Chapter - 139"I don't understand you..." Veronica grumbled as she threw her handbag and sat in front of Jessica, staring at her with dissatisfied eyes."One minute you are thinking something, and the other you just go on a tangent. Don't you think you at least owe me an explanation if not to this twerp?" Veronica asked as she pointed at Abir, who was sitting behind Jessica. Hearing Veronica, Abir, who was trying to listen to their conversation, shirked back into his chair.But as if she was lost in her own world, Jessica ignored every word of Veronica's as she continued to look outside the window.She woke up this morning feeling something hard down her belly. Half-asleep as she opened her eyes, she found a face in front of her. She was afraid at first, but when she looked clearly, it was the familiar face of Alex. Memories of last night came flooding to her, and she felt her heart go into turmoil.Looking at Alex's sleeping face, Jessica felt he was quite cute, which was the polar o
Chapter - 140"Mom, what did you guys do before?" Alex sat on his favourite bean bag as he asked his mother who was in the kitchen."Before? Before what?" Martha peeked from the kitchen and asked, "What are you talking about?""I mean before your life here in Elenor, before all of this..." Alex said, looking around the house.Alex had just returned home from Ullu. But he was alone. George and Matthew had decided to stay back in Ullu. Alex tried his best to find out the reason behind it, but it was of no help. But George was in the worst of his moods, something Alex had never seen before. Even Matthew was not his usual playful self. Alex wanted to try out Matthew and find out what was wrong with his father, but he was in a serious mood, talking on his phone all along.So without any explanation, Alex was made to board the flight back home with other employees of AR. But this also got him more curious. Curious about what George did before."Why are you suddenly so curious about it?" Mar
Chapter - 141"Here are your Empanadas," Alex walked out of the kitchen with a plate full of something round in shape, "And here comes your litchi juice." Alex said as he placed them in front of Martha, "C'mon, dig in."Martha, who was busy looking at the reports in her hand, nodded and reached out to grab that round, doughnut-like thing without even looking."Careful," Alex yelled as he lightly slapped her hand away.Martha, on the other hand, looked with a questioning gaze.When Alex saw Martha give him that look, he raised her eyebrows, "What? I just got them out of the microwave. They are still hot." Alex explained."... Put that file down and eat carefully," Alex said as he sat in front of her.Hearing Alex, Martha did not say anything and put the reports on the side before diverting all her attention to the food in front. Alex had put a great deal of effort into preparing this meal. From the dough to the fillings, everything took a great deal of effort and precision. She should
Chapter - 142"My... My... Who do we have... ?" Alex walked into his office, jumping. There was this lump in his heart all this while since the time Jessica left him in Ullu. He wanted to call her, but he did not have her contact details. Alex had her email, but it didn't feel just right to mail her. So when Mary told him that Jessica was here, he sent the three ladies away and rushed his way to his office where Mary had invited Jessica.But as soon as he looked around, he found another person sitting beside Jessica, and he almost stumbled upon his own feet. Along with Jessica, Daniel was also there, grinning at the dancing Alex."Ahem... I did not know you were also here," Alex said and, straightening his back, walked to his chair."How have you been?" Daniel smiled and greeted Alex."All good... All good..." Alex nodded."Just two weeks ago, you were an intern, running around those ladies in the PR department," Daniel looked around the office, "And look at you now... Swish... Boss o
Chapter - 143"Veronica?" Alex looked at Jessica in confusion."You know her. She is..." Jessica thought Alex did not remember who Veronica was."I know who she is," Alex stopped Jessica, "But aren't you like the big boss of Theation?" Alex asked.Hearing Alex, Jessica sighed, "There is always someone holding a knife by your neck."Alex smiled. He could see the helplessness on her face, but she was not unhappy about it. In a sense, Veronica's constant gibberish added spice to her dull life. And to be fair to Veronica, when she brought this topic up, Jessica did not put much of a resistance to the idea.After Alex got back from his trip, Veronica was everywhere. Every time he switched on the television, Jessica was there. If Alex decided to watch a video, she was there in the advertisements. He left the house, and there she was on the hoardings. Everyone wanted to outdo the others when it came to Veronica. There were even discussions on if she had ever peed while in the shower.With su
Chapter - 144"Miss Jessica?" Jessica and Daniel had just stepped out of the car in front of Theation when a policeman waiting outside stopped them.Jessica stopped and looked at the man from top to bottom before nodding in affirmation, "Yes."Hearing her, the policeman looked over her shoulder and waved his hand, calling out to someone, "I would like you to come with me to the police station.""Why?" Jessica instinctively took a step back."Please cooperate," by this time, a few other policemen and women had arrived, "We don't want to do it the hard way.""You can't just come here and ask her to leave with you without any warrant," Daniel came to Jessica's rescue."And you are?" the policeman looked at Daniel frowning."I am her lawyer," Daniel pulled out his card and gave it to the policeman.The policeman took the card, read it and threw it away before pushing Daniel away, "Go... Do whatever you have to.""... Please, ma'am. Don't make it hard for us," the policeman said without gi
Chapter - 145'Ullu? Didn't Jessica and Veronica go there last week?' Daniel thought, 'Could something have happened there?'"Sir... If you permit, can I talk to her?" Daniel asked, pointing at Jessica, "I need to ask her something."The officer looked at Daniel and then towards Jessica's beautiful face, looking at him with hope and helplessness."Since it's you, I will allow it," the officer nodded, "I don't think a beautiful girl like her can kill someone. Well, not counting those killer eyes."Daniel totally ignored the officer's comments and made his way toward Jessica, pushing away all those who came in his way."What have you gotten yourself into, kiddo?" Daniel asked, helplessly smiling at Jessica."I don't know," Jessica was clearly panicking with the unexpected charges she was facing, "What murder? Whose murder? They didn't even tell me.""Did something happen in Ullu?" Daniel did not answer her but counter-questioned."Wha..h...?" Now it was Jessica's turn to be startled. Sh
Chapter - 146"Surprised, motherfucker?" There was this familiar voice from the other side.It was the voice of a grim reaper for Francis. He felt his knees go soft, and his blood went cold. Francis knew he was the man he pissed off. He is the man who Francis thought nothing but a dog to him. And he is the same man who brought the proud and arrogant Francis to his knees."So it was really you. I should have known," Francis was quick to recognise the voice, "I am so..." Francis knew the mess he was in. He could sense the seriousness in his friend's voice. And not just higher-ups in the government, but those at the helm were involved. So he chose not to waste any time and tried to apologise."Aun... No... No... No..." George stopped Francis, "This is not the right time for apologies yet. First, we need to have a heart to heart conversation with each other." George said. He sounded a bit drunk."... It has been so long since I have felt this free," George took a deep breath and began, "F