticed tears streaming down his cheek. "And all the memories came crashing down. The first time you saved my life, when I had you kidnapped, and all our time spent together at the mansion. I always felt a strange feeling that hung between us, but I wasn't quite able to grasp what it was, and now, finally, I've realized what it was..."Adam's voice faltered, and both of them were now shedding tears, the weight
In the face of Adam's persistent lack of recognition, Mariah refused to lose hope. She made a solemn decision to stand by Adam's side indefinitely, willing to endure however many years it took for him to remember. The thought of living without Adam's presence was a heavy ache in her heart, fueled by years of tears shed in the belief that her true love had been taken away. Yet, for their daughter Ella, for Adam, and for herself, Mariah was determined to stay the course.As the months passed, Mariah and Adam's bond deepened. In one conversation, Adam inquired about Ella, unaware of the pivotal role he played in her life. Mariah, cautious about revealing the complete truth, shared, "There was an incident that changed our lives, and Ella lost her father." The words hung in the air, not the whole truth but a narrative carefully crafted to navigate the delicate terrain of Adam's lost memories.Curiosity sparked in Adam's eyes, and he asked, "How was he?" Mariah's tears welled up as she gaze
Pete had to meet Mason, he had to see him with his own eyes to believe that he was alive. He had to make up for all the years that they had lost.Pete couldn't believe his eyes as he entered the cafe and saw Mason, alive and well, gazing out of the window. It felt like witnessing a miracle, a reunion he had never dared to dream of. The years of separation, the grief, all seemed suspended in that moment.Mason's eyes met Pete's, and a surge of recognition and emotion washed over them both. Without a word, Mason stood up, memories flooding back. Pete, his heart pounding, rushed toward Mason, and they embraced tightly. As they sat down, the weight of unspoken words hung in the air. There was so much to say, so many questions, yet neither of them uttered a single word for a long while. The reunion was more than just physical; it was a reconciliation of emotions, a silent dialogue that spoke volumes. Each passing moment carried the weight of unspoken apologies, gratitude for the unexpect
Pete's heart tightened as he sensed an unspoken turmoil in Mariah. "What's the matter, Mariah? Is everything alright?" he asked, his concern etched on his face. Mariah met his gaze, a smile masking the pain in her eyes. Yet, as she looked at Pete, tears welled up, and a flood of memories crashed over her—the moments with Adam, Pete, and Mason in the mansion."Ella, my sweetheart. Come here," she called her daughter, fighting to maintain composure. Mariah hugged Ella tightly, trying to shield her from the storm within. "Can you play in your room for a while? Mommy needs to talk with Uncle Pete and Aunt Blaire." Ella, sensing her mother's distress, smiled and kissed Mariah on the cheek. "Anything for you, Mommy," she replied, leaving the room.Pete exchanged a worried glance with Blaire, the heaviness of the unspoken hanging in the air. "Mariah, what's going on?" he asked softly, his voice a gentle plea for her to share the burden.As Ella skipped away to her room, Mariah took a deep br
The sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm, golden glow over the city. Mariah stood at the familiar meeting spot, her heart racing with anticipation and anxiety. Mason had asked her to meet him there, promising to take her to Adam. But there was a condition - they had to pretend to be just friends in front of Adam, a charade of normalcy to shield him from the complexities of their past.As Mason approached, Mariah could see the concern etched in his eyes. He gently squeezed her hand, offering reassurance in his touch. "Remember, Mariah, we have to be careful. Adam's mind is fragile right now. We don't want to overwhelm him."Mariah nodded, her throat tight with the emotions she was trying to suppress. "I understand, Mason. I'll do whatever it takes to help him."They walked together towards the house Mason and Adam had been living for years. Mariah's steps felt heavy, each one carrying the weight of the unknown. The journey was filled with silence, both lost in their thoughts. M
Mariah's hand trembled as she reached out to touch Mason's shoulder. Her voice, barely a whisper, called his name into the air, a mixture of hope and fear hanging in the space between them. Mason slowly turned, his face shrouded in shadow.As he turned around, Mariah's breath caught in her throat. It was Mason, but not the Mason she remembered. He looked different, he had a scar on his forhead."Mason?" she called out tentatively, her voice barely audible over the din of the street.Mason turned around, his eyes widening in astonishment. He recognized Mariah instantly, and a mix of emotions flickered across his face—surprise, happiness, and a tinge of sadness. He couldn't believe his eyes, he never thought he'd be seeing her again like this."M...Mariah," Mason said, his voice filled with surprise. Mariah's voice quivered as she spoke, her eyes never leaving his face. "You're....you're alive.We thought you were gone. How... how is this possible?""We can't talk here, we need to go so
Years had passed since Mariah had embarked on her journey of motherhood alone. She had found solace in the peaceful surroundings of her remote haven and had given birth to a beautiful daughter, whom she had named Ella. The name held a special place in her heart, a promise she had made to the love of her life, Adam. Mariah cried the day Ella was born, she wanted Adam to see how beautiful she was. She missed him the most that day. She had chosen to raise Ella as a single mother, embracing her role with a fierce determination to provide for and protect her child. She had become both mother and father to Ella, filling their lives with love, strength, and the memory of the extraordinary man who had once been a part of their world.Ella was a spirited and curious child, with a spark of her father's personality. Mariah often found herself gazing into her daughter's eyes and seeing the reflection of the man she had loved so deeply. Ella had inherited Adam's smile and his beautiful eyes, the
Time had a way of moving forward, even in the wake of tragedy. For Mariah, the days grew longer, each one marked by a sense of longing for the man she had loved so deeply. Yet, as her pregnancy continued to progress, a new chapter of her life began to unfold, one that held both challenges and moments of unexpected joy.Blaire had been a steadfast presence by Mariah's side, offering comfort, support, and friendship when she needed it most. Pete, too, had shown unwavering support, reminding Mariah that she wasn't alone in this journey.One sunny morning, as Mariah sat by the window, she gently placed her hand on her growing belly. It was a tender moment, filled with a mixture of emotions. She whispered softly to the baby, as if sharing secrets and stories about the father they both missed dearly.As Mariah's due date inched closer, she found herself increasingly haunted by the memories of Adam in the city they had once called home. All of of it served as constant reminders of the love th
The hospital room was a stark contrast to the chaos and violence that had recently engulfed their lives. Blaire and Mariah rushed in, their footsteps echoing in the sterile environment. It was a relief to see Pete, albeit injured, sitting on the hospital bed, but the sight of his battered and powder-covered face spoke volumes about the ordeal he had endured.Blaire wasted no time. She moved quickly, her heart heavy with concern and fear. She ran to Pete's side, throwing her arms around him in a tight, desperate hug. He winced in pain from his injuries but welcomed her embrace. In that moment, they both found solace in each other's presence, a rare moment of comfort amid the turmoil.Mariah's eyes darted around the room, scanning for familiar faces, for any sign of Adam and Mason. Her anxiety grew with each passing second, and her pulse quickened as she realized that the two people who meant the most to her were nowhere to be found.She turned her attention back to Pete, her voice quiv