Two Heart Apart

ng at the steaming dishes that filled the air with a comforting aroma. It was a rare occa

pride and warmth. His father was a successful company holder,with a sharp eye for detail,

n the familiar scents before fixi

?" Raymond asked, slicing his lasagn

forced a smile, glancing between his

ouraging tone. "Just well? You know we're p

rking on a few new projects, but it's tougher than I expected

ust need to keep pushing through. Remember when I was

er had shared about long hours and the strug

Take your time to understand your clients wants and what they n

slightly suffocated by the expectat

ng us down. But it's important to consider what you truly want. Are you doing t

ego insisted, his voice stronger now

eryman who wants to be successfu

the recent investors" Raymond a

t that

f utensils echoed inter

keep work off the table" Maya sa

cloth napkin, an uncharacteristi

ds seemingly heavy in the air, "there's somet

casual smile fading from his face as he sensed the gravi

know how your mother and I met and built a life together, right? We were young, b

nderstanding formi

e, companionship, building a life together-it all started with that

t discussions like this often brought. "Are

a beautiful thing, but more than that, I want you to consider it as a part of your future. It

een thinking about that, actually," he said carefully, ga

iosity igniting in his gaze. "Really? You're actuall

ecided to take things

ree to inform I and your dad when she's r

if that's all,off to bed" Diego leaned forward giving his m

he brought out his phone

the message he just typed for some moments, finally he sent th

omehow Diego wished he could run away from the w

e jumped on it resting his head on a pillow,his damp

deep slumber when a message beep reverberated, his eyes flew w

Know Where

a mischievous smile

~

pace. The only sound was the soft hiss of the radiator and the rhythmic scratch of her brush against the canvas, creating a swirling dance of color t

int adorned Megan's pale hands and streaked her cheeks, She was a professional artist, renowned for

ir was pulled back in a loose bun, and she wore a cozy sweater that enveloped her like a hug. It was Mrs. Sarah, their long time housekeeper,

voice a mix of concern and gentle reprimand. She stepped further into the studio, her eyes

e brush from her hand, a playful yet authoritative gesture that drew an in

r. "But I'm so close to finishing this piece," she protested, gesturi

But you need to take care of yourself first. An artist's talent is n

lt Mrs. Sarah might be right all along,Perhaps she needed a break-a moment away

rush completely and finally allowing a genuin

allway, Megan felt a wave of warmth that had been absent in the studio. The smell of f

ounded, turning to the voice Megan Mom neatly dressed as e

me break from all this" she said with a worried tone, stretching her hand forward she pi

replied pulling

ent on her work was much higher compared to the time she spen

today honey" Her Mom as

rls for some fun" Mega

ere her father 'Nelson Lorenzo" wa

, walking to her dad she bent dow

heart" her father

seat, breakfast is

her, said abruptly, He exchanged a glance wit

o that after break

ike now, it's urgen

that signaled something serious was about to happen. "What's going

speech that had been carefully rehearsed. "Your mother

wn settled on her face. "Dad, I never asked for that. I don't want to get married to anyone besides Aiden." The

your father," her mother gently intervened. "You're n

eyes?" The chaos of her emotions erupted from within, fueled by a sense of betrayal. Aiden was everything she had ever wanted, a

oncern, "we just want what's best for you. A go

red, trapped in a discussion about her future that clearly hadn't included her thoughts or desires. Standing suddenly, she pushed

er studio. The door slammed shut behind her, reverberating through the household like a final statement. Onc

ke a vivid painting, already in progress, while the idea of an arr

Aiden,why can't they un

canvas. Bold strokes of red and black embodied her anger and frustration, creating a chaotic heartbe

she recei

phone quickly rais

y now" she ut

ked out from the

~

nd a beautiful woman w

like this, come on turn thi

t for, that was the action part" Di

sed me, and this is how you

u want me to do Diego said helding h

u should know what wome

ut his credit card from his poc

ever you want"

lit up snapping t

babe, let's go

n't want to" Diego

it" Diana looked away throw

ere finding it out to breath without

ched her, but she quickl

p and I'll be waiting f

ately rubbing his chest,my l

iana quickly dashed in

me out, ready and

looking" She ask

s" Diego replied g

rms at once walking

blazer. Her eyes sparkled with excitement, and every now and then, she adjusted her oversi

o was here by her side and s

f she had just two hours to hunt for treasures instead of a leisurely afternoon. "You have to s

rmly on the road as he navigated through traffi

u get to shop with a fashionista like me!" she said, beaming at him, her enthusiasm palpable

ise in excessive attachment to materialistic possessions,a world he had little interest in. "My love

g. It's about having real fun, Baby you're always so serious all the time, you need to loosen up a little," she retorted "Do you kn

a relentless force that made

ing mall finally and Dian

la last week-adorning a sophisticated look, you know? With those strappy heels that make my legs look a mile long-and th

ng his head. "You'd catch eve

ss, looking dashing in your suit, showing off your amazi

e going to go all out, I might as well join the circus, right?" He kept his t

social media platform as she showcase the expensive things she was pu

to be here in

said, before Diana could say a word h

ght a pair of silver heels gracef

ching to grab it when another hand snapped it

Back At once" Diana ranted staring

Who Are You" The

r voice chimed In, a few women walking ov

ally picked this first and now she

ething else, you can't have

ana barked making an attempt

gan uttered pushing

ds, I'll make sure you never use those hands agai

unged open watching her ha

hand caught her's mid

ing to save her face from Diana attack,she rai

t planning to use that worthle

ge woman" Diego w

come from" Megan snapped back now f

flew opened recognizin

ego" Mega

ally stunned as he sta