Tangled Shadows [COMPLETE]

chapter 1

Dear Readers,

First and foremost, thank you so much for picking up my story. As a beginner writer, I’m truly grateful for your time and patience as you embark on this journey with me. You might come across a few scenes that feel familiar, and I want to let you know that as a learner, I’m still exploring and growing in my craft. Each chapter is a step towards discovering new ways to tell stories, and I appreciate your understanding as I continue to learn.

I hope you enjoy the world and characters I've created. If you come across any grammatical mistakes, please know that I’m working hard to improve, and your support means the world to me.

Thank you for being a part of my writing journey, and I hope you find a bit of magic in these pages.

Yours truly.

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Author's pov-

Morning light streamed through the thin curtains, casting a warm glow over the room. A soft breeze drifted in, carrying the sweet scent of jasmine and the distant chirping of birds. The sun's rays brushed her face, gently stirring her awake. She blinked, stretching lazily as the world began to wake with her. It was Sunday morning, but she have an important meeting today. She got up, freshen up and went downstairs, where she saw her little sister having her breakfast.

"Good morning, my mint flavour small little icecream" she said to her sister, who looked at her bright blue eyes.
"Good morning aani" she snapped to her elder sister.
"Sissy I wanna tell you something, please don't get mad okay.....??" Eliana said sitting next to her sister "i know it's sunday and i should be spending time with you but I've an important meeting to attend... Will you forgive me this time?" She snapped as her sister nodded and says "Can you take me with you, please? I don't want to stay here alone with mama papa...."
"Sure.. alright, eat I'll be waiting for you outside okay?" Eliana hissed and went out completely ignoring her mother who was sitting in the leaving room.

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Eliana's pov-

I was waiting for sissy to come as I was being late when I saw an unfamiliar figure talking to my father, while walking here and there. He was tall and broad, with an athletic build that made him look strong and confident. His skin was tanned, and his long hair flowed loosely around his shoulders. He had a calm, beautiful smile that could make anyone feel at ease, but his big, dark eyes held a hint of something darker. Scars marked his face, each one a reminder of past battles fought or won. Despite his peaceful appearance, there was an unsettling feeling about him, like a calm sea hiding a powerful storm.
I was lost in admiring his features when someone tapped on my thighs...
"Aren't you being late for your meeting?" Sissy said "you're the one who's being late here, I'll blame you sis if we reached late there" she giggled, her front tooth fell out few days ago, I picked her up and sat her to the passenger seat, and drove to my office.

After few hours, i reached to my office. I stopped my car infront of the entrance, giving my car keys to one of the gaurds so that he can park the car. I walked inside with sissy to my cabin.

I'm the CEO of SAVVY STYLES, one of the most famous fashion company of the states. This used to be a small butique, when first created. But my mother burnt the midnight oil, and made this empire stand tall. And now I'm the one after her handling all of this, due to her health. I can't give this to my father. He's actually a shitty person perhaps even worse.

After few more hours of working and dealing with the investors i finally got free, and went to my cabin where sissy and lucy, my secratery's assistant were playing.

"You both having a great time together?" I asked while walking towards them.
"Yeah I'm, Miss Lucy and I are playing cards" sissy snapped while her concentrate is on playing.
"Good to hear that" i smiled to them and sat on my chair when Jonas my secratery knock on the door.

"Miss Eve, Mr. Madison invited you to there party as his son Mr. Kian Madison is becoming their company's mee CEO." He said while giving me an invitation card. "It's tomorrow" he added...
"I can read Jonas" I said coldly while giving him a glare....
"Pick me tomorrow at 6 pm, we'll go there..." I told Jonas as he nodded and left with Lucy.

"Do you wanna go to a party, sissy?.... It's tomorrow.." i asked sissy if she wanted to come with me "yeah sure, it'll be fun I guess" she snapped back.

I try my best to keep sissy with me all the time, but ofcourse i can't because of work and other chaos. I sometimes feel sad for her, she had to go through a lot because i couldn't keep an eye on her.