Chapter 72: Chapter 72

I couldn’t describe the pain I was feeling inside. My brother was dead and he was only seven years old. He was just killed. I bet it was the same man who gave instructions to kidnap Marianna and him that day and he’s the same bastard who killed father. I still… I still couldn't find him. It’s been years. I have no idea why the fuck that he let me live. Everything is just a puzzle.

I looked at the time and saw it’s almost six in the evening. I got up from the chair and grabbed my coat before going out of my office. I couldn’t focus on any of my work because of this mess. I got into my car and went home. As soon as I entered the house I saw Marianna who was sitting on the bench while looking at the garden. She didn’t even realize the sound of my car because she was in a deep thought. Did she remember anything? I got out of the car and saw Gwen was standing at the door with a worried smile. I nodded at her and walked towards Marianna.

“Marianna” I said in a low voice and she looked at me. Then she slowly stood up from the bench and smiled at me.

“I don’t remember anything but I think the love I had for you is still here with me” Tears rolled down from her eyes and my heart clenched . I forced my tears not to come out, I nodded at her and pulled her into a hug. She has grown up, she’s tall, gorgeous as my father always wanted her to be but the only difference is she’s not the same stubborn girl anymore that used to bully and fight with me and Gwen.

“I always loved you little princess, I never stopped looking for you and our little brother. I found everything and he’s not here with us. I’m sorry” I caressed her hair and said. I felt my shirt getting wet because of her tears.

“If we knew each other, Noah would have still been alive” I felt a suffocating feeling inside of my chest. So his name was Noah, just like our father’s name. We didn’t even have time to pick a name for him.

“Let’s go inside.” I went inside with her with both happiness and pain. I’m happy because she’s fine but it was hard to believe that my little brother is gone.

While we were having dinner I watched the way Marianna eat the food Gwen made.

“So tasty, can you make these again for me?” She asked as she took a mouth full of soup.

“Yes” Gwen nodded at her and smiled. Then my eyes fell on Myles. He was silent ever since I came home. As I looked at him he looked at me too, then he pointed his eyes towards Gwen. What the hell is wrong with him?

“Myles?” I raised my brows and talked to him as he quickly looked at Gwen and looked down at his plate and continued eating. What happened? He never acted like this before.

After the breakfast Marianna went to her room to sleep. Suddenly I remembered something as I looked at the time. It’s almost nine but Ryan didn’t show up yet. I don’t think he gave up on her. He would definitely come.

~Julianna~

After having dinner I went into my room and laid on the bed. My heart was hurting me ever since I saw the pictures on that album. Ryan was also there and Chris. How did I forget and what happened to me? But the most hurtful part was to believe that Ryan didn’t tell me about anything. He knew, I know he knew about everything. I closed my eyes and recalled my mother and father. My mother was a beautiful woman. Her hair was the same color as me and Noah. My father, he just looks so much like Mark, simply just handsome.

I wanted to sleep but I couldn’t because everything is running through my head and especially Noel. I don’t know what their situation is and I bet he’s crying because he couldn’t see me when he’s back. Ryan, I have no idea what he was doing. My tears came out as I remembered his face. I really treated him badly last week but it was all his fault. He could have let me know the truth.

Suddenly I heard a low knock through the window and horror took over me. I was scared and I wanted to call Mark. I slowly got up from the bed while looking at the window. Then I gasped as I saw a man who was wearing black with a black baseball cap. I couldn’t see his face so I slowly took a few steps back until I reached the door but before I could open the door and run out he looked at me with his red eyes.

I was stunned and I stared at him for a while. My heart was covered with both happiness and sadness as I saw him. I quickly strode towards the window and opened it while letting him enter my room. As soon as he came in he hugged me so tightly and I hugged him back.

“Ryan..” I looked up at him as he removed his cap and smiled at me. I really missed him so much.

“I’m here” With that he pressed his lips against mine. I moaned as he pushed his tongue inside of my mouth because it’s been a week since I last kissed him. After he’s satisfied he pulled away and looked at me as he wiped the tears on my face.

“So I guess you know who Marianna is by now” He sighed and looked at me. I suddenly felt guilty but at the same time I felt angry so I slapped him without so much strength. He looked at me and raised his brows with a questioning gaze.

“Liar” I said as he smirked and kissed me again but I was scared of Mark. If he found out that he would go insane. I didn’t care because I just missed this man so much so I wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed him back while Ryan’s one hand caressing my belly.

Suddenly Ryan’s kiss was pulled back with a lot of force and at the same time I heard a voice.

“Ha.. I knew you would come. Bastard” It was Mark who was dragging Ryan away from me by his shirt. When did he come? I didn’t even hear the door opening sound. How ? I looked at Ryan and saw he was smiling at me and suddenly he winked at me with a playful manner. How could he?

Mark dragged him out of my room and threw Ryan against the wall as he pushed Ryan across his face. My heart shook violently and I quickly strode towards them.

“Motherf**ker.. Still dared to come. Bastard.” I heard Mark’s fury filled voice and he again punched Ryan across his face. Blood oozed out from his mouth but his eyes were still set on mine. No.. I don’t want anything to happen to him…

“Please stop. Please. Don’t hit him” I quickly grabbed Mark’s arm before he could punch Ryan for the third time.

“Julianna, stay away.” I heard Ryan’s strict voice as his eyes turned bloodshot.

“Julianna? Heh. Bastard she’s Marianna. The young lady of the Holland family that you hid from me” Mark shouted. I looked at his eyes and saw they were like a predator who is trying to get his prey.