All Chapters of MASKED SECRETS : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

I quickly dressed up and rushed down to the hospital. On my way, I picked up something from a diner to have for lunch when I got there.I arrived at the hospital, running into his ward eager to see him and hopeful that he might have woken up. But as I walked into his room, I saw that his Mia was already there. She turned to look at me and I could tell right away that she was not happy to see me."Hi Mia," I said, trying to sound formal. "How's Ethan doing?"Mia just gave me a cold stare and turned back to Ethan, who was lying motionless on the hospital bed. I could feel the tension in the air, but I refused to let it get to me."I'll just sit over here," I said, taking a seat on the opposite side of the bed.Mia didn't say anything, but I could sense her anger and resentment. I tried to ignore it and focus on Ethan, who looked so vulnerable and helpless.After a few minutes of awkward silence, Mia finally spoke up. "So, tell me," she said, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "How did you

Mia, the woman who was once the apple of my eye, the queen of my heart, and the essence of my existence, was the first person who ever ignited the flames of love within me. Our courtship spanned over eight years, and during that time, we had believed that our love was invincible, that nothing could ever come between us. However, fate had other plans.The day I mustered up the courage to ask Mia to be my girlfriend was etched in my memory forever. It was a balmy summer evening, and we were seated on a park bench, watching the sun dip below the horizon. My heart was pounding with anticipation, and my palms were slick with sweat.Summoning all the courage I could muster, I turned towards her and took her hand. "Mia, I've been meaning to tell you something for a long time now," I said, my voice barely above a whisper. "I know we've been friends for a while, but I can't deny the way I feel about you. I love you, Mia. Will you please do me the honor of being my girlfriend?"Mia looked at me

ETHAN'S POV AsI walked into my office, my assistant Ben greeted me with a smile and handed me a stack of files. My heart raced as I flipped through them, for I had just received confirmation that the company I had applied for a contract with had approved my proposal. "Congratulations, sir," Ben said, his eyebrows raised in excitement. "They finally approved your proposal." I smiled, feeling a wave of relief wash over me. "Thank you, Ben. This is great news." As I continued to read through the documents, my elation was short-lived as I soon discovered that the contract came with a set of terms and conditions that required my signature. I furrowed my brows as I read through the clauses, trying to absorb the legal jargon. "Is there anything I can help you with, sir?" Ben asked, noticing my furrowed brows. I sighed and shook my head. "No, I'll manage. I just need to read through this carefully." As I read through the clauses, my heart sank when I reached the section that asked wheth

The next day, I got a ring to prove to my contractors that our marriage was real. When I arrived home, I slid the ring onto Mia's finger, and tears streamed down her face. She wished the marriage was real and not just a contract.Mia stood before me, her face contorted with anguish and her eyes brimming with tears. I could tell she was about to break down."I'm sorry, I'm so sorry," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "I don't know if I can wear this, it all feels so real. I know I messed up, I know. But I miss what we had. I miss you."I wanted to turn away, to shut down the floodgates of memories that threatened to overwhelm me. But I couldn't. Mia was hurting, and I knew I had to be there for her."It's okay," I said softly, taking her hand. "We all make mistakes. What's important is that you learn from them and move on."Mia shook her head, her sobs growing louder. "But I can't move on, not from you. I love you, I always have."I felt a pang of guilt in my chest. I had mov

" What do you want your day to look like?" Damian asked, taking a seat beside me on the couch. "nothing out of the ordinary. I'm still trying to unwind, you know that right? Besides, what did you do today?" I replied. "I went to the gym this morning and then took care of some work stuff. But I'm glad to spend the rest of my day here" he said with a smile. I smiled back, feeling a sense of comfort and ease around him. "Did you say spend your holiday here?" "Yes, or better still, how about we go to the park and play some games?" he proposed. I was surprised by his suggestion but I wasn't sure what to say. Before I could say a word, Amelia agreed. "Sure, that sounds like fun," she said, getting up from the couch and grabbing my shoes. We arrived at the park with Amelia joined us in playing some games. After a while, she had to leave, and Damian turned to me. "Avie, I was thinking, would you like to go to the cinema with me?" he asked, his eyes twinkling with anticipation. I was t