Veil of secrets

chapter:04~

             Veronica Carson

The morning sun, a gentle lover's kiss,
Awakened me to a newfound bliss.
The shadows gone, my heart now light,
I rose, renewed, to face the day's delight.

After thinking the whole night, I came to one conclusion.
I am going to take 1 week to spend my life in the ways I would not be able to in the future and after 1 week I will be taking over the firm .

I got freshed and changed my clothes in a black hoodie and black denim jeans.

As I made my way towards the main gate the memories of grandpa flashed as an ocean wave, trying to moist my eyes again .

Once I made sure no one is awake this early morning as it is just 5:00 am ,I walked straight to my bike and hop on it and slipped on my helmet, the familiar weight settling onto my head. I straddled my bike, feeling the worn leather seat mold to my body.

The engine roared to life beneath me, its vibrations humming through my veins.

As I pulled out of the driveway, the cool evening air enveloped me. I accelerated smoothly, the speedometer climbing. The wind whipped my hair into a frenzy, but my mind began to clear.

The city gave way to open roads, and I pushed the bike harder. The speed was exhilarating, a rush of adrenaline coursing through my veins. My worries began to unravel, like threads pulled from a fraying rope.

I leaned into the curves, my body moving in perfect sync with the bike. The world blurred around me- trees, buildings, streetlights - becoming a kaleidoscope of colors.

For a while, there was only the ride. No thoughts, no emotions, just the thrum of the engine and the rush of wind.

The grip on the handlebars relaxed, my fingers no longer clenched. My breathing slowed, and my mind quieted.

Finally, I pulled over, killing the engine. The sudden silence enveloped me, a stark contrast to the roar of the bike. I smiled, feeling renewed.

I removed my helmet, running a hand through my tangled hair. The wind had cleared my mind, and for the first time since yesterday, I felt at peace.

I always ride bike when I am feeling blue or in any anderaline rush, it makes me clear my mind and i always reach to this mountain which is not far from my house but enough distant so no one can come here or recognise me.

This is the place where I can freely cry , because I cannot reflect my emotions to anyone even if I try .

I sat down on the peak of the mountain while staring at the sunrise, the scenery and the atmosphere blending me in a comfortable blanket, bringing back the moisture of my eyes.

But now I led my tears escape because this is the place where I cannot be a fake.

I started crying because this is the last time I am crying for my grandpa.

I cried till maybe 30 minutes and as the final tear escapes my eyes I wipe my face and get on my foot.

as I check my watch it's 6:15 in the morning which means I need to leave before Agnus awakes .

"Planning for a suicide, miss ?"

My thoughts come to a sudden halt as I hear a masculine voice from my behind but a bit distant.

My body is still relaxed as I turn to face the unwanted company.The moment I turn back instant regret flushed in my whole body as I am greeted by forest green eyes .

A boy- no a man is standing before me .
His eyes, they are so very green . I've never seen any eyes of this shade.

His forest green eyes held mine , intense and unwavering. I felt the air thicken, as if the atmosphere itself was charged with electricity.

Time suspended, leaving only the two of us, locked in a silent understanding. The wind died, the trees ceased swaying, and the birds fell quiet.

My heart pounded, and my pulse echoing in my god damn ears . I couldn't look away, transfixed by the depth in his eyes.

His gaze roamed my face, as if searching for secrets. My face started heating and I am sure my cheeks flushed, but I didn't break eye contact.

The silence between us grew, a palpable force that wrapped around us. It was as if we stood in a bubble, isolated from the World.

After what feels like eternity he cuts the eye contact and his gaze drifts past me maybe watching the sunrise,and I use the chance to check him out .

He is wearing black jeans and a black t-shirt with a black rider jacket and a black helmet which only displays his green eyes, he is wearing black leathered gloves in his hands .

I finished my checkout session and avert my gaze towards him just to find him watching me with those intense green eyes which are shining due to the sunrays falling on his face.

I've never felt my heart race like this before not even when I was with my ex boyfriend jax .

" I know I am charming enough to hold your attention but watching me like a creep is not the right thing miss " the stranger says with his masculine gruff voice in .... ITALIAN ACCENT which makes butterflies erupt in my stomach.

" Firstly you are not charming, secondly I am not a creep " I say with a blank expression.

"Ya, sure. And this flushed face of yours ? I am certain I am not the reason behind it right ? Maybe due to the temperature here ." He says with a sly grin.

THIS WANKER .

Instead of answering him I chose to ignore his talks and take a deep breath,and start walking towards my bike ,my heartbeat still not normal but as I take 2 steps I go unbalanced as some rocks come in the way and .....and I am going to fall behind .

Before I could fall ,strong hand wrap around my waist and pull me off the cliff and lands me on the land within seconds.

The alert alarm on my watch goes on as my heart beat goes wild. His hand is still on my waist.

He is very close to me and his face is visible now as there is no helmet there, which gives me access to droll over his face. A sharp jawline , not so high but visible cheek bones, clear and bright skin , exquisite lips,dark brown hairs and those GREEN eyes .

I am fucked up .

"I am charming, right ?"

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