All Chapters of Shattered Silence: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

28th August 1999Aanya's POV: Some people are excited and giddy to be the centre of attention whereas there are some people who would rather have sharp objects thrown at your heart than be the centre of attention. Yes, I am the latter. It kills me every milli-second knowing someone has got their eyes on me. It almost like your privacy and freedom is stripped away from you. I mean I couldn't possibly imagine the pressure famous people get from always being under the microscopic lense of the whole world.Minutes trickled by as all of them sat inside trying to decide what the best course of action is while I sat on the outside waiting for them to call me in. Its been 30 mins. "Aanya come in," Mason called out from the room. Finally. I took a deep inhale and exhaled before standing upand walking towards the door. As I approach it, the bodyguard beside the door holds the door open for me. I walk in and notcie all three of the sitting around the top of the meeting table. Before I could

1st October 1999Aanya's POV: After the first little confrontation with Dani, I had never seen her back in the house. Although, in her absence, Chloe took up that job and has contiued to express her displeasure over the matter, making snide remarks or subtly undermining me whenever possible. I also got to spend more time with Amara, Amyra and Analeigha. Analeigh Stevens, 26 years old. She is beautiful with brown eyes and blonde hair. Analeigh and Ryker had a business-arranged marriage a few years ago and their children were 2 years old now, but I can see it in Ana eyes that she loves her husband – the sparkle in her eyes says a lot. The kids, Zandra got her looks from her mother and Zander got his looks from his father. Amara and Amyra Rodriguez, 19 years old, they got their looks from their mother. Amyra is doing law and Amara is a designer and both of them are in their first year university right now. Some of Evan's cousins and aunts might be sceptical of the engagement, possibly

Aanya's POV: We took the last picture with our family and friends and said goodbye to everyone. Evan insisted that we had to return today itself. So we are flying back to Loncor today itself. When we reached the airport, I din't waste anytime and got in the plane, went to the back to get out fo the dress and wear something comfortable. I took my matching green pair of t-shirt and shorts and wore them. After folding and putting everything back neatly, I went back to the front and sat down where I last sat down. Evan came in a few minutes later and the flight attendent closed the doors. The pilot announced our departure in a few minutes. On of the flight attendant came and asked both me and Evan if we wanted something to eat or drink. We both said what we wanted. Later when we were on the air, the flight attendant came with what we asked for.2 and half hour ride was pretty eventless with me struggling to sleep and Evan head deep in work. When we touched ground in Loncor, I turned to

2nd October 1999Aanya’s POV: Today was a hectic day, the café just got busier as the day went on and now I am in Ryan’s car which he insisted I get into so he can drop me off. I did not argue, not one bit. We talked the whole way. My whole life I had difficulties interacting with boys which resulted in me not having boyfriends or friends that were boys and it was a bit hard for Ryan but eventually, he succeeded and we both became best friends then came Charlotte. Since the time I have known him and the time he has known Charlotte, he only told me two thing about her - He doesn't like her. He refused to speak or say anything to her or about her. It has always been his sixth sense to know what kind of altitude and personality a person possess.I and Charlotte are close but not close like me and Ryan. There was always something odd about the way is around me, too clingy and always wanting my attention, that was the second and last thing Ryan told me about Charlotte. In the past months

6th October 1999Aanya’s POV: Today I'm decked out in a full pink ensemble: a pink floral crop top paired with loose fitted pants and an ankle length cardigan covered in matching floral prints. It's got a bit of flair and I love it.Yesterday, Anita and I went shopping together. She invited me to tag along wiith her family. It feels amazing to be back with her especially since we haven't seen each other in forever. Our families have always been close: Anita's mom and mine were practically sisters and our brothers were best friends.Anita's in-laws are incredibly kind and welcoming, and Anita just seem to glow every time I see her, especially around her husband - Ranveer Agarwal - whom I met for the first time two days ago. Quiet, observent and definitely a workaholic, but it's clear Anita's will be his first thought and concern with every fibre in his body. The way his eyes shine when he looks at Anita, the brightest moon during the darkest night.Since I got here, only Ryan and Charl