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...ᴅᴇᴅɪᴄᴀᴛɪᴏɴ...

...To all those who wants to give the life a fresh start........

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...ᴍᴇᴇᴛ ᴛʜᴇ ᴄʜᴀʀᴀᴄᴛᴇʀꜱ...

...𝔸𝕣𝕥𝕙𝕦𝕣 𝕎𝕚𝕝𝕤𝕠𝕟:...

...(The male lead)...

...  30-year-old...

A billionaire is known for his unwavering determination and

ruthless business tactics. The entire world revolves around him, with him firmly at its centre.

The Eldest Son of the Wilson Family.

...𝔸𝕝𝕝𝕖𝕤𝕒𝕟𝕕𝕣𝕠 𝕎𝕚𝕝𝕤𝕠𝕟...

...25 year old...

The tech genius who loves to play with computers.

He possesses an irresistible charm that effortlessly captivates any woman's attention.

The second in line of the Wilson Family.

...𝕆𝕝𝕚𝕧𝕚𝕒 𝕎𝕚𝕝𝕤𝕠𝕟...

...21 year old...

The youngest daughter of the Wilson Family and everyone's sweetheart.

Studying Architecture.

The sweet, kind and loving daughter of the family. Remember this: she's friendly, but don't push her to her dark side!

...𝔸𝕟𝕚𝕜𝕒 𝕄𝕚𝕥𝕥𝕒𝕝...

...27 year old...

An orphan who manages her small cafe.

Always remains calm and collected, demonstrating a confident and composed demeanor while carrying out her task.

...𝔸𝕞𝕖𝕝𝕚𝕒 𝕁𝕠𝕟𝕖𝕤...

...21 years old...

Architecture student and works part-time in Anika's cafe.

Although she displays confidence in her actions, her occasional clumsiness could be an area for improvement.

...You will meet the rest as the time of their arrival will will come near......

...Until then ......

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"I am not who you think I am! I've lost my own identity, and I'm even confused about what to do with myself," she said, her voice filled with frustration.

"But you know what? It doesn't matter to me! All that matters is that you are mine, and you will always be mine, no matter what. I love your soul, not just your body or face. You are important to me, and I won't let anyone or anything come between us," he said firmly, grabbing her waist and pulling her close.

"Let's work together to find your way back to yourself. I'm confident that we can do this, and I'll be here to support you every step of the way," he continued, looking into her eyes with determination. "You are strong and capable, and I believe in you. We've got this."

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Let's dive into their journey of finding those rusty pieces of past that had been hidden somewhere and complete the puzzle yet to be completed.

25th February 2022

5:56 pm.....

Bloomfield Avenue, New Jersey....

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In the bustling city of New Jersey when sun was already about to set during the dusk . People where packing there things to return from there respective works and shops were bustling with people.

In the bustling city two woman in their late twenties were sitting at the bus terminal located in the streets of Bloomfield Avenue.

One of them having black and another one with slightly brown hairs. One hair smooth and silky running down to her waist but a knot of rubber band tied in it at the nape of her neck. The others hair tied in a bun her hair Tangled like a nest. A few strands falling here and there from them.

The orange rays of sun were falling on their faces through the windows of bus terminal one of them so engrossed in her work that she didn't realise the small request of the rays who wants to play with her but the other looking continuously on the rays falling on her hand.

"How weird the life is! Isn't it?" Said one of them..

The other looked at her and blinked a few times.

"Are you talking to me?" Other woman asked raising a brow at her..

"I am just blubbering. Don't mind me.." she said.

"What's your name?" She asked sighing...

"Mine?"

"Yeah!!"

"Anika.. and your's?"

"Nice to meet you Anika. I am Shrestha.."

"Nice to meet you too Shrestha!!"

"Did you live here?" Shrestha asked.

"Yeah! I was born here.. dad used to run a business here!!" She said shifting her weight on her hands as she clutched the chair more firmly...

"What do you mean by used to?"

"They died a few years ago and then I used to run it but..."

"But...?"

"But now relatives from my mother's side have captured it and throwed me out from my own house. They have occupied it legally by some illegal methods..." She said and a lone tear escaped her eyes...

"That house and cafe is the only thing that was left to me by my parents now they want it too.." Shrestha sighed again....

"You know Anika. Every end has a new beginning and no matter how dark it is to see. There is definitely a ray that pierces through the dark and get to you..."

"Maybe, there is a hope of light that is created for me but still the wait is enough to make that person give up...

There are many who loses even before the ray got them..."

"I know only a few are able to reach it but... But the only one who holds until than writes their destiny according to them..." Her words were like a light for her..

"Just hold a little your life would definitely brighten again "

"It's easy for you to say!" Anika said... Shrestha looked at her weirdly and chuckled

"You know we judge every person just as how we see them but not everyone knows the depth of their scars..." Anika's eyes drift in Shrestha trying to find something but there was nothing in her eyes...

"Well do you wanna be friends?" Shrestha offered her hand to her..

"I won't mind!!"

"Where are you going next friend?" Shrestha asked

"To one of my old friends. Maybe she can help me for a while"

"When?"

"The bus will not come before 8:30"

" Will you like to spend this evening with me?"

"Huh? You know I am straight!"

"I am too! I was asking for a girl's evening? It will change your mood" She said laughing...

"Sure! But where?"

"To the amusement park!"

"Sure!"

And they went to the park. They brought the tickets and entered..

"What are we doing first?"

"Let's go to the rollercoaster first.." Shrestha said

"Let's go!"

They seated at the rollercoaster. Soon the ride started at first there where slow up and downs but soon it started increasing Anika clenched Shrestha's hand when they reached on the place that was tallest in the whole ride . Shrestha looked at Anika her eyes where tightly closed.

"C'mon open your eyes girl and look the whole city is visible from here!!"

She gently squeezed her hand and Anika opened her one eye and slowly the other eye too.

She looked at the view infront of her but before her eyes could capture it they were falling down...

"Ahhhhhhhhhh!!!!" Screamed Anika and Shrestha was chuckling.

After the slide ended Shrestha said to Anika let's go to the Ferris wheel.

"What no? I am afraid of heights!!"

"A few minutes ago you have lost all your hopes and look you don't wanna to die now!!" Shrestha said to Anika. Anika opened her mouth to say but she feeled like there is no word that could prove her wrong.

"Let's go and enjoy!"

She taked her to the Ferris wheel. This time Anika didn't closed her eyes. She looked at the magnificent view infront of her eyes. When they reached at the top of Ferris wheel.

She looked to the city that was bustling with people everyone look very tiny from there. The lights were making the night feel like a broad daylight. She opened her hair and let them fall.

"That's how we are,pathetic!" Shrestha said. Anika turned her head to look at her.

"In a moment we wanna die and at the very next we wanna to live. We climb on that every thing that could brighten our life"

"Do you know what is the thing that makes us want to live?"

"Hope!" Anika said and Shrestha nodded ...

"Yeah! The hope of a bright and new future. The hope of everything getting better. The hope of we deserve better

..... Hope.."

" Thankyou " the word leaves from Anika's mouth.

"You know Anika the world is very weird. Sometimes those persons we know from decade are not able to understand us but a stranger whom we have never meet can!!"

"Just like us!"

"Yeah!!" She said with a smile

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"Shit!" Anika said stopping behind the bus that has already leaved for its next destination. She was gasping . She was feeling like her lungs was on fire. Her breathing was very fast due to the run she was doing all the way to the bus terminal. Her open hair falling on her face.

"It's fine I will take you on my car.."

"But first let's go and watch a movie "

"Which one?"

"Let's see which movie has released "

Shrestha booked a cab and as soon as it arrived they leaved to reach the theaters.

"So which one?" Shrestha asked Anika..

"This one... 'This is me now'.."

"I will get the tickets while you got some popcorn " she said handling Anika her card..

Before Anika could say anything Shrestha leaved for the ticket counter

They watched the movie by the time they came out it was already 11:30 . The cold breeze was blowing ruthlessly piercing through their soft skin.

"Let's go"

They went back to the bus terminal through a cab.

Shrestha walked towards a car parked in the gas station nearby and Anika followed her..

"Is it done?" Shrestha asked to the man who was doing a few changes in the car

"Yes! Mam, it's all ready to race with speed!!"

"Good!" She payed the man..

Anika's eyes were wide after seeing the car...

"Let's go!!" Shrestha asked to Anika..

"It's your car?"

"Yeah!!"

"Fuck! It's really beautiful!!"

"It is!"

"It's my dream car!" She said stroking the smooth surface of the sports car..

"Hop in! I will take you to your destination!!"

"In this?" She asked. Her eyes glittering with shine...

"Yeah!" Shrestha replied with a small smile tugging on her lips...

"Hop in faster." She said sliding in the car...

Anika quickly hop behind her.

"So! Where do you wanna go madam?" Shrestha asked bowing a little in a dramatic manner...

"To Trenton" Anika said like a queen. Continuing the drama...

"As you wish"

"Fasten your seatbelt, now we will challenge the wind!"

They quickly buckled their seatbelt and then Shrestha filled the engine with life and the car started to take its passengers to their destination....

Anika diverted her gaze outside of the car . It was the city she has grown into. The place where all her memories are stored and now she was leaving it to start a new journey...

Her mind was constantly playing all those memories like a tape in her head... The weight was heavy on her heart but there was a hope that has lighted in her heart a hope of a new beginning a hope of a bright future.

She rolled the windows of the car and allowed the fresh Breeze to tangle the untangled hair. She looked at the trees that were feeling like saying a goodbye to her and a smile played on her lips feeling that still there is someone who cares for her!!

She closed her eyes feeling the cold breeze through her skin . The sound of the breeze and the hussle of the leaves on the trees were feeling like a melody to her ears...

The moonlight falling on her face making her glow . She was feeling refreshed even after everything. She was still happy. Every single Complaint she have from her life feeled nothing with this moment.

She doesn't know why.. but she feels like the nature is with her today!!

She was loving the feeling...

They reached near the Crossroad . One of these roads are going to take her to the new beginning of her life....

They were in the middle of the crossroads . When a truck came from the other side making the car roll down the lane . And after overturning 4 times, the car collided with a tree.

The car has turned upside down.

A hand falling from its window and the windshield of car broken in pieces and the pieces shattered everywhere.

Blood was dripping from that hand..

The driver got off the car. He checked the car . Both of the women's in the car where badly injured.

A lamborghini's revuelto stopped there. A man got off from it. His face was not visible due to the mask but the cruelty dripping of his face was fully visible...

"Is she alive?" That man asked to the driver of truck...

His voice pierced through the erotic silence spread in the dark forest.

Cries of an owl mixed with the howling of wolves giving the weather a chilly and scarry look. The beetles where also trying to make their presence feel with their rattles...

The fog slowly covering the dense forest. The chilly winds fastened their pace....

"I was about to check.."

"Just go and hurry before anyone sees us here. We have only five minutes until the lights came back..." He said gritting his teeth...

Their voice echoing in the forest.

The driver went to the car.

"Sir there are two women there!!"

"What how?"

"Are they both dead?"

"One is dead but the other is alive.."

"See if the one we want to kill is alive or dead!!"

"Their faces have been destroyed.."

Voices of some cars were heard...

Those men's turned towards it.

"Ahh! Forget it . Let's go before they came back and we got captured...."

They seated back in their cars and leaved.

23 May 2024

7:25 a.m.

Trenton....

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The sun was already climbing. It was a peaceful morning, with just a few folks were making their way down Trenton's main avenues.

On one of the following busy streets, a girl seated in a coffee shop having a large and attractive glowing board that claimed coffee and caramel.

The sign was still off, and there are two girls within.

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"The Wilson Corporation can face a downfall if they soon didn't submit the report related to Why was a high amount of nitrate found in their packaged food?." Amelia was reading the news that even I could hear from here.

This girl had a speaker in her throat. No matter how many times I had told her to talk in a low voice she never heard.

Alas! What can I even say to her?

It's still early in the morning so the cafe is mainly empty.

"Sis! What do you think about this? The situation regarding the Wilsons?" Amelia choired coming in front of my desk. Her flowing blonde hair beautifully complements her captivating baby blue eyes and flawless porcelain skin.

"How can I know? I am just a small business owner in this city! Who doesn't even belong here!!"

"Right! But still, this thing involves many people's lives! Like we are also a part of this world."

"Absolutely! But pondering over these matters is not our responsibility. It's the government's, and I am certain that these issues will vanish soon!

"And why do you think so?"

"Money makes the world go round, kid! It's all about the money in this world!"."

"Arhh!! I wish I could change your perspective..." She groans in frustration...

"You can try!!"

"You know a new girl is entering our University!"

"So?"

" She is the youngest daughter of the Wilson Family. She is a goddamn heiress of such a big corporation."

"She is lucky but you aren't so, Stay focused on your work!"

"Yeah!" She mouthed and left.

Soon the cafe filled with people and the two other girls Amanda and Serina came along with Justin.

"Okh! So I am leaving for college! " Amelia shouted and fled from the cafe

"This cafe is always in a hurry!!" Amanda pointed.

"Yeah!!" I nodded at her words.

We all got busy with our daily schedule.

In the evening Amelia came back from her college and started talking about the new girl at her college

"And you know sis? We became friends!! She is sweet not like the other spoiled kids of our college! And we had been assigned to a project!" She chirped.

"I'm delighted that you've found a good friend! However, it's important to keep in mind the disparities in our backgrounds.!"

"Of course Sis!" She muttered and went back to her work.

"You love her too much. You are gonna spoil her one day!!" Amanda blurted.

"Amelia is like a younger sister to me. I can't forget how her parents helped me when our relatives with whom I share a blood bond had neglected me. When I was in hospital two years ago they were the ones who paid my hospital fees too. They had done too much for me.

And no matter how much I do. I can never repay them. I was just a friend's daughter but they loved me more than anything and I too loved them dearly.

They never let me feel that I am not a part of their family or I am an orphan. They are the best people I have ever met." I explained my feelings.

"Seems like humanity is still alive!"

She exclaimed.

"Yeah!"

The day was as usual as any other day!!

It came and went quickly.

After their respective shifts, everyone left.

After closing it. I bid bye to Amanda and Justin and we parted ways now I was alone in the alley. The road was enveloped in an unusual calmness as it was already late at night. I realized that I was running late, and to my surprise, not a single person could be found on the streets, adding to the eerie atmosphere of the night.

I find peace in embracing the darkness. Although tonight's full moon is obscured by the street lights, its radiance still shines brightly. The gentle wind brings me comfort, and the absence of the city's usual chaos brings a sense of tranquillity.

All of a sudden I felt a presence behind me!

The more I tried to run more it became clear that my intuition was right.

I started to run and the man behind me too started to run.

I don't need to look back to know that because the shadows developing on the roads make it clear.

Soon I was in front of my house, I quickly opened it and went inside and locked it. I went to check every door and window present in this small house of mine. Everything was locked. That gave me a sense of relief. I went to a window and looked out of it. A man dressed in black was standing there, gawking at the house. I quickly drew the curtains went inside my bedroom and locked the doors.

I was sweating badly. Many memories that I had buried were ready to refloat on the surface again.

I straightly went to the bathroom and cleaned myself up.

After getting fresh.

I checked from the window again.

The silhouette of the person was still there.

I didn't know why they were there, but one thing I was sure about:

this was all about the night two years ago.

The night of that accident.

The accident in which Shreshtha died and Anika survived.

I searched for the diary I got from the hospital.

It was safely placed in the third locker of my cupboard.

I opened the brown diary and found three faces inside.

Two I was aware of, since they're always in the headlines, but the third one was someone I needed to research.

There were also some research papers inside.

They were about Wilson Corporation and some secret business of Arthur Wilson - the same people Amelia was talking about and the new friend of Amelia, who is also a Wilson.

I took the medicines that could help me forget everything and allow sleep to engulf me in its embrace.

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In a giant courtroom, The man had a striking appearance with his sleek black hair and piercing green eyes. He was dressed in a modest grey office suit, giving off an air of sophistication.

Despite his youthful appearance, it was challenging to discern his true emotions behind his inscrutable poker face.

Throughout the encounter, his expression remained eerily unchanged, leaving observers in a state of bewilderment, as if they were observing a mannequin rather than a living, breathing individual.

Another man was sitting in the defence place dressed in a black clock. The prosecution was presenting the proof in front of the judge.

The attorney of the defence was silent during that time.

"Mr. Wilson, What you wanna say in this?"

"Your honour I am extremely sorry! It happens due to the negligence of his company staff! He will make sure to sort this out!" The attorney defended the man whom the judge referred to as Mr. Wilson.

"We hope that you will sort this out quickly. Until then we want the government to seize all products of Wilson Corporation and ban them until they don't meet the conditions." The judge's verdicts.

Everyone went silent and the silence in the courtroom was replaced by the sound of chit-chat.

And soon the room was dead silent again as the people went back to their respective works.

A black porch stands in front of the court and the man from the courtroom is standing next to it with the attorney.

"I am sorry Mr. Wilson. That's all I can do!"The attorney added with a sigh.

"It's okay! After all, it was due to our company's negligence that this thing happened. Thanks for your help, Mr. Romeo." He assured the man.

"It's my pleasure sir!" He humbly bowed.

"From now on you are our company's legal advisor. Get your team ready. I am sure their workload is gonna increase." He exclaimed.

"Thank you Mr. Wilson for giving me this wonderful opportunity. Me and my team would work hard for that." The man responded.

"At last this case is closed." A voice from behind spoke.

"But, the reputation is already harmed."

The owner of the voice was now near Mr. Wilson. The youthful man seemed to be about 25 years old, and his eyes sparkled with a mischievous glint, accentuated by their vibrant green colour. He was dressed in a black jacket layered over a crisp white shirt and paired with black pants.

"Let's go!"

"Yup!"

Mr Wilson seat in his Porsche and the young man drove in his Arch 1s.

Two cars can be seen ahead of them and three more cars follow them from behind.

As they rounded the corner, the grandeur of the mansion came into full view. The towering structure, crafted from pristine white marble, was adorned with intricate carvings and ornate embellishments. The lavish details of the mansion's exterior hinted at the opulence that awaited inside.

The mansion exuded an air of opulence with its pristine white, calming blue, and regal purple decor. Each wall was adorned with meticulously crafted and intricate designs, showcasing the skill and artistry of the craftsmen. In the heart of the hall, a stately statue of a fairy stood, her ethereal presence accentuated by the delicate feathers adorning her graceful wings.

The cars were parked at their respective places and the man emerged from it.

He with the man walked inside while a few people followed them.

"Andrew! In my office!" Mr. Wilson spoke and soon was dispersed in the giant mansion.

"I am back!" A girly voice rang in the giant hall and echoed through the walls.

"So? Should we celebrate? It's not like you have won any wars!" The young man asserted.

"Alessandro!" She shouted at the man.

"Forget about him. Tell me how was your day?"

"Arthur!" She squealed and jumped in his arms.

"Ohh! My princess!" He hugged her back.

"It was awesome and I even made a new friend." She beamed.

"Really?"

"Yeah! And she is sweet too!! And the professor assigned us to the same team for a group project too.."

"I think it would be a good idea to invite her here to complete your project. "

"Yupp!! I would do that."

"Go and get fresh princess we will talk after that."

"Okh! Bye!" Olivia headed to her room to freshen up and happily invited her new friend over for the group project.

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"Sir, we have a problem!" Oman exclaimed as he entered the room.

The lavish office was designed with rich wood accents, exuding an aura of opulence and wealth. Everywhere, there were subtle hints of extravagance, from the carefully placed Bonsai plants in the corners to the imposing oak table at the center, adorned with intricately crafted lions. These symbols of power, wealth, and prosperity dominated the space. The dark brown interior, complemented by white sofas, created a sophisticated ambiance, while the modern-style chandelier hanging from the ceiling and the strategically placed wall lamp bulbs added a touch of elegance to the room.



"What is it now?" Arthur asked, slightly frustrated.

"Someone is trying to hack our servers!" Oman replied, his voice laced with panic.

"Where the hell is Allesandro?" Arthur demanded.

"He's already working on it, but..." another man trailed off as he entered the room.

"But what?" Arthur asked, raising an eyebrow.

"The hacker wants to talk to you!" the man announced.

"What?" Arthur's voice reflected his shock. "Let's go!" he ordered, without hesitation.

They rushed to the main hall where the computers were located. Allesandro was sitting at one of the computers, his team assisting him.

"What is he saying?" Arthur asked.

"He's constantly asking for you," Allesandro replied.

"Ask him what he wants," Arthur instructed.

"Yeah," Allesandro nodded. "What do you want?"

The screen flickered to life, displaying the hacker's message: "So, Mr. Arthur Wilson is here. The great businessman who isn't afraid of anyone!"

"What do you need?" Allesandro asked.

The hacker's response appeared on the screen: "I heard he isn't afraid of anyone! I just want to confirm."

Suddenly, all the screens returned to normal.

"What happened?" Arthur shouted.

"He's gone!" Allesandro announced.

"How? What was he talking about? How is he going to check it?" Arthur's voice was laced with frustration as he raked his hands through his hair.

"God knows!" Allesandro muttered.

Just then, Olivia's scream echoed through the mansion.

The men rushed to her room.

"What happened, princess?" Arthur asked, embracing Olivia.

"Brother, this! This!" she pointed to the shattered glass on the floor and a blood-covered paper lying nearby.

Allesandro picked up the paper and opened it.

"It's him!" he announced.

"This motherfucker!" Arthur exclaimed.

"Find him at any cost!"

"Allesandro, recheck the mansion's security. How did this person get in?" Arthur ordered.

"Yeah," Allesandro replied.

"Masimo, change the window of this room and tighten security even more!" Arthur instructed.

"Yes, sir!" Masimo responded.

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